Showdown For The Crown ft. Ruth Buscombe

Showdown For The Crown ft. Ruth Buscombe

From Drive To Wynn by Drive To Wynn

December 4, 2025 · 55 min

About this episode

Justin Bell interviews Ruth Buscombe about F1 strategies and recent team performances.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Justin Bell

Guest: Ruth Buscombe

Topics covered

  • F1 strategy
  • McLaren performance
  • championship pressure
  • driver lineup changes
  • Carlos Sainz podiums
  • Max Verstappen potential

Keywords

  • F1
  • McLaren
  • Ruth Buscombe
  • Max Verstappen
  • Carlos Sainz
  • Red Bull
  • Isack Hadjar
  • championship
  • pit tactics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, F1TV

Places: Wynn Las Vegas

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