Summary
Carlos Sainz proposes a radical change to Formula One, suggesting that drivers rotate between teams, spending two races with each. He believes this would create a more genuine driver's championship and level the playing field, as it would require teams to develop cars that suit all drivers. While the idea is intriguing, the hosts acknowledge the impracticalities, including logistical challenges and the potential disruption to team dynamics and sponsorships.
As the conversation shifts to the upcoming race in Austria, the hosts discuss Ferrari's new engine upgrades and the implications of the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system. This system allows teams lagging behind the performance benchmark to receive extra upgrades, raising questions about fairness and the impact on competition. The hosts express mixed feelings about whether penalizing successful teams undermines the spirit of competition, while also recognizing the need for a balanced playing field to maintain viewer interest.
In response to a listener's question about driver communication during races, the hosts explain that while drivers may report issues like losing power, teams rely on telemetry data to diagnose problems. They emphasize the complexity of diagnosing issues in real-time and the importance of quick decision-making by engineers to assist drivers. The episode concludes with a discussion on Mercedes' recent decision to withdraw a right of review regarding penalties from the Monaco race, highlighting the strategic considerations teams must navigate in the competitive landscape of Formula One.
Show Notes
Would Carlos Sainz' wild vision for a new-look F1 - where drivers get two races in each car over a season - create a true Drivers Championship? Why did Mercedes really withdraw their right of review after Monaco? When a drivers complains about 'power' over the radio what can his team actually do for him? And as Ferrari prepare to bring major upgrades to this weekend's Austrian GP - are ADUO's good for the sport and have the Scuderia been hiding their power? After Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes unbeaten streak last time out, Naomi & Jolie answer more of your questions ahead of this weekend's action. Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow Email: [email protected] Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Senior Producer: Sophie Penney Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal Junior Video Editor: Eliza Nogueira Social Media Producer: Jasmine Wissart Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells
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