2023 F1 PREDICTIONS & A SPECIAL GUEST🔮

Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! Season 2 Episode 2. Today we're bringing you our drivers and constructors predictions for the 2023 Formula 1 Season... Let us know yours on our Insta @PitStop. We also have a special guest in todays pod because we caught up with our good pal Jake Hughes in Mexico ahead of the first Formula E race of the season! We will be back on Thursday to give some more awful predictions... ENJOY!
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**Pre-Season Predictions for the 2023 Formula One Season**

* **Top 10 Constructors:**

1. Red Bull
2. Ferrari
3. Mercedes
4. Aston Martin
5. Alpine
6. McLaren
7. Alfa Romeo
8. Haas
9. Williams
10. AlphaTauri

* **Top 10 Drivers:**

1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Fernando Alonso
5. Lewis Hamilton
6. George Russell
7. Lando Norris
8. Esteban Ocon
9. Kevin Magnussen
10. Valtteri Bottas

**Key Insights and Perspectives:**

* There is a general consensus among the hosts that Red Bull and Ferrari will be the top two teams in the 2023 season, with Mercedes as a potential challenger.
* The midfield battle is expected to be tight, with Aston Martin, Alpine, McLaren, Alfa Romeo, Haas, Williams, and AlphaTauri all in contention for points.
* Max Verstappen is the favorite to win the Drivers' Championship, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz as his main rivals.
* Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell are also expected to be in the mix for podium finishes and race wins.

**Important Quotes and Statements:**

* "I think Red Bull and Ferrari are going to be the top two teams. Mercedes might be a challenger, but I think they're still a bit behind." - Jake
* "The midfield is going to be really tight. There are a lot of teams that are capable of scoring points." - Fabrizio
* "Max Verstappen is the favorite for the Drivers' Championship. He's the best driver on the grid right now." - Jake
* "Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are both capable of challenging Verstappen for the title. They're both very talented drivers." - Fabrizio

**Overall Message and Takeaway:**

The 2023 Formula One season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent memory. With several teams and drivers capable of winning races and challenging for the championship, it's sure to be a thrilling season of racing. **Podcast Episode Summary: Predicting the 2023 Formula One Season**

**Hosts:** Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca

**Key Points:**

* The hosts begin by discussing the upcoming release of the new season of Drive to Survive on Netflix, expressing their excitement and wondering if they will be featured in it. They imagine scenarios where they could be shown in the background of races or interacting with drivers.

* They then move on to their main topic: their predictions for the 2023 Formula One season. They start by revealing their constructor standings, with both of them placing AlphaTauri in last place. They discuss the team's struggles and speculate on whether Red Bull is giving them inferior cars.

* Next, they go through their driver standings, starting from the bottom. They agree on Haas and Williams for the bottom two spots, with Williams having an edge due to Alex Albon's consistency. They place Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin in the middle, with Aston Martin's potential boost from their new factory being a factor. Alpine and McLaren follow, with the hosts acknowledging McLaren's potential for a strong season.

* For the top three, the hosts diverge in their opinions. Jake predicts George Russell, Oscar Piastri, and Lewis Hamilton, while Fabio goes with Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez (with a mid-season driver swap for Daniel Ricciardo), and Charles Leclerc. They discuss their reasons for these predictions, considering factors such as car performance, driver talent, and team dynamics.

* They conclude by comparing their top 10 driver predictions, noting that they have the same drivers in the top nine but differ on the order. They also discuss the potential for chaos and excitement on the track, especially with the addition of Oscar Piastri to the McLaren team.

**Overall Message:**

The podcast provides an entertaining and insightful look at the upcoming Formula One season, with the hosts offering their expert analysis and predictions. They engage in lively discussions, sharing their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of different teams and drivers. While they have some disagreements, they ultimately come together to provide a comprehensive overview of what fans can expect in 2023. **Introduction:**

Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, the hosts of the Pit Stop Podcast, engage in a lighthearted and entertaining discussion about their predictions for the upcoming Formula One season. They acknowledge that these predictions are more about expressing faith in their instincts rather than making accurate forecasts.

**2023 Season Predictions:**

1. **Jake's Predictions:**

- Russell to finish first, Piastri second, Hamilton third, Verstappen fourth, and Leclerc fifth.
- Gasly, Norris, Alonso, Sainz, and Perez to follow in the top ten.
- Oscar Piastri to come in second in the driver's standings, emphasizing his impressive track record of winning championships.

2. **Fabio's Predictions:**

- Verstappen to win the championship, followed by Hamilton and Leclerc.
- Norris, Russell, and Sainz to finish in the top six.
- Gasly, Alonso, and Ocon to round out the top ten.
- Filippo Djokovic to score more points than Nico Hulkenberg.

**Mid-Season Driver Swap Prediction:**

Jake predicts a mid-season driver swap, adding an element of intrigue to the upcoming season.

**Lewis Hamilton's 8th World Championship Prediction:**

Fabio surprises Jake with an unexpected prediction: Lewis Hamilton to win his 8th World Championship. This goes against Fabio's previous predictions and sparks a discussion about the possibility of Hamilton's continued dominance.

**Call for Listener Predictions:**

The hosts encourage listeners to share their own predictions on Instagram, promising to read and promote the best ones on their website.

**Reflections on the Podcast's Growth and Challenges:**

The hosts acknowledge the challenges of running the podcast as a small team, with Jake expressing his gratitude for the support of their listeners. They discuss the possibility of expanding the podcast's team in the future.

**Conclusion:**

The podcast ends with the hosts expressing their enthusiasm for the upcoming Formula One season and thanking their listeners for their support. They encourage listeners to rate the podcast and hit the follow button to stay updated on new episodes.

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[01:00.440 -> 01:02.240] We can't say, we can't be saying this.
[01:02.240 -> 01:04.840] Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine, Aston Martin,
[01:04.840 -> 01:06.440] Haas, Williams, Alfa Tauri...
[01:06.440 -> 01:09.120] Oh my god, you're forgetting Alfa Romeo!
[01:09.120 -> 01:11.120] Ooooooh!
[01:11.120 -> 01:13.120] Rudebus comes!
[01:13.120 -> 01:15.120] That's so bad!
[01:15.120 -> 01:28.480] Welcome back to the Pit Stop Podcast, episode 2 of season 2.
[01:28.480 -> 01:29.480] Let's go.
[01:29.480 -> 01:30.480] I'm Jake.
[01:30.480 -> 01:31.480] I'm Fabrizio.
[01:31.480 -> 01:32.480] I'm straight into doing that.
[01:32.480 -> 01:33.480] I don't know.
[01:33.480 -> 01:35.960] That's because we had to do that thing the other day.
[01:35.960 -> 01:36.960] We're still, oh the trailer.
[01:36.960 -> 01:37.960] Yes.
[01:37.960 -> 01:38.960] Yeah, we did.
[01:38.960 -> 01:39.960] We had to introduce ourselves again.
[01:39.960 -> 01:43.840] We're not very good at trailers, but if you do go to the top of the thing, it says trailer
[01:43.840 -> 01:44.840] now.
[01:44.840 -> 01:45.400] At the top of the thing? Go to the top of the thing, it says trailer now, we uh... At the top of the thing?
[01:45.400 -> 01:48.800] The... go to the top of the Spotify or whatever and click trailer, right?
[01:48.800 -> 01:52.200] You can hear like a minute of me and Fab, that took us ages to do.
[01:52.200 -> 01:56.200] It's weird, we could chat for ages, but when it comes to like, you've got to do a minute and get all the important stuff in.
[01:56.200 -> 01:58.000] As soon as the pressure's on, yeah.
[01:58.000 -> 01:58.800] I know.
[01:58.800 -> 02:00.200] We were there over and over again.
[02:00.200 -> 02:01.800] This is why we don't go live, mate.
[02:01.800 -> 02:04.200] No, but at some point we should take on live.
[02:04.200 -> 02:05.840] I feel like live would be funnier.
[02:05.840 -> 02:06.680] In what way?
[02:06.680 -> 02:08.400] I feel like it'd have to be online.
[02:08.400 -> 02:10.360] We'd get away with more stuff online.
[02:10.360 -> 02:12.760] We'd also need it to be 10 seconds behind
[02:12.760 -> 02:13.960] so it could be instantly cut
[02:13.960 -> 02:16.040] if something terribly happened from in studio.
[02:16.040 -> 02:18.240] I know one day we're gonna go live on Sky Sports
[02:18.240 -> 02:20.520] at the F1 and I'm gonna seize up.
[02:22.280 -> 02:26.000] I reckon the first time we get live on somewhere like that now we'll just be me and
[02:26.000 -> 02:29.360] you in the paddock after a couple of beers walking out one of the boat homes or something.
[02:29.360 -> 02:36.360] Ted will just be wandering around and we'll be like Ted! Ted! Beer in hand. I still think
[02:36.360 -> 02:40.280] we'll drop ourselves in it somehow. Yeah. Live is a dangerous thing but it is quite
[02:40.280 -> 02:43.680] nice to tell the people our names because it is a new season we may have new listeners.
[02:43.680 -> 02:47.440] Do you know what it's quite nice that it's nearly February. No, it's not
[02:49.080 -> 02:54.200] Nearly February that's ridiculous. It's a week. It's a week away, but that is ridiculous really isn't it?
[02:54.200 -> 02:57.560] Oh, you're not arguing with me. You're saying it's just ridiculous. Yeah, it is ridiculous
[03:03.520 -> 03:06.640] Yeah, but it's like, how on earth is time going so quick?
[03:06.640 -> 03:08.640] But what did you say the other day that you realised?
[03:08.640 -> 03:09.640] I've said a lot of stuff.
[03:09.640 -> 03:10.640] You have said a lot of stuff.
[03:10.640 -> 03:11.640] What did I realise?
[03:11.640 -> 03:15.600] You said, technically the Formula 1 season starts at the beginning of Feb, so the car
[03:15.600 -> 03:19.680] launches, everything else leading up to it, so really, you have like a two month break.
[03:19.680 -> 03:22.880] Yeah, and we have been invited to some car launches as well, which is going to be amazing
[03:22.880 -> 03:24.080] to talk about.
[03:24.080 -> 03:25.600] This season is looking great already.
[03:25.600 -> 03:28.400] We saw you guys reacting to the first ever episode,
[03:28.400 -> 03:32.800] and I wanted to clear one thing up straight away, because we are going to be talking Formula One today.
[03:32.800 -> 03:36.600] The Williams team principal, I have got him in front of me right here.
[03:36.600 -> 03:37.600] Do you know his name?
[03:37.600 -> 03:38.100] Nope.
[03:38.100 -> 03:39.600] James Vowles.
[03:39.600 -> 03:40.600] James Vowles.
[03:40.600 -> 03:41.600] Could be Vowles.
[03:41.600 -> 03:42.600] Okay.
[03:42.600 -> 03:43.600] Charles is in that row.
[03:43.600 -> 03:44.600] Let me see the spelling.
[03:44.600 -> 03:46.000] This is him here. Do you reckon that's James Vowles or Vowles?les. Okay. Chances are that's him. Let me see the spelling. This is him here.
[03:46.000 -> 03:48.000] Do you reckon that's James Vowles or Vowles?
[03:48.000 -> 03:50.000] He looks like a fun happy chap. Yeah. Do you want to know something fun about him as well?
[03:50.000 -> 03:52.000] Go on.
[03:52.000 -> 03:54.000] Well, he's actually a big person for them to get.
[03:54.000 -> 03:56.000] Because he, until last year,
[03:56.000 -> 03:58.000] what did he do until last year?
[03:58.000 -> 04:00.000] He was at Mercedes.
[04:00.000 -> 04:02.000] As their strategist. Was he the strategist?
[04:02.000 -> 04:04.000] So they have nicked Mercedes strategist.
[04:04.000 -> 04:05.880] Dang. As their team principal. I he the strategist? So they have nicked Mercedes strategist as their team principal.
[04:05.880 -> 04:07.440] I get down with that.
[04:07.440 -> 04:09.880] And it's a perfect episode for us to be talking about this
[04:09.880 -> 04:11.520] because throughout today's episode,
[04:11.520 -> 04:14.600] we're gonna give you our top 10 constructors
[04:14.600 -> 04:16.040] and our top 10 drivers.
[04:16.040 -> 04:18.680] We are, our pre-year prediction,
[04:18.680 -> 04:21.360] pre-season prediction that we did last year.
[04:21.360 -> 04:22.920] I think we did fairly bad last year.
[04:22.920 -> 04:27.160] So I'm hoping after 12 months of experience, we may be slightly better at it.
[04:27.160 -> 04:28.160] Yeah.
[04:28.160 -> 04:29.720] Well, experience doesn't make you great at everything, but.
[04:29.720 -> 04:31.960] However, we tried to get it at will, didn't we?
[04:31.960 -> 04:32.960] Yeah, we did.
[04:32.960 -> 04:37.400] And he said it's impossible to make any sort of claim right now, which I agree with.
[04:37.400 -> 04:38.400] It is impossible.
[04:38.400 -> 04:41.920] However, we are going to do it because that's the way Pissed.roll.
[04:41.920 -> 04:42.920] That is the way Pissed.roll.
[04:42.920 -> 04:44.400] We get the crystal ball out and we just give it a little wrap.
[04:44.400 -> 04:46.040] The crystal ball is well and truly out today.
[04:46.040 -> 04:48.240] The 2023 crystal baller is here.
[04:48.240 -> 04:50.480] But I reckon we have some new listeners, like I really do.
[04:50.480 -> 04:53.240] So do you want to just tell the people very quickly,
[04:53.240 -> 04:56.120] give it a minute roundup of our journey so far
[04:56.120 -> 04:58.180] from when we started,
[04:58.180 -> 05:00.280] because I reckon we've got some new listeners.
[05:00.280 -> 05:01.200] We need everyone.
[05:01.200 -> 05:02.520] Pfft.
[05:02.520 -> 05:03.360] Crikey, O'Reilly.
[05:03.360 -> 05:04.400] So it's been a year, hasn't it?
[05:04.400 -> 05:06.160] And we started watching Formula One.
[05:06.160 -> 05:06.980] Yeah.
[05:06.980 -> 05:07.820] Started last year.
[05:07.820 -> 05:09.040] Drive to survive.
[05:09.040 -> 05:11.800] Last year, started a page.
[05:11.800 -> 05:13.440] Our first race was Imola.
[05:13.440 -> 05:14.280] Yep.
[05:14.280 -> 05:16.720] And then since then, have just met an amazing group
[05:16.720 -> 05:19.040] of people inside the F1 ecosystem.
[05:19.040 -> 05:21.480] Interviewed some amazing people, drivers, performance,
[05:21.480 -> 05:24.880] coaches, a plethora of different people.
[05:24.880 -> 05:27.420] And now we're sat here again on our sofa,
[05:27.420 -> 05:29.960] start of the year, waiting for another season to commence.
[05:29.960 -> 05:30.960] And that's pretty much it.
[05:30.960 -> 05:33.040] So welcome to season two, ladies and gentlemen.
[05:33.040 -> 05:35.340] There's gonna be a special guest in today's episode,
[05:35.340 -> 05:38.040] because where did we go last week?
[05:38.040 -> 05:41.200] This is not CPB's channel.
[05:41.200 -> 05:44.440] It wasn't really CPB's, was it?
[05:44.440 -> 05:47.040] Yeah, we were out in Mexico last week
[05:47.040 -> 05:48.600] in Mexico city for the Formula E.
[05:48.600 -> 05:50.120] We did go to Mexico for Formula E,
[05:50.120 -> 05:51.000] which was really good fun.
[05:51.000 -> 05:53.240] We went to Formula E in London,
[05:53.240 -> 05:55.000] which was literally outside of our flat.
[05:55.000 -> 05:58.600] And as you guys know, we had a guest come on from there.
[05:58.600 -> 06:01.320] And then when we were out at the Formula E in Mexico,
[06:01.320 -> 06:04.080] not only did we watch it in the Mahindra garage.
[06:04.080 -> 06:04.920] Hello.
[06:04.920 -> 06:05.740] Hello. Look at that. We watched it in the Mahindra garage. Hello. Hello.
[06:05.740 -> 06:06.580] Look at that.
[06:06.580 -> 06:07.420] We watched it in the garage.
[06:07.420 -> 06:09.080] We met Fred Bertrand.
[06:09.080 -> 06:09.920] Yep.
[06:09.920 -> 06:12.920] Who is the principal, guy in charge of Mahindra.
[06:12.920 -> 06:13.760] Indeed.
[06:13.760 -> 06:14.960] When we, when they came Poland qualifying,
[06:14.960 -> 06:17.760] I went outside and I saw him and Fab's is usually always
[06:17.760 -> 06:19.360] a guy that says hello to people.
[06:19.360 -> 06:20.760] I was like, I'm going to say hello to him.
[06:20.760 -> 06:22.120] I just said, congrats mate.
[06:22.120 -> 06:23.080] Welcome it.
[06:23.080 -> 06:23.920] Congrats mate.
[06:23.920 -> 06:24.760] Great stuff.
[06:24.760 -> 06:25.660] I was going to say, welcome any time, but said, congrats mate. Welcome it. Congrats mate. Great stuff. I was going to say,
[06:25.660 -> 06:26.620] congrats mate, welcome anytime.
[06:26.620 -> 06:28.040] But no, that's what he commented on your picture.
[06:28.040 -> 06:28.880] Yeah.
[06:28.880 -> 06:30.120] He welcomed us back and said,
[06:30.120 -> 06:31.160] yeah, he said we can go back.
[06:31.160 -> 06:32.760] Cause because they got a poll.
[06:32.760 -> 06:33.600] First time ever.
[06:33.600 -> 06:34.440] And it's the first time.
[06:34.440 -> 06:36.640] The first time the Pit Stop boys are at a Formula E race,
[06:36.640 -> 06:38.200] the team that we've gets a poll.
[06:38.200 -> 06:39.040] Boom.
[06:39.040 -> 06:39.860] So that's why we're invited back.
[06:39.860 -> 06:41.120] You can't ask for more than that.
[06:41.120 -> 06:43.440] Did you enjoy the Formula E qualifying format?
[06:43.440 -> 06:44.280] Yeah.
[06:44.280 -> 06:45.760] Yeah, I did much.
[06:45.760 -> 06:47.460] Actually, I've got to say it.
[06:47.460 -> 06:49.280] I think F1 could take a leaf out of that book,
[06:49.280 -> 06:50.880] to be honest.
[06:50.880 -> 06:52.240] What do you think?
[06:52.240 -> 06:55.920] I loved it, but I like it that it's different.
[06:55.920 -> 06:58.280] I don't know, I love the way F Formula 1 qualifying's done.
[06:58.280 -> 06:59.120] I don't think I'd exchange it.
[06:59.120 -> 07:00.480] I don't know, I like the duels.
[07:00.480 -> 07:01.400] The duels was good.
[07:01.400 -> 07:04.040] Also the word duel is quite epic.
[07:04.040 -> 07:07.560] Like to have that in a race, in a racing format,
[07:07.560 -> 07:09.360] you're jeweling someone.
[07:09.360 -> 07:11.280] Yeah, I do see what you're saying,
[07:11.280 -> 07:12.800] but it's different, isn't it?
[07:12.800 -> 07:15.720] I don't know if it would work or be the same in F1.
[07:15.720 -> 07:19.080] I feel like with an F1 car, you couldn't really do one lap.
[07:19.080 -> 07:19.920] You know what I mean?
[07:19.920 -> 07:22.080] They kind of go out and the whole way it's done
[07:22.080 -> 07:22.920] might not really suit F1.
[07:22.920 -> 07:27.240] Even the heat is on though, the heat is on. Plus when they're dueling right there's not many
[07:27.240 -> 07:30.960] cars on the track so you know there's no chance of someone getting caught up
[07:30.960 -> 07:35.760] fucking up their qualifying lap. Yeah welcome to Pit Stop Podcast where we
[07:35.760 -> 07:40.400] discuss things that are never gonna happen. Mate you never know.
[07:40.400 -> 07:45.240] We may end up buying, we may end up working for the FIA at some point.
[07:45.240 -> 07:46.340] A boy can dream.
[07:46.340 -> 07:47.640] What would you change?
[07:47.640 -> 07:51.540] You have just landed your dream job at the FIA this year.
[07:51.540 -> 07:52.640] What would you change?
[07:54.700 -> 07:59.280] The cars twice as quick, the tracks twice as big,
[07:59.280 -> 08:02.960] full speed, so fast the cars can drive upside down,
[08:02.960 -> 08:03.800] full speed, full power.
[08:03.800 -> 08:05.160] The cars can drive upside down now.
[08:05.160 -> 08:06.720] Raw aggression.
[08:06.720 -> 08:07.560] They need to add that.
[08:07.560 -> 08:09.840] They need to add like a loop de loop on a track
[08:09.840 -> 08:10.660] where the cars go upside down.
[08:10.660 -> 08:12.600] That's like a video game though.
[08:12.600 -> 08:13.440] No it doesn't though.
[08:13.440 -> 08:14.760] It's like video game comes to life.
[08:14.760 -> 08:16.280] No, it goes older than that.
[08:16.280 -> 08:17.120] Hot wheels.
[08:17.120 -> 08:19.320] It's not gonna happen is it?
[08:19.320 -> 08:21.560] What, you don't know?
[08:21.560 -> 08:22.400] You don't know that's the beauty of life.
[08:22.400 -> 08:24.760] Well that's why you're not gonna get the job at the FIA.
[08:24.760 -> 08:26.600] You can't just start adding wheels and shit. Look, that is the beauty of life! Well that's why you're not gonna get the job at the FIA, you can't just start adding wheels and shit.
[08:26.600 -> 08:31.500] Look, that is the beauty of life. When I came out of the womb, I did not think that I'd be working in F1.
[08:31.500 -> 08:35.800] So if that can happen, alright, then cars can drive on the ceiling.
[08:35.800 -> 08:39.300] True. Is F1 Sports Presenter still in your bio, by the way?
[08:39.300 -> 08:41.300] Yeah, what are you talking about?
[08:41.300 -> 08:43.300] On your day in profile.
[08:43.300 -> 08:44.800] I don't know what you are talking about, J.
[08:44.800 -> 08:47.380] Well you decided to drop some shit on me last episode
[08:47.380 -> 08:48.400] and we said we're not cutting,
[08:48.400 -> 08:49.980] so this episode will come for you.
[08:49.980 -> 08:51.940] We bumped into one of our good friends
[08:51.940 -> 08:54.340] at the Formula E trackside.
[08:54.340 -> 08:57.380] All right, we were in the pits and I can't believe this,
[08:57.380 -> 09:01.500] but we actually got to sit on the pit wall in Mexico City
[09:01.500 -> 09:03.660] at the Autodromo Hermanos.
[09:03.660 -> 09:04.780] You remembered it?
[09:04.780 -> 09:05.640] I think that's wrong.
[09:05.640 -> 09:06.600] That's close.
[09:06.600 -> 09:07.800] That's definitely wrong.
[09:09.040 -> 09:10.160] Have we spoke to Jake Hughes?
[09:10.160 -> 09:11.080] Yes.
[09:11.080 -> 09:12.120] It was great to catch up with him.
[09:12.120 -> 09:13.720] We haven't spoke to him since he came to us
[09:13.720 -> 09:14.760] and did the podcast with him.
[09:14.760 -> 09:17.920] He has just signed for Neon McLaren Formula E team,
[09:17.920 -> 09:19.260] which is exciting.
[09:19.260 -> 09:21.560] And we interviewed him, had a little chat with him.
[09:21.560 -> 09:23.320] Not an interview, but just a little catch up
[09:23.320 -> 09:27.680] ahead of his first ever race. so let's jump into that!
[09:27.680 -> 09:30.640] What's going on my man?
[09:30.640 -> 09:34.760] We're here on a pit lane, I just need to hand the man himself a microphone, come and join
[09:34.760 -> 09:36.280] us in the sun of Mexico!
[09:36.280 -> 09:38.280] Jake mate, what is, let me put it that way, how you doing buddy?
[09:38.280 -> 09:39.280] Good to see you again.
[09:39.280 -> 09:40.280] Good to see you mate, good to see you.
[09:40.280 -> 09:41.280] How's things?
[09:41.280 -> 09:42.280] Yeah all good, all good.
[09:42.280 -> 09:43.280] Enjoying the weather?
[09:43.280 -> 09:44.280] Huh?
[09:44.280 -> 09:45.020] Enjoying the weather? Yeah? Enjoying the weather?
[09:45.020 -> 09:45.860] Yeah, the weather's nice, mate.
[09:45.860 -> 09:47.980] I've been saying I've been taking vitamin D tablets
[09:47.980 -> 09:49.600] because I haven't seen any sun since September.
[09:49.600 -> 09:50.440] Yeah, me too, me too.
[09:50.440 -> 09:51.440] I had a little pot at home,
[09:51.440 -> 09:52.840] but out here you obviously don't need it.
[09:52.840 -> 09:54.080] No, exactly, as well.
[09:54.080 -> 09:56.160] As I say, it's quite warm in the summer.
[09:56.160 -> 09:57.360] As soon as you go in the shadow,
[09:57.360 -> 09:58.200] I don't know if it's the altitude,
[09:58.200 -> 09:59.840] but it's actually quite cold.
[09:59.840 -> 10:03.240] I think I'm pretty sure this is 7,000 feet up,
[10:03.240 -> 10:04.080] where we are.
[10:04.080 -> 10:05.200] It's 2,500 meters.
[10:05.200 -> 10:08.400] It's basically like racing at the top of an elk or something like that.
[10:08.400 -> 10:11.000] Will that change driving at all?
[10:11.000 -> 10:15.000] It changes it from a point of, I'm not so sure how it really impacts the powertrain,
[10:15.000 -> 10:19.000] but the drag is obviously less being altitude, so that affects how the car...
[10:19.000 -> 10:22.200] Sorry, there's some really inconsiderate arsehole in a big van.
[10:22.200 -> 10:23.200] Bloody road sweeper!
[10:23.200 -> 10:25.280] This is what happens when you're on the track. Yeah
[10:25.280 -> 10:30.320] exactly, traffic in sector one. Mate, how was your Christmas? It was good, it was good.
[10:30.320 -> 10:33.920] Yeah, it was just chilled with family to be honest, didn't go anywhere. What does a JQ's
[10:33.920 -> 10:39.360] Christmas look like? It's literally like chill, sitting at home, just girlfriend comes around
[10:39.360 -> 10:43.360] in the evening and not excited mate to be honest. Eat, sleep, chill. Yeah, I didn't
[10:43.360 -> 10:46.560] fancy going anywhere because we got that much travel in the first part of the year.
[10:46.560 -> 10:48.160] How was it for you boys anyway?
[10:48.160 -> 10:50.000] Well, Chris was a bit shit, I won't lie to you mate.
[10:50.000 -> 10:50.840] But I had COVID.
[10:50.840 -> 10:53.360] Oh yeah, you two were stuck in the same room.
[10:53.360 -> 10:54.200] Oh my God.
[10:54.200 -> 10:55.020] The thing is he didn't have it.
[10:55.020 -> 10:56.200] He wasn't showing up as negative,
[10:56.200 -> 10:57.320] but because we live together,
[10:57.320 -> 10:58.880] he obviously couldn't go see the rest of his family
[10:58.880 -> 10:59.720] just in case.
[10:59.720 -> 11:01.560] Oh boys, that's a shocker.
[11:01.560 -> 11:02.960] We watched a couple of movies together.
[11:02.960 -> 11:04.920] I was gonna say, did you get a lot done?
[11:04.920 -> 11:05.760] Not now. This is a lot of screen together. I was going to say, did you get a lot done? Not now.
[11:05.760 -> 11:06.580] I'm nervous.
[11:06.580 -> 11:07.420] A lot of screen time.
[11:07.420 -> 11:08.840] We're actually filming this video,
[11:08.840 -> 11:11.760] recording this before we've even done our first pod back.
[11:11.760 -> 11:13.580] We'll slide this into a pod in like a couple of days.
[11:13.580 -> 11:16.120] Actually, is this like on your like series?
[11:16.120 -> 11:16.960] Or is it part of their feed?
[11:16.960 -> 11:19.720] This will go on Pit Stop as an episode.
[11:19.720 -> 11:21.880] But we haven't bought the new feed and backs.
[11:21.880 -> 11:23.160] This is your second time on the show.
[11:23.160 -> 11:24.000] Oh man, I'm privileged.
[11:24.000 -> 11:24.920] Am I the first one to come back?
[11:24.920 -> 11:26.880] You are, you're actually the first one!
[11:26.880 -> 11:28.880] Let's go!
[11:28.880 -> 11:29.760] Oh great.
[11:29.760 -> 11:31.760] Mate, Mexico, here we are. This is a change for you.
[11:31.760 -> 11:33.760] How are you feeling about everything?
[11:33.760 -> 11:35.760] Mate, I'm really looking forward to it, honestly.
[11:35.760 -> 11:38.480] I've been working towards this for like two or three years now.
[11:38.480 -> 11:41.520] Did you know this was going on when we spoke to you?
[11:41.520 -> 11:42.560] What, the...
[11:42.560 -> 11:44.560] Did you know you'd be doing this when we had you on the show?
[11:44.560 -> 11:45.000] Because you didn't tell us about this when we had you on the show?
[11:45.000 -> 11:46.200] Because you didn't tell us about this.
[11:46.200 -> 11:47.680] Oh, about getting the drive?
[11:47.680 -> 11:48.520] Yeah.
[11:48.520 -> 11:50.440] No, I found out actually, like, what was it?
[11:50.440 -> 11:51.280] July?
[11:51.280 -> 11:52.280] London, something like that.
[11:52.280 -> 11:54.560] So, no, we did the podcast, like, in July, I think,
[11:54.560 -> 11:55.880] when the London FB restaurant.
[11:55.880 -> 11:56.720] Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[11:56.720 -> 11:59.400] I found out in, like, late August, early September-ish.
[11:59.400 -> 12:00.240] Wow.
[12:00.240 -> 12:01.600] So, no, I didn't know, actually.
[12:01.600 -> 12:02.720] Hey, it's crazy.
[12:02.720 -> 12:03.800] Yeah, I was buzzing.
[12:03.800 -> 12:04.880] I was on holiday.
[12:04.880 -> 12:05.000] You'd be good. You've got a good team as well. Yeah, well, obviously, didn't know actually it's crazy. Yeah, I was buzzing. I was on the holiday
[12:10.960 -> 12:15.980] You got a good team as well. Yeah, it's well obviously it's 90% the same the same faces and the same team So although it's like previous guys was you know, the other manufacturer now, it's McLaren, but it's the same team
[12:16.020 -> 12:19.060] So it's like I know everyone I know I will work and stuff like that
[12:19.060 -> 12:24.180] They've it's not even needed to like welcome me or anything like that because I've already been part of the team for two or three
[12:24.180 -> 12:26.680] Years, so I couldn't think of a better team to start with.
[12:26.680 -> 12:28.120] That's invaluable, I think.
[12:28.120 -> 12:28.960] Yeah, it is.
[12:28.960 -> 12:29.780] I think it really is.
[12:29.780 -> 12:30.620] Knowing everyone in the garage
[12:30.620 -> 12:31.960] and just having that relationship with them already
[12:31.960 -> 12:33.420] is ideal.
[12:33.420 -> 12:35.200] Yeah, well they know sort of how I am.
[12:35.200 -> 12:37.200] First of all, as a person, I know how everyone else is,
[12:37.200 -> 12:39.820] but most importantly, I know what's expected of me
[12:39.820 -> 12:41.720] and how we all work to sort of achieve
[12:41.720 -> 12:42.560] what we want on track.
[12:42.560 -> 12:44.800] And it's, formally there's a lot about procedural
[12:44.800 -> 12:46.740] kind of stuff and a lot about how you communicate
[12:46.740 -> 12:48.800] with everyone to sort of get the best out of the car.
[12:48.800 -> 12:51.600] So it's invaluable to sort of be a rookie
[12:51.600 -> 12:53.360] and actually already have had two or three years
[12:53.360 -> 12:55.360] of experience in dealing with that sort of stuff.
[12:55.360 -> 12:58.100] Okay, I haven't been on track and like felt the dynamics
[12:58.100 -> 12:59.600] of the car as much as the other drivers,
[12:59.600 -> 13:02.280] but all the procedural stuff and how we manage a race
[13:02.280 -> 13:04.160] is like, I'm tuned into that already.
[13:04.160 -> 13:05.520] This is the first race, Mexico.
[13:05.520 -> 13:08.280] How much time have you had in the car before this race?
[13:08.280 -> 13:10.480] Not a lot actually, because how it worked,
[13:10.480 -> 13:12.120] we're a customer team now.
[13:12.120 -> 13:14.880] We run a Nissan powertrain, Nissan are our manufacturer.
[13:14.880 -> 13:18.640] And how it works is, I think it's something like 20 days
[13:18.640 -> 13:19.880] gets assigned to the manufacturer
[13:19.880 -> 13:21.440] and the manufacturer gets most of them.
[13:21.440 -> 13:22.960] So we get given four days.
[13:22.960 -> 13:25.580] But we haven't actually used them all yet.
[13:25.580 -> 13:27.740] So we had one day, shared,
[13:27.740 -> 13:29.740] but it was a half a day each effectively in Mallorca,
[13:29.740 -> 13:31.740] and then we had the three days in Valencia.
[13:31.740 -> 13:33.700] So I've done like three and a half days in the car.
[13:33.700 -> 13:34.540] That's it really.
[13:34.540 -> 13:35.540] How does it feel?
[13:35.540 -> 13:37.060] I really enjoy it, honestly.
[13:37.060 -> 13:40.740] It's fast, especially out of a corner and in a straight line.
[13:40.740 -> 13:41.620] It's really quick.
[13:41.620 -> 13:43.140] Coming into turn one here, it'll be like,
[13:43.140 -> 13:44.540] because as everyone's listening now,
[13:44.540 -> 13:46.800] we're literally stood at the braking point of turn one.
[13:46.800 -> 13:48.240] Have we even said this yet?
[13:48.240 -> 13:49.080] I don't know.
[13:49.080 -> 13:49.900] I don't think we've said it.
[13:49.900 -> 13:50.740] For the listeners at home,
[13:50.740 -> 13:52.320] we're sat on the pit wall at a Mexican track.
[13:52.320 -> 13:53.160] Yeah, and we've got a red light,
[13:53.160 -> 13:56.040] literally stood two meters from the pit exit line.
[13:56.040 -> 13:56.880] This is actually unreal.
[13:56.880 -> 13:57.840] It's unreal.
[13:57.840 -> 13:58.680] This is up there, surely,
[13:58.680 -> 14:00.520] with best podcast location.
[14:00.520 -> 14:02.480] Best podcast location, for sure.
[14:02.480 -> 14:05.200] What is, I mean, I'm looking down the track now
[14:05.200 -> 14:06.680] and I can see they're changing a few bits
[14:06.680 -> 14:09.100] and it doesn't look quite the same
[14:09.100 -> 14:10.180] as what I remember on TV.
[14:10.180 -> 14:13.140] What have they changed about this for the Formula E?
[14:13.140 -> 14:15.180] I think, well the only thing in corner layout wise
[14:15.180 -> 14:16.740] or track layout wise is we have a chicane
[14:16.740 -> 14:18.700] now on the back straight.
[14:18.700 -> 14:20.340] So we typically had the main straight here
[14:20.340 -> 14:22.780] going into turn one and we had a big back straight
[14:22.780 -> 14:24.180] going towards the stadium last year
[14:24.180 -> 14:25.480] which we would have been turn nine
[14:25.480 -> 14:26.320] at the end of that straight.
[14:26.320 -> 14:29.220] And now we've added a sort of right, left, right chicane
[14:29.220 -> 14:32.280] on the back straight, which is now turn nine, 10, 11,
[14:32.280 -> 14:34.600] and then the old corner that used to be turn nine
[14:34.600 -> 14:35.800] is now turn 12.
[14:35.800 -> 14:37.080] And that's the only thing that's really changed,
[14:37.080 -> 14:37.920] to be honest.
[14:37.920 -> 14:40.600] But that has a big knock on effect with how we sort of
[14:40.600 -> 14:43.720] prepare for the race weekend in terms of energy management.
[14:43.720 -> 14:45.120] Because adding a corner means that,
[14:45.120 -> 14:48.880] effectively, you're discharging less overall over the lap
[14:48.880 -> 14:50.120] because there's less of a straight line,
[14:50.120 -> 14:52.160] but you're also charging more because you're braking more,
[14:52.160 -> 14:54.240] because you've got an extra corner to slow down for.
[14:54.240 -> 14:55.760] So that has a big knock on effect
[14:55.760 -> 14:57.920] in how you distribute the energy around the rest of the lap.
[14:57.920 -> 14:59.280] I feel like we're going back to square one
[14:59.280 -> 15:00.120] trying to remember everything.
[15:00.120 -> 15:00.960] I'm trying to follow, I'm trying to follow.
[15:00.960 -> 15:03.440] The only formerly chat we've ever had was from you.
[15:03.440 -> 15:04.280] Yeah, exactly.
[15:04.280 -> 15:07.200] And I wanted to ask you, can you quickly remind me how qualifying works?
[15:07.200 -> 15:11.200] Because we're going to be here watching it and I'm going to be here cheering for you with no idea what's going on mate
[15:11.200 -> 15:13.200] Yeah you better be, you better be, absolutely
[15:13.200 -> 15:14.200] Honestly mate, honestly
[15:14.200 -> 15:15.700] You haven't had any other FA driver on have you?
[15:15.700 -> 15:17.200] Nah, we don't know anyone else really
[15:17.200 -> 15:21.200] I mean we kind of, I remember Dan Tickton from the F1 21 game
[15:21.200 -> 15:22.200] You need to get Dan on
[15:22.200 -> 15:24.200] Yeah we'll try, we'll see what we can work out
[15:24.200 -> 15:25.680] You need to get Dan on, he's'll try, we'll see what we can work out. You need to get Dan on, he's fun.
[15:25.680 -> 15:27.440] Yeah, we'll see what we can do.
[15:27.440 -> 15:29.040] But yeah, so we have like,
[15:29.040 -> 15:31.600] we have what we call group quali and the duels.
[15:31.600 -> 15:36.160] So group quali is 22 cars split in two groups of 11.
[15:36.160 -> 15:38.480] 12 minutes, top four fastest lap times
[15:38.480 -> 15:41.400] of those two sessions go through to the duels,
[15:41.400 -> 15:43.360] so eight drivers in total.
[15:43.360 -> 15:45.640] And then it's like a World Cup knockout stage,
[15:45.640 -> 15:47.820] it's like quarter final, semi final, final.
[15:47.820 -> 15:50.160] So you have four quarter finals, two semi finals,
[15:50.160 -> 15:52.400] one final, the winner of each one goes through
[15:52.400 -> 15:54.900] and you have effectively, if you want to get pole,
[15:54.900 -> 15:56.880] you've done group quali, you've finished top four
[15:56.880 -> 15:58.920] in your group, you go through into the quarter final,
[15:58.920 -> 16:00.500] you beat your duel there, then you go through
[16:00.500 -> 16:02.400] to a second duel, win your second duel,
[16:02.400 -> 16:03.320] then you go through to the final
[16:03.320 -> 16:04.880] and you have to do it again for the third time.
[16:04.880 -> 16:06.640] That's actually, yeah, That's a cool concept.
[16:06.640 -> 16:09.160] Yeah, so obviously I've not done it yet myself,
[16:09.160 -> 16:11.940] but speaking to all the boys that have done it before,
[16:11.940 -> 16:14.480] it's really rewarding when you actually get pulled
[16:14.480 -> 16:16.540] because you've had to do a lot of laps consistently
[16:16.540 -> 16:18.040] over and over again and deliver.
[16:18.040 -> 16:20.440] It's not just like, I don't know, even I'm speaking,
[16:20.440 -> 16:23.000] I know in F1 they do probably five or six laps
[16:23.000 -> 16:24.720] over the course of qualifying session,
[16:24.720 -> 16:27.140] but they go out in Q3 and they do two laps,
[16:27.140 -> 16:29.880] whereas here, it's like every single lap
[16:29.880 -> 16:32.020] is the only lap you're gonna get, really,
[16:32.020 -> 16:33.680] and it's knockout format every time.
[16:33.680 -> 16:35.200] Wow, so there's a lot of pressure on.
[16:35.200 -> 16:37.600] Yeah, well, yeah, there's always pressure, isn't there?
[16:37.600 -> 16:39.940] But it's proper professional motorsport now.
[16:39.940 -> 16:43.200] But honestly, I never wanna say I wouldn't feel pressure,
[16:43.200 -> 16:44.540] but I only ever see it as positive,
[16:44.540 -> 16:46.740] because I wouldn't wanna be anywhere else, right? Like, I wouldn't feel pressure but I only ever see it as positive because I wouldn't want to be anywhere else, right?
[16:46.740 -> 16:48.880] Like I wouldn't want to be not doing this.
[16:48.880 -> 16:53.360] So I crave the pressure in some weird twisted way
[16:53.360 -> 16:56.200] because otherwise if I wasn't doing it, I'd be bored.
[16:56.200 -> 16:57.800] So I only see it as positive really.
[16:57.800 -> 17:00.440] Mate, it's been so sick watching you now driving
[17:00.440 -> 17:03.640] from McLaren with, after we had you on
[17:03.640 -> 17:07.400] and we've watched the evolution. I randomly got on on Instagram one day I didn't even know this was happening
[17:07.400 -> 17:14.400] I couldn't tell anyone honestly it was that was imagine so I found out like I'm
[17:14.400 -> 17:16.880] sure I don't think it's a problem for me to say I've already said it actually
[17:16.880 -> 17:21.960] yeah like end of August early September ish and it didn't get announced till
[17:21.960 -> 17:26.480] like late November I think it was right so I had to sit on it for like two and a half, three months.
[17:26.480 -> 17:27.760] I bet that was absolutely killing you.
[17:27.760 -> 17:29.240] Honestly, honestly, everyone was asking,
[17:29.240 -> 17:30.080] what are you doing next year?
[17:30.080 -> 17:33.840] Because I stopped doing Formula Two mid-season, obviously,
[17:33.840 -> 17:35.440] which I think, at that point,
[17:35.440 -> 17:37.240] I think we discussed on the podcast a little bit.
[17:37.240 -> 17:38.080] I wanted to go back to that, yeah.
[17:38.080 -> 17:39.880] I didn't want to mess up what it was.
[17:39.880 -> 17:41.520] So what was your season looking like last year?
[17:41.520 -> 17:43.640] Was it the front half, was F2?
[17:43.640 -> 17:46.680] Yeah, so effectively I was doing reserve role for Mercedes in looking like last year? Was it the front half was F2? Yeah. So effectively I was doing reserve role
[17:46.680 -> 17:49.320] for Mercedes in Formula E last year.
[17:49.320 -> 17:52.500] And then at the same time racing Formula 2.
[17:52.500 -> 17:54.360] But I got COVID.
[17:54.360 -> 17:55.200] That's what it was.
[17:55.200 -> 17:56.440] I remember, I remember.
[17:56.440 -> 18:01.080] I got COVID before, after Austria, before New York.
[18:01.080 -> 18:03.400] Well, we were supposed to go to the New York Formula E race
[18:03.400 -> 18:04.300] but couldn't go.
[18:04.300 -> 18:06.140] And then we had following that quite quickly,
[18:06.140 -> 18:09.540] Budapest and Paul Ricard, or Paul Ricard Budapest,
[18:09.540 -> 18:11.580] couldn't do those because of COVID.
[18:11.580 -> 18:13.900] And then we sort of looked, took a decision at that point,
[18:13.900 -> 18:17.100] and sort of said, well, we had an inkling
[18:17.100 -> 18:18.300] that we might be able to get onto
[18:18.300 -> 18:19.820] the Formula E grid at that point.
[18:19.820 -> 18:23.100] So it was like, let's just focus on trying to deliver that
[18:23.100 -> 18:24.580] and get that sorted.
[18:24.580 -> 18:25.440] Right. Yeah, exactly. It seems like it was a good decision's just focus on trying to deliver that and get that sorted. Mate, unreal.
[18:25.440 -> 18:26.260] Yeah, exactly.
[18:26.260 -> 18:28.060] It was a good decision in the end, actually.
[18:28.060 -> 18:29.520] Mate, great decision.
[18:29.520 -> 18:30.960] I wanna get in one of those cars, to be honest.
[18:30.960 -> 18:32.200] They look good, don't they, I think.
[18:32.200 -> 18:33.880] I wonder if I could just sneak one around
[18:33.880 -> 18:34.720] for a couple of laps.
[18:34.720 -> 18:37.480] Yeah, well, try and get an F-Eaz car,
[18:37.480 -> 18:38.720] because they've got one here, I think.
[18:38.720 -> 18:40.240] Yeah, or someone set up a,
[18:40.240 -> 18:42.680] yeah, like a safety car or something, I don't know.
[18:42.680 -> 18:43.800] But I wanna go around.
[18:43.800 -> 18:45.040] Yeah, you can get in a safety car actually.
[18:45.040 -> 18:47.360] I can't promote that brand though, that safety car brand,
[18:47.360 -> 18:48.600] because it's not McLaren.
[18:48.600 -> 18:50.240] I don't mind, we'll believe you for saying that.
[18:50.240 -> 18:53.320] I'll go back to serve that one.
[18:53.320 -> 18:55.680] Oh mate, we will be here all weekend supporting you on,
[18:55.680 -> 18:57.200] but yeah, we just wanted to have a little chat with you
[18:57.200 -> 19:00.160] and just say congratulations for driving here
[19:00.160 -> 19:02.080] and we'll be right behind you all season.
[19:02.080 -> 19:02.920] It's going to be great.
[19:02.920 -> 19:03.760] Cheers boys, good to see you.
[19:03.760 -> 19:04.720] You guys are flying now, aren't you?
[19:04.720 -> 19:05.380] You're having a laugh at it.
[19:05.380 -> 19:06.200] It's been a weird year, mate.
[19:06.200 -> 19:07.040] It's been a weird year.
[19:07.040 -> 19:08.920] I think back and I thought, you know,
[19:08.920 -> 19:10.120] last year we were quite busy,
[19:10.120 -> 19:12.220] but I think this year is just gonna be...
[19:12.220 -> 19:13.200] Well, I remember when I came on,
[19:13.200 -> 19:14.160] I was saying to you that,
[19:14.160 -> 19:15.000] I think I said to you that
[19:15.000 -> 19:16.940] I don't think you guys realize
[19:16.940 -> 19:18.920] that you're already becoming popular at that point.
[19:18.920 -> 19:19.760] Yeah, we didn't know that people were gonna be talking about us.
[19:19.760 -> 19:20.600] I think I said that to you,
[19:20.600 -> 19:22.080] because you guys are...
[19:22.080 -> 19:22.920] We were loving it!
[19:22.920 -> 19:23.760] Yeah, you were loving it.
[19:23.760 -> 19:24.580] You were probably like,
[19:24.580 -> 19:26.000] I was giving you a proper ego boost.
[19:26.000 -> 19:28.000] And then straight afterwards I think you pretty much noticed it, right?
[19:28.000 -> 19:30.000] Because the type of guests you started getting on and stuff like that.
[19:30.000 -> 19:32.000] Yeah, we started to get some really good guests, which was great.
[19:32.000 -> 19:34.000] Had we been to Zandvoort then? We hadn't, had we?
[19:34.000 -> 19:36.000] Nah. No, so we hadn't done like Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
[19:36.000 -> 19:38.000] Yeah, because now you've done Charles and...
[19:38.000 -> 19:40.000] And then obviously we drove to Switzerland to do the Alfa Romeo boys.
[19:40.000 -> 19:42.000] Oh yeah, what was that?
[19:42.000 -> 19:44.000] How did that come about then?
[19:44.000 -> 19:45.080] Mate, just insane. We got to the airport,
[19:45.080 -> 19:45.900] the flight was cancelled.
[19:45.900 -> 19:46.740] You tried to fly.
[19:46.740 -> 19:48.480] We'll tell you the full story off air
[19:48.480 -> 19:49.440] because I think everyone's heard it
[19:49.440 -> 19:50.280] about a million times now.
[19:50.280 -> 19:52.080] But mate, it was just such an epic journey.
[19:52.080 -> 19:53.840] But no, I'm so excited for this year.
[19:53.840 -> 19:56.000] We're gonna do like three or four other FE races as well.
[19:56.000 -> 19:56.840] So we'll see you Friday.
[19:56.840 -> 19:57.660] Oh that's mega.
[19:57.660 -> 19:58.500] Do you know which ones you're doing?
[19:58.500 -> 19:59.340] Berlin.
[19:59.340 -> 20:00.160] Berlin, yeah.
[20:00.160 -> 20:01.320] You're gonna do London I guess.
[20:01.320 -> 20:02.160] Yeah, definitely.
[20:02.160 -> 20:03.320] Because it's obviously around the corner.
[20:03.320 -> 20:04.520] Yeah, next door.
[20:04.520 -> 20:06.120] It's literally next door to our flat.
[20:06.120 -> 20:07.120] Don't come to our flat.
[20:07.120 -> 20:08.440] We just leave it where we live.
[20:08.440 -> 20:08.920] Yeah.
[20:08.920 -> 20:11.800] Everyone's going to be like, bringing
[20:11.800 -> 20:14.000] all the different doorbells in each flat building
[20:14.000 -> 20:15.160] they can find.
[20:15.160 -> 20:15.960] I don't want that.
[20:15.960 -> 20:16.920] No, no.
[20:16.920 -> 20:17.480] But no, man.
[20:17.480 -> 20:18.280] We'll see you throughout the year.
[20:18.280 -> 20:19.120] We're going to be a few races.
[20:19.120 -> 20:19.720] Yeah, that'll be good.
[20:19.720 -> 20:19.920] That'll be good, boys.
[20:19.920 -> 20:20.760] Looking forward to it, mate.
[20:20.760 -> 20:21.440] Good to see you as well.
[20:21.440 -> 20:22.040] Mate, good to see you.
[20:22.040 -> 20:22.840] Good to see you, mate.
[20:22.840 -> 20:23.600] Nice one, dude.
[20:23.600 -> 20:24.360] Best of luck for the season, brother.
[20:24.360 -> 20:25.500] And good luck this weekend, mate. Yeah, I'll see you over the weekend. Awesome. Cheers, guys. Take it, mate. Good to see you as well. Mate, good to see you. Nice one, dude. Best of luck for the season, my bro. And good luck this weekend, mate.
[20:25.500 -> 20:26.520] Yeah, I'll see you over the weekend.
[20:26.520 -> 20:27.360] Awesome.
[20:27.360 -> 20:28.180] Cheers, guys.
[20:28.180 -> 20:29.020] Take care, bro.
[20:29.020 -> 20:31.520] And we are back from our chat with Jake Hughes.
[20:31.520 -> 20:32.800] That guy is a bit of a legend.
[20:32.800 -> 20:33.760] Yeah, I hope you enjoyed it.
[20:33.760 -> 20:36.440] Just a little short, quick catch up with our friend Jake.
[20:36.440 -> 20:37.920] He actually finished fourth.
[20:37.920 -> 20:40.160] He was third until like the last couple of laps.
[20:40.160 -> 20:41.800] Nah, he finished fifth.
[20:41.800 -> 20:42.640] Oh, really?
[20:42.640 -> 20:45.480] I think, yeah, cause the guy got him on the last lap, right? No, he was on the podium third and then he finished fifth. Oh, really? I think, yeah, because the guy got him on the last lap, right?
[20:45.480 -> 20:47.000] No, he was on the podium third,
[20:47.000 -> 20:48.000] and then he finished fourth.
[20:48.000 -> 20:50.240] No, he was third, went down into fourth,
[20:50.240 -> 20:52.560] and then he was fourth for like loads of laps.
[20:52.560 -> 20:53.480] No.
[20:53.480 -> 20:54.720] And then he went fifth.
[20:54.720 -> 20:57.240] Well, Jake, the time is coming, my friend.
[20:57.240 -> 20:58.720] It's great to see you driving that car.
[20:58.720 -> 21:00.120] The FE was a great experience.
[21:00.120 -> 21:02.680] We're going to be going to a few more FE races.
[21:02.680 -> 21:04.440] What is this?
[21:04.440 -> 21:05.960] Fab's just loaded up someone on my phone.
[21:05.960 -> 21:09.200] You should not leave your phone open like that.
[21:09.200 -> 21:11.080] I should not have seen that.
[21:11.080 -> 21:13.640] Right, now I'm going to change the subject.
[21:13.640 -> 21:15.680] What's happening on February the 24th, my friend?
[21:15.680 -> 21:19.840] February the 24th is Bahrain testing.
[21:19.840 -> 21:23.040] Come on, what's happening on February 24th, my friend?
[21:23.040 -> 21:24.320] That's your birthday.
[21:24.320 -> 21:26.320] My birthday's February the 21st. That is heartbreaking. Well, Bahrain happening on February 24th, my friend? That's your birthday. My birthday is February the 21st.
[21:26.320 -> 21:28.120] That is heartbreaking.
[21:28.120 -> 21:29.600] Well, Bahrain testing is like 24th, isn't it?
[21:29.600 -> 21:30.880] You should know my birthday.
[21:30.880 -> 21:32.160] I don't know anyone's birthday.
[21:32.160 -> 21:33.400] I know yours.
[21:33.400 -> 21:34.240] Go on.
[21:34.240 -> 21:35.060] November the 8th.
[21:35.060 -> 21:35.900] Nope.
[21:35.900 -> 21:36.740] What is it then?
[21:36.740 -> 21:37.560] Yeah, that's wrong.
[21:37.560 -> 21:38.400] November 7th.
[21:38.400 -> 21:39.240] Yeah, you remember it as November.
[21:39.240 -> 21:40.160] November 7th.
[21:40.160 -> 21:41.040] I was closer.
[21:41.040 -> 21:42.880] You were three days off, I was one off.
[21:42.880 -> 21:44.680] No, I'm the fourth, mate.
[21:44.680 -> 21:46.480] I was closer to yours than you are to mine.
[21:46.480 -> 21:47.480] Oh yeah, true.
[21:47.480 -> 21:49.280] What's happening on February 24th?
[21:49.280 -> 21:51.160] Drive Survive comes back out.
[21:51.160 -> 21:52.160] We have confirmation.
[21:52.160 -> 21:56.360] Are we going to binge it in one day or are we just going to watch it here and there?
[21:56.360 -> 21:57.360] Because I want to know if we're in it.
[21:57.360 -> 22:03.360] No, all the lights off, curtains closed, broad daylight outside, just indoors, snacks, duvet.
[22:03.360 -> 22:05.360] If we're not in it, what are we going to do to get in it next year? outside like just indoors, snacks, duvet.
[22:06.200 -> 22:07.020] Everything. If we're not in it, what are we going to do
[22:07.020 -> 22:07.860] to get in it next year?
[22:07.860 -> 22:12.200] How could we maximize our efforts to be in Drive Survive?
[22:12.200 -> 22:14.160] I don't think we have to.
[22:14.160 -> 22:15.000] I don't think we have to.
[22:15.000 -> 22:16.200] I think we're like a parasite.
[22:16.200 -> 22:19.000] We've infiltrated Formula One and we're in there
[22:19.000 -> 22:20.720] and they can't get rid of us now.
[22:20.720 -> 22:22.680] So it is going to happen.
[22:22.680 -> 22:24.700] Even if they dodged us last year.
[22:24.700 -> 22:26.000] You reckon? Yeah. Well, maybe if you guys see us, if they dodged us last year. You reckon?
[22:26.000 -> 22:28.000] Well maybe if you guys see us, you have to send us some pictures.
[22:28.000 -> 22:30.000] We'll be watching it.
[22:30.000 -> 22:32.000] But look for everyone in the background.
[22:32.000 -> 22:34.000] Where did we go? So everyone knows we're in Mila.
[22:34.000 -> 22:36.000] What would be your key scene?
[22:36.000 -> 22:38.000] If you could have any scene in Film in the Wild, what would it be?
[22:38.000 -> 22:40.000] I genuinely don't think we'll be in it.
[22:40.000 -> 22:42.000] But I think if we are in it...
[22:42.000 -> 22:44.000] I mean anything by the way.
[22:44.000 -> 22:46.320] You can pick anything. What if I will be in it, but I think if we are in it, it will be- I mean anything by the way, you can pick anything.
[22:46.320 -> 22:47.840] What, if I could be in it?
[22:47.840 -> 22:49.960] Yeah, what would the scene be?
[22:50.800 -> 22:51.640] I don't know mine.
[22:52.680 -> 22:53.920] I don't know, I feel like the scene
[22:53.920 -> 22:56.240] that I think might be in it this year could be quite cool,
[22:56.240 -> 22:58.800] if it's the Vegas one, where you're interviewing Russell
[22:58.800 -> 23:00.760] and I'm standing behind him, like filming on my phone,
[23:00.760 -> 23:02.840] like that would be a really cool scene.
[23:02.840 -> 23:05.100] But then I'd also love a scene of like,
[23:05.100 -> 23:06.400] we're just walking into the paddock
[23:06.400 -> 23:08.040] and one of the drivers is walking out
[23:08.040 -> 23:09.260] and he's like, oh, you all right lads?
[23:09.260 -> 23:10.620] And that's it.
[23:10.620 -> 23:12.660] You know, when they're like, Barcelona.
[23:12.660 -> 23:14.780] And it's like the race weekend bit.
[23:14.780 -> 23:16.340] Imagine me and you walked into the paddock
[23:16.340 -> 23:18.180] and it was like, oh, you all right Oscar mate?
[23:18.180 -> 23:19.020] And it's on the Barcelona.
[23:19.020 -> 23:22.500] See, what I would love, if we were vlogging
[23:22.500 -> 23:24.980] at the same time and they wanted to use our footage
[23:24.980 -> 23:25.760] and we're sat down in
[23:25.760 -> 23:29.080] Like Ferrari's garage eating some food watching the TV the race started
[23:29.920 -> 23:33.640] Where we had like little potatoes and the Ferrari's food was good for now
[23:33.640 -> 23:38.080] Yeah, it's really good. I'm from as food was really good as well. And then on the TV the race is started
[23:38.080 -> 23:40.080] There are three laps in
[23:40.440 -> 23:42.880] Like huge massive crash line
[23:42.920 -> 23:45.240] No one can believe what's happening just one person
[23:45.240 -> 23:49.600] and I just like spit my food out and you've got it all on vlog run out run
[23:49.600 -> 23:53.240] down the paddock saw through the gates don't even use my past just go straight
[23:53.240 -> 23:58.160] through straight to the car and I save this guy heroically from the car pull
[23:58.160 -> 24:02.360] him from the burning wreckage not a burn or a scratch on him and if he'd have
[24:02.360 -> 24:06.280] been in there a scientist says he'd have been in there, a scientist says if he'd have been in there five seconds longer, he would have been minced meat.
[24:06.280 -> 24:07.240] So you want to be a hero.
[24:07.240 -> 24:08.280] Yeah.
[24:08.280 -> 24:12.360] And it's front page news, like all over Netflix, everything.
[24:12.360 -> 24:14.600] Coy, you're full of energy coming back to season two.
[24:14.600 -> 24:16.120] Anything could be possible, couldn't it?
[24:16.120 -> 24:17.360] Just can't contain it.
[24:17.360 -> 24:19.120] Yes, hopefully we make it into Drive Survive.
[24:19.120 -> 24:20.480] That's out on February 24th.
[24:20.480 -> 24:23.920] But you guys are here for our drivers,
[24:23.920 -> 24:24.980] our drivers' predictions.
[24:24.980 -> 24:25.920] We did this last year.
[24:25.920 -> 24:27.880] Do you remember doing this last year?
[24:27.880 -> 24:28.720] No.
[24:28.720 -> 24:30.960] We, last year, before we even watched Formula One,
[24:30.960 -> 24:32.920] we gave our top tens and I've got them here.
[24:32.920 -> 24:33.760] Do you actually have?
[24:33.760 -> 24:34.680] I've actually got them here
[24:34.680 -> 24:36.800] so we can compare them to what happened.
[24:36.800 -> 24:38.440] Who do you remember doing it last year?
[24:38.440 -> 24:39.280] No.
[24:39.280 -> 24:41.360] So last year you predicted,
[24:41.360 -> 24:43.160] Hamilton to win,
[24:43.160 -> 24:44.960] Leclerc to come second,
[24:44.960 -> 24:45.000] Verstappen to come third, Norilton to win, Leclerc to come second,
[24:45.000 -> 24:48.000] Verstappen to come third, Norris to come fourth,
[24:48.000 -> 24:51.800] Sainz to come fifth, Norris finished-
[24:51.800 -> 24:53.040] Sainz did come fifth.
[24:53.040 -> 24:55.680] Norris finished seventh, Sainz did finish fifth,
[24:55.680 -> 24:57.240] so you did get that correct.
[24:57.240 -> 25:00.440] Fernando Alonso to finish sixth, Gasly seventh,
[25:00.440 -> 25:03.080] Perez eighth, Vettel ninth, Russell tenth.
[25:03.080 -> 25:05.400] So you didn't really believe in Russell much.
[25:05.400 -> 25:07.840] That was our big debate at the beginning of the season.
[25:07.840 -> 25:09.680] I remember that because I put Russell higher.
[25:09.680 -> 25:11.280] Where did you put, what was yours?
[25:11.280 -> 25:12.200] We're both terrible.
[25:12.200 -> 25:14.680] I mean, I predicted Verstappen to win.
[25:14.680 -> 25:18.280] I predicted Verstappen to win, so that's good enough.
[25:18.280 -> 25:22.360] But then I went Hamilton, Russell, Sainz, Perez, Norris,
[25:22.360 -> 25:24.000] Leclerc down in seventh.
[25:24.000 -> 25:25.800] That is a terrible prediction.
[25:25.800 -> 25:28.220] Gasly, Ricciardo, Vettel.
[25:28.220 -> 25:29.060] So-
[25:29.060 -> 25:30.560] I actually don't know what the standings were
[25:30.560 -> 25:31.400] from last year.
[25:31.400 -> 25:32.440] Well, the standings finished.
[25:32.440 -> 25:33.400] Verstappen won.
[25:33.400 -> 25:34.720] Leclerc came second.
[25:34.720 -> 25:35.760] Perez third.
[25:35.760 -> 25:38.040] Remember that was really close in the final race.
[25:38.040 -> 25:39.240] Russell fourth.
[25:39.240 -> 25:40.240] Sainz fifth.
[25:40.240 -> 25:41.420] Hamilton sixth.
[25:41.420 -> 25:42.260] Nice.
[25:42.260 -> 25:43.320] Norris seventh.
[25:43.320 -> 25:44.160] Ouch.
[25:44.160 -> 25:46.640] Then Ocon, Alonso, and Bottas. Nice. Norris seventh. Ouch. Then Ocon, Alonso and Bottas.
[25:46.640 -> 25:47.920] Ouch.
[25:47.920 -> 25:50.180] Which brings us to 2023.
[25:50.180 -> 25:51.020] Dun-dun-dun.
[25:51.020 -> 25:52.460] Dun-dun-dun.
[25:52.460 -> 25:53.960] This is a time for us to really show
[25:53.960 -> 25:56.280] how much knowledge we have gained.
[25:56.280 -> 25:57.120] Yep.
[25:57.120 -> 25:57.940] Over the year.
[25:57.940 -> 26:01.020] You did ask for my predictions.
[26:01.020 -> 26:01.860] So what did you do?
[26:01.860 -> 26:03.680] Go away and think really hard and?
[26:03.680 -> 26:04.520] No.
[26:04.520 -> 26:10.440] How did you? Actually, I didn't think at all I like it all right anything down you haven't
[26:10.440 -> 26:17.960] done it yet it's not mate it's all in the noggin nope it's in here actually
[26:17.960 -> 26:23.200] the crystal ball in my pocket right now Wow there you go so how do you want to
[26:23.200 -> 26:29.280] do it should we do our constructors or our drivers first? Hang on, let me just take it out of the box. Okay. What are you
[26:29.280 -> 26:36.120] doing? Whoa, it's got a serious glow to it. Right, the ball's out. You want me to go first?
[26:36.120 -> 26:40.520] I reckon we should go through in tens. Let's do constructors first because I actually wrote
[26:40.520 -> 26:43.600] those down. Let's do our constructors. Because the ball doesn't do constructors, it only
[26:43.600 -> 26:48.000] does our drivers. From last to first, we'll both read out our 10th, and then our 9th, and then our 8th.
[26:48.000 -> 26:50.000] Okay, but I missed the team.
[26:50.000 -> 26:51.000] Okay, what team have you missed?
[26:51.000 -> 26:52.000] I don't know, I missed it.
[26:52.000 -> 26:53.000] Show me the list.
[26:53.000 -> 26:54.000] How have you missed the team?
[26:54.000 -> 26:55.000] Well, who was there?
[26:55.000 -> 26:56.000] You can't say, you can't be saying this.
[26:56.000 -> 26:57.000] Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine, Aston Martin, Haas, Williams, Alfa Tauri.
[26:57.000 -> 26:58.000] Oh my god, do you forget Alfa Romeo?
[26:58.000 -> 26:59.000] Oh, Rupert!
[26:59.000 -> 27:00.000] Oh, Rupert!
[27:00.000 -> 27:01.000] Oh, Rupert!
[27:01.000 -> 27:02.000] Oh, Rupert!
[27:02.000 -> 27:03.000] Oh, Rupert!
[27:03.000 -> 27:04.000] Oh, Rupert!
[27:04.000 -> 27:07.080] Oh, Rupert! Oh, Rupert! Oh, Rupert! Oh, Ruper, Alpine, Aston Martin, Haas, Williams, Alfa Tauri... Oh my god, you're forgetting Alfa Romeo.
[27:07.080 -> 27:11.280] Ooooooh, Ruuuud Paschal!
[27:11.280 -> 27:12.280] That's so bad!
[27:12.280 -> 27:13.840] You can't do that!
[27:13.840 -> 27:15.600] Let me put them in a nice position then.
[27:15.600 -> 27:16.600] Yeah, do that.
[27:16.600 -> 27:17.600] Alfa Romeo.
[27:17.600 -> 27:21.280] I'm not gonna lie, I'm actually quite happy with mine.
[27:21.280 -> 27:24.800] But then there's certain ones I look at and really you don't have any clue.
[27:24.800 -> 27:25.020] We haven't seen the liveries. And technically, a good looking car will go quicker. Exactly. I'm actually quite happy with mine, but then there's certain ones I look at and really you don't have any clue.
[27:25.020 -> 27:26.460] We haven't seen the liveries,
[27:26.460 -> 27:28.700] and technically a good looking car will go quicker.
[27:28.700 -> 27:30.900] Like Lightning McQueen goes quick
[27:30.900 -> 27:32.340] because it's a beautiful car.
[27:32.340 -> 27:33.440] Yeah.
[27:33.440 -> 27:34.280] Exactly.
[27:34.280 -> 27:35.100] Yep.
[27:35.100 -> 27:35.940] You don't look cars.
[27:35.940 -> 27:38.280] It's a great livery.
[27:38.280 -> 27:39.780] He's the red one.
[27:39.780 -> 27:41.140] Yeah, with the yellow eyes.
[27:41.140 -> 27:43.820] And what's his catch phrase?
[27:43.820 -> 27:47.800] Lightning McQueen goes, that will come back to me.
[27:47.800 -> 27:48.640] Can't remember that.
[27:48.640 -> 27:49.460] Is that what he says?
[27:49.460 -> 27:50.300] That's weird.
[27:50.300 -> 27:51.720] That'll come back to me.
[27:51.720 -> 27:52.760] All right.
[27:52.760 -> 27:53.840] I used to love cars.
[27:53.840 -> 27:54.720] Let's go, right.
[27:54.720 -> 27:55.560] Who's starting?
[27:55.560 -> 27:56.380] You start.
[27:56.380 -> 27:57.220] Right.
[27:57.220 -> 27:58.060] From the bottom.
[27:58.060 -> 27:59.560] Yeah, and I want you to tell me why you've put them there.
[27:59.560 -> 28:00.560] Oh, come on.
[28:00.560 -> 28:02.280] We can't just say read our list.
[28:02.280 -> 28:03.120] That's not a very good podcast.
[28:03.120 -> 28:07.000] No, the bottom ones are a bit like hit and miss, it's the top ones which are more important.
[28:07.000 -> 28:10.000] Yeah but then I think a lot of the middle teams could be bottom now.
[28:10.000 -> 28:11.000] Alright, okay, alright.
[28:11.000 -> 28:15.000] Well it'll be interesting to see who you've gone but last place I've gone for AlphaTauri.
[28:15.000 -> 28:16.000] Same.
[28:16.000 -> 28:17.000] Have you really?
[28:17.000 -> 28:19.000] Same, yeah, AlphaTauri last.
[28:19.000 -> 28:22.000] I feel like it's tough because I think Nick is going to be good.
[28:22.000 -> 28:23.000] I'm making a last minute swap.
[28:23.000 -> 28:28.280] Okay, you do that. I think Nick is going gonna be good and I think Yuki is good as well
[28:28.280 -> 28:32.680] but I don't know why but I feel like they just don't give enough love to the
[28:32.680 -> 28:36.720] Alpha Tauri car. Like it didn't look very good last year, it doesn't look like
[28:36.720 -> 28:42.200] it's really on an upward scale. It's Red Bull innit. So do you think they just, it's all
[28:42.200 -> 28:48.760] in Red Bull and Alpha Tauri. They're all giving them duff cars. What just say Red Red Bull get further away? They're giving them duff cars, yeah. I don't think they're giving them duff cars.
[28:48.760 -> 28:53.280] They're gonna make, they're gonna give Alpha Tauri less money next year so they have more money.
[28:53.280 -> 28:57.720] Don't go over the spend cap. So that's why they're gonna be last. Would you think they share resources?
[28:57.720 -> 29:04.520] Is there an Alpha Tauri factory and a Red Bull factory? Yeah. So that they don't share resources.
[29:04.520 -> 29:05.000] So why would one team being so good make the other one worse? I assume they did because it's both towery factory and a Red Bull factory. Yeah. So that they don't share resources.
[29:05.000 -> 29:08.000] So why would one team being so good make the other one worse?
[29:08.000 -> 29:10.000] I assume they did because it's both Red Bull.
[29:10.000 -> 29:12.000] Why are we here having this chat?
[29:12.000 -> 29:13.000] We're a year in.
[29:13.000 -> 29:14.000] This is bad.
[29:14.000 -> 29:15.000] It's not bad at all.
[29:15.000 -> 29:18.000] I'm trying to figure out why one team is so much worse than the other one.
[29:18.000 -> 29:20.000] They're technically like partners.
[29:20.000 -> 29:22.000] It's like the favourite kid, isn't it?
[29:22.000 -> 29:25.800] You've got two boys, kids, the older one, the more successful one, he's a bit better.
[29:25.800 -> 29:27.640] You give the younger one less food.
[29:27.640 -> 29:29.320] You give him less attention.
[29:29.320 -> 29:30.160] You treat him less.
[29:30.160 -> 29:31.640] The other one's rock bottom and you just leave him there.
[29:31.640 -> 29:32.560] Well.
[29:32.560 -> 29:34.280] You wouldn't, you would want to help them.
[29:34.280 -> 29:36.040] You would want to help your younger brother
[29:36.040 -> 29:36.960] that was rock bottom.
[29:36.960 -> 29:37.880] Would you?
[29:37.880 -> 29:40.880] If you've got a star kid performing like amazingly well
[29:40.880 -> 29:42.240] under the name of Red Bull,
[29:43.400 -> 29:47.960] you can have my attention all day long. What about out of about Nick and Yuki who do you think will score more points
[29:47.960 -> 29:54.840] uh oh mmm that's actually really tough cuz Nick did really well yeah yeah yeah
[29:54.840 -> 29:58.000] I don't know to know that was in a Williams which wasn't great last season
[29:58.000 -> 30:06.000] I think you he will be good this year he's with um... ... ...
[30:06.000 -> 30:08.000] ...
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[30:20.000 -> 30:22.000] ...
[30:22.000 -> 30:24.000] ...
[30:24.000 -> 30:25.080] ... ... All of that's been cut. Oh, we're not, we're not making cuts. We are. There you go, there's one cut.
[30:25.080 -> 30:26.960] Michael, right.
[30:26.960 -> 30:28.200] Don't cut it.
[30:28.200 -> 30:30.360] Don't cut it, the audience love the realism.
[30:30.360 -> 30:31.360] Yuki is with Michael.
[30:31.360 -> 30:32.200] Oh.
[30:32.200 -> 30:33.020] Oh.
[30:35.020 -> 30:36.120] Come on, just get it right.
[30:36.120 -> 30:38.480] Yuki is with Michael Italiano this year as well,
[30:38.480 -> 30:40.880] which means that he's getting the pucker training in,
[30:40.880 -> 30:41.980] so he could be good,
[30:41.980 -> 30:44.200] but who knows what Nick DeVries' team is like.
[30:44.200 -> 30:46.800] I think Nick DeVries is a good driver I'm excited to see that let's go for
[30:46.800 -> 30:52.360] ninth who have you gone for after that? Haas. I have also gone for Haas. The spirit of
[30:52.360 -> 30:57.600] Mick Schumacher is gone from the team they won't have the same energy the same
[30:57.600 -> 31:02.080] just magical glow around them that they did when they had Mick there. What do you
[31:02.080 -> 31:05.120] think about Hulkenberg? Don't know anything about Hulkenberg.
[31:05.120 -> 31:05.960] That's what I said.
[31:05.960 -> 31:07.560] Someone asked me and I said, I don't know anything about him.
[31:07.560 -> 31:08.880] How old is he? What, mid thirties?
[31:08.880 -> 31:09.720] I don't know.
[31:09.720 -> 31:12.560] Like, I don't know anything about him.
[31:12.560 -> 31:13.680] I don't understand it.
[31:13.680 -> 31:16.520] Hasn't he kind of come and gone from the team?
[31:16.520 -> 31:18.560] He's been in a few teams, I think.
[31:18.560 -> 31:19.460] Yeah.
[31:19.460 -> 31:21.560] If you can't hold onto a seat,
[31:21.560 -> 31:24.600] like fair play to him for being able to come back.
[31:24.600 -> 31:25.880] Well, Magnussen's done it.
[31:25.880 -> 31:26.880] K-Mag.
[31:26.880 -> 31:29.600] Daniel Ricciardo will be hoping to do it.
[31:29.600 -> 31:30.600] So it's not like it's unheard of.
[31:30.600 -> 31:32.560] He'll be hoping to do it but it's hard.
[31:32.560 -> 31:34.840] It's hard once you're gone.
[31:34.840 -> 31:35.840] Why do you think-
[31:35.840 -> 31:38.440] A lot of people said Ricciardo should have taken a seat at a random team just so he's
[31:38.440 -> 31:39.440] in the sports.
[31:39.440 -> 31:40.440] Can he get back in?
[31:40.440 -> 31:44.040] Well why do you think Haas have gone for these two drivers rather than bank him with someone
[31:44.040 -> 31:47.040] young? Cause Schumacher didn't do very well did he? Let's be honest he didn't
[31:47.040 -> 31:52.000] do very well last year. Everyone wants him to do well. Everyone's finding it tough when
[31:52.000 -> 31:56.000] you really want someone to do so well. I reckon Schumacher goes away this year he has some
[31:56.000 -> 32:02.160] secret training with Sebastian Vettel in hiding. Sebastian just turns him into an absolute
[32:02.160 -> 32:05.760] beast and then not this year, but the year 2024,
[32:05.760 -> 32:07.400] Lewis Hamlin leaves,
[32:07.400 -> 32:09.760] Mick Schumacher and George Russell at Mercedes.
[32:09.760 -> 32:12.760] I like the way you stack your tongue out at the end of that.
[32:12.760 -> 32:14.080] Oh yeah, I'm like a lizard.
[32:14.080 -> 32:15.080] You're really excited.
[32:15.080 -> 32:15.920] I'm like a lizard.
[32:15.920 -> 32:17.760] More points, who gets more?
[32:17.760 -> 32:19.160] Hulkenberg or Magnussen?
[32:21.080 -> 32:21.920] That's tough.
[32:21.920 -> 32:22.760] Mag, K-Mag.
[32:22.760 -> 32:23.580] Yeah, I'd go K-Mag as well.
[32:23.580 -> 32:26.120] That's tough, because I don't know anything about Hulk, but I'm excited to see him race. That's the. Mag, K-Mag. Yeah, I'd go K-Mag as well. That's tough because I don't know anything about Hulk.
[32:26.120 -> 32:28.120] But I'm excited to see him race.
[32:28.120 -> 32:29.780] That's the bottom two.
[32:29.780 -> 32:31.680] So far we've said the same.
[32:31.680 -> 32:33.040] Where are we going to divide?
[32:33.040 -> 32:35.600] I feel we could still be on a wavelength here.
[32:35.600 -> 32:36.600] I'm going to go Williams.
[32:36.600 -> 32:37.600] I've gone Williams as well.
[32:37.600 -> 32:38.600] In eighth.
[32:38.600 -> 32:39.600] Wow, we've actually done the same.
[32:39.600 -> 32:40.600] And we didn't cheat.
[32:40.600 -> 32:41.600] Interesting.
[32:41.600 -> 32:43.840] No, we haven't actually cheated, believe it or not.
[32:43.840 -> 32:44.840] We haven't cheated.
[32:44.840 -> 32:45.760] Why have you done that?
[32:45.760 -> 32:49.840] Because I just don't put them any higher up than the teams that are already there.
[32:49.840 -> 32:50.560] Yeah.
[32:50.560 -> 32:55.200] Like, as in, you know, I have high hopes for Alfa Romeo.
[32:55.200 -> 32:57.680] I really do next year.
[32:57.680 -> 32:59.600] Like, really do.
[32:59.600 -> 33:02.480] So, I had to put Williams behind them.
[33:02.480 -> 33:05.120] It's tough because that is how it gets, isn't it?
[33:05.120 -> 33:06.160] You want to put people higher
[33:06.160 -> 33:07.920] because you want a certain driver to do well,
[33:07.920 -> 33:09.280] or you think they might,
[33:09.280 -> 33:11.840] but realistically you can't move them above
[33:11.840 -> 33:13.120] one of these teams that is better.
[33:13.120 -> 33:15.160] So it's hard to do an order.
[33:15.160 -> 33:17.040] I've put Williams there
[33:17.040 -> 33:19.420] because I think Albon will get consistent points
[33:19.420 -> 33:22.000] more than the harsh drivers and the AlphaTauri drivers.
[33:22.000 -> 33:23.880] And I think Logan will do all right.
[33:23.880 -> 33:28.800] Yeah, who knows how Logan will do to be honest, but Alex Albon is a solid, solid racer as we
[33:28.800 -> 33:35.400] know. Williams just need the money mate. Yeah. They need a big cash injection and if
[33:35.400 -> 33:41.560] Pitstop can help in any way, we will. Okay yeah we will. Williams we need all your
[33:41.560 -> 33:47.200] drivers on the pod ASAP, we need AAA access all areas. Let's re-brand Williams for the good.
[33:47.200 -> 33:48.400] I think they would take it.
[33:48.400 -> 33:49.600] I'd love it.
[33:49.600 -> 33:51.400] Maybe two years down the line from now.
[33:51.400 -> 33:53.600] One of the most successful teams of all time, my friend.
[33:53.600 -> 33:54.200] Yeah.
[33:54.200 -> 33:55.400] It'd be a great acquisition for us.
[33:55.400 -> 33:58.200] Very true. So yeah, after them I'd put Alfa Romeo, obviously.
[33:58.200 -> 33:59.600] Yeah, I've also put Alfa Romeo.
[33:59.600 -> 34:00.400] Jesus.
[34:00.400 -> 34:02.200] It's like we're just copying each other at this point.
[34:02.200 -> 34:03.400] Who's after Alfa Romeo then?
[34:03.400 -> 34:04.600] Aston Martin.
[34:04.600 -> 34:05.560] Oh, get out of it.
[34:05.560 -> 34:06.720] Have you done that as well?
[34:06.720 -> 34:07.760] Yeah.
[34:07.760 -> 34:09.920] You've done that because of Alonso though.
[34:11.360 -> 34:12.480] Yeah, is that why?
[34:12.480 -> 34:13.560] Do you just think Alonso's gonna,
[34:13.560 -> 34:14.400] or do you think Aston Martin's gonna?
[34:14.400 -> 34:15.960] Well, I know they're getting the new factory
[34:15.960 -> 34:17.320] halfway through the season, so.
[34:17.320 -> 34:19.680] Yeah, and I feel like a new factory at Silverstone,
[34:19.680 -> 34:23.440] like it's all very, seems like a big step forward for them.
[34:23.440 -> 34:26.400] Yeah, but it's gonna take some time to adjust.
[34:26.400 -> 34:28.240] They got Drogobytch as a reserve driver.
[34:28.240 -> 34:31.760] They got Stroll who, I don't know whether I agree
[34:31.760 -> 34:34.360] with necessarily all of the shit Stroll gets as well.
[34:34.360 -> 34:36.640] I actually think he might be quite a good driver.
[34:36.640 -> 34:37.800] What makes you think that?
[34:37.800 -> 34:39.080] Well, I've seen a lot of clips of him
[34:39.080 -> 34:40.960] and a lot of overtakes and even last season
[34:40.960 -> 34:42.480] he had a few moments of magic.
[34:43.840 -> 34:45.800] Please don't ask me to say what they are.
[34:45.800 -> 34:47.560] But no, he did, he did, I definitely did,
[34:47.560 -> 34:49.400] because I saw a clip on YouTube about it.
[34:49.400 -> 34:53.400] Some clips of Lance doing some sick stuff in the car.
[34:53.400 -> 34:54.240] Okay.
[34:54.240 -> 34:56.320] So we're going to put them fifth, but that's for Alonso.
[34:56.320 -> 34:57.160] Got it, yeah, yeah.
[34:57.160 -> 34:59.760] If Alonso doesn't get points, that's the Martin Arm's fifth.
[34:59.760 -> 35:01.160] For sure, for sure.
[35:01.160 -> 35:03.120] Alpine for me after them.
[35:03.120 -> 35:04.560] I've also done Alpine.
[35:04.560 -> 35:06.120] So then it goes McLaren.
[35:07.120 -> 35:08.440] Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull.
[35:08.440 -> 35:10.440] Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes.
[35:10.440 -> 35:12.560] Yeah, I've got Mercedes for a win.
[35:12.560 -> 35:14.640] So that's the only place we're different.
[35:14.640 -> 35:15.920] So we've done the whole grid
[35:15.920 -> 35:17.680] apart from the last two teams with flip reverse.
[35:17.680 -> 35:19.040] Well, in constructors,
[35:19.040 -> 35:21.920] which will make our drivers really interesting.
[35:21.920 -> 35:23.720] Well, I haven't correlated.
[35:23.720 -> 35:25.160] Wait, you haven't wrote your drivers?
[35:25.160 -> 35:27.840] I haven't correlated my drivers to my constructors.
[35:29.040 -> 35:32.640] So, what I would say,
[35:32.640 -> 35:34.880] so if we are, are we going to go to drivers right now?
[35:34.880 -> 35:36.160] No, I want to, first I want to know
[35:36.160 -> 35:37.960] why you've put Mercedes over Red Bull.
[35:37.960 -> 35:39.560] Because Toto's coming.
[35:39.560 -> 35:42.400] The big, big bad wolf is coming, baby.
[35:42.400 -> 35:43.560] I'm going to need a better explanation.
[35:43.560 -> 35:44.640] Who cried wolf?
[35:44.640 -> 35:46.500] Everyone did, and he's on his way back.
[35:46.500 -> 35:51.000] They looked good at the end of last year but Red Bull were so far ahead.
[35:51.000 -> 35:55.500] Mate, you don't know what you're missing out on here.
[35:55.500 -> 35:59.000] I've got a statistic sheet here that you're gonna love, alright?
[35:59.000 -> 36:01.500] This is the only thing that might give you some hope.
[36:01.500 -> 36:02.500] Here we go.
[36:02.500 -> 36:04.500] For Mercedes to get a lot of points next season.
[36:04.500 -> 36:08.520] Okay. In 2019, Russell got zero points.
[36:08.520 -> 36:10.560] In 2020, he got three.
[36:10.560 -> 36:13.040] In 2021, he got 16.
[36:13.040 -> 36:16.280] And then last year at Mercedes, he got 375.
[36:16.280 -> 36:17.320] Kaboom.
[36:17.320 -> 36:18.520] In his first year.
[36:18.520 -> 36:19.520] Cabo Bunga.
[36:20.640 -> 36:23.600] Do you think they win it because of Hamilton
[36:23.600 -> 36:25.280] or do they win it because of Russell?
[36:25.280 -> 36:27.040] They win it because of the car, mate.
[36:27.040 -> 36:29.280] They are bringing in some hot...
[36:29.280 -> 36:31.280] Stop ignoring every question I'm asking you!
[36:31.280 -> 36:33.280] One driver's got to do better than the other!
[36:33.280 -> 36:35.280] Yeah, but the car! They're winning because of the car.
[36:35.280 -> 36:37.280] Okay, I get that! You've said the constructors!
[36:37.280 -> 36:39.280] So which driver's going to get them all the points?
[36:39.280 -> 36:41.280] Well, probably George, I would say.
[36:41.280 -> 36:45.680] I bet you're in your driver's stand as you're out of Hamilton to win. No, I'm saying George wins the would say. I bet you in your driver's stand is your man to win.
[36:45.680 -> 36:48.280] No, I'm saying George wins the whole championship.
[36:48.280 -> 36:49.440] Boom.
[36:49.440 -> 36:50.280] Are you really?
[36:50.280 -> 36:51.100] Kaboom.
[36:51.100 -> 36:52.520] No, I think Red Bull for me.
[36:52.520 -> 36:53.600] Let's go through the drivers then.
[36:53.600 -> 36:54.560] If we go through the drivers,
[36:54.560 -> 36:56.240] then we can really start to figure out what you think.
[36:56.240 -> 36:57.400] All right, first place.
[36:57.400 -> 36:58.400] We're gonna go backwards?
[36:58.400 -> 36:59.240] Yeah.
[36:59.240 -> 37:00.440] Okay, first place.
[37:00.440 -> 37:01.800] George. George Russell.
[37:01.800 -> 37:03.360] For you? Yep.
[37:03.360 -> 37:04.680] I've gone for Verstappen.
[37:04.680 -> 37:07.800] Verstappen. Don't get me wrong I think George will get points but...
[37:07.800 -> 37:14.000] Very easy to go for Verstappen. It's a very safe bet to go Verstappen. I can tell from what
[37:14.000 -> 37:16.960] you're telling me that the F1 championship doesn't mean anything to
[37:16.960 -> 37:22.840] you. This whole championship means everything to you and you're picking
[37:22.840 -> 37:25.280] Verstappen so that you beat me.
[37:25.280 -> 37:26.560] That's what it is.
[37:26.560 -> 37:27.680] You've gone for the safe bet.
[37:27.680 -> 37:30.800] I can't respect a man who goes for the safe bet.
[37:30.800 -> 37:32.280] You have to push the boat out.
[37:32.280 -> 37:36.080] That was a real dig, dagger straight into the heart, man.
[37:36.080 -> 37:37.960] Why would you put something like that on the show?
[37:37.960 -> 37:39.760] It's almost unfair.
[37:39.760 -> 37:40.600] No.
[37:44.680 -> 37:45.000] It is almost against game rules
[37:47.000 -> 37:48.080] to put Verstappen first.
[37:48.080 -> 37:49.280] Look, I get what you're saying
[37:49.280 -> 37:51.000] because I am safe bet in there.
[37:51.000 -> 37:53.360] Like it's for Verstappen, but at the same time,
[37:56.040 -> 37:58.700] I would rather someone else won.
[37:58.700 -> 38:00.840] I would want someone different to win every year.
[38:00.840 -> 38:02.040] Who would you want to win next year?
[38:02.040 -> 38:03.240] Oscar.
[38:03.240 -> 38:04.080] Oscar, of course.
[38:04.080 -> 38:06.200] So you should have put him down as your number one I've tried to be
[38:06.200 -> 38:11.680] as kind to Oscar as I can. I've put Oscar in second.
[38:11.680 -> 38:14.540] Please tell me you actually have. So you've gone for
[38:14.540 -> 38:16.840] Russell and then Oscar? It's not me
[38:16.840 -> 38:18.920] it's the ball it's the crystal ball okay
[38:18.920 -> 38:20.680] it's just really interesting that you've
[38:20.680 -> 38:24.680] put um really interesting that you've put Oscar second
[38:24.680 -> 38:25.440] but McLaren only
[38:25.440 -> 38:32.640] come fourth in the drivers standards. Yeah because Lando has a bad year. I hope your
[38:32.640 -> 38:37.600] drivers predictions relate to that then. You probably have Lando third. Yep. I know I see
[38:37.600 -> 38:42.200] what you're doing it's interesting to do it like that but I but if we are being real the
[38:42.200 -> 38:46.000] film probably isn't going to be close enough, is it?
[38:48.000 -> 38:51.000] Mate, who knows? Who knows? Well yeah, who does know? Imagine it comes back and it is.
[38:51.000 -> 38:57.000] Like, who really knows? When you actually get down to it, does Crofty know? No.
[38:57.000 -> 39:01.000] Does Martin Brundle know? No. Heck, does Jenson Button know? No, he does not.
[39:01.000 -> 39:03.000] Adam Seagull? No one knows.
[39:03.000 -> 39:07.000] Adam Seagull might have it. Might have it
[39:07.000 -> 39:11.040] in England. I can't believe you're going to do this. You're going to go through the top
[39:11.040 -> 39:16.280] 10s and give us... For those of you at home, please do send in at Pitstop and Instagram
[39:16.280 -> 39:26.680] your top 10 constructors and drivers. Third place... I've gone Russell. So far I've got Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell. You've got?
[39:26.680 -> 39:27.680] Lewis Hamilton.
[39:27.680 -> 39:31.120] You've got Russell, Piastri and Hamilton.
[39:31.120 -> 39:32.120] Yep.
[39:32.120 -> 39:33.120] Okay.
[39:33.120 -> 39:36.800] Let me just hang on, I'll see if I can write these down. Russell...
[39:36.800 -> 39:39.880] You've really come prepared for today's podcast, that is so nice!
[39:39.880 -> 39:43.360] Russell, Piastri, Hamilton. Yeah, that's what I'm going with. One, two, three.
[39:43.360 -> 39:44.360] Fourth?
[39:44.360 -> 39:45.000] Verstappen.
[39:45.000 -> 39:47.000] Yeah? God, Verstappen chokes it.
[39:47.000 -> 39:49.000] What's wrong with the Red Bull this year then?
[39:49.000 -> 39:50.000] What happened?
[39:50.000 -> 39:55.000] I just honestly think they're pipped by Mercedes and Piastri.
[39:58.000 -> 40:03.000] Can I just ask, is it Piastri because we know him or is it Piastri because you think he...
[40:03.000 -> 40:10.200] Yeah, because I think he'll win obviously. Because he he's got the I wouldn't just vote for my mates or
[40:10.200 -> 40:15.760] anyone who's on the leaderboard however I also had an extra prediction I did I
[40:15.760 -> 40:29.480] had what I had on my extra prediction was for Felipe Drogovic to get more points than Nico
[40:29.480 -> 40:37.320] Hülkenberg. Wow so you think a reserve driver who doesn't even have a seat is gonna step in?
[40:37.320 -> 40:40.360] Well to be fair last year you predicted Mick Schumacher gets a win with Ferrari
[40:40.360 -> 40:45.400] this year so that was a really good one. Come close.
[40:45.400 -> 40:46.240] He predicted Fernando Alonso
[40:46.240 -> 40:48.080] would have two podiums last year.
[40:48.080 -> 40:49.280] Came close.
[40:49.280 -> 40:51.880] That was a good, to be fair, when he qualified.
[40:51.880 -> 40:52.720] He was close.
[40:52.720 -> 40:55.000] He actually qualified third, didn't he, on one of them.
[40:55.000 -> 40:55.840] Yeah.
[40:55.840 -> 40:57.440] He started third and we did think it could be it.
[40:57.440 -> 40:58.880] Yeah, no, second, wasn't it?
[40:58.880 -> 41:00.200] It was in the front row.
[41:00.200 -> 41:02.600] Maybe, I remember he was near the front
[41:02.600 -> 41:04.120] and then it dropped quite significantly,
[41:04.120 -> 41:05.760] but he was there for a little bit fourth
[41:05.760 -> 41:07.320] I've gone Perez
[41:07.320 -> 41:12.280] But I have wrote mid C mid season swap possible. What do you mean?
[41:12.720 -> 41:18.260] Well, I think see now this is getting a bit more. I like it. Well, these kind of predictions is why I like
[41:19.380 -> 41:23.360] The main reason I was gonna maybe put Mercedes top of the constructors
[41:23.360 -> 41:26.840] It's because I feel like the Stappen's gonna get a shit ton of points
[41:26.840 -> 41:30.460] But I just don't know whether Perez is gonna. I think he's amazing
[41:30.980 -> 41:37.240] But I genuinely think somewhere there's a reason Ricciardo got hired. I mean otherwise I'm like why I mean
[41:37.240 -> 41:39.440] I know you want to take a year out, but he'll want to drive that car.
[41:39.440 -> 41:41.440] Checo is amazing, but I know what you mean.
[41:41.440 -> 41:46.500] All of Mexico think he's amazing too. The billboards of Checo around Mexico City, by the way.
[41:46.500 -> 41:47.340] You know those?
[41:47.340 -> 41:48.180] There's a lot.
[41:48.180 -> 41:49.000] Loads.
[41:49.000 -> 41:49.840] That's because he's Mexican.
[41:49.840 -> 41:51.100] That would make sense.
[41:51.100 -> 41:51.940] Yeah.
[41:51.940 -> 41:52.760] It's his home race.
[41:52.760 -> 41:53.880] Yeah.
[41:53.880 -> 41:55.040] I just don't think you'll get the point.
[41:55.040 -> 41:57.540] So I've put mid-season drivers swap for Ricciardo.
[41:57.540 -> 41:59.240] I'm going to put that out there now.
[41:59.240 -> 42:00.180] I fuck with that.
[42:00.180 -> 42:01.960] I really like that.
[42:01.960 -> 42:03.440] Actually, I really like that.
[42:03.440 -> 42:05.800] And I do think Formula One fans would love that as well.
[42:06.600 -> 42:12.400] After Verstappen in fourth, I go Leclerc and Sainz, like fourth and fifth.
[42:12.400 -> 42:15.400] Yeah, I've gone Leclerc and Sainz as well. Why Ferrari so low though?
[42:15.800 -> 42:17.200] Because I just realised...
[42:17.200 -> 42:19.400] I thought this is a Ferrari fan talking about this as well.
[42:19.600 -> 42:21.800] Adding up my...
[42:24.600 -> 42:27.400] Look, I'm just doing this off the top of my head mate I don't really know what
[42:27.400 -> 42:30.000] I'm doing I'm trying to correlate it back to my constructors notes but it's
[42:30.000 -> 42:33.800] not really working out so I had to put Leclerc and Sainz there to balance it out
[42:33.800 -> 42:36.400] whether I actually think they go there or not.
[42:36.400 -> 42:40.880] Oh no, now look at it and look at it realistically do you actually think the
[42:40.880 -> 42:45.760] Ferrari drivers are gonna come fifth and sixth this year
[42:45.760 -> 42:48.360] when Leclerc came second last year?
[42:48.360 -> 42:51.280] Yeah I do I really do think that yeah
[42:51.280 -> 42:52.800] that means you're saying Mercedes and
[42:52.800 -> 42:54.800] McLaren and Red Bull are all going to be ahead?
[42:54.800 -> 42:56.560] Because I think Piastri is an unstoppable
[42:56.560 -> 43:00.000] force mate. What's gone wrong with Ferrari?
[43:00.000 -> 43:03.840] Nothing's gone wrong Mercedes keep your
[43:03.840 -> 43:05.460] nose on Mercedes keep sniffing around
[43:05.460 -> 43:09.120] that's where I got a view but to be fair I've put I've put for a fifth and sixth
[43:09.120 -> 43:12.800] as well so I can't say anything I can smell Toto coming a mile off mate I
[43:12.800 -> 43:16.600] really can and piastri is just gonna be floating along in the slipstream he's
[43:16.600 -> 43:21.720] gonna be there the piastri will be in the mix I hope so I mean you're
[43:21.720 -> 43:26.600] absolutely ridiculous to put in second but but yeah, I've put Leclerc in science fifth and sixth
[43:26.600 -> 43:29.960] because I don't know why,
[43:29.960 -> 43:34.960] but I'm really struggling to find like hope with Ferrari.
[43:35.560 -> 43:37.560] So where's your, are these your constructors?
[43:37.560 -> 43:38.380] It's really tough.
[43:38.380 -> 43:39.960] I've gone Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell,
[43:39.960 -> 43:42.340] because I think Mercedes will run away over next year,
[43:42.340 -> 43:44.720] but I think they'll still be behind Verstappen.
[43:44.720 -> 43:51.100] And then I've gone Perez with the driver swap and then Leclerc right right because I do think Ferrari be behind Mercedes and Red Bull
[43:51.260 -> 43:56.160] Well, that's exactly what I've done as well mate, and then I've got Norris see after signs
[43:56.500 -> 44:00.120] Okay, see I've gone actually I've gone Pierre Gasly
[44:00.980 -> 44:07.400] You think the Alpine was quick. Yep. I've gone Pierre Gasly and then I've gone Esteban Ocon.
[44:07.400 -> 44:08.400] Nice!
[44:08.400 -> 44:09.960] Again, a double, a duo.
[44:09.960 -> 44:12.320] I went Norris and then Piastri.
[44:12.320 -> 44:15.560] So I've done Norris ahead of Piastri.
[44:15.560 -> 44:19.920] I do think Norris is going to be incredible because he's one of the best British drivers,
[44:19.920 -> 44:23.040] but I do think Oscar's going to be right there.
[44:23.040 -> 44:25.520] It'll be interesting to see how close
[44:29.240 -> 44:29.760] How how do you think Oscar and Lando when we had Lando Oscar on?
[44:31.800 -> 44:37.240] We couldn't really ask him it to his face But how do you actually think they'd get on battling if Lando and Oscar fall into a battle?
[44:37.240 -> 44:40.800] What do you think would happen chaos chaos and shoes because they're both so young
[44:40.800 -> 44:44.260] We did kind of say this on the pot. It could either be chaos or it could be
[44:43.680 -> 44:49.080] they're both so young. We did kind of say this on the pod, it could either be chaos or it could be success. I think it's going to be nuts on that track this year.
[44:49.080 -> 44:53.640] I think they're going to be all over each other. No holes barred, whatever
[44:53.640 -> 44:56.480] they say. When they're both battling for such important points it's going to be hard
[44:56.480 -> 45:00.360] to get them to switch around and stuff. You're kind of hoping they're not near
[45:00.360 -> 45:04.240] each other on the grid. I think the more interesting duo to watch, which could be
[45:04.240 -> 45:05.320] chaos, is Fernando,
[45:05.320 -> 45:08.240] who I've put in 10th, by the way, and Stroll.
[45:08.240 -> 45:09.480] Why do you think, oh yeah, sorry,
[45:09.480 -> 45:11.840] I've got ninth and 10th, Ocon and Alonso.
[45:11.840 -> 45:14.680] Yeah, so I went Ocon, Norris, Alonso.
[45:14.680 -> 45:16.160] So our top 10s are the same,
[45:16.160 -> 45:17.880] other than the fact I've added,
[45:18.760 -> 45:20.320] I must have someone you don't have,
[45:20.320 -> 45:21.440] because I don't have Gasly.
[45:21.440 -> 45:22.640] Read yours top to bottom.
[45:22.640 -> 45:29.280] Right, Verstappen to win, Hamilton second, Russell Hamilton second Russell third Perez fourth with a midseason driver swap for Ricardo
[45:29.280 -> 45:36.840] Leclerc signs Norris Piastri or Conor Alonso yours Russell Piastri Hamilton
[45:36.840 -> 45:46.020] Verstappen Leclerc signs Gasly or Conor Norris Alonso. You've only got nine. Well, one, two, three, four, five, six, eight, nine, 10.
[45:47.080 -> 45:51.560] One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10.
[45:51.560 -> 45:53.000] So who've you got that I haven't got?
[45:53.000 -> 45:54.040] Who haven't I got?
[45:55.360 -> 45:56.820] Piastri.
[45:56.820 -> 45:58.160] You've got Piastri second.
[45:58.160 -> 45:59.800] I haven't got Gasly.
[45:59.800 -> 46:02.260] So who've I got that you haven't got?
[46:02.260 -> 46:03.100] Yeah, Gaza.
[46:04.100 -> 46:05.360] Yeah, and then who's Perez?
[46:05.360 -> 46:06.200] Perez!
[46:06.200 -> 46:08.840] You haven't even put Perez in your top 10!
[46:08.840 -> 46:10.080] Oh shit!
[46:10.080 -> 46:12.360] So you're assuming he's not gonna be in the first two?
[46:12.360 -> 46:13.720] Okay, okay, wrong.
[46:13.720 -> 46:17.000] Gasly, behind, no, in front of Gasly,
[46:17.000 -> 46:20.720] after Sainz, is Perez.
[46:20.720 -> 46:21.560] Yeah.
[46:21.560 -> 46:24.120] And then it goes Gasly, Norris, Alonso.
[46:24.120 -> 46:34.920] Russell first, Piastri second, Hamilton third, Besteppen fourth, Leclerc fifth, Sainz sixth, Perez seventh, Gasly eighth, Norris ninth, Fernando Alonso tenth baby
[46:34.920 -> 46:37.000] that's how you do a prediction
[46:37.000 -> 46:43.720] and like it's not about whether it actually happens is it? It's about putting the faith in the ball?
[46:43.720 -> 46:44.220] yeah
[46:44.220 -> 46:44.720] in the crystal ball
[46:44.720 -> 46:48.080] yeah yeah yeah it's not about the ball putting its faith in
[46:48.080 -> 46:53.580] me I have to give my heart to the crystal ball I mean I respect it I can
[46:53.580 -> 46:57.220] respect what you've done there that's great I don't think yours are gonna be
[46:57.220 -> 47:02.400] anywhere near accurate you said last year bro your predictions last year were
[47:02.400 -> 47:06.440] absolutely shit I said the Hamilton was going to win.
[47:06.440 -> 47:10.040] I think any logical person said he could have won it last year.
[47:10.040 -> 47:12.800] At the start of the year before even Bahrain testing.
[47:12.800 -> 47:14.560] Okay, true, that's fair.
[47:14.560 -> 47:15.560] That's fair.
[47:15.560 -> 47:18.800] I think your predictions last year were actually better than your predictions this year, looking
[47:18.800 -> 47:19.800] at that.
[47:19.800 -> 47:23.040] And if you really want to know why, it's because I didn't use the crystal ball last year.
[47:23.040 -> 47:24.040] Did you not?
[47:24.040 -> 47:26.000] No, otherwise I would have told you that was happening, wouldn't I?
[47:26.000 -> 47:27.000] Obviously.
[47:27.000 -> 47:30.000] So everyone heard it here first, Oscar Piastri is coming second in the driver's standings.
[47:30.000 -> 47:32.000] There you go.
[47:32.000 -> 47:36.000] This kid has won every single championship he's been in to date.
[47:36.000 -> 47:39.000] Yeah, and he won F2 in his rookie year.
[47:39.000 -> 47:40.000] Correct?
[47:40.000 -> 47:41.000] Yeah.
[47:41.000 -> 47:42.000] Or incorrect?
[47:42.000 -> 47:43.000] No, correct.
[47:43.000 -> 47:44.000] Great.
[47:44.000 -> 47:46.280] Well there you go then. That's your Pit Stop
[47:46.280 -> 47:51.400] 2023 prediction. We want to hear everyone at home, see what you've
[47:51.400 -> 47:57.520] predicted. We're gonna pick our best top three and promote them on our website.
[47:57.520 -> 48:04.560] www.pitstop.com. We did make a website before, didn't we? We did! Do you remember when you spent about a month building that website?
[48:04.560 -> 48:14.800] I spent so long animating this website with graphics, like state of the art effects, studio quality, imagery, and we didn't do anything with it.
[48:14.800 -> 48:19.500] You spent weeks. I bet if we look back at that website now it'd be absolutely shocking.
[48:19.500 -> 48:23.500] I would say at least two months.
[48:23.500 -> 48:25.560] Two months building that website.
[48:25.560 -> 48:26.400] Yeah.
[48:26.400 -> 48:27.280] Well, there you have it.
[48:27.280 -> 48:30.480] There's the Pit Stop 2023 predictions.
[48:30.480 -> 48:31.840] Can't wait to put these on Instagram.
[48:31.840 -> 48:33.440] You're going to get slammed.
[48:33.440 -> 48:35.840] I think everyone's going to respect the idea.
[48:35.840 -> 48:38.360] Once they know the crystal ball was involved,
[48:38.360 -> 48:39.200] everyone will be like, fair enough.
[48:39.200 -> 48:40.720] Trust me, if mine was done like yours,
[48:40.720 -> 48:42.600] Oscar would be a lot higher.
[48:42.600 -> 48:44.560] And I'd have Djokovic on there as well,
[48:44.560 -> 48:47.000] even though he's not even a team yet.
[48:47.000 -> 48:49.480] Anyone who comes on that board becomes our number one.
[48:49.480 -> 48:52.160] Hang on, I did a bonus prediction, you need to do one as well.
[48:52.160 -> 48:53.760] What, can it be like anything?
[48:53.760 -> 48:57.480] Yeah, so mine is Filippo Djokovic to get more points than Niko Hulkenberg.
[48:57.480 -> 49:02.120] Okay, well I've done my extra one, I've said that there'll be a mid-season driver swap.
[49:02.120 -> 49:06.160] I'll give you one more, Let me look into the ball.
[49:06.160 -> 49:07.200] Let me look into the ball.
[49:07.200 -> 49:08.720] Can you warm it up for me?
[49:08.720 -> 49:09.560] I need to.
[49:09.560 -> 49:10.380] Just so everyone at home knows,
[49:10.380 -> 49:11.220] we're sat on the sofa.
[49:11.220 -> 49:12.400] I need to make sure Voldemort can't see.
[49:12.400 -> 49:14.800] There's absolutely nothing in front of us
[49:14.800 -> 49:16.640] and Fab is spinning his hands around.
[49:16.640 -> 49:19.960] Whoa, it's bright, it's bright.
[49:21.440 -> 49:23.760] Don't say a word, just look into it.
[49:23.760 -> 49:26.560] Just relay what it tells you.
[49:26.560 -> 49:28.960] Lewis Hamill in 8th World Championship.
[49:28.960 -> 49:30.960] Oh my god.
[49:30.960 -> 49:31.960] Oh my gosh.
[49:31.960 -> 49:34.320] That goes against every prediction I've done.
[49:34.320 -> 49:35.320] Oh my god.
[49:35.320 -> 49:41.080] Please do send us yours at Pitstop on Instagram and we'll try and read as many as we can.
[49:41.080 -> 49:44.000] We get quite a lot of messages and we try and reply to some.
[49:44.000 -> 49:48.280] We do. We get quite a lot of emails emails now people offering us their CVs which I
[49:48.280 -> 49:53.760] think the fact that someone is sending me their CV that's pretty fucking crazy
[49:53.760 -> 50:02.660] I have a read of some of them yeah some guy the other day he he wanted to do
[50:02.660 -> 50:05.320] some camera work he's worked in KFC so have I
[50:05.320 -> 50:11.600] so I thought fair enough he could be he could be successful I see them all and I
[50:11.600 -> 50:15.160] think fair play like you guys are sick and would love to work with you all
[50:15.160 -> 50:20.600] maybe one day down the line just not right now really I guess right now we're
[50:20.600 -> 50:24.000] just rolling on our own it does feel bad when you see someone who's actually
[50:24.000 -> 50:25.160] filled out an email,
[50:25.160 -> 50:27.360] like really nice, and they clearly really want to do something.
[50:27.360 -> 50:31.280] But guys, like, it's a new year, but it's still just me and Jake here, guys.
[50:31.280 -> 50:33.080] Yeah, it's not like I'm big, multi-media business.
[50:33.080 -> 50:34.440] We don't have loads of sections.
[50:34.440 -> 50:38.640] It's still me and Jake just on these shit grey sofas in our flat on our laptops.
[50:38.640 -> 50:41.240] It would be funny though to have like a sound man, a director,
[50:41.240 -> 50:42.440] someone with a clapperboard.
[50:42.440 -> 50:44.680] Just an intern, someone to make me cups of chai tea.
[50:44.680 -> 50:45.760] Mmm. What would you want from an intern, someone to make me cups of chai tea.
[50:45.760 -> 50:47.120] What would you want from an intern?
[50:47.120 -> 50:48.680] Maybe there's someone listening that might think,
[50:48.680 -> 50:51.160] oh well, I could go work with them on my work experience.
[50:51.160 -> 50:52.360] Chicken wings.
[50:52.360 -> 50:55.120] Yeah, we're gonna do chicken wings, chicken dippers.
[50:55.120 -> 50:56.800] Jake shakes.
[50:56.800 -> 50:58.720] Yeah, but no, only you can make a Jake shake.
[50:58.720 -> 51:00.360] True, I do make great Jake shakes.
[51:00.360 -> 51:01.520] Jake the snake.
[51:01.520 -> 51:03.680] Yeah, Jake the snake, hate snakes.
[51:03.680 -> 51:06.320] I hate snakes as well. And I hate ending a podcast
[51:06.320 -> 51:11.060] It really does my head in but we have to go and we did have a special appearance from JQ's today
[51:11.060 -> 51:14.800] So I feel like episode 2 of the pit stop podcast has been a great one. Hell, yeah
[51:14.800 -> 51:18.320] We'll be back on Thursday. If you've enjoyed it, please rate it five stars
[51:18.320 -> 51:21.960] It really helps us out hit the follow button on Spotify Apple wherever you're listening to
[51:22.720 -> 51:25.200] Yeah, we upload pods every Monday and Thursday.
[51:25.200 -> 51:26.580] Have a great week.
[51:26.580 -> 51:28.640] You might be listening to this Monday morning.
[51:28.640 -> 51:30.280] Might be Tuesday morning.
[51:30.280 -> 51:31.920] Might be Tuesday afternoon.
[51:31.920 -> 51:33.880] Hell, it might even be Wednesday morning.
[51:33.880 -> 51:34.720] Who knows?
[51:34.720 -> 51:36.360] That's the crazy thing about it.
[51:36.360 -> 51:39.400] But thank you for listening to BitStop Podcast.
[51:39.400 -> 51:42.720] Oscar Piastri for World Drivers Championship 2023.
[51:43.600 -> 51:45.080] Woo!
[51:45.080 -> 51:48.720] Yeah, right there, right there baby!
[51:48.720 -> 51:49.880] See you guys later.
[51:49.880 -> 51:50.720] Bye everyone.
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