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Mailboxboxbox this lap! Listeners sent us plenty of inside info from the Miami Grand Prix grandstands. They tilled the Champagne Garden and bought McLaren merch. We also discuss reactions to the race from Max Verstappen fans and haters. Daniel Ricciardo is under serious pressure to retain his seat if you put any stock into our show. There were some delicious Formula Brunch submissions for Miami. Carlos Sainz got all of us steamed up. Finally, we have a long think about our "hop 3" to fill out our beer podiums! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix! Sebastian Vettel wore his underwear on top of his racing suit, and Lewis Hamilton wore 3 watches, 10 rings, and a bunch of necklaces. Valtteri Bottas had 3 different helmet designs. Mermaids were trackside in the Hard Rock Beach Club pools. Martin Brundle wore a fun shirt and had a super fun gridwalk with Patrick Mahomes? Willy T. Ribbs treated fans to great interviews after the race. The cooldown room showcased a shirtless Carlos Sainz. The podium brought out Dan Marino and Pirelli football helmets. It doesn't get more Miami than the F1 weekend we just had in Miami! There was some racing too... Max Verstappen had an impressive win. Alex Albon scored more points. Mick Schumacher mucked up a points finish. Valtteri Bottas obeyed Mercedes team orders. Ferrari scored a double podium finish. Did we mention Martin's giggle-filled gridwalk? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix festivities have begun days before the cars hit the track! Tune in for our preview of what will be mayhem in Miami. Where have the drivers been hanging out? Where is Fernando Alonso? Who is hanging out with Michael Jordan? How many special helmets will be on the grid? Which celebrities will be on the grid? Will Dan Marino's statue come to life? Welcome to Miami! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

It's Miami week so we need to clear out the Mailboxboxbox and news stories to make room for what we expect to be a crazy F1 weekend in South Beach! Thanks to all the listeners for sending us great pictures, videos , voicemails, and messages. We were sent stuff about accents, Formula Brunch, Neat Burger reviews, and more Imola thoughts. There is also news about Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Magnussen, Formula 1 Race Directors, and Nikita Mazepin. Join us for some laughs as we get prepped for Miami where the heat is on and debut a new outro! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our discussion of the F1 Imola Grand Prix (because the full race name is too long)! We had a reporter at the track to provide us with daily recaps of the first Formula 1 Sprint weekend of the season. Drivers were on "spin"termediate tires Friday with the gravel seeing lots of action. Qualifying had rain and red flags. The Saturday Sprint felt like a kart race and had lame medals for the top 3. The Sunday race was lacking DRS and had lame track outline trophies with no flare. We finally got invited back to the cool down room after the race. We may have come up with the proper term for a Formula 1 Sprint Grand Slam after Max Verstappen got Pole Position, Sprint win, Grand Prix win, Purple Point, and led every lap... Diamond Drive™! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for an episode stacked with listener Mailboxboxbox submissions, breaking racing news, and a preview of this weekend's F1 Imola GP! Listeners sent in voicemails and messages discussing Sergio Perez, Romain Grosjean, tattoos, Australian Grand Prix attendees, Foster's beer, George Russell's bone structure, Formula 1 honeymooners, soup of the day, and beyond. The news covers the Mercedes versus Aston Martin safety car, Kevin Harvick's son ending up in Formula 1 or NASCAR, another F1 star having his watch stolen, and Günther Steiner's fortune cookie quote. Finally, we preview the Imola Grand Prix. The Sprint is back! Qualifying could be rainy! What trophy will Imola offer up this season? Can somebody spoil Ferrari's homecoming? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our review of the F1 Australian Grand Prix! There are new rules about racing in jewelry and underwear. Alex Albon did magical things in his Williams. Pirelli shook up the tire options. McLaren's livery looks amazing in the sunshine. George Russell continues to be consistent. Sebastian Vettel rode a scooter. Carlos Sainz had a sloppy weekend. Charles Leclerc dominated. Hopefully, that's enough highlights and teasers to pique your interest... SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Australian Grand Prix. It's finally time to go down under again, mates! First, we empty a packed Mailboxboxbox. Listeners chime in on our Formula 1 stats, 300 episodes and counting, Valtteri Bottas' new clip art helmet, Purple Sector weddings, George Russell eating sushi with a fork, and more. We also have a quick Las Vegas Grand Prix discussion and plan to do a deep dive when the race schedule gives us an opening. Then we head down under to talk Australian Grand Prix. F1 finally makes its return to Albert Park in Melbourne, and we are super stoked! An exciting race can always be expected when you look at previous results. The new cars work, but drivers will now get 4 DRS zones. Lewis Hamilton has had super Saturdays and struggled on Sundays in Australia. Haas either DNFs or finishes 6th. The last call race start time means Formula Brunch will become a midnight snack. This race will be fun! Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our 2022 F1 Helmut on Helmets breakdown of all the drivers' base helmet designs! We kick things off by diving into a loaded Mailboxboxbox. The Queen of Formula Brunch announces her return, Crofty gets attacked for his DRS verbal crutch, and we discuss other thoughts from the listeners. Then we analyze all 20 helmets with a bonus lid from Nico Hülkenberg. A favorite is selected from each team, and the helmet podium is announced from our top 10. We can't wait to see and discuss all the specialty helmets throughout the season in future Helmut on Helmets segments. Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our review of episodes 6-10 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 on Netflix! Jost Capito plays with his hair and asks drivers to squeeze balls. Yuki Tsunoda makes fart, poop, and porn jokes. Valtteri Bottas does squats in the gym and doesn't do squat on the track. Toto Wolff asks his drivers to put their balls on the dashboard. Sergio Perez's nickname Checo means "big dick." Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix dropped jaws again this season, and we discuss all the zaniness! Nico Hülkenberg remained in the car for Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin. Drones were attacking oil refineries down the road from the track. Lewis Hamilton struggled on Saturday but salvaged a point on Sunday. Checo Perez pulled a rabbit out of his hat for pole position then got jobbed in the race. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc treated us to another duel in the desert. ATV zambonis had a busy weekend thanks to Nicholas Latifi and Mick Schumacher. Tune in as we discuss all the craziness that happened on, off, and around the Formula 1 track in Jeddah! Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our Saudi Arabian Grand Prixview! We have to start by emptying a bulging Mailboxboxbox that covers every topic under the Middle Eastern sun. Then we need to discuss our Purple Sector F1 Fantasy League. Finally, we can dive into the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! Rumors are spreading of an even bigger podium, fireworks, drone show, etc. We make lots of ridiculous predictions and jump to lots of conclusions after only one race... Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our race recap of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix! We finally got to see the new 18-inch rubber meet the road for real. Practice gave us plenty of fireworks with Mercedes finding lots of pace, Alpine bodywork peeling off, and multiple visor cams. Formula 1 also unveiled a bevy of new TV graphics. Qualifying brought excitement up and down the grid with plenty of new faces in Q3. The race gave us plenty of battles and seemed to validate the new car designs. In the end, it was disaster for Red Bull and Max Verstappen, a podium for Lewis Hamilton, and a pizza party for Ferrari! Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our deep dive team-by-team 2022 Formula 1 season prixview (and sort of Bahrain Grand Prixview)! Here is a teaser of what we discuss for each team: Mercedes still has Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull still has Max Verstappen. Ferrari has all the preseason hype. McLaren needs vintage Daniel Ricciardo. Aston Martin has a new Team Principal (with a punny name). Alpine has Larry Stroll's old Team Principal and pink sponsor. AlphaTauri may step out of Red Bull's shadow. Alfa Romeo has a driver lineup that has us scratching our heads. Williams is going young and fun. Haas can't be any worse... Right?! We also predict which teammate will reign supreme in every squad's driver lineup and make some fun season-long predictions. Join our F1 Fantasy league using code d2f54cbc91 SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our review of episodes 1-5 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 on Netflix. Team Principals are talking more trash than ever with plenty of cussing. Günther Steiner may still be posing atop the mountain. Zak Brown plays hockey, gets tattooed, and does a shoey. Christian Horner needs to buy a guinea pig and a helicopter. Toto Wolff breakfast orders are our new favorite thing. Join our F1 Fantasy league! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for the state of the sector. The final testing sessions have begun. Drive to Survive is about to drop. Mercedes finally opened up the kimono. Red Bull may show us some leg tomorrow. Haas is still dominating the news cycle. Who will make our hair podium? We break it all down and forecast what will come next week before the first checkered flag of the season! JOIN OUR F1 FANTASY LEAGUE NOW! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

The Formula 1 season is right around the corner with Bahrain F1 Testing and Netflix releasing Drive to Survive this week then the Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend! Tune in to get caught up on the Mailboxboxbox and the latest motorsport news! Fans reached out about Max Verstappen winning 8 championships in a row, Kimi Raikkonen's new gig, and geopolitics. Things are still getting worse for Haas. Imola is extended to continue raising the bar in trophies. Aston Martin's new team principal is named Mike Krack, and the jokes will be endless! There is another Formula 1 video game coming out, but will people want to play it? Remember to join the Purple Sector F1 Fantasy League! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for the latest news on Russian/Belarusian motorsport sanctions! We do a quick Mailboxboxbox before breaking down the breaking news. The FIA announced a toothless decision, the UK went for a full ban, F1 nuked the Russian Grand Prix, then Haas made some not-so-subtle social media posts. On the fun side of things, Max Verstappen got a massive contract extension, Toto Wolff brought his Mercedes W13 to Harvard, and Christian Horner demanded that the fans get to hear FIA Radio. Remember to join the Purple Sector F1 Fantasy League! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

What's Russia up to these days...? Tune in and we'll tell ya! We answer lots of Mailboxboxbox questions about what will happen in Formula 1 now that Russia is getting sanctioned left and right for invading Ukraine. Haas has a sponsorless livery, may be replacing Nikita Mazepin, and could end up selling to Michael Andretti. The F1 Russian GP is sort of maybe kinda cancelled?! On a lighter note, we also discuss the Alfa Romeo livery that was finally revealed! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Almost all the F1 liveries have been unveiled, and we discuss Ferrari, Mercedes, and multiple flavors from Alpine. Haas also tweaked their Barcelona livery for obvious sponsor reasons. Formula 1 Testing in Barcelona has finished and gives us the chance for lots of snap judgements and reactions. We also try to rank the teams way too early based off of absolutely nothing. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Breaking news brought us back to the studio! Michael Masi has been demoted from his F1 Race Director position. We will dive into the details... eventually. Otmar Szafnauer is the new Team Principal at Alpine. We think we know how he smuggled sensitive information over from Aston Martin. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

We've been gone. Now we're back! The stewards derail our conversation early, but we refocus and discuss the liveries that have been revealed thus far. Larry Stroll gets impersonated and raked over the coals. Haas takes all the heat. Zak Brown and McLaren get lots of love. Williams turns heads. Tune in for all our initial reactions in the 2022 Formula 1 livery unboxing! The good news is that we still have 4 liveries left to unbox... SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

You are cordially invited to attend the 2021 Purple Sector Awards! Slip into your finest formal attire, pour a stiff drink, and walk the purple carpet to celebrate an unforgettable season of Formula 1. Sectors will be handed out in the following categories: Best Grand Prix Best Drive Worst Drive Best Trophy Worst Trophy Best Helmet Design Worst Helmet Design Best Livery Best Anthem We will also revisit the best F1 radio from last season and crown a King of the Radio! Sectors were also given out for Best Guest and the 2021 Purple Sector F1 Fantasy League podium. Thank you for driving with us on what was another spectacular season! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our take on the bonkers F1 2021 season finale that was the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! The Charles Leclerc visor cam was awesome to see all weekend and even in the race. Yuki Tsunoda gave us great blue radio on Saturday then balled out on Sunday. Nicholas Latifi outqualified George Russell for only the second time then made Michael Masi's Sunday a nightmare. Checo became a "legend" on Sunday according to Max Verstappen. Toto Wolff was trying to do the Race Director's job while Christian Horner was pumping his fists. There was too much craziness in this race to tease it all in this description so just listen in ASAP! Did Mercedes track position strategy lose Lewis Hamilton the Formula 1 title? Did Max Verstappen deserve to hoist the hardware? Will this title ultimately be decided in court? Tune in to find out while we dish out some thank you notes below: Thank you to Kimi Raikkonen for all the years of exciting racing and even more exciting team radio and interviews. Thank you to Haas for going out with a whimper in the form of a photoshopped Gene Haas and absent Nikita Mazepin. Thank you to Pirelli for making a creepy joke about the new 18-inch tires. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Buckle up as we preview the grandest of prix that is the 2021 Formula 1 season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix! We will pump up your tires with an epic trailer that sets the stage for this duel in the desert. The Mailboxboxbox is full of great Formula Brunch talk, Hamilfan emotions, Max superfan thoughts, a voicemail about helmets, curse words, and a Checo Perez defense. We preview the F1 finale at Yas Marina by reporting the standard Middle East weather, discussing the reimagined circuit, and highlighting battles to watch up and down the grid. Michael Masi is trying to talk tough, and we hope the stewards and Mr. Masi don't decide the title. Our bold predictions forecast potential battle results and tease a potential race then embrace. Remember to pour some bubbly out for Kimi Raikkonen as he rides off into the sunset. It all comes down to this... Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen. Toto Wolff versus Christian Horner. Mercedes versus Red Bull. Michael Masi versus everybody. Formula Brunch versus your plumbing. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our breakdown of the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! Michael Masi and the stewards were busier than ever, and we still aren't sure exactly what happened. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were involved in a ton of incidents, Esteban Ocon was driving his balls off, and Haas was done early. Our heads are still spinning after this wacky penultimate race to the Formula 1 season that was loaded with drones, light shows, fireworks, flat rose water, and stunning trophies. Max and Lewis have 1 more race to decide the Driver's Championship that is all square after Jeddah. Aston Martin also finally got to show off their safety car that was colored Saudi Arabian green. Where was Daniel Ricciardo? Why can't Yuki Tsunoda show up on Sundays? How come Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonnen love making contact? What the heck is Michael Masi thinking? Tune in to find out! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! We are expecting a fast, fun race on what looks to be a tight track. Our bold predictions range from finally seeing an Aston Martin safety car (wrapped in the Saudi flag) to Daniel Ricciardo doing a rose water shoey on the podium. Buckle up for a lap loaded with 27 "corners" at the newly created Jeddah circuit. We also open up the Mailboxboxbox to discuss spicy food, Formula Brunch, hot young studs, Christian Horner crying, and more. Thanks are also given to our listeners after Turkey Day for their support, and a listener going to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a Purple Sector shirt. Cyril Abiteboul FINALLY got his tattoo to honor his podium bet with Daniel Ricciardo! There is an in depth discussion about the YouTube video showing the entire inking. Sir Frank Williams sadly passed away recently, and we go through the crazy numbers his team has achieved in Formula 1. More details have also emerged about Nikita Mazepin's new chassis that he recently wrecked. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the F1 Qatar Grand Prix! The weekend was full of lots of numerology: + McLaren's 900th Grand Prix + Lewis Hamilton won on his 30th different circuit in Formula 1 + Fernando Alonso locked up the 2nd longest gap between podiums There was no safety car even with tires popping left and right because it was Aston Martin's weekend of course. Lewis Hamilton, Alpine, and Max Verstappen had stellar weekends while McLaren and AlphaTauri struggled mightily. Lando Norris had a late puncture, and Daniel Ricciardo had fuel issues. Nikita Mazepin was nowhere to be found all weekend. The stars of the pre-race festivities were the World Cup trophy and the cowboy kid in the anthem choir. The drama also continued with the stewards after yellow flag decisions in qualifying and Red Bull bosses being summoned after the race. Tires and stewards ruled the race while Lewis Hamilton ruled the roost. The podium gave us endless fireworks, a track lights show, and intriguing dual exhaust trophies! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Qatar Grand Prix! We kick things off with a deep Mailboxboxbox full of Mazepin attacks, Brazilian lemonades, and mistaken love triangles. There was also some serious Helmut on Helmets housekeeping to do after a ton of special lids at COTA, Mexico City, and Interlagos. Valtteri Bottas' girlfriend was busted for her design techniques. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen went big for Brazil. Lots of fun analyzing all the recent headgear. This race weekend will be a new experience for Formula 1 fans and drivers (except Sergio Perez and Nikita Mazepin). Mercedes is trying to claim a 3-stopper may be quickest. We are hoping for multiple stops... The Losail International Circuit will certainly be putting on a night light show and fireworks up and down the grid! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the crazy F1 Brazilian aka Sãu Paulo Grand Prix! The stewards were busy all weekend, and Lewis Hamilton got busy in Brazil. Max Verstappen was fined 50,000 Euro while Lewis Hamilton stacked up a total of 25 spots worth of penalties over the Formula 1 Sprint weekend. Why was Nikita Mazepin crying to the media? What is the best way to kidnap a steward? When did Toto Wolff transform into a werewolf? Who will actually win the Championships this season?! Can F1 find any more duties for Felipe Massa? We discuss all those happenings and so much more from the insanity that was the Brazilian Sprint weekend. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix! We empty the Mailboxboxbox to discuss Formula Brunches from Mexico, Daniel Ricciardo sightings, Kimi Raikkonen drops, and Red Bull haikus. There are also lots of rumors swirling and interesting news stories. F1 has unveiled a new logo promoting its hybrid engines (7 years late), Christian Horner is still poking the Wolff at Mercedes in the media, and Yuki Tsunoda makes pennies per lap while Lewis Hamilton earns a modest salary per revolution. Is maternity leave messing with Mercedes' race strategy? What was Nikita Mazepin's total bill at the Mexican nightclub? How much beer did it take for Valtteri Bottas to recharge his batteries on his Mexico vacation? Finally, we discuss what we expect to see at the Sprint weekend format in Brazil. A few teams only got some of their engines and components Thursday before Friday qualifying due to flight delays. Will Lewis Hamilton take an engine penalty? Will any of our bold predictions come true? What will we be drinking for the Brazilian Formula Brunch? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the F1 Mexico Grand Prix! What a fun Formula 1 weekend it was thanks to the rabid fans, Checo chants, stadium section thundersticks, and Sergio Perez's family! Things started off with Valtteri Bottas professing his love for tacos, snatching pole position, and wearing a Fangio replica helmet and goggles around the grid. The competition heated up when Max Verstappen got around both Mercedes in turn 1 on his way to a dominant race win ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The crowd went wild for a Sergio Perez podium and Kygo concert. We break down all the action on track, off the track, and at the Formula Brunch feasts! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

We have a very special episode of Purple Sector today as we not only preview the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, but we also hop on the phone with Reid Yager who was a corporate guest of McLaren in the paddock club at Austin. First and foremost, Mut and RyGuy breakdown the very fun video that F1 finally posted of the free throw contest at the United States Grand Prix. Some drivers definitely surprised us with the quality of their shooting, and others downright disappointed. There is also some great news to get into as we discuss the WWE providing a “title belt” to Jamie Chadwick after she won the W Series championship for a second year in a row. The F1 “Overtaking Award” is getting very tight as we head into the final races of the season. Does Sebastian Vettel have what it takes to hang onto the top spot? Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz are nipping at his heels… Lastly, it seems that the Andretti and Sauber deal for a potential takeover of that F1 team has fallen through, which is unfortunate to say the least. Sigh. The engines will be firing up in Mexico this weekend, with everything and then some on the line for the championship still between both Max and Lewis, and their respective teams. Will Red Bull have a “Perez problem” on their hands if Checo is dialed in this weekend? Would the Mexican fans burn the place down if they swap Max for Checo late in the race for the win? What can Mercedes do this weekend to claw as much performance out of their package at altitude in Mexico City? Would they dare give Hamilton a new engine and grid penalty? And most importantly, is everyone sleeping on Ferrari this weekend? We answer all these questions and more in our Mexican Grand Prix preview. We were fortunate to be joined by our good friend Reid Yager for an interview today. Reid is the Global Director of communications and PR for Blokhaus, the company that manages the marketing and PR for the Tezos blockchain eco-system which sponsors both McLaren and Red Bull. Reid was lucky enough to be the corporate guest of McLaren in Austin for the United States Grand Prix and we have a fun chat with him about how the whole experience went. Not only did Reid get to enjoy the lavish accommodations of the paddock club but he also got to meet Zak Brown and Pierre Gasly! Tune in as Reid gives us all kinds of juicy details from behind the curtain in Austin!

Tune in for our recap of an insane weekend at COTA for the F1 US Grand Prix! We weave in the happenings from our trip with what happened on the track. The rendezvous with listeners was exceptional, the track was loaded with fans doing shoeys, and Sergio Perez fans were out in force and chanting. Circuit of the Americas delivered action every day, and we break it all down for you with a way too comprehensive episode. Formula 1 really put on one heck of a show in Austin, TX! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

It's almost time to go racing in the F1 United States Grand Prix at COTA! We reveal our plans for the long weekend in Austin, TX including a meetup on Friday: Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX Friday @ 7pm Kool & the Gang have also been announced for the post-race concert. We dive into the Mailboxboxbox to wonder about Lewis Hamilton's racing dream team and hear from listeners excited for COTA. There is lots of news covering Red Bull and Haas aerodynamicists, Danica Patrick, Formula 1 drivers popping up all over the world, and Zak Brown confirming Daniel Ricciardo will drive Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Wrangler stock car at COTA this weekend. Finally, we preview the race this weekend, tease what to watch for, and make bold predictions. See y'all on the track (literally)! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for a fun Mailboxboxbox and some hilarious news stories as we get ready for the F1 US Grand Prix at COTA! Listeners reached out about their excitement for COTA, traditional Turkish Formula Brunch, previously cancelled Japanese Formula Brunch, Lewis Hamilton shrines, and Formula 1 predictions. Lance Stroll has opened up his helmet design for COTA to a fan vote, but... you need to download an app, register an account, buy Aston Martin Fan Tokens, and spend those tokens to vote. The 3 potential designs are all themed around space with SpaceX, galaxy, and lunar landscape stylings. Daniel Ricciardo provided an update on the status of Cyril Abiteboul's tattoo. Christian Horner is talking more trash about Toto Wolff and his emails. F1 is proposing even more sprint races next season. Zak Brown has a crude nameplate on his McLaren office desk. Yuki Tsunoda is a big Formula Brunch guy. Rumors are swirling around a possible Andretti takeover of Alfa Romeo Sauber. Fernando Alonso is busy burning even more bridges and alleging more British bias. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Things got greasy again in Turkey! Foul weather has been on the menu for several weeks now. Ever since the heavens poured down on Spa a few weeks ago, there has been many a wet session and race in F1 and the trend continued this weekend in Turkey. Michael Masi and his boys may have "water blasted" this track to improve the surface grip but it still made for an interesting weekend of tire decisions! Red Bull got things started with a very good looking special livery as a tribute to Honda. Elsewhere, the medical car has a bad case of COVID because both Dr. Ian Roberts and Alan Van Der Merwe were missing this weekend after positive COVID test results. Come Saturday's practice sessions, it wasn't just the track that was wet at times, but also Kimi Raikkonen's boots! Kimi had yet ANOTHER issue with his drink system in the car, you can basically set your watch to that happening at this point. Engine penalties galore again! Carlos Sainz announced early that he would be taking an entirely new power unit so he would start from the back of the grid. From there, Lewis Hamilton joined him by replacing his internal combustion engine for a 10 place grid penalty, so things were looking to get very spicy for race day. Big surprises came even before then however with a wild qualifying session that saw an unlikely Q1 exit for Daniel Ricciardo! The bigger shock was Mick Schumacher dragging that god awful Haas car into Q2 for the first time this year! Mercedes looked unstoppable with their straightline speed and they finished a predictable 1-2 in qualys. Fernando Alonso had his best Saturday in 7 years as he started P5 in the race. Everyone's alarm clock went off on Sunday morning and they immediately saw that the track was greasy and wet! Once the five lights went out, it was a battle against the track, the tires, and at times the drivers. We saw some decent battling on track including an epic 4-5 corner scrum between Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez, and also some odd decision making by Mercedes and Lewis, and also Esteban Ocon doing the first "no stopper" race in 20+ years! We talk everything from team radio, to the trophies, to recapping our bold predictions for the race! Join us on Purple Sector as we cover all the crazy, greasy, wet action from this year's Turkish Grand Prix!

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Turkish Grand Prix! We cover news ranging from Alex Albon buying George Russell some beers (or cider), Mercedes' silver livery, Sebastian Vettel saving the environment, Esteban Ocon wondering about Fernando Alonso's setup, Yuki Tsunoda getting a new simulator, and Mick Schumacher having some thoughts. The Formula 1 race in Turkey is setting up to be a wild weekend. Weather may play a factor, the track surface has been water blasted, Pirelli could have some issues, and engine penalties shall mix up the grid. We also tease a dangerous looking trophy, Red Bull's white livery, and AlphaTauri's Italian homage. We are sad to miss out on the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka but expect Turkey to deliver. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for a loaded Mailboxboxbox and some hilarious news! Listeners are still feeling the sting of Sergio Perez's tuna pizza. A Mexican fan asks us to find a positive about Checo's performance this season. Larry Stroll strikes out on another Aston Martin safety car weekend. We review an epic Russian Formula Brunch where vodka was the star. There is breaking news about multiple new races: The Miami Grand Prix has confirmed dates and presale. Qatar has been confirmed for this season and a 10-year deal?! Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen continue to lather up soap off the track with lots of quotes. Ken Block has signed with Audi for more Gymkhana. Do we agree with Alfa Romeo's Fred Vasseur on his comments about Lando Norris avoiding a penalty for crossing the pit entry line? Sergio Perez is winning off the track (aside from his pizza toppings) with a $2.8 million lawsuit. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our breakdown of the F1 Russian Grand Prix! Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll kicked off the race weekend by bonding over Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Lewis Hamilton had some uncharacteristic mistakes when he smashed into his front jackman, banged the pit wall in Qualifying, and spun on his last flying lap. RyGuy correctly predicted Lando Norris' first career Pole Position. Max Verstappen took a new engine and clawed his way from the back of the grid to 2nd place. The Turn 2 polystyrene bollards were comical and allowed Fernando Alonso to make a cheeky move on the opening lap. We didn't have a Russian anthem but instead got a ballerina atop a spinning piano. Lando Norris looked to be on his way to a first career victory in Formula 1, but the weather had other ideas. We discovered that the slow pit stops are because mechanics forget to flip a switch on the wheel gun. Carlos Sainz finally got a proper podium celebration. Damon Hill decided to do his own podcast in the post-race interviews. Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton on an insane 100 victories (99 if you ask Sebastian Vettel)! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Russian Grand Prix! We open the Mailboxboxbox to revisit more listener messages about the Italian Grand Prix at Monza ranging from tuna pizza to the Maxxident. Superfan Ken also lays out his plans for the upcoming race weekend. There is lots of news coming out of the Haas garage, Valtteri Bottas states the obvious, and Kimi "the Iceman" Raikkonen makes his return to the track. Sochi is soaking wet with the garages already under water so be careful with your rain dances. Mercedes is hoping they "reign" this weekend to claim their 10th victory in as many Grands Prix in Russia. Ferrari is finally unleashing a hybrid system on their power unit, and Charles Leclerc will start at the back of the grid. What exactly is horsepower? What will Red Bull do with Max Verstappen's engine since he is carrying a 3-place grid penalty from the Maxxident? Can Checo carry the load if Max drops to the back of the grid? Which drivers will shine if we have a wet weekend? Will Nikita Mazepin put on a show in front of his home crowd? How late will Vladimir Putin arrive, and will he get sprayed with sparkling wine on the podium? What will you mix with your Russian vodka for Formula Brunch? There are lots of unknowns this Formula 1 weekend with the penalties, weather, Putin, and a plethora of vodka cocktails... The only way to figure it all out is by going racing! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for an Aussie Mailboxboxbox and some breaking news! Listeners hit us up about how they're still buzzing and doing shoeys after Daniel Ricciardo's win at the F1 Italian Grand Prix. There were also more thoughts on Sergio Perez's tuna pizza. With only one seat seemingly available on the grid, the Silly Season rumors are swirling at Alfa Romeo. Antonio Giovinazzi and Guanyu Zhou have Italy and China in a bidding war. Martin Whitmarsh was announced as Aston Martin Performance Technologies Group CEO, and Larry Stroll is already demanding Championships and a 1 billion pound valuation in 4-5 years. Lewis Hamilton was spared injury in the Maxxident by the halo's London Bus vertical load requirement (or 109 Arnold Schwarzeneggers). Daniel Ricciardo spilled the beans to GQ about his race day diet, and it doesn't actually include beans. Of course, we inevitably discuss pee and poop around Esteban Ocon's piss test and Charles Leclerc's diarrhea. The last couple weeks have also been difficult for squirrels. Romain Grosjean gets some praise for another podium in IndyCar at Laguna Seca. Finally, we close out the episode with Helmut on Helmets breaking down the lovely lids at Monza. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the Italian Grand Prix! Another sprint race weekend and another wreck involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen which we have appropriately dubbed "The Maxxident". Will we ever get to see those two go wheel to wheel and actually keep it clean? The boys discuss. McLaren is back! The boys from Woking finally got another win after a long 170 Grand Prix drought! Not only that, they did it in spectacular fashion with Daniel Ricciardo on the top step and Lando Norris right behind him in P2. Zak Brown is probably still partying and raiding someone's liquor cabinet as you read this. Elsewhere, teammate rivalries seem to be heating up! Everyone knows the relationship at Haas between Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin is already incendiary, but things seem to also be getting ugly at Aston Martin as Lance Stroll has been getting his elbows out against his teammate Sebastian Vettel. All of this and more for a Grand Prix where there is PLENTY to talk about! Tune in and enjoy!

Tune in for our F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza! The MailBoxBoxBox is loaded with listener reviews and Formula Brunch talk. The news cycle has also heated up with Silly Season movements. Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, and Alex Albon all have new seats for 2022. Ross Brawn agrees with us on Sergio Perez not deserving Driver of the Day in Zandvoort. We also talk lots of pizza after revisiting Sergio Perez's red onion, french fry, tuna pie in Italy a couple years ago. A Lewis Hamilton impostor also scammed fans on the Gram. Finally, we preview the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix by discussing a Pirelli accident, Monza weather, Max Verstappen struggling at the Temple of Speed, and some new liveries for this weekend. Get ready for another sprint format! Are you still there, RyGuy? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the F1 Dutch Grand Prix! The bass was in the place at Zandvoort! The atmosphere was electric, and it clearly rubbed off on the commentators who were all having a blast on the broadcast. We pulled tons of ridiculous sound clips and stories. Fernando Alonso showed the grid the proper line for the banked turn 3. Robert Kubica was back in the Alfa Romeo. Max Verstappen had a lovely tribute helmet and a mega weekend. We learned that Helmut Marko is a legend in the Ibiza Nightclubs, and Christian Horner is a beach bum. Red Bull was snitching on Mercedes in Qualifying. Pierre Gasly had himself a weekend. Sergio Perez should not have been Driver of the Day. Nico Rosberg is obsessed with peeing in race suits. Ted Kravitz is a great hype man. Lance Stroll loves to yell at Brad. We all need to go to the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix ASAP! Lots of questions were answered too: Is Valtteri Bottas too nice? What is it with Alpine and plastic bags? Did anybody have more fun than Tiësto? Does Lewis Hamilton need to go to Sunday School? What did we think of the trophies? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Dutch Grand Prix! We start things off by opening the MailBoxBoxBox to discuss Belgian Brunch, Zak Brown's McLaren bets, and Lewis Hamilton's poop peccadillos. Then it's time for some news involving Kimi Raikkonen announcing his Formula 1 retirement, Silly Season rumors, Valtteri Bottas never getting a multi-year deal, and some fun news about the Miami Grand Prix. Next, we discuss some fun facts about Zandvoort (specifically, the short pit lane and banked turns). All the journalists and photographers are raving about the bean machines, and we do a deep dive on coffee. Promoters are asking all the spectators to ride bikes to the track. Track limits won't factor in because the circuit actually uses gravel runoff. A dildo company has a huge banner near the Tarzan corner with a purple vibrator. The Orange Army are donning orange capes. Drivers have mixed opinions about the impending fog of orange flares. Basically, this weekend is going to be crazy! Finally, we build the Formula Brunch menu and give a free lesson in Dutch pronunciations. Holland will serve up some great options when it comes to both brew and chew! How nuts will the fans go if Max Verstappen wins? How nuts will the fans be if Lewis Hamilton wins?! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our recap of the non-prix that was the F1 Belgian Grand Prix... The drivers may have only gotten half points, but Purple Sector listeners get a full episode! Practice sessions gave us lots of action with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc hitting the barrier, Kimi Raikkonen clipping the pit wall, and Fernando Alonso letting us look through his visor with the helmet cam. We also do Helmut on Helmets to discuss specialty lids from Yuki Tsunoda, Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher, and others. Rain brought us excitement on Saturday with a hectic Qualifying, Lance Stroll cussing, Lando Norris wrecking, and George Russell flying! Rain brought us mainly the Mercedes Safety Car on Sunday with fans gutting out the weather, Nikita Mazepin scoring fastest lap, zero retirements (thanks to the Red Bull mechanics), and a "race" shorter than the Formula 1 theme song. We did learn that Pierre Gasly loves sausages, and had it confirmed once again that Lewis Hamilton does not like people pooping in his toilets. A bizarre podium was an awkward bookend to the weekend in Belgium with a trophy that felt as incomplete as the Sunday letdown. Can we get our money back? As is tradition, we discussed the Iceman's potential retirement which was promptly announced seconds after we finished recording. Enjoy Kimi while we still get to watch him at Alfa Romeo in his final season! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our preview of the F1 Belgian Grand Prix, a recap of every Formula 1 driver's summer break, and a Formula Brunch deep dive with our delicious interview of Grand Prix Eats creator Jessica! A king of summer break is crowned after we discover that drivers either worked out or partied shirtless on their vacations. Valtteri Bottas performed shockingly well in a gravel road bike race, Max Verstappen is addicted to jet skiing, Lando Norris ate Mexican food on a yacht in a sombrero, poncho, and fake mustache, Lance Stroll and his girlfriend had an awkward make out session, and much more summer fun. Toto Wolff has dodged the insider trading allegations and loves the university campus feel forming in the Mercedes workplace. This leads us to wonder what type of college roommate Lewis Hamilton would be. We preview the Belgian GP by discussing what we expect to happen, who will be on the podium, and if Daniel Ricciardo can figure things out at McLaren. Finally, we interview Jessica from Grand Prix Eats! She gives us cooking tips, provides her podium of recipes and booze, teaches us how to mix trash can cocktails, and recommends what to make for your Belgian Formula Brunch. Follow @GrandPrixEats on Instagram to see her delectable creations and let her know you heard her on Purple Sector. SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in as we discuss some crazy Motorsport news! We open things up by diving into the MailBoxBoxBox. We had some recent reviews that gave us too much credit and a new drinking game. News stories include a double murder-suicide, Carlos Sainz Sr. letting Carlos Sainz Jr. do him, renewable fuel made from wine and cow farts, Fernando Alonso beating off his younger self, Toto Wolff and Larry Stroll investing in Aston Martin (maybe illegally), and some Formula 1 calendar updates. We also do a rapid fire racing recap of Formula E and 24 Hours of Le Mans, and there is a new award for overtakes in F1! SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our summer breakdown of the title contenders in Formula 1 this season! Can Red Bull steal the F1 Constructors Championship? Will Max Verstappen get back on track? Where do we rank Sergio "Checo" Perez in this foursome? Can Mercedes be beaten in the turbo hybrid era? Will Lewis Hamilton hoist the hardware? What will Valtteri Bottas be doing in 2022? Tune in to find out... SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE

Tune in for our summer breakdown of the midfield in Formula 1 this season! Aston Martin has changed every visible component in a bid to battle back. Can Sebastian Vettel start finishing with fuel? AlphaTauri received a 5/10 from "French Toast." Will Yuki Tsunoda start helping out Pierre Gasly? Alpine's Esteban Ocon won an F1 race! Can Fernando Alonso beat him in the Drivers Championship? McLaren has been carried by Lando Norris. Will Daniel Ricciardo wake up in the second half of the season and win his podium bet? Ferrari has bounced back with 2 Pole Positions! Will the Prancing Horse be able to steal 3rd in the Constructors? SUBSCRIBE to Purple Sector wherever you get your podcasts FOLLOW @PurpleSectorPod on Instagram and Twitter CALL/TEXT Purple Sector at +1 904-8-PURPLE