Firing Up For 2021 With Max & Checo

On this edition of Talking Bull, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez ask each other the questions on mic for the very first time! Find out about their first experiences of the RB16B, what they'd like to do if they were not in F1, plus they teach us some useful Dutch and Spanish phrases. We also have a very exclusive track from the Red Bull Batalla to finish.

- The host welcomes listeners to a special edition of Talking Bull, featuring Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez together on the mic for the first time.
- The episode includes an exclusive track from the 2020 European Grand Prix.
- The off-season is coming to an end, and the new F1 season is approaching.
- Red Bull Racing launched their 2021 car, the RB16B, with some carryover from last season due to the deferral of new regulations to 2022.
- Honda introduced a new power unit for its final season in F1, which Max and Sergio tested at Silverstone.

**Max and Sergio Q&A:**

- **Max to Sergio:** How was your off-season?
- Sergio spent time with family in Mexico and enjoyed warm weather.
- **Sergio to Max:** What was your first experience with the RB16B like?
- Max found the car has potential but needs setup work before the first race in Bahrain.
- **Max to Sergio:** How has it been settling into a new team after so long with another team?
- Sergio finds it a big change, especially with different procedures, seating positions, and engineers.
- **Sergio to Max:** What do you think about a 23-race season?
- Max acknowledges it will be a busy and challenging season.
- **Max to Sergio:** If you were in danger and had to choose another F1 driver to save your life, who would it be and why?
- Sergio would choose Daniel Ricciardo, but he thinks they might drown together.
- Max thinks sticking with the team is the safest option.
- **Sergio to Max:** What was the most fun series you've raced in?
- Max enjoyed Formula 3 for its downforce and go-kart-like feel.
- Sergio also enjoyed Formula 3, describing it as a big go-kart.
- **Max to Sergio:** What do you remember about racing when you were 4 years old?
- Sergio started karting at 4 after seeing another kid driving even younger.
- His family became close with the other kid's family, and they had a lot of success together in karting.
- **Sergio to Max:** What were you doing in 2011?
- Max was in go-karting, his second year of international competition.
- **Max to Sergio:** I hear you like practical jokes. Have you played any on a teammate?
- Sergio played music that Nico Hülkenberg hated during their time as teammates.
- **Sergio to Max:** Tell me something I definitely won't know about you.
- Max promises to show Sergio something later that will impress him.
- **Max to Sergio:** What food should I eat when I go to your home race at Zandvoort?
- Sergio recommends bitterballen, frikandelle, frites bechaux, and other Dutch specialties.
- **Sergio to Max:** Who on the grid are you looking forward to racing and beating this season?
- Max wants to beat the team that has been finishing ahead of Red Bull in recent years.
- **Max to Sergio:** What's one sport you'd like to be taught by another Red Bull athlete?
- Max wants to ride a MotoGP bike and experience the speed.
- **Sergio to Max:** If you could race any vehicle around any circuit, what would it be?
- Max and Sergio discuss the possibility of racing a caravan against each other, trying to break it off the car for bonus points.
- **Max to Sergio:** Who always has good snacks in the team?
- Sergio doesn't indulge in snacks during race weekends to avoid gaining weight.
- **Sergio to Max:** Do you listen to any podcasts? Do you know the name of this podcast?
- Max doesn't listen to podcasts, but he knows this podcast is called Talking Bull.
- **Max to Sergio:** Who to look out for in the factory?
- Sergio warns Max about the marketing team, calling them a bit weird.
- **Sergio to Max:** Did you start any hobbies last year?
- Max didn't have time for hobbies due to the busy F1 schedule.
- **Max to Sergio:** What is your first memory of a racetrack?
- Sergio's first memory is attending the 2002 Indianapolis Grand Prix with his father.
- **Sergio to Max:** Where are you going to take me when we're racing in Mexico City?
- Max plans to take Sergio to his karting track for some racing and tacos.

**Conclusion:**

- The episode ends with an exclusive track from the Red Bull Batalla de Carlos, a global freestyle rap competition.