Mario Andretti & Leigh Diffey Join The Show

09/14/23 • 65 min

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes back the GOAT, Mario Andretti for his perspective on all things Formula 1. Mario starts by providing an update on the Andretti Cadillac application to become an F1 expansion team. He then comments on Max Verstappen & Red Bull Racing's record-setting year and how this historic run will be remembered decades from now.

Justin also catches up with Leigh Diffey, veteran F1 & IndyCar announcer. Leigh explains why 2x IndyCar champion Alex Palou's relationship with McLaren F1 has soured recently, and how this tension has grown between the two racing series over the years. He describes the freakish F1 economic boom since 'Drive To Survive' and believes the Las Vegas Grand Prix will be the culmination of the sport's massive investment into the North American market.

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Will Buxton Sneaks Into Monza

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Will Buxton, F1 presenter & author. Will describes what it was like at Monza, where the tifosi rallied around what became Carlos Sainz's best drive of the season. Will highlights Max Verstappen's record 10th consecutive win and points to a future where the Max vs Lewis rivalry could soon be renewed.

Justin & Will bounce around the paddock to identify a few young drivers who could be on the move at year's end. Will feels there's one driver in particular that deserves another crack at redemption. We then preview this weekend's Singapore GP and give you sneak peek at emerging details surrounding November's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix!

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From Singapore to Japan with Derek Hill

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes former driver Derek Hill, who is now driving in Hollywood for the upcoming Ferrari movie starring Adam Driver & Pénelope Cruz. Derek dissects what was the hands-down the best race of the year in Singapore, pointing to the many pivotal in-race strategies for each team.

How did the safety car impact tyres & pit stops? How good was Carlos? What led to George's heartbreaking crash on the final lap? What happened to Red Bull? How lucky was Lando?

Derek also provides a glimpse into the upcoming Ferrari film due out Christmas Day, and says director Michael Mann (Heat, Ali) has absolutely nailed it when it comes to capturing realistic racing action on the big screen!

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