Podcast: EngineBraking
Published Date:
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:13:43 GMT
Duration:
1:27:18
Explicit:
False
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The boys are back after a little unscheduled break!
Talking all things Austria with a look to Silverstone
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- The Austrian Grand Prix weekend provided thrilling racing and controversial moments.
- Formula One introduced a new sprint qualifying format, which brought excitement but also limited practice time for teams.
- Track limits were a major talking point, with drivers pushing the boundaries and facing penalties for exceeding them.
- Ferrari showed improved pace, with Charles Leclerc securing pole position and Carlos Sainz qualifying third.
- Max Verstappen dominated the sprint and the main race, extending his championship lead.
- Sergio Perez faced a disappointing qualifying session, with all his lap times deleted due to track limit violations.
- Lando Norris benefited from McLaren's upgraded car, while Oscar Piastri had to wait for the Silverstone race to receive the same upgrades.
- George Russell and Lewis Hamilton struggled with car issues, hindering their performance.
- Alex Albon continued to impress, securing a spot in Q3 and finishing in the points for Williams.
- The podcast emphasizes the need for balance between track limits enforcement and allowing drivers to push the limits.
- The hosts discuss the importance of mental health and encourage listeners to seek support when needed. 1. **Race Recap:**
- Max Verstappen dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, winning by a significant margin.
- Sergio Perez finished second, followed by Carlos Sainz in third.
- Ferrari showed improved pace, with both drivers finishing on the podium.
- Mercedes struggled with performance, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fourth and George Russell retiring.
- McLaren had a strong race, with Lando Norris finishing fifth and Daniel Ricciardo finishing ninth.
- Aston Martin struggled, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing outside the points.
2. **Sprint Qualifying:**
- Max Verstappen won the sprint qualifying race, with Sergio Perez and Lando Norris completing the top three.
- George Russell took a gamble by pitting for dry tires during the race, which ultimately paid off as he finished eighth and scored a point.
- Hulkenberg impressed in the sprint race, running as high as second before falling back to finish sixth.
3. **Track Limits:**
- Track limits were a major talking point during the weekend, with drivers frequently exceeding track limits, particularly at Turn 3.
- The stewards issued several warnings and penalties for track limit violations.
4. **Checo vs. Max:**
- There was a controversial incident between Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen during the sprint race, with Perez accusing Verstappen of impeding him.
- Verstappen defended his actions, saying that he was simply trying to maintain his position.
- The stewards investigated the incident but took no further action.
5. **Hulkenberg's Performance:**
- Nico Hulkenberg had a strong weekend, finishing in the points in both the sprint race and the main race.
- Hulkenberg's performance has led to calls for him to be considered for a full-time Formula One seat in 2023.
6. **Mercedes' Struggles:**
- Mercedes had a disappointing weekend, with both drivers struggling for pace.
- Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, while George Russell retired due to car issues.
- Mercedes' struggles have raised concerns about their title hopes for the 2023 season.
7. **Ferrari's Resurgence:**
- Ferrari showed improved pace at the Austrian Grand Prix, with both drivers finishing on the podium.
- Carlos Sainz finished third, while Charles Leclerc finished second in the sprint race before retiring from the main race due to a power unit issue.
- Ferrari's performance has given them hope that they can challenge Red Bull for the championship in the second half of the season. **Race Summary:**
* The Austrian Grand Prix showcased a resurgence of Ferrari's pace, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz battling for the lead early on.
* Mercedes struggled to match the pace of the frontrunners, with Lewis Hamilton receiving a time penalty for exceeding track limits.
* Max Verstappen cruised to victory, securing his fourth win of the season and extending his championship lead.
* Sergio Perez recovered from a poor start to finish third, behind the two Ferraris.
* Lando Norris delivered a strong performance for McLaren, finishing sixth and doubling the team's points tally.
* Aston Martin protested the race results, alleging that the FIA had not applied penalties correctly.
* The FIA subsequently reviewed the race and issued a series of penalties to several drivers for track limit infringements.
**Key Insights and Controversies:**
* Ferrari's improved pace raised questions about whether they could challenge Red Bull for the championship.
* Mercedes' struggles continued, with Hamilton expressing frustration over the team's lack of competitiveness.
* Verstappen's dominance remained unchallenged, further solidifying his position as the championship favorite.
* The FIA's handling of track limit penalties drew criticism, with many questioning the consistency and fairness of the rulings.
**Quotes and Statements:**
* "I think Ferrari looked pretty quick... I think there was some setup issues or something else." - Dan
* "I like that Max was like, 'Why not?' Why not [go for the fastest lap on the final lap]?" - Barry
* "Perez, proper recovery drive from P15 to P3... P3 is the minimum in that f***ing car." - Dan
* "I don't know where the three strikes and then a penalty system comes from in the rules." - Dan
**Overall Message:**
The Austrian Grand Prix provided further evidence of the shifting dynamics in the 2023 Formula One season, with Ferrari emerging as a potential challenger to Red Bull and Mercedes continuing to struggle. The race also highlighted the need for consistency and clarity in the application of track limit penalties. # Austrian Grand Prix Review and Silverstone Predictions
**Race Recap**
* Ferrari reached 800 podiums, earning a legacy bonus paid by FOM for being Ferrari.
* Max Verstappen won his 42nd race, moving him to 5th on the all-time list.
* Esteban Ocon received a record five penalties in a single Grand Prix, breaking the previous record of four held by himself.
**Fraud Watch**
* Turn 9 and 10 at the Red Bull Ring were put on Fraud Watch for the excessive penalties they caused drivers throughout the race.
* Carlos Sainz Jr. was also nominated for his overdramatic reaction to Sergio Perez's alleged intimidation tactics.
**Good Boy of the Week**
* McLaren was awarded Good Boy of the Week for the upgrades to Lando Norris's car that clearly improved the team's performance.
**Predictions for the British Grand Prix**
* Qualifying Predictions:
* Verstappen
* Leclerc
* Perez
* Race Predictions:
* Verstappen
* Perez
* Norris
**Random Fandom Draw**
* Blake: Williams
* Dan: AlphaTauri
**Wrap-Up**
* The hosts expressed their excitement for the upcoming British Grand Prix and hoped for a more exciting qualifying session.
* They also reminded listeners to reach out for help if they are struggling with mental health issues.
* The next episode will be released on Monday or Tuesday, depending on Dan's travel schedule.