Formula1 Jokes and SIDVIN Festival of Speed

Published: Dec. 6, 2012, 6:06 p.m.

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Our first off-season Formula1 podcast and we thought we wouldn\\u2019t have much to speak about. However, ten minutes into our pre-podcast talk and we ended up striking out topics to ensure we don\\u2019t overshoot our usual time limit! Now such is Formula1\\u2026\\nHere\\u2019s a brief on what RJ Rishi Kapoor and I spoke about in our latest podcast: \\n-\\tWe try but are unable to stay away from talking about Formula1\\n-\\tAnd we share Ross Brawn\\u2019s joke\\u2026! (Did you find it funny too?)\\n-\\tWill Hamilton and Mercedes give Schumacher the credit for the 2013 Formula1 season? (Read: Hamilton To Replace Schumacher In Mercedes In 2013)\\n-\\tThe Flag Saga (as we call it!):\\no\\tFIA\\u2019s role\\no\\tAnd why on earth is Ecclestone criticizing Ferrari for it?? Hear my view!\\n-\\tButton is our \\u2018tyre man\\u2019, do you think Pirelli should change tyre characteristics for next season? \\n-\\tAnd Rishi tries to be a \\u2018tyre man\\u2019 too \\u2013 hear his view on a different strategy that Pirelli should follow. Anyone put him in touch with Ecclestone and the FIA?\\n-\\tWe do a roundup of the seats waiting to be confirmed for 2013 \\u2013 who do you want to see in Sahara Force India, Caterham and Marussia? Share your thoughts!\\n-\\tThe Indian Formula1 drivers and their tryst with the Race of Champions \\u2013 some respite for motor-racing fans this off-season (Read: Narain Karthikeyan And Karun Chandhok In The Race Of Champions)\\n-\\tRishi passes it off as local stuff, but knows it\\u2019s important for Indian Motorsport \\u2013 we speak about the SIDVIN Festival of Speed. Why is it important? \\nThis off-season, we will aim to bring to you our weekly Formula1 podcasts and will talk about issues that we don\\u2019t otherwise get to speak about in Formula1. Anything you\\u2019d like to hear us speak about? Anything you\\u2019d like us to discuss? Feel free to write to us! We are listening\\u2026

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