HILL & HERBERT: Lando's title push, tearing up the racing rulebook, and Ferrari's 'talk less' turmoil
The Race F1 Podcast
Nov 16
HILL & HERBERT: Lando's title push, tearing up the racing rulebook, and Ferrari's 'talk less' turmoil
HILL & HERBERT: Lando's title push, tearing up the racing rulebook, and Ferrari's 'talk less' turmoil

The Race F1 Podcast
Nov 16
Damon and Johnny dive back into the world of Formula 1 with a candid, experience-driven conversation about the evolving dynamics at play in the current season. From driver mentality to team politics, they unpack the layers behind recent performances and controversies, offering insights only seasoned insiders could provide.
Lando Norris’s rise is attributed to improved focus and maturity, aided by simplifying cockpit data to enhance performance. McLaren's progress contrasts with Ferrari’s struggles, where internal mismanagement and muzzled driver communication have hampered results. The duo critiques F1’s overtaking rules for discouraging instinctive racing, advocating for driver-led resolutions over steward interventions. They reflect on legendary overtakes from their careers, highlighting how past eras demanded greater adaptability and courage. Comparisons between modern and historical F1 underscore a shift from driver-centric racing to data dependency. A notable clash involving Fernando Alonso reveals the emotional toll of high-stakes rivalries, while Verstappen’s quiet response to criticism sparks debate on accountability and legacy. Throughout, the importance of trust, autonomy, and direct confrontation in racing culture remains central.
05:23
05:23
Removing delta time from the dashboard helped Lando Norris gain 23 points on Oscar.
17:27
17:27
Max Verstappen's drive in Brazil compared to Senna and Lewis.
22:26
22:26
Kimi was too tight and didn't give Oscar enough room under new overtaking rules.
31:52
31:52
Contact in races has increased due to stronger cars making clean passes difficult.
42:11
42:11
Drivers must be allowed to criticize the car to drive improvement.
47:03
47:03
Niki Lauda gave Enzo Ferrari blunt feedback about the team's direction.
57:15
57:15
Overtaking Michael Schumacher in Hungary was a standout moment.
1:01:54
1:01:54
Teams' pursuit of perfection through data can make racing less exciting
1:06:55
1:06:55
Alonso's radio criticism demotivates factory staff