Episode 17 - F1 from Vegas to Qatar: Max Verstappens not Mid, Lando's not so mellow yellow
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Braking Bias is back which means, Molly and Dr. Obbs are back to dive into the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix and the chaotic Qatar Grand Prix! They cover key driver performances, technical challenges for teams like Red Bull and Mercedes, and the strategic experimentation happening ahead of the 2025 season. Is DAS back? Or is it simply an illusion? They touch on the interesting tire strategies, controversial F1 penalties, and the impact of recent stewarding decisions. They also discuss team dynamics, including McLaren's sprint weekend drama and Red Bull's polarized performance throughout the weekends
Key topics include:
- Las Vegas GP highlights
- Red Bull and Mercedes’ technical struggles
- Tire management and race strategies
- Sprint weekend chaos at Qatar
- McLaren team dynamics and controversy
- F1 penalties, stewarding decisions, and race control
- Team strategies, including Checo’s mechanical failure
- Red Bull’s inconsistent performance
- Driver contracts and team success
00:00
Introduction
03:00
Las Vegas Grand Prix Experience
05:58
LVGP Qualifying Highlights and Driver Performances
08:58
Red Bull's Strategy and Technical Challenges
11:57
Mercedes' Tire Management
14:51
DAS is back?
23:00
Diving into Qatar: Sprint Weekend Insights
28:56
Team Dynamics: The McLaren Sprint Controversy
35:01
Experimentation in Sprint Races: A Strategic Approach
40:57
Regulations and Penalties: Understanding the Controversies
43:03
The Aftermath of Controversial Stewarding Decisions
45:56
Qualifying Strategies and Track Positioning
47:59
Understanding Tire Strategies and Performance
52:57
Debris on Track: Safety Concerns and Race Control
58:11
Penalties and Precedents: A Deep Dive into Race Rules
01:08:59
Analyzing Team Strategies at Vegas
01:10:31
Mechanical Failures and Checo's Incident
01:13:12
The Impact of Penalties on Driver Relationships
01:15:51
Driver Contracts and Team Dynamics
01:19:00
Tire Performance and Race Strategy
01:22:35
Ferrari's Future and Red Bull's Challenges
01:27:10
Red Bull's Performance and Team Dynamics
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