For all the politics engulfing Formula One, one of its more curious sideshows bubbled quietly to the surface late last week.

Featuring Lawrence Barretto from Autosport. Peter questions the validity of Rob’s rostered show off, Pirelli creates a new Softy McSoftyface tyre compound, and we consider the future of the Brazilian Grand Prix.

A crash for Lewis Hamilton in qualifying forced him into a stunning fight from the back of the grid while Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel battled with the Briton’s Mercedes teammate for the victory.


Fernando CamposThe Strategy Report, powered by mobile strategy game Apex Race Manager, is an analysis and discussion podcast concerning the on-track tactical action at the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Felipe Massa retired from Formula One for the second year in a row.

This week’s guest is Fernando Campos from the podcast Fernando is Faster than You.

Monza is famous for its tifosi, Marina Bay is renowned as F1’s cosmopolitan night race and Silverstone is notorious for its traffic. But the Brazilian Grand Prix? It’s become known for its violent muggings.