A wet race at SPA?!.. This is going to get interesting 🔥

Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! We are absolutely gassed that we have the BELGIUM GRAND PRIX coming up because Spa is one of our favourite circuits! We're buzzing for this weekend because its also a Sprint Race weekend, and also because our man Danny Ric will be racing for the 2nd time since his return to F1.. So buckle up! Because this ones a good one. Thanks to every one of you guys for tuning in and supporting the podcast. We have some amazing guests lined up for the August break to fill the void while F1 is off, so get ready! Love you guys. @pitstop
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**Title:** Max Verstappen's Dominance and the Thrilling Belgian Grand Prix

**Introduction:**

* Jake Boys and Fabio Bocca, hosts of the Pitstop podcast, kick off the episode with a lively discussion about the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix.
* They mention the rainy weather forecast and Max Verstappen's strong position at the front of the grid.
* The hosts also tease a potential poem or musical intro for future episodes, showcasing their creativity and enthusiasm.

**News and Silly Season Updates:**

* Jake brings up a statement made by former Jordan Grand Prix team principal Eddie Jordan, suggesting that Oscar Piastri might be the next Red Bull driver alongside Max Verstappen.
* They speculate on the possibility of Piastri joining Red Bull, given his impressive performance with McLaren and his ties to Red Bull through his manager, Mark Webber.
* Fabio highlights the fact that Piastri is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Formula One, and they discuss the potential impact of such a move on the grid.

**Driver Comparisons and Team Performances:**

* The hosts compare the performances of Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg, noting Hülkenberg's recent improvement and speculating on his potential in a better car, such as Williams.
* They discuss the challenges faced by Logan Sargeant, who has struggled to score points for Williams despite the team's upward trajectory.
* Jake proposes a reverse grid for sprint races, arguing that it would create more excitement and unpredictability.

**Qualifying and Pit Stop Records:**

* Fabio presents interesting statistics from the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, where the gap between the top 10 drivers was the closest in Formula One history.
* They also mention the impressive pit stop times achieved by Red Bull and Ferrari, highlighting the importance of pit crews in the sport.

**Motivational Message:**

* Jake delivers a heartfelt and inspiring message, urging listeners to value their lives and pursue their goals with determination.
* He emphasizes that one day in a person's life is worth more than any amount of money and encourages listeners to make the most of their time.

**Conclusion:**

* The episode wraps up with a brief mention of the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix and a reminder to listeners to tune in for the race.
* The hosts express their excitement for the race and the potential for thrilling moments on the track. # Podcast Episode Summary:

**Title:** The Pit Stop Podcast: Formula One Predictions for the Belgian Grand Prix

**Hosts:** Jake Boys, Fabio Bocca

**Key Points:**

1. **Max Verstappen's Dominance:**
- The hosts predict that Max Verstappen will continue his winning streak and take the top spot in the Belgian Grand Prix.
- They believe Red Bull's strong form and Verstappen's exceptional driving skills will give him an edge over his competitors.

2. **Daniel Ricciardo's Struggles:**
- The hosts express concern about Daniel Ricciardo's performance in recent races, suggesting that he might face difficulties in the Belgian Grand Prix.
- They attribute his struggles to the lack of competitiveness of the McLaren car and his return to racing after a brief hiatus.

3. **Podium Predictions:**
- The hosts make their predictions for the podium finishers in the Belgian Grand Prix:
- Jake Boys: Lando Norris in second and Fernando Alonso in third
- Fabio Bocca: Oscar Piastri in second and Lando Norris in third

4. **Impact of AI in Formula One:**
- The hosts discuss the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in Formula One, particularly in the context of car design and race strategies.
- They speculate about the possibility of self-driving Formula One cars in the future and the implications it might have on the sport.

5. **Formula 2 and Formula 3 Updates:**
- The hosts provide updates on the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships, highlighting the close battle between Frédéric Vestey and Théodore Pochette in Formula 2 and the impressive performance of Gabriele Minì in Formula 3.

6. **Felipe Drugovich's Future:**
- The hosts discuss the situation of Felipe Drugovich, the reigning Formula 2 champion, and his desire to secure a Formula One seat.
- They acknowledge his talent and potential but express concern about the limited opportunities available for reserve drivers.

7. **Race Predictions for the Belgian Grand Prix:**
- The hosts make their final predictions for the Belgian Grand Prix:
- Jake Boys: Max Verstappen in first, Oscar Piastri in second, and Lando Norris in third
- Fabio Bocca: Max Verstappen in first, Lando Norris in second, and Fernando Alonso in third

8. **Qualifying Schedule:**
- The hosts remind listeners that qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix will take place on Friday, despite the unusual timing.
- They encourage fans to make arrangements to watch the qualifying session, especially considering the potential for wet weather conditions.

**Overall Message:**

The podcast episode provides predictions and insights for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, highlighting the dominance of Max Verstappen, the struggles of Daniel Ricciardo, and the potential impact of AI in Formula One. The hosts also discuss the latest developments in Formula 2 and Formula 3 and speculate about the future of Felipe Drugovich.

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[01:32.120 -> 01:37.560] Hello everyone! Welcome back to Pitstop. It's Fab, it's Jake, we're here again ahead of the Spa Grand Prix. Yep, the Belgian Grand Prix. It is officially race weekend. You didn't
[01:37.560 -> 01:43.160] have a poem for us today then? A little musical set intro that you like to do. Well, now I
[01:43.160 -> 01:47.680] want to redo the intro. Well, off the top around your head, do you reckon you could do one freestyle?
[01:47.680 -> 01:51.520] No, don't know the laps, don't know how many corners, don't know how long the track is,
[01:51.520 -> 01:52.560] you've got it right there in front of you.
[01:52.560 -> 01:55.680] I could give it a whirl but I'm not sure it would be very good.
[01:56.560 -> 02:03.360] The Belgium Grand Prix held 78 times with Michael Schumacher the most successful driver,
[02:03.360 -> 02:05.740] Ferrari the most successful constructor.
[02:05.740 -> 02:07.540] And it's looking to be a rainy weekend
[02:07.540 -> 02:09.180] with Max Verstappen out front.
[02:09.180 -> 02:10.700] The McLarens are picking up pace.
[02:10.700 -> 02:12.100] Oskar Piastri looking strong.
[02:12.100 -> 02:15.620] Lando Norris is right there on the podium once again.
[02:15.620 -> 02:19.740] Who will be there this weekend for the Belgium Grand Prix?
[02:19.740 -> 02:20.580] That's pretty good.
[02:20.580 -> 02:21.660] That's the best I can give you.
[02:21.660 -> 02:24.380] That's what Wikipedia's got in front of me.
[02:24.380 -> 02:26.000] I haven't read anything, so that's the best you get.
[02:26.000 -> 02:29.000] I was gonna say, it didn't sound like you had handwritten it, but it was good.
[02:29.000 -> 02:34.000] Imagine I knew that much, imagine my knowledge off the top of my head I was able to...
[02:34.000 -> 02:36.000] There's some people out there that do.
[02:36.000 -> 02:37.000] I know.
[02:37.000 -> 02:40.000] The thing is, is I don't know that much information about anything.
[02:40.000 -> 02:41.000] No.
[02:41.000 -> 02:44.000] Not just Formula One, anything in the world, I don't have that amount in my head.
[02:44.000 -> 02:48.900] Formula One is probably one of the most complex sports in the world, so there's no way we would be out of nowhere at all.
[02:48.900 -> 02:52.700] But in today's episode, we'll be giving you our predictions ahead of the Belgium Grand Prix.
[02:52.700 -> 03:00.700] But before that, there is a few bits of news lurking around silly season Formula One.
[03:00.700 -> 03:02.400] There has been some news.
[03:02.400 -> 03:03.700] You got a few bits and bobs as well?
[03:03.700 -> 03:06.000] I've got a few dodgy sights, yeah, but why don't you hit it off first?
[03:06.000 -> 03:11.500] Okay, do you know who Eddie Jordan is? I know who Eddie Jordan is, yeah. Yeah, so for those who don't know, he obviously
[03:12.000 -> 03:17.640] Jordan Grand Prix team back in the day. He did some stuff with Top Gear, very famous face. Now plays in a band.
[03:19.200 -> 03:22.460] Don't have that information. Yeah, on the boat at Monaco.
[03:23.040 -> 03:25.040] Really? I believe every year Eddie
[03:25.040 -> 03:28.660] Jordan and his band, I don't know whether he, I think he plays guitar, maybe he
[03:28.660 -> 03:32.520] sings I don't know, but he plays at Monaco on one of the yachts. Well he's
[03:32.520 -> 03:37.840] come out with a statement and the second I read it, it really made me think. Have
[03:37.840 -> 03:42.680] we been completely underestimating something? Oh go on. Now Oscar Piastri
[03:42.680 -> 03:45.600] has been to our flat on our leaderboard
[03:45.600 -> 03:48.020] We know how well he's doing for McLaren right now
[03:48.020 -> 03:51.780] He's definitely showing the rest of the rookies how it should be done. Very impressive
[03:52.440 -> 03:54.440] Eddie Jordan
[03:54.440 -> 03:57.240] Thinks that Oscar Piastri will be the next Red Bull driver
[03:57.640 -> 04:11.480] With Max Verstappen. The next Red Bull driver. Now when you really think about it who manages Oscar Piastri? Mac Webber. Who did Mac Webber drive for? Jordan. And did Mac Webber drive for Jordan?
[04:11.480 -> 04:19.920] He drove for Red Bull. There is ties with Red Bull there. You always see Mac Webber at the Wings for Life
[04:19.920 -> 04:24.480] events. Mac Webber is clearly friends with Christian Horner. Oscar Piastri is
[04:24.480 -> 04:25.080] quite clearly
[04:25.080 -> 04:30.760] one of the most exciting young talents. Not only that, we know they're not against an
[04:30.760 -> 04:34.720] Australian driver. They've had Daniel Ricciardo in the seat and everyone thinks Daniel Ricciardo
[04:34.720 -> 04:35.720] may be taking it back.
[04:35.720 -> 04:38.600] Why would they be against the... Oh, we don't want him to race for us because he's fucking
[04:38.600 -> 04:39.600] Australian.
[04:39.600 -> 04:41.680] We know Red Bull wanted Piastri originally.
[04:41.680 -> 04:42.680] Why?
[04:42.680 -> 04:44.920] They were one of the teams, well when McLaren grabbed him...
[04:44.920 -> 04:46.080] How do we know this? I don't know that. Red Bull were very interested in signing Piastri as well, They were one of the teams, well when McLaren grabbed him,
[04:46.080 -> 04:50.160] Red Bull were very interested in signing Piastri as well, after Alpine, that was public. Even
[04:50.160 -> 04:55.640] Horner, Horner and Helmet and everyone said, I think everyone wanted Piastri. But now,
[04:55.640 -> 04:58.480] after this statement and reading it and just hearing it from somewhere else.
[04:58.480 -> 05:01.040] But why wouldn't have Piastri gone to Red Bull then?
[05:01.040 -> 05:04.480] I don't know if the seat was necessarily open at the time, I don't know whether it was like
[05:04.480 -> 05:07.860] a driver's seat or like a reserved spot with the potential of maybe getting
[05:07.860 -> 05:10.840] Probably what it was. McLaren was actually a seat wasn't it which is
[05:11.520 -> 05:17.760] But imagine Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. I don't see it at least not yet
[05:18.320 -> 05:24.780] Well last episode we were saying Lando and Max maybe. I had a big conversation with someone yesterday
[05:24.780 -> 05:25.240] I'm not gonna name this person, but they're quite well-versed in the F1 world Landon Max, maybe. I had a big conversation with someone yesterday.
[05:25.240 -> 05:26.400] I'm not going to name this person,
[05:26.400 -> 05:28.680] but they're quite well-versed in the F1 world.
[05:28.680 -> 05:30.320] And I was saying, right,
[05:30.320 -> 05:34.360] Oscar Piastri, I see him as a bit of a Max Verstappen.
[05:34.360 -> 05:37.040] And I've said this before on previous pods.
[05:37.040 -> 05:38.960] Max is so locked in with his racing.
[05:38.960 -> 05:41.560] He's not trying to focus on any Instagram bullshit,
[05:41.560 -> 05:42.400] fashion stuff.
[05:42.400 -> 05:45.300] However, he did just do a sick advert with Heineken.
[05:45.300 -> 05:48.580] Heineken 0%, one of the coolest adverts I've ever seen.
[05:48.580 -> 05:50.820] And he comes across as a right dude as well.
[05:50.820 -> 05:54.420] But Oscar, I'm trying to think of the best way
[05:54.420 -> 05:58.340] to like say this, but what I said to this person yesterday
[05:58.340 -> 05:59.900] in this conversation was,
[05:59.900 -> 06:02.980] he seems very locked in and dialed as well.
[06:02.980 -> 06:05.200] Like you watch him in the,
[06:05.200 -> 06:07.040] cause the teams are trying to get all their drivers
[06:07.040 -> 06:09.120] to do all these Instagram clips now,
[06:09.120 -> 06:10.700] and they do race reviews and stuff.
[06:10.700 -> 06:13.740] And Lando will be there having a laugh, having a joke.
[06:13.740 -> 06:14.900] I love that.
[06:14.900 -> 06:18.140] But Oscar's just fucking dialed the whole time.
[06:18.140 -> 06:19.960] And I said to this person, I said,
[06:19.960 -> 06:23.560] I feel like Oscar has the potential to be, you know,
[06:23.560 -> 06:25.560] a world champion, one of the best on the grid,
[06:25.560 -> 06:28.760] because I feel like he just has that mindset.
[06:28.760 -> 06:30.800] And the other person said to me,
[06:30.800 -> 06:32.920] I think, you know, he's just a bit shy.
[06:32.920 -> 06:34.240] He hasn't come out of his shell yet
[06:34.240 -> 06:36.100] because he's his first, you know, rookie season,
[06:36.100 -> 06:38.800] but I don't get that from him.
[06:38.800 -> 06:41.920] He still has a sense of humor and he still can have a laugh,
[06:41.920 -> 06:44.280] but the dude is so fucking dialed in now.
[06:44.280 -> 06:45.680] I think I liken him to Max.
[06:45.680 -> 06:50.080] One thing I love about Oscar specifically is the way he's been with his girlfriend for a long time.
[06:50.080 -> 06:52.320] And like, I think they've known each other for a while,
[06:52.320 -> 06:55.360] and he obviously has a strong unit away from the racing.
[06:55.920 -> 06:57.120] I do agree with you.
[06:57.120 -> 07:01.440] After meeting him and after him coming here, he seems like a very locked in, focused guy.
[07:01.440 -> 07:09.760] And he's clearly got one of the best records ever before getting into Formula One. What was it F4, F3, F2 champion? Back to back as well which
[07:09.760 -> 07:14.440] hasn't been done many times other people have done it. Oscar Piastri is
[07:14.440 -> 07:18.840] clearly very exciting like what you're seeing a rookie do is is phenomenal he's
[07:18.840 -> 07:23.040] currently sat 11th in the driver's stand and it's 27 points he's ahead of Gasly
[07:23.040 -> 07:29.600] ahead of Albon ahead of Bottas you You know, these are big names and yeah, the McLaren is quick. Who knows how
[07:29.600 -> 07:33.040] it's gonna perform this weekend. They didn't think it was gonna be quick last
[07:33.040 -> 07:34.640] week, well they said it wasn't gonna be.
[07:34.640 -> 07:36.880] I think McLaren are here now for the rest of the year.
[07:36.880 -> 07:38.480] You think they're here to stay?
[07:38.480 -> 07:42.120] I think it's all to play for for McLaren. I honestly do. With the way that they've
[07:42.120 -> 07:45.080] brought these upgrades and start,
[07:45.080 -> 07:47.620] I mean, I've been saying maybe they were withholding upgrades
[07:47.620 -> 07:50.800] for like Silverstone to have a big bang at Silverstone.
[07:50.800 -> 07:52.720] I don't know if that's how it works really,
[07:52.720 -> 07:55.400] but that's the kind of feeling that I got from it.
[07:55.400 -> 07:57.240] Looking at the constructor standards,
[07:57.240 -> 07:59.880] you got McLaren with 87 points,
[07:59.880 -> 08:01.920] Ferrari are in front with like pretty much
[08:01.920 -> 08:03.240] double the points.
[08:03.240 -> 08:06.480] So I don't know how much there is to play for.
[08:06.480 -> 08:09.320] But still every point carries.
[08:09.320 -> 08:10.160] You think they could?
[08:10.160 -> 08:11.860] By the end of the season, if it stays this way,
[08:11.860 -> 08:14.560] I mean, I don't actually know what's going on at Ferrari.
[08:14.560 -> 08:16.280] It doesn't seem like a long time ago
[08:16.280 -> 08:17.600] since they fired Benote.
[08:17.600 -> 08:18.440] Mate, it seems like a long-
[08:18.440 -> 08:19.840] I completely forgot about it.
[08:19.840 -> 08:21.720] This sucks to say being a Ferrari fan,
[08:21.720 -> 08:23.520] but I feel like it's been a long time
[08:23.520 -> 08:27.400] since I've even really watched them on track.
[08:27.400 -> 08:28.840] The fight has been with McLaren,
[08:28.840 -> 08:32.160] you know, Lewis doing bits in the Mercedes.
[08:32.160 -> 08:33.280] They got rid of Benotto,
[08:33.280 -> 08:36.760] but Benotto was doing better than this last year.
[08:36.760 -> 08:38.840] Last year we had loads of Leclerc poles
[08:38.840 -> 08:39.680] and stuff like that.
[08:39.680 -> 08:41.520] Yeah, Benotto turned around a team,
[08:41.520 -> 08:42.480] you know, to come,
[08:42.480 -> 08:44.520] was it second in the championship last year?
[08:44.520 -> 08:49.480] Was it third? Well, it must have been second, mustn't it? I think so yeah either way he did a blinding job
[08:49.480 -> 08:52.400] speaking of drivers on the grid right I
[08:52.400 -> 08:56.040] wanted to do a little comparison okay I
[08:56.040 -> 08:58.720] love a comparison because the last couple
[08:58.720 -> 09:01.520] races I've seen Hulkenberg you know I
[09:01.520 -> 09:03.280] had a bit of news on Hulkenberg as well
[09:03.280 -> 09:06.040] so I like that we're gonna talk about the Hulkmaster I've seen him do alright mate I've seen him dokenberg, you know. I had a bit of news on Hulkenberg as well. So I like that we're going to talk about the Hulk master.
[09:06.040 -> 09:07.320] I've seen him do all right, mate.
[09:07.320 -> 09:08.400] I've seen him do okay.
[09:08.400 -> 09:09.960] Like he's been one to watch.
[09:09.960 -> 09:11.080] Maybe it's the hair.
[09:11.080 -> 09:12.120] Maybe it's the bleach blonde hair.
[09:12.120 -> 09:12.960] I don't know.
[09:12.960 -> 09:15.760] But I remember when Magnusson came back,
[09:15.760 -> 09:16.800] came back with a bang.
[09:16.800 -> 09:17.640] Yeah.
[09:17.640 -> 09:18.480] All right.
[09:18.480 -> 09:19.300] Everyone was gas.
[09:19.300 -> 09:20.140] Magnusson was back.
[09:20.140 -> 09:22.160] You and me like maybe had a different perspective
[09:22.160 -> 09:26.360] on Magnusson because we, we hadn't watched him race.
[09:26.360 -> 09:29.240] We always saw was fucking Gunther going mad about him
[09:29.240 -> 09:31.800] slamming the door, but I didn't really know anything
[09:31.800 -> 09:32.620] about him.
[09:32.620 -> 09:34.500] So I pulled up their comparisons here.
[09:34.500 -> 09:36.800] So Bahrain, right?
[09:36.800 -> 09:40.200] 13th for Magnussen, 15th for Hulkenberg.
[09:40.200 -> 09:43.880] Saudi Arabia, 10th for Magnussen, 12th for Hulkenberg.
[09:43.880 -> 09:45.760] And then it starts to get a bit weird after that. Australia, DNth for Magnussen, 12th for Hulkenberg. And then it starts to get a bit weird after that.
[09:45.760 -> 09:49.100] Australia, D and F for Magnussen,
[09:49.100 -> 09:51.100] 7th for Hulkenberg,
[09:51.100 -> 09:53.820] is only points that he scored all year.
[09:55.260 -> 09:57.480] Well, for some reason, apparently he scored three points
[09:57.480 -> 09:58.980] in Austria, but then D and F'd.
[10:00.440 -> 10:01.280] Sprint?
[10:01.280 -> 10:02.100] Could have been a sprint.
[10:02.100 -> 10:03.960] Must have been a sprint, it's also a sprint this weekend.
[10:03.960 -> 10:07.320] Must have been a sprint, it is a sprint this weekend must have been a sprint it is a sprint this weekend but I'm comparing
[10:07.320 -> 10:13.360] these these races mate and you know in the second not even in the second after
[10:13.360 -> 10:17.520] like the last two or three races Hulkenberg's just he's been doing all
[10:17.520 -> 10:20.920] right he's really turned it on hasn't he he's really turned it on and maybe he's
[10:20.920 -> 10:24.960] a bit of a star driver like take him out the house and put him in something a
[10:24.960 -> 10:25.840] little bit better.
[10:25.840 -> 10:29.160] Well that's exactly where I wanted to go, I'm glad you said that.
[10:29.160 -> 10:31.600] Yeah, because you're not the only one that thinks that.
[10:31.600 -> 10:33.600] Ralph Schumacher also agrees with you.
[10:33.600 -> 10:37.400] Well I'm not surprised me and a Schumacher have something in common.
[10:37.400 -> 10:38.920] Yeah, I mean, it's going to happen.
[10:38.920 -> 10:43.000] Similar mindset, you know, similar lifestyle.
[10:43.000 -> 10:45.180] You are right, me and you don't know enough about Hulkenberg
[10:45.180 -> 10:49.980] So we are judging off what we see now, but what I can tell you is this year
[10:49.980 -> 10:54.420] He has got into q3 on five occasions, which is more than Paris. Oh
[10:55.180 -> 11:02.720] A horse driver Hulkenberg has been in q3 five times less pressure than Paris. That's pressure. He's just having fun
[11:02.720 -> 11:05.200] I reckon it's so much pressure on Paris. You can do that five times in having fun, I reckon. So much pressure on Perez, man.
[11:05.200 -> 11:06.920] But if he can do that five times in a house,
[11:06.920 -> 11:08.760] what could he do in a Red Bull?
[11:08.760 -> 11:09.600] Well, yeah.
[11:09.600 -> 11:11.240] Like what could he do in Perez's car?
[11:11.240 -> 11:13.200] Now I'm not saying he should be going to Red Bull.
[11:13.200 -> 11:14.040] I sneezed!
[11:14.040 -> 11:14.860] Sneezed.
[11:14.860 -> 11:15.700] I sneezed!
[11:15.700 -> 11:17.600] I'm not saying he should be going to Red Bull.
[11:17.600 -> 11:18.840] But I'll tell you where I do think
[11:18.840 -> 11:21.000] Hulkenberg could really work.
[11:21.000 -> 11:22.160] Williams.
[11:22.160 -> 11:23.000] Yeah.
[11:23.000 -> 11:23.840] Yeah.
[11:23.840 -> 11:24.660] Same.
[11:24.660 -> 11:27.680] With Albon. Same. Because that car has got speed and Alex
[11:27.680 -> 11:31.580] Albon is an all-round driver he clearly knows what he's doing he's he is really
[11:31.580 -> 11:34.820] excited I actually can't wait to see what Alex does with his career but I
[11:34.820 -> 11:38.640] reckon if you put Hulkenberg in that other car Williams would get some
[11:38.640 -> 11:49.580] serious points but then what happens with Loic Sarge? Do you know it's tough because especially after losing Nick with you know zero points
[11:49.580 -> 11:52.840] You you do think like you should give these rookies more time
[11:53.840 -> 11:55.840] But it makes it really difficult
[11:56.260 -> 12:00.760] To put an argument out there when they're one driver and the team is like doing so well
[12:00.760 -> 12:06.640] You know I mean like when Albon is caught, I know Williams only have 11 points but for
[12:06.640 -> 12:08.440] Williams that's better than, they had like
[12:08.440 -> 12:10.720] zero like last year you know what I mean?
[12:10.720 -> 12:13.360] yeah and Williams are on this upwards
[12:13.360 -> 12:14.920] curve as we know they've got James Vowles
[12:14.920 -> 12:16.760] in there the team does look really
[12:16.760 -> 12:19.840] exciting I'm sure that I don't even know
[12:19.840 -> 12:21.240] if they're gonna be very happy with
[12:21.240 -> 12:23.400] Logan here maybe they expected more
[12:23.400 -> 12:26.280] well Logan Sargent scored no points this year.
[12:26.280 -> 12:31.280] However, Silverstone, 11th, Austria, 13th,
[12:31.900 -> 12:34.840] and Bahrain, first race of the year, 12th.
[12:34.840 -> 12:36.120] The rest hasn't been great.
[12:36.120 -> 12:38.160] Miami, he came 20th, which is a shame
[12:38.160 -> 12:40.240] because he's from the States.
[12:40.240 -> 12:42.520] But you can't really judge any of this shit
[12:42.520 -> 12:44.640] off of the standings because of the car.
[12:44.640 -> 12:45.600] You actually can't. judge any of this shit off of the standings because of the car. You actually can't.
[12:45.600 -> 12:51.600] And then it becomes a shame because I feel like one of the reasons the sprint shootout was put in,
[12:51.600 -> 12:56.200] I mean, obviously it was put in for fans' entertainment, so people enjoyed it all over the world,
[12:56.200 -> 13:02.400] but at the same time, as we know, a lot of the teams and people at the teams don't necessarily like the sprints
[13:02.400 -> 13:07.000] because it's not even, isn't it the top eight that get points in the sprints?
[13:07.000 -> 13:07.840] Yes.
[13:07.840 -> 13:09.360] Yeah, so it doesn't even matter
[13:09.360 -> 13:11.820] if you come 10th in a sprint.
[13:11.820 -> 13:13.500] And most of these teams are lucky
[13:13.500 -> 13:14.800] to ever get into the top 10.
[13:14.800 -> 13:16.020] So they're putting out a car
[13:16.020 -> 13:18.560] that if they crash is going to cost them millions of pounds
[13:18.560 -> 13:22.000] and all this process to get a car out for a sprint
[13:22.000 -> 13:24.020] for pretty much nothing in return.
[13:24.020 -> 13:30.960] I honestly think if Max, when Max wins the championship this year, next year, I would
[13:30.960 -> 13:35.520] love to see a reverse grid for the sprint. I really would, I really would. It would be
[13:35.520 -> 13:42.600] absolute chaos to see the top teams battling through the field while you've got, you know,
[13:42.600 -> 13:44.320] fucking Logan Sarge out in first.
[13:44.320 -> 13:45.480] That's what I'm saying.
[13:45.480 -> 13:46.400] And everyone says that you can't
[13:46.400 -> 13:47.520] because the cars aren't the same.
[13:47.520 -> 13:49.920] But for me, that means exactly why I wouldn't do it.
[13:49.920 -> 13:53.240] I wouldn't see the Red Bull have to come from the back.
[13:53.240 -> 13:55.040] Cause he's going to be able to do it.
[13:55.040 -> 13:55.880] Like everyone knows.
[13:55.880 -> 13:56.720] Of course, Perez has been doing it
[13:56.720 -> 13:57.540] the last two or three races.
[13:57.540 -> 13:58.560] Max will probably win every sprint
[13:58.560 -> 13:59.840] wherever he starts 11th or not.
[13:59.840 -> 14:00.760] And yeah, that is true.
[14:00.760 -> 14:03.080] Perez has become used to coming through the pack
[14:03.080 -> 14:04.480] from the back.
[14:04.480 -> 14:06.200] I don't know why they don't reverse the sprint.
[14:06.200 -> 14:07.200] Unless we're missing...
[14:07.200 -> 14:11.000] Please do message on Instagram, at Pitstop, what are we missing, other than the fact that
[14:11.000 -> 14:12.440] the cars are different?
[14:12.440 -> 14:14.640] Why couldn't it be a reverse grid?
[14:14.640 -> 14:16.160] Speaking of speed...
[14:16.160 -> 14:17.160] Speed?
[14:17.160 -> 14:24.680] Speaking of speed, qualifying in Hungary equalled the closest top 10 in F1 history.
[14:24.680 -> 14:26.280] What between all 10 cars?
[14:26.280 -> 14:27.440] Would you like me to elaborate?
[14:27.440 -> 14:29.800] If you please do, explain a little bit more.
[14:29.800 -> 14:32.920] The gap between Hamilton on pole in Hungary
[14:32.920 -> 14:36.040] and Hülkenberg in P10, speaking of Hülkenberg,
[14:36.040 -> 14:38.760] was 0.577 seconds.
[14:38.760 -> 14:40.240] Okay.
[14:40.240 -> 14:41.720] This has never been beaten.
[14:41.720 -> 14:42.560] But it has-
[14:42.560 -> 14:44.080] That seems low between one and 10.
[14:44.080 -> 14:45.440] But it has been equaled.
[14:45.440 -> 14:49.760] The gap between Barry Kello on pole driving for Ferrari
[14:49.760 -> 14:54.080] and Alonso in P10 in Brazil in 2003 was the same,
[14:54.080 -> 14:56.120] 0.577 seconds.
[14:56.120 -> 14:56.960] Wow.
[14:56.960 -> 14:58.640] Now that is strange.
[14:58.640 -> 15:00.240] That is really strange.
[15:00.240 -> 15:02.960] That is the same, is almost the same as the,
[15:02.960 -> 15:04.200] was it the fastest pit?
[15:04.200 -> 15:05.840] Who got it last weekend? Red Who got it? The last weekend?
[15:05.840 -> 15:06.960] Red Bull got it last weekend.
[15:06.960 -> 15:07.560] And it was a what?
[15:07.560 -> 15:08.840] 1- 1.9, I believe.
[15:08.840 -> 15:10.480] 1.9, 1.9 what?
[15:10.480 -> 15:13.040] Uh, it just came out. I don't actually have it in front of me yet.
[15:13.040 -> 15:15.040] I thought it was a 1.98 again.
[15:15.040 -> 15:17.040] I believe it was the quickest of the season.
[15:17.040 -> 15:18.040] But I don't have it in front of me.
[15:18.040 -> 15:20.040] Was it Ferrari that had the 1.98?
[15:20.040 -> 15:21.040] Uh...
[15:21.040 -> 15:22.040] McLaren?
[15:22.040 -> 15:22.800] Uh...
[15:22.800 -> 15:24.800] Callum was literally talking about it when he was on the pod.
[15:24.800 -> 15:25.000] Oh yeah, Ferrari had the quickest pit stop and then Red Bull wanted to beat it, but now they've got it back. McLaren? Callum was literally talking about it when he was on the pod.
[15:25.000 -> 15:29.000] Oh yeah, Ferrari had the quickest pit stop and then Red Bull wanted to beat it, but now they've got it back.
[15:29.000 -> 15:30.000] Yeah.
[15:30.000 -> 15:31.000] So yeah, it must have been Ferrari that had it.
[15:31.000 -> 15:34.000] Notice how it was Perez's team again.
[15:34.000 -> 15:35.000] Yeah.
[15:35.000 -> 15:37.000] I swear it was Perez last time that had the fastest pit.
[15:37.000 -> 15:42.000] But the teams that do the pits are shared.
[15:42.000 -> 15:43.000] No.
[15:43.000 -> 15:44.000] Yeah.
[15:44.000 -> 15:46.280] Like there isn't like one team that ran out the garage for Checo and one team that run out the garage for check
[15:46.280 -> 15:50.360] out one team that ran out of garage for max the the assigned pit crew for
[15:50.360 -> 15:56.240] Red Bull do both cars you see Cal do written maxes and checkos car really
[15:56.240 -> 16:00.000] yeah Cal does both there isn't two separate pit teams then what are the
[16:00.000 -> 16:02.920] other pit crew do because they don't have like to when you think about it
[16:02.920 -> 16:08.560] the actual pit thing is like directly in the middle of both garages isn't it? When the cars come in and they say they're
[16:08.560 -> 16:12.320] double stacked for example, they'd be in the middle waiting and the same people would take
[16:12.320 -> 16:17.840] the wheels off, a whole other team doesn't run out. So then that means that... Well I could be wrong
[16:17.840 -> 16:21.680] there but when I think about it, it must be like that mustn't it? Maybe it's some from Checo's team
[16:21.680 -> 16:25.520] and some from Max's team but then that would mean that the rest of the, cause that's double duties.
[16:25.520 -> 16:29.360] Yeah, as we know, Callum is senior power unit technician,
[16:29.360 -> 16:32.160] but he's also part of the pit crew, rear left, I believe.
[16:32.160 -> 16:33.520] Rear left tire.
[16:33.520 -> 16:36.920] He must get paid more than the rest of the pit crew
[16:36.920 -> 16:38.520] who don't do the pit.
[16:38.520 -> 16:39.960] You'd assume so.
[16:39.960 -> 16:41.480] You would bloody assume so.
[16:41.480 -> 16:44.540] Well, yeah, I would, maybe there is two pit crews,
[16:44.540 -> 16:48.280] but when they do double stat, you don't see the team that do one car run in do you and
[16:48.280 -> 16:52.160] then another team runs out and does the other car. That team would do both cars.
[16:52.160 -> 16:55.880] That's true yeah it must be shared between the garages. How do you reckon
[16:55.880 -> 16:59.620] they do it? Do you reckon they just pick someone or do you reckon Red Bull have like
[16:59.620 -> 17:02.640] you know how when you go to the F1 races you're in the fan zone and they've got
[17:02.640 -> 17:07.560] the... I would think it's a time trials. Do you reckon they like test everyone?
[17:07.560 -> 17:09.800] I reckon there's like, I don't know,
[17:09.800 -> 17:12.160] when you like join a garage at any team,
[17:12.160 -> 17:14.440] I wonder whether some people probably go in
[17:14.440 -> 17:17.060] wanting to do that and some people probably go in
[17:17.060 -> 17:19.060] thinking that is the last thing I ever want to do.
[17:19.060 -> 17:21.840] Because not everyone in the garage does that.
[17:21.840 -> 17:23.880] I would want to do it.
[17:23.880 -> 17:29.040] You'd want that high pressure? Yeah. See, I I think personally I would stay as far away from where as possible
[17:29.040 -> 17:32.680] because I believe that I could do it and I believe I could do it quick but I just
[17:32.680 -> 17:37.480] know that when it comes down to that one day that is like one point I'd be the
[17:37.480 -> 17:41.640] fucker to not tie the bolt it up and it would just be my like that pressure I
[17:41.640 -> 17:49.840] don't know whether I'd want that on me. But then where does that pressure really come from if you're, you know, if you're not doing
[17:49.840 -> 17:53.440] that, you've got all weekend or whatever, unless you know, someone crashes in practice
[17:53.440 -> 17:57.400] or qualy and you've got a race to fix the car before the race, like, where else does
[17:57.400 -> 18:01.520] that kind of fast paced pressure come from? If you're part of the, I would want to do
[18:01.520 -> 18:03.040] that, I'd want to feel the energy.
[18:03.040 -> 18:05.680] I guess, yeah, for them, that's almost their race, right?
[18:05.680 -> 18:08.960] For the pit crew, that is, they're there to do that.
[18:08.960 -> 18:11.880] And they make the race, ultimately.
[18:11.880 -> 18:14.640] And it was, what Red Bull do with the pits,
[18:14.640 -> 18:16.840] and McLaren have been really quick recently,
[18:16.840 -> 18:19.040] it is unbelievably impressive.
[18:19.040 -> 18:21.560] I mean, because they said it was going to get slower,
[18:21.560 -> 18:23.280] didn't they, with the new regs and everything.
[18:23.280 -> 18:25.480] And then to see Red Bull go and whack a 1-9,
[18:25.480 -> 18:26.920] you're thinking, blimey.
[18:26.920 -> 18:28.560] I feel like everyone's just stepped their game up
[18:28.560 -> 18:30.460] in the sport in general, to be honest.
[18:31.360 -> 18:33.160] And speaking of money,
[18:33.160 -> 18:36.280] I found a list of the top 10 highest paid athletes
[18:36.280 -> 18:37.320] in the world.
[18:37.320 -> 18:38.280] Really?
[18:38.280 -> 18:39.680] Well, is it all sports?
[18:39.680 -> 18:40.720] Yeah, well, it's pretty much-
[18:40.720 -> 18:42.480] Well, this would have been fun if it was Span Round,
[18:42.480 -> 18:44.160] because I'd have loved to have done this with you.
[18:44.160 -> 18:46.320] Well, it's pretty much all football players. Well, who's pretty much- Well, this would have been fun if it was Span Round because I'd have loved to have done this with you. Well, it's pretty much all football players.
[18:46.320 -> 18:49.680] Well, who's number one?
[18:49.680 -> 18:51.440] Number one, as you-
[18:51.440 -> 18:52.960] How recent is it?
[18:52.960 -> 18:54.480] This just come out.
[18:54.480 -> 18:55.300] Okay.
[18:55.300 -> 18:57.600] Who do you think's number one?
[18:57.600 -> 19:00.800] God, well, it's probably about to be Kylian Mbappe.
[19:00.800 -> 19:01.960] About to be, but not yet.
[19:01.960 -> 19:03.200] Not yet.
[19:03.200 -> 19:04.400] I don't know, probably Ronaldo right now.
[19:04.400 -> 19:06.000] Yeah, it's Ronaldo.
[19:06.000 -> 19:10.160] Ronaldo gets 173 million a year, mate.
[19:10.160 -> 19:11.000] Yeah.
[19:11.000 -> 19:12.080] Which is ridiculous.
[19:12.080 -> 19:12.960] That's a lot.
[19:12.960 -> 19:16.280] And the only F1 driver on here,
[19:16.280 -> 19:18.520] who would you think that is?
[19:18.520 -> 19:20.720] Well, everyone says that Lewis earns more than Max,
[19:20.720 -> 19:24.040] but I reckon like Max probably earns more than Lewis now.
[19:24.040 -> 19:25.840] I would have thought it would have been Lewis too.
[19:25.840 -> 19:26.840] Who is it?
[19:26.840 -> 19:27.840] Max.
[19:27.840 -> 19:34.720] Yeah no it because what did someone I'm pretty sure that Max had an unbelievable wage hike
[19:34.720 -> 19:36.680] after winning that first one.
[19:36.680 -> 19:39.200] Probably why he's got that simulator in his private jet.
[19:39.200 -> 19:40.200] In his private jet.
[19:40.200 -> 19:41.200] Although we've been told that that's not true.
[19:41.200 -> 19:42.200] We have been told that that's not true.
[19:42.200 -> 19:43.200] Apparently that's fake.
[19:43.200 -> 19:44.440] So now I don't know to believe.
[19:44.440 -> 19:49.200] He's eighth on this list. I reckon the wages will just
[19:49.200 -> 19:53.620] keep flying now. I still think Formula 1 wages are low compared to other sports. 44 million.
[19:53.620 -> 19:57.800] Which is funny because it's Lewis's number. Oh yeah. 44 million a year. And he's also
[19:57.800 -> 20:09.360] at the moment on 44 wins I believe. So if he never won another one... 44 million a year, bro. Like, any person in the whole world would be happy with 44 million in a lifetime.
[20:09.360 -> 20:09.840] Mate...
[20:09.840 -> 20:11.360] Anyone would be happy with 4 million.
[20:11.360 -> 20:15.760] If you could sign a contract when you're born to earn 44 million pounds in your lifetime,
[20:15.760 -> 20:18.800] 99.9% even more than that would sign it.
[20:18.800 -> 20:20.000] That is so much money.
[20:20.560 -> 20:22.160] 44 million pounds.
[20:22.160 -> 20:25.760] I saw some guy on the old Instagram reels the other day,
[20:25.760 -> 20:29.320] looked straight down the barrel of the camera and said,
[20:29.320 -> 20:34.160] if someone offered you 10 million pounds tomorrow,
[20:35.120 -> 20:38.160] no, right now, but you don't wake up tomorrow,
[20:38.160 -> 20:39.680] would you take it?
[20:39.680 -> 20:41.240] Well, no, because you don't wake up tomorrow.
[20:41.240 -> 20:42.280] Exactly.
[20:42.280 -> 20:45.100] He says, that's why you should value your life.
[20:45.100 -> 20:47.400] You should value every single day
[20:47.400 -> 20:50.360] because your life, you think tomorrow,
[20:50.360 -> 20:51.540] not just the whole of your life,
[20:51.540 -> 20:53.900] but you think tomorrow is worth more than 10 million.
[20:53.900 -> 20:56.040] If you figure out how many days
[20:56.040 -> 20:59.480] that you have left on this planet, 365 in a year,
[20:59.480 -> 21:02.360] even if you were to live for another 10 years,
[21:02.360 -> 21:05.000] 365,000 days, that's wrong.
[21:06.400 -> 21:09.680] That's 3,650 days for 10 million.
[21:09.680 -> 21:10.920] You still wouldn't take it.
[21:10.920 -> 21:14.160] My mate, all I want to say now is I feel unbelievably motivated.
[21:14.160 -> 21:19.040] So one day in your life is worth more than any amount of money.
[21:19.040 -> 21:19.920] Mm-hmm.
[21:19.920 -> 21:25.640] So go out and fucking do what you need to do to get where you wanna be, is what I say.
[21:25.640 -> 21:28.160] A bit of motivational chat.
[21:28.160 -> 21:29.720] If you're listening on a Thursday morning,
[21:29.720 -> 21:32.580] going to work and you think, I don't like my job,
[21:32.580 -> 21:37.260] I hate this, mate, you don't know how long you've got here,
[21:37.260 -> 21:39.160] change that shit now.
[21:39.160 -> 21:40.240] Maybe don't quit your job
[21:40.240 -> 21:41.800] because Fab from Pit Stop told you to,
[21:41.800 -> 21:44.880] but just realize, put everything into perspective
[21:44.880 -> 21:48.540] and realize what you have what you want and how you want to get to
[21:48.540 -> 21:51.940] where you want to go mm-hmm might be a bit morbid but if you could find out
[21:51.940 -> 21:55.840] when you're gonna die would you want it yeah I always think this because there's
[21:55.840 -> 21:58.820] that show isn't there where it's the countdown on the app and it's like do
[21:58.820 -> 22:03.040] did it's a timer there's this TV show I've seen it where it like shows you
[22:03.040 -> 22:05.200] it's fake obviously it's not real.
[22:05.200 -> 22:09.120] Well it reminds me of the old Nickelback music video Saving Me.
[22:09.120 -> 22:14.440] Down down down down down down down down down down down down down down down down down down
[22:14.440 -> 22:18.200] and the video is this guy walking the streets and he's really confused and everyone's got
[22:18.200 -> 22:22.200] a massive number above their head and it's ticking down ticking down ticking down.
[22:22.200 -> 22:25.320] And then right at the end of the video, he sees someone that has like, you know,
[22:25.320 -> 22:26.920] pretty much no numbers left.
[22:26.920 -> 22:30.300] And he looks up and there's something falling from the sky,
[22:30.300 -> 22:32.440] like a piece of concrete falling off a building.
[22:32.440 -> 22:33.480] And he grabs this woman,
[22:33.480 -> 22:35.720] he takes her to the side, saves her life.
[22:35.720 -> 22:37.080] Because he could see the numbers ticking down
[22:37.080 -> 22:37.920] above her head.
[22:37.920 -> 22:39.040] But other people couldn't.
[22:39.040 -> 22:40.520] No, they can't see, no one else could see it.
[22:40.520 -> 22:42.080] He's the only guy who could see it.
[22:42.080 -> 22:43.680] So someone listening will know exactly
[22:43.680 -> 22:44.520] what you're on about.
[22:44.520 -> 22:46.840] I don't have a clue I miss the day yeah
[22:46.840 -> 22:50.040] hopefully if like someone like Mike's listening he'll remember that shit but I
[22:50.040 -> 22:54.720] miss the days where we spoke about this recently I spoke about it with someone
[22:54.720 -> 23:01.360] when music videos had budget because that video was so sick all of Nickelback's
[23:01.360 -> 23:04.200] old video I'm not a Nickelback fanboy but some of their tunes are bangers back
[23:04.200 -> 23:06.640] in the day but their music videos are so good.
[23:06.640 -> 23:10.800] What has changed? Because now they're all done by like via green screen or done in
[23:10.800 -> 23:14.520] like one... There's no money in it. Is that what's happened?
[23:14.520 -> 23:19.240] Well because CDs, because you don't buy CD anymore. Well for me it's more music
[23:19.240 -> 23:23.240] channels like I don't know whether you did this but as a kid every day for me I
[23:23.240 -> 23:25.120] literally would come home from school
[23:25.120 -> 23:26.720] Yeah MTV, Top 40
[23:26.720 -> 23:31.480] And it would be like Skars, Kerrang, fucking all these different music channels and I would just sit there
[23:31.480 -> 23:33.480] and it's strange to me now to
[23:33.640 -> 23:40.120] Think that I would sit and watch the TV and just watch music videos on repeat and not have any control over what's gonna come
[23:40.120 -> 23:43.560] I remember watching Avril Lavigne on TV channels mate, don't you worry
[23:43.560 -> 23:47.000] But Sk8er Boi, I was the Sk8er Boi, she said see you later boy.
[23:47.000 -> 23:50.000] Little boy, he wasn't long enough for her.
[23:50.000 -> 23:54.360] But, you know, with YouTube now you can go on and select whatever you want to watch these
[23:54.360 -> 23:58.880] days and the thought of just not knowing, that was kind of the beauty of it, you weren't
[23:58.880 -> 24:01.960] sure what was going to come on next and if it was one of your favourite songs or favourite
[24:01.960 -> 24:02.960] video.
[24:02.960 -> 24:03.960] But you could text in.
[24:03.960 -> 24:06.480] Some of the TV channels you could text in and request a song.
[24:06.480 -> 24:07.920] Or you could send in your picture.
[24:07.920 -> 24:08.920] Yeah, you could be there.
[24:08.920 -> 24:09.720] SMS in a picture.
[24:09.720 -> 24:10.440] I did that once.
[24:10.440 -> 24:12.400] I used to do it with my mates, and you'd see it come up
[24:12.400 -> 24:12.600] and it would be on the screen.
[24:12.600 -> 24:14.160] It would always be like three pixels.
[24:14.160 -> 24:15.240] Yeah, it'd be so blurry.
[24:15.240 -> 24:17.160] Johnny Herbert!
[24:17.160 -> 24:17.960] Yeah, that's right.
[24:17.960 -> 24:19.240] I've got your attention now, haven't I?
[24:19.240 -> 24:19.880] He came on our pod.
[24:19.880 -> 24:21.200] Someone who's come on our show.
[24:21.200 -> 24:22.880] Been to our flat.
[24:22.880 -> 24:24.920] This is a Johnny Herbert quote.
[24:24.920 -> 24:25.000] Uh-oh. Someone who's come on our show, been to our flat. This is a Johnny Herbert quote.
[24:25.000 -> 24:26.000] Uh-oh.
[24:26.000 -> 24:31.560] Max is going to be better than Lewis Hamilton.
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[25:27.200 -> 25:28.500] Thoughts straight off the bat?
[25:30.600 -> 25:32.900] If the relationship continues with Red Bull, then yeah, sure.
[25:32.900 -> 25:33.500] Why not?
[25:36.300 -> 25:37.700] Could there be a falling out?
[25:37.700 -> 25:43.000] Maybe. Like two, forgive my pun here, but two balls, two balls
[25:43.000 -> 25:43.700] butting heads.
[25:43.700 -> 25:44.400] I like it a lot.
[25:44.400 -> 25:44.800] You know what I mean?
[25:44.800 -> 25:45.380] Him and Helmut Marko settle it in the ring. forgive my pun here, but two balls, two balls, butting heads. I like it a lot. You know what I mean?
[25:45.380 -> 25:46.880] Him and Helmut Marko settle it in the ring.
[25:46.880 -> 25:50.800] If he stays with Red Bull and Red Bull continue their form,
[25:50.800 -> 25:53.480] which I don't see why they wouldn't, then yeah.
[25:53.480 -> 25:56.080] However, I do think that Mercedes could, I have said this,
[25:56.080 -> 25:59.300] I do think Mercedes could be fucking firing next year.
[25:59.300 -> 26:00.880] So Red Bull could have some more pressure on them,
[26:00.880 -> 26:02.800] but yeah, I think he could be better than Lewis.
[26:02.800 -> 26:04.980] I also think it's an involvement thing.
[26:04.980 -> 26:06.420] Like it's always going to happen.
[26:06.420 -> 26:09.080] Like there's always going to be someone that comes
[26:09.080 -> 26:12.000] and is better because they've watched other people do it.
[26:12.000 -> 26:13.840] That it's just the way time moves.
[26:13.840 -> 26:16.500] Like someone will always become better than someone else.
[26:16.500 -> 26:19.400] Like, cause you have someone to focus your whole life on.
[26:20.320 -> 26:24.280] It's really hard to put it into any other way in sports
[26:24.280 -> 26:25.400] or try and explain it.
[26:25.400 -> 26:28.300] But like, I guess like in football terms,
[26:28.300 -> 26:29.680] everyone loves Ronaldo and Messi
[26:29.680 -> 26:30.980] and they were always the best ever.
[26:30.980 -> 26:33.100] But now we have Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
[26:33.100 -> 26:35.020] who are both going to smash every record
[26:35.020 -> 26:35.860] they've ever seen probably.
[26:35.860 -> 26:37.180] And it's all about perspective
[26:37.180 -> 26:38.460] because I don't watch football.
[26:38.460 -> 26:40.060] And to me still the greatest player in the world
[26:40.060 -> 26:40.900] is Ronaldinho.
[26:40.900 -> 26:43.180] Yeah, well that's arguably true.
[26:43.180 -> 26:44.020] Like he is a go.
[26:44.020 -> 26:45.760] It's not arguable mate, it's fact.
[26:45.760 -> 26:46.600] He is a good fact.
[26:46.600 -> 26:47.600] But it is all about perspective
[26:47.600 -> 26:49.960] because for the whole of last year,
[26:49.960 -> 26:52.240] you never understood why I kept going on about Alonso.
[26:52.240 -> 26:54.400] But I had Alonso on a pedestal
[26:54.400 -> 26:56.600] because of when I used to watch it with my dad.
[26:56.600 -> 26:59.920] The same thing now, you and me see Max as a world champion
[26:59.920 -> 27:02.920] and we haven't really seen anyone else be world champion.
[27:02.920 -> 27:07.020] But from my dad's eyes, my dad will just see Max as another guy
[27:07.020 -> 27:09.160] who's come out of nowhere and absolutely killed it.
[27:09.160 -> 27:12.160] But my dad has seen many Formula One drivers do that.
[27:12.160 -> 27:13.840] It's interesting that as soon as I asked you that,
[27:13.840 -> 27:16.580] you said, if he maintains a relationship with Red Bull,
[27:16.580 -> 27:18.200] because I always think of Formula One
[27:18.200 -> 27:20.060] as a bit more of a solo sport,
[27:20.060 -> 27:22.400] but it really is a complete team sport, isn't it?
[27:22.400 -> 27:24.360] Like your team has to win
[27:24.360 -> 27:26.040] because ultimately they provide the car.
[27:26.040 -> 27:28.500] Like when you compare it to something like tennis,
[27:28.500 -> 27:30.440] they go out on that court with a racket and a ball
[27:30.440 -> 27:32.360] and there's no one doing anything for them.
[27:32.360 -> 27:34.240] If they either win or lose.
[27:34.240 -> 27:35.880] But in Formula One, realistically,
[27:35.880 -> 27:37.920] like obviously I'm not saying this is true,
[27:37.920 -> 27:40.960] but you could have a driver that is not the best
[27:40.960 -> 27:42.640] in the best car and they could win
[27:42.640 -> 27:43.960] seven world championships.
[27:43.960 -> 27:46.180] And then they'd be known as the best driver of all time,
[27:46.180 -> 27:47.780] but that would be a team effort,
[27:49.560 -> 27:51.000] which makes it really interesting.
[27:51.000 -> 27:52.000] So you are right, he does have,
[27:52.000 -> 27:53.920] I don't think Max is going anywhere.
[27:53.920 -> 27:57.160] I think he could literally tell Red Bull to do anything.
[27:57.160 -> 27:59.720] He could say, pick up the Milton Keynes factory,
[27:59.720 -> 28:01.240] move it to Monaco, or I'm leaving,
[28:01.240 -> 28:03.280] and I guarantee they would.
[28:03.280 -> 28:06.160] They'd put it on a helicopter and fly it straight over.
[28:06.160 -> 28:08.600] Breaking news!
[28:08.600 -> 28:13.280] McLaren reveal spectacular AI design delivery
[28:13.280 -> 28:15.040] in a world's first.
[28:15.880 -> 28:17.320] Okay, that was really breaking,
[28:17.320 -> 28:19.560] but I didn't understand any of what you just said.
[28:19.560 -> 28:24.200] McLaren have designed a livery for their Formula E car
[28:24.200 -> 28:25.720] with Neom, who are their main sponsor.
[28:25.720 -> 28:27.600] Yeah, Mr. Jake Hughes will be racing with that.
[28:27.600 -> 28:29.960] He will be, who is currently 12th in standings.
[28:29.960 -> 28:31.520] Smashing it, and they're in London this weekend.
[28:31.520 -> 28:32.560] And his teammate 13.
[28:32.560 -> 28:35.240] Literally outside, yeah, if you walk outside our flat,
[28:35.240 -> 28:36.800] guys, which hopefully you don't,
[28:37.960 -> 28:40.840] but there is all the Formula E banners up, sorry,
[28:40.840 -> 28:42.400] all the DHL branding and stuff.
[28:42.400 -> 28:44.400] But yeah, this is a world's first, mate.
[28:44.400 -> 28:46.920] They've used AI to design a livery.
[28:46.920 -> 28:48.040] And I'm looking at it now,
[28:48.040 -> 28:51.080] and I will show you a picture once Twitter loads.
[28:52.000 -> 28:57.000] I mean, what is the point?
[28:58.440 -> 29:00.840] I don't mean that in a bad way,
[29:00.840 -> 29:03.760] but what does this mean for the future?
[29:03.760 -> 29:05.880] Does it mean people,
[29:05.880 -> 29:08.460] does it mean artists are now gonna be put out of a job
[29:08.460 -> 29:11.020] because a computer can go blah, blah, blah, blah,
[29:11.020 -> 29:13.440] and just make a livery?
[29:13.440 -> 29:16.480] So I've got a thought for you that's quite scary,
[29:16.480 -> 29:18.340] which is similar to AI.
[29:18.340 -> 29:20.540] You know how McLaren introduced that thing
[29:20.540 -> 29:23.280] a couple of years ago, or a year ago or so,
[29:23.280 -> 29:24.120] like a couple of months ago,
[29:24.120 -> 29:25.440] where the screen keeps changing
[29:25.440 -> 29:27.520] and the sponsors change on the car.
[29:27.520 -> 29:31.280] It's going to get to the point where the car, sorry,
[29:31.280 -> 29:33.120] say for example, we're watching here in London
[29:33.120 -> 29:35.560] and say, for example, our friend is watching in America
[29:35.560 -> 29:36.920] and we're texting each other.
[29:36.920 -> 29:38.640] It will get to the point where the car they're watching
[29:38.640 -> 29:40.320] on TV will have different sponsors on it
[29:40.320 -> 29:42.280] to the car we're watching here.
[29:42.280 -> 29:45.840] Because they'll do American brand responses for the States.
[29:45.840 -> 29:46.840] And English branded here.
[29:46.840 -> 29:47.840] But then how does that work?
[29:47.840 -> 29:48.840] With AI, you could do it.
[29:48.840 -> 29:49.840] How?
[29:49.840 -> 29:54.280] If you track the car and just literally it's all done in graphics, like constant stop motion.
[29:54.280 -> 29:55.280] It would have to be placed digitally.
[29:55.280 -> 29:56.280] It would have to be placed digitally.
[29:56.280 -> 30:01.560] Imagine the whole car was a green screen and it was like live, but you could do it with
[30:01.560 -> 30:02.720] digital logos as well.
[30:02.720 -> 30:04.240] There'll be a way to do that.
[30:04.240 -> 30:07.560] Anything's possible, mate. That's where I think it will go though I mean the world's
[30:07.560 -> 30:12.680] scary the world is just going towards robots and I think you know you watch
[30:12.680 -> 30:16.080] all the old movies and stuff and all robots are gonna take over the world
[30:16.080 -> 30:19.840] you've got these big fucking transformer looking things with like guns and
[30:19.840 -> 30:24.280] bazookas blowing shit up of course that's a robot but that's not you know
[30:24.280 -> 30:25.400] that's not the way it's gonna go it you know, that's not the way it's going to go.
[30:25.400 -> 30:26.840] It's going to be, it's still going to be,
[30:26.840 -> 30:28.640] it's going to be a computer chip like this,
[30:28.640 -> 30:30.480] which can just do stuff for you.
[30:30.480 -> 30:32.760] And this is me thinking, this is just fabs,
[30:32.760 -> 30:37.160] how the way fabs mind works, but it's going to be amazing.
[30:37.160 -> 30:40.080] It's going to be amazing because as human beings,
[30:40.080 -> 30:46.640] we are so smart and we can do stuff which robots can't do. I won't say never do because I do believe
[30:46.640 -> 30:52.880] that robots will eventually be able to do whatever they want but if we as humans can stop focusing
[30:53.600 -> 31:00.000] on BS tasks like, and I don't want to out any farmers here, but like picking crops.
[31:01.120 -> 31:06.680] If a robot can do a simple task as picking a carrot out of the ground
[31:06.680 -> 31:11.060] They probably already do do it and it's been like, oh no, because all the farmers are gonna go out of business
[31:11.060 -> 31:16.280] But you're thinking too much on a small scale think like a hundred two hundred three hundred years from now
[31:16.920 -> 31:21.560] Humans will have so much more time to invest in to do whatever they want
[31:21.560 -> 31:27.120] If robots are doing all the all the shitty tasks, you know, someone serving
[31:27.120 -> 31:31.040] you in a shop, like we need people to do that right now. We do. We need people to serve
[31:31.040 -> 31:36.840] you in a shop, but we've got self checkouts. Eventually we don't need people working in
[31:36.840 -> 31:38.160] shops and stacking shelves.
[31:38.160 -> 31:39.680] Amazon have done it now.
[31:39.680 -> 31:40.680] Exactly.
[31:40.680 -> 31:44.040] The first shop where you can walk in and it just like, I haven't been in one yet, but
[31:44.040 -> 31:45.400] if you have your phone on Amazon,
[31:45.400 -> 31:46.640] you just load your basket, walk out,
[31:46.640 -> 31:47.480] it charges you.
[31:47.480 -> 31:48.400] No, we have been in one.
[31:48.400 -> 31:49.240] Did we?
[31:49.240 -> 31:50.060] We went in one, we didn't buy anything,
[31:50.060 -> 31:51.600] but we were somewhere.
[31:51.600 -> 31:53.640] We were in a shopping center somewhere.
[31:53.640 -> 31:54.880] Was it Stratford?
[31:54.880 -> 31:56.680] I can't remember.
[31:56.680 -> 31:59.560] I mean, the involvement of like robot,
[31:59.560 -> 32:01.960] let's try and put it into Formula One.
[32:01.960 -> 32:04.760] Like how do you see whether it's 50,
[32:04.760 -> 32:05.440] whether it's a hundred, because I'm thinking straight see, whether it's 50, whether it's 100,
[32:05.440 -> 32:06.580] because I'm thinking straight away,
[32:06.580 -> 32:08.620] like a car could pull in for a pit stop,
[32:08.620 -> 32:10.620] and you've almost got four robots there
[32:10.620 -> 32:12.820] that just like, the fastest pit stop
[32:12.820 -> 32:14.640] would be done in like 0.1, wouldn't it?
[32:14.640 -> 32:16.120] The car would, it would just be instant.
[32:16.120 -> 32:17.200] It would never be wrong.
[32:17.200 -> 32:19.720] Maybe not Formula One, and maybe a lot of people
[32:19.720 -> 32:22.160] will hate me for saying this, but there, you know,
[32:22.160 -> 32:27.720] there could be a separate championship one year when it's not about the driver.
[32:27.720 -> 32:29.640] All the cars are driven like a Tesla,
[32:29.640 -> 32:33.480] they drive themselves and it's purely about
[32:33.480 -> 32:35.400] the manufacturer and the team
[32:35.400 -> 32:36.880] and the people who build the car.
[32:36.880 -> 32:39.160] Who can build the fastest car?
[32:39.160 -> 32:40.000] Yeah.
[32:40.000 -> 32:42.620] And who, and every single,
[32:42.620 -> 32:45.080] it could be like an engine manufacturer where like,
[32:45.080 -> 32:48.740] you know, Honda are supplying Red Bull and a couple others,
[32:48.740 -> 32:51.360] or, or sorry, like Red Bull are supplying their own engine,
[32:51.360 -> 32:54.260] but they also give it to Aston Martin and whatever else.
[32:54.260 -> 32:56.760] Yeah, that could be the same with like the AI.
[32:56.760 -> 32:59.100] So like, how smart is your computer
[32:59.100 -> 33:00.720] when it comes to overtaking?
[33:00.720 -> 33:02.080] Is your car good at overtaking?
[33:02.080 -> 33:05.680] Have you programmed the car to be amazing?
[33:05.680 -> 33:06.680] Imagine that.
[33:06.680 -> 33:07.880] It would be interesting.
[33:07.880 -> 33:14.520] I can see why every car every team on the grid really does need their own engine.
[33:14.520 -> 33:19.840] Like for me it seems strange that Aston Martin have a Mercedes engine like and I get it like
[33:19.840 -> 33:22.000] because they don't necessarily make their own.
[33:22.000 -> 33:24.860] But in my eyes Aston Martin make cars no?
[33:24.860 -> 33:29.400] So why don't they have an Aston Martin engine? Do they just not make an Aston Martin F1 race
[33:29.400 -> 33:33.320] engine? And I get why Red Bull were doing it, because they've made the RBPT, they'll
[33:33.320 -> 33:35.400] be able to give it to Al Fatari, the new team.
[33:35.400 -> 33:38.640] Building an engine is a different kind of fish.
[33:38.640 -> 33:39.640] It can't be easy.
[33:39.640 -> 33:45.860] A different kind of fish, man. I think a lot of these teams don't have the resources to make it.
[33:45.860 -> 33:47.480] You know, do Williams have the resources
[33:47.480 -> 33:49.920] to make a competitive engine?
[33:51.460 -> 33:53.880] I just think it's the only way to really get ahead.
[33:53.880 -> 33:55.520] I'm not sure.
[33:55.520 -> 33:57.000] It's probably Mercedes, right?
[33:57.000 -> 33:58.400] Because it's a junior team.
[33:59.400 -> 34:01.760] But I just think you do need,
[34:01.760 -> 34:04.200] you need everything to be yours,
[34:04.200 -> 34:05.300] to be able to honest because you just said
[34:05.300 -> 34:09.380] there I you said there a cut championship where it was about who has
[34:09.380 -> 34:13.460] the fastest car which brand could produce the fastest car yeah but
[34:13.460 -> 34:18.060] realistically that kind of is what f1 is meant to be right like Ferrari versus
[34:18.060 -> 34:22.980] McLaren but I know not every team is a car brand but it is kind of meant to be
[34:22.980 -> 34:26.440] that but you have certain teams taking engines from other teams
[34:26.440 -> 34:28.040] and it's like, well, you're not actually driving
[34:28.040 -> 34:30.480] your brand's engine.
[34:30.480 -> 34:34.480] We've got four engine manufacturers on the grid.
[34:34.480 -> 34:38.160] So the RBPT powertrain, the RB powertrain,
[34:38.160 -> 34:42.520] the Red Bull powertrain, it's still with Honda.
[34:42.520 -> 34:44.840] It's still called a Honda RBPT.
[34:44.840 -> 34:47.560] You've got Mercedes, you've got Ferrari.
[34:47.560 -> 34:49.120] And what's the last one?
[34:49.120 -> 34:50.220] I think is it Alpine?
[34:51.220 -> 34:53.740] Oh, oh snap.
[34:54.640 -> 34:55.480] Don't know.
[34:55.480 -> 34:56.300] It's Renault.
[34:56.300 -> 34:57.140] Renault, I was gonna say Renault.
[34:57.140 -> 34:58.920] So Renault are the only team,
[34:58.920 -> 35:01.280] or the only engine manufacturer on the grid
[35:01.280 -> 35:03.080] who haven't actually got a team,
[35:03.080 -> 35:06.880] even though what Renault became, who is it, Alfa Romeo?
[35:08.000 -> 35:08.840] Alpine?
[35:08.840 -> 35:11.480] Or Alpine, sorry, yeah.
[35:11.480 -> 35:12.800] We could be really wrong here.
[35:12.800 -> 35:14.240] No, that's wrong, it's just wrong.
[35:14.240 -> 35:17.200] No, it's Alfa Romeo because they're part of the Saab group.
[35:17.200 -> 35:19.800] Yeah, but we know that Alfa Romeo are going,
[35:19.800 -> 35:22.000] don't we, they're being replaced by Porsche,
[35:22.000 -> 35:23.520] or is it Audi?
[35:23.520 -> 35:25.320] Cool, we've really fallen down a hole.
[35:25.320 -> 35:26.160] Speculation.
[35:26.160 -> 35:28.200] I know we're talking about 2026 anyway
[35:28.200 -> 35:31.880] and I have the 2026 something in front of me here.
[35:31.880 -> 35:32.720] Something, you have something, I don't know what it is.
[35:32.720 -> 35:35.680] It's been announced that the gearboxes from 2026
[35:35.680 -> 35:37.160] are gonna have six gears, not eight.
[35:37.160 -> 35:37.980] What?
[35:37.980 -> 35:38.820] Yeah.
[35:38.820 -> 35:39.660] No.
[35:39.660 -> 35:41.120] This is proper breaking news by the way.
[35:41.120 -> 35:42.940] No, are you joking?
[35:42.940 -> 35:44.320] Same as the F2 cars.
[35:44.320 -> 35:47.800] The cars will use 30 kilograms of fuel
[35:47.800 -> 35:50.200] and the rest will be electric power.
[35:50.200 -> 35:51.220] Bro, hang on.
[35:51.220 -> 35:52.060] That's nuts.
[35:52.060 -> 35:53.400] Six gears.
[35:53.400 -> 35:54.760] Where are you reading that?
[35:56.160 -> 35:57.000] Well.
[35:57.960 -> 35:59.840] You have a fan for dodgy sites.
[35:59.840 -> 36:01.520] This one is accurate I think.
[36:02.560 -> 36:03.880] This does not have what we in here.
[36:03.880 -> 36:06.480] This one is accurate, I think. This does not have what we in here. This one is accurate, I think.
[36:07.400 -> 36:12.080] And the wheel base will be shortened by 30 centimeters,
[36:12.080 -> 36:14.000] which is a win-win for everyone.
[36:14.000 -> 36:15.540] Hang on, 30 centimeters?
[36:15.540 -> 36:16.380] That's a lot.
[36:16.380 -> 36:18.180] We all know how big a 30 centimeter ruler is
[36:18.180 -> 36:19.520] from school, primary school.
[36:19.520 -> 36:20.780] That's a lot.
[36:20.780 -> 36:21.620] That's a fair amount.
[36:21.620 -> 36:23.720] For 2026, so the cars are getting smaller again.
[36:23.720 -> 36:24.900] Yeah, the wheel base.
[36:24.900 -> 36:27.040] Holy shit. That's amazing for Monaco
[36:27.040 -> 36:32.360] I mean, I kind of want to celebrate as well. But now you've made me worry about how accurate my sources
[36:32.360 -> 36:37.180] Did you know no that a Formula One car is five and a half meters long
[36:38.660 -> 36:42.260] They're ridiculously big and did you know that five?
[36:42.480 -> 36:45.520] F1 cars is the equivalent weight of an elephant?
[36:45.520 -> 36:49.280] And I know exactly where you saw that! Yeah! On the F1 Genius Sky Sports graphic!
[36:49.280 -> 36:53.360] I did indeed! I've actually seen a load of clips come out from F1 Genius because we didn't watch
[36:53.360 -> 36:58.720] that stream. So I've seen a load of clips come out since it and they actually did do an unbelievable
[36:58.720 -> 37:03.520] job. They did. I have to say massive shout out to all the presenters, Harry Benjamin, everyone,
[37:03.520 -> 37:05.600] all the kids and And it was jokes,
[37:05.600 -> 37:07.240] because they radioed into Christian at one point.
[37:07.240 -> 37:08.080] Have you seen that clip?
[37:08.080 -> 37:08.920] No.
[37:08.920 -> 37:10.520] All the kids are sat there with Harry Benjamin
[37:10.520 -> 37:11.360] and Harry's like,
[37:11.360 -> 37:13.360] Christian, we've got the juniors here
[37:13.360 -> 37:14.900] with some questions for you and it's mid race.
[37:14.900 -> 37:16.360] And Christian's just like,
[37:16.360 -> 37:17.960] can we do this again in like 10 laps or something
[37:17.960 -> 37:18.800] and puts it down.
[37:18.800 -> 37:19.640] Oh shit, really?
[37:19.640 -> 37:20.680] Because they're in the middle of like
[37:20.680 -> 37:22.280] trying to get parents through the field.
[37:22.280 -> 37:23.120] That's fair enough though.
[37:23.120 -> 37:24.080] And you can tell that, oh, of course.
[37:24.080 -> 37:26.960] Yeah, it's about the stress, man. I mean, you oh of course yes it's stress man I mean you got a thing
[37:26.960 -> 37:30.120] there's a lot of people on the pit wall and garages that don't like speaking to
[37:30.120 -> 37:34.680] the TV and that like during I think Christian is I mean Christian loves it
[37:34.680 -> 37:38.720] anyway but he is good at it like fair play he does he does get involved with
[37:38.720 -> 37:45.000] all the media and that is what makes it better for us at home. Yeah. So Lance Stroll has been hailed
[37:45.000 -> 37:46.840] as being the greatest pay driver
[37:46.840 -> 37:48.400] Pay driver, I knew you were gonna say that.
[37:48.400 -> 37:49.680] In Formula One.
[37:49.680 -> 37:51.460] Ex-Ferrari team manager.
[37:53.200 -> 37:55.000] I mean, yeah, he's in a competitive car now.
[37:55.000 -> 37:56.760] He's doing pretty well.
[37:58.160 -> 38:01.120] So he doesn't get paid a dime to be in F1?
[38:01.120 -> 38:02.720] I don't think he needs it, mate.
[38:03.960 -> 38:07.720] To be honest with you, especially Lance, I don't think he needs to be paid anything.
[38:07.720 -> 38:08.280] I guess not.
[38:08.280 -> 38:11.240] He's probably got enough money in his own bank to pay for his seat.
[38:11.240 -> 38:12.320] You know what I mean?
[38:12.320 -> 38:13.040] Dad's rolling in it, isn't he?
[38:13.040 -> 38:13.560] Yeah.
[38:13.560 -> 38:19.600] But that's just an interesting one to watch, but it's not even worth talking about because no matter what we say, he's not going anywhere.
[38:19.600 -> 38:25.840] Like it's almost fun to speculate because it'd be like, you'd love to see Alonso with someone, but it's just never going to happen.
[38:25.840 -> 38:30.300] I think if we did see Hulkenberg move from Haas though,
[38:30.300 -> 38:32.320] and if he did go to Williams,
[38:32.320 -> 38:34.640] it would open up a Haas seat,
[38:34.640 -> 38:37.040] which would be quite exciting,
[38:37.040 -> 38:37.880] but I'm not really sure.
[38:37.880 -> 38:39.640] That would get me off my Haas.
[38:41.080 -> 38:42.040] Very nice.
[38:42.040 -> 38:44.720] Maybe that would be Liam Lawson going in, I don't know.
[38:44.720 -> 38:46.680] Apparently Liam Lawson has been taken
[38:46.680 -> 38:49.160] to replace Ricciardo's spot now.
[38:49.160 -> 38:50.960] Cause obviously Ricciardo was a reserve driver.
[38:50.960 -> 38:51.800] Right.
[38:51.800 -> 38:52.620] So now apparently.
[38:52.620 -> 38:53.460] I don't know too much about Liam.
[38:53.460 -> 38:56.480] Liam already was, cause he has drove a few tests.
[38:56.480 -> 38:57.320] Yeah.
[38:57.320 -> 38:58.160] In the F1 car.
[38:58.160 -> 39:00.040] Looking forward to Spa,
[39:00.040 -> 39:03.540] it is a sprint weekend, this weekend.
[39:03.540 -> 39:05.120] Which is going to be exciting.
[39:05.120 -> 39:05.960] It looks wet.
[39:05.960 -> 39:08.840] It looks, at the moment, 90% chance of rain.
[39:08.840 -> 39:09.680] When?
[39:09.680 -> 39:10.680] On the, on Qualy?
[39:10.680 -> 39:11.640] On Friday and Saturday.
[39:11.640 -> 39:12.880] Sunday, a bit dry, 50%.
[39:12.880 -> 39:16.080] So Saturday, as it's a sprint weekend,
[39:16.080 -> 39:17.520] there is going to be a race on.
[39:17.520 -> 39:20.000] And if it's raining,
[39:20.000 -> 39:21.600] we know this track can be a bit treacherous
[39:21.600 -> 39:23.840] when it comes to water on the track.
[39:23.840 -> 39:25.560] So, oh.
[39:25.560 -> 39:26.400] It's just the spray.
[39:26.400 -> 39:27.320] Let's see what happens.
[39:27.320 -> 39:28.760] The spray is ridiculous.
[39:28.760 -> 39:30.180] How can you combat that?
[39:32.200 -> 39:33.360] You can't really?
[39:33.360 -> 39:34.280] Diffusers.
[39:34.280 -> 39:35.160] What's that?
[39:35.160 -> 39:36.000] Diffuser.
[39:36.000 -> 39:40.240] You know how on, let's say for instance, a Land Rover,
[39:40.240 -> 39:42.240] they have those mud flaps.
[39:42.240 -> 39:44.560] So when, so the water can't spray up.
[39:44.560 -> 39:45.120] So yeah, so the water comes back so that yeah
[39:45.120 -> 39:49.240] So the the mud can't splay can't spur up on the back of the car
[39:49.240 -> 39:52.800] Whatever. I wonder if there is a way and it might affect aero
[39:52.800 -> 39:58.780] But I mean if it's down to health and safety then they should do it whether they could have some sort of I don't know
[39:58.780 -> 40:03.020] If diffuses the right word, but a piece of carbon fiber at the back of the wheel
[40:04.620 -> 40:07.000] Which shoots it outwards rather than back.
[40:07.000 -> 40:08.120] It would have to be outwards, wouldn't it?
[40:08.120 -> 40:10.320] Because I'm just thinking if it was a normal flap
[40:10.320 -> 40:12.120] and it stopped it from shooting up,
[40:12.120 -> 40:13.440] the water would just fall down,
[40:13.440 -> 40:15.280] which means it would soak the line.
[40:15.280 -> 40:17.480] Your race line would just always be soaked.
[40:17.480 -> 40:19.880] But then if you're overtaking someone in the rain
[40:19.880 -> 40:22.240] and you're gonna get a massive face of water
[40:22.240 -> 40:23.080] as you go past it.
[40:23.080 -> 40:25.440] There's no way to really combat it, is there?
[40:25.440 -> 40:26.520] There must be some way.
[40:26.520 -> 40:28.160] But I don't know how they,
[40:28.160 -> 40:29.640] we've seen the videos of people driving
[40:29.640 -> 40:30.680] when it's in spray,
[40:30.680 -> 40:31.960] and the videos especially,
[40:31.960 -> 40:33.760] and there was one in Austria that we watched together.
[40:33.760 -> 40:36.060] You showed me, I can't remember who it was.
[40:36.060 -> 40:37.760] There's a highlight when he's going up the outside
[40:37.760 -> 40:40.760] of the round turn one and on that long straight in Austria
[40:40.760 -> 40:42.360] and it's soaking all the spray.
[40:42.360 -> 40:48.560] And he goes up the right outside towards that corner. Well, Brad Benavidez was talking about it last night on his TikTok live. He was saying when
[40:48.560 -> 40:53.600] he was racing in Monza he couldn't see a damn thing. Couldn't see anything bro.
[40:53.600 -> 40:57.600] If I couldn't see anything I'm just parking up but then that's dangerous,
[40:57.600 -> 41:00.800] that's even less dangerous because no one can see. You've got to keep going,
[41:00.800 -> 41:05.280] like that's the scary thing. Even if you can't see anything, you have to keep going
[41:05.280 -> 41:08.840] at the speed you're going because someone behind you won't know that you're not going
[41:08.840 -> 41:14.560] the speed you are. Ultimately, driving in any condition where it's spray is so dangerous.
[41:14.560 -> 41:21.280] It's terrifying. Whenever I try and race on the F122 game in the rain, it doesn't, it
[41:21.280 -> 41:22.280] is not possible.
[41:22.280 -> 41:23.280] And that's a game, mate.
[41:23.280 -> 41:24.280] It's not possible.
[41:24.280 -> 41:25.000] That's just a game. Judgment's still a game mate! It's not possible. That's just a game!
[41:25.000 -> 41:27.000] I can't judge Mr. Gay.
[41:27.000 -> 41:29.000] Big weekend in Formula 2.
[41:29.000 -> 41:34.000] Big weekend, because Frédéric Vestey and Théodore Pochette are very, very close now.
[41:34.000 -> 41:38.000] There is 11 points between them, with only 4 races left.
[41:38.000 -> 41:39.000] 4 races?
[41:39.000 -> 41:41.000] I'm interested to see who's going to win Formula 2.
[41:41.000 -> 41:43.000] Our boy Oli Berman, 94 points.
[41:43.000 -> 41:44.000] A little bit behind, but still tied.
[41:44.000 -> 41:46.880] Is F2 racing in Vegas this year?
[41:46.880 -> 41:48.560] F2 is not racing in Vegas.
[41:48.560 -> 41:51.700] We've got Spa, Zandvoort, Monza, and Yaz Island.
[41:52.640 -> 41:53.480] Abu Dhabi.
[41:53.480 -> 41:58.040] I would love to be at Abu Dhabi.
[41:58.040 -> 41:59.520] Yeah, Abu Dhabi would be special.
[41:59.520 -> 42:00.360] That would be so special.
[42:00.360 -> 42:01.720] Vegas isn't ready yet.
[42:01.720 -> 42:02.560] Is it a night race?
[42:02.560 -> 42:03.400] I don't know.
[42:03.400 -> 42:04.220] I know that.
[42:04.220 -> 42:07.480] Vegas is definitely not ready yet. The pictures that are coming out of it, they're still like doing
[42:07.480 -> 42:12.800] all the roads and that. I mean fair play, it's not easy to do that in Vegas is it? No
[42:12.800 -> 42:18.040] it's ridiculous. But it's going to be a good race. Yeah and also big weekend in Formula
[42:18.040 -> 42:23.440] 3. I know not many of our listeners, we don't usually speak about F3 but we had Gaby on
[42:23.440 -> 42:28.840] and as we know he's winning Formula 3. Two races left if he wins this weekend or picks up a
[42:28.840 -> 42:32.480] certain amount of points he will be F3 champion so if you have spare time this
[42:32.480 -> 42:37.240] weekend watch the F3 get behind Gabi because he's currently 43 points clear
[42:37.240 -> 42:40.960] he will win the championship with a good race weekend which is massive. Did Oli
[42:40.960 -> 42:45.480] Berman win F3? Yeah, he did.
[42:46.320 -> 42:47.320] Yeah, he did. He did.
[42:47.320 -> 42:50.720] So that means we'd have two F3 champions at least,
[42:50.720 -> 42:52.480] Gabi and Oli on our leaderboard.
[42:52.480 -> 42:54.080] Felipe Drogovic, did he win F3?
[42:54.080 -> 42:56.000] I'm not sure, but he won F2.
[42:56.000 -> 42:57.560] Oscar Piastri won F2.
[42:57.560 -> 43:00.580] Felipe Drogovic is someone I don't want to get lost.
[43:01.440 -> 43:05.000] Like, you know when someone wins F2, it's everywhere.
[43:05.080 -> 43:07.480] It's all over, you know, F2, F1, collab posts,
[43:07.480 -> 43:10.660] pictures everywhere, Dragovic's champion, champion.
[43:10.660 -> 43:12.400] I know he does do a lot at Aston Martin
[43:12.400 -> 43:16.500] and you see him a lot, but this guy wants to be racing.
[43:16.500 -> 43:19.800] It's always a hard one because you look at their Instagram
[43:19.800 -> 43:21.400] and they're always up there at the race weekend.
[43:21.400 -> 43:22.400] They're always in the garage,
[43:22.400 -> 43:25.320] but that's not what they want to be doing.
[43:25.320 -> 43:26.160] Tough.
[43:26.160 -> 43:28.000] Yeah, he might enjoy being a reserve driver knowing
[43:28.000 -> 43:29.640] he can jump in a couple of times a year
[43:29.640 -> 43:31.520] and do a couple of P1 sessions, but.
[43:31.520 -> 43:33.160] It's good to know that he's still busy
[43:33.160 -> 43:35.000] because he's still going to all the races with Aston.
[43:35.000 -> 43:38.120] So at least he's getting about a bit and living life.
[43:38.120 -> 43:39.720] How long do you leave it?
[43:39.720 -> 43:43.720] How long are you happy to just sit on the sideline and go?
[43:43.720 -> 43:45.480] This will be the first year, right?
[43:45.480 -> 43:47.400] The thing is, I know there's people will be saying,
[43:47.400 -> 43:48.640] sat there right now listening,
[43:48.640 -> 43:50.080] thinking there's people that have been reserved
[43:50.080 -> 43:51.840] for years and years and haven't got a chance yet.
[43:51.840 -> 43:52.880] He's been there for a year.
[43:52.880 -> 43:54.280] Antonio Ginovazzi.
[43:54.280 -> 43:56.840] But then how long do you leave it?
[43:56.840 -> 43:58.440] Yeah, I don't know.
[43:58.440 -> 43:59.960] I would have a massive FOMO.
[43:59.960 -> 44:03.320] But then if I wasn't in and around the F1 paddock
[44:03.320 -> 44:04.960] and I was doing other racing,
[44:04.960 -> 44:05.000] you've pretty much signed yourself off forever. But then if I wasn't in and around the F1 paddock and I was doing other racing,
[44:05.000 -> 44:08.000] you've pretty much signed yourself off forever.
[44:08.000 -> 44:10.360] Apart from Nick de Vries, who went to Formula E
[44:10.360 -> 44:12.560] and then came to Formula 1, which was impressive.
[44:12.560 -> 44:14.160] I don't think that happens very often though.
[44:14.160 -> 44:16.720] I think Dragovic is too nice though, isn't he?
[44:16.720 -> 44:18.600] Dragovic needs to put his foot down.
[44:18.600 -> 44:20.720] He's like, get me in that fucking car.
[44:20.720 -> 44:23.280] He's so nice that I reckon he'd just be like,
[44:23.280 -> 44:25.600] okay mate, okay mate.
[44:25.600 -> 44:27.680] Well, you never know, something could happen this weekend
[44:27.680 -> 44:30.480] and we may see Felipe Dragovic racing in Belgium.
[44:30.480 -> 44:32.520] I would love to see Felipe Dragovic racing.
[44:32.520 -> 44:34.640] Let's hope, let's give our predictions.
[44:34.640 -> 44:36.120] We've not been great.
[44:36.120 -> 44:38.520] However, I did get Daniel Ricciardo 30.
[44:38.520 -> 44:39.800] So maybe I'll predict another.
[44:39.800 -> 44:40.640] Let's do that first.
[44:40.640 -> 44:41.480] Where's Daniel Ricciardo?
[44:41.480 -> 44:44.840] I predicted the laps for the roof.
[44:44.840 -> 44:46.000] She didn't listen there.
[44:46.000 -> 44:48.000] Daniel Ricciardo in spa
[44:48.000 -> 44:50.000] comes a comfortable
[44:52.000 -> 44:54.000] Nah
[44:54.000 -> 44:56.000] I think it's bad news
[44:56.000 -> 44:58.000] I think it's bad news for Ricciardo
[44:58.000 -> 45:00.000] Don't drop a
[45:00.000 -> 45:02.000] Dunifer. I'm gonna say 15th
[45:02.000 -> 45:04.000] Okay at least it's not a Dunifer
[45:04.000 -> 45:06.000] Um Oh God I'm gonna say 15th. Okay, at least it's not Dunifer. Oh
[45:06.000 -> 45:07.360] God
[45:07.360 -> 45:09.360] See, I want it to be higher
[45:09.600 -> 45:15.600] But it's just the car it really is the car and it's also he's only just come back and he's come back at a time
[45:15.600 -> 45:17.880] Where a lot of people were in the rhythm
[45:18.600 -> 45:20.600] I'm gonna put him
[45:22.360 -> 45:24.360] 17th
[45:24.360 -> 45:27.000] And it might even be 17th as a DNF.
[45:27.000 -> 45:29.720] Well AlphaTauri are using the Red Bull engine.
[45:29.720 -> 45:34.360] I don't think it's going to be his fault. I don't know. I don't know. I want it to be
[45:34.360 -> 45:38.600] I. I'd love to say first. I just... It's what the crystal ball tells me. I got it right
[45:38.600 -> 45:41.080] last week with 13th. I have to say it.
[45:41.080 -> 45:46.760] There's everything to play for this weekend. In third,
[45:47.600 -> 45:48.520] I'd put Alonso.
[45:50.600 -> 45:53.800] God, are you ever going to take him off the podium? The Geezer's literally, he lied to all of us.
[45:53.800 -> 45:55.960] He said podiums for every race for the rest of the season.
[45:55.960 -> 45:57.360] That was a lie.
[45:57.360 -> 46:00.080] When are you going to accept that your favorite driver lied?
[46:00.080 -> 46:02.040] He did not lie.
[46:02.040 -> 46:03.280] He did not lie.
[46:03.280 -> 46:06.360] I, he was just misinformed and it's not his fault.
[46:06.360 -> 46:07.760] It's the car's fault.
[46:07.760 -> 46:09.840] Mikey Brown, step it up.
[46:09.840 -> 46:10.960] I put Alonzo third, mate.
[46:10.960 -> 46:11.800] Yeah, I do.
[46:11.800 -> 46:13.040] I go on Oscar Piastri third.
[46:13.040 -> 46:15.960] I think that podium, it's got to be time now.
[46:15.960 -> 46:16.800] Definitely.
[46:17.960 -> 46:19.320] I put Lando second.
[46:19.320 -> 46:21.280] And then I'm, yeah, I'll go Lando second as well.
[46:21.280 -> 46:22.160] And Max first.
[46:22.160 -> 46:23.860] And Max first.
[46:23.860 -> 46:25.540] Maybe we should start doing our predictions
[46:26.260 -> 46:32.220] Like first is second. Do you get me? Max is one anyway, so we might as well just do a podium
[46:32.480 -> 46:37.480] That's not involving Max. Oh, I've got you. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, but if we did that who's coming fourth?
[46:37.480 -> 46:43.620] I'd probably say Hamilton. Oscar. You'll say him fourth. I would love to see Oscar on the podium on the podium
[46:43.620 -> 46:50.040] It would be really special to see Oscar on the podium. He deserves it. He's absolutely smashed it. It's incredible to
[46:50.040 -> 46:53.960] watch. You don't get a neck that size for coming forth. No, and if you go and watch
[46:53.960 -> 46:58.240] our video with him on our YouTube, look at his neck there. Isn't that big? He's grown
[46:58.240 -> 47:06.640] that neck in time to get in that car. Do you reckon his head feels lighter? I don't know I haven't got
[47:06.640 -> 47:12.320] a big neck. Maybe we should start training. Shall we? Actually we might be doing some
[47:12.320 -> 47:15.360] neck challenges soon. We will be doing some neck challenges soon. I don't want to get
[47:15.360 -> 47:22.600] my way too much. Just a bit of information. Guys! Thank you so much for listening to the
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[47:26.360 -> 47:29.440] We'll be back on Monday morning for our after race review.
[47:29.440 -> 47:31.640] Hope everyone enjoys a sprint weekend.
[47:31.640 -> 47:33.920] Don't forget qualifying is on Friday.
[47:33.920 -> 47:39.000] I know a lot of people are at work, not necessarily ideal, but it's probably going to be a wet
[47:39.000 -> 47:40.000] weekend.
[47:40.000 -> 47:41.000] It's going to be an interesting one.
[47:41.000 -> 47:44.800] Pull a sickie, tell your boss you need to go on lunch break, do something, but just
[47:44.800 -> 47:49.560] make sure you don't miss it. Yeah., god I used to pull so many at school. Ladies
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