F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #143 | Turbo, Titans & Breakthroughs: F1’s Risk-Taking Era (1970s–1980s)

10/09/2025 1h 11min
F1 General | F1 Racing Legends | Epi #143 | Turbo, Titans & Breakthroughs: F1’s Risk-Taking Era (1970s–1980s)

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Explore the fearless personalities and competitive drama of F1’s turbocharged decades. Dick and Sabrina dissect the skills and politics that created icons and rivalries of Fittipaldi, Lauda, Piquet, Prost, and Senna.In this episode:Emerson Fittipaldi’s global trailblazing and resilience in adversityNiki Lauda’s iron will, clinical approach, and recovery from disasterNelson Piquet’s crafty strategy and infamous rivalries—especially with Nigel MansellAlain Prost’s four-title career shaped by controversy and his legendary duel with Ayrton SennaAyrton Senna’s thrilling commitment, influence, and the heart of Brazilian motorsportGain perspective on how technology, style, and personality built the legends we still talk about today.Send us a textSupport the showThanks to all who have become members of the 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 via our “Buy me A Coffee” page. This community is growing because of you. To become a member, click here.Follow 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 on Instagram. Have episode feedback or ideas? Want to connect with 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1? Drop them a line at: [email protected] in Dick's YT Channel about his return to kart racing? See this link.Like the 2 Guys, A Girl, and F1 background music? It's "An Adventure Called Life" by Score Squad. It's available for purchase at Premium Beat. Use referral code SNSAEDUB at checkout to get 25% off your first purchase. 2025 Sound Engineers: Paul Douglas and Elena Richey

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