365 - Azerbaijan GP Prerace 2026
Summary
Episode 365 of Shift+F1 marks the show’s one-year anniversary and features guest Rob Zachney. The hosts discuss the chaotic 2027 Formula 1 calendar, highlighting the return of Portimao and Istanbul alongside controversial sprint weekends in Monaco. They also analyze the legal troubles facing Mark Walter’s DWG Global, which threatens the stability of the Cadillac F1 team. The episode concludes with a track walk for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a roundup of fan reactions to the Spanish Grand Prix.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Brooks Ghost AMP running shoes
Intro and the meaning of 'Shift F1'
Weather banter: San Francisco vs Boston
Nostalgia: Bay Area life and IGN career path
Show recap and Patreon support
Movie review: Pegasus series and Bechdel test
Patreon shoutouts and sponsor mentions
2027 F1 Calendar: Chaos, Sprints, and Cancellations
Calendar details: Sprint weekends and track changes
Mark Walter legal issues and Andretti Cadillac team
Sponsor: Mint Mobile
Baku GP context: Remembrance Day and history
Baku track analysis: Weather, wind, and layout
Current F1 driver and team standings
Listener mail: Experiences at the Spanish GP
Critique of F1 broadcast direction and advertising
Listener mail: WWI games and personal stories
Listener mail: Racing events and heat safety
San Francisco climate and Archive.org servers
Albert Park GP ticket prices and membership tiers
Listener mail: Japanese Taiko F1 theme remix
Upcoming racing schedule and Baku race history
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