The Parc Fermé F1 Podcast

This Formula 1 podcast episode breaks down Liberty Media’s Q2 financial results, the FIA’s 2026 rules debate, and the latest Alpine valuation talk. It’s a sharp, entertaining look at the business side of F1, from sprint races and team payments to the politics shaping the sport’s future. With Todd and Grace bringing equal parts skepticism and insight, the discussion reveals why the numbers behind Formula 1 matter just as much as the racing itself.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to F1's Financial and Strategic Landscape
02:56 Liberty Media Q2 Results and Team Payments
14:10 Sprint Race Expansion as a Revenue Strategy
35:17 FIA Explains the 2026 Rules Debate
52:34 Alpine Valuation, Otro Capital, and Christian Horner Rumors
68:53 George Russell's Engagement and Weekend Headlines

Join Grace and me as we discuss George Lucas and nobody caring how a driver drives their car. We cover other things like race location flexibility, team funding, and the future of drivers like George Russell. In this episode, Todd and Grace tackle the recent comments made by Stefano Domenicali regarding Formula One's broadcast strategy and its implications for both new fans and long-time supporters. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
03:32 F1 broadcast graphics and fan perception
30:10 Bahrain Grand Prix moved to Malaysia
44:30 Haas, budget cap, and the cost floor problem
56:46 Alvin’s Cats and summer break chatter
64:26 Listener mail and George Russell’s future

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix including McLaren's win and Blue Flag failure. We cover every team and driver and offer our awards of the race.

Norris ended Mercedes' grip on Saturdays and won the Hungarian Grand Prix, but the real story was the blue flag system that failed on lap nine and quietly decided the outcome. Episode 1,000 breaks down how McLaren's development gamble paid off, why Ferrari wasted its best chance of the season, and what the FIA owes an explanation for before Zandvoort.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Race Overview
00:57 Road America and Track Talk
02:23 What Makes Hungaroring Special?
03:24 Track Layout and Overtaking
05:40 Famous Corners and Naming
06:29 McLaren Expectations Heading In
08:27 Race Recap and McLaren’s Weekend
09:51 Lando Norris’ Winning Drive
14:45 Oscar Piastri’s DNF and Frustration
18:44 Red Bull’s Strong Recovery
25:57 Mercedes’ Damage Limitation Weekend
32:32 Ferrari’s Underperformance
40:06 Racing Bulls’ Strong Midfield Battle
44:10 Audi’s First Points of 2026
46:31 Alpine’s Slide Backward
49:11 Aston Martin’s Upgrade Progress
54:55 Haas Struggles Continue
56:57 Williams’ Difficult Race and Blue Flags
62:12 Cadillac’s DNF Weekend
63:17 Move of the Race
64:31 Donkey of the Race
68:57 Drive of the Race

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Join Paul, Grace and me as we review the Belgian GP over the past twenty years and celebrate our 1,000th episode.

We've been podcasting about Formula 1 for twenty years and we celbrate it by honoring the mighty Spa Francorchamps and the Belgian Grand Prix. How fitting! Join us as we walk back through the history of the Belgian Grand PRix to when it all began for us in 2005!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Podcast 1000
06:45 Reflections on Spa and Its Unique Charm
12:40 Analyzing Team Performances and Strategies
17:58 Controversies and Penalties in F1
22:53 Driver Dynamics and Team Relationships
24:52 Hungary: A Track for McLaren's Success
27:16 Midfield Battles: Audi and Racing Bulls Shine
30:34 Alpine's Struggles: A Tale of Development and Strategy
32:50 Haas and Williams: Intra-team Conflicts and Challenges
34:36 Back Markers: Cadillac and Aston Martin's Troubles
39:44 Awards and Recognition: Move of the Race and Donkey of the Race
44:46 Race Reflections and Predictions
45:34 Throwback to 2005 Belgian Grand Prix
56:47 Controversies at Spa: A Historical Overview
63:07 Chaos at Spa: A Race to Remember
65:00 Alonso's Radio Moments: The Voice of F1
65:57 The Controversial Half Points Race
69:05 Tragedy and Triumph: Remembering Antoine Hubert
70:51 The Halo Debate: Safety vs. Aesthetics
73:05 Force India Civil War: A Team Divided
75:05 Verstappen vs. Ferrari: A Clash of Titans
77:58 Mercedes Civil War: The Battle Within
78:56 Protests and Accidents: The Dark Side of F1
82:00 The La Source Pile-Up: Grosjean's Infamous Moment
84:00 The Camber War: Tire Controversies in F1
86:21 The Emergence of Vettel and Controversies
88:02 Force India's Unexpected Front-Runner Weekend
89:51 Hamilton's Penalty and Its Aftermath
91:57 McLaren's Civil War and Spygate
92:59 The Missing Belgian Grand Prix
94:47 Controversies in Formula One History
95:51 Reflections on 1000 Episodes

Join Grace and me as we discuss the Williams crisis, Max Verstappen's future and the return of V8 engines! We cover it all this week including some Albon's Cats. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
02:03 GOAT Debate and Soccer Talk
04:53 Williams, James Vowles, and Carlos Sainz
22:24 Max Verstappen’s Exit Clause
32:32 FIA’s V8 and Customer Engine Plan
47:00 Mailbag and Albon’s Cats
59:01 Q&A, 1000th Episode Preview, and Wrap-Up