Kieran Downie

Parc Fermé Parlay | F1, Formula E & Motorsport

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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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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Reaction to the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Practice 19.04.2025

The most comparative practice session has wrapped in Saudi and Kieran's here to break down and react to some standout performances from the midfield AND a very unlucky ending to FP2 for one of the drivers. It's shaping up to be an exciting weekend of F1 action on the 2nd fastest circuit on the calendar! Could we get a surprise for Pole position? We'll find out soon.... Follow along on social media...

Our Predictions for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 17.04.2025

It's time for our predictions for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Will it be another Piastri masterclass or will we see another on the top step of the podium? Let's see what the vibes are saying as Kieran lays out his predictions for Pole Position, the Podium Positions and 3 other predictions for this weekends Grand Prix. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierando...

Our 2025 Bahrain GP Race Review 14.04.2025

Bahrain delivered the race of the year so far! From differing strategies across the board and FANTASTIC on track action, there's plenty to discuss as Kieran breaks down the performances from all 20 drivers. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Reaction to Liam Lawson being DROPPED at Red Bull for Yuki Tsunoda 28.03.2025

It's been two weeks and despite two fairly dreadful performances, Red Bull have done the seemingly unthinkable already and DROPPED Liam Lawson in favour of Yuki Tsunoda for the Japanese Grand Prix onwards. We're breaking down our thoughts on what could be a career defining decision for both Lawson and Tsunoda. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co....

Our 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Race Review 23.03.2025

We're back for our second Race Review of the 2025 season. We discuss some impressive performances from a few midfielders, an unexpected title challenger and another unfortunate performance from two rookie drivers. PLUS our live reaction to the MAJOR post-race drama involving Ferrari and Alpine. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Aca...

Reaction to Chinese GP Qualifying 22.03.2025

Kieran is back to discuss all the action from the qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix from some banger laps and some that left us with more questions than answers! We also cover some major talking points from the Sprint Race and Sprint Qualifying. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Our Predictions for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix 19.03.2025

It's almost time for Round Two of the 2025 Formula 1 Season which means Kieran is back to make his predictions for the Chinese Grand Prix AND the first Sprint Race of the year. Will the new 'Mini DRS' guidelines affecting the rear wings curb performance of the McLaren? Will we see a Rookie redemption? And who will leave China have stood on the op step of the podium. Let's get into it! Follow along...

2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Review 16.03.2025

A rain soaked Sunday led to some absolute chaos out on track during the Australian Grand Prix. With plenty shunts, spins and crashes everywhere, the opening round of the 2025 F1 season left us with plenty to talk about. Who managed to perform and who struggled... lets get into it! Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Reaction to the 2025 Australian GP Qualifying 15.03.2025

Welcome back Ferrari depression! With a dominant display at the front of the pack, some outstanding results from the midfield and a couple of surprising Q1 exits, Qualifying in Melbourne has given us an interesting grid for tomorrows race. Kieran is back to discuss all the action from the Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email...

Our Reaction to the 2025 Australian GP Practice 14.03.2025

It was a very early morning here in the UK as we woke for the first 2 practice sessions for the 2025 F1 season! Cars were back on track and it's time for us all to overreact because are Williams cooking? We're here to break down all the action from FP1 and FP2 including some great running across the board, a few surprises and a couple unfortunate incidents... Follow along on social media: Twitter...

Our Predictions for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix 12.03.2025

FORMULA 1 IS SO BACK!! And so are we with our first predictions for the first race weekend of the 2025 F1 season. Who will nab the first pole position of the year and who will continue their testing form and leave Melbourne as the first winner? Let's get into it! Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Our HONEST Thoughts on Drive to Survive Season 7 09.03.2025

Drive to Survive Season 7 has landed and we binged watched the whole season so you don't have to. In our most unfiltered episode yet, we get into our VERY honest thoughts and feelings of each episode of DTS Season 7 covering Netflix's shady editing, the erasure of some huge moments of the 2024 season and questioning if this is the most real DTS has ever been... Follow along on social media: Twitte...

Everything We Learned from F1 Pre-Season Testing 02.03.2025

We made it everyone... F1 cars were back out on track for three days of Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain. We seen plenty running from every team (some more than others) and a series of ridiculous red flags throughout the three days. Are McLaren cooking? Is Red Bull in trouble? Are Williams going to be the 2025 Constructors Champions? it's time to overreact and dive into all 3 days of testing AND the...

Our 2025 F1 Livery Ratings and F1 75 Reaction 23.02.2025

The 2025 F1 Season is officially underway with the F1 75 Live Launch night where all 10 teams revealed their 2025 liveries... but which teams nailed it and which teams left us wanting more? We're here to breakdown our thoughts on each teams livery and some of our reactions and ratings may surprise you! Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hoste...

Predicting the 2025 F1 Championship (21st - 1st) 17.02.2025

It's time for part two of our Predictions for the 2025 F1 season and it's a big one. We're predicting the entire F1 Championship grid from 21st - 1st. Who is finishing last and who is taking the top spot and have we got it right? Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our BOLD Predictions for the 2025 F1 Season 10.02.2025

The 2025 F1 season is almost upon us which means it is time for... OUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2025 F1 SEASON! Will one of our rookies win a GP in their first year? Will we be waving goodbye to any of our drivers throughout the year? Will we see some unexpected podiums or a long awaited race win? And importantly... who do we think will reign victorious in the Drivers and Constructors Championships? Fo...

Is the FIA trying to ruin Formula 1? 27.01.2025

The FIA (Formula 1's governing body) have announced some absolutely baffling rule changes to the International Sporting Code, which have introduced some insane guidelines for breaches to the rules in an apparent attempt to govern what the drivers can and can't say, swearing and a hard stance on keeping the sport neutral. We're here with our reaction to the new rules and the alarming precedent bein...

Reaction to Lewis Hamilton's First Days at Ferrari 22.01.2025

The wait is FINALLY over as Lewis Hamilton heads to Maranello for his first days as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver! From the initial photo with Lewis looking like a Don outside Enzo Ferrari's office to the reveal of Hamilton in Ferrari red overalls and his first running out on track in Ferrari machinery, these few days have a certain aura about them that is unrivalled. Follow along on social media:...

EXPLAINED: F1 2026 Regulations 20.01.2025

From the January 2025, testing on the 2026 F1 cars has become legal for the teams so there is no better time for us to dive into the 2026 Regulation changes and go through how these will effect the cars for 2026. With major changes coming to the Power Units, Chassis and Aerodynamics, this is one of the most comprehensive regulation changes in recent history and we are here to break it all down. Fo...

Is Jack Doohan being replaced by Franco Colapinto? Aston Martins new Team Principal & Track Rotation | F1 News 13.01.2025

Welcome back to the 'Breaking News' graphic! It's been a big week for news coming out of Formula 1 with a major management restructure at Aston Martin, a contract extension for Spa-Francorchamps and the unofficial confirmation of future Track Rotation AND the big news that Franco Colapinto has signed a multi-year contract with Alpine as a reserve driver... bad news if you are Jack Doohan! We're he...

Reaction to the FULL 2025 F1 Grid 06.01.2025

Happy New Year everyone! It's 2025 and we're back after the holidays to discuss the FULL 2025 Formula 1 driver line up. It was a huge year for driver changes (2024 silly season certainly lived up to its name) and we're hear to break it all down from the shock of Hamilton moving to Ferrari, Sainz heading to Williams, Lawson's promotion to Red Bull and of course the introduction of 5 rookies to the...

PART TWO: 2024 F1 Driver Ratings for the ENTIRE season (11-1) 30.12.2024

It's time for Part Two of our end of year 2024 F1 Driver Ratings. We're ranking the performances of the remaining 11 drivers through all 24 races of the 2024 F1 season. From Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris to Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who impressed us the most and who needs just a little bit more. Follow along on social media: Twitter Threads Instagram TikTok Email: kierandow@live.co.uk Hos...

PART ONE: 2024 F1 Driver Ratings for the ENTIRE Season (24-12) 29.12.2024

The 2024 F1 season is over and it is time for our and your end of year driver ratings. We're kicking things off at the back of the pack with the first 13 drivers, ranking their performances through all 24 races this year. From Zhou Guanyu, Kevin Magnussen and Franco Colapinto to Logan Sargeant, Daniel Ricciardo and Pierre Gasly, who impressed us.. and who left us wanting more. Follow along on soci...

BREAKING: Reaction to Sergio Perez losing his Red Bull F1 seat 19.12.2024

It's official... the worst kept secret in F1 is out: Sergio Perez will not race for Red Bull next season. We're here to breakdown the statement from Checo, why it took so long for the decision to be made, who will be replacing him and why it seems Red Bull are about to make the same mistake they have made in the past. *note... this episode was recorded prior to Liam Lawson being announced as a Red...

2024 Abu Dhabi GP Race Review 09.12.2024

Well... that is the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season. With the Constructors' title going right down to the chequered flag after some lap 1 drama, Abi Dhabi also saw 4 retirements, 2 banger races to remember and a whole load of goodbyes up and down the paddock. Lets get into all 20 drivers and their performances for the final Grand Prix of the 2024 F1 season. Submit your 2024 Driver Ratings here Fo...

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