2019 French GP Race Review | WTF1 Podcast

If you’re not a fan of rants then this podcast probably isn’t for you… Matt, Jess and Tommy are going IN on why an uneventful 2019 French Grand Prix proves how broken F1 is, and attempt to come up with ways to fix it. Do you think they have all the answers? (They don’t…). But it’s not all doom and gloom as McLaren gives us plenty to be positive about!
0:52 - Your 3 Word Race Reviews
1:49 - “Ross, Do Something” - how do we fix F1?
2:27 - Is 2021 too far away?
4:04 - Tyre problems
8:25 - Should F1 be more difficult?
12:52 - Should teams have a say in the regulations?
14:09 - Manufacturer problems
21:29 - “Let Them Race” - should Ricciardo have been penalised?
29:30 - Perez penalty - yes or no?
33:05 - What would we change to the penalty/stewarding system?
35:19 - WHY DON’T THEY WANT TO SHOW RACING ON TV?
36:50 - Ferrari use Karun Chandhok to appeal the Vettel penalty…
38:48 - “McLaren Impresses Everyone”
46:33 - Is it time to swap out Gasly?
52:32 - F2 and Raghunathan’s race ban
56:30 - ABCDEF1
1:00:35 - Jess’s Lance Stroll dream(?!)
1:09:14 - How did we do in our predictions for France?
1:10:30 - Predictions for Austria
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[@Stefan-vv9sv]

McLaren looking like the formula 1.5 champion

[@shadopulse5185]

When Haas probably get their problems sorted out McLaren could have a fight on their hands. Renault are also showing pace, I’m hoping Kimi’s Alfa pace is going to stick to the rest of the season. Generally the midfield is looking extremely competitive

[@dwielgosz2011]

Renault is still the 4th best team. I think Paul Ricard really suited McLaren

[@Vettel_Fanboy_KW]

They left F1.5 to compete in F1.25 with Gasly

[@8AM_AU]

#makemclarengreatagain

[@connorspinks4690]

On average Renault are 4th best, but Mclaren have more one of good weekends like France and Baku, but also struggle at others like China and Australia. Some races Haas are the 4th as well, but overall Renault are always there

[@roycanuck9222]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Gasly only made it into the points (in a RedBull) because Danny Ric got 10 seconds in penalties

[@dohtje5029]

And being lapped.... Almost by his team mate even wich is kinda sad 2bh....

[@motri5935]

Kvyat was downgraded for having like 2 or 3 crashes... but he was on the podium that season. F1 is a political race only.

[@Tommycat4888]

roy canuck he’s going to get get dropped

[@omaraswat5243]

Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton for winning his 6th world title...

[@abhinandpatil3954]

Omar Aswat not so fast. It’s a long season ahead

[@Blueflag04]

He already won next year

[@abhinandpatil3954]

Venu Krithish last year vettel looked poised to take it home (even though it was touch and go) but his season fell apart from the German GP onwards with mercs development and reliability coming back on board. Let’s hope for the sake of all the naysayers that it’ll get exciting with Ferrari finding some pace and mods that works! 🤞🏽

[@antardas6734]

Omar Aswat and his 7th

[@antardas6734]

And getting to 100 wins

[@TjopStick]

Shall we just skip the race and do the podium ceremony after the quali??

[@Blueflag04]

Yes

[@generalalmirantepresidente2595]

I agree

[@ObsoleteMule]

Would save us an hour and a half, wonderful idea

[@ChrisbyFlanker]

Simillar idea, what if after Q3 we stick ferrari, mercedes and verstappen on the podium out of the way and literally have formula 1.5 be the actual race? Would be awesome to watch!

[@josiahboatengmyrie]

ChrisbyFlanker but Gasly still wouldn’t even win

[@generalalmirantepresidente2595]

Preseason: Mercedes is behind Ferrari and Red Bull Actual Season: 2014 2.0

[@TheHatton93]

Its actually worse than 2014, somehow

[@MisoElEven]

Noone using their brain actually thought that RedBull and Ferrari will be stronger...many stupid people (mainly everybody at Autosport) thought its going to be Ferrari domination..

[@bbrid9263]

That's was until the second week of testing and Merc put those silver arrows away and pulled out those silver bullets 🤣😂

[@MisoElEven]

@@bbrid9263 No they were actually saying it in almost every video right up until Australia and even after that they thought its going to be "a close season for sure"..

[@joshkay3012]

What we learnt from this podcast: Matt really loves Lando Tommy really loves IndyCar Jess really hates everyone and everything😂

[@vishalb08]

Also, all of them love Kimi !!!

[@mweendos]

Who doesn't love kimi?

[@joshkay3012]

Mweendo Shikombelo was going to say the same😂

[@jarigustafsson7620]

I really Love Jess.

[@BrettJones27]

THING IS... no matter what, I still love F1 above all other motorsport. It's still unique in how the sport runs, how cars are designed from the ground up each season, the level of pressure on engineers, drivers and crews, the history, the fact that it's a true WORLD championship, etc, etc, The reason we care is because we love it so damn much!

[@Productive_Chad]

yeah i love f1 even tho it is as it is right now. ill rather watch F1 then a soccer match that goes 0-0. Its sport sometimes its borring but we all watch it cuz next time it could be amazing

[@RourkeHikari]

I partially agree with your sentiment... But at the same time we can't cover the sun with a finger... The sport has some major issues that need correction... We really need some tighter competition somehow... Watching Mercedes win every single race almost without contest is kinda depressing tbh... Not to take away from them, they're working hard but.... It's predicrable and boring....

[@Productive_Chad]

@@RourkeHikari I have a question for you. Do you think if merc still won every race but ferrari was better and raced for it every race would it still be borring cuz i know ppl are just mad cuz merc is winning everything. Just a question would like to know what you think

[@soupe2000]

I still follow it like a lot of people is because we lived so many great moments of our lives thanks to F1...

[@Productive_Chad]

@@soupe2000 But saying F1 is about to die and we need to change everything is stupid. They are changing it in 2021 and another point is that you cant blame F1 for the fact that Ferrari and Redbull dident deliver a car good enough with the same amounbt of money atleast ferrari. Canada was a great race for the lead untill vettel made that mistake bahrain was great also. Just cuz one race here and there is borring dont mean F1 needs to change everything. Soccer has 0-0 matches witch is borring it happens and you dont se them complain about changinfg the rules after every game.

[@mickrofone]

I'm sorry WTF1, but in these ABCDF1s it feels like you're giving random ratings to the drivers and I HATE IT. - Kvyat qualified 16th but started 19th because of an engine penalty, finishes ahead of Albon who started 11th and that's a D ? Like Vettel who has fkd up his qualy and race? WTF?! - Grosjean didn't run in FP1, had issues with his car all weekend long, and was ahead of Magnussen who had an upgrade on his car and that's an F just because "he complains on the radio"? He is annoying for sure: but you can't take away that he is driving great this season. - Matt says that he'll give both Williams a C just because he doesn't what they've done! I agree to disagree with people: but it looks like you just don't care. You guys want to share a race review and I LOVE IT. But at least work it properly it's insulting.

[@thefoxluke]

Honestly I think you guys should be asked for any new regulations. You can spotlight such simple and awesome things that could be done within a week (for example the splitscreen).

[@antardas6734]

F1 Fans: Our sport is completely broken! NASCAR Fans: Hold my beer

[@claym3040]

Right

[@MaticT]

*hold my piss-water ;)

[@northtexasskies3243]

@TheGschultz not sure

[@adaml83]

I can't really comment on WEC or GrandAm, but it seems between Indycar, NASCAR, and F1, that Indycar has their act together the best.

[@chikennabugwu2296]

Antar Das Nascar and F1 are all screwed

[@zephyr6877]

@WTF1 I think it would be really cool if you showed a graphic during ABCDF1 to show a drivers previous ratings

[@t90309]

Grass and Gravel are not coming back, because asphalt is safer and safety has priority for the FIA. However, if you don't penalise drivers exceeding track limits, the race would look like IndyCar at CotA, where they did not penalise exceeding track limits at the exit of corners, which meant, everybody was using the full asphalt runoff as part of the track. This cannot be the solution, because it means the corner is getting faster, the runoff smaller and the asphalt runoff is not existing anymore. This is worse than a grass or gravel runoff in terms of safety, which makes the asphalt runoff pointless. I think the penalties need to be more consistent though as you said. Maybe we need to introduce a long lap penalty like in MotoGP or Rallycross and say everytine you leave the track, you need to do a long lap penalty. That way, the rules are very clear and there is an on track penalty. This would also encourage drivers to stay on the track.

[@rohitwellington7537]

The 3 compound rule change is doable and should be carried out immediately. Go on #WTF1 flex your clout

[@turborota]

How about any compound you want?

[@seanchandley1604]

Personally I like the idea of just 2 compounds softs and hards. Softs run for 10-15 laps and hards 15-25. With most races being around 60+ laps that immediately forces teams into more than 1 stops

[@rohitwellington7537]

@@turborota it would be logistically difficult for pirelli to immediately adopt. For long term, sure tyre wars💗

[@brycereinert9118]

FIA should make it so that the teams don’t know what compounds they are allowed to use till right before the race. Gives them less time to make their elaborate strategies. Imagine if it was announced that half an hour before the race they announced you can’t use mediums. That would shake things up a ton. Make it more unpredictable.

[@jasongates2300]

Love the passion for the sport from you three. I’m also a huge fan of the sport and have been watching every race since 1999 and have travelled all over Europe and North America to see the F1! The sport is so broken now, only good races happen when something completely random happens. The top teams have too much power in the decision making of rules and regs that it should only be the FIA that has the final say, not the teams with their ability to veto. I could go on and on, but I think, like you guys, that a certain level unpredictability needs to return to bring some chaos into a race that can throw it wide open without doing it artificially. Hope f1 gets better for 2021, but if teams can still veto, then I fear not much will change. Anyway, keep up the great work guys, love the F1 discussion.

[@maltesefalcongp]

It's the tracks. Both the perez and ricciardo incidents would have been prevented if gravel/grass were lining the corners and straights. These huge tarmac runoffs are too tempting for drivers to use/abuse in the heat of battle. This creates situations that are virtually impossible to govern.

[@almirdelic2764]

Finally some one who knows what he is talking about. Gravel will punish the drivers same with grass then we won't have all this is it a penalty or not

[@robertmacphee5]

@@almirdelic2764 then we end up with cars upside down again or cars dangerously aquaplaning in the wet on the grass

[@almirdelic2764]

@@robertmacphee5 the cars and the protection has never bin safer. When was the last death in f1. Excluding bianci that was as freak accident. That's why it's good you make a mistake you get punished for it. It's like in your normal like you go off road you get punished for it.

[@Timoto58]

The simple way to improve F1, before any major rule changes: In practice give the teams non race tyres - these tyres will work for learning the track and testing new parts. But teams won't know how each tyre behaves for the race. Qualifying is changed to 1 hotlap with the best going first, so the smaller teams get the better track and have a little more race tyre knowledge

[@plazasta]

kind of like Formula E then?

[@ericgentilella508]

@@plazasta good observation, that is true. But hey, it does work in creating varied grids and promotes closer racing to be fair..

[@plazasta]

@@ericgentilella508 I'm not disagreeing, I like that format actually

[@BrendanP]

Sounds like an interesting idea.

[@Thenalya]

They would have no reason to appear as being "the best", so they will drive slow to get the best track conditions for qualy. If you are talking about being the best as in the best position in the Championship, how do you decide the first race, or when they have the same amount of points? It just seems to be another way of throwing the dices. The idea commented in the Podcast - using at least one set of tires from the entire range, sounds a lot better, allowing the teams to take chances and change their tactics to an larger extent during the race.

[@ankithjohn]

I actually found this podcast more interesting and entertaining than the actual race :D Well done you guys!!

[@vvsbeani]

Surprised you got 1hr+ out of that race

[@GloomGaiGar]

by talking about things apart from the race lol

[@blurdynamic9118]

Ban DRS, no hybrids, V12s with 1400+hp, no traction controls or any electronic assistance especially power steering, one practice session and fuel tanks wrapped around the driver. Also the top 5 should start in a puddle of petrol and the petrol should be lit up and the drivers have to pull away quick enough to put out the fire.

[@felixone7506]

the fact that this is what some f1 fans actually want, to a degree, makes this comment perfect.

[@blurdynamic9118]

@@Tyler-ih3le Shit man, you've just cracked it. We should take this to the Ross Brawn and the FIA.

[@Guimaster127]

Hamilton already won his 6th F1 title. The only fight that's left is the one for the F1.5 title between Sainz, Norris, Ricciardo, Hülkenberg and Räikkönen.

[@florianpike2250]

Unless Bottas eats a lot of porridge and actually gives him any kind of a challenge

[@gijslagerweij9892]

For abcdef1, maybe a little graphic with a tier list? Nice to have a visual...

[@oka7722]

make a full fledged f1 bashing podcast episode

[@mikepowers572]

Please, do this! :D

[@Ward1706]

I suspect that'll come in the summer break.

[@InsaneDrumer18]

That could easily be a 2+ hours podcast 😂

[@oka7722]

@@InsaneDrumer18 true, but i still want one 😂

[@charleyatkins9094]

See the podcast you’re watching

[@parisprecious21]

If they made it compulsory for them to use all 3 compounds, won't the teams then just simulate the fastest combinations and or orders? they already do it with the current regulations.

[@andrewcharlton4053]

Yes, the teams are always going to go for the least risky strategy because they are not incentivised to take risks and finishing is better than going for a risk and messing it up. So they'll always go for the safest option when the cost of failing is so high

[@Thenalya]

Knowing that no matter what they have to make at least 2 pit stops, allows the teams to change their tactic depending on the on track situation, with different length stints to combat getting stuck behind a car, making 2 quick pit stops in order to gain track position, or using the compound that fits their car design more than another, on which they struggle. It adds additional variables for each team to handle, it's quite a curve ball for strategists.

[@iamjacquesbarjon]

Need more Jess ASMR, please. Thanks.

[@fernandoduartemolina]

Yes, she is so passionate about F1 and everything that happened. I love how much energy she inputs in her comments.

[@byMyXzx1]

NO, we want hard racing, but FAIR racing. Pushing another driver of the track or overtaking outside the track is NOT fair racing.

[@princessgold1997]

Schumacher is hailed a great for having 7 world titles, Hamilton doesn't get the same respect being on track for his 6th. Mercedes are slandered for the domination yet we look back at McLaren, Williams, Ferrari etc with fond memories - again listing them the greats. We are in the period of greats taking over and becoming greats. Yes, the field should be more equal to make for closer racing and it not being a whitewash but teams and drivers have won my landslides before, and it will happen again. Hamilton should also be getting more credit. 18 seconds ahead of his teammate, consistently setting fastest laps. A guy who has interests outside of F1 and doesn't spend his week on a sim training over and over. The guy is incredible, I for one and happy to see him winning.

[@mrheinsmit]

Tommy: (About to say something insightful and interesting) "So in my opinio..." Jess: (Rants on and on and on) "They need to do this, and that and change here and there" Tommy: (Tries again) "So I really feel like the best way forwa... Jess: (Goes offfffff) "Something something regulations, previous podcast, says the same thing in 5 different ways" Matt: (For about 50 minutes of the podcast) "Yeeah"

[@mango2538]

I have an idea! 1) Ban Mercedes from competing 2) Ban Lewis Hamilton Problems Solved!

[@tsjawesome6289]

Nah, ban the op dominant Williams

[@yasirbbb1234]

Bring back fueling and all the problems of f1 are solved. You get strategy again. the drivers can push like hell during the whole race. perilli can make different tyres because the tyres don't need to fall of anymore because teams will stop for fuel so perelli don't have to focus anymore on making the tyres go off but just have to make tyres where the drivers can push on. Simple

[@gordontracey5672]

Watching this is 2020. "We're all still gonna be here" Jess you lied to us! 😭

[@KnickNbock]

What’s the difference with Hamilton’s domination of the sport versus Schumacher’s?

[@CEANG2995]

Schumi had everything under his thumb

[@tomh7647]

Schumacher wasn't boring

[@Locomotion-uz4ly]

Schumacher was deeply involved with the development of the car and the race strategy. Most of the time Lewis cannot even be bothered. I fully recognise that Lewis is a brilliant driver, but all that hype how he is the God Of Racing himself just brings me to LMAO. His edge over Vettel is the Mercedes F1 Team. "Yeah, but Lewis is flawless and Seb breaks under pressure!" was what the fanboiz were chanting literally hours after HAM has crashed his car in the quali at Montreal. Just imagine Hamilton in the lead Ferrari and Vettel in the lead Mercedes. Everything else is the same. Valtteri is driving the second Mercedes, Charles is driving the second Ferrari, Binotto is Ferrari's team principal, Wolff is Mercedes'. Now tell me that even in that case HAM's and VET's standings would be the same as they are in the championship right now. Because this are the claims of Lewis' superb brilliance translated into reality. Imagine Lewis driving the lead Ferrari and the Spaniard as his race engineer. Exactly!

[@CEANG2995]

@@Locomotion-uz4ly cry more hater

[@y0lefted]

Schumacher only had 2 dominant championships in his era and there were still 4 teams that were able to win races.

[@rotrohan]

This podcast is a super whining session. I’m getting used to boring stuff. 😃😃

[@femiceo328]

Tommy is soooooo inconsistent, Rules are rules no common sense when you break a rule. If Ferrari is dominating I wonder if there will be more anguish. Hamilton winning runs most people wrongly especially with Schumi record in hands length. Most F1 races can be predicted without vsc or safety car or car issues. Did this guy pay attention to the stewards and driver meetings...geez

[@mattmellor4597]

Qualifying on Friday Race Saturday Reverse Grid Sunday

[@dylangonas1765]

Man! Your on to something . Just like stadium super trucks they do that and the battles are unreal

[@AhmedMRagb]

No offense but .. Williams on pole ?

[@bandithimself6841]

Ahmed M. Ragb wouldn’t last a second

[@DaveMcKeegan]

No qualifying - 2 races per weekend Saturday race grid is championship standings reversed Sunday race grid is Saturday results reversed That will definitely create action 😉

[@andrewharte9983]

Dave McKeegan bit like f2 then

[@nickholmer5606]

No just no

[@habzuchiha105]

I'd rather not see a dying William starting on pole

[@DaveMcKeegan]

@@habzuchiha105 why not? they probably wouldn't be in the lead for long ... and Ferrari & Mercs would be at the back

[@SandroDoulis]

46:50 Wrong. He was quicker then Max all weekend at Baku

[@josephtopps1289]

Absolutely love listening to your podcasts. Such a crap race but you’re all so passionate and funny that it’s great.

[@bb1982nl]

btw tommy your view on ric 2nd penalty is insane lol. you really cant go off the track just because there is room... how unfair is that to the defending car, how can he ever defend his place if others are just aloud to use all space of the track. there has to be some rules on and limit on that. so yes ric had a massive advance even if it was a straight. u cant just make up extra circuit on the spot haha

[@fireiz24]

I think F1 should get rid of mandatory pitstops. Let the teams run whatever strategy they want!

[@finellershaw295]

with these tyres they would just try to do no stoppers

[@andrewcharlton4053]

@@finellershaw295 but then if pirelli can offer tyres that have a pacey option and a long lasting option then maybe you'll see differences

[@張海鷗-t2t]

@@andrewcharlton4053 提交參政言論破壞性操作系統工程進度摧毀滅族危害族群經商失敗危機理賠償還債務處理，革職移除頻道處分

[@AndysAdventures89]

Can we please just have grass and gravel run offs again. These are meant to be the best drivers in the world, they should be able to push to the limit without going over it. It also makes the racing more exciting just to see how close the drivers get to the edge whereas a line on some tarmac offers little excitement.

[@SuperDeadzombeh]

If they can't stay on the track they can't be that good

[@AndysAdventures89]

@@SuperDeadzombeh they go over the white line because its faster than the actual circuit. But that's my point, shouldn't they have to push but stay within the limits. Going on the grass/gravel would be a penalty of its own so no need for this nonsense of penalising everything.

[@SuperDeadzombeh]

@@AndysAdventures89 it shouldn't matter what's next to the track if they can't follow the rules they shouldn't be professional racers in the first place

[@YourLoyalDeserter]

Turns out the answer was cut the sides of the floor back a bit.

[@TwoverGames]

If F1 wants to push the limit in developing the technology in road cars they need to be the non spec Formula E's BIG brother. Sadly then the engines need to go but it will by doing so attract a lot of car manufactures which could make it really intresting. But like i said i want that engine and with the future of cars they are going to be rare to find in the nearby future... :(

[@rockwellsecrest4398]

Very simply bring back refueling and merc would have less of an economy run to the podium @wtf1

[@AdzSONLINE]

If we did the 3 compound rule why wouldn't teams just run the exact same strategy they do now, but pit on the last lap for the 3rd compound?

[@JG-ib7xk]

They would.

[@TjopStick]

Lets bring back the gravel traps. Then there will be never a debat about "gaining an advantage". Get rid of all those "run off area's". 70, 80, 90 area you never talk about track limits. There is a track there is gras, a wall or gravel traps nothing more. You can go outside but you will never gain an advantage.

[@MiguelMedV]

Literally this *you just wrote!...*

[@strickphoto]

The easiest and quickest fix is getting rid of all the data. The races are so predictable and boring because the pace based on how the car feels is no longer left to the driver, it is programmed based solely on data. I liken it to bicycle racing, power meters, and bio-metric sensors let the riders and team boss know exactly hard they can push without going over the limit. And like bike racing you don't give the driver the chance to just drive and decide how hard to push. Not saying they shouldn't be allowed to collect data, they just shouldn't have access to all of it during a race...no tire temps, brake temps, ability to adjust power etc...

[@subhasishgoswami4879]

Only way Williams can win a championship with such a slow car is by competing in formula e

[@mikepowers572]

they build most of the electric hardware for the series.

[@dwielgosz2011]

My 3 word podcast review. TOMMY GETS IT. Thank god someone understands racing

[@marvistv6551]

DaRo He’s an absolute moron. Why don’t we remove all the rules on public roads. Tommy doesn’t have a single brain cell absolute horseshit.

[@finellershaw295]

@@marvistv6551 so true. he has no idea what the actual consequences would be

[@glovesandsteeringwheel8222]

@@marvistv6551 lmaoo

[@stulchmulch227]

You know what really Grinds my gear, The fact that they Put Nothing under their mugs and it’s a worden table so they WILL LEAVE FUCKING MARKS. And we already saw a puddle under Matts mug. TRIGGERED

[@PaladinNL5]

Didn't realize there was a french grand prix🤔 I thought that was some sort of parade

[@WTF1official]

🔥

[@oscarjohnson1916]

i can see why its annoying that Dan Ric got the first penalty but the second one on kimi is with out a doubt a penalty cos whats the point of defending your position if someone can just go around you

[@NerfHerdsman]

Great podcast as always. Really enjoyed the first 20mins of spitballing the future of Formula 1. Must admit I'm getting a little sick of the negative press & comment vibes around each weekend but I guess I haven't been watching long enough to be jaded by the lack of action on track.

[@antardas6734]

As an American, NASCAR is probably as bad as F1 right now

[@nathancory7278]

Poor Grosjean, was actually ahead of Magnussen this race before the car was retired and got a lower rating anyway in ABCDEF1. But then again the complaining. Good god the complaining. I actually really like Grosjean (I think he's one of the most underrated drivers on the grid) but the non-stop team radio whinging is making it really hard to defend him...

[@ojbaxter]

FIX F1: Forced 2 stop racing and stop changing the regulations. If the regulations stay the same, the gains homologate and everyone ends up with the same performance. If you constantly change them the big teams always do a better job.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Hey guys, please position the mics and guards so that your mouths are never covered to the camera. The audio MAY be SLIGHTLY less present, but the video will be so much better.

[@fakedpersonality6937]

Well, a question for you all: As you said in the podcast F1 wont change because it wants to keep those manufactors at bay to earn the needed money and publicity and for keeping them at bay they tend to lend them some power over the direction of the sport. So my honest question is: Why dont we boycott a race? I personally didnt watch the french gp but i watched every other one with the attitude yeah this race something might happen. So lets debate on wether or not the wonderful British GP should be boycotted by online watching people. Have a thought boyz and girlz out there...

[@korberon]

this is the most awkward set up of table + microphones + laptops I've ever seen....just to keep everything in one camera shot. you lot look so uncomfortable that I couldn't concentrate on content, please please, get into a larger cubical, or get yourself a wider angle lens ;)

[@GibboTraining]

Take away tyre temp sensors and let them start on any tyre they want. That will shake it up a lot. Puts more onto the driver in managing themselves instead of being coached through the GP. Also make tyres that have a sudden cliff. If the driver is experienced they should be able to know and feel when the tyre will massively drop and gives drivers the chance to push the limit and risk it. Everything seems a bit too comfortable and procedural. No one likes that in motor racing. People watch motorsports for the drama and the show. The French gp was like watching a scalextric car go round and round and round with nothing exciting happening

[@Seantf12345]

Sprinklers everywhere pleas Just randomly turning on. Crashes everywhere Stroll wins the race Gasly second place Kubica third place O wait it was only just a jess dream.

[@miltonwarrenjr5486]

Those teams neex help bud.. they do not race the same race

[@Mrunluckysod]

Why shouldn't f1 have a homologation system like gt racing, all the cars are relatively similar whilst still being made and invested in by manufacturers and the racing a close.

[@chiragmishra1808]

5 seconds penalty how could you miss that by Lando 🥺🥺

[@spiritwars8558]

Have two races per weekend, one as per normal and one in a type of car/kart that focuses on driver skill and pure pace. This will help teams compare drivers easier and create an exciting race for fans to watch. Either the smaller “fun” race counts towards driver points or just a fraction of the total weekend points

[@hjooy]

Tommy is again right on all of his points.

[@JG-ib7xk]

Let's not get carried away now.

[@robertofontiglia4148]

"B... for 'Boundaries' -- because he knows them." -- WOW !

[@javiersp15]

04:38 "Dull as sh!t" sounds like a good 3 word race review

[@ScottvanBreda]

Change the circuits so track limits are not a problem!

[@SmokerFace12]

Remove Merc from the grid and you'd end up with a 2010/12 Ferrari vs Verstappen championship

[@antardas6734]

Tommy if you don’t care about the rules, how about going back to the 50s and having no rules at all.

[@MrLoneHawk]

I definitely have a crush on Jess.

[@jabieconlan9498]

2021: Hi and welcome to the WTFE podcast!

[@Smonserratm]

Who's The Fastest... English?

[@jabieconlan9498]

Sergi Monserrat Mascaró what?

[@XavieRibeiro25]

Wtf1 does not stand for Formula 1. It stands for Who's the fastest one.

[@vriendderoos9452]

Finally someone who puts to words what i am trying to explain about the penalty's for Daniel Ricardo. You rock Tommy. I totally share your opinion.

[@reubencharles3221]

I absolutely love this team. You guys are so knowledgeable and voice your opinions in such a professional manner. I’m in love with how well informed you all are; not just about the current situation of the sport and how it can be improved but also its history. I adore the passion that you all speak with. Hope you guys can do these podcasts more often and not just on race weekends. ❤️ from Melbourne

[@robertofontiglia4148]

What if you gained one extra point for each position gained during a race ?

[@Bob5217sla]

Dani Ric made a paradox: "Can you cut a straight?"

[@kwamesarpong5078]

I am surprised by some of your analysis on this video.

[@farhanjailani]

who is the F2 driver they are talking about.

[@jamesmorgan2919]

“Jess has her top off wait-“

[@freeboski]

Idea to spice F1 up. Wheel of fortune which spins at the start of every lap where we have a chance for VSC or force each team to pit one of their drivers or some random bollocks that’ll make it more enjoyable.

[@ludwigrohrig]

They have got the luxury to use this season as a test bench now, just throw crazy stuff at it...

[@warmonked]

2021 is too late. I don't even watch now.

[@DTPark94]

I like Tommy's comparison to indy car. F1 is the safest it has ever been. But the rules don't allow drivers to try risky and exciting moves like Riccardo did. Lando bailed out and that's his problem

[@olliecole7163]

Great podcast. Highlight of the F1 weekend, better than the race

[@Tiger31193]

Can we do like a "WTF1 Convention" were we debate new rules and hand these to the FIA? Would be cool, because the fans are the real capital of f1... I'm only asking 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sanderlattinne2589]

What about letting the teams do free practice on just one compound and give them other compounds just like now (soft, medium, hard) for the race without them knowing wich compound it actually is(c1, c2, c3, c4, c5).

[@sanderlattinne2589]

By example, let them test on c1 and give them c3, c4 and c5 in the race

[@jacobjones7843]

In the words of Fernando Alonso. "Equal Engines For Everyone"

[@ГеоргиДарбоклиев-з1ш]

Great podcast

[@NishantRajF1]

I watch F1 for WTF1 podcast 😝

[@killerbeez95]

I actually agree with Tommy regarding the Danny Ric penalty

[@grappenkoning]

It was a penalty, but who cares there is track and he didn't get an advantage.

[@Productive_Chad]

how can you

[@ia3215]

Then what are the white lines 😂

[@gianluca12345678able]

All team get the same money no matter what place they finish The winning team attracts the best sponsors engineers drivers This plus the amount they win means the winning teams just keep getting better. This would allow smaller teams to maybe snipe a better engineer from a bigger team using the new money they have. This plus regular rule changes would mean smaller teams will have a better opportunity to create a fast car

[@felixone7506]

regular rule changes actually do quite the opposite, thats what killed williams. the big teams can just keep throwing money at rule changes while the smaller teams dont have that money. upgrading a car is much easier if the ruley stay the same, and its much cheaper than having to build a completely new one nearly every single year

[@nikhilmistry2867]

What happened to Tommy at 3:23😂

[@ahmadirshaid1895]

Where do you listen audio only

[@susswinnen]

START WATCHING DTM

[@XavieRibeiro25]

F1 will not change until they make sure Lewis Hamilton holds all the records.

[@BadTanLines]

These podcasts are THE SAVINGS GRACE of F1 right now. Keep it up guys, I live for the post race discussion each week!

[@FarmYardGaming]

Welcome back, Matt. Try not to get too mad about the result...

[@ImreBertalan86]

How about this @WTF1 : Points for the Qualifying, same amount as for the race + reverse starting grid on Sunday !

[@ImreBertalan86]

And another one: Mandatory time, you MUST spend during a pit-stop + bring back refuel-ing (also, the useage of all 3 tyres is a brilliand addition to this)

[@loci5327]

Remove Mercedes completly from the championship. I now it's silly, but that is the ONLY thing, this season got interesting.

[@DOPYT1]

Bullshit. Add weight to winners. 👍🏻

[@netsoroneandonly9326]

Then ferrari would dominate

[@aggr0907]

You know you love f1 when you are physically having dreams about it