{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Is there hope for Aston Martin?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/is-there-hope-for-aston-martin","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/256/pscrb.fm/rss/p/bluewire.simplecastaudio.com/3fbd7796-103f-4bb6-88ba-c5934aab0d6b/episodes/251409f4-bab0-483b-88a2-e1bd79baeb66/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3fbd7796-103f-4bb6-88ba-c5934aab0d6b&awEpisodeId=251409f4-bab0-483b-88a2-e1bd79baeb66&feed=geLKOBMZ","description":"With both cars finally seeing the chequered flag in Miami, Ben and Sam discuss Aston Martin's targets and whether there are any genuine reasons for optimism. They also cover the potential rescheduling of 2026's cancelled races, before getting stuck into some of your F1 driver questions.\nGet involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? 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See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":132.8,"endTime":240.12,"type":"brand","title":"Aston Martin","url":"/glossary/aston-martin","quote":"But we're gonna start with Aston Martin ... Miami was the first time that both Aston Martin cars finished a race in 2026 ... Where do they go from here?","canonicalId":"brand:aston-martin","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aston Martin is a Formula 1 team and car brand competing in the constructors championship. In this segment, the hosts discuss Aston Martin’s recent race results and what the team needs to do next as regulations change.","simplifiedExplanation":"Aston Martin is the Formula 1 team they’re talking about. They’re saying the team has been struggling, but there are signs of improvement and big changes are coming."}},{"startTime":151.9,"endTime":157.6,"type":"topic","title":"constructors championship","url":"/glossary/constructors-championship","quote":"They remain 11th in the constructors championship joining Cadillac on zero points","canonicalId":"topic:constructors-championship","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The constructors championship is the season-long points battle between Formula 1 teams. Teams earn points based on how their cars finish each race, and the standings reflect overall team performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"In F1, teams earn points across the season. The constructors championship is the table that ranks teams by those points."}},{"startTime":209.8,"endTime":222.6,"type":"brand","title":"Honda","url":"/glossary/honda","quote":"They need to be on the offensive in all directions and the key part is working closely with Honda because there's so many things Changing in the regulations when it comes to engines","canonicalId":"brand:honda","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Honda is referenced here as an engine partner for Aston Martin. In F1, engine suppliers and technical partners heavily influence how competitive a team’s power unit can be, especially during regulation transitions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Honda is mentioned as the company Aston Martin is working with. In F1, that kind of partnership usually means help with the engine so the car can perform better."}},{"startTime":228.7,"endTime":232.9,"type":"term","title":"6,000 rpm","url":"/glossary/6-000-rpm","quote":"The engine didn't fit into the chassis it vibrated. It couldn't get up to 6,000 rpm","canonicalId":"term:6-000-rpm","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"RPM (revolutions per minute) is how fast an engine spins. The hosts say the engine “couldn't get up to 6,000 rpm,” implying a major limitation in how the power unit could operate, which would severely hurt performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"RPM tells you how fast the engine is spinning. If the engine can’t reach a target like 6,000 rpm, it can’t make power the way it’s supposed to."}},{"startTime":228.7,"endTime":232.9,"type":"term","title":"chassis","url":"/glossary/chassis","quote":"The engine didn't fit into the chassis it vibrated. It couldn't get up to 6,000 rpm","canonicalId":"term:chassis","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In racing, the chassis is the car’s structural base that the engine and other components mount to. The segment implies a packaging/fitment problem: the engine didn’t fit into the chassis, causing vibration and limiting performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"The chassis is the car’s main frame. If the engine doesn’t fit properly, it can cause problems like vibration and poor performance."}},{"startTime":253.6,"endTime":270.2,"type":"concept","title":"engine next year / combustion engine vs battery power","quote":"There's gonna be massive changes to the engine next year. You know, we might see a 10% changing the GPU CPU GPU I'm talking about... where you got that combustion engine percentage increasing and the battery power potentially decreasing","canonicalId":"concept:engine-next-year-combustion-engine-vs-battery-power","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.62,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts are discussing a shift in Formula 1 power units, specifically how the balance between the combustion engine and battery-powered energy could change. In modern F1, the hybrid system uses both an internal-combustion engine and an energy-recovery/electric component, so regulation changes can alter how much each part contributes. That affects everything from fuel use to how the car deploys power on track.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about changes to F1’s hybrid power system. These cars use both a gas engine and battery-powered energy, and the rules can change how much each one is used. That can change how the car makes power and how it uses fuel and energy during a race."}},{"startTime":270.2,"endTime":276.7,"type":"concept","title":"engine using its oil usage","quote":"You might see a lot of change in terms of fuel and and the way that the engine is using its oil usage and the way the power is used","canonicalId":"concept:engine-using-its-oil-usage","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.58,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment mentions changes to how the engine uses oil, which matters because F1 engines are tightly managed for thermal control and lubrication. Oil consumption and oil management can be influenced by regulation changes and by how the hybrid system is calibrated. That can affect reliability, performance consistency, and how teams plan upgrades.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re also talking about oil—how the engine uses it. In racing, oil isn’t just for “keeping things moving”; it helps control heat and protect the engine. If the rules change how the engine is run, oil behavior can change too."}},{"startTime":309.9,"endTime":314.3,"type":"concept","title":"new regulations coming in might offer them a bit of a helping hand","url":"/glossary/new-regulations-coming-in-might-offer-them-a-bit-of-a-helping-hand","quote":"But I do think these new regulations coming in might offer them a bit of a helping hand","canonicalId":"concept:new-regulations-coming-in-might-offer-them-a-bit-of-a-helping-hand","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is about how regulation changes can reshuffle the competitive order in Formula 1. When rules change, teams must redesign key systems, which can reduce the advantage of those who were already optimized for the old rules. The hosts suggest Aston Martin could benefit because the field is forced to adapt at the same time.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying that when the rules change, it can shake up who’s fast. If everyone has to redesign parts of the car, the teams that were struggling might catch up more easily than they would under the old rules. That’s why they think it could help Aston Martin."}},{"startTime":358.9,"endTime":362.18,"type":"concept","title":"incremental gains","url":"/glossary/incremental-gains","quote":"There's not much point in going for these incremental gains","canonicalId":"concept:incremental-gains","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Incremental gains” refers to small, step-by-step performance improvements—like minor aero or systems tweaks—rather than a major redesign. In F1, if a car has a fundamental issue (e.g., reliability or pace), small upgrades may not move the needle enough to matter. That’s why the hosts connect this idea to not upgrading when the car can’t reliably finish races."}},{"startTime":372.4,"endTime":377.2,"type":"brand","title":"Williams","url":"/glossary/williams","quote":"Three times for a second. What's that gonna get us?\nWe're still gonna be like seven times behind Williams or seven times behind","canonicalId":"brand:williams","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Williams is a Formula 1 constructor referenced as a benchmark for where Aston Martin is in the field. The speaker implies Aston Martin is multiple positions behind Williams, so incremental upgrades aren’t enough to close the gap quickly. It’s used to illustrate the scale of the performance deficit."}},{"startTime":400.8,"endTime":406.5,"type":"brand","title":"McLaren","url":"/glossary/mclaren","quote":"There's there's it's not like they're in a race like Ferrari are with McLaren and they are both with Mercedes and red\nBut they're trying to race themselves to get back to the front here","canonicalId":"brand:mclaren","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"McLaren is referenced as part of the front-running competitive cluster that Aston Martin is not currently matching. The transcript contrasts Aston Martin’s situation with teams that are directly battling each other at the top. This helps explain why Aston Martin’s development focus is framed as “race themselves” rather than immediate head-to-head pressure.","simplifiedExplanation":"McLaren is another F1 team mentioned in the context of who’s fighting for the lead. The host is contrasting that with Aston Martin’s current position, where they’re not in the same top battle."}},{"startTime":445.1,"endTime":457.1,"type":"term","title":"wind tunnel","url":"/glossary/wind-tunnel","quote":"they were so far on the back foot when Newey came in with the wind tunnel being delayed\nThen it does cause the difficulties in understanding how to mitigate the regulations both pros and cons","canonicalId":"term:wind-tunnel","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A wind tunnel is a facility that tests how air flows around a car or race car body. In Formula 1, teams use it to study aerodynamic drag and downforce so they can design faster, more stable cars. If wind-tunnel work is delayed, it can slow development because teams have less data to refine their aero package.","simplifiedExplanation":"A wind tunnel is like a giant airflow test chamber. Teams run the car model through it to see how air affects speed and grip. If that testing gets delayed, it’s harder to improve the car quickly."}},{"startTime":445.1,"endTime":457.1,"type":"concept","title":"aerodynamic development delays","quote":"when Newey came in with the wind tunnel being delayed\nThen it does cause the difficulties in understanding how to mitigate the regulations both pros and cons","canonicalId":"concept:aerodynamic-development-delays","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aerodynamic development delays happen when a team can’t run the testing and iteration cycle needed to refine airflow around the car. In F1, aero is a major performance driver, so missing wind-tunnel time can push back design changes and reduce how quickly the team can respond to what the car is doing on track. The transcript links this to difficulties in understanding how to deal with the rules."}},{"startTime":508.7,"endTime":568.6,"type":"term","title":"lack of data","url":"/glossary/lack-of-data","quote":"I've said before that I think their biggest issue right now heading out of the first three races at least was a lack of data ... Aston Martin had 41 in that same race ... They had a real lack of data to work with going into this extended break","canonicalId":"term:lack-of-data","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In F1, “data” refers to the telemetry and test information the team collects during practice and races. If a car completes far fewer laps than rivals—because of problems, lapped running, or retirements—the team has less evidence to diagnose issues and validate upgrades during the next development window.","simplifiedExplanation":"In F1, teams rely on measurements from the car. If they don’t get many laps in (or the car has problems), they don’t learn as much, so it’s harder to fix things and improve."}},{"startTime":573.1,"endTime":579.7,"type":"term","title":"vibration issue","url":"/glossary/vibration-issue","quote":"It's good that they've sold they've solved this vibration issue. The Lonzo seems to confirm in Miami. That's gone","canonicalId":"term:vibration-issue","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A vibration issue in an F1 car is a drivability or mechanical problem where the car shakes due to something like component imbalance, mounting issues, or aerodynamic/structural resonance. Fixing it matters because it can affect tire wear, driver confidence, and the team’s ability to gather consistent data.","simplifiedExplanation":"A vibration issue means the car is shaking more than it should. In racing, that can make the car harder to drive and can also mess up the data the team collects, so solving it is a real step forward."}},{"startTime":585.9,"endTime":588.72,"type":"term","title":"battery issue","url":"/glossary/battery-issue","quote":"Lancerola's had a battery issue that has caused a retirement this year","canonicalId":"term:battery-issue","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A battery issue in F1 can refer to problems with the car’s electrical power storage system, which supports energy management and various electronic systems. When it fails, it can lead to sudden loss of function and sometimes a retirement, which is why it’s treated as a major reliability concern.","simplifiedExplanation":"A battery issue means the car’s electrical power isn’t working correctly. In an F1 race, that can cause the car to fail and have to stop, so it’s a big problem to fix."}},{"startTime":585.9,"endTime":588.72,"type":"term","title":"retirement","url":"/glossary/retirement","quote":"Lancerola's had a battery issue that has caused a retirement this year","canonicalId":"term:retirement","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A retirement in racing means the car can’t continue the race and is forced to stop before finishing. It’s significant because it ends the run early, often preventing the team from collecting useful performance data and points.","simplifiedExplanation":"A retirement means the car had to stop and couldn’t finish the race. That’s bad for the team because it usually also cuts short the information they could have gathered."}},{"startTime":588.72,"endTime":592.0,"type":"term","title":"power unit","url":"/glossary/power-unit","quote":"He's had a water pressure issue that's caused the retirement a power unit issue stopped him running in qualifying in Australia","canonicalId":"term:power-unit","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In Formula 1, the power unit is the complete engine-and-energy system that provides propulsion, including the internal combustion engine plus hybrid components. When a power unit has an issue, it can prevent a car from running properly in qualifying and can force reliability-related retirements.","simplifiedExplanation":"A power unit is the whole F1 “engine system,” not just the engine. If it has a problem, the car may not be able to qualify well or might retire during the race."}},{"startTime":595.1,"endTime":598.2,"type":"term","title":"not classified","url":"/glossary/not-classified","quote":"And of course he did the race but was not classified because he was so many laps behind","canonicalId":"term:not-classified","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Not classified” means the driver didn’t complete enough of the race distance to be officially recorded in the results. In F1, that often happens when a car is many laps behind due to mechanical problems, even if it technically finishes the race.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Not classified” means the driver doesn’t get an official race result because they fell too far behind. It can happen if the car has trouble and loses many laps."}},{"startTime":599.8,"endTime":604.0,"type":"term","title":"reliability issues","url":"/glossary/reliability-issues","quote":"There are so many reliability issues. They've had to this point that they need to keep going","canonicalId":"term:reliability-issues","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In motorsport, “reliability issues” are failures or malfunctions that prevent the car from running consistently. In F1, reliability problems can show up as missed qualifying sessions, retirements, or cars finishing but being “not classified.”","simplifiedExplanation":"Reliability issues are breakdowns or problems that stop the car from working properly. 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