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Monaco GP: Penalties, Penalties, PENALTIES!

Season 1, Ep. 22

We weren't expecting Monaco to be so dramatic! What a race. After last weekend's fiasco, can George pull it back, or are his 2026 Championship dreams over? We hope not...


Given the unexpected twists of last weekend, we score our lowest ever on predictions 🫠


Listen all the way to the end for 'Who Am I?', Quizifying, and this week's Formula Fun Fact!


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00:00 Introduction to Monaco Grand Prix Highlights

04:49 George Russell's Penalty Fiasco

10:29 Celebrity Presence and Race Dynamics

15:52 Conspiracy Theories and Engine Reliability

20:50 Zach Brown's Media Presence

25:32 Reflections on the Monaco Grand Prix


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