Ferrari’s EV Disaster? | Waymo Goes Rogue & Indy 500 History Made | The Drive Episode 37

This week on Episode 37, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer cover the excitement of the Indianapolis 500, the future of electric luxury cars, autonomous driving failures and an exclusive look at the upcoming Polestar 5.

Also on Episode 37, automotive journalist Henry Payne joins the show to discuss the closest Indy 500 finish in history, the unforgettable Wienermobile race and what makes the Greatest Spectacle in Racing unlike anything else in motorsports.

Lauren Fix interviews former U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach about the Freedom 250 and the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., which brings racing and patriotism together in the nation’s capital. The race is scheduled for Aug. 21-22.

Episode 37 also tackles one of the most controversial topics in the auto industry: Ferrari’s first electric vehicle. Is an electric Ferrari still a Ferrari? The hosts discuss Jaguar’s newly named Type 01 EV and whether legendary performance brands are losing their identity in the rush toward electrification.

Self-driving technology is back in the spotlight after a Waymo vehicle reportedly went rogue in a highway construction zone, forcing the company to suspend service. The show examines that incident, other recent autonomous driving failures and a tragic Tesla crash that raises new questions about driver-assistance technology and consumer safety.

Karl Brauer sits down with Graeme Lambert to discuss the upcoming Polestar 5 luxury EV and shares his firsthand experience driving the car across southern Spain from Malaga to Gibraltar.

From IndyCar and Ferrari to Waymo, Tesla, Jaguar and Polestar, The Drive Ep. 37 delivers the latest automotive news, analysis and insider perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

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