Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen vs 100 Go-Karts
Summary
Hosted by Damon Hill and Becky Evans, this special Checkered Flag episode covers a unique event at Silverstone where Max Verstappen attempts to overtake 100 go-kart drivers. The podcast features interviews with Verstappen, his race engineer, and fellow competitors discussing the chaos of the mass start and the challenges of holding off the F1 champion. The hosts also analyze the newly released 2027 F1 calendar, debating the addition of ten sprint races including Monaco, and discuss potential circuit returns such as Istanbul Park and Hockenheim.
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Sponsors: Whole Foods and Cadillac V-Series
Intro: Max Verstappen vs 100 Go Karts at Silverstone
Becky Evans explains the race format and chaos
Becky's karting experience and track layout
Speed differences between F1 and go karts
Race rules: shortcuts and no DRS
Interview with Max Verstappen
Arvid Lindblad's performance and driving tests
Circuit debate: Madrid and potential returns
Nostalgia for Sepang and the 2012 race
Istanbul Park and German circuits debate
Proposal for an F1 race in Africa
2027 Calendar: 10 Sprint races including Monaco
Becky's survival strategy for the race
Sponsor: Whole Foods Market
Sponsors: Niall Rogers and Hershey's
Interview with Red Bull engineer Richard Cook
Meet competitors: Pye Face and Matt Jones
Fan reactions to F1 season and sprint races
Pre-race predictions and send-off
Post-race results: Becky's top 25 finish
Sponsors: Amex, Midas, and closing remarks
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