Best The Lotus Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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John Watson: Centenary Stories 1:10:17

1+ y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

A five-time grand prix winner who partnered the likes of Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, John Watson came achingly close to winning the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship.He's our latest guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publication, as he charts a changing era of F1 when Lauda and Mario Andretti introduced new levels …

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Mario Andretti: Centenary Stories 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

F1 World Champion, four-time IndyCar title-holder and Daytona 500 winner, Mario Andretti is the first guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publicationAndretti has been a regular in Motor Sport‘s pages for more than half that time, and is still making headlines, with plans to be the first to test the Andretti F1 car, …

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Dick Bennetts: Discovering Senna, Häkkinen’s hand signals and Mansell’s Mondeo 1:10:26

2y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

For over 50 years, Dick Bennetts has been central to some of racing's greatest stories.From giving Ayrton Senna his famous Formula 3 break, to communicating engineering feedback via hand signals with young prodigy Mika Häkkinen, and gaining respect for Nigel Mansell through his spectacular touring car cameos, Bennetts has lived and breathed motor s…

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Tony Southgate: Creating an Indy 500 winner, the Lotus 78 and conquering Le Mans with Jaguar 1:04:36

2y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

For success matched only by sheer diversity, few can hold a light to engineering ace Tony Southgate.Designer of Bobby Unser's Indy 500-winning Eagle 68 car, a key contributor to the trailblazing ground-effect Lotus 78 and the creative mind behind Jaguar's Le Mans-conquering XJR-9, the Coventry native has marked himself out as one of racing's great …

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Leena Gade | Engineering the Greats at Le Mans 55:16

2y ago55:16

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As trailblazers go in motor sport, there aren't many that can match up with the groundbreaking achievements of Leena Gade, who joins Rob Widdows for our Engineering the Greats podcast series, produced in association with Scalextric.On her Le Mans debut with Audi in 2011 Gade became the first female race engineer to win at La Sarthe. She She would m…

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Gary Anderson | Engineering the Greats 1:15:47

2y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Gary Anderson joins Rob Widdows for the latest in our Engineering the Greats podcast series. The former Jordan designer tells how he started working life as a builder, then got his big break in F1 with Brabham as an engineer.Moving on to McLaren, he worked with James Hunt and Alain Prost and was then in IndyCar before Eddie Jordan called him back t…

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Steve Hallam | Engineering the Greats 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

Steve Hallam, who has worked with Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Mika Häkkinen joins Rob Widdows for another Engineering the Greats podcast in association with Scalextric.From race engineering Senna to his first wins in F1, to witnessing Mansell’s inimitable racing style in its early years and being at the centre of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Al…

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Patrick Head | Engineering the Greats s2 53:51

2y ago53:51

53:51

Legendary F1 car designer Patrick Head returns to our Engineering the Greats podcast for series 2, produced in association with Scalextric.He picks up where he left off last time with the story of Williams' dominant 1993 season.Head pulls back the curtain on the fascinating story of that year: of how the team secured Adrian Newey's services, why bo…

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Megan (Thee Stallion)'s Rule & The Male Divide 1:02:34

2+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Where has the Tory Lanez guilty verdict left men and their views of one another where women are concerned? #megantheestallion #torylanez #guilty #trial #court #relationships

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F1 team of the year 2022 with Allan McNish, Chris Medland and Lawrence Barretto 36:21

2+ y ago36:21

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Red Bull won the F1 Constructors' Championship and powered Max Verstappen to the drivers' title too. But was it the best Formula 1 team in 2022?Our season review podcast shows why that question isn't as foolish as it sounds, as Le Mans champion and former Toyota grand prix driver Allan McNish joins Chris Medland and F1 presenter Lawrence Barretto t…

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F1 overtake of the year 2022, with Jack Aitken, Chris Medland and Alex Jacques 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

28:08

Which F1 overtake stood out in a season of action-packed racing? Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken and Channel 4 Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques join Chris Medland to review the shortlist of brilliant and brave moments that had crowds on their feet. Hear their expert verdicts on moves that include Lewis Hamilton's three-wide pass at Silverston…

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2022 F1 season review with Mark Hughes, Chris Medland and Damien Smith 1:05:03

2+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

The season dawned with the launch of a new generation of Formula 1 cars and, 22 races later, saw Max Verstappen crowned world champion after a dominant season.But why did Ferrari's challenge falter — and why won't the team get the cure that it needs? How did Mercedes turn its season around? And what did Red Bull gain — or lose — from breaching the …

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Whats The Big Deal About Nick Cannon Having A 10th Child???🤔 21:17

3y ago21:17

21:17

Nick Cannon recently made public that he and his fiancé will be expecting a 3rd child, making it his 10th overall.... The majority of internet ain't havin' it.... [LISTEN!!]

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Valtteri Bottas | My big break 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

If a young Valtteri Bottas and his dad hadn't spotted the sign for a go-kart race in Finland, then the Alfa Romeo driver may never have got on track, let alone partnered Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.In the latest podcast from our My big break series, Bottas joins Chris Medland to reveal the make-or-break moments that brought him to Formula 1. He expl…

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Kamui Kobayashi | My big break 49:17

3y ago49:17

49:17

Kamui Kobayashi showed so much potential as a go-karting teenager that Toyota locked him into a ten-year racing contract at the age of 14.In our new My big break podcast episode, the Le Mans winner looks at the key moments that shaped his career, including that initial deal which took him all the way to Formula 1 — only for the team to announce tha…

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Helio Castroneves | My big break 46:05

3y ago46:05

46:05

Helio Castroneves says that destiny guided his glittering IndyCar career that's crowned by a record-equalling four Indy 500 wins, but the path to glory was far from straightforward.He speaks to Chris Medland in the opening episode from season two of our Big Break podcast series, charting the make-or-break moments that shaped top-level racers, engin…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | with Amanda LOTUS 16:42

3+ y ago16:42

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM vs Amanda of Lotus Productions PRE- YOUTUBE "WAVES" VIDEO PREMIRE CONVERSATION with Amanda of Lotus Productions. • @akav_music @lotusproductionsllc @zae_media • ALL THINGS Amanda: www.linktree.com/AmandaLotus • #swag #lifeisgood #instapic #bestoftheday #igers #photooftheday #nofilter #culture #webseries #internet #steelmagonline…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | Conversation w/ Rap God, LYRICS 37:46

3+ y ago37:46

37:46

#DisturbinglyRandom w/ rap God, "LYRICS" LYRICS [ @lyrics0122 ] drops in with #DisturbinglyRandom to talk about his new project, " A Dollar & A Dream 2 : RELOADED" and more! ● #swag #lifeisgood #instapic #bestoftheday #igers #photooftheday #nofilter #culture #webseries #internet #steelmagonline #steelnews #magazine #instagram #infotainment #informa…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEBSERIES Love w/ FRESH | #ItWasWritten #WatchMe brand 59:26

3+ y ago59:26

59:26

STEEL x Fresh Flicks #WEBSERIESLOVE 🚨#DisturbinglyRandom has an in depth conversation w/ @FreshFlicks of @itwaswrittenthewebseries 🎙 . Discussing the @watchmetimepieces brand, his role in the "It Was Written" web series, his musical roots with Buz Markie, Mary J Blige and more.... . #WEBSERIESLOVE #swag #lifeisgood #instapic #bestoftheday #igers #p…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEBSERIES Love w/ "Malik" | #ItWasWritten webseries 22:38

3+ y ago22:38

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Web Series Love❤ : "Malik" vs STEEL #DisturbinglyRandom presents a conversation with "Malik" @jcarolina80 of the "It Was Written" web series...discussing the plot and demise of Malik, prior & future acting plans, Chadwick Boseman's legacy and more! • @itwaswrittenthewebseries @jcarolina80 • "Web Series Life Matters" & other merch available: link in…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEBSERIES Love w/ LONDON | #ItWasWritten webseries 33:56

3+ y ago33:56

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Conversation with "London" of "It Was Written" WebSeries #WebSeriesLove❤ #DisturbinglyRandom had the opportunity to speak with the beautiful and amazing "London" @armanidior_2020 of the "It Was Written" webseries, as she discussed her role in the series, the necessity for social media, raising children during these #BLM times, her upcoming film pro…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEBSERIES Love w/ MEATLOAF | #RockboyEmpire 50:23

3+ y ago50:23

50:23

STEEL x Meatloaf of Rockboy Empire #WEBSERIESLOVE 🚨#DisturbinglyRandom shares an in depth conversation (begins at the 49:00 min mark) with Meatloaf of @RockboyEmpire ...about the future of the *Rockboy Empire web series, where the *Rockboy name came from, the @harleydavidson rivalry, his new COVID-19 mask swag, cutting the team down & more! 🎙🎬 . Ch…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEBSERIES Love w/ "Q" | #Vengeance webseries 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

45:34

STEEL x "Q" from LM Productions #WEBSERIESLOVE 🚨 "Q" of LM Productions talks to #DisturbinglyRandom about his "Vengeance" web series, working with Ray Loot on the set of "Foster Sin" and creating a new animated series during the COVID-19 pandemic. 🎙🎬 . @rayloot316 @fostersin_officialpage . #webseries #webseriescommunity #support #love #steeelmagonl…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM | WEB-SERIES Love with SEAN LANE | #ItWasWritten webseries 29:14

3+ y ago29:14

29:14

STEEL x Sean Lane, creator of "It Was Written" WebSeries #WEBSERIESLOVE A #DisturbinglyRandom conversation with Romay & Sean Lane of "It Was Written" web series 🎬🎞📽 ....Touched a few bases on the storyline of IWW, the Hustle365 clothing line, filming in the midst of the #COVID-19 pandemic, the #GEORGEFLOYD protests, plus more! ....and "Malik" joine…

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Guenther Steiner | My big break 44:30

3+ y ago44:30

44:30

If it hadn't been for a long lunch with Niki Lauda, a willingness to swap grand prix racing for NASCAR, and a vision for a US F1 team, it's unlikely Guenther Steiner would have found himself leading Haas in Formula 1.In this episode from Motor Sport's My big break series, Steiner tells Chris Medland about the make-or-break moments that brought him …

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Zak Brown | My big break 46:33

3+ y ago46:33

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is on a mission to return the Formula 1 team to title-winning form, while also seeking success in IndyCar, Extreme E and at Le Mans. In Motor Sport's latest My big break podcast series, he tells Chris Medland about the moments that took him from growing up as a racing fan in California, to joining a select club of F1 te…

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Alex Albon | My big break 43:22

3+ y ago43:22

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Alex Albon has a second shot at Formula 1 with Williams this year, continuing his rocky journey from karting champion to the grand prix paddock.In our latest My Big Break podcast, he tells Chris Medland how he rose through the ranks of F3 and F2, battling for race wins and championships with Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lando Norris.Albon re…

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2021 F1 season review with Mark Hughes, Chris Medland and Damien Smith 1:24:33

3+ y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Formula 1 produced a season like no other in 2021: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battled for the championship from the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix to the very final lap in Abu Dhabi. To look over the excitement, the drama, the many controversies and the occasional mistake, Chris Medland is joined by Motor Sport F1 Editor Mark Hughes and Con…

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Romain Grosjean | My big break 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

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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.By Motor Sport magazine

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Podcast: Tim Schenken | Porsche's winning formula 1:00:14

4y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

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…

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Podcast: Brian Redman | Porsche's winning formula 1:00:55

4y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

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…

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Podcast: Romain Dumas | Porsche's winning formula 57:41

4y ago57:41

57:41

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 t…

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Is Kevin Samuels The Boogieman | Disturbingly Random? 24:04

4y ago24:04

24:04

The Disturbingly Random team of RoMay & AG, along with guests, assemble to discuss the powerful ramifications of self proclaimed "realtionship guru", Kevin Samuels' effect on today's romantic partnerships. #DisturbinglyRandom #KevinSamuels #relationships #love #boogieman See FULL EPISODES of #DISTURBINGLYRANDOM on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playl…

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Podcast: Jochen Mass | Porsche's winning formula 1:01:37

4y ago1:01:37

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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 co…

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DISTURBINGLY RANDOM: S3...HERE WE GO AGAIN. 40:54

4+ y ago40:54

40:54

Returning in the midst of the COVID-19 quarantine and recovering from a harsh 4 years of "Donny T" in the White House, Romay and Mz. Kuky try to see if the glue that makes the #DRP show is strong enough to get through another full season of the madness. Only time will tell. Stay tuned. FULL VIDEO:INTRO MUSIC: by MONSTARR BEATZ…

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Podcast: Martin Brundle | Motor Sport Hall of Fame 2020 58:19

4+ y ago58:19

58:19

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 com…

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Felipe Massa | Driving for Ferrari 1:01:51

4+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

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, w…

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Derek Bell | Driving for Ferrari 1:02:32

4+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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 program…

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Stefan Johansson | Driving for Ferrari 53:18

4+ y ago53:18

53:18

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 …

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Ivan Capelli | Driving for Ferrari 56:56

4+ y ago56:56

56:56

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…

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Gerhard Berger | Driving for Ferrari 52:03

4+ y ago52:03

52:03

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.…

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Betty Tran | Betty Tran Fashion and Consulting | Part 3 of our series on Textile: Manufacturing, Retail & Fashion in Vietnam and S.E. Asia. 43:15

5y ago43:15

43:15

Granger Whitelaw Interviews Betty Tran on Part 3 of the series; Textiles: Manufacturing,m Retail & Fashion In Vientma and S.E. Asia. Betty has found Global success and awareness with her Fashion Brand and Is now living In Vietnam again, sharing her expertise with the Community and looking to build more for the Future. Please join us In Listeing the…

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Carey Zesiger | Ha Vang Group| Retail In Vietnam | Part 2 of our series on Textiles: Manufacturing, Retail & Fashion in Vietnam and S.E. Asia 33:01

5y ago33:01

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Granger Whitelaw and Carey Zesiger discuss Retail In Vietnam. Part 2 of our 3 part series on Textiles: Manufacturing, Retail, and Fashion In Vietnam and S.E. Asia. Carey Is the Co-FOunder of Shooz, Geox, Furla, and Gosumo.vn - all success full retail and e-commerce brands In Vietnam. His Insight both Online & Offline gives him a unique view of the …

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Bill Watson | Coats Group | Textiles: Manufacturing, Retail & Fashion in Vietnam and Asia | **a 3-Part Series 38:33

5y ago38:33

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Granger Whitelaw begins his 3 Part Series on ' Textiles: Manufacturing, Retail, and Fashion In Vietnam and Asia with Bill Watson of Coates Group. Bill has been living In Asia for 27 Years, From Hong Kong to Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and now China. Bill's fascinating journey has seen him ride the "tip of the Wave" and he has enjoyed a great sens…

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COVID is Back in Vietnam! - an Open talk with Dr. Mason Cobb 35:31

5y ago35:31

35:31

Granger Whitelaw Is back with The Lotus Talks after a 3-month Hiatus. Today he speaks with Dr. Mason Cobb on the return of COVID-19 In Vietnam, what the current facts are with the Disease - and what Individuals and Employers can do to help stop the Spread In Vietnam again - and get back to work. This Is a Serious Issue we all need to come together …

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Gordon Murray | Engineering the Greats 1:01:00

5y ago1:01:00

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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 futu…

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John Barnard | Engineering the Greats 1:11:24

5y ago1:11:24

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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 th…

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Frank Dernie | Engineering the Greats 1:03:09

5y ago1:03:09

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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 …

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Patrick Head | Engineering the Greats 1:29:22

5y ago1:29:22

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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.By Motor Sport magazine

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Adrian Newey | Engineering the Greats 50:34

5y ago50:34

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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…

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