About this episode
In the Season 4 debut, host Justin Bell discusses the upcoming F1 season with guest Ruth Buscombe, focusing on team strategies and new regulations.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Bell
Guest: Ruth Buscombe
Topics covered
- F1 season preview
- team strategies
- car specifications
- preseason testing
- driver performance
- regulations impact
Keywords
- F1
- 2026 season
- Ruth Buscombe
- Justin Bell
- Mercedes
- Ferrari
- McLaren
- Aussie GP
- preseason testing
- car regulations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Cadillac, Audi
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