Shortly after the turn of the New Year, I invited our resident Formula One fanatic, Ben Hodges, into the smooth booth to record a TAG Heuer special. We focused on the brand’s most visible ambassador on Planet Earth right now — the flying Dutchman, Max Verstappen.

We discuss the controversial conclusion to the 2021 Formula One season that saw Sir Lewis Hamilton denied a record eighth driver’s championship in almost unbelievable circumstances. Whether what came to pass should have happened in the first place is, by now, a moot point. The result is in the books and the Netherlands has its first World Champion in the sport.

In addition to recapping the wild final lap that decided one of the most talked-about titles in recent memory, Ben also shares with us his favorite TAG Heuer pieces from the current collection, surprisingly confirming along the way that ambassadorship really do work.

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