The Porsche 963 competes in the top, GTP class in this year’s IMSA Weathertech Sportscar championship. And Nick Tandy is one of the full-time drivers in car number six. We talk about his racing career, his stint at Chevrolet, and racing in the highly competitive, hybrid powertrain GTP class.
The 34-year-old Australian driver replaces Nyck De Vries at Alpha Tauri ahead of the 2023 Hungarian GP. On July 23rd 2023, Daniel Ricciardo will take the green flag at the Hungarian Grand Prix and officially start his 233rd Formula 1 race. A lot changed since his last start, last year … Continue reading Is Jumping on the AlphaTauri Seat Best for Daniel Ricciardo?→
Racing in the Cadillac V-LMDh car in IMSA for Chip Ganassi Racing, Sebastien Bourdais will return to his home, LeMans France, to compete for overall victory.
Or someone else? Aston Martin looked strong, Mercedes looked stronger than last year. Alfa Romeo too. What we know? This Formula 1 season already looks epic!
I cover the results of the famous Florida 24 hour race that sets the tone for the rest of the year. And what a year, with four makes racing in the top category.
That and more silly season news. Plus how much money did Red Bull Racing spend in 2021? Many eyebrows are raised ahead of the final budget certification
Ahead of Petit Le Mans, I talk with Ricky Taylor, Driver of the Acura ARX-05 DPi car for Wayne Taylor Racing about his chances of securing the 2022 Championship.
In Formula 1’s silliest of silly seasons seen in eons, Daniel Ricciardo seems, inexplicably, odd man out. But several seats are still up for grabs. And much more news.
Several drivers received multiple warnings, a few saw black and white flags, and a couple were penalized. None of them gained an advantage. Sprints still seem silly, too. Otherwise, great race!
Rain fell during qualifying again and brought a somewhat unexpected starting grid. A mega crash at the start of the race proved also to be just the start of the action.
Wet qualifying and dry racing brought different strategies, setups, and a scrambled starting grid. Engine penalties didn’t help. And I interview Porsche factory driver, Laurens Vanthoor.
And for different reasons. Some suffered mechanical failures, others physical pain. But it led to unexpected results across the board. We also cover Indycar’s Grand Prix at Road America.
IMSA put on quite a show despite just bringing 16 cars to the party. No yellow flags, but plenty of fenders clashing made it close in both DPi and GTD classes. I also interview the drivers from Wayne Taylor Racing, Meyer Shank Racing, and Paul Miller Racing.
It occasionally rains in Monaco. Changing conditions increased the importance of pit strategy and mistakes bit some teams harder than others. Nice weather prevailed stateside for the Indy500, but high winds played with car balance, as did pit penalties.
Nine of the ten teams brought new parts to their cars to improve performance, with Haas being the one hold out. Chris and I dissect the performance differences we saw in a Grand Prix filled with luck, both good and bad.
The three-time Indycar winner takes time to chat about his aspirations in Indycar, what it takes to win the Indianapolis 500, and much more. I also cover last week’s IMSA race at Mid-Ohio.
The Inaugural Miami Grand Prix packed the crowd with celebrities, novel tricks, and fanfare. And the effort put into transforming the “streets” proved mega. But how did the racing itself hold up?
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 … Continue reading Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive!→
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 … Continue reading Episode 318: Ferrari Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix!→
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 … Continue reading Episode 317: Grand Prix Racing Returns!→
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 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.
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.
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 … Continue reading EPISODE 313: Max Verstappen 2021 F1 World Champion→
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 … Continue reading Episode 312: Slug Fest at the Saudi Arabian GP→
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.
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 … 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.
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
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!
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?
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.