The Final Sector F1 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Final Sector
Just two guys from Australia who love to talk about everything Formula 1! You can listen to the same content we release on our Youtube channel, such as our Race Previews and Race Breakdowns of every single grand prix weekend, as well as a full length podcast where we talk about anything currently happening in the F1 space, answer viewer/listener questions and may even have the occasional guest jumping in as well!
.As we close in on the return to F1 after a short break, we decided it would be a good idea to overview the season so far, the stories that are unfolding, and what we expect for the rest of the year and beyond!
The final race before the mid season break, we're back at Spa and it looks to be another wet weekend. Nothing bad ever happens at Spa when it's wet, right guys?
It's been a few days since one of the most interesting Grand Prix of recent memory, and you better believe the lads had a WHOLE load of thoughts to dump about this race. Be sure to tune in to see what the guys thought about everything before the race, during the race, and after the race!
As we pass the half way mark of the season, we come back to the Hungarian GP. Not normally the best track for racing but a track where lots of tyre strategies are very viable here. And with temperatures expected to be as high as 36C, this race could pose a real challenge to every driver here. Who do we think will come out on top?
It may be one week on since Lewis Hamilton reminded us all of how good he can be when given a competent car, but there was still PLENTY more to discuss from a wet, whacky and wild British Grand Prix (including a new named segment for our favourite driver). Be sure to tune in to make sure you don't miss a thing!
With emotions almost definitely still running high after the Lando/Max collision last weekend in Austria, this weekend at Silverstone is sure to be spicy! With Mclaren expected once again to be quite strong here, could we see these two come to blows two weekends in a row?
Well WHO would have expected this? Do we finally have our 2 championship rivals for the season? What did we think of the titanic clash, and how did George (and others) position themselves to pick up the pieces! The duo discuss this and much more on this weeks episode!!
Strap yourselves in for the first of 5 races in 6 weeks as we come back to Spain! Red Bull have been under pressure for the last few races but they are expected to be back on top form this weekend. What can we expect from Ferrari after their distastrous weekend in Canada and have Mercedes finally reached the top 3 teams?
We are soon heading into a triple header, but before that kicks off, be sure to join the lads as they reflect on a wet, wild and woolly Canadian grand prix! Why do we think Russel deserved to win? And what is the current state of Sergio Perez?? Tune in to find out!
After 2 less than stellar races, we arrive at Canada! A track that can produce an absolute blinder of a race, especially when there is a high chance of rain forecast for the entire weekend. Can Max recover after a disastrous weekend at Monaco or will Ferrari and Mclaren continue to pressure Red Bull?
The boys are BACK to look back on the Monaco GP. Good thing there wasn't much to talk about past lap 1! Despite this lack of Sunday action, the boys still found plenty to chat about from across the weekend, and even some story lines heading into Canada!
Well the race here might not be very interesting, but qualifying in Monaco is always one of the most exciting of the year. With how hard it is to overtake here (even moreso than Imola), Max is very much under pressure to post a quick lap. With both Mclaren and both Ferrari drivers looking like they have just as much chance to take pole as Max, who do we back to perform here?
Despite a mostly sleep Grand Prix around Imola, we still found plenty to talk about across ALL categories of Formula racing that than round the track this week. Maybe you'll find a new fond appreciation for our junior racers after this weekend!
After a cancellation due to floods in 2023, we come back to Imola! Off the back of Lando Norris' first ever win in F1, can Mclaren keep the pressure on Max and Red Bull or are they just far too strong? With Ferrari also tipped to be bringing a big upgrade package, could we see 3 teams challenging for a win here?
Despite the onslaught of nerve pain, chickenpox AND Flu that struck the Final Sector team (or one team member), we are back to give our thoughts on a wild, whacky, and unexpected Miami grand prix! What talking points are we excited for, as we look ahead to hopefully an exciting year of F1!
For the first time in FIVE YEARS, we are back at the Chinese Grand Prix! This weekend is sure to be chaotic as it's the first time the ground effect cars have raced here, first time on these new 18" tyres AND it's the first sprint weekend of the season, which means teams only get 1 practice session to get the car ready.
We're BACK from the worlds longest nap (that coincidentally started once the lights went out for this race). But we thought we'd review it anyway. Enjoy a bit of a different style of review for this one folks :) We hope you enjoyed the race anyway!
We discuss the upcoming Japanese GP and the effects of it happening much earlier in the year than it normally does. A weekend where most, if not all teams are predicted to bring upgrades in some capacity, could we see the pecking order shift a little bit?
Wow, what a weekend of racing! We had a lot to talk about as I'm sure you can tell by the length of this podcast, so enjoy our thoughts on what was an extremely eventful weekend of F1 at Albert Park!
After a short break, we are back at the BEST F1 weekend of the year (definitely no bias, we swear). A track that is quite different to Jeddah and could potentially suit the likes of Mercedes and Mclaren much better. Can Piastri sneak a podium? Just how much does a good result for Ricciardo here matter?
We're back (slightly delayed) to review the somewhat interesting, somewhat spicy, Saudi Grand Prix. There was a LOT of hype around one particular Ferrari junior, but is he all that the world hypes him up to be?? (The short answer is yes).
In a quick turnaround, we are back again at Saudi; a track that is quite fundamentally different from Bahrain which could spring some surprises. Red Bull look dominant, but can Ferrari challenge them here?
We're BACK for another whole season of debriefs! We kick off the season with a.... race that sure was a race. We still find plenty to talk about, even if we focus on those that maybe struggled to hit the mark!
Well it doesn't even feel like we had a break from F1, but we are BACK! What do you think the pecking order will be in the first race of the year?
This season DEFINITELY didn't sneak up on us and we are DEFINITELY not rushing to get this out before the season starts :)
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:54 One Bold Prediction
4:23 Wooden Spoon Driver & Team
7:13 Most Improved/Standout Driver
11:15 Most Improved Team
14:34 Most Underwhelming Team
18:00 Most Underwhelming Driver
23:36 F2 & F3 Champions
38:38 Top 4 Constructors
51:15 Top 5 Drivers
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Red Bull
22:16 Will Red Bull actually suffer from the cost cap breach?
28:27 Alpha Tauri
41:18 Where do we see the Red Bull and Alpha Tauri drivers by end of 2024?
53:24 Mercedes
1:06:11 Alpine
1:20:49 Alfa Romeo
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:40 General thoughts of the season
19:21 Our favourite races
29:12 Sprint discussion
Hi all! We want YOUR thoughts, questions, and reviews of this years F1 2023 season! Drop your thoughts on this year either via a youtube comment, on twitter @FinalSectorYT or in the question/feedback section on Spotify!
Well it may not have been the titanic final battle we all hoped to see heading into 2023, but this years race at Abu Dhabi still provided plenty of talking points. We look top to bottom of this years finishers and pick out who we think shined, and who struggled in an odd day in the F1 circus.
Well on our third year of attempting to make podcasts for a full season, we have FINALLY done it! Abu Dhabi, the last race of the season. A few stories still left to tell, who gets P4 in the drivers championship, can Mercedes hold on to P2, which of the 10 rookies driving in FP1 will impress? Join us for the final preview and predictions of the year!
Las Vegas truly offered something unique this past weekend for the F1 world, in more ways than one! We look into all the major, and the minor talking points from across the F1 weekend in Vegas, and discuss if F1 really got what it wanted from Vegas!
This ain't no Caesar's Palace carpark this time around! F1 comes to Las Vegas for the first time on this new street track right in the middle of the casino capital of the world. Hundred of millions of dollars have been invested into this event by F1 in the hopes that it will be the greatest F1 weekend of the year, but will it flop terribly? Also there is a race happening as well I suppose...
We're back with a (slightly delayed) review of everything Brazil! we break down a wild, sunny, wet, wooly weekend that had a bit of everything! We also reflect on our predictions and wonder how we got it all so wrong!
The final race in this triple header and we return to Brazil, a track where Mercedes have taken the top honours two years running. With Hamilton on top form, can he make it 3 years in a row?
We're back for ANOTHER race debrief, this time fresh from the 'Max'ican grand prix. We discuss Perez's bizarre weekend form, how Mercedes got it so right, and explore why Daniel Ricciardo's amazing return to form still leaves some question to be answered!
In a very quick turnaround, we come to Mexico, home of a struggling Checo Perez. Can he give his home fans something to cheer about or will he play second fiddle to Max once again?
We're back for the second of our final triple header for the year, and this time we review yet another sprint/race combo! But why did the weekend feel so off? With many teams, drivers, and pundits alike having their own opinion on the racing this weekend, be sure to tune in as we tie it all together!
Yeeeeeeehawwwwww, we are back in the US of A to kick off a triple header, and boy do we both LOVE this track. While Max is still undeniably the favourite for this weekend, it seems Mclaren (and Mercedes) are right on his heels. With yet another sprint race to come, this weekend could potentially throw up some surprises!
Well we went into the Qatar weekend thinking we were heading into one of the slower, simpler racing weekends. And this ended up being one of our longest discussions of the year!! Make sure to tune in as we attempt to unravel the heated chaos that was the Qatar Sprint and Grand Prix.
So Qatar. Is this track even any good? Well if anything will tell us, a sprint weekend should provide our answer. On a weekend where Max is set to win the championship on a Saturday, we preview what could potentially be an interesting race weekend!
Red Bull may have strongly bounced back in Japan, but it was FAR from a straightforward weekend for everyone else. We review who shined, who shunted, and who should get the hell out of F1 and let some rookies have a shot!
Just a week after a CRACKING Singapore weekend, we jump straight to Suzuka! On a track that proves to be very hard on tyres with degradation expected to be high, who do we think will be quick? And can Red Bull bounce back after undoubtedly, their worst race of the year?
Red Bull have DOMINATED the 2023 season, so it stands to reason that the Singapore Grand Prix was another lights to flag victory! ...Weeellll maybe there was a different story this weekend, and therefor we had a LOT to say about it!
The Singapore GP is one of our personal favourites on the calendar, and it proves to be a real challenge for drivers. Max is the obvious favourite to take victory here, but this weekend it doesn't seem so simple. Can Perez go back to back Singapore race wins? Will McLaren continue their hot streak on downforce heavy circuits or will the likes of Mercedes or Ferrari be able to snatch up the podium places?
Both we, and the F1 world were back for an exciting Italian Grand Prix! For once, the clouds managed to hold back their tears, as they surged on the valiant prancing horses! But did Ferrari hold back the mighty bulls? And why did so many other drivers get slapped on the wrist? We go through all this, and much more!
In yet another week of back to back F1 races, we come to the temple of speed at Monza! Can the Prancing Horses threaten the mighty Bulls and give the Tifosi crowd something to cheer about? Could we see a Williams on the podium? Will it rain for the 167th race in a row???
We are BACK after a super long F1 mid season break. With rain forever in the air of the F1 calendar, we look back on a mind boggling Dutch Grand Prix, and break down every event in detail, including those that swam, and those that sunk!
Our first race back after the mid season break and we make it to Max Verstappen's home race at Zandvoort! Will he make it 3 wins in a row here and take his 9th straight win, or can another driver or team spoil the party?
Hoo boy this is a big'un! We decided to sit down and have a big old discussion about the 2023 season so far and our expectations for the rest of the season. We also dive into discussions around the F1 tyre chat, the big changes to the 2024 calendar, who we expect to be driving next season, plus SO much more!
(Apologies for the lateness on this one!)The final race before the mid-season break and we break down what was a bit of a crazy weekend at Spa. McLaren show us they mean business, the rain plays a massive factor and the return of our favourite segment, the FIA Technical Difficulties!
We're BACK (and slightly late AGAIN) with another debrief from a funky Hungarian Grand Prix! What did we think of the continued Mclaren performance increase? And who looks to have dropped the ball?
We arrive at Spa and guess what! It's going to rain all weekend, which definitely won't cause any issues whatsoever. Will we even get a full weekend of F1, a sprint weekend at that? Could this be the last year we see Spa on the F1 calendar? How far ahead will Max finish of the rest this time?
We discuss the upcoming Hungarian GP and boy is there a lot to talk about! How will Ricciardo fair in his first race back with Alpha Tauri? Will McLaren be able to stay in the fight for the podium? How will this new qualifying format change up the grid for the race? We discuss all these and as always give our predictions for the weekend!
We're BACK with another debrief. Despite both being flabbergasted by the extreme pace of the McLaren, we still found plenty to chat about in this weeks episode! Will this pace last, and who will end up P2 in the chapionship??
We are back (and definitely NOT slightly late to upload) our review of the mega massive Austrian F1 Race Weekend (incl sprint!). We have wild weather, wild racing, FIA shenanigans, and much more discussion included, so be sure to strap yourself in and get ready for a big discussion!
Another short turnaround as we head to Silverstone straight after Austria. This track has provided some great races the past couple of years but will anyone be able to challenge Max out in front?
Back to Austria, home of the Bulls who are expected to dominate here (well at least 1 in Max). But who else do we think it a contender for the podium positions and will the sprint race throw up any surprises? With yet another race weekend where there is rain about, it's sure to be an action packed weekend!
We are back to review another race! The midfield battle was yet again in full swing, and titans of past and present battled it out on the fabled streets. Who found glory, and who found the barrier? We discuss that AND much more!
We're back at one of our FAVOURITE circuits at the Canadian Grand Prix! Can Stroll impress in front of his home crowd? Is there any chance of someone threatening Max for the win? How many groundhogs will test their luck crossing the circuit as the F1 cars come flying through?
Off the back of a thrilling Monaco GP, we come to the old faithful Catalunya circuit in Spain! How will teams and drivers fair having done no pre-season testing running here as they normally would, on a track with some brand new changes?
We're back with yet ANOTHER race breakdown. This time around it was quite soggy and wild around the streets of Monaco. Are we now fans of the legendary circuit?? Tune in and find out!
Is Monaco Aston Martin and Alonso's best chance at winning a race this year? We discuss what is sure to be a very intriguing race weekend in the principality + our brief thoughts on the Imola cancellation last weekend.
We're back with ANOTHER race breakdown. We found slightly more to talk about this time around compared to Baku! Are we now fans of Miami?? Tune in and find out!
In a very quick turnaround from Baku, we are arriving at the Miami F1 grand prix this weekend! Red Bull have started the season as clear favourites, but behind them the pecking order is still unclear. Listen along as we preview the second edition of the Miami GP and as always, our predictions for the race!
We're back from the break with ANOTHER race breakdown. Will we find something to talk about OTHER than the Red Bull romp and a wild Alpine in the pits?? Tune in and find out!
After what feels like an eternity, we finally return to Formula 1 racing, and at Baku no less! We discuss how the sprint format will change up the weekend from previous years (especially with the new format changes) and of course our predictions for the weekend!
F2 AND F3 may have been a blast this past racing weekend in Australia, however we got to live F1 IN THE FLESH. Join us as we deep dive into our experiences watching (and re-watching) the Australian Grand Prix!
Michael has made his way down to Melbourne to attend his very first F1 weekend with Kyle, and decided to record IN PERSON for the first time ever! Join them as they chat about the weekend ahead, discuss the predictions for the race, and try not to get sidetracked and chat about F2 instead again (they do anyway).
F2 may have been more exciting than F1 this time at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, but there is still plenty to dive into; even if it's mostly about those running the show behind the scenes! (for better or for worse)
Back to Jeddah, and with a fair amount of track changes as well! Join us as we talk about the changes and who we think will be strong here coming off a dominant Red Bull display at Bahrain
We were treated to an interesting first race of the 2023 F1 season, so we dive into what we both found interesting and look ahead to see what it means for the upcoming rounds!
We're finally back with a new season of F1! We preview the upcoming race at Bahrain and have a brief discussion about where we think the teams stack up after pre-season testing!
It's been a wild season in F1, with Max claiming his second driver's championship in a record breaking season, Ferrari being favourites early on and then everything going wrong, and Mercedes valiant fight back to be genuine front runner contenders.
We'll talk about all these as well as responding to your comments and questions and MORE!
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We preview the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone!! Will it be Max that gets redemption from last year, or will it be a team in silver that picks up the pace and causes an upset??
Welcome back to another episode of the Final Sector Podcast! This week we have a chat about which drivers are up for the chopping block, why we are incredibly excited about the controversial multi year signing of the Australian Grand Prix, and what's what in the world of proposing!!
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We're finally back in Canada after 3 years away due to covid and the race weekend did not disappoint! We had variable weather across the race weekend which shook the grid up a little bit, but who ended up best at the end of the race? Michael and Kyle discuss who they think were the biggest winner and losers from the Canadian Grand Prix!
Oops, this is a little late hey. Enjoy our Baku discussions anyway if you choose to listen!
It's a back to back which means we bounce from Baku all the way to Canada! But how quickly can teams remove the bouncing entirely! With some last minute FIA calls and rain in the air, the Canadian Grand Prix is sure to be very, very interesting!
From one street circuit to another! The streets of Baku has provided us with plenty of exciting races over the last few years, but who will come out on top this time around? Michael and Kyle attempt (poorly) to try and answer that question!
Welcome back to another episode of the Final Sector Podcast! This week we have a chat about Checo's new Red Bull contract and the potential knock on effects it may cause, Ricciardo and his ongoing woes at McLaren, and yet again more FIA chat (because we know you just can't get enough)!
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We may have skipped the preview but oh boy, no one was prepared for this Monaco race! We discuss in detail why there was such a bizarre delay, why Ferrari need to fetch the Clown Costumes, and and why Alonso decided to implement the 2021 F1 gamer strategy!
Despite the craziness going on in our own lives, we are still back once again for a breakdown the Spanish Grand Prix! We debate whether it was the heat or the wind that sent our title favourites into a flurry of gravel and smoke, and asses the performance of the new upgrade packages!
We take a look at the upcoming Spanish GP and with many of the teams expected to bring upgrades for their cars, it's shaping up to be one to watch. Will the 2022 Spanish GP fade into yet another instalment of "Catalunya bad, overtaking hard" or will these new cars finally provide the close and hard-fought racing we need at this track?
We're finally back with ANOTHER official Final Sector Podcast for the 2022 F1 Season! We look at some of the smaller stories brewing in the F1 Paddock including events on underwear, jewellery, junior drivers and future teams and engine suppliers!
Apologies for the lateness of this upload, I was a little slack getting the edit done for this
Now that we have had our first look at the Miami Grand Prix, do we think it lived up to the hype??? Meh, not really. But it was still a pretty good race! Join us as we breakdown the Miami F1 weekend!
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The inaugural race in Miami is finally here! We discuss our initial thoughts on the track layout and as always, try to predict who we think will be strong around here (our track record so far is absolutely appalling).
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Imola turned out to provide a wet and soggy weekend of racing, but there was plenty of highs and lows for every team on the grid! We break down the chaotic weekend and discuss our thoughts on the championship!
F1 takes its first steps into Europe for the first of two Italian races for the year! We can expect a sea of red fans, but what do we expect on track? And who do we think will take the crown for the first sprint race of 2022? Let us know your predictions!
How do we think the 2022 F1 season is shaping up so far? Are the new regulations living up to the hype? Could we have a world where tracks like Monaco and Spa are no longer on the F1 calendar? Join Kyle and Michael as they go in depth to try and answers these questions and more in our very FIRST podcast episode!
Melbourne FINALLY hosted an F1 race at the revised Albert Park circuit, but did the race meet our expectations? We review every team and discuss why some drivers flourished, and others withered.
After 3 LONG years, F1 finally returns to our home country of Australia! We talk about all the changes to the circuit since we were last here and our predictions for the weekend as usual. Remember to leave your precitions below in the comments!