Best Chris Medland Podcasts (2025)

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The Pias-streak Continues ft. Chris Medland 55:35

22d ago55:35

55:35

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Chris Medland, F1TV Presenter & SiriusXM Host. Chris takes you inside the paddock at the Miami GP, where vibes were high as McLaren swept the weekend. Oscar Piastri notched his third straight victory, but Chris hints he wasn’t even in top form. As for his teammate Lando Norris, ther…

1
Lando Takes Monaco ft. Jamey Price 55:17

1d ago55:17

55:17

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jamey Price, well-known racing photographer who was working his ninth Monaco Grand Prix this past weekend. Jamey talks about Monaco still being a highlight on the schedule and specifically for all the pageantry that surrounds the drivers. He’s seen many of the F1 drivers rise throug…

1
Williams Rising ft. James Vowles 55:59

8d ago55:59

55:59

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes James Vowles, Williams F1 Team Principal. James recaps the weekend at Imola, where his team notched a third straight double-points finish. While much of the credit goes to their experienced driver duo of Carlos Sainz & Alex Albon, James provides perspective to the broader team effor…

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Pias-three! ft. David Hobbs 55:43

24d ago55:43

55:43

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes David Hobbs, former Formula 1 Driver for McLaren and Motorsports Hall of Famer. David shares his take on what happened in the first corner of the Saudi GP, and loves how Oscar Piastri gave Max Verstappen a taste of his own medicine in such a high-pressure moment. Piastri has now won…

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Oscar On Top ft. Stefan Johansson 51:40

1M ago51:40

51:40

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Stefan Johansson, former Formula 1 Driver for Ferrari & McLaren and current Driver Manager. Stefan reacts to a massive weekend at the Bahrain GP for Oscar Piastri, and explains how the entire complexion of the McLaren team could be changing before our eyes. Just a few short weeks af…

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Max's Masterclass ft. Guenther Steiner 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Guenther Steiner, former Team Principal for Hass F1 and author of Unfiltered: My Incredible Decade in Formula 1. Guenther recaps the Japanese Grand Prix, where a mostly uneventful race was dominated wire-to-wire by Max Verstappen. What exactly makes Max such a remarkable driver? And…

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Ferrari Flops In China ft. Danny Sullivan 57:41

2M ago57:41

57:41

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Danny Sullivan, former F1 driver and Indy 500 winner. Danny recaps the Chinese GP, where the stakes were high in Shanghai for Round 2. We talk about Ferrari’s 180 degree turn from a Sprint win on Saturday, to double-DQs on Sunday. Oscar Piastri’s win vaults McLaren to the top of the…

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McLaren Sets The Pace ft. James Hinchcliffe 54:24

2M ago54:24

54:24

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes James Hinchcliffe, F1TV & INDYCAR Analyst + current IMSA driver. James shares his thoughts on last weekend’s chaotic Australian GP. The McLarens look dominant, and after that it’s anyone’s race. He expects rookies to show vast improvement in dry conditions, and addresses Isack Hadja…

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2025 Season Preview ft. Valtteri Bottas 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

On the Season 3 premiere of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Valtteri Bottas, 10x grand prix winner and current Mercedes F1 reserve driver. Valtteri describes how awkward it’s been to observe as drivers rev up to start the season. He talks about being a mentor to 18yo Kimi Antonelli, and the new team dynamics with George Russel taking the l…

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What an episode without Nate sounds like 31:21

6M ago31:21

31:21

Someone's missing, but that isn't going to stop Lawrence and Chris from catching up on how it's impossible to do your job if you can't speak, and how FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer can distract you at the most inopportune times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

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McLaren Takes The Crown ft. Mario Andretti 51:05

6M ago51:05

51:05

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Mario Andretti, 1978 F1 Champion & current Director of Cadillac F1. Mario recaps the season finale and says McLaren has set the bar high as his new team gets set to debut in 2026. What type of driver is Mario targeting in year one? And what present did Ferrari leave under his Christ…

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Bringing The Title Fight ft. John Watson 1:06:08

6M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes John Watson, 5x Grands Prix Winner and former Sky Sports / ESPN commentator. John lays into Lando Norris for his gaffe under yellow, and explains why he isn’t fit to challenge Max Verstappen next year. The 2024 Constructors’ Championship is still up for grabs as we head into the sea…

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Vegas GP Debrief ft. David Coulthard 47:39

6M ago47:39

47:39

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes David Coulthard, 13x Grands Prix Winner and current F1 Presenter. DC dissects a brilliant week of events surrounding the Las Vegas GP…then we dive into serious business related to Mercedes’ sudden surge to victory, Ferrari’s challenge for the Constructor’s Championship and Max Verst…

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Vegas GP Preview ft. Christian Horner 22:46

6M ago22:46

22:46

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Christian Horner, CEO & Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Christian sounds off on this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen can take home his fourth consecutive drivers’ championship. How does he view the evolving racing scene here in Las Vegas? What does he tell hi…

1
Vegas Doubles Down In Year Two 46:02

6M ago46:02

46:02

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe, current Formula 1 presenter and former F1 Strategy Engineer for Haas & Sauber. It’s Vegas week, and both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships are still on the line. Ruth explains why qualifying won’t necessarily reflect the final podium at a track like Vegas. …

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Two Gladiators, but who's the Emperor? 34:18

7M ago34:18

34:18

A brief recollection of Nate annoying a large number of people on Twitter / X, and then some views on F1's new season launch event. Lawrence is being harsh, and Chris might be going to a film premiere with the King, or the Ferrari drivers, or both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Carnival of Chaos ft. Derek Bell 48:57

7M ago48:57

48:57

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes his father Derek Bell, former Ferrari & McLaren F1 Driver and 5x Le Mans 24 Hours winner. Derek dissects a chaotic Sunday, where both qualifying and the Brazil GP itself were marred by heavy rains. He explains why Max Verstappen now deserves to be mentioned amongst the all-time grea…

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Sainz's 'Perfect Goodbye' ft. Mika Häkkinen 1:06:12

7M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Mika Häkkinen, 2x Formula One World Champion. Winner of 20 grands prix, Mika diagnoses Carlos Sainz’s mentality as he runs away from the field for a checkered flag. After back-to-back wins, Ferrari has now eclipsed Red Bull for second in the Constructors’ Championship points race. H…

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Ferrari Enters The Chat ft. Paul Tracy 1:01:11

7M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Paul Tracy, former championship driver. Paul recaps a thrilling weekend in Austin, where Charles Leclerc continued his points surge by capturing the flag at the United States Grand Prix. Lando Norris and McLaren stole headlines with a questionable strategy call in the closing laps, …

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We’re talking about the DNA of The Pad-Hoc now 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

Nothing massive to discuss - because news is coming later in the week - so we decided to just have a completely mundane catch-up. Chris reminds Nate about the F1 career of Alfonso Celis Jr, Lawrence defends Monaco, and there's a lot of track running chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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No jokes, just Danny Ric 31:18

8M ago31:18

31:18

OK, there are some jokes, but this is dangerously close to being a serious episode. Lawrence, Nate and Chris discuss the handling of Daniel Ricciardo's replacement by Liam Lawson, how weird the Singapore weekend was, and have a few stories about the popular Aussie (Nate's also going to do community service after this...) Learn more about your ad ch…

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Lando Dominates ft. Alex Jacques 56:15

8M ago56:15

56:15

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Alex Jacques, F1TV's Lead Broadcast Commentator. Alex describes the scene at Singapore, where drivers were pushed to their limits due to the sweltering heat. He feels Lando Norris made a huge statement going into the break with a truly dominant performance, but Max Verstappen stood …

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Baku Delivers! ft. David Coulthard 59:44

8M ago59:44

59:44

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes David Coulthard, fmr Driver for Williams / McLaren / Red Bull & current F1 Presenter. We recap yet another crazy finish at Baku, where last-lap “clumsiness” shook up both the drivers & constructors standings. Who was at fault when Sergio Perez & Carlos Sainz collided? Will Oscar Pia…

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The Papaya Rules ft. Ruth Buscombe 1:07:02

9M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe, current Formula 1 presenter and former F1 Strategy Engineer for Haas & Sauber. They recap the weekend at Monza, where Charles Leclerc put a charge into the home crowd with a resounding victory. McLaren wasn’t so thrilled after Oscar Piastri finished P2, followed by po…

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Lando Goes Full Throttle 48:39

9M ago48:39

48:39

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Renger van der Zande, former Championship SportsCar driver, aka “The Flying Dutchman.” Renger describes the scene this past weekend at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris absolutely smashed the field en route to his second victory of the season. Is it possible for Norris to overtake Max V…

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What an MTC celebration looks like 34:57

10M ago34:57

34:57

Lawrence has been at McLaren all morning but it doesn't help his mood with Nate's joke, while Chris explains how unpredictable the Carlos Sainz to Williams situation was after a chat with James Vowles. There's also another Padhocbuster, and breaking news at the end of the show to vindicate some self-indulgent work complaints Learn more about your a…

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Mercedes Back on Top ft. Chloe Chambers 48:12

10M ago48:12

48:12

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Chloe Chambers, the Haas F1 Academy Driver who won the series’ last race in Barcelona. They recap a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix, where George Russell looked like a genius for managing his tyres on a single stop…only to be DQ’ed after inspection. They also talk about Lewis Hamilton’s…

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The Honeymoon Is Over ft. Guenther Steiner 1:00:54

10M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Guenther Steiner, former Haas F1 Team Principal & Author of Surviving To Drive. They recap a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix, where McLaren stole the headlines with its controversial strategy and radio chatter in the closing laps. How did Guenther react to team comms and Lando’s defia…

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Hans Zimmer doesn't have a spare shirt 33:49

10M ago33:49

33:49

After five races, we're back. And Lawrence is the one with most of the good stories, although we have plenty to catch up on in the coming weeks. Find out how Barretto caused Hans Zimmer to ruin a shirt, some F1 film "insight", a live 60-second review AND a Padhocbuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Return of the King ft. Ruth Buscombe 1:00:18

11M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Ruth Buscombe, current Formula 1 presenter and former F1 Strategy Engineer for Haas & Sauber. They recap an incredible racing weekend at Silverstone, where Sir Lewis Hamilton padded his records in winning his 9th race at his home track. From a strategy standpoint, what are teams doi…

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A Rivalry Is Born ft. Will Buxton 59:48

11M ago59:48

59:48

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Will Buxton, Formula 1 presenter, star of Netflix’s Drive To Survive & author of the upcoming book Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1. They take a deep dive into the Max vs Lando incident that pushed the entire F1 community into a frenzy this week. What circumstances le…

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Who Has The Faster Car? ft. Willy T. Ribbs 51:14

11M ago51:14

51:14

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Willy T. Ribbs, former championship driver and the first African-American driver to test in Formula 1. They recap another thrilling race at the Spanish GP, where polesitter Lando Norris botched the start of the race, then let Max Verstappen get away…only to fight back and almost cat…

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Ferrari DNFs + Spanish GP Preview ft. Jacques Villeneuve 56:30

12M ago56:30

56:30

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Jacques Villeneuve, 1997 F1 Champion and Indy 500 winner. They recap the Canadian Grand Prix and analyze Ferrari's performance issues with both drivers failing to complete the race. How could this single race impact the constructors' championship? Justin gives a special mention to L…

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Home Sweet Home feat. Stefan Johansson 46:32

1y ago46:32

46:32

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Stefan Johansson, former F1 driver for Ferrari & McLaren. They recap a dream weekend for motorsports enthusiasts, highlighted by the Monaco Grand Prix & Indianapolis 500. Stefan took issue with the tyre strategy used at Monaco and says the racing on the track has unfortunately becom…

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An actual debate about Monaco 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

In a strange turn of events, there's an actual variety of opinions on Monaco for a spell, some very privileged stories and another chance for Nate to rub the Padel win in Chris's face. Plus another Padhocbuster to get stuck into Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

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Love me tender 8:00

1y ago8:00

8:00

Laurence, Nate and Chris find themselves on a tender in the Monaco harbour at the end of the grand prix weekend and spot a little window for the shortest episode they've ever done. But there's still time for a good joke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

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Max Under Fire + Monaco Preview 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Dario Franchitti, 4x IndyCar Series Champion and 3x Indianapolis 500 winner. The guys react to last week’s storylines at Imola, where somber tributes to Ayrton Senna & Roland Ratzenberger loomed over the festivities. Max Verstappen escaped with a narrow victory over the quicker Land…

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When Ed Sheeran met Nate in Miami 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

Miami was a fun race anyway but Nate had the weekend of his life when some guy called Ed Sheeran invited him to watch an Ipswich Town football match with him. This is a story that might never be topped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

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Lando Finally Breaks Through! feat. Fred Smith 57:25

1y ago57:25

57:25

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Fred Smith, Road & Track's Motorsports Editor. JB & Fred dissect the Miami GP, where it became apparent to everyone that McLaren's upgrades have them rivaling Ferrari...and dare we say, Red Bull? Fred thinks with Ferrari's recent inconsistencies and Sergio Perez's lackluster start, …

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Chinese GP Recap feat. Zak Brown 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

On this latest episode of Drive To Wynn, host Justin Bell welcomes Zak Brown, former driver & current CEO of McLaren Racing. JB starts with his takeaways from the Chinese Grand Prix, the first in five years at the Shanghai International Circuit. Max Verstappen swept both the Sprint Race and Grand Prix, but there were plenty of juicy storylines unfo…

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Who did the British Embassy call on in China? 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

Lawrence is back from China (as in, literally just back) and fighting the jet lag so is very giggly. Nate's worried F1 is dying, and Chris has the latest PadHocBuster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Nate Saunders

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