THE RETURN OF THE KING 👑

Welcome back to the Pitstop Podcast! FERNANDO ALONSO RETURNS.. to the podium for the first time in 2 years!! We are absolutely gassed to have F1 back on our screens🔥 In this episode we give our pre race predictions during the lead up to the race, and come back straight after with a full race review! Lets go people! New episodes everything Monday & Thursday
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# Formula One: The Return of the King

## Overview:

- The long-awaited first race of the 2023 Formula One season took place in Bahrain, marking the return of Fernando Alonso to Aston Martin and the start of Oscar Piastri's F1 career.
- Red Bull dominated the race, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez securing a 1-2 finish, while Alonso claimed an impressive podium finish in third place.
- McLaren had a disappointing race, with Lando Norris struggling with car issues and Oscar Piastri finishing outside the points.
- Pierre Gasly had a strong performance, starting from the back of the grid and finishing in ninth place, earning him praise as a potential candidate for Driver of the Day.
- Esteban Ocon faced misfortune with penalties that hindered his race, highlighting the challenges of applying penalties during a race.
- Lance Stroll, despite his ongoing wrist and toe injuries, had a solid race, showcasing the potential of the Aston Martin car.
- The discussion explored the implications of DRS activation rules, with potential changes being considered to enhance overtaking opportunities.
- Aston Martin's strong start to the season raised hopes for continued improvement and the possibility of Alonso winning a race this year.
- Valtteri Bottas secured an eighth-place finish for Alfa Romeo, while Alex Albon scored a point for Williams in tenth place, demonstrating his capabilities in a slower car.

## Key Insights:

- Red Bull's dominance poses a challenge for other teams, raising concerns about the competitiveness of the midfield.
- Fernando Alonso's podium finish highlights his enduring talent and Aston Martin's potential as a competitive force.
- McLaren's struggles serve as a reminder of the challenges of adapting to new regulations and the need for ongoing development.
- Pierre Gasly's performance underscores his talent and potential for a strong season.
- The discussion on DRS activation rules emphasizes the ongoing efforts to improve racing and create more exciting battles on the track.
- Aston Martin's strong start and Lance Stroll's resilience despite injuries provide optimism for the team's future prospects.
- Valtteri Bottas and Alex Albon's performances demonstrate the potential for midfield teams to challenge for points and make an impact on the season. ## **The Pit Stop Podcast: Bahrain Grand Prix Review and Season Predictions**

### **Race Recap**

* The Bahrain Grand Prix marked the start of the 2023 Formula One season, with Max Verstappen securing the victory, followed by Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso.
* The race witnessed no safety car, with only a virtual safety car deployed due to Esteban Ocon's car being parked safely on the side.

### **Key Points**

* Aston Martin's impressive performance has sparked discussions about the possibility of Lando Norris joining the team if McLaren's struggles continue.
* The podcast hosts debate whether Lance Stroll or Fernando Alonso would be a more formidable opponent in a race, considering Alonso's vast experience and Stroll's improved driving skills.
* The hosts express curiosity about drivers' awareness of their competitors during races, especially when battling with unfamiliar drivers.
* The podcast highlights the importance of team dynamics and the impact of positive relationships between teammates, citing the example of Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel's camaraderie last season.
* The hosts commend Logan Sargent for gaining four positions in his debut race and staying close to Alex Albon, who had a strong performance.
* Oscar Piastri's unfortunate retirement on the first lap due to a car issue is discussed, emphasizing the challenges he faces as a rookie and the pressure on McLaren to deliver results.
* The hosts speculate about the reasons behind Red Bull's continued success, attributing it to their ability to attract top talent, including Adrian Newey, who has played a significant role in their victories.
* The podcast explores the possibility of recruiting a top mechanic from Aston Martin or Alonso's team to gain insights into their car's performance.

### **Predictions for the Season**

* The hosts predict that Fernando Alonso is likely to secure a pole position on older tracks, given his exceptional skills on such circuits.
* Lance Stroll is expected to benefit from Alonso's presence as a teammate, gaining valuable advice and motivation.
* The podcast emphasizes the importance of Alonso's performance this season, as it will determine whether he has any excuses for underperforming.

### **Conclusion**

The podcast concludes with a reminder to rate and subscribe to the show, promising to return on Thursday for further discussions and predictions ahead of the next race in Saudi Arabia.

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[00:59.680 -> 01:03.120] Ladies and gents, welcome back to the Pit Stop podcast.
[01:03.120 -> 01:04.120] Race day!
[01:04.120 -> 01:06.380] Let's go, it's race day. It's bloody race day three minutes
[01:06.380 -> 01:12.280] We have literally got the credits before the race right now. We got crofties commentary coming for a mic over there
[01:12.420 -> 01:16.380] We're moments away from from lights out and away. We go the first race of the season
[01:16.380 -> 01:23.100] We finally made it and Fernando Alonso is starting fifth. We've got Fernando Alonso and an Aston Martin fifth
[01:23.100 -> 01:26.240] Yeah, it's kind of hoping for better. Mmm, but it's alright. It's okay for Aston Martin fifth. I was kind of hoping for better, but it's alright.
[01:26.240 -> 01:29.560] It's okay for Aston Martin to start in fifth, first race of the season. It's pretty good.
[01:29.560 -> 01:32.720] Red Bulls have locked out front row, then it's the two Ferraris,
[01:32.720 -> 01:36.200] and then after Alonso you've got the two Mercedes, which is exciting.
[01:36.200 -> 01:40.400] But one of our mates is watching F1 for the first time.
[01:40.400 -> 01:49.720] Yeah, Brendan. My singer Brendan from my band is giving F1 a shot for we were saying I hope it's a good race I hope so I hope the first year
[01:49.720 -> 01:52.720] first race this season I'm hope it's gonna be good I want to see some action
[01:52.720 -> 01:56.280] packed corners we're gonna cover the first lap make some yeah we'll cover the
[01:56.280 -> 01:59.080] first lap make some predictions what do you think who do you think is gonna win
[01:59.080 -> 02:02.920] do you think Red Bull ahead already well they're given some actually they give
[02:02.920 -> 02:06.540] us some facts about the track here 57 laps 5.4 kilometers top
[02:06.540 -> 02:10.300] speed. We're watching on Sky Sports F1. 203.7 miles per hour
[02:10.300 -> 02:15.540] on 15 turns. Not an advert but it should be. Well we're actually watching on NowTV. Yeah we
[02:15.540 -> 02:17.100] are actually watching on NowTV because we
[02:17.100 -> 02:19.020] don't have Sky Sports. Yeah. So that's
[02:19.020 -> 02:20.860] another thing. Sky. Wow look at that, that
[02:20.860 -> 02:22.660] was a, that looks like an advert doesn't it?
[02:22.660 -> 02:24.820] For NowTV yeah. Send that to them and say we'll do
[02:24.820 -> 02:26.800] that again next week if we can come to some races.
[02:26.800 -> 02:30.000] It is quite nice to be sat at home watching it. I would love to be there.
[02:30.000 -> 02:31.600] I would love to be there.
[02:31.600 -> 02:35.800] I would love to be there. Night race, isn't it? Like one of my favourite things to do when you go to a night race.
[02:35.800 -> 02:42.400] And apparently there's so many overtakes at this track. It's like the third on the list of tracks that have the most overtakes.
[02:42.400 -> 02:43.200] This is third.
[02:43.200 -> 02:43.800] Really?
[02:43.800 -> 02:45.520] Yeah, so there's a lot of overtakes.
[02:45.520 -> 02:47.920] Oscar Piastri is starting in 18th.
[02:47.920 -> 02:50.560] I'm wearing the bright orange hoodie for Lando and Oscar.
[02:50.560 -> 02:51.560] How do you feel about that?
[02:52.880 -> 02:54.400] I'm glad that Lando's 11th.
[02:54.400 -> 02:58.280] Lando just spoke and he said, you know, the car isn't what he hoped it would be and...
[03:00.080 -> 03:00.880] To be fair...
[03:00.880 -> 03:01.560] But they're not last.
[03:01.560 -> 03:05.520] To be fair to Oscar, he would have had Gasly's seat and Gasly is last.
[03:05.520 -> 03:07.520] So at least he's not last.
[03:07.520 -> 03:08.520] Oh no.
[03:08.520 -> 03:11.400] And I mean, De Vries is the other rookie and De Vries is behind him.
[03:11.400 -> 03:12.720] Let's just see what Oscar can do.
[03:12.720 -> 03:13.720] Oh god, this is exciting.
[03:13.720 -> 03:14.720] We know he can race.
[03:14.720 -> 03:15.720] This is exciting.
[03:15.720 -> 03:16.720] All these people can race.
[03:16.720 -> 03:19.800] The midfield battle is going to be closer than ever.
[03:19.800 -> 03:21.960] What's your first corner prediction though?
[03:21.960 -> 03:24.360] Something's going to happen on that first corner.
[03:24.360 -> 03:26.000] Let me see the start of the grid then,
[03:26.000 -> 03:28.000] because I can't fully remember who's right down the front.
[03:28.000 -> 03:30.000] Logan Sargent, not last.
[03:30.000 -> 03:32.000] That's pretty good.
[03:32.000 -> 03:34.000] A really interesting thing, also Charles Leclerc is starting
[03:34.000 -> 03:36.000] on new tyres. You know he went in
[03:36.000 -> 03:38.000] in qualifying and didn't set a new lap.
[03:38.000 -> 03:40.000] Yeah, he's got a new set of softs
[03:40.000 -> 03:42.000] and he was doing that apparently to try and
[03:42.000 -> 03:44.000] get ahead so they don't get too...
[03:44.000 -> 03:45.680] So would you reckon they sneak through at the last minute?
[03:45.680 -> 03:49.360] I could see- imagine Charles Secur from third to first on the first corner
[03:49.360 -> 03:50.160] That'd be pretty cool
[03:50.160 -> 03:55.360] Or Alonso just sneaks out round, goes wide and out of nowhere Alonso first, first corner
[03:55.360 -> 03:58.960] Hopefully Lance goes fucking last so we can get Filipe Trukavic in the car
[03:58.960 -> 04:02.160] Well that's- do you reckon Lance is even gonna be able to do the whole race?
[04:02.160 -> 04:06.000] Honestly mate, I don't know, I don't know because he was struggling in practice.
[04:06.000 -> 04:08.000] Because that's one thing, doing it in qualifying.
[04:08.000 -> 04:10.000] Did you actually see his wrists?
[04:10.000 -> 04:12.000] They look wrecked.
[04:12.000 -> 04:14.000] There was a photo of him and Alonso on stage
[04:14.000 -> 04:16.000] and he's waving like that and it's all bruised
[04:16.000 -> 04:18.000] on his wrist.
[04:18.000 -> 04:20.000] If someone jolts his car or something as well
[04:20.000 -> 04:22.000] because you know when the wheel goes like that
[04:22.000 -> 04:24.000] really quick and really spins out,
[04:24.000 -> 04:25.360] force feedback, snap that happens
[04:25.360 -> 04:29.640] They could just get jolted or if someone hits the back of his car and it spins out and it's risky goes
[04:30.080 -> 04:33.160] Anything could happen like it is a risk. There. He is the man the myth
[04:33.160 -> 04:36.680] I like how he's got his classic blue and yellow helmet as well. I like that
[04:36.680 -> 04:42.720] This is Aston Martin's 50th race at f1 as well. If they mark that with a podium 50 50 50
[04:42.720 -> 04:45.320] Yeah, their 50th race is Aston Martin.
[04:45.320 -> 04:48.000] It is so exciting to see Fernando Alonso there.
[04:48.000 -> 04:52.600] I just, don't get me wrong, I don't mind if Max is dominant
[04:52.600 -> 04:54.280] because he is clearly an amazing driver,
[04:54.280 -> 04:55.120] but I just want to see him win every week.
[04:55.120 -> 04:56.360] All right, hang on, breaking news.
[04:56.360 -> 04:58.720] I've got another friend who's just sent me a photo
[04:58.720 -> 05:00.080] of him watching it, Sam Vine.
[05:00.080 -> 05:01.240] Sam Vine is watching.
[05:01.240 -> 05:03.440] Doug is watching the F1 on his laptop.
[05:03.440 -> 05:07.600] It's interesting our mates from home watching because we know that they've never been into F1
[05:07.600 -> 05:12.700] but some of our friends are like trying it this year because they know that we obviously do this podcast.
[05:12.700 -> 05:14.500] I just want to mention something as well.
[05:14.500 -> 05:15.100] Go on.
[05:15.100 -> 05:16.800] Well, as they come around the corner.
[05:16.800 -> 05:27.000] I don't mean to toot my own horn but I did get like a 1.29.8 on the sim in the new Alfa Romeo 2023 car.
[05:27.000 -> 05:30.000] Which would be quicker than Max's qualifying lap.
[05:30.000 -> 05:33.000] No, I think we worked it out, I would have been like third.
[05:33.000 -> 05:37.000] Because there's only like three tenths of a second between the top three I think in qualy.
[05:37.000 -> 05:39.000] But I would have been third which means I would have beaten Alonso.
[05:39.000 -> 05:43.000] Now, I don't know if you've jumped to conclusions, but I did tell someone recently
[05:43.000 -> 05:46.840] I feel like I could get in one of those cars, mate.
[05:46.840 -> 05:48.480] Maybe not an F1 car straight away.
[05:48.480 -> 05:50.400] It would be stupid for me to assume
[05:50.400 -> 05:52.560] that I can do what pro athletes do and get in an F1 car.
[05:52.560 -> 05:54.160] You're doing it on a fucking sim.
[05:54.160 -> 05:55.440] It doesn't, nothing happens.
[05:55.440 -> 05:57.800] But my brother, I promise you, F2,
[05:57.800 -> 06:00.960] I could get in an F2 car today.
[06:00.960 -> 06:03.440] Put me in a race, start me like middle of the pack.
[06:03.440 -> 06:07.380] And I honestly think I could navigate through the cars,
[06:07.380 -> 06:08.220] not crash.
[06:08.220 -> 06:09.180] I'm not saying I would win.
[06:09.180 -> 06:11.020] I'm not saying I would gain places,
[06:11.020 -> 06:13.820] but I do think, put me in an F2 car.
[06:13.820 -> 06:16.980] I can only call this thing and you're a twat.
[06:16.980 -> 06:19.660] You know all the times in the game that you click restart,
[06:19.660 -> 06:21.180] you don't get to restart in real life.
[06:21.180 -> 06:22.020] I don't really hit restart.
[06:22.020 -> 06:22.860] You smash a wall.
[06:22.860 -> 06:24.940] Mike Crack, Mike Crack from Aston Martin.
[06:24.940 -> 06:28.160] Yep, he's doing a good job. Hopefully his mic don't crack today because he's going to need
[06:28.160 -> 06:33.760] all the comms he can get. Wow genius. It's interesting that they do this. How long are
[06:33.760 -> 06:39.360] they allowed to hold the cars up for? That's what I can hear them talking about now. They don't want
[06:39.360 -> 06:43.120] to do it too much. Let's crank the tv a little bit. Mate let's start cranking the tv up. We'll
[06:43.120 -> 06:46.160] take you guys through the first corner. Any DNF predictions?
[06:46.720 -> 06:48.480] Do you think anyone won't finish the race?
[06:48.880 -> 06:49.840] Things are going to go wrong.
[06:49.840 -> 06:50.800] You're probably going to have...
[06:50.800 -> 06:53.920] I think Alfa Tauri's car blows up or something.
[06:53.920 -> 06:55.040] Who was getting wheeled back?
[06:55.600 -> 06:57.360] The Aston Martins were getting wheeled back today.
[06:57.360 -> 06:59.120] No, yeah, but that wasn't because of that.
[06:59.120 -> 07:02.160] That was because he had to go and do some weight thing or something like that.
[07:02.160 -> 07:03.440] Here we go, I'm on the grid.
[07:04.080 -> 07:07.340] Oh my God, the F1 season is officially back.
[07:08.020 -> 07:11.840] Just seeing the green, Aston Martin there with Soic breaking up that grid.
[07:12.460 -> 07:15.460] If only we had a McLaren like up there as well.
[07:15.920 -> 07:17.340] Hopefully Lando can get through.
[07:17.440 -> 07:22.460] And we see the medical car out the back as the guy waves the green flag.
[07:22.720 -> 07:24.100] Let's let Crofty take it.
[07:24.220 -> 07:25.160] Here we go.
[07:25.840 -> 07:27.640] Oh my God.
[07:31.920 -> 07:33.560] There's Leclerc. There's Leclerc.
[07:33.560 -> 07:34.760] Yep, yep. The Ferrari.
[07:34.760 -> 07:36.000] He's looking, he's looking, he's looking.
[07:36.000 -> 07:37.760] He's been first right out.
[07:39.640 -> 07:40.960] Fernando's still got his spot.
[07:40.960 -> 07:42.960] Is that Lando coming round the outside there?
[07:43.320 -> 07:44.320] Did he gain?
[07:44.920 -> 07:45.000] Oh my. Every run has made coming around the outside there? Did he gain?
[07:45.000 -> 07:47.000] Oh my.
[07:47.000 -> 07:49.000] Every run has made it through the first couple of corners.
[07:49.000 -> 07:51.000] Who's that in the Alfa Romeo?
[07:51.000 -> 07:53.000] Bottas has just taken Lando I think.
[07:53.000 -> 07:55.000] What are all these spots?
[07:57.000 -> 07:58.000] Ah.
[07:59.000 -> 08:00.000] Okay.
[08:00.000 -> 08:02.000] We'll be back after the race.
[08:02.000 -> 08:03.000] Enjoy.
[08:03.000 -> 08:06.000] Shit, sorry I was so engrossed.
[08:06.000 -> 08:08.000] Bye guys, see you later!
[08:08.000 -> 08:18.000] Fernando Alonso on the podium!
[08:18.000 -> 08:22.000] Fernando Alonso has done it, that deserves a round of applause.
[08:22.000 -> 08:29.240] That is absolutely incredible tea. That is what Formula One is all about. No
[08:29.240 -> 08:36.440] words mate. That is insane. No words. The king has come to regain his throne. I have
[08:36.440 -> 08:41.320] so much to say, we have both made notes. What a great Grand Prix, don't get me wrong, it
[08:41.320 -> 08:46.360] wasn't anywhere near as exciting as I wanted it to be but Alonso
[08:46.360 -> 08:48.960] carried it and the Claire DNFing really
[08:48.960 -> 08:50.120] close to the end made it really
[08:50.120 -> 08:53.120] interesting but the Red Bulls should we
[08:53.120 -> 08:54.840] just straight away talk about them and
[08:54.840 -> 08:56.600] say could it be a long year?
[08:56.600 -> 08:59.520] yeah it could be mate, 35 seconds ahead
[08:59.520 -> 09:01.480] I think Verstappen was. Of his team mate and
[09:01.480 -> 09:04.240] they're both in the same car. How does
[09:04.240 -> 09:05.200] that even happen?
[09:05.200 -> 09:12.200] They're so quick, they are just so quick. It's a really tough one because when they're
[09:12.200 -> 09:16.400] like, the whole midfield is getting closer and out of nowhere you've got one car that
[09:16.400 -> 09:19.760] is so much quicker. They don't even cover him do they? They don't even show it on the
[09:19.760 -> 09:26.080] TV because there's no point. I know, like it's bad isn isn't it? That it got to the point, I happily admit,
[09:26.080 -> 09:28.240] it got to the point where I'm there sat going,
[09:28.240 -> 09:29.960] I hope that they get the pit wrong.
[09:29.960 -> 09:32.140] Like just to bring it back to the field.
[09:32.140 -> 09:35.120] But yeah, Max Verstappen has gone and smashed it.
[09:35.120 -> 09:37.080] Sergio Perez has smashed it.
[09:37.080 -> 09:41.640] Alonso has got a podium in Aston Martin's 50th race.
[09:41.640 -> 09:43.320] This is 98th podium, isn't it?
[09:43.320 -> 09:44.160] Or is 99th podium?
[09:44.160 -> 09:50.000] 99, 99th podium now. So, you know, give it another race and he's 100 podiums, which is pretty impressive.
[09:50.000 -> 09:51.000] That is impressive.
[09:51.000 -> 09:52.000] It's also, um...
[09:53.000 -> 09:56.000] No, you've just said that stat. You just said exactly what I was going to say.
[09:56.000 -> 09:59.000] I love how Alonso said at the end of the race, this is a lovely car to drive.
[09:59.000 -> 10:00.000] Mmm.
[10:00.000 -> 10:02.000] But he still had about three laps to go.
[10:02.000 -> 10:03.000] Yeah.
[10:03.000 -> 10:04.000] You imagine if the car conked out, right?
[10:04.000 -> 10:06.000] I know, I was thinking that.
[10:06.000 -> 10:09.000] It also seems like him and Lance are racing well together.
[10:09.000 -> 10:12.000] Obviously Lance went into him right at the beginning.
[10:12.000 -> 10:16.000] But when Will Buxton was on our pod, he said that dynamic of them two is going to be interesting.
[10:16.000 -> 10:17.000] Yeah.
[10:17.000 -> 10:20.000] I don't know, they seem to be getting on alright so far.
[10:20.000 -> 10:23.000] I wonder if he knew, because they weren't telling him at first.
[10:23.000 -> 10:25.280] Lance has had an amazing race there. They didn't tell him who crashed into him? No, I don't think they needed knew, because they weren't telling him at first. Well, Lance has had an amazing race there.
[10:25.280 -> 10:26.760] They didn't tell him who crashed into him.
[10:26.760 -> 10:29.000] No, I don't think they needed to, did they?
[10:29.000 -> 10:32.480] It was like he didn't know who crashed into him, unless he did really see.
[10:32.480 -> 10:34.000] Lance did have a solid race, considering.
[10:34.000 -> 10:39.080] Honestly, I thought going into this, I thought he'll get halfway through the race and retire
[10:39.080 -> 10:40.080] the car.
[10:40.080 -> 10:42.520] Does a bit of you not think, though, look how quick that Aston Martin is.
[10:42.520 -> 10:43.520] Lance did well.
[10:43.520 -> 10:45.280] Imagine Lance was fully fit. You could look how quick that Aston Martin is. Lance did well. Imagine Lance was fully fit.
[10:45.280 -> 10:47.920] You could have had easily had two Aston Martin.
[10:47.920 -> 10:50.000] That Aston Martin is very quick.
[10:50.000 -> 10:52.560] Max was going round and round and round on softs.
[10:52.560 -> 10:54.440] Red Bull strategy was interesting as well,
[10:54.440 -> 10:57.200] but you know, Hannah Schmitz smashed it.
[10:57.200 -> 10:59.840] I didn't know you could go from soft to soft.
[11:00.840 -> 11:02.840] Yeah, you've always, yeah, you said that.
[11:02.840 -> 11:05.280] I mean, I know you have to have two different,
[11:05.280 -> 11:07.340] but I thought you had to go from,
[11:07.340 -> 11:09.520] I thought you had to go directly from like a soft
[11:09.520 -> 11:11.440] to a medium and then back to soft.
[11:11.440 -> 11:12.440] I don't know you could double.
[11:12.440 -> 11:13.640] Well, you learn something new every day.
[11:13.640 -> 11:16.000] You do learn something new every day on Pit Stop Podcast.
[11:16.000 -> 11:17.800] It was interesting that Red Bull did that strategy
[11:17.800 -> 11:19.320] because you saw how much the tires
[11:19.320 -> 11:20.520] were getting absolutely wrecked.
[11:20.520 -> 11:23.240] You, cause you, the thing about the stones.
[11:23.240 -> 11:25.880] Yeah, Brundle, Brundle mentioned it,
[11:25.880 -> 11:28.600] the camera like panned down before the race.
[11:28.600 -> 11:31.160] And it's just like chunky stones on the track.
[11:31.160 -> 11:33.800] So what would it normally be, tarmac?
[11:33.800 -> 11:35.360] Yeah, I mean, they're all,
[11:35.360 -> 11:37.100] tarmac is made up of like little rocks,
[11:37.100 -> 11:38.380] but then it's all kind of like-
[11:38.380 -> 11:39.220] Compounded.
[11:39.220 -> 11:40.600] Molded together and compounded and shit.
[11:40.600 -> 11:41.840] But when he was on the grid,
[11:41.840 -> 11:43.400] it looked like you could just see all the stones
[11:43.400 -> 11:49.260] on top of the floor, it was weird. So that's why the tires were getting so wrecked. Shredded. Tires were getting shredded
[11:49.260 -> 11:53.780] I think that's why the hards were so good in the end because the softs were getting shredded up
[11:53.780 -> 11:57.180] I will also very quickly like to say at the beginning of this podcast
[11:57.180 -> 12:02.780] I had my orange jumper on as we know big supporter of Piastri and really wanted Norris to do well
[12:03.460 -> 12:06.000] That was a shit show for McLaren.
[12:06.000 -> 12:12.000] Like, there's no beating around the bush, gutted for Oscar and absolutely gutted for Lando.
[12:12.000 -> 12:14.000] And that is just really shit.
[12:14.000 -> 12:19.000] You know, right at the beginning of the pod we said Gasly was the other seat for Piastri
[12:19.000 -> 12:22.000] and Gasly's finished 9th and gained 11 places from last.
[12:22.000 -> 12:26.400] Why don't we dive into like, why they were keeping Lando out?
[12:26.400 -> 12:28.800] Cause I don't know why they would keep Lando out racing
[12:28.800 -> 12:30.400] when they have to top his car up.
[12:30.400 -> 12:31.800] It's like six pit stops.
[12:31.800 -> 12:33.760] Well, you said maybe they get something for it
[12:33.760 -> 12:35.720] if they complete the race, maybe,
[12:35.720 -> 12:37.240] but I don't think you do.
[12:37.240 -> 12:38.320] I think it would have just been
[12:38.320 -> 12:39.800] because they haven't driven for so long.
[12:39.800 -> 12:41.560] Like imagine you're in Lando's shoes.
[12:41.560 -> 12:43.040] So do you think it's like data?
[12:43.040 -> 12:44.720] Like they want to just analyze car data
[12:44.720 -> 12:45.520] as much as possible. I just think Lando wanted to race. Like imagine you're in Lando's shoes. You do you think it's like data? Like they want to just analyze car data as much as possible.
[12:45.520 -> 12:46.340] I just think Lando wanted to race.
[12:46.340 -> 12:47.800] Like imagine you're in Lando's shoes.
[12:47.800 -> 12:50.520] You're not going to go, oh yeah, okay, just bring me in.
[12:50.520 -> 12:51.640] It's the first race of the season.
[12:51.640 -> 12:53.960] I think you want as much track time as possible.
[12:53.960 -> 12:54.780] I guess.
[12:54.780 -> 12:57.440] But you had to pit five times to put air into the car.
[12:57.440 -> 13:00.240] But there was, you know, he didn't get fastest lap.
[13:00.240 -> 13:03.120] Gasly, by the way, which I think we said
[13:03.120 -> 13:04.520] should be driver of the day.
[13:04.520 -> 13:05.860] I don't know if he is or not.
[13:05.860 -> 13:07.080] He done very fucking well.
[13:07.080 -> 13:08.680] I wasn't really watching him.
[13:08.680 -> 13:10.120] But you said he started at the back of the grid
[13:10.120 -> 13:12.000] and then he became, was it ninth?
[13:12.000 -> 13:12.840] Yeah, ninth.
[13:12.840 -> 13:13.660] He did really well.
[13:13.660 -> 13:16.320] And he just lost out on the fastest lap at the end.
[13:16.320 -> 13:19.280] And his teammate Ocon probably had one of the worst races
[13:19.280 -> 13:21.880] he's ever, I made a few notes about that.
[13:21.880 -> 13:23.640] What happened with Ocon?
[13:23.640 -> 13:25.920] Well, it started off with Ocon.
[13:25.920 -> 13:28.000] He, when he come around on the formation lap,
[13:28.000 -> 13:30.480] he positioned himself in his grid spot wrong.
[13:30.480 -> 13:32.720] And he got a penalty for that, which is like silly,
[13:32.720 -> 13:33.640] like a silly penalty.
[13:33.640 -> 13:35.180] Do you think that's a bit harsh?
[13:35.180 -> 13:38.160] Well, I made a note on this because it doesn't make sense
[13:38.160 -> 13:41.200] to me and like, I could be, this could be completely wrong.
[13:41.200 -> 13:43.680] But do you not just think like for the people
[13:43.680 -> 13:45.320] at the back of the grid,
[13:45.320 -> 13:48.080] they should just like remove them stupid penalties
[13:48.080 -> 13:49.880] because it like ruins their race.
[13:49.880 -> 13:52.720] And like, I know that sounds weird, but.
[13:52.720 -> 13:54.080] I'd ruin anyone's race though.
[13:54.080 -> 13:54.960] Yeah, I know that.
[13:54.960 -> 13:56.280] They're still racing for points.
[13:56.280 -> 13:57.720] Points are still important.
[13:57.720 -> 13:59.280] But when they're really far behind,
[13:59.280 -> 14:01.520] like Ocon was so far behind, like 30 seconds behind
[14:01.520 -> 14:03.440] and then he was getting another 10 second time penalty
[14:03.440 -> 14:05.640] for something, just putting him further out of the race.
[14:05.640 -> 14:06.480] Like-
[14:06.480 -> 14:08.960] Wasn't he that far behind because of the penalty?
[14:08.960 -> 14:10.840] They said, they said towards the end of the race,
[14:10.840 -> 14:15.160] he has served like 35, he's missed out on 35 seconds
[14:15.160 -> 14:16.240] to serve these penalties.
[14:16.240 -> 14:17.080] I get what-
[14:17.080 -> 14:17.900] Because obviously he's serving the penalty
[14:17.900 -> 14:18.740] in the pit lane, right?
[14:18.740 -> 14:19.580] Yeah, I get what you're saying as well.
[14:19.580 -> 14:20.400] So there's a really good-
[14:20.400 -> 14:21.240] And it wouldn't be fair to like,
[14:21.240 -> 14:22.080] not give some penalties out,
[14:22.080 -> 14:23.280] because everyone's racing for points.
[14:23.280 -> 14:24.100] Yeah.
[14:24.100 -> 14:26.600] But if you were really, really, I don't know I just seems harsh sometimes
[14:26.600 -> 14:29.800] when someone's so far behind and then they get beaten up by like another time
[14:29.800 -> 14:33.240] penalty it's like oh but then it's just like it's like VAR in football though
[14:33.240 -> 14:39.760] yeah in a way yeah I just didn't enjoy seeing Ocon like struggling already and
[14:39.760 -> 14:42.920] then it was like 10 second time penalty 10 second time penalty well this is
[14:42.920 -> 14:48.600] where I get sticky man because you got two young drivers who are both flying the flag for France.
[14:49.400 -> 14:54.500] If one of them is like so much faster than the other one, that's going to kill the other guy.
[14:54.500 -> 14:59.500] Like if Pierre Gasly does really well this year and Ocon's dead, that's going to be shit for Ocon.
[14:59.500 -> 15:01.200] I think Ocon was just very unlucky.
[15:01.200 -> 15:03.700] I think that Alpine is quick, Ocon will be fine.
[15:03.700 -> 15:05.880] Ocon did really well last season, didn't he?
[15:05.880 -> 15:06.840] I think he did, yeah.
[15:06.840 -> 15:08.840] I've got something I want to talk about
[15:08.840 -> 15:10.360] because I was just thinking it like, yeah,
[15:10.360 -> 15:12.480] Lance Stroll did amazing for his wrists
[15:12.480 -> 15:15.640] and it is exciting to see both Aston Martins that are fast.
[15:15.640 -> 15:20.360] And Fernando on the podium is a perfect start to the season.
[15:20.360 -> 15:24.240] But imagine if Sebastian Vettel
[15:24.240 -> 15:25.000] was in the other Aston Martin. Yeah. Imagine they had kept Vettel was in the other Aston Martin.
[15:26.100 -> 15:27.320] Yeah.
[15:27.320 -> 15:29.700] Imagine they had kept Vettel for another year
[15:29.700 -> 15:33.720] and they had Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel together
[15:33.720 -> 15:35.000] in that car.
[15:35.000 -> 15:35.840] That'd be interesting.
[15:35.840 -> 15:36.660] Is that why you're flying?
[15:36.660 -> 15:37.500] Six World Championships between them.
[15:37.500 -> 15:38.340] Is that why we've got the green over there?
[15:38.340 -> 15:40.680] That's why I put the green jumper on my friend.
[15:40.680 -> 15:41.520] Nice, nice.
[15:41.520 -> 15:46.000] How do you think they would do with Vettel and Alonso?
[15:46.000 -> 15:52.840] Amazingly well probably. Because isn't Vettel a better driver than Alonso really? Four World
[15:52.840 -> 15:57.000] Championships versus two? No you can't compare like that. You can't.
[15:57.000 -> 15:59.240] No? No people switch teams and shit but yeah Vettel
[15:59.240 -> 16:04.000] is amazing. They're just as good as each other. I'd still pick in a shootout I'd still pick
[16:04.000 -> 16:05.560] Alonso. If you had I'd still pick Alonso.
[16:08.280 -> 16:09.960] If you had Vettel and Alonso together now, do you think they would be, potentially,
[16:09.960 -> 16:12.880] if that race pace is right, maybe the second best team?
[16:12.880 -> 16:15.860] Do you think Vettel could maintain with Alonso?
[16:15.860 -> 16:16.900] Well, over Ferrari.
[16:16.900 -> 16:18.480] Well, I say that because-
[16:18.480 -> 16:20.200] Honestly, they could, they actually could.
[16:20.200 -> 16:22.200] But then maybe even Stroll can.
[16:22.200 -> 16:23.640] Maybe that car is quick enough,
[16:23.640 -> 16:25.280] because Stroll isn't fully fit.
[16:25.280 -> 16:27.040] Like you can, we've actually got it on TV right now.
[16:27.040 -> 16:28.080] Yeah, we're watching it side by side.
[16:28.080 -> 16:31.040] And you can see in his wrists and you noticed it in the first couple of corners,
[16:31.040 -> 16:33.440] it still wasn't perfect the way he was holding the wheel.
[16:34.320 -> 16:38.240] You know what it's like when you recover from any injury, you feel it for a while.
[16:38.240 -> 16:41.600] When you know it's getting better, because I've hurt my wrist a lot,
[16:41.600 -> 16:45.320] I have a pain in my left wrist quite a lot, that one where I always bend it back.
[16:45.320 -> 16:47.240] You know, I always feel that.
[16:47.240 -> 16:48.880] If you've just hurt your wrist,
[16:48.880 -> 16:51.000] you feel it every time it tweaks.
[16:51.000 -> 16:53.760] It's like an intricate part of your body
[16:53.760 -> 16:55.360] that you use all the time.
[16:55.360 -> 16:56.840] So it's really hard to rest it
[16:56.840 -> 16:59.680] and it's really hard to like gain your,
[16:59.680 -> 17:01.400] like the full capability of your,
[17:01.400 -> 17:03.280] it's like if you fucked your ankle or something like that,
[17:03.280 -> 17:04.600] I mean, you walk on it all the time.
[17:04.600 -> 17:07.800] So to heal a part of your body like that is hard.
[17:07.800 -> 17:09.200] And he also has a broken toe, right?
[17:09.200 -> 17:10.760] A broken toe, didn't even know about that.
[17:10.760 -> 17:14.760] And you have to push, what one's, the brake's really hard, right, in an F1 car?
[17:14.760 -> 17:20.160] Really really firm, if that's on that foot, left foot, it is left foot braking, isn't
[17:20.160 -> 17:21.160] it?
[17:21.160 -> 17:22.720] How many pedals are in an F1 car?
[17:22.720 -> 17:23.720] Come on.
[17:23.720 -> 17:25.520] No actually, this is a serious question.
[17:25.520 -> 17:27.240] I was thinking this earlier.
[17:27.240 -> 17:28.080] This is a serious one.
[17:28.080 -> 17:30.960] This is nearly as bad as me putting on a Frank Sinatra
[17:30.960 -> 17:33.000] video last night and asking you what year it was.
[17:33.000 -> 17:33.840] And you said, 1992.
[17:33.840 -> 17:36.280] It looked like it was from 1992.
[17:36.280 -> 17:37.600] No, I was thinking this last night,
[17:37.600 -> 17:38.520] and this may be stupid.
[17:38.520 -> 17:40.040] On the game, when we start,
[17:40.040 -> 17:42.720] we hold the clutch with the gear paddle.
[17:42.720 -> 17:44.400] They don't have a clutch in the car, right?
[17:44.400 -> 17:45.980] They do, it's on the steering wheel.
[17:45.980 -> 17:48.020] So that is what that is on the paddle?
[17:48.020 -> 17:49.700] It will be a separate one, it won't be one of the gears.
[17:49.700 -> 17:50.920] They don't do something with their foot
[17:50.920 -> 17:52.480] when they go and then go like.
[17:52.480 -> 17:55.260] So when they're starting in the F1 car,
[17:55.260 -> 17:57.340] their foot is on the accelerator
[17:57.340 -> 17:59.660] and they're holding the clutch on the paddle.
[17:59.660 -> 18:01.740] And then as soon as they wanna go, they release it.
[18:01.740 -> 18:02.580] Yeah.
[18:02.580 -> 18:04.260] So it is exactly the same as the Sim,
[18:04.260 -> 18:07.980] that's what I was trying to figure out yeah yeah yeah well so this is that
[18:07.980 -> 18:12.420] actually really really like well yeah it's a simulator so yeah fucking it's
[18:12.420 -> 18:16.420] just if you look at that steering wheel that they've got like three different
[18:16.420 -> 18:19.700] paddles on each side that's a fanatec steering wheel for the audio listeners
[18:19.700 -> 18:24.820] at home fanatec thank you very much fanatec yep well they are fantastic
[18:24.820 -> 18:25.800] steering wheels.
[18:25.800 -> 18:26.800] Only the best.
[18:26.800 -> 18:29.800] I know that Fab's notebook was really busy throughout today's race.
[18:29.800 -> 18:31.500] I did see you writing some stuff down.
[18:31.500 -> 18:33.500] Well, it was alright. It was alright.
[18:33.500 -> 18:36.300] At the start of the race, they were discussing about DRS
[18:36.300 -> 18:38.000] and Martin Brundle basically said,
[18:39.000 -> 18:42.700] everyone are talking about bringing it down to just one lap before they open DRS.
[18:42.700 -> 18:49.640] So currently, you open DRS on the third lap, so you have to do two laps before DRS is activated. And Brundle says they're
[18:49.640 -> 18:54.520] thinking about taking it down to one. He actually thinks that they could just have none. So
[18:54.520 -> 18:59.760] DRS is just activated as soon as they start the race. So what do you think about that?
[18:59.760 -> 19:05.120] Because surely in that massive bunch up in the beginning, DRS would be absolute chaos.
[19:05.120 -> 19:07.760] Yeah, I mean, everyone would have it.
[19:07.760 -> 19:10.520] Everyone would have the same advantage.
[19:10.520 -> 19:13.080] Yeah, I don't reckon you should have it on the first bit.
[19:13.080 -> 19:15.720] I don't think you should have like DRS off the grid
[19:15.720 -> 19:18.680] because everyone would just be the same place anyway.
[19:18.680 -> 19:21.680] I think like when you've gone round once, that makes sense.
[19:21.680 -> 19:23.880] But then for a team like Ferrari,
[19:23.880 -> 19:25.840] who are always going to start at the front of the grid
[19:25.840 -> 19:28.800] because they're always going to qualify well and they're always just going to pull away
[19:28.800 -> 19:30.400] because they've got no traffic in front of them.
[19:30.400 -> 19:36.640] If DRS started early, would that give the team behind more of an opportunity
[19:36.640 -> 19:38.560] so Red Bull can't just go away?
[19:38.560 -> 19:41.440] Well that's what I was about to say, yeah. It might be a good idea to bring it back.
[19:41.440 -> 19:51.400] If they put it to the teams, I reckon all the teams would say yes apart from Red Bull. Do you know what, that was the first time I've watched a race and a
[19:51.400 -> 19:56.240] bit of me's thinking like is it is it genuinely gonna be another year like
[19:56.240 -> 20:01.600] where Max wins every race and a bit of me's like trying to think how that must
[20:01.600 -> 20:08.280] be for Max like when you watch him do his interviews after it and you know you're winning, like what would he prefer?
[20:08.280 -> 20:10.400] I know he wants to win,
[20:10.400 -> 20:13.240] but would he rather win by 40 seconds every week
[20:13.240 -> 20:16.400] or would he rather be in a fight until the last lap?
[20:16.400 -> 20:18.800] Like, I don't know whether you'd get a bit like-
[20:18.800 -> 20:20.320] It just must be boring, mate.
[20:20.320 -> 20:21.160] It's boring.
[20:21.160 -> 20:23.720] It's like racing the AI on like 90 on the fucking thing.
[20:23.720 -> 20:24.560] Yeah.
[20:24.560 -> 20:30.840] Yeah. I'm joking. I'm joking. We barely, we can barely- It's boring. It's like racing the AI on like 90 on the fucking
[20:36.700 -> 20:39.340] Look look what happened last year like it looked like Ferrari were definitely gonna probably win it I mean obviously between them and Red Bull, but it took you know
[20:39.340 -> 20:42.820] It took like 10 races for us to realize that actually no
[20:43.460 -> 20:45.760] It was probably this it's probably not going to happen now.
[20:45.760 -> 20:48.600] Like by halfway through the season, you knew,
[20:48.600 -> 20:51.560] you probably knew like Red Bull was taking it home.
[20:51.560 -> 20:53.600] Whereas at the start you were like, holy shit,
[20:53.600 -> 20:55.240] this could be actually really good for Ferrari.
[20:55.240 -> 20:58.800] So I just hope that Aston Martin can carry on
[20:58.800 -> 21:00.240] doing what they're doing.
[21:00.240 -> 21:02.640] I hope the upgrades that they bring throughout the season
[21:02.640 -> 21:04.600] will carry on making the car better and better.
[21:04.600 -> 21:05.920] I hope they don't,
[21:05.920 -> 21:07.480] like Haas started really well last year.
[21:07.480 -> 21:08.520] You know what I mean?
[21:08.520 -> 21:09.360] And then dropped off.
[21:09.360 -> 21:12.000] So I just hope they stay on an upward trajectory.
[21:12.000 -> 21:13.320] It's definitely important to remember
[21:13.320 -> 21:15.280] like Aston Martin last season weren't great.
[21:15.280 -> 21:17.000] And then out of nowhere, they've gone and got a podium.
[21:17.000 -> 21:19.760] They've got one of the best drivers on the grid in the car.
[21:19.760 -> 21:23.240] Like as they develop, they're only gonna get better.
[21:23.240 -> 21:25.800] If they've bought this to the start of the season,
[21:25.800 -> 21:29.480] like I don't know whether they can challenge Red Bull,
[21:29.480 -> 21:31.620] but I will happily say, like,
[21:31.620 -> 21:33.840] I will easily predict that Fernando Alonso
[21:33.840 -> 21:35.040] will win a race this year.
[21:35.040 -> 21:35.880] Fuck yeah, I hope so.
[21:35.880 -> 21:36.880] He's gotta win a race this year.
[21:36.880 -> 21:37.720] I hope so.
[21:37.720 -> 21:40.240] Like Lance Stroll could even have a chance,
[21:40.240 -> 21:43.960] like for Stroll to be that high up and race like that,
[21:43.960 -> 21:47.140] it makes you realize that A Samaritan is really quick
[21:47.140 -> 21:52.520] I mean it probably will happen because as we know like teams take engine penalties and stuff go to the back of the grid for
[21:52.520 -> 21:54.680] Changing the engine. Yeah, I could definitely happen
[21:55.160 -> 22:00.300] Yeah, Ferrari if they if it's if it's what Ferrari say and they've actually had an engine problem now
[22:00.520 -> 22:05.840] Then they might have to take out a new engine and like Leclerc could be starting at the back of the grid in Australia or Saudi
[22:05.840 -> 22:08.640] Oh, yeah, that's got him for Leclerc, man
[22:09.040 -> 22:15.120] That it was a double Red Bull DNF last year and this year Leclerc's gone and I tell you now I would love
[22:15.640 -> 22:21.040] Rufus comes just texting me saying fuck. Yeah, because Bottas did really well. Let's go
[22:21.640 -> 22:23.640] Where did he come? I don't know
[22:24.040 -> 22:25.760] He did like eight he was eighth or he come I don't know I think he did like 8th he was 8th or 9th
[22:25.760 -> 22:29.960] I can't remember man I think Bottas was 8th I was too busy celebrating or 7th Bottas did
[22:29.960 -> 22:34.100] do really well for start I know that I haven't got the final thing in front of me I've got
[22:34.100 -> 22:42.280] Alex Albon on the TV in front of me Bottas finished 12th excuse me Bottas finished 12th
[22:42.280 -> 22:46.400] no he didn't sorry that's qualifying results on, we're gonna get there in a minute.
[22:46.400 -> 22:47.920] Bit of a disaster here on the pits.
[22:47.920 -> 22:48.560] Eighth!
[22:48.560 -> 22:49.040] Eighth.
[22:49.040 -> 22:51.040] Eighth place for Valtteri Bottas.
[22:53.120 -> 22:54.320] Well done.
[22:54.320 -> 22:55.760] That's four points in the bag.
[22:55.760 -> 22:58.720] Great work and Joe did still the fastest lap at the end of the race
[22:58.720 -> 22:59.920] but because he wasn't in the points
[22:59.920 -> 23:02.320] doesn't mean he gets a championship point for that.
[23:02.320 -> 23:04.800] We also need to give big credit to Alex Albon.
[23:04.800 -> 23:06.080] Let's not let that slip.
[23:06.080 -> 23:08.520] Obviously Logan Sargent had a good race as well.
[23:08.520 -> 23:11.840] Because 12th on your debut is very, very good.
[23:11.840 -> 23:13.320] And where did he qualify?
[23:13.320 -> 23:15.600] I thought he was last in qualifying.
[23:15.600 -> 23:16.640] He was towards the back.
[23:16.640 -> 23:17.880] Gasly was last.
[23:17.880 -> 23:19.600] He was towards the back.
[23:19.600 -> 23:20.600] Yeah, he was 16th.
[23:20.600 -> 23:21.440] 16th.
[23:21.440 -> 23:22.600] Yeah, Gasly was last.
[23:22.600 -> 23:24.640] But yeah, Alban, 10th.
[23:24.640 -> 23:26.760] This is a guy that last year did amazing
[23:26.760 -> 23:28.360] in a really slow Williams.
[23:28.360 -> 23:31.080] And this year we don't know how quick the Williams is yet.
[23:31.080 -> 23:33.000] But he's got points straight away.
[23:33.000 -> 23:35.040] It's easy to forget that he wasn't a Red Bull.
[23:35.040 -> 23:37.200] A point, sorry. It's one point for 10th.
[23:37.200 -> 23:39.360] He wasn't a Red Bull.
[23:39.360 -> 23:40.560] I know, but not for long.
[23:40.560 -> 23:41.520] Not for long, but I mean,
[23:41.520 -> 23:45.000] there is a reason why they would have picked him.
[23:45.000 -> 23:47.640] And like, to be fair, for a Williams driver
[23:47.640 -> 23:48.720] and someone like Alex Albon,
[23:48.720 -> 23:51.680] he wasn't even really challenging that much.
[23:51.680 -> 23:53.360] He does get spoken about a lot.
[23:53.360 -> 23:56.960] So people do, there is still momentum behind Alex Albon.
[23:56.960 -> 23:59.960] Do you think on Lance that,
[24:02.320 -> 24:05.000] Lawrence believes Lance is the best person
[24:05.440 -> 24:07.600] for that splot, slot, slot.
[24:07.600 -> 24:09.240] God, I couldn't get that out.
[24:09.240 -> 24:13.520] Like genuinely, because Lance is a really good driver,
[24:13.520 -> 24:15.720] but we've just never seen him in a quick car.
[24:16.560 -> 24:18.480] You know, he's got credentials to be an F1.
[24:18.480 -> 24:20.360] It's not like he's just there because of his dad.
[24:20.360 -> 24:21.840] He is a very good driver.
[24:21.840 -> 24:23.240] Of course, I mean.
[24:23.240 -> 24:24.760] It's an interesting one, isn't it?
[24:24.760 -> 24:28.400] I mean, you could have anyone with that car put you put all these drivers in the same car and
[24:28.640 -> 24:31.100] They're all gonna be like within a second of each other around a lap
[24:31.640 -> 24:35.300] Which isn't a lot however in f1 a second is a lot
[24:36.000 -> 24:41.320] When you think like, you know looking at qualifying times and there's like two seconds between the whole entire grid
[24:41.720 -> 24:44.960] If they were all in the same car, it would be minuscule
[24:44.960 -> 24:45.000] So they all are amazing drivers, but I don't know between the whole entire grid. If they were all in the same car, it would be minuscule.
[24:45.000 -> 24:47.440] So they all are amazing drivers, but I don't,
[24:47.440 -> 24:48.920] no, I definitely don't think Lance is like
[24:48.920 -> 24:51.380] one of the best on the grid, definitely not.
[24:51.380 -> 24:54.500] Max, Lewis Hamilton, Alonso,
[24:54.500 -> 24:56.440] like three massive names right there.
[24:56.440 -> 24:57.960] Checo's a beast.
[24:57.960 -> 25:01.920] It's opened up my eyes to a little something, this race.
[25:01.920 -> 25:02.760] Has it really?
[25:02.760 -> 25:03.580] Yeah.
[25:03.580 -> 25:04.420] Go on.
[25:04.420 -> 25:05.300] And I obviously- Split the beans on me. It's really? Yeah. Go on. And I obviously
[25:05.300 -> 25:06.120] Splat the beans on me.
[25:06.120 -> 25:08.400] It's really tough to speak about Aston Martin right now
[25:08.400 -> 25:09.880] and imagine any other drivers there.
[25:09.880 -> 25:11.840] But if they are on an upward curve,
[25:12.820 -> 25:16.000] could they also be another team in contention
[25:16.000 -> 25:18.360] to potentially get Lando?
[25:18.360 -> 25:20.680] If McLaren go to shit.
[25:20.680 -> 25:21.760] That's what I was thinking.
[25:21.760 -> 25:22.600] What, Aston?
[25:22.600 -> 25:23.600] That's what I was thinking.
[25:23.600 -> 25:26.440] I was watching Stroll do very quick in that car.
[25:26.440 -> 25:28.880] And I was thinking like, wow, imagine they thought, wow,
[25:28.880 -> 25:31.680] we could put Lando in here and see how quick he'd be.
[25:31.680 -> 25:33.560] Lawrence wouldn't have that, surely.
[25:33.560 -> 25:35.480] Well, that's, it's tough one, isn't it?
[25:35.480 -> 25:37.400] It is a tough one.
[25:37.400 -> 25:38.960] There's another tough talking point, mate,
[25:38.960 -> 25:40.960] because there's something I've got here that we don't really
[25:40.960 -> 25:42.400] know anything about.
[25:42.400 -> 25:43.500] We were discussing it.
[25:44.960 -> 25:51.920] I want to know, yeah. so when the teams are talking about preserving the tires when
[25:51.920 -> 25:55.680] you and me go on that sim you and me are just driving our little hearts out we're
[25:55.680 -> 25:59.600] fucking as fast as we can, trying to go as quick as we can palms are sweating like I'm
[25:59.600 -> 26:03.560] clinging on to that steering wheel as if it's gonna rip out me hands we're trying
[26:03.560 -> 26:05.360] as hard as we can when these guys are racing
[26:05.880 -> 26:11.680] Like you hear the teams talking to them and saying like we've got to preserve the tires or you're doing well at preserving the tires
[26:11.840 -> 26:16.300] Now push so we was watching Alonzo behind how much yeah, yeah preserving his tires
[26:16.300 -> 26:18.940] And but you're watching them race and you got to think these guys
[26:19.520 -> 26:24.260] Even though they're preserving their tires. They've got to stay fast enough that the guy behind them can't catch them
[26:24.340 -> 26:27.920] But they're still not pushing the tires, they've got to stay fast enough that the guy behind them can't catch them, but they're still not pushing the tires, so they wreck them.
[26:27.920 -> 26:29.920] So, I mean, really, you're working.
[26:29.920 -> 26:31.760] How do you, I don't know.
[26:31.760 -> 26:34.360] How can they mentally manage, I don't know.
[26:34.360 -> 26:35.920] Like fractions of a second,
[26:35.920 -> 26:38.320] maintaining the tires, but not getting overtaken.
[26:38.320 -> 26:40.040] How do they know that margin in their head?
[26:40.040 -> 26:41.400] How can you do that?
[26:41.400 -> 26:44.200] Because, well, I don't get it when they're racing someone,
[26:44.200 -> 26:45.480] when there's someone in front of them
[26:45.480 -> 26:47.480] and then they're like, shall I push now?
[26:48.520 -> 26:50.200] Like if you're racing someone,
[26:50.200 -> 26:52.880] surely when I thought me in a go-kart or something,
[26:52.880 -> 26:55.720] I am full speed the whole time behind them,
[26:55.720 -> 26:57.920] trying to catch him, trying to get as close as I can.
[26:57.920 -> 26:58.960] Yeah.
[26:58.960 -> 27:02.000] Like I can't imagine having tires and in my head,
[27:02.000 -> 27:04.440] knowing that they're wearing away
[27:04.440 -> 27:07.680] and I know how much I've got left and you can only,
[27:07.680 -> 27:09.120] I don't understand that.
[27:09.120 -> 27:12.320] I'd love to speak to someone that could explain
[27:12.320 -> 27:13.160] how they do that.
[27:13.160 -> 27:14.960] I mean, I guess we kind of have,
[27:14.960 -> 27:17.600] but like we just didn't really ask the question.
[27:17.600 -> 27:21.840] We've had at least three people that we could have asked.
[27:21.840 -> 27:24.800] But I'm loving how much TV time Straw's getting.
[27:24.800 -> 27:25.000] I think he's lapping it up, much TV time Stroll's getting. I think
[27:25.000 -> 27:26.600] he's lapping it up, isn't he?
[27:26.600 -> 27:31.120] It's interesting. Who do you think DTS right now? You know, they follow people. Like, who
[27:31.120 -> 27:36.160] do you reckon for race one they put cameras on? So I'm saying probably Piastri.
[27:36.160 -> 27:40.120] Piastri, Alonso, Stroll, the Aston Martin boys, definitely.
[27:40.120 -> 27:41.920] Hulkenberg as well, because he was big in DTS before.
[27:41.920 -> 27:45.160] This would be a big talking point. Yeah, Hulkenberg coming back and the new,
[27:45.160 -> 27:47.800] and obviously Sargent as well.
[27:47.800 -> 27:50.560] If they have Piastri today, that's going to be interesting.
[27:50.560 -> 27:53.800] Cause the buildup and then his steering wheel, his gearbox.
[27:53.800 -> 27:54.640] Yeah.
[27:55.840 -> 27:58.320] That's so gutting for Piastri.
[27:58.320 -> 28:02.600] It's gutting, but hopefully he can stay in the mindset
[28:02.600 -> 28:05.080] of like, look, hopefully this doesn't happen again.
[28:05.080 -> 28:06.080] We can still have a good season.
[28:06.080 -> 28:07.040] He had a great start.
[28:07.040 -> 28:09.720] He was on the first lap, he went from 18th to 16th.
[28:10.760 -> 28:12.880] When it's not your fault, it must be really annoying.
[28:12.880 -> 28:13.840] Yeah.
[28:13.840 -> 28:14.920] Here's an interesting one.
[28:14.920 -> 28:15.760] Go on.
[28:15.760 -> 28:16.580] Right.
[28:16.580 -> 28:19.300] Do the drivers know who they're racing against?
[28:20.600 -> 28:22.080] Now this is situational.
[28:22.080 -> 28:24.520] You know, if you know you're starting behind Verstappen
[28:24.520 -> 28:27.160] and then you go into turn one, you know you're racing Verstappen.
[28:27.160 -> 28:31.360] If you're in the middle somewhere and you're on like lap 30 and then all of a sudden out
[28:31.360 -> 28:34.000] of nowhere an Aston Martin comes up behind you, right?
[28:34.000 -> 28:38.160] If it's me and I see an Aston Martin behind, but I'm still trying to focus on the road
[28:38.160 -> 28:41.960] ahead, I'm probably not going to know who it is in the Aston Martin.
[28:41.960 -> 28:43.920] Yeah, you are right.
[28:43.920 -> 28:45.520] I guess you wouldn't know exactly,
[28:45.520 -> 28:47.280] unless you knew what you could see in your wing mirrors
[28:47.280 -> 28:49.080] and read the driver number every time.
[28:49.080 -> 28:50.480] But it does change.
[28:50.480 -> 28:53.440] For me, it would change how I go into that battle.
[28:53.440 -> 28:55.960] Because if I thought I'm battling Lance,
[28:55.960 -> 28:58.560] I'm thinking, fuck me, I'm staying well out of this.
[28:58.560 -> 28:59.920] Yeah, I'm just gonna let him go past.
[28:59.920 -> 29:01.520] I don't want any, cause he's gonna wipe me out.
[29:01.520 -> 29:04.280] Do you reckon they study the other driver's lines then?
[29:04.280 -> 29:10.160] Well, if it was Alonso, I would be so much more up for racing him. I'd be like, yeah, bam
[29:10.160 -> 29:13.120] Let's go head-to-head with an absolute go. I've never really thought about that
[29:13.900 -> 29:18.680] Well, we saw Hamilton and Alonso's little battle. When Hamilton and Alonso's
[29:19.200 -> 29:22.520] Undertake, overtake. That was special wasn't it? Yeah, that was a special
[29:22.520 -> 29:25.520] You just got to see a little glimpse of Alonso just to see him in that...
[29:25.520 -> 29:27.520] I've never thought about what you said.
[29:27.960 -> 29:29.240] Yeah, I just had it written down.
[29:29.240 -> 29:32.840] I wonder if they know if it's Lance or Alonso. If Alonso was, I'd want to race him and enjoy it.
[29:32.840 -> 29:36.040] If there's loads of you in a pack, I don't think you're really thinking about it.
[29:36.040 -> 29:39.440] Like, realistically, when you're racing, that's probably the last thing you care about.
[29:39.440 -> 29:42.200] Like, you see a car, you know someone's there, you know something's there.
[29:42.200 -> 29:44.000] You probably don't really care who's driving it.
[29:44.000 -> 29:46.880] I think, I think 95% of the time you don't,
[29:46.880 -> 29:49.840] but I reckon there are times when like,
[29:49.840 -> 29:52.080] they would, like, if you were a new driver,
[29:52.080 -> 29:53.840] if you were Logan Sargent on the grid
[29:53.840 -> 29:55.640] and all of a sudden you're like wheel to wheel
[29:55.640 -> 29:58.000] with Alonso, if it was Lance, I'd be like,
[29:58.000 -> 29:59.520] shit, I'm scared, but if it was Alonso,
[29:59.520 -> 30:01.240] I'd be like, this is just cool.
[30:01.240 -> 30:04.080] I've grown up watching this guy, he's been my idol,
[30:04.080 -> 30:05.800] I'm now in the sport and I'm wheel to wheel with him.
[30:05.800 -> 30:06.980] There is definitely certain drivers
[30:06.980 -> 30:08.680] that I feel love racing next to each other.
[30:08.680 -> 30:10.500] I think Mick and Vettel had that last year
[30:10.500 -> 30:12.080] whenever they were next to each other on the grid.
[30:12.080 -> 30:13.440] Definitely, definitely.
[30:13.440 -> 30:15.480] You saw it today as well when Gasly and Sonoda
[30:15.480 -> 30:17.520] were near each other for a while at the end of the race.
[30:17.520 -> 30:19.360] And they're obviously ex-teammates.
[30:19.360 -> 30:20.800] And I was just watching it thinking like,
[30:20.800 -> 30:22.760] they're loving that because they had a big gap
[30:22.760 -> 30:24.320] in front of them and a big gap behind them,
[30:24.320 -> 30:26.360] but they were close. and them two would have
[30:26.360 -> 30:30.320] just loved going around that track together for sure so it's a very
[30:30.320 -> 30:34.320] different dynamic when you're not racing for a podium place because I mean there
[30:34.320 -> 30:38.040] is points for the team but realistically if these people aren't winning they're
[30:38.040 -> 30:41.840] not gonna be buzzing about it no I guess not I guess not especially if you're out
[30:41.840 -> 30:45.320] with the top ten it's nice to see Nico Rosberg back on the box.
[30:45.320 -> 30:46.840] Who is that guy by the way on the left?
[30:46.840 -> 30:48.760] What's his name again in the black t-shirt on the TV?
[30:48.760 -> 30:49.880] It's Simon Lazenby.
[30:49.880 -> 30:51.600] Yeah, he's very good.
[30:51.600 -> 30:52.440] Yeah.
[30:52.440 -> 30:53.760] He's very, very good.
[30:53.760 -> 30:55.000] I wanna give a shout out to him.
[30:55.000 -> 30:58.200] I really enjoyed the Lewis Hamilton lie detector thing.
[30:58.200 -> 31:01.200] And he just, he carries so many conversations.
[31:01.200 -> 31:03.240] Pierre Gasly looks jacked.
[31:03.240 -> 31:04.200] Why does he look so big?
[31:04.200 -> 31:05.120] Is he wearing a body armor or something? I don't know, but Pierre Gasly's quite short. Why does he look so big? Is he wearing a body armour?
[31:05.120 -> 31:08.800] I don't know but Pierre Gasly is quite short so Simon Lazenby is really short.
[31:09.600 -> 31:16.480] Facts yeah we've met Simon. Have we? We have. Did we? We met Simon a few times. I don't even remember.
[31:16.480 -> 31:22.240] Speaking of Gasly, gained 11 places this race so should be driver of the day. Bottas and Sargent
[31:22.240 -> 31:25.720] both gained four places. Gotta give a shout out to Logan Sargent, man.
[31:25.720 -> 31:27.560] Gained four places on your debut.
[31:27.560 -> 31:29.080] Stayed right there as well.
[31:29.080 -> 31:30.200] Stayed right there with Albon.
[31:30.200 -> 31:32.720] We know how good Albon did and he stayed right there, 12th.
[31:32.720 -> 31:34.080] Yeah, decent stuff, man.
[31:34.080 -> 31:35.960] Yeah, it was really good to see the rookies doing well.
[31:35.960 -> 31:38.400] De Vries, 14th, not terrible.
[31:38.400 -> 31:40.560] Had Hulkenberg, Joe and Norris behind him,
[31:40.560 -> 31:46.480] but Norris' race was just a joy ride for him I think like he knew he
[31:46.480 -> 31:50.200] weren't gonna get anywhere like you surprised he didn't I don't understand
[31:50.200 -> 31:53.880] why they kept him out but there's obviously a reason behind it so shame
[31:53.880 -> 31:58.760] for Oscar it was nice to see the Vries actually have some action as well I
[31:58.760 -> 32:02.240] think the main thing if I was like one of their coaches or if I was like the
[32:02.240 -> 32:06.520] head of the team I would just say Look, don't put too much pressure on yourselves
[32:06.960 -> 32:10.120] Like I remember when Martin Brunder was doing the gridwalk
[32:10.120 -> 32:14.280] He was like there's Oscar Piastri over there, but I'm not gonna go talk to him because he doesn't need that on his first race
[32:14.400 -> 32:17.800] So I like that they respect him like that. I would just say go out and have fun
[32:18.160 -> 32:23.040] Like don't push it. Don't don't have too high expectations your first race in F1 mate like
[32:23.600 -> 32:25.520] Just enjoy it. Enjoy it.
[32:25.520 -> 32:27.140] The tough thing with Oscar is he knows
[32:27.140 -> 32:28.920] that the team aren't expecting him to win
[32:28.920 -> 32:30.760] and the team aren't expecting him to win.
[32:30.760 -> 32:33.400] Like he's there to learn and he hasn't raced for a year.
[32:33.400 -> 32:35.840] Like Zach said, like he's out here to get track time.
[32:35.840 -> 32:37.960] Like if they want someone to win there,
[32:37.960 -> 32:39.360] they're expecting it to be Oscar right now.
[32:39.360 -> 32:40.960] They're trying to build Oscar.
[32:40.960 -> 32:43.080] No, they think it will be Lando will win.
[32:43.080 -> 32:45.220] They're trying to build Oscar up,
[32:45.220 -> 32:46.460] but he hasn't even had the chance.
[32:46.460 -> 32:48.060] No, interesting you say that,
[32:48.060 -> 32:51.460] cause I was just thinking about you saying build Oscar up.
[32:51.460 -> 32:53.380] I think even though,
[32:53.380 -> 32:56.200] let's say the Alpines are quicker this year than McLaren.
[32:56.200 -> 32:59.340] I think Oscar going with McLaren in his first year,
[32:59.340 -> 33:01.900] they're probably the best team on the grid
[33:01.900 -> 33:03.700] to build him into a star.
[33:03.700 -> 33:05.440] Through their socials, they're the best team that he could to build him into a star. Through their socials,
[33:05.440 -> 33:08.320] they're the best team that he could be with socially,
[33:08.320 -> 33:09.160] I'd say.
[33:09.160 -> 33:10.440] Yeah, for sure.
[33:10.440 -> 33:12.680] I think he has made the right decision.
[33:12.680 -> 33:14.880] I do believe he's made the right decision.
[33:14.880 -> 33:17.840] But when one team makes two errors with both cars,
[33:17.840 -> 33:20.800] like Lando's car and Piestri's car at the start of the season
[33:20.800 -> 33:23.160] it doesn't look good and it can't feel good
[33:23.160 -> 33:26.160] for a rookie that's just gone with a team who has been waiting
[33:26.160 -> 33:27.640] his whole life for this opportunity.
[33:27.640 -> 33:29.640] And on lap 16, it's wiped away from him
[33:29.640 -> 33:30.760] and there's nothing he can do.
[33:30.760 -> 33:34.760] However, if they are both the same problem,
[33:34.760 -> 33:37.080] then that is better because they'll know what the issue is
[33:37.080 -> 33:39.620] and hopefully they can fix it quite easily.
[33:39.620 -> 33:40.960] But then if they do come out,
[33:40.960 -> 33:44.240] if McLaren do come out and get some pace back,
[33:44.240 -> 33:46.480] Lando qualified like 12th,
[33:46.480 -> 33:50.480] Piastri qualified 18th, where is their battle going to be?
[33:50.480 -> 33:56.040] Because Albon and Sargent, 10th and 12th today, I reckon that's probably where, I reckon in
[33:56.040 -> 33:57.840] that gap is where you'll see the McLarens.
[33:57.840 -> 34:08.440] I don't see the McLarens really getting near Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin or Red Bull. So they've almost entered like a back of the front battle.
[34:09.480 -> 34:11.120] That's not what McLaren want.
[34:11.120 -> 34:13.200] They want to be one of the top teams.
[34:13.200 -> 34:17.560] I think McLaren are a team who have the resources
[34:17.560 -> 34:22.520] and the infrastructure to bring those fresh upgrades.
[34:22.520 -> 34:25.440] I think a team like Haas could start really strong,
[34:25.440 -> 34:26.640] but then throughout the season,
[34:26.640 -> 34:29.220] have they got, has Haas got what it takes
[34:29.220 -> 34:31.840] to constantly bring banging upgrades?
[34:31.840 -> 34:34.640] Maybe not, whereas McLaren, if any team's going to do it,
[34:34.640 -> 34:36.840] I think McLaren could pull themselves out of the dirt.
[34:36.840 -> 34:38.120] You know how it's so important,
[34:38.120 -> 34:39.080] the people that build the car,
[34:39.080 -> 34:40.260] like the drivers are all amazing,
[34:40.260 -> 34:42.720] but obviously the people that build the car are amazing.
[34:42.720 -> 34:46.860] And it makes me think that maybe the reason Red Bull are genuinely so good
[34:46.960 -> 34:54.400] It's because their era of winning and like being really quick has fell over the same like media era and Red Bull have just made everything
[34:54.400 -> 34:58.080] Online look really good and maybe like all of the best people in the paddock
[34:58.080 -> 35:01.620] I'd love to know how many people at Red Bull have come from other teams
[35:01.700 -> 35:06.640] Well, that's the thing because I reckon they're a massive draw and they've just pulled like all of the best people
[35:06.640 -> 35:07.480] from everyone.
[35:07.480 -> 35:10.960] Well, Adrian Newey, mate, is like the king of F1.
[35:10.960 -> 35:12.120] And where was he before?
[35:12.120 -> 35:15.060] I don't know, but I know for, this is really bad,
[35:15.060 -> 35:18.360] but I know that he did work on a car,
[35:18.360 -> 35:20.360] which was the best, one of the best cars in F1.
[35:20.360 -> 35:21.960] You search that, but at the same time,
[35:21.960 -> 35:24.680] Christian deserves his credit because he's been there
[35:24.680 -> 35:26.300] from the beginning of his career the youngest
[35:26.300 -> 35:30.600] Ever team principal he was and he's there now and you know, they've had all the veils success
[35:31.100 -> 35:35.240] they're now having the stop and success so Christian Horner clearly knows what he's doing and
[35:36.080 -> 35:40.120] He was never even an f1 driver right Martin Brundle said he's too slow
[35:40.920 -> 35:43.760] Well, you got Adrian Newey up here. So yes
[35:43.760 -> 35:45.600] I Adrian Newey was working at Williams
[35:45.600 -> 35:46.640] when they were absolutely killing it
[35:46.640 -> 35:48.920] with Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill.
[35:48.920 -> 35:49.960] So they have recruited,
[35:49.960 -> 35:52.200] but think about all the people back in the garage as well.
[35:52.200 -> 35:53.040] You know, like-
[35:53.040 -> 35:56.160] And then he was at McLaren 1997 to 2005.
[35:56.160 -> 35:57.080] When they were killing it.
[35:57.080 -> 36:00.460] Yeah, titles followed in 1998 and 1999 by Micah Hackenen.
[36:01.360 -> 36:02.640] Is that right?
[36:02.640 -> 36:06.000] Fuck, this is an F1 podcast, it needs to be right.
[36:06.000 -> 36:08.000] It's fine, it's fine.
[36:08.000 -> 36:14.000] And then Red Bull 2006 till present, so he's been at Red Bull for, you know, nearly 20 years.
[36:14.000 -> 36:20.000] What about them people in the garage though, like your Callums and your people that do screws and build stuff and aerodynamics and all that shit?
[36:20.000 -> 36:23.000] Loads of them might have been headhunted as well.
[36:23.000 -> 36:25.180] Well yeah man, yeah for man. Yeah, for sure.
[36:25.180 -> 36:26.140] We've said it time and time again,
[36:26.140 -> 36:28.900] those people are what make these cars so good.
[36:28.900 -> 36:31.880] And considering Aston Martin are doing so well at the moment
[36:31.880 -> 36:35.320] how amazing would it be if we managed to get like a mechanic
[36:35.320 -> 36:37.140] from Aston Martin?
[36:37.140 -> 36:38.020] That would be amazing.
[36:38.020 -> 36:40.520] If only we could get a mechanic from Aston Martin.
[36:41.460 -> 36:42.780] That would be a really good episode.
[36:42.780 -> 36:44.580] That would be a really good episode.
[36:44.580 -> 36:46.640] We'd have to get a mechanic.
[36:46.640 -> 36:48.640] What we should do is we should get like
[36:48.640 -> 36:51.240] the head honcho from Alonzo's team.
[36:51.240 -> 36:52.080] That would be great.
[36:52.080 -> 36:54.120] And figure out what they're putting in the car.
[36:54.120 -> 36:54.960] Yeah.
[36:54.960 -> 36:55.800] And figure out,
[36:55.800 -> 36:57.160] because it was orange juice in the Red Bull.
[36:57.160 -> 36:57.980] Yep.
[36:57.980 -> 36:58.820] What's the Red Bull using this year?
[36:58.820 -> 37:00.000] Orange juice again?
[37:00.000 -> 37:00.840] Yes.
[37:00.840 -> 37:02.120] With minimal vitamin B.
[37:02.120 -> 37:03.200] Smooth, no it's just smooth.
[37:03.200 -> 37:04.040] No bits.
[37:04.040 -> 37:04.860] Smooth, no bits, yeah.
[37:06.360 -> 37:09.480] I think, I don't know what Asterminer you use them.
[37:09.480 -> 37:10.320] Apple juice.
[37:10.320 -> 37:11.140] Apple juice.
[37:11.140 -> 37:13.800] Well, that pretty much wraps up the Bahrain Grand Prix.
[37:13.800 -> 37:14.640] It does indeed.
[37:14.640 -> 37:16.080] No safety car.
[37:16.080 -> 37:18.400] I found that strange, but then like we said,
[37:18.400 -> 37:20.320] there's not really any way you hit the wall here
[37:20.320 -> 37:21.160] or anything, is there?
[37:21.160 -> 37:22.360] We had a virtual safety car.
[37:22.360 -> 37:24.680] Luckily, Neclair managed to park the car on the side.
[37:24.680 -> 37:25.200] Oh, yeah, we did. So we had a virtual, but we didn'tlair managed to park the car on the side. Oh yeah we did!
[37:25.200 -> 37:28.880] So we had a virtual but we didn't have a real one so um hey it's good news no one got hurt.
[37:28.880 -> 37:32.640] Yeah it's good next up we go Saudi Arabia in two weeks time for Jeddah.
[37:32.640 -> 37:35.740] Two weeks time. One of the fastest circuits.
[37:35.740 -> 37:38.200] So we have a week gap. Yeah we have a week gap now.
[37:38.200 -> 37:41.840] So if we did manage to pull the number one head mechanic from Aston Martin and Alonso's
[37:41.840 -> 37:47.840] team he could potentially come in that gap. I mean it would fit perfectly, wouldn't it? It would, and also because Aston Martin are
[37:47.840 -> 37:51.640] not very far away. Well, let's see what we can do, ladies. We'll see what we can rustle
[37:51.640 -> 37:55.080] up. Thank you very much for listening to the Pit Stop podcast. We hope you enjoyed the
[37:55.080 -> 37:59.280] first race of the season. Fernando Alonso has made everything way more exciting, thank
[37:59.280 -> 38:06.760] God. Just seeing that makes this year ten times better for me, knowing that next week Fernando could come out
[38:06.760 -> 38:09.240] and imagine we just get a pole.
[38:09.240 -> 38:10.240] And that's the thing,
[38:10.240 -> 38:11.960] people are going to be doing their predictions now
[38:11.960 -> 38:13.800] and you have to counter in Alonso.
[38:13.800 -> 38:15.940] My, okay, my prediction for this season
[38:15.940 -> 38:19.960] is that Alonso is way more likely to get a pole position
[38:19.960 -> 38:22.160] on the older tracks.
[38:22.160 -> 38:23.000] Interesting.
[38:23.000 -> 38:26.180] I think we start the season in Bahrain it's a
[38:26.180 -> 38:30.300] massive track it's like a nice easy track there's so much runoff everywhere
[38:30.300 -> 38:34.560] for everyone to get warmed back up for the season Monaco is only around the
[38:34.560 -> 38:38.480] corner you know we got Spa we got Hungary we got all these like older
[38:38.480 -> 38:44.620] tracks where Alonso will absolutely thrive mark my words. Do you think he'll
[38:44.620 -> 38:46.000] be helping Lance? Do you think he'll be helping Lance?
[38:46.000 -> 38:49.520] Do you think he'll be very willing to help Lance?
[38:49.520 -> 38:51.600] I don't think he needs to.
[38:51.600 -> 38:52.480] I don't think he needs to.
[38:52.480 -> 38:55.060] I think Lance is gonna look at him for a lot of advice, man.
[38:55.060 -> 38:56.840] What, is this Lance's third year now?
[38:56.840 -> 38:57.960] He's not a rookie anymore.
[38:57.960 -> 39:00.760] Like, he definitely got a great guy in his corner.
[39:00.760 -> 39:02.280] If you're Lance and you've got Alonso,
[39:02.280 -> 39:04.440] like you're gassed to have him on your team.
[39:04.440 -> 39:07.600] And when you've got Alonso saying it's a good car you know you're in a good car as
[39:07.600 -> 39:10.680] well that's that's another great thing which means Alonso now hasn't got an excuse if he
[39:10.680 -> 39:15.720] is terrible yeah well yeah that's the first race of the season over Verstappen, Perez,
[39:15.720 -> 39:19.400] Alonso thank you for joining us here on the pit stop podcast rated five stars hit the
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[39:25.360 -> 39:29.360] for no previous prediction because there's no race
[39:29.360 -> 39:34.480] but you get something see you guys on Thursday but I'll see you bye
[39:39.200 -> 39:41.260] you