In this hilariously sharp and candid episode of The Thing About Cars, Mickey and the gang unpack some seismic shifts in the world of Formula One. Is Lewis Hamilton really leaving Mercedes for Ferrari? Why did the FIA reject Andretti Global’s bid to become the 11th F1 team—and is there a whiff of politics and anti-American sentiment in the decision?

We also check in on Phil the Ballard’s tumultuous love life, Misty rails against Ferrari’s questionable strategies (and perhaps their marinara-fueled pit lane choices), and the gang debates whether better speakers can actually improve your gas mileage. Spoiler: it’s not the speakers—it’s the noise cancellation masking the booms from fuel-saving engine functions.
Plus:

• Oldsmobile’s surprisingly advanced powertrain history


• Car mechanic simulator therapy


• Misty Manhattan cocktail dreams


• And the true meaning of being “moderately Nito”

Buckle up for an episode full of speed, sass, trivia, and the occasional reflective traffic cone heartbreak.

🎧 Brought to you by The Thing About Cars podcast — where the curves are sharp, and the commentary’s sharper.

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