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Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! In today's episode, we look ahead to Imola and discuss the new spirit race format… Do you think it’s a good idea? We can’t wait for race weekend! We discuss who we think has underperformed this season so far and much more! We’re here every Monday & Thursday for Q&A’s, guests, race predictions, and a whole load of laughter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Summary
# Pit Stop Podcast Episode Summary
**Episode Overview:**
* The podcast begins with hosts Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca teasing exciting news they have for their listeners, hinting at a significant development related to taking the podcast on the road. * They emphasize that anyone can start a podcast or pursue their passions, encouraging listeners to take the leap and follow their dreams.
**Sprint Race Format Changes:**
* The hosts discuss the upcoming Imola race, which will feature a sprint race format. * The new sprint race format differs from last year's regulations, with only the top eight finishers earning points. * The grid position for the main race will be determined by qualifying, not the sprint race result.
**Opinions on the New Format:**
* Jake expresses his preference for the previous format, where the sprint race determined grid position, arguing that it would create more excitement and strategic opportunities. * Fabio acknowledges the potential benefits of the new format for midfield teams, as it provides an avenue for them to earn extra points. * Both hosts agree that the changes could lead to more unpredictable and entertaining racing.
**Speculation and Predictions:**
* The hosts speculate on how the new format might affect driver strategies and tactics during the sprint race. * They also discuss the potential impact of the sprint race on the championship standings. * Jake suggests that teams might adopt more aggressive strategies, pushing the limits of their cars to gain an advantage.
**Interactive Fan Engagement:**
* The hosts announce plans to incorporate more fan interaction into the podcast, encouraging listeners to send in questions, voice notes, and comments through their Instagram account @Pitstop. * They emphasize the importance of fan involvement and feedback in shaping the podcast's content and direction.
**Upcoming Imola Race:**
* The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Imola race, which is Ferrari's home race. * They discuss the history of the track and its significance to Ferrari, including the naming of the circuit after Enzo Ferrari and his son, Dino. * They also invite listeners to send in questions and predictions related to the Imola race.
**Standout and Underperforming Drivers:**
* Jake and Fabio discuss standout and underperforming drivers based on the first three races of the season. * Leclerc is mentioned as a standout performer, while Magnussen's impressive return to Formula One is highlighted. * Sainz is identified as a potential underperformer, given his struggles compared to teammate Leclerc.
**Conclusion:**
* The hosts wrap up the episode by reiterating their excitement for the upcoming Imola race and encouraging listeners to follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon and engage with them on Instagram. # Pit Stop Podcast Summary
**Introduction**
- The podcast hosts, Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, discuss the disappointing performance of McLaren and Lando Norris in the Formula One season so far. - They also mention their excitement for the upcoming Imola Grand Prix, which will feature a sprint race.
**Main Discussion**
- The hosts debate the relative importance of driver skill versus car performance in determining race results. - They use the example of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who are teammates at Ferrari but have had vastly different results this season. - The hosts argue that the driver is more important than the car, citing the close qualifying times between drivers in different teams.
**Individual Driver Performances**
- The hosts discuss their disappointment with McLaren's performance as a team. - They also mention their surprise at Alex Albon's 10th-place finish for Williams in the Australian Grand Prix.
**Predictions for the Imola Grand Prix**
- The hosts make predictions for the Imola Grand Prix, with Jake predicting that McLaren will do well and Fabio predicting that George Russell will win the race. - They also discuss the excitement of the sprint race format and encourage listeners to send them their predictions on Instagram.
**Conclusion**
- The hosts thank their listeners for tuning in and remind them to rate and subscribe to the podcast. - They also tease an exciting announcement coming soon.
Raw Transcript with Timestamps
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[01:27.360 -> 01:31.160] No. I can't tell them. No you can't freaking tell them. We have got the most [01:31.160 -> 01:35.400] exciting news we have had since we launched this podcast coming your way. [01:35.400 -> 01:39.400] Just tease them a little bit tickle them. But it's gonna be one of those that is [01:39.400 -> 01:44.300] gonna blow our minds completely and it's gonna be some of the most insane content [01:44.300 -> 01:45.040] oh fab I wish I could tell them. Look guys let me put it this way we've done blow our minds completely and it's going to be some of the most insane content. Oh fab, [01:45.040 -> 01:49.840] I wish I could tell them. Look guys, let me put it this way. We've done everything from home, [01:49.840 -> 01:54.880] Pitstop has been from home, from ground, from a base. We've always wanted to take Pitstop [01:54.880 -> 02:00.240] on the road and that's all I'm saying. I think it's one of those where the reason I love this [02:00.240 -> 02:05.600] so much is because I want this to be, to those of you listening around the world, [02:05.600 -> 02:09.280] no matter where you are, if you love Formula One content, or if you've always thought, [02:09.280 -> 02:13.600] oh, maybe we could do that, or maybe we could do this. The reason I love Pitstop so much [02:14.640 -> 02:18.320] is because we genuinely have just done it from home. There's no reason no one else could do [02:18.320 -> 02:23.120] exactly the same thing, right? No, and that's what we hear from a lot of people. We get so [02:23.120 -> 02:29.200] many comments through people saying like, I don't know anything about F1 either and I've always wanted to start a podcast and I've just never done it. [02:29.200 -> 02:33.000] And that's what it is. You just have to take that step and just do it. [02:33.000 -> 02:38.000] Whatever you're passionate about, just take the fucking leap. Just do it. [02:38.000 -> 02:42.000] I imagine we have some listeners where like maybe they're not their best friends or [02:42.000 -> 02:45.900] maybe they're not a family friend or I don't know someone loved the same thing [02:46.300 -> 02:52.540] even if it's not about Formula One if you want to make a bloody podcast or you want to make a YouTube channel or you [02:52.540 -> 02:54.060] want to make a Spotify [02:54.060 -> 03:01.380] Just bloody do it because I cannot believe the news we're gonna bring to you as soon as possible [03:01.380 -> 03:04.300] I want to say it now. I want to say it now [03:05.080 -> 03:29.760] Okay, basically No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no of you listening thank you very much for being here it'd be amazing if you could hit the follow button it really helps us out for those of you listening on apple or spotify or amazon however [03:29.760 -> 03:34.640] you listen to the podcast hit the follow button or subscribe button then you'll be notified when [03:34.640 -> 03:38.720] we upload a new episode we're doing two a week every monday and thursday those of you that have [03:38.720 -> 03:43.440] been listening we just touched hands thank you me and fab just that was cute we film in like our [03:43.440 -> 03:46.340] middle bedroom and we're currently sat on a sofa. [03:46.340 -> 03:47.340] No, it's not the middle bedroom, [03:47.340 -> 03:48.300] it's the Pit Stop office. [03:48.300 -> 03:49.140] It's the office. [03:49.140 -> 03:50.060] Or the transfers office. [03:50.060 -> 03:50.900] The transfers office. [03:50.900 -> 03:52.480] But I'm calling it Pit Stop office for now. [03:52.480 -> 03:54.340] When we record the podcast, it's the Pit Stop office. [03:54.340 -> 03:56.540] It's the bloody Pit Stop office. [03:56.540 -> 03:58.220] But yeah, we're just sat at home in the moment, [03:58.220 -> 03:59.860] just two lads living together, [03:59.860 -> 04:02.740] two best mates from school doing this dream come true. [04:02.740 -> 04:06.080] We are the two best friends that anyone could have. We are the two best friends that anyone could have. [04:06.080 -> 04:09.440] We are the two best friends that anyone could have. [04:09.440 -> 04:14.760] I'm not going to lie to anyone listening, we've been out on the beers tonight. [04:14.760 -> 04:17.280] This podcast is going to be going live at midnight. [04:17.280 -> 04:22.040] It's currently 11pm, so it's meant to be going live in an hour. [04:22.040 -> 04:29.240] We've come back really late because we were having a great time celebrating this amazing news which we want to bring. How can we not tell them fam? [04:29.240 -> 04:32.280] Our producer is probably hating us right now because I'm sure all he wants to do is go [04:32.280 -> 04:35.960] to bed and we're just fucking sitting there checking his watch thinking when the hell [04:35.960 -> 04:39.020] are these boys going to say it. Today's episode will not be as long as it usually is because [04:39.020 -> 04:43.760] bloody hell it's has to be up by midnight and yeah he's got to get it live so he's going [04:43.760 -> 04:48.880] to be hating us. And also it's that time again there is no racist weekend Jake so no racist [04:48.880 -> 04:52.520] weekend which does make it harder for us to talk about but I learned something [04:52.520 -> 04:56.500] from you earlier that I think should be the focus of today's episode we should [04:56.500 -> 05:01.560] look forward towards Imola we love Imola it's an amazing race but the sprint [05:01.560 -> 05:11.700] races on for Imola we got a sprint race so Friday is qualifying Saturday is a sprint race Sunday is the main race now you said to [05:11.700 -> 05:16.480] me earlier that the sprint races now aren't going to affect grid position [05:16.480 -> 05:20.120] there is a new format to the sprint races I'm gonna just go back a little [05:20.120 -> 05:23.280] bit so yeah so tell me the new format well the F1 said that they wanted to try [05:23.280 -> 05:25.320] and get like eight sprint races this year. [05:25.320 -> 05:26.520] And as far as I know, [05:26.520 -> 05:28.040] and as far as everyone else is aware of, [05:28.040 -> 05:29.080] that's not happening. [05:29.080 -> 05:30.440] There's only been three announced. [05:30.440 -> 05:32.840] Yeah, Brazil, Austria, I think it's Brazil, [05:32.840 -> 05:34.520] Austria and Imola. [05:34.520 -> 05:35.640] Is it in Brazil? [05:35.640 -> 05:36.480] Yeah. [05:36.480 -> 05:37.300] Oh wow. [05:37.300 -> 05:38.140] So we have to get out of there. [05:38.140 -> 05:39.120] That one's gonna be sick. [05:39.120 -> 05:41.440] We have to get to Brazil ASAP. [05:41.440 -> 05:43.240] Any Brazilian fans, hit us up. [05:43.240 -> 05:45.620] But yeah, there's a bit of a new format [05:45.620 -> 05:47.120] in terms of like the point scoring. [05:47.120 -> 05:50.240] So from what I've been made aware from you, [05:50.240 -> 05:52.280] the sprint race would determine where you are on the grid. [05:52.280 -> 05:54.300] Well, yeah, back, well, last, I say back in the day, [05:54.300 -> 05:56.400] last season, when we were in Brazil. [05:56.400 -> 05:57.740] When I was a boy. [05:57.740 -> 05:59.520] Brazil last year was where Hamilton [05:59.520 -> 06:01.600] come from the back of grid and won the race. [06:01.600 -> 06:03.160] And in the sprint race then, [06:03.160 -> 06:08.640] it determined the position on the grid. But it doesn't look like the sprint race in Imola is going to be the [06:08.640 -> 06:12.880] same. No and the same for the rest of them essentially whatever you get in Q3 [06:12.880 -> 06:17.280] is your position on the grid but the sprint race now can give you more points [06:17.280 -> 06:22.480] which is nuts at the end of the day because if you're if you're just using the sprint [06:22.480 -> 06:27.920] to try and get placement on the grid that doesn't guarantee you points you still have to put the effort in into the sprint to try and get placement on the grid, massive for the midfield, that doesn't guarantee you points, you still have to put the effort in [06:27.920 -> 06:32.480] into the race to try and get those points, but now you get points for the sprint race, [06:33.040 -> 06:40.640] only the top eight. So let's go back to the beginning, so previously the sprint race would [06:40.640 -> 06:45.480] have determined wherever everyone finishes sprint race would have been the grid position. [06:45.480 -> 06:48.980] But now, Imola, the first sprint race of 2022, [06:48.980 -> 06:51.440] is different regulations to last year. [06:51.440 -> 06:53.040] And the way it works is, [06:53.040 -> 06:56.120] only the top eight at the end of the sprint race [06:56.120 -> 06:57.840] are gonna score points, [06:57.840 -> 06:59.880] and it won't affect the grid position. [06:59.880 -> 07:02.580] So for Imola, qualifying is on the Friday, [07:02.580 -> 07:04.320] the sprint is on the Saturday, [07:04.320 -> 07:06.360] and the race is on the Sunday. [07:06.360 -> 07:10.120] The Saturday is only, it's basically extra points. [07:10.120 -> 07:12.080] Is that the way we're looking at it? [07:12.080 -> 07:12.920] It's more points, yeah. [07:12.920 -> 07:15.880] So do they start for the sprint race [07:15.880 -> 07:19.000] in the position that they finished qualifying in? [07:19.000 -> 07:19.880] You would think so. [07:19.880 -> 07:22.640] Because otherwise it doesn't really make sense. [07:22.640 -> 07:23.980] But then also at the same time, [07:23.980 -> 07:25.640] if that isn't involved in the race, [07:25.640 -> 07:28.300] then why did they start in that order? [07:28.300 -> 07:29.140] Do you know what I mean? [07:29.140 -> 07:32.140] I don't know, but the thing that really excites me [07:32.140 -> 07:34.380] is that for the fans now, [07:34.380 -> 07:36.300] because when you watch an F1 race, [07:36.300 -> 07:37.940] I mean, everyone's there for the fucking race, [07:37.940 -> 07:40.460] but like who's there for the qualifying? [07:40.460 -> 07:42.460] Like people, but not like- [07:42.460 -> 07:43.660] I would be if we were there. [07:43.660 -> 07:44.800] Yeah, I would be there. [07:44.800 -> 07:45.260] If we were going, that would be amazing. I would be if we were there. Yeah. I would be there. [07:45.260 -> 07:46.100] If we were going, that would be amazing. [07:46.100 -> 07:46.940] I would be there. [07:46.940 -> 07:48.840] I would be there from dusk till dawn. [07:48.840 -> 07:49.960] But what I'm saying is, [07:49.960 -> 07:52.800] I think you're going to see like a load more people turn up [07:52.800 -> 07:54.880] now to watch the sprint because it's exciting. [07:54.880 -> 07:56.880] I am a big fan of sprints, [07:56.880 -> 08:00.800] but I will say this is a questionable decision. [08:00.800 -> 08:03.360] If you gave it to me, my decision, [08:03.360 -> 08:06.440] I would rather the sprint determined grid position [08:06.580 -> 08:11.660] Because I think that then gives the people a chance that didn't get the lap they needed to get up the grid [08:11.660 -> 08:15.340] I feel like that makes more sense in my do you not think? [08:15.480 -> 08:18.520] Like what's the point in having a Saturday race to get extra points? [08:18.520 -> 08:24.720] What if someone like Bottas goes and wins the sprint race goes and puts in an amazing lap [08:24.720 -> 08:28.080] But then still starts seventh on the grid. Imagine wins the sprint race goes and puts in an amazing lap But then still starts seventh on the grim. Imagine in the sprint race [08:28.080 -> 08:32.680] He comes from seventh to win and then he you know, yeah, but at the same time [08:32.680 -> 08:36.560] We've seen it time and time again people who are qualifying in the top 10 and they just drop down [08:36.800 -> 08:38.320] Past 10 and they get no point [08:38.320 -> 08:42.600] So at least if someone does finish in like eighth on the sprint race, that's a point for them [08:42.960 -> 08:46.800] Well, only the top eight get points from the sprint race so it's amazing for those [08:46.800 -> 08:49.680] in the midfield that are going to be battling for them extra points. [08:49.680 -> 08:50.640] But do you not... [08:50.640 -> 08:52.720] But this could help your team, this could help Red Bull. [08:52.720 -> 08:56.160] Oh no I completely agree because they can't finish a race so they need a shorter race [08:56.160 -> 08:57.600] to get as many points as they can. [08:57.600 -> 08:59.600] I've seen so many memes by the way of Verstappen. [08:59.600 -> 09:00.320] Me too. [09:00.320 -> 09:01.520] DNFing twice this year. [09:01.520 -> 09:06.240] It's chaos. I actually saw Verstappen did a quote, well he was in an interview the other day and he [09:06.240 -> 09:10.000] said that at the moment we're just not competing for a title, I mean they say what they can [09:10.000 -> 09:11.840] but obviously it's three races in. [09:11.840 -> 09:13.600] Yeah for three races in man, come on. [09:13.600 -> 09:18.600] No I really do think with a sprint race, in my personal opinion, a better dynamic for [09:18.600 -> 09:21.920] this would be it's always grid position. [09:21.920 -> 09:26.440] This is why when you said to me it's only the top 8 that score points, [09:26.440 -> 09:32.800] that does not make sense to me. In my eyes, for it to continue for the whole weekend and [09:32.800 -> 09:38.560] be relevant, it should be, for a sprint race weekend, I think what would be better for [09:38.560 -> 09:45.280] the fans would be a Friday qualifying. From the Friday qualifying, that is your position for the sprint [09:45.280 -> 09:50.280] race. For the sprint race, I don't care if it's only the top 8 or top 10 that [09:50.280 -> 09:54.340] score points, even- why did they make it 8? It should just be 10, the same as a [09:54.340 -> 09:59.560] normal race. That makes no, no sense to me. The top, then that follows over and [09:59.560 -> 10:04.600] then the grid from the final grid from the sprint position is the final grid for [10:04.600 -> 10:07.280] the race. That's how it was last year, right? Why have they removed that? [10:07.280 -> 10:12.900] I'm trying to imagine like what they've trying to add, you know, you know how they're trying to change your regulations to make it better [10:12.920 -> 10:15.080] I'm trying to imagine how this makes it better [10:15.680 -> 10:18.160] It's one of those things where they're trying so many [10:18.680 -> 10:22.940] Different new things at this year that maybe there must be some method to the madness behind it [10:22.940 -> 10:26.800] I'm gonna get do you not think it actually removes the method to the madness because what they're [10:26.800 -> 10:31.840] trying to do is make it closer racing, everyone closer racing, everyone from the midfield [10:31.840 -> 10:37.360] battling to have the opportunity to get points. But realistically, they've made it so only the [10:37.360 -> 10:42.240] top eight can actually only get points now. And it doesn't affect your grid position anyway. [10:42.240 -> 10:46.400] So imagine the Clare's pole, and then you got got Verstappen, then you've got Sainz, and you've got Hamilton, [10:46.400 -> 10:47.840] then you've got Russell, then you've got Norris, [10:47.840 -> 10:49.360] and you've got, I don't know, Bottas, [10:49.360 -> 10:50.080] and you've got Magnussen. [10:50.080 -> 10:51.280] I don't know. [10:51.280 -> 10:53.440] How on earth, in only 20 laps, [10:53.440 -> 10:56.640] is that top eight going to change so significantly [10:57.600 -> 10:59.120] with the rest of the field, [10:59.120 -> 11:01.120] that it's actually going to affect the championship? [11:01.120 -> 11:03.200] In my eyes, it should affect the grid position. [11:03.200 -> 11:07.340] Well, it could be an engineering thing mate because they make these cars so they [11:07.340 -> 11:11.340] last 50 odd laps but like maybe there's different strategies with this is like [11:11.340 -> 11:15.060] techniques you know I mean maybe they can put their car so it's working on [11:15.060 -> 11:19.660] like full power for how many laps is a sprint race? It's usually like 22 like [11:19.660 -> 11:22.420] usually about half so this could be something that we don't even know [11:22.420 -> 11:28.480] this could be something we don't even know about mate maybe we'll start seeing cars like doing bits which we didn't even know. I'm [11:28.480 -> 11:31.840] excited because we haven't got a race this weekend which means the next time [11:31.840 -> 11:35.160] you speak you hear from us will be Monday and we're gonna do a bit more [11:35.160 -> 11:40.800] research into the sprint race and talk ahead of Imola. It's just occurred to me like [11:40.800 -> 11:44.200] because this isn't the race right this isn't like the meat and potatoes of what [11:44.200 -> 11:47.860] you're going for so maybe you're I, I mean, and if, if the sprint [11:47.860 -> 11:51.500] race is not determined where you end up on the grid, and it's purely for points, [11:51.500 -> 11:54.880] maybe you're gonna see like a whole other animal come out of these drivers. [11:54.880 -> 11:59.120] Maybe you're gonna see people going for that spot when there is no gap, like [11:59.120 -> 12:03.140] they're pushing the boundaries just to earn more points because they know that [12:03.140 -> 12:05.440] whatever happens isn't going to affect their race. [12:05.440 -> 12:10.720] Mate, I'm 100% with you, but what just doesn't register with me is everything you just said [12:10.720 -> 12:16.640] makes sense, but why not let that affect group position as well? Like surely everyone would, [12:16.640 -> 12:21.200] it would make more sense. Like if it gives you points as well, if it gives you points, [12:21.200 -> 12:24.840] great. Midfield, top teams is not going to make that much difference because you know [12:24.840 -> 12:28.240] the top people are going to probably be winning and getting podium most weeks anyway. [12:28.240 -> 12:31.440] But if you made it so it affected grid position, [12:31.440 -> 12:35.120] do you not feel like you'd have a bigger battle between like 10th and 6th [12:35.120 -> 12:37.680] of them people trying to really battle? [12:37.680 -> 12:39.680] I think there's positives and negatives. [12:39.680 -> 12:41.680] In the sprint, you'd push the extra. [12:41.680 -> 12:42.720] But what I do think- [12:42.720 -> 12:47.800] You'd almost do 20 qualifying laps to try and just get up one grip position what I do think is the fact that they've only [12:47.800 -> 12:52.840] announced that there's gonna be three this year there could be more Brazil and [12:52.840 -> 12:58.680] Austria yep sure fairly cool I'm sure as we are about anything [12:58.680 -> 13:04.760] fucking podcast no yeah no I think we're doing great I I'll say this now I we [13:04.760 -> 13:05.840] have people listening to us. [13:05.840 -> 13:07.820] Some people may be old Formula One fans, [13:07.820 -> 13:10.400] some people may be new Formula One fans, [13:10.400 -> 13:14.040] but I feel us learning, like seriously do. [13:14.040 -> 13:16.200] I can feel the fucking education [13:16.200 -> 13:17.040] just seeping into my brain. [13:17.040 -> 13:17.880] Because when you say certain things [13:17.880 -> 13:19.120] and you ask me about questions [13:19.120 -> 13:22.040] and you ask me about drivers, it registers now. [13:22.920 -> 13:24.680] I'm not lying. [13:24.680 -> 13:28.000] This is the 16th episode of this podcast. [13:28.000 -> 13:29.560] And I can only now comfortably, [13:29.560 -> 13:30.800] I'm not embarrassed to say it. [13:30.800 -> 13:32.520] Now I can comfortably explain [13:32.520 -> 13:35.060] and tell you about everyone on the F1 grid. [13:35.060 -> 13:36.640] Like there's been episodes where like, [13:36.640 -> 13:38.880] we might've been like, oh fuck, who are we forgetting? [13:38.880 -> 13:39.720] Do you know what I mean? [13:39.720 -> 13:42.120] I have been feeling this way, [13:42.120 -> 13:43.400] the last couple of podcasts [13:43.400 -> 13:45.720] until I checked all the comments on our TikTok. [13:45.720 -> 13:48.840] Like the amount of times in the last week [13:48.840 -> 13:50.120] where we thought we'd been right [13:50.120 -> 13:52.000] and like we've been so sure about something [13:52.000 -> 13:53.880] and then the comments just come in and chop us down. [13:53.880 -> 13:56.560] Oh mate, we love posting content on TikTok. [13:56.560 -> 14:00.040] That reminds me though, we had a meeting today [14:00.040 -> 14:04.200] and we're gonna be doing a shit ton of interactive stuff [14:04.200 -> 14:05.360] with you listening. [14:05.360 -> 14:08.640] So you listening right now, I don't care whether you're in a car, [14:08.640 -> 14:13.760] walking to work, on a train, on a bus, sat at home in your bed, you listening right now. [14:13.760 -> 14:17.520] Sophie. Yeah, yeah, Sophie, that's right. Robert. [14:18.160 -> 14:21.120] Rupert. Yeah, Rupert. Rupert's definitely listening. [14:21.120 -> 14:46.000] Chris. Yeah, Liam. Talking to you. Those of you listening, we need your help. Group We're going to start incorporating a fan run episode where we need you. [14:46.000 -> 14:50.040] We may look at the option of bringing some of you guys on as guests and hosts and you [14:50.040 -> 14:51.600] know, talk to us and ask questions. [14:51.600 -> 14:54.840] But right now we need you guys on our Instagram at Pitstop. [14:54.840 -> 14:56.400] So we need two things from you. [14:56.400 -> 14:59.920] Follow this podcast on Spotify or Apple or Amazon wherever you're listening and follow [14:59.920 -> 15:07.400] our Pitstop on Instagram because we need you to send in your questions, because ultimately, the hub of this podcast [15:07.400 -> 15:09.160] is having a chat with you. [15:09.160 -> 15:11.800] We want to answer your questions as new fans. [15:11.800 -> 15:13.920] We want to learn together and laugh together. [15:13.920 -> 15:16.060] The main thing that we felt like [15:16.060 -> 15:17.960] when we started this podcast, [15:17.960 -> 15:20.240] and not even the podcast, but just Pitstop in general, [15:20.240 -> 15:23.500] was there isn't enough focus on the fans. [15:23.500 -> 15:26.160] Now, I'm not a football fan, you are. [15:26.160 -> 15:27.880] From what I see, from what you watch [15:27.880 -> 15:29.920] and from what other people talk about [15:29.920 -> 15:31.520] with football that I know, [15:31.520 -> 15:33.400] there's a lot of like fan TV, [15:33.400 -> 15:34.940] there's a lot of YouTube channels, [15:34.940 -> 15:37.880] fans where they're so passionate about the sport [15:37.880 -> 15:39.320] and they talk about it. [15:39.320 -> 15:42.680] And people, for some reason, genuinely wanna watch it. [15:42.680 -> 15:45.460] And the thing about the F1 is that there isn't that. [15:45.460 -> 15:48.520] So we want to try and just involve everyone in this [15:48.520 -> 15:50.180] because you've all got something to say. [15:50.180 -> 15:51.660] You've all got your own opinion. [15:51.660 -> 15:55.080] You've all got interesting ideas and mindsets [15:55.080 -> 15:56.460] and thoughts about this sport. [15:56.460 -> 16:00.100] And it's been clear to us that not all of you [16:00.100 -> 16:02.140] think the same way and have the same opinion. [16:02.140 -> 16:03.020] But we love that. [16:03.020 -> 16:03.860] And we love it. [16:03.860 -> 16:05.000] So we want you to be heard, like send a voice note in, send a message in, like we'll read them out. think the same way and have the same opinion. But we love that. And we love it. That is the best. [16:05.000 -> 16:08.120] So we want you to be heard, like, send a voice note in, send a message in, like, we'll read [16:08.120 -> 16:09.180] them out. [16:09.180 -> 16:12.180] We did it last podcast, we're going to keep doing it. [16:12.180 -> 16:14.180] I think it had a really good response when we did it. [16:14.180 -> 16:17.060] Oh no, yeah, we hope you loved the voice note episode, I loved doing it. [16:17.060 -> 16:20.340] The best way to describe what we're trying to say is, to those of you listening right [16:20.340 -> 16:49.240] now, please do not feel like this podcast is not, please do not feel like you won't be able to contact it or get involved, like, we see everything. in one fans learning as fast as we can and we are nothing without you guys so we genuinely need your help please do follow our Instagram at pitstop and get [16:49.240 -> 16:53.400] ready to send your voice notes because I love that section absolutely well the [16:53.400 -> 16:58.000] next race is Imola so how about you guys send in some Imola related questions [16:58.000 -> 17:01.960] great idea we should do like a whole episode on Imola yeah Imola is an [17:01.960 -> 17:05.000] amazing race because it's Ferrari's home. [17:05.000 -> 17:06.000] It's Ferrari's home. [17:06.000 -> 17:08.520] You know, it's, I think, I believe now it's called [17:08.520 -> 17:13.520] the Alto Dromo Enzo Di Ferrari or something like that. [17:15.080 -> 17:17.240] It's actually, what, it's not called Imola? [17:17.240 -> 17:19.840] Well, essentially, yeah, but the track was called Enzo [17:19.840 -> 17:23.360] because of Enzo Ferrari, the guy who made Ferrari. [17:23.360 -> 17:25.080] What? Hang on, wait, what? [17:25.080 -> 17:25.920] Yeah. [17:25.920 -> 17:28.040] The guy, hang on, I didn't know this. [17:28.040 -> 17:29.600] I may sound really fucking stupid about it. [17:29.600 -> 17:32.320] So you have Enzo and his son, Dino. [17:32.320 -> 17:36.720] The name Ferrari has actually come from someone's name. [17:36.720 -> 17:37.560] Enzo Ferrari, yeah. [17:37.560 -> 17:38.720] Well, that's a person. [17:38.720 -> 17:40.880] Yeah, but I mean, that's the same with a lot of brands. [17:40.880 -> 17:41.720] Well, yeah, I know that, [17:41.720 -> 17:43.000] but I didn't know that with Ferrari. [17:43.000 -> 17:48.220] Yeah, and the Ferrari factory or whatever showroom is like just up the road, it's in [17:48.220 -> 17:52.780] Maranello which is near Bologna so I'd love to go there at some point but yeah [17:52.780 -> 17:56.860] that's why the track is called that, it's named after him and his son. So mate [17:56.860 -> 18:05.840] this is Ferrari's home, this is it, this is it man. Mate, you're absolutely killing me. [18:05.840 -> 18:09.320] We've got a ton of our special news soon. [18:09.320 -> 18:11.960] There is some big special news coming on the Pitstop podcast. [18:11.960 -> 18:14.840] I mean you've made it pretty fucking obvious but we'll save it. [18:14.840 -> 18:16.840] No I haven't made it that obvious yet. [18:16.840 -> 18:19.760] You've made it fairly obvious but let's just save it till the next podcast. [18:19.760 -> 18:21.640] We'll save it till the next podcast. [18:21.640 -> 18:26.000] Yeah, I think if we can get some stuff from you guys about Imola, it'd be great. [18:26.000 -> 18:27.680] We know some stuff about Imola. [18:27.680 -> 18:31.440] Do you feel like in the sprint race, if only the top eight score points, [18:31.440 -> 18:36.240] do you think the big teams like, I don't know, you know how it's going to go down on the Friday, [18:36.240 -> 18:38.800] you're probably going to see a Leclerc, Verstappen, one, two. [18:38.800 -> 18:40.240] I mean, that's the way it's been so far. [18:40.800 -> 18:43.120] Do you think the big boys look at that and go, [18:43.120 -> 18:47.780] we just got to get these 20 laps out of the way and get the points or do you think the focus is more on like [18:47.780 -> 18:52.420] the... maybe I'm looking at... it sounds crazy but I'm looking at like the [18:52.420 -> 18:56.300] Hamilton's. No I don't think anyone I don't think any team can take [18:56.300 -> 19:01.060] their foot off the gas for this whole season. Even with Ferrari doing so well [19:01.060 -> 19:06.800] it's one of those sports where anything can happen. Well, yeah, but as we spoke about in the last episode, [19:06.800 -> 19:09.600] Ferrari are known for, well, not known, [19:09.600 -> 19:13.360] but in 2017 and 2018, they started off very well. [19:13.360 -> 19:15.760] Apparently, it's funny, I say it like I know, [19:15.760 -> 19:17.200] I don't actually have any idea. [19:17.200 -> 19:18.040] We've learned so much recently. [19:18.040 -> 19:19.480] Someone sent in a message and said, [19:19.480 -> 19:21.000] apparently they always mess it up. [19:21.000 -> 19:24.120] So apparently Ferrari always start off amazing [19:24.120 -> 19:29.120] in these seasons and then absolutely blow it. Maybe, maybe. I just I just I think they [19:29.120 -> 19:32.440] will but I hope Ferrari win this race. What do you think they'll blow it? No no I think they'll [19:32.440 -> 19:35.160] smash it this race because they're at home. I cannot wait to give you our [19:35.160 -> 19:41.000] predictions for him now I've got a very interesting... well if Red Bull took 8kg [19:41.000 -> 19:45.460] off their car. How much is 8kg? Would you say? [19:45.460 -> 19:46.560] Don't even fucking get me started. [19:46.560 -> 19:47.400] What would you say? [19:47.400 -> 19:48.220] It's a box of bucks. [19:48.220 -> 19:49.060] Oh, really? [19:49.060 -> 19:50.360] Interesting. [19:50.360 -> 19:51.660] That makes complete sense. [19:51.660 -> 19:53.640] No, it's actually a lot to take off a car, [19:53.640 -> 19:54.880] like serious amount. [19:54.880 -> 19:56.840] Like if they actually have removed off, [19:56.840 -> 19:59.760] think is Red Bull's problem is not speed. [19:59.760 -> 20:01.720] Everyone watching Formula One- [20:01.720 -> 20:02.560] No, it's reliability. [20:02.560 -> 20:04.940] Knows that Red Bull do not have a problem with speed. [20:04.940 -> 20:05.040] Like realistically, if Red Bull would not have a problem with speed. [20:05.040 -> 20:09.600] Like realistically, if Red Bull had stayed in that race last weekend, Max probably would [20:09.600 -> 20:10.600] have won. [20:10.600 -> 20:14.080] No, the gap was too big. [20:14.080 -> 20:16.720] The gap only got big when he went out of the race. [20:16.720 -> 20:17.720] It became big when he went out of the race. [20:17.720 -> 20:19.360] Even earlier on the race it was like 3 seconds. [20:19.360 -> 20:20.920] Yeah, 3 seconds isn't that big though. [20:20.920 -> 20:24.920] Red Bull would do a better pit stop than Ferrari and make it up. [20:24.920 -> 20:25.680] That's fighting talk. [20:25.680 -> 20:31.760] Three seconds, the gap was the same in the second race when Max then caught him. It was exactly the [20:31.760 -> 20:36.640] same. At one point it was six seconds I think and then Max caught him. I think Red Bull do play the [20:36.640 -> 20:42.880] long game. So I don't see the gap at an early stage as a that big a deal to be honest. But [20:42.880 -> 20:46.800] Red Bull's biggest issue is having a car [20:46.800 -> 20:49.280] that can actually finish the fucking race. [20:49.280 -> 20:51.800] Like you cannot have a world champion [20:51.800 -> 20:54.280] that goes out in the middle of the race. [20:54.280 -> 20:56.480] You just cannot, it does not work like that. [20:56.480 -> 20:57.520] Like- [20:57.520 -> 20:59.920] And not even just them, we've seen other teams, DNF, [20:59.920 -> 21:01.480] that's the thing about having these cars [21:01.480 -> 21:03.680] which are so different, they're all trying to adapt to it. [21:03.680 -> 21:06.520] I'm interested to know whether this happens every season. [21:06.520 -> 21:08.920] Like whether cars at the beginning, [21:08.920 -> 21:11.240] well, there's not usually this many regulation changes. [21:11.240 -> 21:15.120] I would say this now is more than what usually happens. [21:15.120 -> 21:16.400] Oh, don't get me wrong, it happens. [21:16.400 -> 21:19.280] Of course it happens, but I'd say now is the time [21:19.280 -> 21:20.960] when they're really struggling to adapt. [21:20.960 -> 21:22.000] The porpoising, that's, I mean, [21:22.000 -> 21:24.480] when has the porpoising ever happened before? [21:24.480 -> 21:26.520] I've never seen that. [21:26.520 -> 21:30.560] Even though we've watched, you know, DTS and last season, [21:30.560 -> 21:33.640] I've never, ever seen porpoising in my life before. [21:33.640 -> 21:35.080] Like, where's this come from? [21:35.080 -> 21:37.400] Is this just a complete new car structure? [21:37.400 -> 21:38.840] Well, my car sometimes gets it, [21:38.840 -> 21:40.200] but that's because it's so low to the ground. [21:40.200 -> 21:42.160] Your car fucking squeaks like mad. [21:42.160 -> 21:44.200] Is it your back right or front left side? [21:44.200 -> 21:46.680] Or one of them, every time he brakes, like, ah! No, it's when I'm cruising at like 20. Your car fucking squeaks like mad. Is it your back right or front left side? Or one of them every time he brakes, like, aah! [21:46.680 -> 21:48.000] No, it's when I'm cruising at like 20. [21:48.000 -> 21:48.840] Your car sounds awful! [21:48.840 -> 21:50.320] When I'm cruising at 20, it's like, [21:50.320 -> 21:51.600] pheeeew! [21:51.600 -> 21:53.080] And then when I brake, it's like, [21:53.080 -> 21:53.920] pffft! [21:53.920 -> 21:54.760] I'm gonna get windows down, [21:54.760 -> 21:55.920] and I'm gonna put a window on, it's so embarrassing. [21:55.920 -> 21:58.920] I'm gonna get tinted windows just to hide myself in the car. [21:58.920 -> 21:59.760] No. [22:01.480 -> 22:04.080] Who do you think, this season, [22:04.080 -> 22:09.080] if you had to give like like someone who is stand out impressed [22:09.120 -> 22:13.560] and someone who is underperformed in the first three races, [22:13.560 -> 22:14.480] let's do it together. [22:14.480 -> 22:16.200] So do your stand out first. [22:16.200 -> 22:21.200] Who has gone into season and just fucking being like, [22:21.480 -> 22:23.560] you know, I'm here, I'm killing it. [22:23.560 -> 22:24.400] Who's gonna go first? [22:24.400 -> 22:26.280] I mean, Leclerc is like the obvious one. [22:26.280 -> 22:27.520] Yeah, I mean, Leclerc's obvious, [22:27.520 -> 22:28.960] but Ferrari have had a good car. [22:28.960 -> 22:30.800] So for me, my standout. [22:30.800 -> 22:32.720] Yeah, give someone not at the top. [22:32.720 -> 22:33.640] Who would you say? [22:33.640 -> 22:34.520] Let me think for a minute. [22:34.520 -> 22:37.160] Well, I mean, I'm gonna say Magnussen, [22:37.160 -> 22:38.000] and I'm gonna say that [22:38.000 -> 22:40.200] because Haas didn't score a point last season. [22:40.200 -> 22:41.040] Of course, Magnussen without a doubt. [22:41.040 -> 22:43.400] And then in your first two race, you got points. [22:43.400 -> 22:45.000] Last week, he come 13th. [22:45.000 -> 22:48.000] I mean, I think Haas was very unlucky last weekend. [22:48.000 -> 22:55.000] Magnussen did look a little bit rusty around Australia, as you saw in that one corner where he went off into the gravel. [22:55.000 -> 22:59.000] But then Magnussen also isn't still fully there. [22:59.000 -> 23:04.000] I mean, this is a guy that wasn't a Formula One driver and came back within a week and was racing and got points. [23:04.000 -> 23:05.360] Like, you have to cut in some slack [23:05.360 -> 23:08.560] He's on a blinding job. He's done an unbelievable job for me [23:08.560 -> 23:13.420] I'd have to say Joe has been just gonna stand out for me big big in his rookie year [23:13.420 -> 23:15.680] Yeah, do you know what Joe's on powered Magnuson for me? [23:15.680 -> 23:18.760] This is the same guy that got points on his rookie debut in his first race [23:18.760 -> 23:23.320] So who would be your biggest letdown because I know my straightaway. Let me have a thing. Tell me yours Seb [23:24.120 -> 23:25.200] That's well, we didn't race the first two race. Yeah, Kovac. Yeah, I know mine straight away. Let me have a think. Tell me yours. Seb. Well, [23:25.200 -> 23:29.160] we didn't race the first two races. Yeah, COVID. Yeah, I know. But even the last race. [23:29.160 -> 23:33.000] Yeah, but he's just come back from COVID. It's his first race with a new car with new [23:33.000 -> 23:37.280] regulations. He was saying his car was undriveable. He wasn't used to it, mate. He didn't even [23:37.280 -> 23:43.000] race in the first two races. Probably Carlos Sainz then. Why would you say that? Because [23:43.000 -> 23:45.000] we know he has the car. [23:45.000 -> 23:47.000] But this is where it brings us back. [23:47.000 -> 23:49.000] This is what I love about this podcast. [23:49.000 -> 23:53.000] One of my favourite things is our divide of what percentage of drivers to the car is. [23:53.000 -> 23:55.000] I don't know why but I love it. [23:55.000 -> 23:58.000] Because Leclerc and Sainz are sat in the same car. [23:58.000 -> 24:01.000] And Leclerc is clearly miles clear of Sainz. [24:01.000 -> 24:03.000] But what did I say in the beginning? [24:03.000 -> 24:07.400] Surely that then backs my percentage of saying it's literally so much more driver than car. [24:08.260 -> 24:10.580] Like surely, they're in the same car. [24:10.580 -> 24:11.420] Like- [24:11.420 -> 24:12.240] But what did you say? [24:12.240 -> 24:13.080] 90% driver, 10% car? [24:13.080 -> 24:15.860] Well, originally, but now I dropped it to 70-30. [24:15.860 -> 24:17.780] And I really do think the driver [24:17.780 -> 24:20.320] is way more important than the car. [24:20.320 -> 24:22.720] I really do. [24:22.720 -> 24:24.260] I think the cars can only, [24:24.260 -> 24:27.600] the cars are clearly the same, Russell and Hamill have different Mercedes. [24:27.600 -> 24:30.000] Well, that's the thing you have to remember that they're set up differently. [24:30.000 -> 24:32.000] I know, I completely get that mate. [24:32.000 -> 24:38.000] But there's a big difference between pole and ninth in qualifying in a Ferrari, like come on. [24:38.000 -> 24:40.000] It sounds like there is, but really there isn't. [24:40.000 -> 24:41.000] Well no, there wasn't actually. [24:41.000 -> 24:42.000] It's like a couple of seconds. [24:42.000 -> 24:43.000] It was like a couple of seconds. [24:43.000 -> 24:47.280] Did you see how close it was? It wasn't even that. Between that one and fifth was within a second. [24:47.280 -> 24:48.460] Like in Australia. [24:48.460 -> 24:51.180] It was like hundredth of a second. [24:51.180 -> 24:52.460] Or something. [24:52.460 -> 24:54.460] It was two hundredths of a second I think. [24:54.460 -> 24:55.300] Which is ridiculous. [24:55.300 -> 24:58.060] That's like the time it takes for you to blink. [24:58.060 -> 24:58.900] So you're saying. [24:58.900 -> 24:59.720] Look at this. [24:59.720 -> 25:01.020] Mate, you can't even blink that quick. [25:01.020 -> 25:01.860] No, look, ready? [25:01.860 -> 25:02.680] Ready? [25:02.680 -> 25:03.520] You genuinely can't even blink that quick. [25:03.520 -> 25:05.280] Nah, that was like a second blink. That's the difference between Hamilton and Sonoda. No, look, ready? Ready? You genuinely can't even blink that quick. That was like a second blink. [25:05.280 -> 25:08.680] That's the difference between Hamilton and Sonoda. [25:08.680 -> 25:10.160] It's bloody crazy. [25:10.160 -> 25:13.120] So you're saying Sainz is your let down so far. [25:13.120 -> 25:14.760] Look, he's not let me down. [25:14.760 -> 25:16.440] Maybe his car's not set up correctly, [25:16.440 -> 25:20.000] but I mean, when you have two guys racing for the same team [25:20.000 -> 25:21.500] and one of them is coming first every time [25:21.500 -> 25:22.440] and the other one's not, [25:22.440 -> 25:24.860] you do have to question what's going on. [25:24.860 -> 25:28.800] It's a difficult one for me because realistically, [25:30.400 -> 25:32.760] my letdown isn't necessarily with a driver. [25:32.760 -> 25:35.920] I mean, my letdown team-wise is McLaren [25:35.920 -> 25:38.800] because everyone wants McLaren up there. [25:38.800 -> 25:41.080] Yeah, but hey, they did good last race though. [25:41.080 -> 25:43.760] Good, but it's not good enough. [25:43.760 -> 25:44.600] It's McLaren. [25:44.600 -> 25:45.100] Where they've been for the last couple of years enough it's where and like where they [25:45.100 -> 25:48.060] where they've where they've been for the last couple of years that's where they've [25:48.060 -> 25:52.980] been like this is the thing right yeah it's where they've been but they don't [25:52.980 -> 25:57.140] want that McLaren are not in Formula One to come fifth and sixth every week [25:57.140 -> 26:02.500] they're just not like like realistically they're not they're not now if you said [26:02.500 -> 26:05.000] to Lando now do you said to Lando now, [26:05.000 -> 26:08.000] do you want to finish fifth for the rest of your F1 career? [26:08.000 -> 26:09.000] He'd say, fuck no, of course not. [26:09.000 -> 26:10.000] I want to be winning races. [26:10.000 -> 26:12.000] I want to be a world champion. [26:12.000 -> 26:15.000] Like, we have to look at McLaren and say- [26:15.000 -> 26:16.000] Yeah, but I think it's coming, mate. [26:16.000 -> 26:19.000] And I think they're going to be ones to watch at Imola. [26:19.000 -> 26:23.000] Mark my words, one of my crazy predictions, [26:23.000 -> 26:24.000] McLaren are going to do good. [26:24.000 -> 26:26.200] I cannot wait to see your predictions next week. [26:26.200 -> 26:27.200] McLaren are gonna do good at Imola. [26:27.200 -> 26:28.200] I'd love it more than- [26:28.200 -> 26:30.200] Maybe they'll even make my top three. [26:30.200 -> 26:32.200] I'd love it. I want Lando to smash it. [26:32.200 -> 26:37.200] As a constructor, McLaren have underperformed so far, I bet everyone knows that. [26:37.200 -> 26:45.520] But as an individual driver, my standout letdown so far, I'm probably gonna have to put it at... [26:45.520 -> 26:47.520] Oh man that's difficult. [26:47.520 -> 26:51.480] It's really difficult because of the different engines like you're looking at [26:51.480 -> 26:54.920] completely different cars. It's difficult just trying to remember 20 people. I mean I'm [26:54.920 -> 27:00.680] Verstappen I'm a massive Red Bull fan but then it's not his fault it's [27:00.680 -> 27:04.640] difficult because you can't say Verstappen's let you down when his car [27:04.640 -> 27:05.600] hasn't finished the race [27:05.600 -> 27:06.080] No [27:06.080 -> 27:10.200] I think we're too early on to give I've been gutted by McLaren and [27:10.380 -> 27:15.640] The fact that Lando hasn't finished as high as I want him to and Ricciardo and I've been gutted by Red Bull the fact [27:15.640 -> 27:17.640] Verstappen hasn't been finishing the race. I [27:18.320 -> 27:25.040] Can't think of anyone mad standout this let like predictions mad down yet because it's so early. How about [27:25.040 -> 27:30.480] Albon? I thought he'd come 10th last race. I don't think, do you know what I think if you'd said to [27:30.480 -> 27:35.000] Albon on pretty much one set of tyres. If you'd said to Albon at the beginning of the [27:35.000 -> 27:42.120] season you can finish 10th once this season take it or leave it. Would he take [27:42.120 -> 27:46.360] it? Because that's a Williams that I said would finish rock-fucking-last [27:46.360 -> 27:51.320] in the Constructors. I didn't even expect Williams to get a tenth. I'm gonna be honest, [27:51.320 -> 27:56.480] I'm not trying to cause shit, I'm not trying to piss people off. That Williams isn't a [27:56.480 -> 28:02.360] Ferrari engine, it looks slow. I couldn't imagine Williams doing very well this season, [28:02.360 -> 28:05.880] I think a lot of people agreed. And he goes and gets a 10th. [28:05.880 -> 28:07.080] Williams are happy with that. [28:07.080 -> 28:07.920] On one set of tires. [28:07.920 -> 28:09.960] Mate, I saw the photos, I saw the video. [28:09.960 -> 28:11.160] Oh yeah, on one set of tires, [28:11.160 -> 28:12.360] unbelievable drive from Albon. [28:12.360 -> 28:13.680] I'm not taking anything away from him. [28:13.680 -> 28:14.520] He smashed it. [28:14.520 -> 28:16.120] And I hope he can keep doing it. [28:16.120 -> 28:18.840] If he can come and get points again, that'd be amazing. [28:18.840 -> 28:22.100] That Williams is clearly behind the other cars. [28:22.100 -> 28:24.800] But even the Williams team couldn't believe he came 10th. [28:24.800 -> 28:26.920] I saw the pictures of them in the pits and the videos, mate. [28:26.920 -> 28:27.960] They were going bloody crazy. [28:27.960 -> 28:29.560] I know, and that's the kind of shit that you live for. [28:29.560 -> 28:30.380] You live for it. [28:30.380 -> 28:32.600] Is when you see the passion in the team and the drivers. [28:32.600 -> 28:34.840] I know that predictions are gonna be insane. [28:34.840 -> 28:36.080] It's gonna be insane. [28:36.080 -> 28:38.420] But we'll save that for the next poddy. [28:39.360 -> 28:42.320] Imola's gonna be insane. [28:42.320 -> 28:43.200] It certainly is. [28:43.200 -> 28:46.380] It's gonna be insane, I cannot wait. Guys, thank you [28:46.380 -> 28:51.040] so much for tuning in again. Yeah, it's a Thursday episode. So we just wanted to give [28:51.040 -> 28:54.580] you a quick catch up. Talk all things Formula One. We were talking about George Russell [28:54.580 -> 29:01.680] second earlier in the in the drivers championship. Crazy. Cannot wait. We will be back on Monday [29:01.680 -> 29:07.200] morning for more things Formula One. We hope you're having the best week ever. [29:07.200 -> 29:12.760] Give this podcast a follow on Spotify or Amazon or Apple, wherever you want. We hope you have [29:12.760 -> 29:19.680] the best week ever. Have the best ever. We have the most exciting news coming your way. [29:19.680 -> 29:27.000] Oh my god, Fab's- You ain't gonna friggin believe it. Fab kept something secret from me, didn't ya, you cheeky little shit. [29:27.000 -> 29:32.400] We have this thing where if both of us are working on something, we keep it secret from the other person [29:32.400 -> 29:34.500] because, like, you don't want to get their hopes up, do you know what I mean? [29:34.500 -> 29:36.500] So we wait till shit's in the bag. [29:36.500 -> 29:42.000] I've known about this news for a month now, and it's been the hardest thing in the world trying to keep it a secret from Jake. [29:42.000 -> 29:43.700] He didn't tell me anything! [29:43.700 -> 29:46.080] And I let the- I sp spilled the beans a little bit. [29:46.080 -> 29:48.080] And then like our manager, Millie was like, [29:48.080 -> 29:49.200] no, no, no, don't say anything else. [29:49.200 -> 29:51.280] Then I had to backpedal and pretend that like, [29:51.280 -> 29:53.240] oh no, that I've been ignored. [29:53.240 -> 29:54.080] No one's talking to you. [29:54.080 -> 29:54.900] He's been lying to me. [29:54.900 -> 29:57.840] Oh, by the way, you absolutely blew it on our last episode. [29:57.840 -> 30:00.440] Alex, Alex Albon is the tallest on the grid, [30:00.440 -> 30:01.960] not George Russell. [30:01.960 -> 30:02.800] Just to clear that one up. [30:02.800 -> 30:03.640] I got something wrong, what a surprise. [30:03.640 -> 30:07.000] You fabbed the facts off Google and they were still bloody wrong. [30:07.000 -> 30:09.000] Guys make sure you like and subscribe. [30:09.000 -> 30:12.000] But no thank you very much for being here we hope you have an amazing week. [30:12.000 -> 30:14.000] We'll see you guys Monday morning. [30:14.000 -> 30:15.000] Five star rating. [30:15.000 -> 30:17.000] Cannot wait to tell you our exciting news. [30:17.000 -> 30:19.000] Imola's coming up baby. [30:19.000 -> 30:20.000] It's gonna be a good one. [30:20.000 -> 30:22.000] We got a sprint race coming. [30:22.000 -> 30:23.000] It's happening. [30:23.000 -> 30:24.000] It's happening. 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