E7 | Our Predictions for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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Jaden predicts Lance Stroll will crash for the third year in a row, while Brianna bets on no DNFs at all.

This episode features hosts Jaden Maraska and Brianna Ross rushing through predictions for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a technical failure corrupted their original recording. They focus on their recurring "Lights Out Lottery" prediction segment under significant time pressure. Jaden predicts Jack Doohan will be the weekend's biggest flop, expecting him to be eliminated in Q1 and finish between P16 and P20. Brianna names Fernando Alonso as her biggest flop, noting his zero points compared to teammate Lance Stroll's ten. For the biggest surprise, Brianna selects George Russell, believing he will beat Max Verstappen in the championship standings after this race. Jaden's positive surprise pick is Isaac Hadjar, whom he predicts could finish as "best of the rest" in P9 or higher. Both hosts select Oscar Piastri to score solid points, with Jaden backing him to win the race. For the podium, both predict George Russell will finish third, but they disagree on second place, with Jaden choosing Lando Norris and Brianna choosing Oscar Piastri. Jaden's bold prediction is that Lance Stroll will crash out in Saudi Arabia for the third consecutive year. Brianna's extreme prediction is that there will be zero DNFs, a feat never achieved at this circuit, which prompts a wager for bonus points. The hosts reveal that Max Verstappen currently has 69 points, just six points ahead of George Russell's 63, highlighting a tight championship fight involving Piastri and Norris. They briefly discuss the demanding schedule of the triple-header for Formula 1 personnel. A tangential conversation reveals Brianna's envy for Lewis Hamilton's personal assistant, Angela Cullen, whose salary they estimate at around $2 million annually. The hosts speculate on Adrian Newey's potential impact at Aston Martin next year and recall Fernando Alonso's strong performance at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The episode's rushed conclusion includes the hosts playing a clip of their corrupted, robotic-sounding original audio to explain the situation. The tone is frantic and conversational, marked by the hosts' visible frustration with the technical issues and their need to speak quickly. The style is informal and opinion-driven, centered around friendly debate and personal racing insights. Formula 1 fans who enjoy fast-paced, passionate prediction segments and behind-the-scenes podcast mishaps will appreciate this episode. Listeners seeking a polished, in-depth technical analysis of the race weekend or those annoyed by disorganized, rushed audio might want to skip it.

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A hurried Saudi GP preview that still lands its blunt predictions.

The Saudi Arabia preview feels hurried, but it still gets to the point. A re-record after audio trouble leaves the hosts moving fast, and the prediction round keeps things blunt: Jack Doohan is the Q1 flop pick, Lance Stroll is framed as the most likely barrier hit, and Brianna…

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