WE'RE RUNNING A LAP OF SILVERSTONE😳

Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! It's Sunday evening and we're a bit rough round the edges because Matt Gallagher got us really drunk last night. Anyway, we're running a lap of Silverstone circuit tomorrow with Redbull so this could very well be the last episode of Pitstop because theres a high chance we don't come back from this one. Enjoy the episode guys and maybe see you Thursday!
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# Pit Stop Podcast Episode Summary:

## Introduction:

- Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, the hosts of the Pit Stop Podcast, begin the episode with banter and excitement.
- They discuss their recent encounter with Matt Gallagher, the co-founder of P1, and the possibility of having Matt and Tommy on the podcast.
- They acknowledge the upcoming Alpine car launch and express their anticipation for the event.

## Alpine Car Launch:

- Jake and Fabio share their experience at the Alpine car launch, which was held at the Printworks in London.
- They describe the venue as a historic and renowned location for rave scenes.
- They mention the unique atmosphere of the event, which included a rave after the car launch.
- They discuss the Alpine cars, highlighting the pink and blue color scheme.
- They explain that the pink car is only for the first few races and will be repainted later in the season.

## Mercedes Engine Issues:

- The hosts bring up rumors about Mercedes' engine problems during their shakedown.
- They speculate that Mercedes might have to send their engines back to the factory for repairs.
- They emphasize that this information is based on rumors and that they cannot confirm its accuracy.

## Aston Martin's Honest Approach:

- Jake and Fabio praise Aston Martin for being transparent about their car's development.
- They mention that Fernando Alonso has publicly stated that Aston Martin's car is 100% legitimate, unlike some other teams.

## Silverstone Running Challenge:

- The hosts reveal that they will be participating in a running challenge at Silverstone the following day.
- They express their nervousness about the event, given their lack of fitness.
- They explain that they have received a bag of equipment from Red Bull, including a pulse roller, recovery garments, and other items.
- They joke about the strange-looking recovery garments and their mint scent.

## Lego McLaren Formula One Car:

- Jake and Fabio discuss their recent completion of the Lego McLaren Formula One car.
- They express their satisfaction with the final product and acknowledge that Fabio did most of the work.
- They mention that the car took a few days to build, requiring intense focus and dedication.

## Hogwarts Legacy Review:

- Fabio shares his thoughts on the recently released video game, Hogwarts Legacy.
- He praises the game's overall quality but expresses his desire for an online multiplayer mode.
- He believes that adding online features would greatly enhance the game's experience.

## Most Experienced F1 Teams:

- The hosts engage in a quiz to determine the most experienced teams on the 2023 F1 grid.
- They consider the combined race experience of both drivers in each team.
- They start from the least experienced team and gradually move up the list.
- After some deliberation, they correctly identify the top three teams with the most experience: Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Red Bull.

## Voice Note from Andy Moore:

- Jake plays a voice note from a listener named Andy Moore, who asks the hosts to name the best F1 driver who hasn't won a world championship.
- They acknowledge the great delivery of the question and appreciate Andy's enthusiasm.
- They struggle to come up with an immediate answer, highlighting the difficulty of the question.
- They briefly mention George Russell as a potential candidate but acknowledge his relative newness to the sport.

## Conclusion:

- The hosts wrap up the episode with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Silverstone running challenge.
- They thank the listeners for tuning in and encourage them to subscribe to the podcast. # The Pit Stop Podcast Episode Summary:

## Introduction:
- The podcast hosts, Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, engage in a lighthearted discussion about Formula One drivers who deserve to be recognized for their achievements despite not winning a world championship.
- They mention notable drivers like Sterling Moss, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Rubens Barrichello, and Daniel Ricciardo, acknowledging their impressive wins and contributions to the sport.
- The hosts also express their excitement for the upcoming release of the Netflix series "Drive to Survive" and discuss their fitness goals, particularly in preparation for a 4-mile run around the Silverstone track the following day.

## Silverstone Run Preparations:
- The hosts discuss the challenges of running around the Silverstone track, especially considering their lack of fitness and the absence of air conditioning in their gym.
- They acknowledge the need for energy during the run and plan to bring Red Bull cans to boost their stamina.
- The hosts also mention their desire to participate in the Red Bull Soapbox event and express their admiration for Red Bull's dirt bike content.

## Red Bull Soapbox Event:
- The hosts discuss the possibility of assembling a team of mechanics to build a car for the Red Bull Soapbox event.
- They mention reaching out to Matt Gallagher and potentially involving real Red Bull mechanics to train them for the event.
- The hosts envision a scenario where the entire Red Bull pit crew pushes their car down the ramp, emphasizing the need to promise them beers afterward.

## Conclusion:
- The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Silverstone run and encourage listeners to rate the podcast five stars and follow them on social media.
- They also mention the uncertainty of the weather conditions for the run and jokingly consider using wheelies or having Fab give Jake a piggyback ride.
- The hosts bid farewell to the listeners, promising to provide updates throughout the day from the Silverstone track.