Episode 17 - F1 from Vegas to Qatar: Max Verstappens not Mid, Lando's not so mellow yellow

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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