In this high-energy return episode, Ruth Buscombe — renowned F1 strategist and F1TV contributor — joins us again to unpack everything from preseason chaos to that Ferrari move with Lewis Hamilton. Filmed mid-workout in true Track Limits fashion, Ruth opens up about F1 strategy secrets, driver dynamics, bold predictions for 2025 & 2026, and even critter-based race planning in Canada. No, seriously.

We dive deep into what makes this F1 season so unique, what fans misunderstand about strategy, and why running tracks with drivers is more valuable than most people think.

🎙️ Episode Highlights

-Lewis Hamilton vs Charles Leclerc: Who’s #1 at Ferrari?

-Why 2024 could be F1’s tightest season in years

-Rookie overload: Is this the new F1 generation?

-Ruth’s bold take: “There might not be many surprises this season”

-What it’s really like strategizing for a 24-race calendar

-Montreal’s “critter chaos” and how it changes race strategy

-Fitness and running with drivers like Valtteri Bottas

-Creating F1 TV strategy content and surprising the Red Bull team with data

-Reflecting on race-day emotions, commentary, and iconic driver moments

-Will Ruth write a book next? 👀

🔥 Must-Watch Moments

-“Ferrari would prioritize the driver title even if it hurts the constructors.”

-“Lewis over a lap? Charles might have the edge.”

-“You don’t need to beat Max. You just need to come P2.”

-“Strategy insights? Sometimes we catch what teams miss.”

-“F1 fans don’t realize how physical this life really is.”

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00:00 – Intro & Taylor Swift banter

03:50 – Ruth’s off-season & 24-hour racing at Daytona

07:25 – Lewis to Ferrari: strategy, hype & headlines

10:48 – The truth about constructors vs. driver priorities

14:35 – Rookie pressure & why 2024 might be brutal

18:10 – Max dominance vs. F1’s midfield chaos

22:05 – What fans misunderstand about race strategy

27:40 – Media misquotes, F1 Twitter & online chaos

32:15 – Critters on track: Canadian GP strategy nightmares

36:42 – Training with drivers: why running matters in F1

42:05 – Ruth on emotion, performance & what comes next

52:00 – Would Ruth ever write a book?

53:10 – Final thoughts & outro

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