F1 journalist and host of the strategy report joins us live from Belgium for the latest in motorsport.
Pure’s F1 fanatic Matt Oostveen, is joined by former F1 driver Alex Yoong and F1 journalist Michael Lamonato to dissect all the action on the track and in the pits during the Belgian GP and what it all means for the championship.
Now is the time for the king to take his rightful place, throne, in the hall of fame — sit on his king of throne.
The 2022 F1 season is in its mid-season break – which means it’s over to you to ask the questions! Hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato discuss a wide range of listener questions, including which F1 teams of the past they’d like to see on the 2022 grid (03:00), the verdict on F1 Sprint races after two seasons (05:36), the impact of the 2022 regulation changes (09:33), the best race of the season so far (12:22), what rule changes could benefit the sport (19:22), the impact F2 and F3 will have on the Australian Grand Prix from 2023 (23:34), if Mercedes can win a race or the constructors’ title this year (29:50), which drivers and teams have impressed the most in 2022 (35:14) and who would win a go-kart race of the current grid in equal machinery (38:16).
If you had told Emma Gilmour a year ago that she would be driving for the outfit that bears the name of New Zealand automotive royalty, she’d almost have certainly not believed you.
But now Emma is part of an elite line-up of drivers at the Woking-based squad, representing one of the biggest shifts in diversity in motorsport, by being the first female driver to drive for McLaren while repping the New Zealand flag.
Emma sat down with James at the McLaren Technology Centre to talk about her motorsport journey so far, driving at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and not opening her eyes when in a crash.
Formula 1 mind coach Don Macpherson joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to discuss his book ‘How To Master Your Monkey Mind’ (01:53), how he became involved in F1 through Sir Jack Brabham and which drivers he has worked with (07:00), the emotions of being alongside David Brabham at the tragic San Marino Grand Prix of 1994 (09:30), how drivers have become more aware of the benefits of using mind management techniques (17:15), Charles Leclerc’s well-publicised emotional reactions to adversity (20:20), which drivers on the 2022 grid maximise the mental side of the sport (25:50) and how aspiring F1® drivers are employing mind-coaching techniques as early as karting (30:42).
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Max Verstappen wins again to stretch his championship lead after Ferrari fumbles to turn second and third on the grid into fourth and sixth at the flag. Featuring Christian Menath, F1 managing editor, motorsport-magazin.com.
Fernando Alonso opens his superannuation account. We talk about the Hungarian Grand Prix for about four minutes and forget to mention Porsche.
Max Verstappen scores an easy victory at the French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashes out of the lead of the race. Featuring Jack Nicholls, BBC F1 commentator.
Scuderia AlphaTauri F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about the beginnings of his European motorsport journey in 2018, adjusting to life far away from Japan, repairing his confidence after a challenging F1 rookie season, his relationship with teammate Pierre Gasly and that Silverstone crash and his excitement of F1 returning to Suzuka for this October’s Japanese Grand Prix, while we wrap up Sunday’s French Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen.
Michael and Rob wrap up the season-ending French Grand Prix that delivered Max Verstappen his second world championship.
Michael and Rob wrap up the season-ending French Grand Prix that delivered Max Verstappen his second world championship.
McLaren signs Rob and Michael to its driver roster but won’t say for which category. Mike Krack gets a visit from a mysterious Australian at 3am.
Rosberg X Racing extends its championship lead as its title rivals struggle for consistency over two tough rounds in Sardinia.
James, Freya and Michael wrap up the Neom Island X Prix double-header by debating what goes into a good Scandinavian breakfast, whether being flat is a real emotional state and who got stuck in the goo, which is a technical racing term.
Charles Leclerc is a winner for the first time in three months after dominating the race on Red Bull’s home turf at the Austrian Grand Prix. Featuring Scott Mitchell from The Race.
Fernando Alonso has the greatest race of his career, while Charles Leclerc also partakes in the grand prix.
Carlos Sainz wins his first grand prix from his first pole position, but another questionable Ferrari strategy leaves Charles Leclerc cold. Featuring Julien Billiotte, F1 reporter, Autohebdo.