Rewriting the Rules | ep 993

About this episode

Todd and Grace discuss recent developments in Formula One, including FIA governance and Monaco's race regulations.

In this episode, Todd and Grace delve into the latest developments in Formula One, including the potential removal of FIA presidential term limits, Monaco's race regulations for 2026, and the broader implications for the sport's governance and competition. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 02:45 FIA Presidential Term Limits and Governance 10:58 Debate on Power Dynamics in FIA 22:21 Monaco Grand Prix and Technical Regulations 24:00 Regulatory Changes in Formula One 27:40 Impact of Regulations on Mercedes 30:16 Monaco's Unique Challenges 33:23 The Ongoing Battle Against Mercedes 36:38 Fracturing Power Unit Regulations 39:47 The Future of Power Units in Formula One 47:52 Regulatory Challenges in Formula One 48:49 The Future of Combustion Power in F1 49:58 Transitioning to New Technologies 51:02 Ross Brawn's New Role in MotoGP 53:38 McLaren's Historical Struggles 54:35 MotoGP Highlights and Race Analysis 57:23 Kimi Antonelli's Influence in Racing 59:48 Upcoming Changes in MotoGP 01:02:35 Critique of Race Coverage 01:04:29 Legal Battles in F1 01:05:56 Oscar Piastri's New Species 01:07:01 Weather Challenges in Racing www.theparcferme.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Todd, Grace

Topics covered

• Formula One
• FIA governance
• Monaco Grand Prix
• regulatory changes
• Mercedes challenges
• MotoGP highlights

Keywords

• FIA
• Formula One
• Monaco Grand Prix
• Mercedes
• regulations
• MotoGP
• Ross Brawn
• Kimi Antonelli
• Oscar Piastri

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIA, Mercedes, MotoGP

Places: Monaco

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