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With a stop in Europe before the circus heads stateside, some of the mid pack teams make real developmental progress on their cars. In America, both Indycar and IMSA put on spectacular shows on May 1st. Red Bull resurges in a big way, collecting near maximum points Ferrari falters, on home soil no less Good … Continue reading Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive! &#85...

We also chat about the 2023 LMDH entry, racing against, and with, Kevin Magnussen, and all the ups and downs of his 2022 IMSA thus far A quick overview of the 2022 Italian Grand Prix at Imola Ricky Taylor shares his thoughts on his 2022 season We chat about the ins and outs of DPI … Continue reading Episode 323: Ricky Taylor Explores his Acura DPI car with us at Laguna Seca → The post...

The SRO pro racing driver also owns and runs a two-car racing team, keeps busy with several writing assignments, and, somehow, maintains a personal life. Just who is Robb Holland? What is it like driving the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport? How did the first two races of SRO GT4 America go? The … Continue reading Episode 322: Dissecting Robb Holland’s Busy Team Owner/Driver Lif...

As constructors start to sort out their cars and better understand underlying issues, we see a tightening and thrilling mid-pack battle as some teams start to flirt with the front. Reliability is still a concern, as are sorting out which drivers have the best grip on this new F1 era. Corrections! Sort of! Formula 1 … Continue reading Episode 321: Australian GP Delivers 3rd Round Thriller! &#...

Vegas Baby, Vegas! It's official, Formula 1 added a third GP to the U.S. calendar in 2023, this one a street race in Las Vegas. And we talk IMSA and Indycar. The post Episode 320: Vegas Baby, Vegas! first appeared on Fun With Cars .

Though his teammate, Sergio Perez, started from pole, and Ferrari looked strong all weekend, Verstappen took the trophy in a thrilling weekend. Mercedes continues to struggle, Alpine and Alfa Romeo fight in the mid-pack, as does Haas. Verstappen edges out LeClerc in Saudi Arabia Hamilton struggles on Saturday Mick Schumacher okay after mega shunt on … Continue reading Episode 319: Verstappen...

Led by Charles LeClerc, Ferrari took victory at the inaugural Grand Prix of 2022 in Bahrain, with teammate Carlos Sainz not far behind in second place. It proved a breath of fresh air to see a non-Mercedes with such pace. Will the Silver Arrows team recover? Lewis Hamilton did reach the final step of the … Continue reading Episode 318: Ferrari Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix! → The post E...

Formula 1 just wrapped up its final preseason test in Bahrain and prepares to start the season at the same venue this weekend. Who looks strong? It’s also a race weekend for Indycar, IMSA, and WEC. Mega weekend! And I interview Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Indycar. The second, and final, … Continue reading Episode 317: Grand Prix Racing Returns! → The post...

In a thrilling February season start, the sophomore Penske driver took the checkered flag at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix from pole position. Formula 1 completed its first official three-day test session with Mercedes claiming the fastest lap. The Russian Grand Prix is in serious jeopardy. And much more. The first Formula 1 preseason test … Continue reading Episode 316: Scott McLaughlin Win...

The cars look different than last year and different from each other. And, as I write this, the first day of testing is under way. Chris Roche and I also dive into Formula 1 news as well as upcoming Indycar and IMSA events. Lewis Hamilton is back and will compete in the 2022 season We … Continue reading Episode 315: Formula 1 in 2022 revives variety → The post Episode 315: Formula 1 in...

Meyer Shank Racing led an Acura 1-2 at the 24 Hour event with Wayne Taylor Racing’s Acura following close behind. We also catch you up on the latest Formula 1 news, WRC, and I speak with Ricky Taylor of Wayne Taylor racing about the Daytona race. Acura wins 24 Hours of Daytona with Meyer Shank … Continue reading Episode 314: Acura Wins the 2022 24 Hours of Daytona → The post Epis...

But not without controversy. Bizarre calls from the Race Director throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dulls the purity and enthusiasm for the way Verstappen won. I also interview Porsche Ambassador and Sports Car Racing Legend, Hurley Haywood. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix … Continue reading EPISODE 313: Max Verstappen 2021...

After an intense Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the two title contenders, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, are tied in points. Also, I speak with Porsche Ambassador Patrick Long. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Lewis Hamilton wins the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Two red flags, three standing starts, and virtual and … Continue reading Episode 312: Slug Fest at the Sa...

In this special episode, Chris Roche and I discuss what Frank Williams and his decades long, 16-championship-winning career in Formula 1 meant to us, and indeed the world. The post Episode 311: Honoring the Great Sir Frank Williams first appeared on Fun With Cars .

In a race weekend full of penalties, tensions, and tire failure, Lewis Hamilton stayed above the fray to comfortably win the Grand Prix. But Verstappen once again proved brilliant at damage mitigation and finished second. Also, I interview Ricky Taylor, driver of the Acura DPi car, about a fantastic 2021 IMSA season and what the … Continue reading Episode 310: Hamilton Controls the Qatar GP...

A new engine in the back of Hamilton’s car cost him five places on the grid, a failed rear wing test another 20, but the British World Champion came to Brazil possessed and put one an amazing show. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Formula 1 news Antonio Giovinazzi is out Guanyu … Continue reading EPISODE 309: It’s Hammer Time At The Brazilian GP → The p...

Mercedes starting 1-2 didn’t make it to turn one, Hamilton struggled, but retained second place. And I speak with the winningest American at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Johnny O’Connell Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Formula 1 news Who are the favorite drivers and teams? A movie is coming out … Continue reading episode 308: Perez on the podium at the Mexican G...

Max Verstappen puts in an impressive performance to hold off Lewis Hamilton and his kinder-to-tires Mercedes. Sergio Perez plays a critical helping role. And I speak with Dr. Franka Schröder and Katharina Rees at Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen about life inside the factory of a Formula 1 team! Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and … Continue reading EPISODE 307: Maxed Out At ThE U.S. Grand Prix...

Lewis Hamilton is the winningest driver at this track, but hasn’t won since 2017. Could this be a breakthrough year for Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen? Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss 2022 Formula 1 race calendar Jack Harvey moves to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Past winners of the race Who … Continue reading Episode 306: What to Expect at THE U.S. Grand Pri...

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes struggle with tire strategy. Carlos Sainz storms through the field from the back to finish 8th. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Michael Andretti interested in Buying Sauber Sergio Perez makes good on his podium prediction Rain falls intermittently through the weekend in Turkey Lewis Hamilton v. Mercedes … Continue reading EPISODE 305: Valtter...

At the 2021 Long Beach Grand Prix, Palou fended off Pato O Ward and Josef Newgarden to finish 4th and win his first Indycar title. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Qatar is hosting a Grand Prix Alex Palou wins the Indycar Championship Colton Herta wins the Long Beach Grand Prix Canadians … Continue reading EPISODE 304: Alex Palou is the 2021 Indycar Champion → The...

At the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, Lando Norris barely misses out on maiden victory, which allows Hamilton to tally his 100th. Max Verstappen keeps the championship tight with a second place finish. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss The upcoming Miami Grand Prix Haas drivers resigned for 2022 F1 season Michael Shank … Continue reading Episode 303: Russian Rain Brings RarEfie...

Documentary on Michael Schumacher’s racing career is fantastic, with the right mindset. Both Portland and Monterey Indycar races put on a great show. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss The Michael Schumacher documentary on Netflix Martin Whitmarsh returns to Formula 1 Indycar releases 2022 schedule Alex Palou wins the Indycar Grand Prix … Continue reading Episode 302...

Lewis Hamilton refuses to give room, Max Verstappen tries to pass anyway. As a result, McLaren returns to its glory days with a 1-2 result at Monza Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Who bears responsibility for the Hamilton Verstappen crash? Sprint Qualifying fails to impress Valtteri Bottas impresses Brilliant weekend for … Continue reading Episode 301: The 2021 Italian...

Zandvoort Looks Like an Excellent Track to Drive, but the Racing Proved Poor. Six-Time Indycar Champion, Dixon Shares his Insights on the 2021 Season Racing News: Raikkonen Retires, Bottas moves to Alfa Romeo, Russell moves to Mercedes, and Albon takes the vacant seat at Williams. Alpha Tauri retain both Gasly and Tsunoda Robin is joined … Continue reading EPISODE 300: THE 2021 Netherlands G...