Chequered Flag Extra: F1 Super Subs & the Home Grand Prix Curse
Summary
The hosts analyze the "home race curse" affecting drivers like Kimi Antonelli and review historic emergency stand-ins, from Michael Schumacher’s debut to Marcus Winkelhock’s rain-soaked lead. They play a trivia game on obscure F1 facts, including six-wheeled cars and drivers wearing glasses. Finally, they share listener hopes for the season’s finale and celebrate the Backstreet Boys performing at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro: Backstreet Boys and F1
The home race curse: Antonelli, Verstappen, and others
Historical home race failures: Ayrton Senna and Australians
F1 Super Subs: Schumacher, Russell, and Winkelhock
Hall of Shame: Badawi, Fisichella, and Nissany
Ad breaks: DJ Macio and Whole Foods
Pit Stop or Pants: F1 trivia game
Fan wishes: Wet races and Alonso's future
Las Vegas GP Boy Band and season wrap-up
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