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Mar 2025
31m 19s

Race of Champions Special!

Whisper
About this episode

What’s the point of track walks? What makes Race of Champions such a unique challenge for drivers?


This week on FFS!, DC breaks down how drivers really learn a track - from track walks to the gear changes and setup tweaks that matter in modern F1. Then, with DC gearing up to race this week, he sits down with Fredrik Johnsson, president and owner of Race of Champions, to chat about its history, what to expect this year, and some standout moments from past events.


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Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange


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