{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/696e2a1e98f7a1123ed541fb/699c4d080e5c959d59382ce7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hamilton Reflects, Tsunoda Update & the Impact of Abu Dhabi","description":"<p>Well this was a fun one!</p><p>Testing for the 2026 season is officially OVER and the next time we see the cars and drivers on track will be in Melbourne at the first Grand Prix of the season! </p><p>In this episode we recap and review last week’s testing, giving our FINAL FINAL FINAL predictions for the weeks ahead. Some great questions lead to discussion about the famed Abu Dhabi 2021 event, and with the imminent return of Drive to Survive, we ponder - is F1 still a competitive sport, or is it for entertainment…?</p><p><br></p><p>As ever, we round out with Quizifying and our Formula Fun Fact [which driver had the shortest F1 career of all time? I bet you don’t know this one!]</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks always for your support, keep sending in questions, listening, liking, subscribing, following and sharing. We appreciate it so much!</p><p><br></p><p>Beep beep</p><p><br></p><p>🏎️🚩🏁</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the New Season</p><p>01:16 Ferrari's Strong Start and Hamilton's Reflections</p><p>02:45 Yuki Tsunoda's Career Update</p><p>05:27 Changes in Starting Procedures</p><p>07:34 The Impact of Abu Dhabi 2021</p><p>13:22 Competitive Spirit vs. Entertainment in F1</p><p>15:57 Testing Roundup and Team Performances</p><p>28:19 McLaren's Strategy and Driver Dynamics</p><p>30:40 The Papaya Rules and Driver Dynamics</p><p>35:47 Red Bull's Performance and Strategy</p><p>38:26 Ferrari's Impressive Testing and Innovations</p><p>43:36 Mercedes and the Competitive Landscape</p><p>46:12 Predictions for the Upcoming Season</p><p>49:27 Formula Fun Facts and Quizifying</p>","author_name":"Formula Fun Podcast"}