{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Rachel Brookes: I Didnt Expect It To Be This Brutal! The Max Interview Was Savage!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/rachel-brookes-i-didnt-expect-it-to-be-this-brutal-the-max-interview-was-savage","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/107404324/podcast/play/120476751/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-24%2F424804232-44100-2-64614ee947424.mp3","description":"Get 50% off your First Hello Fresh Box with code “50FOWLER” 20% off the next month and free treats for three months with this link - www.hellofresh.co.uk/50FOWLERRachel Brooks has spent over 14 years at the heart of Formula One — interviewing world champions, navigating intense rivalries, and dealing with the pressure of asking the toughest questions in motorsport. In this episode of Road to Success, Rachel opens up about her clashes with Max Verstappen, the abuse she received online, the reality of life inside the F1 paddock, and the sacrifices it takes to survive at the top level of sports broadcasting.From Sebastian Vettel’s coldest interview moments to emotional stories involving Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Fernando Alonso and more, this is a fascinating deep dive into Formula One from someone who has seen it all up close. Rachel also reveals the behind-the-scenes politics of Sky F1, what really happens in the media pen, and why drivers today are more controlled than ever before.If you’re a Formula One fan, this episode gives you a completely different perspective on the sport, the drivers, and the human side of racing.Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowler\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":136.3,"endTime":192.5,"type":"person","title":"Sebastian Vettel","url":"/glossary/sebastian-vettel","quote":"I would say Sebastian Vettel. Yeah, so Seb and I always had a bit of a back and forth... So I said to Seb... how was that? Did you get everything out of the car?","canonicalId":"person:sebastian-vettel","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.98,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Sebastian Vettel is a German Formula 1 driver known for winning multiple World Championships with Red Bull Racing. In this segment, he’s discussed in the context of qualifying—how drivers judge whether they extracted the maximum from their car.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sebastian Vettel is a famous Formula 1 race driver who won championships. 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