The VF1 Show with VF & Vincenzo VF Castro & Vincenzo Landino

In this episode of The VF1 Show, Vanessa and Vincenzo delve into the complexities of the F1 calendar and its impact on audience engagement. They also explore driver free agency, dissecting rumors and potential scenarios for how they'll impact existing contracts. The conversation then turns to the intriguing news of Liberty Media acquiring a majority stake in MotoGP, examining logistical challenges, potential benefits with Formula 1, and obstacles. Marketing strategies, sponsorship deals, and fan involvement are thoroughly analyzed, including the feasibility of crossover events and shared race weekends. Moreover, the hosts emphasize the importance of attracting fans to various motorsport series and discuss the potential for expansion in North America. They conclude by underscoring the necessity of careful planning and logistics for the success of any collaborative ventures.



Chapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion of F1 Schedule Challenges09:16 The Impact of Declining Viewership and the Role of Drama26:03 Balancing Driver Moves and the Importance of On-Track Action31:45 The Power Play in Formula One and MotoGP33:09 The Complexity of F1 Free Agency35:54 The Potential Impact on Drive to Survive37:45 The Benefits and Challenges of a Partnership41:25 Turning Joint Race Weekends into Spectacular Events44:26 Attracting More Money from the US48:36 The Appeal of Multiple Motorsport Series53:10 The Logistics Challenge for Joint VenturesIf you like this podcast, don’t forget to hit the subscribe button, give us a 5-star rating, and follow us on X and Instagram:



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In this episode, we talk about the issues fans have with the FIA and F1 in light of the Susie Wolff and Mohammed Ben Sulayem news. We also talk about the Australian GP and Williams’ decision to ground Logan Sergeant this weekend in favor of Alex Albon. If Formula 1 is the “pinnacle of motorsport” then how is it acceptable for teams to be so unprepared by not having critical components such as spare chassis? Perhaps, instead of pushing the issues with the spending cap, the series focus its attention on mandating a spending floor. 



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In this episode, we touch on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Ollie Bearman’s incredible drive for Ferrari, and briefly talk about some of the latest gossip from around the paddock. Adrian Newey to Ferrari?! Light the prayer candles, Tifosi! From team and driver domination, to fans not understanding the technical aspects of the sport, we talk about some of the issues the series has with fan retention—especially as viewership numbers worldwide are down after just two races. And should drivers have more say in the direction? 



From VF: Apologies for the mispronunciation of Ollie Bearman’s last name!



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DEATH! TAXES! MAX VERSTAPPEN AND THE DUTCH NATIONAL ANTHEM! 



In this episode, we recap the season-opening Bahrain GP and who the immediate winners and losers are. We take a deep dive into the latest in the Christian Horner scandal from an unexpected legal and ethical angle, and how content creators could be sabotaging future opportunities in media by putting personal bias and opinions over due process. We conclude the episode by discussing why the spending cap is failing the sport and why this sport will never be “equal;” the new DRS rule; and we read fan responses from X!



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With the first race of the season one a week away, we discuss observations from testing, and how Formula 1 could increase fan retention despite the predictability of the sport. We talk about the Christian Horner drama and why February 28th could be a critical day for his future in F1. And Could Carlos Sainz end up at Red Bull? We talk about why that seat is both the most and least desirable one on the grid, and the “musical cars” that will be free agency this season.



"There are two religions in Italy; there's the Catholic Church and there's Ferrari." -- Will Buxton (Drive to Survive, S6:E8 "Forza Ferrari")



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In this week’s episode, we unpack the details about Lewis Hamilton’s decision to move to Ferrari in 2025 and what that means for the rest of the grid. With fourteen drivers’ contracts up at the end of the season, who fills those coveted spots, and who’s likely out of a seat? We also discuss Formula 1’s rejection of the Andretti bid—and why they’ll continue to forge on. 



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