The DRS Zone Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The DRS Zone is a mix of past, present, and future daily racing stories in motorsport from Formula 1, IndyCar and beyond. Hosts Denzel from the United Kingdom and Rhett from the United States provide a unique comical contrast in viewpoints which enhances your listening experience before, during and after race weekends.
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F1 Barstool is back to preview this weekends race at Monza.
We catch up and talk the major storylines in F1 and this weekend.
4:00 Did Max undercut Checo or did Red Bull undercut Checo?
6:00 Is Monza Cursed?
8:30 Ferrari Expectations
10:15 Albon to Ferrari?!
14:15 Bartstool Storylines to Follow
Special guest Ricky Ricciardo from Sector 4 Podcast joins the show.
We talk about his thoughts on the 2023 Formula 1 Season, Red Bull Ring Being Over Rated, Best Current Driver for HOT LAP Pace, and predictions for the race this weekend!
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F1Barstool made it to the Canadian Grand Prix.
(0:00) We discuss his trip to Montreal from a massive layover to the vibe of the city before the race. Barstool gives his insights for anyone considering traveling in the future.
(16:24) Race Talk
(20:00) Trackside merch prices
(23:15) Track security
(35:40) Barstool's HERO and ZERO of the weekend
(42:10) Final Thoughts
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In this episode @F1Barstool and @rhett_baylor break down the Canadian Grand Prix (~20 minute mark) with expectations, predictions and driver line up hot takes (Danny Ric back in a Red Bull seat?!?!?!)
Prior to breaking down the Canadian GP, we talk about Barstools' trip to the Canadian Grand Prix and what expectations he is packing for the weekend. We review the biggest story from each race after the Australian Grand Prix and how this season has faired from a competitive standpoint.
In this Daily Racing Story, RJ talks about former F1 Driver Brian Henton. Why was he a F1 Fastest Lap Legend? Listen to find out!
After some technical difficulties Ahmed and RJ kick it off with what to expect in Australia.
We go over last weeks race in Jeddah, a unique stat about Fernando Alonso with past drivers, which driver from each driver pairing will do better this week and discuss the FIA's recent officiating.
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If you saw a new face on Sky Sports this weekend, then it was likely Bernadette Collins.
On this episode we go through the incredible life of Bernadette Collins with her journey into Formula 1
In this episode host @F1Barstool joins us to talk about the more recent events in F1 from the season opener, Mercedes' Fan Letter, Ferrari's issues, and what to except from each team this weekend in Jeddah.
Time Stamp Sections:
4:15 Mercedes Fan Letter
14:00 Ferrari’s Situation
23:00 Jedah 2022 Race Recap
24:00 Ferrari Human Error?
26:00 Team Expectations in Jeddah 2023
45:50 Best F1 Apps: Box Box
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@F1Barstool and @rhett_baylor go over this past race weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
We give a race breakdown team by team along with the hot topic conversations from this past weekend from Red Bulls' Dominance, F1 fans throwing in the towel on their teams, Fandom in the United States, and much more!
New to Formula 1? Been watching for years?
In this episode RJ covers your preview for the 2023 season with storylines from pre-season testing to the upcoming first race of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix. You won't want to miss this episode!
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What to watch out for at Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain? Listen and find out.
Link to a breakdown of the TechHeads F1 Mercedes W14 Double Hump Cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg1koBb03yY&feature=youtu.be
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In this episode, we chat (again) with Ahmed about his Formula 1 fandom, 2023 predictions and what newer fans of Formula 1 should watch to learn more about the sport.
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In this episode, we chat with Ahmed, a Jeddah local, about the events of the 2022 Jeddah Grand Prix, the bombing that took place nearby, and the Saudi's recent bid to buy Formula 1.
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HAAS has been the doormat of F1 in recent seasons. Last year the team found some success, yet will 2023 be a better year?
RJ breaks down the 2022 season for HAAS and his opinion about HAAS can have success in 2023
In the toxicity of Formula 1 Fans on social media, I have been hearing that Logan Sergeant is a PAY DRIVER.
Well, what is a "pay driver" and is Logan one? Let's make the case for both sides and set the record straight.
Breaking news on January 5th at 10:32 AM...Andretti and Cadillac announce a BID into F1.
RJ reads the official press release and goes over previous FIA requirements to join F1.
In this episode, RJ breaks down stories from on and off the grid the past two weeks...mostly revolving around Max Verstappen winning, a former guest of the DRS Zone Podcast (check out episode 41), and a Loony Toon Moment from this past weekend.
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What has been going on recently in F1? Well...a few different stories surfacing more recently.
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Deals are Deals. Chaz from Kansas made a deal earlier this season to get a Latifi tattoo if he made it into the points. Latifi did and Chaz got a tattoo. We talk about his fandom in F1, how he became a Williams fan, and his views on Williams for the 2022 season and beyond.
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Mario Andretti at the age of 82 recently hopped into a McLaren via McLaren CEO Zak Brown. This may make him the oldest former F1 driver to drive a F1 car, yet he is not the oldest driver to ever have driven in F1. Find out who is on this episode of Daily Racing Stories
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A Case of Deja Vu (in F1)?!
What do Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen all have in common? Well...deja vu is one thing. Find out on this Daily Racing Story.
Max Verstappen recently wrapped up his second World Championship after winning Suzuka.
As a result, a few records related to F1 have been broken? Which records? Tune in to find out!
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In this episode RJ is joined by Nick to talk about everything since our last episode.
Nick being a seasoned fan of F1 and Ferrari (pre-Michael Schumacher) gives his take on the F1 Cost Cap, Verstappen's Latest Title, Daniel Ricciardo's Career, Mercedes, F1 going to Las Vegas, and what he thinks F1 needs to do to keep the sport alive.
Listen to it all here in no particular order and let us know what you think
What has been going on in F1?
We go over it all:
-Max Verstappen Success in 2022 with statistics
-Daniel Ricciardo
-Colton Herta F1 dreams ruined?
-F1 calendar announced and reviewed
-Is F1 getting TOO expensive?
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In this SparkNotes-like episode, RJ breaks down this past weekends race in under 13 minutes. Listen to it all from his take on Spa's contract extension to Martin Brundle's Grid Walk to Lewis Hamilton's crash to the Master Class put on by Max Verstappen.
In addition, we share a daily racing story from Carly who met Seb Vettel this past weekend.
Is Max Verstappen on pace to have the greatest season of all-time?Well, this season is not over, so we do not know just yet. BUT we can compare what Verstappen has done in his RB18 so far this season.
RJ goes over some numbers from historical F1 seasons from Schumacher to Hamilton to Vettel and beyond. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.
Did the greatest overtake in F1 history take place at Spa? RJ discusses this and changes to the circuit for this weekends Belgium GP.
RJ is joined by guest F1 Diplomat to chat about McLaren's ongoing situation with Oscar Piastri. We touch on a lesser known story regarding a "Formula 1 Fan" faking cancer and more to take advantage of a F1 team.
F1 Diplomat goes over his predictions for the second half of the season: Mercedes win in Brazil, Ferrari troubles, and 12 teams in F1?
It's summer break...give this a listen and you won't regret it !
It's been a minute since F1 has seen action.
RJ breaks down the good, bad, and ugly from the Hungarian GP. He also goes over his take on recent developments from the retirement of Sebastian Vettel to Piastri-gate to Ferrari's troubles. If you need a easy going listen for F1 summer break listen away!
In this Daily Racing Story, RJ talks about former British F1 Driver Cliff Allison. Cliff had only a brief three year career in Formula 1, yet the story of his crash during a practice session at the 1960 Monaco GP is something out of Grey's Anatomy
In this episode, RJ goes over a full breakdown of the French Grand Prix from Charles Leclerc's crash to Red Bull's Success to a brief summary of Lewis Hamilton's F1 Career and much more.
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On this episode, we start off with a daily racing story about "The Grand Prix Priest" then transition into stories around the F1 grid, a history of the French GP, and then race statistics and predictions.
If you need a SparkNotes summary of the French GP look no further and listen!
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In this episode RJ joins Ricky Ricciardo and Gaige from the @Sector4_F1 podcast to talk everything about this past week at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Prior to talking breaking down the race with Sector 4, RJ breaks down recent happenings in F1 from the unofficial announcement of the South African GP, the Carlos Sainz Crash and racism in F1.
Topics included in this episode: Ferrari's biggest competition, McLaren in trouble, Mick Schumacher, and much more!
RJ (@rhett_baylor) recaps the CRAZY 2022 British Grand Prix from the crash on lap 1 to Carlos Sainz's first win in F1 to a brief race breakdown from Dr. Obbs
In this episode, RJ invites a NFT expert and a previous guest (Nick from Ep. 15) to chat crypto sponsorships and NFT's in Formula 1. We talk about current projects like Garage.XYZ who have created a NFT community with an ambitious aim to take over an F1 team?
2:30 What is an NFT?
7:00 NFT Lawsuits
12:30 Crypto Companies in F1
19:30 FOMO in F1
22:30 Garage XYZ
30:00 NFTs are dead?
34:00 Crypto NOT on F1 Merch?
37:00 Crypto.com revokes card benefits before MiamiGP
40:00 Andretti in F1
52:45 Fuzzy Felons
58:20 F1 Vegas
In this episode RJ has guest Scott Russell from @champagneandslicks go over the history of the Canadian GP and the arguably the best drive in F1 History. Check out his website here as well https://champagneandslicks.com .
RJ is joined by @dr_obbs (starts at 13:30 mark) for his analysis of last weeks AzerbaijanGP and porpoising experienced by drivers such as Lewis Hamilton. Does it have similar consequences to athletes such as CTE for players in the National Football League?
Dr. Obbs breaks down the CanadianGP Circuit for which teams it is suited for...Red Bull cough cough and what to expect from this race. We also give our predictions for which driver will be on Pole, Podium, and (race) proposition.
Special Guest Ricky Ricciardo of @Sector4_F1 joins The DRS Zone to chat Drive to Survive, Hard Knocks in F1, Alonson, Vegas, Daniel Ricciardo and much more.
Timeline of the episode below:
2:20 Drive to Survive w/ DR3
7:30 F1 Redzone
9:45 Hard Knocks in F1?
12:00 Alonso
15:00 1 Rule for F1
24:00 F1 in Vegas
35:00 DR3 Career
In this episode RJ goes over the Azerbaijan GP from podiums to DNFs. Topics discussed are included below! Be sure to follow us on social media...
-Is Red Bull running away with the World Championship?
-Lewis Hamilton's body aches (should the FIA get involved?)
-Daniel Riccardo is BACK?
-F1 Race Africa?
-Who is in the bidding war for F1 Broadcasting rights?
Host of @_thedrszone , @rhettbaylor previews this weeks Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
We go over the racing circuit history, best and worst F1 moments from Baku, Story Lines to Follow, and Daniel Ricciardo's struggles
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RJ is back and goes over topics from the Monaco GP from Mick Schumacher's crash to Alono's Race Pace.
RJ is gone this weekend trying to find Daniel Ricciardo's Racing Mojo...so Rory breaks it down lap by lap from Ireland fresh after the Monaco GP. In this episode, Rory can barely catch his breath going over everything from a rainy weekend in Monaco. Hear it all here!
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RJ breaks down the Spanish Grand Prix including race winners and losers of the weekend.
Topics covered include: Red Bull Race Orders, Lewis Hamilton's Drive, Daniel Ricciardo's Future, and Fan's misery post-race.
We also go over some stats from the weekend and preview the Monaco GP from a stats perspective.
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RJ and @F1Barstool breakdown the best F1 qualifying lap ever...but who drove it? And when? And where?
We go over the Spanish GP and which driver is on the hot seat this weekend going into Barcelona. F1Barstool gives his take on the current state of sprint races and what could make them better in the future.
Links to video mentioned in this episode:
https://twitter.com/TheBishF1/status/1525779027377668096
RJ talks with @thef1diplomat about his fan experience in Miami for the Miami GP. We go over the stories from the Miami GP: F1 Pop Up Shop Prices, Football helmets with Dan Marino, a comparison of COTA to Miami, Driver of the Day, the Spanish GP and much more!
New to F1? Watched F1 before? Regardless this is the episode for you! Dr. Obbs, a PhD engineer, reviews the previous F1 race in Imola and goes over what to expect for this weekends race in Miami. He provides a technical analysis in an easy to follow a way for newer or seasoned F1 fans. Give it a listen!
Topics we cover: Imola GP Results, F1 Development Curve, Miami GP Strategy and Predictions, Hamilton vs Russell, McLaren development, and Paris Hilton.
In this short and sweet episode, RJ goes over this past week historically in Formula 1 History. We may have missed a lot, but we hope it gives some historical context to how much history there is behind the sport along with engaging listeners
In this episode RJ speaks with Nick from New York who talks about his experience paying TOP dollar for tickets to COTA in 2021. From the first 30 second preview, you'll learn his experience was NOT as expected.
We talk about: issues Nick experienced at COTA, logistics around Formula 1 Races, predictions for Miami, and this 2022 season.
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The history of Imola in a too long didn't read version (TLDR). RJ whizzes through it from origins of the circuit in 1963 to last years race.
15 minutes and you are up to pace. Heck, you might even catch an NBA reference or two.
Listen to RJ (@rhett_baylor) interview Dr. Obbs (@dr_obbs) an expat from the United States living in Scotland. Dr. Obbs is an engineer with a PhD in Fluid Mechanics and passion for educating fans in Formula 1. In this episode we draw comparisons between Formula 1 and the NFL. If you are new to Formula 1 this is a can't miss episode and Dr. Obbs breaks down F1 in simpler terms for newer and seasoned fans. Time stamp below! Be sure to check us out on our website www.thedrszone.com Twitter: @_thedrszone IG: @_thedrszone
5:45 Rule Changes
11:00 F1 compared to NFL
14:30 Miami GP
19:00 Las Vegas on Thanksgiving
23:20 Verstappen & IronMan
26:30 Power of the Cost Cap
30:00 Power of the Wind Tunnel
33:30 Can Mercedes Win in 2022?
35:30 Development Curve
38:00 Toto Wolff Leadership Challenges
46:00 Las Vegas GP Best Race Ever?
51:30 Dr. Obb’s Hot Takes
55:00 Best Midfield Team
Listen to RJ chat with guest, F1Diplomat, regarding the Australian GP. In this episode we go over the Australian GP lap by lap and cover the racing stories surrounding teams. Find a guide of what is discussed below!
5:45 Pressure on Sainz
9:25 Drivers Battling Drivers
12:45 Mercedes Pace in Races
18:00 Albon’s One Tire Race
22:15 Aston Martin Troubles
23:35 HAAS blunders
25:30 Vettel Last F1 Season?
27:45 Albon Better Than George Russell
30:15 F1 Hot Seat
33:00 Imola
36:00 Australian GP Future
39: 30 Diplomat’s Hot Takes
RJ goes over some history of the Australian GP, a rapid fire review of track changes, and results from practice sessions. If you literally haven’t listened, watched, or heard of anything related to the Australian GP this weekend this short and sweet episode is for you
In this episode Denz and RJ breakdown this past off week in Formula 1 from the announcement of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to DRS Battles between Charles and Max last week. Denz also shares insight regarding a recent podcast he was on as well. As a bonus, we have two new segments: THE HOT SEAT and a Daily Racing Story.
0:00 Intro
2:30 Formula 1 All-Star Race
5:15 Las Vegas Grand Prix
14:00 Monaco Replacement
16:46 New F1 Fans
25:00 McLaren vs Ferrari
31:00 Alonso Winning in 2022?
38:30 Charles vs Max
46:00 Australia GP Preview
56:00 Latifi in the HOT SEAT
1:04:00 Daily Racing Story
1:09:00 Australian GP Predictions
With the Australian GP in sight after an off week in Formula 1 we had to get an Aussie to chat motorsport. In this episode, RJ interviews Scott an Australian Motorsport enthusiast, Scott, who runs an instagram account, Champagne & Slicks. Champagne & Slicks is an amalgamation of vintage motorsport content from the past. In this episode we talk about Scott's exposure into motorsport, Formula 1, and much more!
Miss the 2022 Saudi GP race? Watch it and need more of a breakdown? Listen to RJ recap qualifying and the race from start to finish. He goes lap by lap highlighting all of the action.
Want to here a discussion on the events surrounding the Saudi Arabian GP and what we think? Listen here to our live-stream recorded during qualifying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZWsOcmnzI
Ever curious about the formula behind Netflix's Drive To Survive (DTS) getting created? Even more curious as to why it is still around if you watched this season? Have you ever even watched Drive To Survive? Do you even have Netflix?
In this episode, RJ breaks down the formula behind the DTS, how it started, what is has meant for Formula 1, and what DTS could do in the future for frustrated fans.
RJ, Denz and Rory start the show going from a Ferrari Podium all the way down to P20. We discuss Ferrari's finish, Red Bull reliability issues, Haas' return to the points. RJ and Rory discuss McLaren's early season fall from grace and their favorite driver Daniel Ricciardo.
We end the show with a call to arms for view to you, the listeners.
Miss qualifying for the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix? Listen Up.
RJ & Rory breakdown the qualifying session for the 2022 Grand Prix. In this episode we breakdown our reactions to pole position, Daniel Ricciardo, the return of the goat (KMag), and much more!
In this special episode, RJ interviews a special guest Rory from Ireland. We briefly discuss the documentary From Grass to Glory, which takes place in Mondello Park in Ireland. Rory reviews his takeaways from pre-season testing, makes a few predictions for this season, and much more!
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To watch From Grass to Glory click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rQK4BX04Oo
In this episode, Denz and RJ breakdown F1 testing in Bahrain by going through each team on the grid and what they saw from them this past weekend. They touch briefly on Drive To Survive, in particular, Team HAAS.
At the end of the episode a brief tribute is made to the greatest voice in the history of Formula 1, Murray Walker. Rest In Peace.
Welcome to the DRS Zone! Daily Racing Stories releases our first episode...well kind of our first episode!
Hosts Denz and Rhett dive deeper into subjects including the IndyCar Season Opener, Mazepin Gone, Max's New Contract, F1 Testing and much more. Something we missed? Have an opinion? Want to share a daily racing story others should hear? Shoot us a message on social media via Twitter or Instagram at @_thedrszone. Tune into future episodes to hear more!
In this episode, RJ and Denz breakdown what they are looking forward into this season of Drive to Survive. In addition, we breakdown our predictions for this Formula 1 Season and where we see teams ending up in the Constructors' Championship.
Something we missed? Have an opinion? Want to share a daily racing story others should hear? Shoot us a message on social media via Twitter or Instagram at @_thedrszone and let us hear it! Tune into future episodes to hear more!
Daily Racing Stories is a mix of past, present, and future stories in motorsport from Formula 1, IndyCar and beyond. Hosts RJ from the United States (Michigan) and AMGDenz from the United Kingdom (North London) provide a unique contrast in viewpoints which enhances your listening experience before, during and after race weekends to keep you updated.