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Episode 327: Which upgrades worked best at the Spanish GP?

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.

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Episode 325: The Miami GP put on a show! And a race too.

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?

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Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive!

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 show by McLaren, in both Formula 1 and Indycar!
  • Ricky Taylor and Wayne Taylor Racing put on a Clinic at Laguna Seca.
  • Pato O’Ward wins at Barber in Alabama For Arrow McLaren SP
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Wayne Taylor Racing wins at Laguna Seca in 2022. Photo courtesy of Acura

Episode 323: Ricky Taylor Explores his Acura DPI car with us at Laguna Seca

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 downforce
  • What’s it like to see Kevin Magnussen back in F1?
  • What races look good for Wayne Taylor Racing in 2022?
  • What about 2022 and beyond?
  • Fun with Cars is now on You Tube: FWCARS
  • Robin’s You Tube Channel: Robin Warner
  • Check out Jameypricephoto.com
Ricky Taylor, driver of the Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05, Acura DPi

Episode 321: Australian GP Delivers 3rd Round Thriller!

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.

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Episode 320: Vegas Baby, Vegas!

It’s official, Formula 1 added a third Grand Prix to the United States calendar in 2023, this one a Saturday night street race in Las Vegas, Nevada. We also catch up on IMSA and WEC racing. And touch on Indycar as well.

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Episode 319: Verstappen Masters DRS at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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.

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Episode 318: Ferrari Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix!

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 podium, but largely by benefitting from Red Bull Racing’s engine trouble. Needless to say, there’s lots to talk about.

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Episode 316: Scott McLaughlin Wins Indycar Season Opener

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.

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Episode 315: Formula 1 in 2022 revives variety

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.

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