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On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Lawrence Barretto, Lead Presenter at F1TV. Lawrence & JB share their thoughts on the Japanese Grand Prix, which saw Kimi Antonelli notch his second consecutive win. Do we have a potential controversy brewing inside the Mercedes garage? Our weekend in Suzuka also saw a horrific crash, where amazingly Ollie Bearman only sustained minor injuries…was the cause of the crash an issue the F.I.A. will look to remedy before the Miami Grand Prix? Lawrence also has unprecedented access to F1’s drivers, and offers you a behind the scenes look at their demeanors when off-camera. Lewis Hamilton has a good amount of his swagger back as his Ferrari has been challenging for regular podiums. And is Max Verstappen really so dispirited with these new cars that he’s seriously considering early retirement? Follow, subscribe, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Mario Andretti, Cadillac F1 Board Director & Former Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion. Mario explains the significance of Kimi Antonelli’s first Formula 1 victory in Shanghai, and how it could impact the team dynamic at Mercedes in the weeks to come. He says the new cars & regulations should be taken in stride as part of evolving the sport, and says drivers simply have to move forward and get on with it. As for his Cadillac F1 team, he is encouraging everyone to think big and aim for quality points finishes by the end of the 2026 campaign. JB is joined in studio by Tommy Kendall, Motorsports Hall of Fame Driver. Tommy & JB are starting to warm up to the new racing, as we’ve been treated to some spirited battles during the opening laps at both Australia & China. We also point out the stark differences between Ferrari notching podiums and running strong, while defending champions McLaren have already dug themselves into an 80 point constructors deficit. Follow, subscribe, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Fred Smith, F1 Editor at Road & Track. Fred recaps our first race of the 2026 campaign, which featured the debut of new cars & regulations. Reviews were mixed to say the least, however Fred & JB agree that the FIA plan to make tweaks along the way to get the sport closer to its roots. As for the Australian Grand Prix itself, Mercedes flexed their muscle early, sending George to both pole position and P1, while teammate Kimi Antonelli finished P2. While Ferrari seems to be our clear #2 team, things are a mixed bag further down the board with McLaren & Red Bull drivers griping about changes to the car. Despite a questionable strategy call, all race fans can agree it was great to see a rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari on the podium with Charles Leclerc’s P3 result. Follow, subscribe, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Season 4 debut episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe, F1TV Lead Presenter & Former Team Strategist at Ferrari. Ruth cycles through the top four teams, providing behind the scenes insight from her time at the Bahrain preseason testing heats. Mercedes are the heavy favorites based on early data, and Ruth feels George Russell is ready to compete for the WDC crown if the car measures up to expectations. The overarching storylines heading into Melbourne all center around the new car specs and regulations…which should in theory level the playing field across the paddock. As for the Aussie GP, JB thinks we’ll certainly be in for a few shocking moments! Will Ferrari’s wild innovations yield results? Are McLaren sandbagging? Will Max Verstappen’s driving style mesh with his new Ford power unit? And how will debutants Cadillac & Audi fare in their maiden voyage onto the grid? Follow, subscribe, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Damon Hill, Formula 1 Champion & Broadcaster. Damon provides perspective on Lando Norris achieving his dream in being crowned the best driver in the world. He says it’s proof “nice guys” can take the sport’s top prize, and respects the way in which Lando dominated the field while staying true to himself. In analyzing the season finale at Yas Marina, Damon points to the lack of strategy remaining after the McLarens qualified P2 & P3. JB wraps up our third season of the show by reflecting on an incredible 75th season of Formula 1…from the on-track action to the drama in the paddock, and the intriguing three-way title fight down the stretch. Mark your calendars as we are less than 90 days from Melbourne with new cars set to take the track, Cadillac’s maiden campaign & driver swaps up and down the grid! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe back to the studios. The former F1 Strategist & current F1TV Presenter gives you a pit wall perspective on McLaren’s recent gaffes. How has the evolving championship picture pressured their team strategists in both pre-race set up + in-race pit tactics? Although unlikely, she says we cannot count out Max Verstappen, based on past outcomes when the drivers’ title has come down to one final race. We highlight yet another Carlos Sainz podium, where he is now eclipsing his old Ferrari team in points over recent races. And Red Bull shook up their driver lineup, announcing multiple seat changes for 2026 and beyond…will Isack Hadjar be ready to shoulder the weight with such little experience behind an F1 wheel? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Guenther Steiner & Chris Medland to the studios. The Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered on high drama, as a chaotic Turn 1 sent Max Verstappen to the lead. He never looked back and took his sixth chequered flag of the year. Chris takes you through the postrace coverage, and details how the news began to spread regarding McLaren’s massive DSQ penalties. He has a theory as to how McLaren ended up in this situation, and points to a few clues during the race that indicated larger forces were at work with their pre-race set up. As a former F1 Team Principal, Guenther gives it to you straight and says the McLaren bosses must now huddle and ensure Lando is their lead driver for the remainder of the season. Anything else would be too risky with just two rounds left (+ Sprint Race) and a surging Verstappen now just 24 points off the lead. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes a variety of Las Vegas GP related guests to our SiriusXM Studios! First up two-time Formula 1 Champion Mika Hakkinen, who loves the on-track racing here in Vegas from a driver’s perspective. How would this track stack up to his favorites from back in the day? And does he believe his daughter Ella, newly signed with McLaren, will be on the F1 podium here in the future? We are then joined by Delphine Biscaye, F1 Academy’s Competition Manager. Delphine has been blown away by the outpouring of support from fans and is looking forward to an exciting season finale…where the drivers championship is still on the line! Next in studio is George Ciz, Chief Marketing Officer of Tag Heuer. George outlines his brand’s objectives in their first year returning to Formula 1. Turns out Las Vegas’ glitz is the perfect stage to showcase Tag Heuer’s innovation and storied heritage in the sport. And last but not least, JB welcomes Julia George to the show. Julia has a busy weekend on her hands as Global Director of Sponsorships for Oracle Red Bull Racing. She speaks to the phenomenal success of F1 Academy and the crescendo to the season taking place here in Las Vegas. Also, how excited is Red Bull Racing to have Max Verstappen lurking and in reach of the WDC with just three races left? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe, former Formula 1 Strategist & current F1TV Presenter. JB & Ruth preview this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the entire racing world will be focused on the third-year spectacle. Ruth expects Lando Norris’ momentum to carry through this stop in the desert, but she cautions that turn one could turn his fortunes very quickly. We analyze the action on the track, which for Ruth’s money, is the best racing on the F1 calendar. How will the circuit be affected by the massive downpours in recent days, and how will F1 Academy’s final race weekend change the surface? Will Mercedes repeat and continue their dominant ways in the cold? And can Red Bull give Max Verstappen a shot to win the race with a rear wing adjustment? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Tony Kanaan, Arrow McLaren Team Principal & 2004 IndyCar Series Champion. JB & Tony recap a hectic Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where Lando Norris pulled away from the field both on the track and in the WDC standings. Tony provides insight into McLaren’s steady guidance to both Lando & teammate Oscar Piastri as they compete for F1’s top prize. We also get a driver’s perspective on how Max Verstappen was able to take a struggling Red Bull from pit lane to podium at such a short track. The young guns were also flexing at Interlagos, as the hometown favorite Gabriel Bortoleto made his F1 debut and Kimi Antonelli held his own to finish in P2. We wrap up by setting the stage for next weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, where a multitude of fan-friendly activations will be popping up right next to our studios at Wynn Las Vegas! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes his father Derek Bell & Tommy Kendall, Motorsports Hall of Fame Driver. While all three were at Wynn Las Vegas for the 2025 Concours, we gathered them in the studio for a roundtable on the state of the F1 drivers’ championship. Lando is in the lead, but by only one point with four races left…Meanwhile, his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri has been reeling since the summer break. Can he rebound over the final four races? And is Max Verstappen simply too far back to eclipse them both? JB also tees the guys up on Cadillac’s launch ahead of the 2026 season…and we preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix that is set for lights out in just two weeks! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jak Crawford, newly minted 3rd driver for Aston Martin F1. JB & Jak recap the Mexican Grand Prix, where Lando Norris dominated the weekend to take over the WDC championship lead over his teammate Oscar Piastri. There were multiple turning points during the race for the rest of the field, including a controversial first lap melee and a virtual safety car during the closing laps. JB gets Jak’s thoughts on transitioning from a smaller F2 car to the more intricate F1 controls. You also get Jak’s viewpoint of the inner workings of Aston Martin, straight from the cockpit. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Emily Prazer, Formula 1’s Chief Commercial Officer + President & CEO of Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. We recap the United States Grand Prix in Austin, where Max Verstappen took full advantage of a McLaren crash and subsequent double-DQ during the Sprint Race. Verstappen now sits just 40 points back of championship leader Oscar Piastri with just five races remaining. Emily brings you inside the business world of Formula 1, where a continuous surge in American fan engagement is fueling a complete transformation of the sport. JB highlights his week in Austin, detailing insightful 1-on-1 conversations with both Max Verstappen & Lando Norris. We also highlight several modifications at Circuit of the Americas, including the expanding T11 Car Community that sits adjacent to COTA’s famous Turn 11. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Fred Smith, Motorsports Editor for Road & Track. Fred & JB recap the Singapore GP, where the opening lap stole the headlines as McLaren teammates Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri made contact. F1 media & fans are split in assigning blame as the Papaya Rules have blurred in recent races. George Russell gets another win, so how does he still not have a contract for the 2026 season? JB turns to preview next weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, where the track layout lends itself to more drama in the McLaren garage. Turn one carries a nine story incline, has led to several incidents in the past, and the hot weather forecast may also play a significant role in our race outcome. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Tommy Kendall, Motorsports Hall of Fame Driver. Tommy & JB recap a chaotic weekend in Baku, where we saw SIX red flags in qualifying followed up by Oscar Piastri crashing out on lap one of Sunday’s grand prix. Max Verstappen went on to win his second straight race, and the pressure is ratcheting up on McLaren…who appear to have lost the advantage they carried during the first half of the calendar.  JB highlights some fantastic results from Baku, as Carlos Sainz gets his first podium with Williams + Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson & Yuki Tsunoda holding off the big hitters to finish P4, P5 & P6 respectively. We then turn our attention to Singapore, where a high-speed night race is sure to complicate the drivers’ championship standings! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Massimo Delbo, Editor of Cavallino Magazine and prominent Italian car journalist. Massimo was at Monza last week, and describes the warm welcome Lewis Hamilton received from the locals in his first “home race.” We also dive into the end of the race, where championship leader Oscar Piastri was asked to concede position to teammate Lando Norris…his closest competitor for the title. JB talks at length about “The Papaya Rules” bending, and how they eventually need to be broken if the title points get tighter. We close out the show by previewing our next race in Baku, a fast street circuit that should see a lot of carryover from last season. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jodie Kidd, Top Model, F1 Enthusiast & Top Gear Celebrity Driver. JB & Jodie recap our most eventful race of the season, as the Dutch Grand Prix saw the championship gap widen and multiple DQs. Is the WDC all but decided after Lando Norris’ disqualification? And how does Ferrari turn their fortunes after yet another horrendous result in Zandvoort? JB offers praise for rookie Isack Hadjar, who scored his first career podium by fending off experienced drivers lap after lap. We also preview this weekend’s race at Monza, where the pressure will be squarely on Fred Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc in front of their hometown tifosi. And did Cadillac make the right decision by choosing Valtteri Bottas & Sergio Perez to steer their inaugural team? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Dario Franchitti, 4x INDYCAR Champion and 3x Indy 500 Winner. JB & Dario recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the two McLarens dominated at the front despite running split strategies. Dario gives a driver’s perspective on the closing laps, where Oscar Piastri hunted down teammate Lando Norris to a thrilling finish. He gives credit to the McLaren bosses for letting the drivers compete and hints this may evolve into one of the closest championship battles we’ve ever seen. JB sets the stage going into the summer break, alluding to some news we may hear during the down time. It’s the perfect time to reset for Red Bull & Ferrari, as their title hopes have dimmed and cars appear to be fading from an engineering standpoint. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Email the crew drivetowynn AT gmail.com | Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the SiriusXM Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.