
About this episode
In this episode, host Justin Bell and guest Fred Smith discuss the Australian Grand Prix and the implications of new regulations in the 2026 F1 season.
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 &…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Bell
Guest: Fred Smith
Topics covered
- Formula 1
- 2026 season
- Australian Grand Prix
- Mercedes performance
- Ferrari results
- car regulations
- driver strategies
Keywords
- F1
- Australian Grand Prix
- Mercedes
- Ferrari
- 2026 season
- Fred Smith
- Justin Bell
- Lewis Hamilton
- Charles Leclerc
- car regulations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Road & Track, Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull
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