Drive To Wynn

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Zak Brown, former driver & current CEO of McLaren Racing. JB starts with his takeaways from the Chinese Grand Prix, the first in five years at the Shanghai International Circuit. Max Verstappen swept both the Sprint Race and Grand Prix, but there were plenty of juicy storylines unfolding in his rearview mirror. Lando Norris continued his climb up the driver standings with a strong P2 performance, Mercedes’ struggles deepened worries about Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari and Lance Stroll created chaos with a comical miscue during a restart. Zak explains how McLaren has closed the gap on Red Bull sooner than expected, and how both of his young drivers have embraced the long-term vision of the program. He also comments on Ferrari & Mercedes’ lame duck drivers and how their frustrations will magnify when information on next year’s cars begins circulating. We also preview next weekend’s Miami GP, which has become a spectacle in itself, and how McLaren’s pending upgrades could impact their performance on a track known for its slick surface. 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 Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver, to the show. Justin recaps the Japanese GP, where Max Verstappen rebounded from a DNF to sweep the events at Suzuka. It appears Ferrari has distanced themselves from the rest of the pack to close ground on the Red Bulls. Justin also gives his take on Yuki Tsunoda's points finish at his home track, Danny Ricciardo's terrible start to the season and Mercedes' sudden complacency to fall behind the McLarens. Dale Jr. comments on Verstappen's current run of 20 victories in 22 races, and urges Formula 1 fans to appreciate the greatness we are witnessing. Why don't race fans embrace greatness like they have in past decades? He draws several parallels between the worlds of NASCAR & F1, and thinks commitments to evolving technology will only continue to grow the popularity of both sports. Plus, we get some candid answers to our Mobil1 Pit Stop feature to close out the conversation! 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 Elliott Hughes, Staff Writer at Magneto, to the show. Justin recaps the Australian GP, where a rare early exit from Max Verstappen led to an opportunistic field looking to capitalize. JB shares his thoughts on the final results and highlights a brilliant P1 drive from Carlos Sainz, who is auditioning for a seat in next year's campaign. Elliott runs through top headlines in the Formula 1 world, including Ferrari's recent success, McLaren's uptick in points and the controversy surrounding Fernando Alonso & George Russell's late-race incident. 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 Alex Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie, to the show. Justin recaps a mostly quiet Saudi GP, where 18yo Oliver Bearman stole headlines by replacing Carlos Sainz to the tune of a brilliant P7 finish. Another 1-2 result for Red Bull tames the field on the track yet again, however Justin maintains the Christian Horner drama is far from over. Alex explains how she came to prominence in the racing scene, and how women are now playing a key role in Formula 1's exploding popularity. She explains social media's evolving role in race marketing, and how it's made the most sought after cars in the world more accessible to the public. 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 Will Buxton, F1 Presenter & Author. Will offers his perspective on how the Bahrain GP turned out much different from testing, and despite Max Verstappen leading wire to wire, there are some truly captivating storylines carrying the 2024 campaign. Will addresses the evolving Christian Horner scandal, and while urging everyone to wait for all the facts, admits that there are certainly some fractures within the Red Bull garage that could potentially lead to major team changes. 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 the Season 2 debut of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Michael Potts, veteran Formula 1 Photographer. You'll hear their thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari in '25, and what it means for the teams this year as they balance both their cars & priorities. Although Red Bull Racing has officially dismissed allegations against Christian Horner, could there be a lingering effect and possible ouster by season's end? What potential domino effect would that have across the paddock? As for this weekend's season opener in Bahrain, Justin thinks past could prove to become prologue with his weekly podium picks. You also hear his driver's perspective on best efforts to sandbag the competition during testing, and the latest rumors floating around the garage. 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 the Season One finale of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Bob Varsha, veteran Formula 1 Commentator. Justin & Bob recap the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, where Max Verstappen padded his stats to eclipse 1,000 laps led in his 19th victory. For some, this has been a boring year due to Red Bull's sheer dominance, but for others it's been interesting to watch teams rise and fall in pursuit. As we look ahead to 2024, which teams are primed to take a big step forward? We go through each race team to find where the combination of leadership, technology & driver growth may lead to more competitive races at the top of the podium. Thanks for listening and follow us on social media to keep up on all the silly season news! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes back Darren Jack, owner of the Hall of Fame Collection & Museum. Darren & JB describe the scene from inside the track walls and pit lane on Saturday night, as the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix delivered for ALL levels of F1 fans. We take you behind the curtain and through the entire night, from the celebrity sightings, to pre-race drama, to all the twists and turns of the thrilling closing laps! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes back Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo Driver and 10x Formula 1 race winner. Valtteri says he's soaking in the Vegas limelight and enjoying himself by launching a few fun projects around the race. He says the track may be more slick than they're accustomed to at first, but simulators have provided a great learning experience. Justin is also joined by Magnus Walker to preview the Las Vegas GP. Justin is sticking with his Lando Norris / McLaren pick, while Magnus thinks a more seasoned driver is best to stand atop the podium on Saturday. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! #ultimateraceweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Darren Cox, creator of GT Academy and CEO of The Race Media. Darren explains how simulators play a vital role in modern race preparations, and an especially critical role in this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. With no prior experience on the track, teams & drivers will be looking to find any advantage possible in advance. Darren also hints that cold tyres and brakes could lead to some crazy moments as the inaugural Las Vegas GP will be held in the 50-60 degree range on a damp track. Justin thinks this race sets up well for Lando Norris, as he's been a champion of sims and seems to be confident in the Vegas spotlight. Darren believes if Lando ends up atop the podium, then it could catapult him to becoming the series' most popular driver. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! #ultimateraceweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jay Leno, legendary comedian & world-renowned car collector, into our Blue Wire Studios. Justin & Jay recap the Las Vegas Concours held here at the Wynn over the weekend, and note how the show broke the mold to draw younger audiences...while still celebrating the cars of yesteryear. Jay gives his thoughts on this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix and loves how Formula One has grown here in the states. He gives a lot of credit to the Drive to Survive series, and sees this inaugural Vegas race as a culmination of how elaborate the presentation has become. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! #ultimateraceweek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Gil de Ferran, current McLaren Racing Advisor & fmr World Champion Driver. Gil goes in-depth on the evolution of McLaren since the start of the season, and places a real emphasis on the close relationship between Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri. Gil recaps the Brazilian GP and surveys the field after another Sprint Race leads to tyre management complications. Justin then turns the page to next weekend's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix! We've been bringing you behind the scenes commentary directly from the Wynn Las Vegas all season, and this week is no different as preparations for the track are almost complete. Could this spectacle prove to be the biggest event in the history of racing? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Andrew Marriott, aka Pit Lane Andy, legendary racing reporter. Andrew has interviewed all but three Formula 1 champions in his time covering the sport, and he evaluates Max Verstappen's dominance in comparison to previous champions. Andy & Justin recap the Mexican Grand Prix, where once again tyre wear and strategy overshadowed some really great racing and juicy storylines. Justin previews this Sunday's Brazilian GP, where the track lends itself to creating dust-ups when combined with end-of-the-season points jockeying. Justin thinks the field may be more aggressive with Max, and that this could be a rare week where we see a Mercedes / McLaren / Ferrari driver atop the podium. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Darren Jack, owner of the Hall of Fame Collection & Museum. Darren describes being in the paddock at Austin, and how the energy was truly off the charts as fans saw a little bit of everything. Lando Norris showed well in leading laps early, and Lewis Hamilton charged up the leaderboard...until his day was erased by stewards during post-race inspections. Did the punishment match the crime? Darren also talks business, as his unmatched racing memorabilia collection site has set the industry standard. Justin previews what should prove to be a competitive Mexican GP, where it's rumored that Sergio Perez may retire after the race. What reverberations would be felt from that, as drivers look to prove their worth over the final three races? Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jeff Zwart, world renowned director, racer, photographer & author. Jeff takes you through decades of F1 driver evolution, and explains the various technical challenges today's group endures. Jeff has been embedded with Red Bull Racing and comments on the constant attention the team, and others, have placed on the American races...specifically next month's Las Vegas GP. Justin previews what should be a thrilling United States GP with so much on the line. He feels the McLaren vs Mercedes battle will really heat up at COTA...Lewis & Lando are absorbing serious heat as their teammates have overshadowed (and overtaken) them recently. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes his father Derek Bell, former Formula One driver and 5x 24 Hours of Le Mans winning driver. Derek reacts to Max's third consecutive F1 world championship, and thinks he may just be getting started. He also gets into the interesting dynamics between the Mercedes teammates crashing and McLaren teammates pushing each other up the standings. Justin recaps an eventful but taxing Qatar GP, where the grueling heat and tyre management took center stage over what should've been a great weekend of competitive racing. And now the moment we've all been waiting for, as the F1 calendar comes to the Americas in the next month! As we inch closer to the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, Justin explains why Austin's COTA track has become underrated & underappreciated. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Tommy Kendall, former driver, commentator & Motorsports Hall of Famer. Tommy weighs in on Max Verstappen's imminent three-peat and points out the many benefits he can bring as "the perfect villain." He also weighs in on the potential Andretti Autosport / Cadillac expansion team and how that could affect the flow of money around the paddock. Justin looks ahead to this weekend's Qatar GP, which was a favorite among the drivers in 2021 despite the heat and physical challenges it presents. If you like all-out speed, this is your track. There's plenty to watch for in this race...including Max clinching the title, Mercedes passing Ferrari & McLaren making a statement by outscoring a fading Aston Martin. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Valtteri Bottas, current Formula 1 driver for Alfa Romeo. Valtteri explains why Suzuka is his favorite track on the circuit, and how he found time to enjoy himself despite the rigors of the season thus far. He then goes on to speak about the excitement surrounding Alfa Romeo's car upgrades...and even reveals a hidden talent in the kitchen for all of you breakfast lovers out there. Justin recaps an eventful Japanese GP where McLaren stole the show by achieving a double podium. He says this break between races will be a nervous time for veterans, as opportunistic young drivers are eyeing rides for next year. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Follow, rate & review with any comments & questions for Justin - we’d love to hear from you! Drive To Wynn is filmed exclusively at the Wynn Las Vegas inside the Blue Wire Studios. Follow us on IG & subscribe on YouTube today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.