F1: Chequered Flag Chequered Flag Extra: Selfies, Curses & F1 Hot Takes
Mar 12, 2026
They trade stories about selfie attempts with team principals and on-site antics. They unpack F1 curses from home-track jinxes to the viral 'burger' myth. They debate the Red Bull second-seat pattern and odd performance anecdotes. They react to Verstappen’s qualifying crash, technical worries, and fan hot takes about Aston Martin's future.
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Paddock Selfie Challenge Success
- Izzy Hammond described a selfie challenge walking the paddock and secured five team-principal selfies including Flavio Briatore and Toto Wolff.\n- She used press-conference shots and subtle approaches to get photos, calling one a “double Toto” from different moments.
Marketing Promotions Can Backfire In F1
- Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin discussed recurring F1 'curses' like the burger promotion jinx and the Red Bull second-seat pattern.\n- They linked marketing tie-ins and team dynamics to sudden performance drops, dubbing the burger situation a 'burger curse'.
Red Bull Second Seat Carries Structural Pressure
- The Red Bull second-seat history shows multiple drivers struggling when paired with Max Verstappen, suggesting structural pressure on teammates.\n- Hosts named Ricciardo, Gasly, Albon and others as examples and noted rookie Isack Hadjar's strong qualifying could challenge the pattern.