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Series 1: Episode 7 - Alex Jacques - "The aim in commentary is to never drop below a 7 out of 10 at any time."
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Tom Cairns hosts Episode 7 of Cairns Catches Up. Joining him is Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques to take us through the journey that has seen him rise to being lead commentator for F1TV including his spells of Formula 2 and Formula 3.
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Episode contents:
Introduction - 0:00
Alex's commentary debut in the GP2 Series - 5:51
F1 involvements - 10:58
F2/F3 - 13:16
Alex's best F2/F3 commentary moments - 18:31
The challenge of being the new commentator to the audience - 20:53
Pierre Gasly's win at Monza 2020 - 24:09
2021 Styrian & Austrian GP weekends for Channel 4 - 30:23
F1 2025 - 33:46
Future of F1 - 38:57
24 Hours of Le Mans and Indy 500 - 41:00
F1 Esports - 45:13
Future of Alex Jacques - 48:53
Alex's advice on people wanting to work in motorsport - 51:30
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For your information, this podcast was recorded in April 2025.
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