Rusty's Garage

Delve into the world of Formula One through the eyes of Chris Dyer, whose early years in the sport were marked by remarkable encounters and pivotal roles. This episode explores Chris's journey from working alongside reigning World Champion Damon Hill to engineering for Jos ‘the Boss’ Verstappen. Listen to Chris's vivid memories of a young Max Verstappen, who would grow up to become a superstar Red Bull driver and the current World Champion. Plus, the moment Jos Verstappen recommended Chris to Michael Schumacher, leading to Dyer's relentless pursuit of a position with Ferrari. And get insights into the competitive, yet charismatic nature of Schumacher during his prime, Chris's pride in sharing the podium for Schuey’s final World Championship win, and the profound impact of Schumacher's tragic skiing accident. Chris offers a candid reflection on a critical strategy call for Fernando Alonso during the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, revealing the challenges of grappling with those decisions even years later. The epis