Belgium Grand Prix - Spa Preview, Max to Mercedes and farewell to Christian Horner for now........

00:00 Introduction and Team Updates
03:17 The Silly Season and Driver Negotiations
05:10 Max Verstappen's Future and Team Dynamics
07:37 Analyzing Driver Pairings and Performance
10:13 Kimi's Development and Future Prospects
12:48 The Business of F1 and Driver Commodities
15:16 Rumors and Scuttlebutt in F1
17:24 Christian Horner's Departure and Team Changes
24:27 Christian Horner's Future in Formula One
27:54 The Belgian Grand Prix Preview
33:30 2024 Race Review and Highlights
38:12 Predictions for the Upcoming Race
41:11 Introduction to the Downshift Podcast
41:30 Closing Remarks and Call to Action As two of the team sun themselves on on a beach somewhere, KT and Schwags reflect on what has been a busy couple of weeks without any racing action but plenty of action in F1.

With the ousting of Christian Horner from Red Bull and secret rendezvous rumored between Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen on the Italian hideaway of Sardinia the mini break between Silverstone and Spa has been anything but boring. With chins wagging on the possibility of Max Verstappen considering a move to Mercedes what does this mean for the team and one of our favorites, Handsome George?

The team reflect on the downfall of Christian Horner and what this means for his future after 20 years of success and challenges that took a fizzy drinks manufacturer to World Constructors Champion 6 times.

Finally previewing the iconic Belgium Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps, a fan and driver favorite on the longest track of the calendar seeing drivers push through the famous Eau Rouge in a race that promises action, drama and a battle between teammates separated by only 8 points.