# Ty Gibbs’ 1st Cup Win, Zilisch Holds off Larson, + Red Bull Racing Chaos Continues

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Podcast: [SPEED with Harvick and Buxton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speed-with-harvick-and-buxton-7707991)
Published: 2026-04-14T03:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton breakdown Ty Gibbs’ breakthrough performance in Bristol, with Kevin explaining exactly why the young driver’s technical feedback and poise point toward a promising future in the sport. They also dive into the thrilling finish at the O'Reilly race, where Connor Zilisch gambled on pit strategy to hold off a charging Kyle Larson for a statement win, and Christopher Bell’s late-race pass on Christian Eckes to secure his first Truck Series victory since 2017.Across the pond, Max Verstappen’s long-time lead engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, shocked the paddock with a move to McLaren. Will provides the inside track on what this means for both Verstappen's future and Red Bull’s stability. The guys then select their Drivers of the Week, plus reveal who the fans voted as theirs.Next Will goes deep into a new FIA report regarding the extent of unpaid volunteers keeping F1 moving. Finally, Kevin and Will pick up "The Racing Line" to answer your burning motorsports questions and preview a massive week of racing action coming up across the globe. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Hot Topics1:25 Ty Gibbs Wins7:00 Connor Zilisch 1st Win of The Season10:40 Christopher Bell Truck Win12:20 Gianpiero Lambiase To Leave Red Bull14:00 Formula 2 Coming to North America16:00 Rest of Hot Topics18:00 "All In" Real-Time INDYCAR Docuseries19:55 Driver of the Week22:33 Buxton's Breakdown30:50 Fan Questions38:24 Bobblehead Preview39:15 Best of Social Media43:20 Weekend Race Schedule47:20 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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