The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

Join Grace and me as we discuss the latest happenings in Formula One, including Franz Tost's controversial remarks about work-life balance in the sport, the internal dynamics at Red Bull Racing, and the generational differences in perspectives on work and life. Let's be fair, maybe something was lost in the translation there. :) We talk about trouble at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez, Le...

Join Grace and me as we discuss Netflix's bid to carry F1 in the US for the 2026 season. We also discuss the new Drive to Survive season and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Reflections 03:01 NFL Offseason and Team Dynamics 06:01 Formula One News and Drive to Survive 09:05 Viewer Trends and Series Performance 12:11 Authenticity and Storytelling in Drive to Survive 14:49 Futur...

Join Grace and me as we discuss F1's nude driver, Johnny Herbet's ousting at FIA, flexible wings and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 03:03 Weather and Groundhog Day Traditions 05:58 Transition to Formula One News 09:00 Las Vegas Grand Prix Updates 12:01 Valtteri Bottas and the Nude Reserve Driver 14:59 Humor and Personal Anecdotes 20:12 The Bold Look: Hair and Style in...

Join Grace and me as we discuss the new FIA's bad-word policy, the F1 car launch event, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and more. We even write Gordon Ramsay's first season of F1's Hell's Kitchen! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments 03:02 F1 News and Recent Events 05:46 FIA Sporting Code Changes 08:48 Discussion on FIA's New Regulations 12:04 Critique of MBS's Leadership 14:54 Gordon Ramsay'...

Join Paul, Grace and me as we discuss the upcoming Daytona 24 hour race and F1 news! We cover Aston martin rumors about Max, Audi, Williams and more. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 03:58 Daytona 24 Hours Preview 10:06 Understanding GTD vs GTD Pro 19:30 Critical Corners at Daytona 20:50 Balance of Power in Racing 22:28 Race Strategy for 24-Hour Events 25:40 Interactions with Other Driver...

Join Grace and me as we reveal what each driver's New Year Resolution should be and we also cover Krack, Colapinto and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:03 Upcoming Events in Racing 06:03 Controversy in Formula One 11:57 Driver Rankings Discussion 24:02 Team Bosses Rankings and Analysis 26:56 Aston Martin's Leadership Shake-Up 35:01 Driver Dynamics and Team Strategies 39:00 AI...

Join Paul, Grace and me as we explain the driver doppelganger's as well as air our 2024 F1 grievances. Is Toto and Susie really Jean-Pierre Sarti and Louise Frederickson?  Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 05:23 Air Your Grievances 12:02 Charles Leclerc's Doppelganger 18:45 Carlos Sainz's Doppelganger 25:10 Fashion Icons: Lewis Hamilton and Johnny Weir 30:26 Admiring Legends: George Russell...

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Join Grace and me as we discuss Red Bull's driver change for 2025 including Lawson, Tsunoda and Perez. Was this the right decision? Should Yuki have been given a chance? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Cheer 06:02 The Impact of Driver Performance on Team Dynamics 08:56 Comparative Analysis of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez 12:03 The Role of Marketing and Personality in F1 15:00 Liam Laws...

Join Grace and me as we review the FIA prize-giving gala from Rwanda covering style, length, etiquette and crowd management. We also cover the Formula 1 news of the week and offer some anecdotal tales for good measure. I do hope MBS weighed each award recipient prior to them taking the stage. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:30 Reflections on the Abu Dhabi Race 03:10 Celebr...

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. We cover Lando Norris and McLaren's constructor's championship win, Pierre Gasly and Alpine's $50M payday and Valtteri Bottas' anti-hero exit from F1. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Final Race of the Season 06:00 McLaren's Journey and Championship Victory 11:57 Mercedes' Strategy a...

Join Paul and me as we review the formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix covering every team and driver as they finished. We also cover the mirror incident, the FIA race director, stewarding and all the other things that made this race a chaotic affair. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 05:37 Debris and Safety Concerns 11:23 Race Control and Decision-Making Issues 19:42 Team Performances: Red...

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix covering each team and driver. We discuss George's win from pole, Lewis's incredible recovery drive and Lance's radio issue as well as Paul's radio issue. Apologies for the technical difficulties. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Las Vegas Grand Prix 03:02 Excitement and Challenges of the Race 06:04 Race Coverage and Track Layout 0...

Join Grace and me as we discuss departures of Damon Hill, Greg Maffei, Neils Wittich and more on this week's Formula 1 podcast. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 02:59 High Profile Departures in Formula One Broadcasting 06:03 The Impact of Bias in Broadcasting 08:52 The Role of Former Drivers in Broadcasting 12:06 Sky Sports' Strategy and Future Direction 15:07 The Evolution...

Join Grace and me as we discuss the big controversies in Formula 1 this week including Audi, Lewis leaving, water, races and more! We cover the concept of rotating F1 schedules, swear gate, water gate, Toto Jokes and more.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 02:59 The Audi Controversy in Formula One 11:58 Economic Pressures and Their Impact on F1 Teams 18:13 The Future of Aud...

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix covering Verstappen's dramatic win and Alpines incredible podium! We cover each team and driver as they finished and discuss the strategy that cost Lando Norris the win, the rookies and the hype and much more. Chapters: 00:00Introduction to the Race Weekend Dynamics 02:55Porsche vs. Other Racing Legends 05:56McLaren's Strategy and Dr...

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula ! Mexico Grand Prix cover each team and driver. We discuss the Lando and Max clash, the penalties, Ferrari's resurgence, Mercedes, Haas, Alpine, and much more. Chapters: 00:00Introduction to the Mexico Grand Prix Podcast 03:03The Challenges of Racing at High Altitude 06:05Analyzing the Mexico Grand Prix Race Dynamics 08:57Ferrari's Resurgence and Carlos Sa...

Join Paul and me as we discuss Ferrari's win at the USGP in Austin and the clash between Lando and Max! We cover each team as they finish, present awards and even discuss Yuki, Liam, Franco and much more.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the US Grand Prix 03:02 Aston Martin's Valkyrie Test 06:00 Circuit of the Americas Overview 09:03 Track Dynamics and Challenges 12:01 Race Weekend Expectations 15:...

Michael Andretti stepped down from his job and we discuss what that might mean for Andretti F1 team as well as Red Bull being poached and young teen sensation, Lance stroll. All this and more so join Grace and me as we uncover all the details and even talk about Will Buxton for a change. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 04:13 Formula One News: Red Bull's Personnel Changes 15:34 An...

Where can Franco Colapinto go for the 2025 season and what about all the other young drivers waiting to get in to Formula 1? We discuss the young driver dilemma and much more on this episode so join me and Grace as we unpack the issues.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Introduction 02:59 The Challenges of Formula One's Busy Schedule 05:59 Franco Calapinto: Argentina's New Hope in F1 11:55...

Let's discuss Daniel Ricciardo, Alpine's Mercedes engine deal and Zak having everyone's back! Join Grace and me as we discuss the Formula 1 headlines of the week. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Co-host Introduction 02:58 MotoGP and F1 Updates 05:52 Renault's Exit from F1 Engine Building 08:56 Daniel Ricciardo's Departure from Red Bull 12:00 McLaren's Strategic Moves 15:07 FIA's Challenges and Cr...

In this episodes we cover each team and discuss if Daniel Ricciardo was mistreated by Red Bull as well as Franco Colapinto's terrific drive. Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Race Weekend Overview 02:53 Insights from the IMSA Race at Indianapolis 06:04 The Experience of Listening to Race...

Join Paul and Todd as they review the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. They cover Oscar Piastri's race craft and potential, Ferrari's upgrades, red Bull's downfall, McLaren's progress, and even answer your mailbag questions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Race 03:04 Previewing the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 06:00 Baku's Unique Challenge...

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Adrian Newey news, Ferrari's reshuffle, Audi's second driver choice and Nico Rosberg's personality. You'll also hear things like "petulant" and Valtteri Bottas and George Russell leaving Mercedes.  Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcferme Visit us here:  https://theparcferme.com/ Buy Merch here:  https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products Buy us a...

Join Paul and Todd as they review the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix in this podcast episode. We cover each team and driver as they finished and discuss the Oscar Piastri pass, Lando's woes, Ferrari's win and red Bull's decline. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Celebrating Ferrari and Aston Martin Victories 11:23 Ferrari's Improved Tire Sympathy and McLaren's Strategy Questioned 19:27 The Passion an...