Radio Le Mans

John Hindhaugh looks back at the weekend’s Bathurst 12hours, Nick Daman has the latest news from F1 testing in Bahrain. Plus the Le Mans entry list, the best motorbike that Aleix Espargaro has ever ridden and how much would you pay for a helmet?

Ben, Louis, and Taylor break down the iRacing Developer update, the most recent update to Forza Motorsport, and actual footage of LM Ultimate.

John HIndhaugh is joined by Richard Craill at Bathurst ahead of this weekend’s 12 hour race. Alex Gibot from Porsche discusses some of the German marque’s entries for the race, while Aston Martin’s Adam Carter talks about the company’s 2024 GT car, launched ths week. Plus F1 launch news from Nick Daman, Indycar and Extreme E.

On a packed programme we hear from Tim Foster who is the man behind much of the resurgence in interest in those fire-breathing Group B rally cars of the mid 1980s which we are looking forward to seeing at Race Retro on 23rd, 24th and 25th February. As usual host Paul Tarsey is joined by the regular Historic Racing News Radio Show team, Jim Roller, Joe Bradley and Paul Jurd who will all, as usual, not hold back on thoughts and opinions. The theme for Corridors of Power is called “My Favourite Motorsport story”. Donald Campbell’s nephew Don Wales tells us about the controversy that has blown up since the wreck of his water speed record breaking Bluebird K7 was raised from the bed of Lake Coniston in Cumbria. There is now a bitter dispute involving family members, the local museum and the man who raised the boat from the depths.

Richard Craill and Matt Campbell preview next week’s Bathurst 12 hours, Nick Daman casts his eye over a turbulent week in Formula One and there are a flurry of driver announcements in the FIA World Endurance Championship Plus Kyle Larson on racing 1100 miles in one day this May.

Taylor and Louis bring you the latest sim racing news

Nick Daman on F1’s decision not to allow Andretti Global into the sport, Riley Dickinson on winning at Daytona, reviews of the Monte Carlo Rally and Dubai 24 hours. Plus, Simple Minds and a hidden tunnel.

Matt and Steve are covering all the developments and GT3 rumours following the iRacing Daytona 24h. Guests include BS+ Competitions new eNASCAR drivers Jordy Lopez and Garret Lowe.

John Hindhaugh introduces the show live from Daytona International Speedway ahead of this weekend’s opening of the IMSA season. Peter Mackay previews the World Rally Championship, while Nick Daman has the latest Formula One news. Guests include Earl Bamber and Dirk Müller.

Ben and Louis discuss Forza’s latest content update, F4 Esports’s addition to the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, Indy 500 back on iRacing, and a US DLC for Dakar Desert Rally.

Damien Smith talks about his new book which covers the highs and lows of the Benetton F1 team and tells a few good stories in the process. The HRN team of Joe Bradley, Jim Roller, Paul Jurd and Peter Snowdon talk to Paul Tarsey about their views on the news and Jim makes a poignant tribute to his friend, Porsche kingpin Herbert Linge, who died earlier this month. Plus discussion of the latest ‘Ferrari’ film.

Shea Adam previews the Roar before the 24 at Daytona, while Nick Daman looks ahead to the Abu Dhabi 6 hours. Plus which championships are the most sustainable?

John Hindhaugh tests an electric Porsche with 750hp and a range of 235 miles.

John Hindhaugh takes Audi’s hybrid SUV for a road trip.

News of Indycar’s new deal with iRacing.

John Hindhaugh talks to veteran Canadian racer Bill Adam.

The team are back with the first in a new series, including new year job news, an update on buying tickets for Le Mans from Brian Shehan, and the latest from the Nurburgring and Birmingham Wheels. Plus, the new man at the top of HSR, Chris Ward, talks about his vision for the series, and John and Nick pick their top five bike racers.

Our first show of 2024 is, as usual, full of chat and witty banter (well we think it’s witty anyway!). Jim Roller talks to Patrick Peter about the many historic events that Peter Auto will be running in 2024 and Jim also discusses with Nick Padmore, amongst other things, driving a Formula One car in the rain round Monaco. Corridors of Power asks which was Ayrton Senna’s greatest race? Not only do Roller and Padmore have their say but Paul Jurd and Peter Snowdon state their cases as well. As usual Paul Tarsey struggles to keep everyone under control.

John Hindhaugh and Nick Daman discuss another dominant Ducati performance.

Matt and Steve close out 2023 with their best moments of the year plus the latest GT2 news from ACC and a new arrival for Le Mans Ultimate.

Jim Roller, Joe Bradley and Paul Jurd wrap up the year in fine style: Everyone talks about their favourite posts which have appeared on the HRN Facebook page and we look at some of the comments and gauge the thoughts of at least some of the one million people who see our posts each month. And finally Paul Tarsey uses the brilliant book new ‘100 Years of Legends’ to test the team on their knowledge of the history of Le Mans. You will be surprised by the result!

The final show of 2023, and it’s awards night. Plus Peter Mackay looks at changes to the World Rally Championship for 2024, and JOTA’s David Clark tells us how he signed Jenson Button.

John Hindhaugh, Nick Daman and Phil Anson look back at the 2023 season.

The final show of the year, with all of 2023’s Hots or Nots.

It’s the Christmas special.

John, Nick, Shea and Jonny present their nominations for this year’s awards, plus Callum Illott and Marco Sorensen on their plans for 2024. Voting has now closed