That was three times shit... Shit engine, shit car, Shakira. F1 Testing Week and Drive to Survive Season Six Review

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Let's Torque, Shaun and Aaron recap their experience at the Gaytimes Festival, dive deep into the latest season of Drive to Survive, and dissect the highlights from the F1 testing week in Bahrain. From team dynamics to track performances, join the duo as they unpack the drama, the data, and the excitement, gearing up for the 2024 season opener.

Episode Timeline:

Introduction

Shaun and Aaron share their experience at the Gaytimes festival (They brought out the win to keep us going!) and set the stage for the episode's focus on Drive to Survive and F1 testing week.

Drive to Survive Season Six Review

They discuss key storylines from the latest season, including:

• The off-season dynamics and Aston Martin's ambition.
• Daniel Ricciardo's place in the Red Bull family and the tension at McLaren.
• The rivalry between Haas and Williams, and Alpine's struggles.
• Mercedes' challenges and Lewis Hamilton's quest for an eighth title.
• The emergence of Liam Lawson and the pressures of the Red Bull seat.

Shaun and Aaron share their thoughts on the overarching themes, such as the focus on team principals and the absence of Max Verstappen.

F1 Testing Week Highlights

Shaun’s takeaways from the Bahrain testing, including:

• Limited track time for Alpine, McLaren, and Williams.
• Haas's impressive lap mileage and focus on race simulations.
• The fastest lap times were achieved by Sainz, Russell, and Zhou.
• Rumors of Red Bull not using their full engine power during testing.

Season Opener Anticipation

Aaron expresses his excitement for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix and the return of regular F1 weekends.

Upcoming Bonus Episode: Small Torque

Shaun announced a bonus episode where they both shared their predictions for the 2024 season.

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