Motor Sport Magazine Podcast

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. As always, let us know what you think. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

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. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.  

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'. Let us know your podium predictions for Australia in the comments below. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

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. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

This month, to coincide with Jody Scheckter's guest editor special, the team sat down with him to discuss the 2012 Formula 1 season. We're happy to say that Ed Foster has been honoured by the Guild of Motoring Writers with their new media award for these podcasts; so from the whole team who work so hard to produce them, a sincere thanks for listening. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

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. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

On November 8 Dick Lovett hosted a special Ferrari evening in its new showroom just outside Swindon. We say showroom, but really it's a Ferrari mecca. As well as Peter Lovett talking to the crowd about how the dealership started, I sat down with David Piper and Richard Attwood to talk about their careers racing Ferrari sports cars. It's not the full recording, but it will give you a flavour of the evening. As always, Richard and David's stories enlightened us on an era very different from today's. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.  

On October 2 we hosted a special readers' evening with John Surtees. After a three-course dinner editor-in-chief Nigel Roebuck and editor Damien Smith sat down with the 1964 Formula 1 World Champion to talk about his career on 'bikes and cars. Motor Sport will be hosting another readers' evening soon – with three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. Don't miss your chance to attend, just click here. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

This month we sit down with Tiff Needell – the star of Fifth Gear and Top Gear. He made it, briefly, to Formula 1, but his success came afterwards in sports cars and tin-tops. What you'll all be pleased to hear is that he's a proper old school racer who laments the loss of cross-ply tyres and the old circuits. You won't be surprised to hear that he got on rather well with the rest of the podcast team. If you would like to subscribe to the Motor Sport podcasts then visit our iTunes page.

Deputy editor Gordon Cruickshank has been working at Motor Sport for 30 years and in honour of the occasion we sat him down to ask about the 'good' old days of the magazine when a certain Wesley J Tee ruled over the publication. The stories are absolutely brilliant – even if you have only ever read one or two issues this is a must. What's more, after our chat with Gordon, Nigel, Rob and myself go through the first half of the Formula 1 season. You will also notice some new theme music, which is thanks to Steve Mason. If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.

You never quite know who will be in the Drivers' Club when we're recording the podcast, but – once again – we were in luck. We hope you enjoy an hour of Tom Kristensen, André Lotterer, Marino Franchitti, John McGuinness, Brian Redman, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jacky Ickx and Karun Chandhok. If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.

It was up to Silverstone for our latest podcast to see MotoGP Tech 3 Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow. There were also a few changes to the usual Motor Sport team as our 'bike writer Mat Oxley joined Rob Widdows and Ed Foster to chat to the 2009 World Supersport Champion. As always – let us know what you think. We're pretty sure you'll find Cal a refreshing change to the corporate world of Formula 1... If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.

Straight-talking BRDC president Derek Warwick on current Formula 1, his career, his work for the BRDC and trying to punch Michael Schumacher's lights out. Needless to say this was one of our most enjoyable podcasts to date. We hope you agree. If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.

Ben Edwards had been commentating for the British Touring Car Championship for nearly 10 years when he got the call from the BBC in November 2011. He's now the lead commentator for the BBC's F1 coverage in 2012 and we decided to pick his brains about what it's like behind the microphone, next to David Coulthard, and what he thinks of the season so far. We've asked him plenty of your questions so enjoy... As always, let us know what you think. If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.

We always knew an hour spent with five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell would be an hour well spent. But we didn't realise just how amusing it would be. Indeed – this is the first podcast that finishes with an impromptu round of applause. Derek is so full of stories that we could have spent the entire afternoon in the office listening to his tales. We've got in as many as possible, from Formula 1 and sports cars, but if you're still not satisfied (we think you will be) there's always his book Derek Bell: My Racing Life. We hope you enjoy it. If you would like to subscribe to these podcasts then visit our podcast feed or our iTunes page.