Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Let's Torque!

This week, Shaun "Slomo" Polidano and Aaron "Zorra" Best take you through the whirlwind of the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. In true Let's Torque fashion, expect Eurovision flair mixed with intense F1 action as the hosts dissect a thrilling race.

Episode Timeline:

Opening
Shaun and Aaron introduce the episode with their usual gay wit, tying in Spanish Eurovision history to set a festive tone for discussing the Spanish Grand Prix.

Race Summary
Explanation of the importance and activities during the practice sessions and why they're crucial for teams and drivers.

Weekend Highlights

• Discussion on the significance of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for testing new upgrades.
• Recap of Free Practice outcomes and incidents.
• Qualifying drama and results, emphasising the surprising performances and disappointments.
• Detailed analysis of the race day strategies, key overtakes, and pivotal moments that defined the Grand Prix outcome.

Open Discussion
Deep dive into specific teams and drivers' performances:

• Red Bull's strategy and Verstappen's skill overcoming practice issues.
• Mercedes' strong showing and the implications for their season.
• Ferrari's struggles and their tactical decisions during the race.
• McLaren's competitiveness and Norris's pursuit of Verstappen.

Broader impact of the race results on the championship standings and team dynamics.

Tops and Bottoms
Shaun and Aaron shared their highlights and lowlights from the weekend, which included standout driver performances and team strategy mishaps.

Closing
Reflections on the race and a look ahead to the upcoming Grand Prix in the triple-header series.

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Let’s Torque is hosted, produced and edited by Shaun Polidano and Aaron Best. Our show is an entertainment podcast, and the views expressed by the hosts and guests are meant for entertainment purposes only.

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