MID-WEEK 180 - Ferrari Driver Swap _ Moto2 Madness _ 20 Years of Revival
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**Welcome to Petrol Ped: Midweek 180 Update**
Hey guys and welcome to *Petrol Ped*. Here’s this week’s midweek 180. I’ve not been in my usual office for quite some time, as I’m currently staying with friends in Stratford while filming one of these updates. If you haven’t seen one of these before, let me explain: this is my midweek update where I bring you the latest news, views, and information about upcoming reviews— all filmed in one take. To keep things simple, I’ll put “180 seconds” in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, and that’s it! No further ado—let’s get cracking with this week’s midweek 180.
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**First Comment Battle Royale**
Starting my timer… First up, last week’s comment battle was fierce. The Speed Machine 35 ruined Vinnie Vincent, and he’s been on a long run at the top. But here we go again—this week’s first-comment battle is about to commence. Where are you right now, and what are you doing? Well, that was John Maskull, who was chilling in bed before he had to head out for dinner. So wherever *you* are and whatever you’re doing, drop it below, and I’ll give you a shout-out next week!
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**Last Week’s Question: Sat-Nav Usage**
Speaking of last week, let me quickly recap the question we asked—about sat-nav usage. A big range of responses came in, but there was a complete dead heat between three options: Google Maps (in your phone), the built-in sat-nav systems in various cars, and Waze. Now, I have to admit—I’ve never used Waze myself, but a lot of you said you love the built-in stuff because it works well as a head-up display or if you’re driving a car with features like Audi’s Virtual Cockpit. It was really interesting how evenly matched these three were in terms of popularity.
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**This Week’s Question: Electric Car Barriers**
Moving on to this week’s question—inspired by Monday night’s film. I want to know **what’s the biggest thing stopping you from considering buying an electric car?** It could be anything—from practical concerns to conceptual barriers. Whether you already have an electric vehicle or are thinking about getting one, what’s holding you back? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments!
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**New Car News: The I-Pace**
Before we dive into that, let’s talk new car news. I drove the *I-Pace* on Friday of last week, and the video went up on Monday—so if you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to check it out. This car is doing really well so far! It’s a supercar in every sense: 400 horsepower, nought-to-60 in just over four seconds, and with a couple hundred miles worth of range. The tech is brilliant, and it’s an absolute blast to drive. I honestly struggled to find anything I didn’t like about this car—it was that impressive!
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**F1 News: Driver Market Chaos**
Now onto F1 news—this week, the driver market just keeps throwing curveballs. Last week, I mentioned Charlotte possibly joining Ferrari, and it’s now official: she’s heading to Ferrari from Sauber. But here’s where it gets interesting: Kimi Räikkönen is making the swap in the opposite direction. To be honest, I thought Räikkönen would retire after last season, but it turns out he’s signed a two-year deal with Alfa Romeo. It’ll be fascinating to see how this plays out—potentially, he’ll help develop their car over the next couple of years.
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**Upcoming Races: Singapore and Moto 2**
We’re heading to Singapore this weekend for the Formula One race—always one of my favorites on the calendar. If you didn’t catch the recent Moto 2 footage, let me describe it in one word: **dangerous**. No words can fully capture how intense that was. Post-race, there were a lot of politically correct statements at the press conference, but here’s where it got real: Cal Crutchlow lost his race ban (which didn’t matter) and then got sacked by his team. His sponsors also pulled out, and honestly, I think it was absolutely the right decision.
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**Other Car News: Jenson Button’s McLaren P1**
Quickly on other car news: if you’re in the market for a new car—well, Jenson Button is selling *his* McLaren P1! If you were thinking about dropping $1.6 million, now’s your chance to own this piece of automotive history.
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**Upcoming Films: Goodwood Revival Anniversary**
Finally, here’s what’s coming up on Friday at 6 pm—my 20th-year anniversary coverage of the Goodwood Revival. I was there over the weekend, and it never fails to be an amazing event. It’s something very special to me, and this year is extra meaningful as it marks two decades since I started covering it. Make sure to tune in for my little anniversary celebration video.
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**Sign-Off**
That about wraps up this week’s midweek 180. Two films you need to check out: Monday’s film on the I-Pace if you haven’t seen it yet, and Friday’s Goodwood Revival coverage at 6 pm. If you’ve enjoyed this update, give me a thumbs-up below, drop your thoughts in the comments—I always appreciate them! And if you haven’t already, subscribe to *Petrol Ped* for plenty more content coming your way.
Until next time, take care, guys… and **drive safe**!
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