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In this episode, we tackle the debate surrounding the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. While the race puts Singapore on the map for the world’s wealthy, we ask: Who is F1 really for?

We break down the controversies of the F1 weekend, from the MRT post-concert chaos that left fans stranded, to the "ignorant" social media comments about who should pay for late train hours. We also reveal the surprising cost model of the race, including the government's 60-70% subsidy of the direct running cost.

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00:00 Introduction: Welcome To Our New Monday Schedule

00:01:02 Our Own F1 Fan Talk

00:04:17 The Social Media Problem: Why F1 Comment Sections Get Toxic

00:06:36 F1 for All? Or All for F1?

00:07:34 The MRT Closure and Concert Chaos

00:10:05 The Cost of Hosting and the Government Subsidy

00:12:10 The F1 Financial Model: The Host Fee and Economic Trade-offs

00:36:36 The Global Image: Why F1 Puts Singapore on the Map for 'Rich People'

00:41:25 Are Locals Priced Out During F1 Weekend?

00:48:07 Missed Tourism? Why the F1 Calendar Shift Hurt Golden Week Traffic

00:54:34 Today I Learnt (Guo Feng) Why Vinegar?

00:59:00 Today I Learnt (Alastair) The Origins of Southeast Asian Chinese School Uniforms

01:02:22 Reflections on a Missed Episode