Grip Strip Podcast Episode 250 - Holiday Time

Checo Perez has been released by Red Bull and replaced by Liam Lawson. Isack Hadjar is likely to become the second driver at Toro Rosso after finishing 5th or 6th last year in the RB driver development program. Valtteri Bottas is returning to Mercedes as their reserve driver. In other F1 news, 23XI and FRM have won a preliminary injunction to keep their charters and access SHR charters for sale.

In NASCAR, Conor Daly is announced as the driver of the 77 for Juncos-Hollinger, while Faux has released the TV schedule for IndyCar and Indy NXT. Sophia Floresch has secured an Indy NXT ride with HMD, and Ford M-Sport has announced drivers for the 2025 WRC. Jack Beckman will be a full season driver for Peak funny car.

In NFL Week 15, the focus is on real teams and fantasy. The NASCAR Cup Series Season Review addresses how Joey Logano finished 16th in points but won his 3rd title, Hendrick and Gibbs' usual dominance, Ford's struggles, and SHR's closure. Hocevar wins ROTY despite hitting everything but the lottery. Other noteworthy topics include the Gen 7 car and TV changes in 2025. The episode concludes with Josh’s Sim Segment.