The Attraction of the Ferrari

In this bonus episode, Peter and med school colleague (and brilliant psychiatrist) Paul Conti reminisce on their favorite moments in Formula 1 history, their deep admiration for the late Ayrton Senna, and the remarkable careers of their all-time favorite drivers. Paul also helps to illuminate the psychological components that made the luminary drivers great, and the cautionary lessons we can take from their incredible lives.

We discuss:

• Ayrton Senna [3:45];
• How Senna’s death changed the sport [9:50];
• The 80s & 90s: a remarkable era of Formula 1 [12:55];
• Hypothesizing what caused Senna’s fatal crash [17:45];
• Comparing Stewart and Senna, their incredible bravery, and what lessons we can learn from them [23:30];
• Best documentaries on racing, and some of Senna’s best moments [31:00];
• Gilles Villeneuve, Stefan Bellof, and some of the other greats [39:15];
• Why Senna is widely acknowledged as the best of all time [46:15];
• Great rivalries and personalities [49:30];
• Rendezvous, a high-speed drive through Paris [56:50]; and
• More.

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