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Podcast: F1’s ‘rebel champion’ team risks becoming forgettable
In the mid-1990s, an Italian clothing brand-owned outsider, Benetton, broke the decade-long domination by Williams and McLaren in the Formula 1 championship. This story is the subject of the new book “Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1” by journalist Damien Smith, who is the special guest on the latest episode of The Race F1 podcast. Smith discusses what intrigued him about the Benetton story, their championship successes and the controversial characters involved. The Benetton team has now transformed into Alpine, but despite a fortunate grand prix win, they seem far from recapturing their former title-challenging form. The podcast panel is skeptical about their chances without significant changes or fresh ownership. The Race F1 Podcast can be subscribed to for free on various podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Source: The Race
