The MESSIEST Quiz yet! & Could F1 become like Hot Wheels?😂

Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! ITS RACE WEEK, and its also the first rendition of the Pitstop Custard Cream Pie Quiz!.. And probably the last. This week we unpack all the latest news in F1, including RYAN REYNOLDS investment in Alpine, Alpha Tauri rebranding in 2024, and finish up with a classic Pitstop Quiz about Austria.. With a twist! Listen along to find out how that went. Thanks for tuning in and please rate the pod 5 stars! @Pitstop
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# Pit Stop Podcast Episode Summary: Austrian Grand Prix Preview and Special Quiz

**Hosts:** Jake Boys, Fabio Bocca

**Episode Highlights:**

- The hosts discuss the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix and the unique characteristics of the Red Bull Ring circuit.

- They mention that the lap record at the Red Bull Ring is held by Carlos Sainz in a McLaren in 2020, with a time of 1 minute 05.619 seconds.

- The hosts express excitement for a special quiz they have prepared for the episode, promising that it will be worth waiting for.

- They acknowledge that there have been significant developments in the world of Formula One, including Ryan Reynolds and Michael B. Jordan's acquisition of a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 team.

- The hosts discuss the potential impact of this acquisition on the team and speculate about the roles Reynolds and Jordan might play in Alpine's future.

- They also mention the recent news that AlphaTauri will be rebranded and will have new leadership in 2024.

- The hosts express their disappointment that AlphaTauri will no longer be a junior team for Red Bull and wonder who might drive for the rebranded team in the future.

- They discuss rumors that Helmut Marko may have regretted signing Nick DeVries to AlphaTauri and consider the performance of DeVries and Yuki Tsunoda in the current season.

- The hosts debate the feasibility of implementing a reverse grid in Formula One, considering the differences in car specifications among teams.

- They also discuss the possibility of having different track surfaces to enable cars to go faster through certain parts of the circuit.

- The hosts mention that Formula One cars can drive upside down due to the high speeds they achieve and speculate about future technological advancements in Formula One racing.

- They share news that AlphaTauri will be moving its base from Italy to Somerset, UK, and discuss the potential implications of this move.

- The hosts highlight a report that Ferrari used a filming day to test new car updates ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, which raises questions about the legality of such practices.

- They discuss the prevalence of "spy photographers" in Formula One, who are hired by teams to take photos of other teams' cars and gather information.

- The hosts express their desire to capture a spy photographer in action and jokingly suggest holding them hostage to extract information. # Pit Stop Custard Cream Quiz

**Introduction:**

- The podcast hosts, Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, engage in a unique quiz where they ask each other Formula One-related questions.
- The catch is that if a participant answers a question incorrectly, they receive a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 1:**

- **Question:** Which constructor has the most wins in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Ferrari
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 2:**

- **Question:** Which circuit has the second-least number of corners on the calendar?
- **Correct Answer:** Zandvoort
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers Silverstone and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 3:**

- **Question:** What is the probability of a virtual safety car in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** 20%
- **Outcome:** Jake correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 4:**

- **Question:** Name one Austrian Formula One driver.
- **Correct Answer:** Niki Lauda
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 5:**

- **Question:** What is the national dish of Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Schnitzel
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers Pumpernickel and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 6:**

- **Question:** How many meters from pole position to the first turn breaking point at the Austrian Grand Prix?
- **Correct Answer:** 233
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 7:**

- **Question:** What is Oscar Piastri's lap time?
- **Correct Answer:** 105.931
- **Outcome:** Jake correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 8:**

- **Question:** From top to bottom, give me the top 10 teams in the Constructors' standings.
- **Correct Answer:** Red Bull, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Alpine, McLaren, Alfa Romeo, Haas, AlphaTauri, and Williams.
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers the order and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 9:**

- **Question:** Who won the F2 feature race last year at the Red Bull Ring?
- **Correct Answer:** Logan Sargent
- **Outcome:** Fab incorrectly answers Dennis Hauger and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 10:**

- **Question:** What is the capital of Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** Vienna
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 11:**

- **Question:** Max Verstappen shares the record for most podium finishes at the Red Bull Ring, but who got the record first?
- **Correct Answer:** Valtteri Bottas
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 12:**

- **Question:** What was the name of the Austrian Grand Prix before it was called the Red Bull Ring?
- **Correct Answer:** Styrian Grand Prix
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers A1 Ring and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 13:**

- **Question:** Which country holds the most amount of poles for a nation at this circuit?
- **Correct Answer:** Brazil
- **Outcome:** Fab incorrectly answers Italy and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 14:**

- **Question:** Who won the Austrian Grand Prix last year?
- **Correct Answer:** Charles Leclerc
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Question 15:**

- **Question:** In total, how many Grand Prix laps have been completed at the Austrian Grand Prix?
- **Correct Answer:** 2,217
- **Outcome:** Jake incorrectly answers 1,152 and receives a custard cream pie in the face.

**Question 16:**

- **Question:** On average, how many seconds do you lose during a pit stop in Austria?
- **Correct Answer:** 22.2 seconds
- **Outcome:** Fab correctly answers the question and avoids the custard cream pie.

**Predictions for the Weekend:**

- Jake predicts Alonso, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton as the top three finishers, with Oscar Piastri being a driver to watch.
- Fab predicts Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc as the top three finishers.

**Conclusion:**

- The podcast ends with the hosts discussing their predictions for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix and emphasizing the excitement for the sprint race weekend.