{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Will Kimi’s momentum continue? Big weekends for George, Lewis + Charles? - Canadian GP Preview with Palmer + Hinchcliffe","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/will-kimi-s-momentum-continue-big-weekends-for-george-lewis-charles-canadian-gp-preview-with-palmer-hinchcliffe","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/clrtpod.com/m/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8904161.mp3?modified=1778867388&sid=5024396&source=rss","description":"\nTom Clarkson, Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe are back to preview this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. After three wins on the bounce, Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 20 points at the top of the World Championship standings, so how crucial is it for George to beat Kimi in Montreal? If he doesn’t and more teams get in the mix, will Mercedes have some tough decisions to make? For Ferrari, is Canada a defining moment in Lewis Hamilton’s season? Will Charles Leclerc be thinking about his future if they’re unable to fight at the front in this next run of races? Plus, the guys debate the topic of driver insecurities and share their personal experiences after Jenson Button discussed the topic on the latest F1 Beyond The Grid podcast.  Listen to more Official F1 PodcastsDrivers tell their stories on F1 Beyond The Grid - click here for latest episodesExperts answer your questions on F1 Explains - right here on this podcast feedLAS VEGAS. FORMULA 1. LIKE NOTHING BEFORE.The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns November 19th – 21st, 2026.Get your tickets for the fastest weekend of the year at f1lasvegasgp.com/tickets."},"annotations":[{"startTime":2.0600000000000005,"endTime":6.9,"type":"concept","title":"complex circuit","quote":"It looks like it should be simple. It's not. It's a really complex circuit to drive. 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It's all about curb riding.","canonicalId":"concept:turn-one","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Turn one” is the first corner drivers encounter after the start/finish or grid exit, and it often sets up the entire lap’s rhythm. When it’s immediately followed by a demanding next corner, drivers must balance early speed with car control to avoid carrying too much momentum into the following impact zone.","simplifiedExplanation":"Turn one is the first big corner of the lap. Because it comes right before the next tricky corner, drivers have to be careful not to get the car out of shape too early."}},{"startTime":186.4,"endTime":197.9,"type":"concept","title":"curb riding","url":"/glossary/curb-riding","quote":"It's all about curb riding. It's all about getting the right balance, having the right attitude of steering and momentum and everything else as you bounce over the curbs and get right up to the walls.","canonicalId":"concept:curb-riding","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Curb riding is the technique of using the track’s curbs aggressively while cornering to help maintain speed and tighten the racing line. It’s demanding because the car can bounce, lose grip, or upset its balance if the suspension and tires aren’t set up to handle the impacts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Curb riding means driving as close as possible to the raised edge of the track. 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Good steering helps the car stay stable so it doesn’t slow down too much or get out of shape."}},{"startTime":235.56,"endTime":259.5,"type":"concept","title":"late braking","url":"/glossary/late-braking","quote":"drivers love being the last of the late breakers, but that could come at the cost of the exits... So it tempts you into just wanting to brake later and brake later, but sometimes eventually that payoff doesn't work out anymore.","canonicalId":"concept:late-braking","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Late braking is the technique of delaying braking as close to the corner as possible. It can improve lap time by keeping the car faster for longer, but it increases the risk of unstable turn-in and poor exit if the tires can’t handle the sudden deceleration.","simplifiedExplanation":"Late braking means you wait longer before slowing down for a corner. It can make you faster, but it’s harder on the tires and can hurt your corner exit if you brake too aggressively."}},{"startTime":235.56,"endTime":239.2,"type":"term","title":"brake zones","url":"/glossary/brake-zones","quote":"brake zones, right? And drivers love being the last of the late breakers, but that could come at the cost of the exits.","canonicalId":"term:brake-zones","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In racing, a brake zone is the specific section of track where drivers slow down for a corner. The goal is to brake late enough to carry speed into the turn, but not so late that you miss the corner or lose control on exit.","simplifiedExplanation":"A brake zone is the part of the track where you slow down for a corner. Drivers try to brake as late as they safely can to keep more speed going into the turn."}},{"startTime":287.4,"endTime":304.5,"type":"term","title":"excluded from the final results","url":"/glossary/excluded-from-the-final-results","quote":"I'll never forget the 2004 race there when both Toyota and Williams were excluded from the final results, both for brake infringements.","canonicalId":"term:excluded-from-the-final-results","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In F1, being “excluded from the final results” means the stewards removed the car’s classification after the race. This often happens after post-race technical or regulatory checks, such as brake-related infringement allegations.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sometimes after the race, officials can decide a car shouldn’t be counted in the final standings. That can happen if they find a rules issue during checks after the race."}},{"startTime":287.4,"endTime":300.5,"type":"company","title":"Toyota","url":"/glossary/toyota","quote":"I'll never forget the 2004 race there when both Toyota and Williams were excluded from the final results, both for brake infringements.","canonicalId":"company:toyota","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Toyota is referenced here as an F1 constructor that, in 2004, had cars excluded from the final results due to brake infringements. In F1 context, “Toyota” points to the team/constructor involved in that regulatory decision.","simplifiedExplanation":"Toyota is mentioned as one of the teams involved in an F1 race where the cars were disqualified after the race. The reason given was a brake rules issue."}},{"startTime":287.4,"endTime":300.5,"type":"company","title":"Williams","url":"/glossary/williams","quote":"I'll never forget the 2004 race there when both Toyota and Williams were excluded from the final results, both for brake infringements.","canonicalId":"company:williams","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Williams is referenced as an F1 constructor whose car(s) were excluded from the final results in 2004 due to brake infringements. This highlights how strict F1 is about brake compliance and how it can affect race classification.","simplifiedExplanation":"Williams is mentioned as the other team in that 2004 example where cars were removed from the final standings. The stated reason was a brake rules problem."}},{"startTime":308.2,"endTime":314.2,"type":"term","title":"brake stabs","url":"/glossary/brake-stabs","quote":"It definitely is. You could just load of these just stabs on the brakes and you don't pick up huge speed until basically you come back round to the final chicane or into the first braking zone as well.","canonicalId":"term:brake-stabs","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Brake stabs” are short, sharp applications of the brakes rather than a smooth, continuous squeeze. On tracks with frequent braking demands, these can help drivers manage speed and positioning, but they also stress the braking system and can affect tire grip.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake stabs are quick, hard brake applications. They can help you control speed for tricky corners, but they can also wear out the brakes and make the car less stable."}},{"startTime":320.4,"endTime":326.3,"type":"term","title":"brake trace","url":"/glossary/brake-trace","quote":"A lot of it is you're building up reasonable speed and then slamming on the brakes with a bit of a sort of spiky brake trace, 90 degree corners, and then you get out to the next one.","canonicalId":"term:brake-trace","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A brake trace is the pattern of braking inputs over time—how the driver applies and releases the brake through a braking zone. A “spiky” brake trace suggests repeated, aggressive modulation, which can increase brake wear and make the car harder to balance into the next corner.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake trace is basically how you press the brake pedal as you slow down. If it’s “spiky,” it means you’re braking in a more jerky/aggressive way, which can be tougher on the brakes and harder to drive smoothly."}},{"startTime":335.8,"endTime":340.8,"type":"term","title":"brake calling","quote":"It's tricky. And you're always, I don't know if the brake calling is always at a bit of a premium there.","canonicalId":"term:brake-calling","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Brake calling” refers to the driver’s decision-making about when to start braking and how hard to brake for the next corner. When it’s “at a premium,” it means small timing errors can cost a lot of time because the track demands precise braking points.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake calling is choosing the right moment to start braking for the corner. If it’s “at a premium,” it means you have to be very precise—braking too early or too late hurts your lap time."}},{"startTime":377.5,"endTime":383.4,"type":"concept","title":"efficient on the brakes","url":"/glossary/efficient-on-the-brakes","quote":"I think being efficient on the brakes is certainly a strength here. I think George is one of the drivers that is good at being a late breaker.","canonicalId":"concept:efficient-on-the-brakes","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Efficient on the brakes” in F1 means using braking force in a way that slows the car with minimal wasted time and minimal disruption to the car’s balance. Drivers aim to keep the tires working effectively so they can transition from braking to acceleration without losing too much speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"Being “efficient on the brakes” means braking in a way that doesn’t cost you time. The goal is to slow down smoothly and then start accelerating again quickly."}},{"startTime":383.4,"endTime":388.3,"type":"term","title":"late breaker","url":"/glossary/late-breaker","quote":"George is one of the drivers that is good at being a late breaker. Lewis was always very good here.","canonicalId":"term:late-breaker","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “late breaker” is a driver who brakes later than most competitors, closer to the corner entry. The idea is to maximize speed before braking, then use traction and car balance to slow down efficiently without losing too much exit speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “late breaker” is a driver who waits longer before braking into a corner. That can keep the car faster for longer, as long as they slow down safely and still exit the corner well."}},{"startTime":393.5,"endTime":398.5,"type":"term","title":"longitudinal grip","url":"/glossary/longitudinal-grip","quote":"it is that balance because you still have to get off the corners, right? It's all about longitudinal grip here.","canonicalId":"term:longitudinal-grip","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Longitudinal grip is the tire’s ability to generate traction in the forward/backward direction—during braking and acceleration. On tracks with fewer high-speed corners, performance often depends more on how well the car can slow down and then get back onto the throttle than on cornering grip alone.","simplifiedExplanation":"Longitudinal grip is how well the tires can grip when you’re braking or accelerating. If a track doesn’t have many high-speed turns, this matters even more than grip for turning."}},{"startTime":398.5,"endTime":402.8,"type":"term","title":"lateral setup","url":"/glossary/lateral-setup","quote":"There's really no high-speed corners at all. It's not about the lateral setup.","canonicalId":"term:lateral-setup","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Lateral setup” refers to how an F1 car is adjusted to perform well when cornering side-to-side (turn-in, holding a line, and resisting lateral forces). The hosts argue this circuit is less about that and more about braking/acceleration traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Lateral setup” is how the car is tuned for turning forces—basically how it behaves when you’re pulling left or right through corners. They’re saying this track doesn’t rely on that as much as braking and acceleration."}},{"startTime":402.8,"endTime":412.3,"type":"term","title":"ride the curbs","url":"/glossary/ride-the-curbs","quote":"and then how you ride the curbs. Being able to judge how much curve to take at a few of these places is so, so difficult.","canonicalId":"term:ride-the-curbs","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Ride the curbs” means using the kerbs at the edge of the track as part of the racing line, often to help rotate the car and maintain speed through a corner. It requires finesse because hitting too much curb can upset the car, damage the setup, or trigger loss of traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Ride the curbs” means using the track’s edge bumps/kerbs to help you go faster through corners. But you have to do it carefully because too much curb can throw the car off balance."}},{"startTime":445.1,"endTime":450.4,"type":"term","title":"buckle up","quote":"So you buckle up as you're heading up to that final chicane. So you've got a such a long run.","canonicalId":"term:buckle-up","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Buckle up” here is a dramatic cue tied to a high-risk braking zone near the wall at the exit of the final corner. It underscores that the driver’s approach into that chicane/combination is constrained by how close the car runs to barriers.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re basically saying “get ready,” because this part of the track is intense and unforgiving. 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Doing it at the right time helps the car keep traction and carry more speed through the slowest part of the corner."}},{"startTime":464.7,"endTime":468.8,"type":"term","title":"minimum","url":"/glossary/minimum","quote":"releasing the brakes is where you're going to gain the speed through the minimum.","canonicalId":"term:minimum","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Here, “the minimum” refers to the lowest-speed point in the braking/turning phase of a corner. Drivers try to manage braking release and traction so the car spends as little time as possible at that slowest moment, improving overall lap time.","simplifiedExplanation":"“The minimum” means the slowest point of the corner. 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And you know at that point, you're going to risk just running out of space on the exit.","canonicalId":"term:apex-speed","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Apex speed is how fast a car is going at the apex of a corner (the point closest to the inside). In lap-time terms, higher apex speed usually means better momentum through the turn and onto the exit, but it can increase the risk of running wide or losing traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"Apex speed is your speed at the tightest part of a corner. Going faster there can help you carry momentum, but it can also make it easier to lose control or run out of room on the exit."}},{"startTime":505.1,"endTime":562.6,"type":"topic","title":"Montreal lap strategy: final corner and chicane","url":"/glossary/montreal-lap-strategy-final-corner-and-chicane","quote":"But that's basically what you do in Montreal... you're just going to lose a couple of tenths in the final chicane... you have to nail it twice for one good lap, because it is the final corner.","canonicalId":"topic:montreal-lap-strategy-final-corner-and-chicane","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This part breaks down the Montreal lap-time challenge, especially the final corner and how it feeds into the last chicane. 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Since they’re in the same team’s car, it’s a pretty direct test of who’s doing better right now."}},{"startTime":799.5,"endTime":805.3,"type":"term","title":"P2","quote":"Kimmy\nAntonelli and George Russell, who's in P2. Now, Hinch, you said in our Miami review that it's not\npanic mode yet for George...","canonicalId":"term:p2","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In Formula 1, P2 means second place in the standings or in a session, depending on context. Here it’s used to describe George Russell’s position in the championship fight.","simplifiedExplanation":"P2 just means second place. 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The idea is that if their driver gets beaten, the team will realize McLaren is a real threat and they need to respond."}},{"startTime":1180.4,"endTime":1194.4,"type":"term","title":"data set","url":"/glossary/data-set","quote":"And when you and I had this conversation, I said George Russell. And that was pre-Miami to be fair. But I think I'd still, if you had to put everything on one guy today, I still look at the data set, the data sample size that we have of Russell's performances.","canonicalId":"term:data-set","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A data set is the collection of performance results being considered when making a prediction. 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