F1R THE GIRLS is becoming Paddock Project! Still your place for everything F1. For each race weekend, Tiggy, Chesa, and Sarah bring you a preview and recap, covering everything from track history, team upgrades, and special educational topics to the latest headlines, post-race analysis, and signature "hot takes," MVP, LVP, and radio of the week segments. We also host interviews with professionals in the sport, ranging from current and former drivers and heads of strategy to engineers in the ...
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F1's long-awaited return is back after the summer break! This weekend we are heading to Zandvoort, land of the Dutch superfan and Max Verstappen's home country. In this episode we talk more in depth about our rebrand, plus give you everything you need to know ahead of the race weekend. We get into the battle for Constructors, the remaining open sea…
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We are back to racing after a long summer break, and F1 Academy is heading to Zandvoort this weekend! The series is officially 3 out of 7 races into their season, and lots has happened. In this episode, we give you a run down of the series as a whole, recap all of the action from the first half of the season, and tell you what to expect for the upc…
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Silly season and summer break are in full swing! For this week's episode, we answer all of your questions, including how we met, how we got started, and all things F1R THE GIRLS. Plus, we get into our thoughts on silly season so far, Carlos's move to Williams, and our predictions for the rest of the season. This is a fun one! Subscribe to our new, …
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Under the Hood with Mercedes' Chief Communications Officer Bradley Lord and Head of Sustainability Ali Ashpitel: Live From Brackley
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We are joined by two of the most impressive people in the game to discuss everything Mercedes, motorsport, and sustainability. We get into what those last 10 laps at Silverstone were like, what the Mercedes ethos is, Toto’s leadership style, and how the team is thinking about the post-Lewis era. On sustainability, we dive into Mercedes' progress in…
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Belgian Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's visit to MTC and Brackley!
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Join us to recap a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, complete with a surprise Mercedes 1-2 (and then updated to a Hamilton win after George's disqualification)! We get into Russell's amazing one-stop race, Piastri's impressive drive, our latest predictions on the driver's market, and what we'll be watching for over summer break. Plus hear all about Tig…
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Formula E Finale Recap + Electrifying Motorsport with CEO Jeff Dodds: Live From London
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Unpacking a truly ELECTRIC weekend with Formula E at their finale in London! We give a brief overview of the series, discuss our on-the-ground experience, and share snippets from our conversations with McLaren Team Principal Ian James and the lovely women from Girls on Track. Then we dive into our interview with Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, where we d…
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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap + Belgian Grand Prix Preview
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Join us to recap the absolutely wild Hungarian Grand Prix! We discuss all the details and angles of Piastri's maiden win, the McLaren team orders incident, and the amazing 1-2 result for the team; the Max/Lewis contact, plus the Red Bull struggles and Checo's future; and much more. Then we discuss what to expect at the Belgian Grand Prix next weeke…
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Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring this weekend! We discuss this highly technical track, Checo's prospects and the latest updates on the driver market, whether Mercedes has unlocked the car's potential, the fight for P2 in the Constructors' Championship, and more. Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter! Check out our merch …
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What Would Bernie Do? F1 Race Strategy and Season Predictions with Bernie Collins
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Today we are so excited to welcome Bernie Collins back to the podcast! Bernie is a strategy analyst and on-air voice for Sky Sports and F1TV, and is the former Head of Race Strategy for Aston Martin. In our conversation with Bernie, we talk about how to watch a Grand Prix like a strategist, her iconic race win with Checo, what she's looking forward…
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Preparing for Formula E's London Finale with McLaren Drivers Sam Bird and Jake Hughes
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Ahead of Formula E's finale in London next weekend, NEOM McLaren drivers Sam and Jake talk to us about their weekend goals, favorite Formula E technology, the impact the series has had on their sustainability mindset, and golfing with Zak Brown. We end with a not-so-rapid rapid fire sequence that is British themed in honor of their home race. Watch…
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F1 keeps getting better and better! Join us as we discuss an epic race weekend at the British Grand Prix, including Hamilton's historic and emotional win, a tight race between Lando and Max, and of course, all of the rainy tire and pit stop strategy calls up and down the grid. Plus, we get into all of the exciting F1 news this week and talk about h…
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Austrian Grand Prix Recap + British Grand Prix Preview
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We think it's safe to say that F1 is so back baby! Join us as we recap an action-packed and absolutely thrilling sprint race weekend in Austria. We get into the nail biter of a sprint and the wheel to wheel action that went down, plus we break down all of the late-race excitement from Sunday's battle, including our thoughts on who was right in the …
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Spanish Grand Prix Recap + Austrian Grand Prix Preview
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Join us to recap an exciting weekend in Barcelona! We talk about Lando's pole, Verstappen's ability to extract everything from the car, the big Mercedes step forward, infighting at Ferrari, mixed results on upgrades, and more. Plus we talk about the F1 Academy races and the next stop of the triple header—Austria, where we had a blast with McLaren l…
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The first stop on our European triple header! A home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, F1 Academy's third round, and lots of driver market rumors continuing to swirl. We discuss whether Red Bull will return to its unchallenged dominant form on the summer swing, the FIA's superlicense exception, Alpine potentially becoming a customer team, …
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What Makes Barcelona-Catalunya F1's Most Sustainable Circuit?
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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the front runner in terms of circuit sustainability on the F1 calendar and became the first track to earn the 3 star environmental accreditation by the FIA back in 2015. We dive into how northeastern Spain's climate challenges inform the country's sustainable tourism practices and discuss the initiatives …
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Alex Albon gives us the inside scoop on what gave him the confidence to re-sign with Williams, what it's been like to take on a leadership role at the team, his relationship with James Vowles, how his Thai identity has played a role in his motorsport career, and more. Then we dive into some rapid fire: who on the grid would he like to be stranded o…
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Canadian Grand Prix Recap: Live From Montreal
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Join us to recap the most exciting race of the season so far! This race had it all—amazing wheel to wheel action, rain, tire strategy, multiple DNFs, and more. We get into the thrilling Max/George/Lando battle for the win, Ferrari's woes, Tiggy’s experience in person, and much more. Plus hear the latest updates on the 2025 driver market. Listen to …
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Canadian Grand Prix Preview + Under the Helmet with ESPN's Alyssa Roenigk
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A fan and driver favorite up next! Tiggy will be holding down the fort in person in her favorite city Montreal so expect lots of content to come. In the meantime, we discuss whether Red Bull will return to its typical form, whether Haas is for sale, and, of course, all the driver market drama. What's Ocon's next move after he departs Alpine this ye…
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Finding the Next Female F1 Champion with More Than Equal's Tom Stanton and Kate Beavan
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For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion! In our discussion with Tom Stanton, Head of Driver Development, and Kate Beavan, board member and strategic advisor, we break down MTE's unique, research-backed approach to closing the performance gap of w…
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The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting quali, to an extremely eventful race start on Sunday and more! Of course, we discuss Charles' first home race win in Monaco, the Checo vs. KMag incident, what is going at Alpine, and what these results co…
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Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition + NEOM McLaren Driver Cristina Gutierrez
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NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Dakar Rally, Extreme E champion, and... did we mention she's also a dentist? Cristina chats with us about her career, having to work twice as hard as a woman, and trying not to crash Senna's car in Mona…
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap + Monaco Grand Prix Preview
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Join us we recap a very exciting race in Imola! We discuss an incredible showing from both McLaren drivers, Lando's end of race charge, some solid pace from Ferrari, and finally some pressure on Red Bull's heels. Plus we cover the rest of the wheel to wheel action across the back of the grid and get into Alonso and Albon's race weekend woes. Stick …
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview + Interviews with Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi, and Lindsey Vonn!
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Join us for an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview! We discuss all of the teams bringing upgrades and what to expect, including whether or not Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren can continue to close the gap and put the heat on Red Bull. We also get into all of the latest F1 news and talk about Albon’s renewed multi year contract with Williams. Plus, don…
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Join us for a deep dive on F1's latest first-time race winner, Lando Norris! After his incredible maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix, we had to sit down and discuss his background, his early life and career, and of course, his impressive tenure at McLaren. Plus, we get into what we think his future holds and when he might get his first world driver…
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Checo Perez and Liam Lawson: Live From Miami
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Wow—we are so honored to have gotten to sit down with Checo Perez and Liam Lawson! Hear from Checo on Red Bull's winning mentality, his season so far, reaching the pinnacle of Formula 1 as a Mexican driver, his golf game, and more. Then we talk to Liam about his epic debut last season, the role of a reserve driver, and his surprise musical talents.…
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Recapping the weekend of our lives in Miami. From Lando's incredible maiden win to Abbi Pulling's dominant Round 2 showing, Miami was the gift that kept on giving for both F1 and F1 Academy. Outside of racing, we discuss our driver interviews and interactions, Miami Club and Paddock Club experiences with Marriott Bonvoy, Red Bull day, Mercedes gara…
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Miami Grand Prix Preview + Live with Aurelia Nobles and Lola Lovinfosse
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Join us as we get ready for what is going to be an epic weekend on the ground at the Miami Grand Prix! We talk about where we think Adrian Newey is heading, Mercedes and McLaren upgrades, the ever-evolving driver market, and Nico Hulkenberg's surprise move to Sauber. Plus, we discuss our experience at the WhatsApp x Mercedes event and get into all …
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Join us as we sit down with F1 Academy Driver Lia Block live in NYC! We talk about her first season in F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and what it means to be a part of the Williams Driver Academy. Plus, we get into her time in the off-road and rally racing world and how she juggles all of her motorsport success at just 17 years old! Watch the video…
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What Does it Take to Move F1 Around the World? With DHL's Paul Fowler and Giorgia Tirabassi
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Logistics make the F1 world go round. It's a year-round, 24-race global affair – and DHL moves it all, from cars to cutlery. We dive into what that takes with Head of Global Motorsports Logistics Paul Fowler, and Trackside Operations Manager Giorgia Tirabassi. From making sure the cars get on track and fielding panicked team calls post-crash to nav…
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Join us to recap F1's big return to China and the first sprint weekend of the season! We get into the rainy sprint quali, Norris and Alonso's performances, the Ferrari teammate battles, Sainz's potential Audi deal, Red Bull's perfect execution, and more. Check out our new merch and SheerGear x F1R THE GIRLS bag! Download the GridRival app and join …
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F1's first time racing in China since 2019 and it's the season's first sprint weekend! Take a trip back with us to when Alonso was retired and Aston Martin was Racing Point... We discuss the track layout, Zhou's home crowd support, and which teams are looking poised to do well this weekend. Plus, all the relevant headlines from this week. This epis…
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A deep dive into the man of the moment and the only non-Red Bull driver to have won a race so far this and last season: Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro! Join us as we explore Carlos' backstory, F1 career, driving style, and more as we debate what's next for the Spaniard as he weighs the open 2025 seats. This episode is also available on YouTube. Che…
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Join us as we recap the fan-favorite race weekend at the Japanese Grand Prix! We talk about Yuki's heroic home race, Red Bull’s victorious 1-2 finish, another disastrous weekend for Williams, and more. Plus, we recap the wheel-to-wheel action up and down the grid and the many driver radio moments to match. This episode is also available on YouTube.…
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Join us to get ready for Suzuka, a fan and driver favorite! We discuss the unique track design and last year's exciting McLaren double podium, whether Ferrari can hang on to its close P2 in Constructors', Toto's comments on Max, the dynamic at V-CARB, and more. This episode is also available on YouTube. Check out our new merch! Download the GridRiv…
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Pit Stops & Power Units with Red Bull's Calum Nicholas
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Join us for an epic inside look at the Red Bull garage with Calum Nicholas (@f1mech), Senior Power Unit Technician and right rear wheel gunman on the pit crew at Red Bull Racing. He walks us through the garage and car set-up for a GP weekend, how he trains for the perfect pit stop, and Red Bull’s secret to success (hint: it involves competitive Wha…
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Join us as we recap the most exciting race of the 2024 season thus far! We talk about Sainz's heroic victory and his prospects for next year, the unexpected DNFs of the weekend (including Max's brake failure and Hamilton's engine woes), the excellent performance from both McLaren drivers, and the Albon vs. Logan single chassis debate. Download the …
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Everything you need to know to get ready for the Australian Grand Prix! We get into last year's chaotic race and this unique track; Checo and Ricciardo's fight for the 2025 Red Bull seat; thoughts on the open Mercedes seat; Bottas, Stroll, and Sargeant's futures, and more. Join us to watch the Australian Grand Prix in NYC! And download the Blueston…
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The Olympics are the most watched and most expensive sporting event on the planet... and yes, they are quite different from F1, but there are some key parallels when it comes to staging a responsible sporting event at such a large scale. Which Olympics have been successful on the sustainability front, and why? What lessons can F1 borrow from its fr…
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Pulling Back the F1 Curtain with WSJ Journalists Josh Robinson and Jon Clegg
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What does Toto really think about Abu Dhabi 2021? What was Drive To Survive's magic sauce? What strange memorabilia does Bernie Ecclestone have in his Switzerland chalet? What actually happened with Spygate? And where is F1 heading? Josh Robinson and Jon Clegg, The Wall Street Journal's European sports correspondent, and senior sports editor, respe…
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Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly this weekend in Saudi Arabia – we discuss Ollie Bearman's iconic debut, the possibility of Max going to Mercedes, whether Checo has seat security, our thoughts on the Red Bull situation, and much more. Plus, we recap F1 Academy's first race of the season alongside our favorite moments from their exciting 20…
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International Women's Day with Lou McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing
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Join us for a special IWD episode with Lou McEwen, McLaren's newest Chief Marketing Officer! We discuss all things branding and marketing, including the growth of the McLaren brand, the iconic papaya color and what it means to the team, and the biggest growth areas for McLaren in 2024 and beyond! Lou also shares her biggest pieces of advice and ans…
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Bahrain Grand Prix Recap + Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview
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Join us as we recap the first race of the 2024 season! Hear our thoughts on the status quo nature of the weekend—including Verstappen's stunning gap to the rest of the grid—and our outlook on the competition between Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. Plus we discuss the VCARB teammate tension, Alpine's disaster of an opener, Sainz's statement performa…
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With the F1 Academy season kicking off next week, we do a deep dive on the upcoming season for February's F1R THE FUTURE episode. Join us as we discuss the mission behind why F1 Academy exists and the amazing strides the series is making to address the biggest blockers to getting female drivers into F1. We also talk about why this year, the 2024 se…
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Pre-Season Testing Recap + Bahrain Grand Prix Preview
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Join as we recap everything that happened during pre-season testing in Bahrain, including Red Bull's big step forward, Ferrari's consistency, a surprise glory lap from Zhou, and much more. Plus, we give you everything you need to know for the 2024 season opener with a Bahrain Grand Prix preview! As always, don't miss our hot takes for what we expec…
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How is Formula E Changing the World? With Vice President of Sustainability Julia Pallé
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All-electric Formula E is the fastest-growing motorsport series in the world, and it's helping push the envelope on crucial technologies for global EV adoption: batteries, range, charging infrastructure, and more. Vice President of Sustainability Julia Pallé has been with the series since its founding and discusses its ethos, growth, what they've l…
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Livery Launch Recap + Pre-Season Testing Preview
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Tune in for all our thoughts on this season's livery launches, car launches, and shakedowns so far. Plus we get into what to expect for pre-season testing and the latest news up and down the grid. Download the GridRival app and join the "F1R THE GIRLS" fantasy league. Deadline to join is Feb 29th. Visit us at f1rthegirls.com, where you can find mer…
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The time is here to make our wildest bets – who's coming top three in Drivers and Constructors? Does Checo keep his seat? Will there be hostility at Mercedes? What does silly season 2024 have in store for us? Who is most at risk of losing their seat? Who's best poised to make a jump up the grid? And so much more. Plus a download and our thoughts on…
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Pato O'Ward's 2023 Reflections, Off-Season Adventures, and 2024 Goals
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Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren Indycar driver, has been busy juggling a full-time Indycar schedule, McLaren F1 reserve driver responsibilities, and carving out spaces for his own interests in between. We dive into what he learned from 2023's season, his experience piloting Lando's car for FP1 in Abu Dhabi, his NYFW appearance, and much more. Arrow McLa…
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari
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Drop everything right now – this is a red alert!!!!! We dive into our reactions to the shock announcement that Lewis Hamilton will be moving to Ferrari starting in 2025. Why would he move after over a decade at Mercedes? What does this mean for Carlos? Who takes the Mercedes seat? What does a Charles/Lewis driver pairing look like? And so much more…
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Coming off the back of the FIA expressing their desire for future engine developments to be road-relevant, we dive into the debate of whether F1 technology should or shouldn't cater to the broader automotive industry. Have there been successful precedents of F1 tech in road cars? As the auto industry moves towards electrification, how should F1 res…
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