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Formula One fans, welcome back to the Grand Pricks podcast for our complete Monza Grand Prix race recap and analysis. This episode covers Max Verstappen's record-breaking victory at the Temple of Speed in Monza, where he dominated the Italian Grand Prix and surpassed Michael Schumacher's historic achievement.
Our discussion dives deep into McLaren's controversial "Papaya Rules" implementation during the championship battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. We analyse whether McLaren made the right strategic decision for the team while potentially impacting their drivers' individual title chances.
This Grand Prix recap also examines Ferrari's long-awaited upgrades and improved performance from both drivers at their home race. We provide rookie driver analysis, highlighting which newcomers impressed and which fell short during this crucial F1 weekend.
Beyond race analysis, we explore F1 behind-the-scenes drama, including Franco Colapinto's criticism of Alpine's merchandise pricing strategy. Plus, we dive into the unexpected world of Formula One fan fiction, ranking popular Wattpad romance stories featuring current drivers.
Our podcast includes a parody musical segment featuring our F1 version of "Bella Ciao" - fair warning about our questionable vocal abilities!
Next week's podcast will focus entirely on silly season contract negotiations, examining which drivers have secured their seats for next season and analysing the remaining uncertainties in the driver market.
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