The Parc Fermé

Join Grace and me as we review the FIA prize-giving gala from Rwanda covering style, length, etiquette and crowd management. We also cover the Formula 1 news of the week and offer some anecdotal tales for good measure. I do hope MBS weighed each award recipient prior to them taking the stage.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests01:30 Reflections on the Abu Dhabi Race03:10 Celebrating McLaren's Success04:55 Trophy Design and Awards Ceremony06:54 Lando's Life and F1 News08:55 Prize Giving Ceremony Highlights10:11 Jackie Ickx and the Gala Experience12:25 MBS and the FIA's Power Dynamics20:51 Concerns Over FIA's Governance23:58 Final Thoughts on FIA's Future24:15 Escalating FIA Drama25:00 Heat Management in Formula 128:03 Innovations in Driver Cooling Systems31:02 Changes to DRS Regulations33:05 Reflections on the Offseason38:57 Controversies Surrounding Lance Stroll47:32 Controversies and Personalities in F152:20 The Impact of New Fans on F157:50 The Evolution of F1 Knowledge01:01:45 Imposter Synd