Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes

Kimi Räikkönen was racing go karts with no prospect of moving to cars when a contract offer arrived that looked too good to be true: a monthly salary and a route into single-seaters. In the latest episode from our My Big Break series, Räikkönen recalls his wariness before signing the deal that turned out to be one of the make-or-break moments that have made him the most experienced F1 driver in history.Ahead of his retirement, he tells Chris Medland about his explosive first season in Formula Renault with his management team of David and Steve Robertson and the F1 test where he caught the eye of Michael Schumacher and earned a seat on the grand prix grid, as well as his moves to McLaren, Ferrari and Lotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year after surviving a fiery crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Romain Grosjean explains why the moment that almost killed him was a "positive experience". As he prepares to join Andretti Autosport for the 2022 season, Grosjean reflects on the 'big break' moments that brought him to where he is today: his early F1 struggles, his championship-winning return to GP2, and what it took to become an IndyCar driver. As well as that crash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody knows the secret to Porsche's winning formula more than Norbert Singer.The legendary engineer was a crucial part of every Porsche Le Mans victory between 1970 and 1998 and also had a key role in developing perhaps the greatest sports car of all time: the Porsche 911.In this podcast from our Porsche's winning formula series, Singer speaks about his early career, and how he came close to joining Opel before arriving at Porsche and helping to develop the 917 into a Le Mans winner.His experience spans the Targa Florio to modern Le Mans and he recalls the driving talents he's worked with at those races. He also offers his view on why the 956 and 962 are the most successful sports cars of all timeSinger describes his view of motor racing's future and explains that he's always nervous when a car runs faultlessly at Le Mans — because it usually means that a problem is just around the corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Schenken left Australia as national hillclimb champion at the age of 22 and returned 20 years later, having competed in F1, raced the Porsche 917/10 to victory at Zandvoort, Nürburgring and Hockenheim, and found himself detained in a Florida police station alongside Ronnie Peterson.Now Clerk of the Course for the Australian Grand Prix (when it returns), Schenken focuses on his career with Porsche in the latest Motor Sport podcast from our Porsche's winning formula series.He describes his early sacrifices, including at a wet Spa where his tea couldn't afford wet tyres; the "easy to drive" 917/10; and his endless disappointment at Le Mans.There's also time to reflect on the challenge of getting to F1 and that story from Daytona, 1972, where he and Peterson found themselves on the wrong side of the law, and without their passports, just hours before a race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of Brian Redman's endurance legend was forged at the wheel of Porsche's greatest machines.The self-effacing Lancastrian won the Spa 1000Km four times, took three victories at the Daytona 24 Hours and has a brace of Sebring and Nürburgring overall winner trophies.Redman joins us to give more insight into Porsche's winning formula, recalling how his impressive early privateer appearances got him a seat at the works team, his experience of being a team-mate to Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez and what it was like to drive for a brand in relentless pursuit of performance.He also compares Stuttgart with his other famous employer – Ferrari – and explains why Porsche engineers told him he was their "favourite driver". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of Brian Redman's endurance legend was forged at the wheel of Porsche's greatest machines.The self-effacing Lancastrian won the Spa 1000Km four times, took three victories at the Daytona 24 Hours and has a brace of Sebring and Nürburgring overall winner trophies.Redman joins us to give more insight into Porsche's winning formula, recalling how his impressive early privateer appearances got him a seat at the works team, his experience of being a team-mate to Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez and what it was like to drive for a brand in relentless pursuit of performance.He also compares Stuttgart with his other famous employer – Ferrari – and explains why Porsche engineers told him he was their "favourite driver". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Mans veteran Romain Dumas joins the Motor Sport podcast to discuss all things Porsche, from his early beginnings, a learned love for Porsche and his conquering of multiple disciplines.From Pikes Peak to fighting with Audi across Europe and the US to a Dakar ambition, Dumas' enthusiasm for racing makes for a compelling listen.Plus, he gives his thoughts on the future of the World Endurance Championship and why Formula E might not be the way forward many make it out to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If anyone knows Porsche’s winning formula, it’s Jochen Mass. For more than a decade, he raced sports cars with the factory team, competing in seven Le Mans 24 Hour races and winning multiple world championship races.Mass joins us for the first in our new podcast series, recalling his early days with the outfit, when the Porsche Development Centre consisted mainly of wooden sheds; and the development of the 956 and 962 with the legendary engineer, Norbert Singer.He describes the fearsome concentration needed to drive the Nürburgring in a Group C sports car; working with team-mates including Stefan Bellof and Bobby Rahal, and explains why Porsche’s IndyCar never achieved its potential.He’s frank, funny and doesn’t pull his punches. Sit back and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A World Sportscar Champion; Le Mans 24 Hours winner; Formula 1 driver and now a trusted voice to millions in the Sky F1 commentary box. Martin Brundle is inducted into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame this year, in recognition of his exceptional career behind the wheel and the microphone.In this podcast, Brundle looks back at his racing career; his commentary break filling in for a missing James Hunt, and learning the ropes from fellow Hall of Fame inductee, Murray Walker, whose advice he follows to this day. He talks about the struggle to keep up to date with F1 in the digital age and why he's secretly pleased that Covid put a temporary halt to his trademark grid walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He joined Ferrari as a test driver, partnered Michael Schumacher in his final year with the team and went on to win the 2008 F1 championship... for a few seconds.Felipe Massa is our latest Motor Sport podcast guest, bringing tales of being part of the Maranello machine; of challenging for the title, then becoming the unmistakable number 2 driver, with the famous radio message, "Fernando is faster than you".It's the inside story of a rollercoaster career at Ferrari from one of the most popular Formula 1 drivers in recent times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Bell shares his vivid memories of his time at Ferrari, which began when he caught the eye of Enzo Ferrari as a young F2 driver in 1968 and soon found himself touring Maranello and having lunch with the Commendatore.But in a case of being in the right place at the wrong time, Bell describes being the victim of a pared-back Ferrari race programme.He turned to sports cars, where once more he was seen by Enzo, in a privately-entered Ferrari 512. Another call from Maranello saw him line up for his first Le Mans race in 1970. And the rest is glorious history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Stefan Johansson took the lead at Imola in his second race for Ferrari, he couldn't hear his engine over the roar of the crowd. In the latest from our 'Driving for Ferrari' series, Johansson describes the emotion of racing for the team in the mid-1980s; the contrast with McLaren's clinical approach; and the one question Enzo Ferrari asked him before he joined. Plus - his plan to improve the racing in F1., Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's every F1 driver's dream to get a seat with Ferrari... unless the car turns out to be as bad as the 1992 contender. In the latest from our Ferrari podcast series, Ivan Capelli describes the emotion and intensity of signing for the team as an Italian - and how it all unravelled during an "unreal", tense and extremely uncompetitive season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerhard Berger joins Ed Foster for the first of our new series featuring Ferrari's F1 drivers.Berger is one of the only drivers to leave Ferrari on his terms after both of his stints with the Maranello outfit. He reveals the pressure, the pranks and the privilege of driving for F1's longest-standing team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A designer who has worked with drivers including Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Jack Brabham and Ayrton Senna, Gordon Murray knows plenty about what it takes to engineer a Formula 1 great. In the final episode of our podcast series, he reveals some of the secrets to a winning partnership, and talks about his current projects, plus the future of motoring, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Barnard pioneered technologies that underpin the modern Formula 1 car, and was first to use a carbon fibre chassis at McLaren where he won titles with Niki Lauda and Alain Prost.At Ferrari, he developed the semi-automatic gearbox that won the first time it was raced.In this podcast, Barnard reveals more about working with the top drivers of the era, as well as larger-than-life team bosses, including Enzo Ferrari, Ron Dennis and Flavio Briatore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a career with Hesketh, Williams and Benetton - to name a few - Frank Dernie helped haul F1 into the digital era, pioneering the use of data loggers, active suspension and extensive wind tunnel testing. He also worked with many the legends of the sport, including Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell and Michael Schumacher. In the latest from our podcast series, he tells us what it takes to engineer the greats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Head is the engineering genius who played a crucial role in Williams' success in the 1980s and 1990s. In the latest of our Engineering the Greats series, he talks about starting his career, working with top drivers, including Nigel Mansell, and the future of the current Williams team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without a great engineer, great drivers have no chance to shine. In the first of a new series, Engineering the Greats, Adrian Newey talks about working with some of Formula 1's leading drivers, and what it takes to win championships alongside the likes of Nigel Mansell, Mika Hakkinen and Sebastian Vettel at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charged with getting the best out of Felipe Massa as his race engineer, Rob Smedley helped the Brazilian to get within a whisker of the F1 world championship.He was also the head of vehicle performance at Williams and is now working for Formula 1’s promoters, looking to make the technical side of the sport more accessible to fans.In the final Motor Sport podcast of 2019, he talks through his career: discovering a “baby” Fernando Alonso testing in F3000; his years at Ferrari, plus his thoughts on Williams’ current predicament.We also ask what happened after he made the famous “Fernando is faster than you” radio call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only one team has won world championships in F1's hybrid era and it's in no small part due to Mercedes' all-conquering engine, built and developed by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains.To recognise its entry into the Motor Sport Hall of Fame, the MD of the engine division, Andy Cowell, describes the nerve-wracking development of the complex engine; its 'party mode'; the battle to gain ground on Ferrari; and what makes the team so successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damon Hill and Karun Chandhok offer their unique take on the 2019 Formula 1 season: the drivers that impressed; the best rookie; Leclerc & Vettel's power struggle and the sport's future. Plus, what happened when Karun met Kimi Räikkönen in a Tokyo bar... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Martin has launched its special edition series celebrating British aviation entitled the Wings Series. It includes special edition models worked on by Q by Aston Martin.The brains behind the idea are chief creative officer Marek Reichman and director of special projects, Q and sales.They both joined Motor Sport at the Royal Automobile Club to discuss the initiative as well as other Aston Martin activities.Listen to insight into that plus the Aston Martin Valkyrie, the development of the Rapide E and the partnership with Red Bull Racing in Formula 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary car designer Gordon Murray joined Motor Sport for an evening reflecting on his illustrious career in Formula 1 and the motoring industry.From his time in F1 to a possible Le Mans entry in 2021, listen as Murray recalls his highlights from a long career and reveals future plans on the drawing board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Mansell joined Motor Sport for an evening of in-depth discussion of a career that included drives for some of Formula 1’s most prestigious teams, the 1992 F1 championship and 1993 CART title.His career in motor racing spanned 30 years and took him from the lower categories to Formula 1, America and back again.Mansell talks about his journey to becoming world champion, revealing previously unheard stories and anecdotes from his time as a racing driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zef Eisenberg is a multiple land-speed record holder, but he's probably best known for surviving Britain’s fastest motorcycle crash: at 230mph, while trying to beat his own record.In the latest podcast with the Royal Automobile Club and Motor Sport, Eisenberg talks through his record attempts - and crash - and explains why he keeps coming back for more.“My problem is: when is it enough?” He says. “I want to go further. If you can go 234mph, why not 244mph?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Jackie Stewart competed in Formula 1 from 1965 to 1973 in what was a notoriously dangerous period of motor racing history. The Scotsman won three world titles during his career, taking 24 race victories and 43 podium finishes, and campaigned heavily for the improvement of driver safety.Listen as he reflects on his career as well as the current state of the sport, including why he believes Eau Rouge is not the challenge it is made out to be and why Ross Brawn is the man to lead F1 forward.This podcast is in association with the Royal Automobile Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part of the Aston Martin furniture in the manufacturer's GT racing programme, Darren Turner sits down to discuss his career in this week's Motor Sport podcast.The British GT and World Endurance Championship driver talks about his career in GT racing, his almost two-decade-long affiliation with Aston Martin and even sharing a car with Colin McRae at Le Mans.The podcast was made in association with Nicholas Mee and Classic & Sports Finance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Monger had two legs amputated in 2017 after a heavy collision in a Formula 4 race, but immediately set his sights on a return to racing and won this year's Pau Grand Prix.The 20-year-old talks about coming out of an induced coma and immediately asking who won the F4 race, how he's adapted to racing since the crash, and his friendship with Lewis Hamilton.The podcast is in association with the Royal Automobile Club, which has awarded Monger the prestigious Segrave Trophy, which marks "outstanding skill, courage and initiative on land, water and in the air". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark the opening of the new 'Murray Walker' television room at the Royal Automobile Club, the legendary commentator recalls the highlights of his illustrious career with a podcast, in association with Motor Sport.Listen to his memories of working with James Hunt - and the tussles they had for the microphone; why he never sat down during a race; and the reason he doesn't think he would have survived as a commentator in the social media age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Sir Chris Hoy retired from cycling, he moved from the velodrome for the race track, switching from five-minute sprint races to driving in the Le Mans 24 Hours. The six-time Olympic cycling champion joins Ed Foster talks about his cycling career, moving into motor sport, and his latest project that sees him in the cockpit of Formula E and World Rallycross cars — as well as a monster truck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gil de Ferran joins Ed Foster, Simon Arron and Alan Hyde to talk through his career on both sides of the Atlantic: being mentored by Sir Jackie Stewart; setting the fastest closed-course lap of all time, at 241.428mph; and “not preparing well enough” for Fernando Alonso’s Indy 500 attempt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part of the British Touring Car Championship establishment and three times a title winner, Northern Irishman Colin Turkington chats about his low-key start in motor racing, the efforts to which he went to make his first racing car – a Metro – more aerodynamically efficient and the unexpected manner in which a hobby put him on the path to a successful professional career.He has secured all three of his BTCC championships with West Surrey Racing and BMW – and this season he seeks to emulate Andy Rouse, the only driver previously to have won four. Turkington comes from a family with a strong motor sport heritage – and the dynasty looks certain to continue. When he’s not competing in the BTCC, Turkington can often be found at kart tracks, overseeing the efforts of his two young sons.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey joins the Motor Sport team to talk about his wide ranging career in the highest tiers of motor sport.He talks about his relationships with drivers, his favourite cars, the challenges F1 designers and engineers face and answers questions from our readers.Newey also won the Royal Automobile Club's ‘2018 Motoring Book of the Year’ trophy for 'How to Build a Car'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tai Woffinden joins Motor Sport features editor Simon Arron and staff writer Samarth Kanal for the latest Royal Automobile Club Talk Show.Woffinden has won f Speedway world championship titles, the first British rider to do so. He also picked up the Torrens Trophy, awarded by the Royal Automobile Club for motorcycle riders to have made an outstanding contribution to motorcycling, to have displayed outstanding skill in the field or to have made a contribution to safe and skilful motorcycling.He discusses the ins and outs of Speedway riding, the physical skill needed, and how many world titles he aims to earn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damon Hill, Karun Chandhok, grand prix editor Mark Hughes and features editor Simon Arron discuss the 2019 Formula 1 Season Preview at the IET, London. This event was sponsored by Footman James and Classic and Sports Finance. The panel talks about the season ahead and then answers questions from the audience.Motor Sport, its readers and the audience raised £1000 for Damon and Karun's chosen charities: the Halow Project and the Vishnu Devananda Charitable Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Watson joins staff writer Samarth Kanal for an informal podcast at Race Retro at the end of February. He talks about the worst accidents of his career, working with and against Niki Lauda, and Roger Penske – 'the best president the United States never had.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Roger Penske Royal Automobile Club Talk Show took place at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn joins staff writer Samarth Kanal as we talk to The Captain about his incredible career as the boss of one of the greatest racing teams ever.Topics covered include the loss of Mark Donohue; the incredible 2018 season that delivered the Indy 500, NASCAR Cup Series and the team's 500th win; the team's legacy as the last American F1 team to have won a grand prix and more; the 'Beast' and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn, features editor Simon Arron, production editor Rob Ladbrook and art editor Damon Cogman as they take you through the new-look March 2019 issue of the magazine. We look at how the cover was created, the new layout of the magazine and the features that await. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wanted to get started in motor sport yourself, but not sure what it takes or how to do it?Late last year Radical Sportscars gave Motor Sport's staff photographer Lyndon McNeil the chance to fulfil his dream of going racing by guiding him through his licence test and putting him into the final round of the Radical SR1 Cup at Brands Hatch. In this podcast we catch up with some of the key names from that feature, Radical's Alex Mortimer (himself a former British GT champion) and driver coaches Stuart Moseley and Roger Bromiley to talk through how they all got start in the sport and expose the triumphs – and the pitfalls – that go along with your early years in the sport.Topics include crashing, how not to crash, plus the fact there are no benefits to crashing into your team-mate – especially when your family runs the team – and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karun Chandhok joins Motor Sport staff writer Samarth Kanal, features editor Simon Arron and production editor Rob Ladbrook for the latest podcast.He discusses the culture shock when he first arrived to race in the UK, becoming the first Indian driver to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, racing at Goodwood and driving Williams Formula 1 cars. He also discusses turbulent times with Lotus and Caterham during his Formula 1 career, and his special debut victory in the GP2 Series at Spa-Francorchamps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn, staff photographer Lyndon McNeil, features editor Simon Arron and art editor Damon Cogman as they look through the February 2019 issue of the magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn hosts the 2018 Formula 1 Season Review podcast with Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes, features editor Simon Arron and production editor Rob Ladbrook. They explain how the title was won and lost, and answer key questions about the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Márquez's most wins year since 2014; Jorge Lorenzo wins on the Ducati and switches to Honda; Yamaha, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales struggle; Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia gain traction – just some of this year's talking points from the 2018 MotoGP season.Freddie Spencer and Mat Oxley reflect on them all and more with Motor Sport digital editor, Jack Phillips.You can buy the official season review book, written by Mat, now from shop.motorsportmagazine.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie Spencer on the last round of the 2018 MotoGP season in Spain, where "atrocious" conditions made for an exciting race.He talks about the pressure on riders, his own experience at the circuit (having participated in the Valencia Classic), the race itself – including secrets to overtaking in the rain – and more. Plus, he explains why this will be his final Rider Insight for Motor Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audi team principal Allan McNish discusses Formula E and the future of motor sport with Motor Sport magazine digital editor Jack Phillips, features editor Simon Arron and production editor Rob Ladbrook.McNish was in London for the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Week, where his 'From Combustion to Electric' motoring lecture took place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Hogan was the man who oversaw Marlboro's involvement with Formula 1 for 30 years, from McLaren to Ferrari, James Hunt to Ayrton Senna, and counts both Ron Dennis and Bernie Ecclestone as friends.So we joined him at CSM, where he still acts as consultant to look back.Plus, he explains why McLaren didn't sign Gilles Villeneuve, why McLaren picked Hunt over Jacky Ickx, how Dennis took control – and then lost Marlboro backing, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multiple world champion Freddie Spencer reviews the Malaysian MotoGP, as Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez lock horns, Ducati's duo raises questions, and Freddie looks ahead to what's in store next year.And, could Rossi have saved that slide? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maverick Viñales ends Yamaha's win drought, Johann Zarco and Marc Márquez dramatically come together, Cal Crutchlow crashes, and Suzuki claims runner-up; multiple world champion Freddie Spencer reviews it all.And penguins... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie Spencer discusses the Japanese MotoGP, that saw another battle between Marc Márquez and Andrea Dovizioso – with the former wrapping up another world title.Plus, Spencer explains more about his new role within MotoGP as chairman of the stewards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.