Kieran Downie
Parc Fermé Parlay | F1, Formula E & Motorsport
Parc Fermé Parlay is brought to you by Kieran Downie, a die hard Formula 1 fan. Here to bring you all the latest from both on and off the F1 track, from Grand Prix action, team news and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
2026 F1 British Grand Prix Race Review 08.07.2026 44:42
WHAT A WEEKEND IT WAS... The British Grand Prix was a bit of a banger that ended fairly underwhelmingly. In todays episode we discuss the Silverstone being a poor track for the 2026 rules, the controversy around the race ending under Safety Car conditions, more reliability woes for Mercedes, Lando Norris' surprising performance, McLaren being behind their rivals, Max Verstappens dangerous end to h...
2026 F1 British Grand Prix Predictions 01.07.2026 13:56
IT'S BRITISH GRAND PRIX WEEK! It's our home race, it's our first F1 race and we are SOOO excited! Before we kick off our British Grand Prix weekend, it's time to dive into our predictions for a jam packed Sprint weekend! It's the BEST weekend of the year! 🔴 Subscribe now for more Formula 1 news, analysis, and race reviews! Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email...
2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix Race Review 29.06.2026 36:25
It may not have been the banger I expected, but the 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix was a decent wee race! Topics discussed include a complete disaster of a weekend for F1's newest team Cadillac, another strong performance for both the Racing Bulls of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, Ferrari bringing their first ADUO upgraded engine, Ferrari once again making the wrong strategy call for their driver, M...
Our Predictions for the 2026 F1 Austrian Grand Prix 23.06.2026 11:53
After a quick week off F1 is back and we are heading to the Red Bull Ring in the Styrian hills for the Austrian Grand Prix. Topics discussed include Mercedes backing out of its bid to have the Monaco result reviewed again, our feelings on whether Pierre Gasly's penalty should have been annulled, the anticipation surrounding Ferrari's upgraded engine and new fuel as part of ADUO, whether the Merced...
2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix Winners & Losers 21.06.2026 14:05
The 2026 Formula E Sanya E-Prix was pure, unadulterated chaos from start to finish and Kieran is here to breakdown his winners & losers. Topics discussed include a solid and controlled race from Andretti's Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich, a complete disaster for the Formula E Championship Top 4 Mitch Evans, Oliver Rowland, Edoardo Mortara and Pascal Wehrlein, Pepe Marti performing way above e...
2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Race Review 14.06.2026 33:48
F1 IS SO GODDAMN BACK BABY! In todays episode we discuss the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, George Russell looking back on form but still off the pace, Kimi Antonelli's horrible unravelling during the Grand Prix, our thoughts on the potential end of Mercedes domination in 2026, Williams continued struggles, McLaren falling down the pecking order, Racing Bulls strong weekend with Liam Lawson...
Predictions for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix 10.06.2026 13:03
Oh how I have missed a double header!! F1 is back this weekend as we head to Barcelona for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix! In todays episode we discuss the scheduled meeting ahead of the Spanish GP around Alpine's right to review over Pierre Gasly's pit lane speeding penalties in Monaco, the big questions around the new compression ratio tests and whether Mercedes will dominate Barcelona, our suspici...
2026 F1 Monaco Grand Prix Race Review 08.06.2026 38:25
We may not have had many overtakes but the Monaco Grand Prix had so much drama and chaos for us to get stuck into.. SO MUCH DRAMA! In todays episode we discuss the drivers being penalised for speeding in the pit lane and how they might have actually done nothing wrong, an incredible performance from Racing Bulls, another disappointment for McLaren and the reigning champion Lando Norris, Lewis Hami...
Predictions for the 2026 F1 Monaco Grand Prix 02.06.2026 17:59
It is time for F1 to kick off its Euro Summer as we begin the European leg of the F1 season with the Monaco Grand Prix. In todays episode we discuss the FIA deciding to not have any Straight Mode zones in Monaco and mandating a different engine mode to cap the maximum power deployment, Mercedes backing out of the bidding war for a stake of Alpine, McLarens special 1000th GP livery and Kieran's pre...
2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Race Review 25.05.2026 36:53
Well that was pure and utter chaos! In todays episode we discuss all the drama from the Canadian Grand Prix weekend including the dreadful TV direction, the value of the Sprint Race, a disaster for McLaren during the Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton looking the happiest since he joined Ferrari, the intra-team battle coming to ahead at Mercedes plus the rule changes for 2027 being at risk... F1 Agrees (i...
Predictions for the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix 20.05.2026 16:24
F1 is finally back (again) and we are heading to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix! In this episode we discuss dancers in Montreal Strip Clubs striking during the F1 weekend, Max Verstappen's team racing at the Nurburgring 24, the rumours of Esteban Ocon being dropped mid-season at Haas before Kieran breaks down his predictions for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend! 🔴 Subscribe now...
2026 Formula E Monaco E-Prix Winners & Losers 19.05.2026 16:27
We are back from an incredible weekend in Monaco for the Formula E double header which was an absolute banger! In todays episode we discuss an incredible recovery for Antonio Felix Da Costa, the beginning of Mitch Evans' title charge, an incredible weekend for Felipe Drugovich, Nyck DeVries finally having a good race weekend, a Oliver Rowland classic during the Sunday ePrix, disappointment for Por...
F1 has agreed to SCRAP the 50/50 Engine Power Split 13.05.2026 13:38
F1 has agreed in principle to ditch the 50/50 power split for 2027. In todays episode we discuss F1's plan to move to a power split ratio of 60/40 for 2027, the proposed changes to the rules for 2027, the complications that come with changing the rules and some concessions which may need to be made and our thoughts on the change of the power split between battery and ICE. 🔴 Subscribe now fo...
2026 Formula E Berlin ePrix Winners & Losers 06.05.2026 17:08
The Formula E Berlin ePrix double header was a banger with all the typical Formula E craziness. In this episode we discuss Nico Mueller's incredible first win for Porsche on their 75th anniversary at home, Oliver Rowlands continued consistency, a rollercoaster weekend for Nick Cassidy, Mitch Evans statement win on Sunday, another disappointing weekend for Nyck de Vries, the continued technical iss...
2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Race Review 04.05.2026 59:08
A banger... in Miami? Unheard of but oh my god did Miami deliver with one of the best races we have seen in a good old time. In this episode we discuss the reasons behind F1's decision to bring forward the start time of the Miami Grand Prix, Lance Stroll's scathing comments about the new rules, the huge reliability issues plaguing Audi, a rollercoaster in performance for McLaren, the dominance of...
Predictions for the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix 29.04.2026 21:19
F1 is back after a 5 week unplanned break (please don't mention the 3 week break coming after this weekend), and we are heading stateside for the Miami Grand Prix. This episode we discuss the news that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the calendar from 2027 for five years, a shakeup to the opening stages of the 2027 season, our thoughts on the 'new' pecking order and ask, can anyone beat Merc...
Our Reaction to F1's Proposed Rule Changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix 22.04.2026 20:46
The FIA have confirmed a set of rule changes to the 2026 F1 regulations and to say they are confusing is an understatement! In todays episode, we discuss the package of changes proposed for the 2026 rules, with changes to qualifying, the race, the race start and wet weather conditions, what they actually mean and our thoughts on them. 🔴 Subscribe now for more Formula 1 news, analysis, and r...
Five F1 Teams who will Benefit from Formula 1's April Break 13.04.2026 17:30
As we begin another week in F1's unplanned, enforced April break, Kieran is back today to discuss the 5 teams he thinks will benefit from this month off. In todays episode we discuss McLaren's big upgrades planned for Miami, Audi atrocious race starts, the disaster Red Bull is experiencing, Williams weight and cost cap concerns and the laundry list of issues down at Aston Martin. Plus we get into...
Max Verstappen's Race Engineer is LEAVING Red Bull 09.04.2026 10:45
In another huge blow for Red Bull, Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull and join McLaren in a multimillion pound deal. In todays episode we discuss our reaction to this massive news, the end of an era for Red Bull Racing, why GP moving to McLaren makes sense and what his new role is, what the end of his tenure at Red Bull could look like and what this means fo...
Is Max Verstappen QUITTING F1? 02.04.2026 15:09
In todays episode, Kieran is here to talk about Max Verstappen's much talked about potential departure of Formula 1! We discuss Verstappens comments made to BBC Sport following the Japanese GP, his unhappiness with the 2026 rule set, his current contract and situation with Red Bull, what could keep Max Verstappen in Formula , his options should he decide to leave Red Bull plus our opinion on Verst...
2026 Japanese Grand Prix Race Review 29.03.2026 30:15
The Japanese Grand Prix laid bare the flaws in the 2026 regulations across the weekend which climaxed with a so so race. This episode we discuss qualifying loosing it's magic, the flaws in the 2026 regulations being on full show in Suzuka, Ollie Bearman's terrifying crash, Red Bull's disappointing weekend, Piastri's first race of 2026, Kimi Antonelli's commanding victory and a step backwards to Wi...
Our 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Predictions & the Latest F1 News 25.03.2026 22:27
After a week off F1 is back this weekend and Kieran is back with his predictions. We discuss Jonathan Wheatley's departure as Team Principal of Audi, Jack Crawford's upcoming FP1 session, the FIA's investigation into the Mercedes front wing, our three special Japanese GP liveries, Williams larger troubles and more... 🔴 Subscribe now for more Formula 1 news, analysis, and race reviews! Follo...
Winners & Losers from the Formula E Madrid ePrix 22.03.2026 16:38
Formula E is back for the first ever Madrid ePrix at the Circuito del Jarama, and Kieran is back to break down his winners and losers from a banger race. We discuss an incredible 1-2 for Jaguar, a wily race from Pascal Wehrlein, Dan Ticktum's best race in his Formula E career and the complete and utter disasters for Nyck de Vries, Nick Cassidy, Nissan and DS Penske. 🔴 Subscribe now for more...
Should F1 Drivers be 'Shown the Door' for Criticising the Regulations? | All the Latest F1 News 19.03.2026 25:08
On today's episode, Kieran is back to discuss all the latest F1 news. We discuss F1 putting a hold to any potential rule changes after the Chinese Grand Prix, the messy political games being played between the teams in the paddock, comments made by Juan Pablo Montoya against drivers like Max Verstappen, Ferrari looking for potential engine upgrades through ADUO, another innovation from the Prancin...
BREAKING NEWS: All 20 Formula E drivers send EXPLOSIVE letter to the FIA President! 17.03.2026 10:30
We have some breaking news coming out of Formula E and Kieran is back with an emergency episode to break down all the latest. We discuss the co-signed letter sent to the FIA President Mohammen Ben Sulayem by all 20 Formula E drivers including the list of grievances included in the letter, the requested changes made by the drivers, the 10 Formula E teams unawareness of the letter and our thoughts o...
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