Motor Sport Magazine Podcast

Credit Suisse Monaco ForumHenry Hope-Frost hosts the Credit Suisse Drivers’ Forum over the Grand Prix Historique de Monaco weekend. His panelists include Stirling Moss, Jochen Mass, Derek Bell and current factory Porsche driver Romain Dumas. Being hosted in Monaco, the topic of conversation centres around the famous track in the Principality, but the four also talk about great tracks in general, safety (or lack thereof) and even entertain a question from Motor Sport‘s editor Damien...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast with Wallace and WeaverYou never quite know where the conversation will go with these podcasts, but it’s safe to say that no one could have predicted the topics in this one. Andy Wallace and James Weaver were on typically good form and, amongst the tales of Formula Ford and Le Mans, we cover private jets with gold taps and Jonathan Palmer’s dodgy painkillers. As always, let us know what you think. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our

Podcast with Emanuele PirroAn hour with Emanuele Pirro was always going to be lively and the five-time Le Mans winner didn’t disappoint. As well as inventing subscription offers, he talked about celebrating Goodwood and Le Mans wins, his F1 career, Tazio Nuvolari and what he learned from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost when he was testing at McLaren. As always, let us know what you think. Recent Motor Sport podcasts

2014 F1 season preview podcastOnce the dust had settled on the pre-season Formula 1 tests in Bahrain and Jerez it was time for Motor Sport’s podcast team to gather and preview the 2014 season. On the panel were editor-in-chief Nigel Roebuck, features editor Simon Arron, senior contributing writer Rob Widdows and new Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes. Who’s quick and who’s not, what might happen between Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen and where does Red Bull go from here – it’s all in there. As always, let us know your thoughts on anything...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast with Gordon MurrayWe’ve been trying to pin Gordon Murray down for almost six months, but we’re glad we hung in there as it was a fascinating hour. An hour which was then followed by another 60 minutes chatting when the microphones were switched off. We must apologise now for the sound quality. A glitch in the system meant that this one is below par compared to the normal high standard. We’re sorry and we’ll be back to normal next month! To...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Audio podcast with John McGuinnessA few hours before the 2014 Motor Sport Magazine Hall of Fame we managed to tie 20-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness down for a chat. It was a fascinating hour spent talking about the TT, Michael Schumacher’s talent on a motorbike, what the future holds for John and what it takes to win 20 times on the Isle of Man. A podcast not to be missed. John McGuinness is inducted into the Motor...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Audio podcast with Frank WilliamsThe podcast team travelled up to Williams’ Grove base for the last recording of the year and chatted to the great Frank Williams. He was on fine form and talked about Nigel Mansell, his favourite Williams cars, Adrian Newey and a man who refused to go to sleep unless he was wearing pyjamas… Frank Williams in his office at Williams HQ Thank you for listening to the podcasts this year – we’ve been extremely lucky to have sat down with

Gary Anderson has been a jewel in the BBC's F1 crown with his understanding, knowledge and experience of the sport's technical issues. He was the perfect guest for our 2013 Formula 1 season review and, armed with countless graphs, tables and data sheets, helped us work through just who the big winners and losers were.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've been doing these podcasts for four years now and, with one a month (and sometimes more), that adds up to over 50 hours of content. In those four years we've been lucky enough to interview seven Formula 1 world champions, drivers who share 38 Le Mans wins, a 20-time Isle of Man TT winner, four F1 commentators, two team principals, a CART champion and a four-time IndyCar champion. However, in all that time we haven't had 'the racing dentist', Tony Brooks. We've been all the poorer for it – as you will realise, if you didn't already, when you listen to this hour we recorded recently.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three-time Le Mans winner Allan McNish was in the office on Tuesday in order to be the guest editor for the January 2014 edition of the magazine. Despite relishing his new role and trying to send us all home early, we did manage to record a podcast with him before everyone took his advice and vacated the building. What followed was an hour's insight into Le Mans, Allan's future, Porsche's return to top-line sports car racing and what Toyota's F1 effort was like as a driver. Oh, and he even managed to get Simon Arron to make a mistake with a date...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From what we hear from you readers our BBQ at the Hurlingham Club on September 18 went down very well, with classic cars on show, a silent auction and the guest of honour on good form. Sir Stirling talks plenty about his career, including his time with Denis Jenkinson on the Mille Miglia, so if you've ever wondered how they sorted out their bathroom breaks during the race, have a listen. If you'd never wondered about that, don't worry, there's a lot more besides.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"We deployed the parachute at 600mph and immediately you had 6g deceleration," Thrust2 driver Richard Noble tells us. "The weird thing about this extreme deceleration is that it upsets your inner ears, which give you your balance. You are absolutely convinced that you are driving vertically downwards into the centre of the earth. It's an extraordinary experience, but soon the g comes off and you're down to 400mph. By then it's a bit boring really." This was 30 years ago, but Noble is once again in the middle of another World Land Speed Record attempt with the BloodhoundSSC. LSRs are a world apart from any other motor sport project. However, whether you're a fan or not, you don't want to miss this podcast we did with BloodhoundSSC's project director. The numbers are baffling, the 1000mph target almost unbelievable. We could only scratch the surface in an hour, but if you want to find out more visit www.bloodhoundssc.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You never quite know who's going to turn up to these podcasts at Goodwood – we camp ourselves out in the drivers' club and hope that some of the famous names at the Festival of Speed will want to come and have a chat before or after their lunch. This year didn't disappoint as Anthony Reid, Henri Pescarolo, Nelson Piquet, Emerson Fittipaldi, John McGuinness, Stuart Graham, Danny Sullivan and Vic Elford all gave us some of their time.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On June 17 Motor Sport teamed up with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Formula Student programme to host an event featuring three of F1's top engineers. Ed Foster was on hand to question former Lotus technical director James Allison, Mercedes engineering director Andy Cowell and Gordon Day of Williams Hybrid Power. If you want to know more about 2014's new engine formula and the sport's future increased efficiency there's no better place to start. The crowd of young engineers had plenty to ask as well.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Coulthard: "Have you never been wrong?" Another driver: "No, never." DC: "Oh, come on, even at home with your wife?" AD: "Nope, not that I can think of." You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out who Coulthard couldn't get to admit that he had ever been wrong, but we're sure some of you already have a good idea who it might be... The hour recording with the 13-time Grand Prix winner was one of the best yet – we hope you enjoy it and, as always, let us know what you think.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ex-Formula 1 driver, 1990 Le Mans 24 Hours winner and F1 commentator Martin Brundle was fresh from a McLaren F1 seat fitting for a future Sky feature when he came to see us for a podcast in the Motor Sport offices. He never stands still, but that's partly why his opinions on motor racing are still so on point. Racing against Senna, Schumacher, the current Pirelli tyres, safety in F1... it's all discussed. We apologise now for the lack of Rob Widdows – he was away at the Nürburgring 24 Hours so Ed Foster is in the hot seat.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our new website columnist Lee McKenzie came into the office yesterday to record her first Motor Sport podcast. First up was the aftermath of the Malaysian Grand Prix, but we also get Lee's thoughts on Finnish drivers, her favourite circuits and what it's like interviewing Vettel and Webber after a disobeyed 'Multi 21' team order... Oh, and Nigel Roebuck talks about the joys of a fight after a NASCAR race. To read Lee's thoughts on the first two Grands Prix of 2013, click here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, the team – with a slight change of line-up – sat down for a chat with Pat Symonds. Pat's returning to the F1 pitlane with Marussia this year, a place he hasn't seen since 2009. After the pre-season tests, he was primed to give his opinion on which teams could impress at the start of the season... and which may not. He also talks about 2014's regulation shake-up and the differences between working in the modern age and his early days with Toleman. Joining Rob and Nigel for the first time is Motor Sport veteran Simon Arron. Or, as Rob calls him, 'The Encyclopaedia'.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month the team sat down with Richard Attwood, winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1970. Regular listeners will know how entertaining Richard can be after Ed's evening with him and David Piper. Nigel also commented afterwards that he has rarely known a racing driver with such incredible recall. For fans of the Porsche 917, Richard's experiences of the car's difficult early days and his Le Mans win with Hans Herrmann will be particularly interesting. The historians among you should enjoy this one  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On December 5, Motor Sport hosted a special readers' evening with Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. Joining the three-time champion at the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone were Nigel Roebuck and Damien Smith, as well as former Tyrrell and McLaren man Jo Ramirez. After dinner, the four sat down for a question and answer session which you can hear below. Sir Jackie shared his thoughts on some of his contemporaries plus a few more modern drivers, and gave an insight into his trademark smooth driving style. We also used the night to launch our annual Hall of Fame event along with our auction for the Grand Prix Mechanics Charitable Trust.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.