#243 Car paint, the Alfa 4C and low speed collisions. What next for car paint technology? Richard drives a real driver’s car, and we all compare notes on city dings. Plus Sniff Petrol on Manor F1, Alonso’s recent crash and badly driven Vauxhalls.
#243 Car paint, the Alfa 4C and low speed collisions. What next for car paint technology? Richard drives a real driver’s car, and we all compare notes on city dings. Plus Sniff Petrol on Manor F1, Alonso’s recent crash and badly driven Vauxhalls.
– Britain’s best motorcycle podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary by being ignored at the London Motorcycle Show. And Martin finally fulfils a four-year promise.
– World Superbikes recap from Phillip Island, including the record-breaking (not in a good way) return of Troy Bayliss, why the podiums resembled the setup to a rubbish old pub joke, and the frank confessions and bruised buttocks revealed by social media.
– More intrigue from MotoGP pre-season testing, where Ducati appear to have successfully turned a corner (for once), Melandri appears to need a montage, and scooters appear to be influencing race bike design.
– Simon discovers how much MotoGP riders earn, where in the world they take it home to, and what the sponsors who fund the whole shebang do aside from taking up space on the side of 200mph race bikes.
– Getting righteously indignant at the politics behind the Donington/Silverstone/CircuitOfWales fiasco, then even more righteously indignanter still at proper politics when it turns out the political party that seemed to be the nice guys really don’t like motorcycles at all, and really don’t want you riding them either.
Plus plenty more. Well, a bit more. Regardless, thank you so very much for listening. If you enjoy it, you can check out our first year of FECing on www.frontendchatter.com; subscribe for free on iTunes; send us an email to anything@frontendchatter.com; and Twit us on @SimonHbikes and @Mufga.
PS – If you spot the not-as-deliberate-as-we-wish-it-was mistake, email us on loadofcobblers@frontendchatter.com
– Britain’s best motorcycle podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary by being ignored at the London Motorcycle Show. And Martin finally fulfils a four-year promise.
– World Superbikes recap from Phillip Island, including the record-breaking (not in a good way) return of Troy Bayliss, why the podiums resembled the setup to a rubbish old pub joke, and the frank confessions and bruised buttocks revealed by social media.
– More intrigue from MotoGP pre-season testing, where Ducati appear to have successfully turned a corner (for once), Melandri appears to need a montage, and scooters appear to be influencing race bike design.
– Simon discovers how much MotoGP riders earn, where in the world they take it home to, and what the sponsors who fund the whole shebang do aside from taking up space on the side of 200mph race bikes.
– Getting righteously indignant at the politics behind the Donington/Silverstone/CircuitOfWales fiasco, then even more righteously indignanter still at proper politics when it turns out the political party that seemed to be the nice guys really don’t like motorcycles at all, and really don’t want you riding them either.
Plus plenty more. Well, a bit more. Regardless, thank you so very much for listening. If you enjoy it, you can check out our first year of FECing on www.frontendchatter.com; subscribe for free on iTunes; send us an email to anything@frontendchatter.com; and Twit us on @SimonHbikes and @Mufga.
PS – If you spot the not-as-deliberate-as-we-wish-it-was mistake, email us on loadofcobblers@frontendchatter.com
The ONLY thing that F1 could agree upon is the ban on helmet design changes! Sigh! In Barcelona, Mercedes’s reliability issues caught out their machine and men as Mclaren did some PR work in their attempt to lure a title sponsor. Join us and LOL in this week’s episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 7)
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14. Is Formula1 Insecure? (http://bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
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17. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (http://bit.ly/1imwWfW)
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Hello friends, and welcome to the omnibus edition of the second series of F1 Circuits Past and Present, a show that takes a closer look at some of the highlights of the Formula One calendar throughout the sport’s history. These seven short shows were originally released one-a-day for a week, but have now been gathered together for a longer listen. Enjoy!
There’s a vast array of potential circuits for future podcasts, but if you think any of them deserve particular attention, do let me know. Suggestions and feedback are always welcome, and that only leaves me to say thanks for listening!
What can we expect from the second test of the 2015 Formula One Season in Barcelona? And we tell you why Ron Dennis is a disappointment but Falvio Briatore is not. Lastly, thoughts on the ‘future of F1’ concept by Ferrari? Come tune in to the latest episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast. (Season 2015; Episode 06)
**In the last few months, we’ve seen a surge in listeners from the USA. A BIG welcome and hello to you all; and of course, thank you!**
The Inside Line F1 Podcast is produced & hosted by Rishi Kapoor and Kunal Shah. This Formula1 podcast offers a unique humourous view on the sport. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidelinef1podcast and on Google+: bit.ly/insidelineongoogleplus
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2. Ferrari vs. Mercedes, Really? (bit.ly/1DmQQBV)
3. 2015 Inside Line F1 Podcast Awards (bit.ly/2015f1awards)
4. Ice Ice Baby (bit.ly/15Xp8iH)
5. Gillette Mclaren Honda (bit.ly/1CIHNbz)
6. Chequered Flag For 2014 (bit.ly/1BcuCB8)
7. Lewis Hamil-twin (bit.ly/15v041U)
8. Blame It On Bernie? (bit.ly/1uwl5mZ)
9. Bernie, I Shrunk The Grid (bit.ly/1tKDNam)
10. Forza Jules (bit.ly/1pMR6jE)
11. Marquez Does A Vettel (bit.ly/1oGMFoV)
12. Living The Dream (bit.ly/1ooM6zT)
13. Is Formula1 Insecure? (bit.ly/1nlWqgi)
14. Michael’s 92nd Victory (bit.ly/1nNb4Mr)
15. Formula1 Puts Fans First (bit.ly/1sgWT3L)
16. Against Mid-Season Rule Changes (bit.ly/1imwWfW)
17. Racing First, Engineering Later (bit.ly/NUAZo2)
18. Will F1 Survive Without Bernie (bit.ly/1bMPWxS)
Welcome to F1 Circuits Past and Present, the Sidepodcast mini series that takes a closer look at tracks that have hosted the pinnacle of motorsport across the years. This is the final episode, and so to finish we’re narrowing our gaze at an absolutely classic track, one that really lifts the spirits and makes each race it hosts an event to behold.
The Brazilian Grand Prix is held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace better known as Interlagos – its original name. The circuit was built on land that had originally been earmarked for housing, but after purchase, the developers realised it wasn’t all suitable to accommodation. Instead, in the late 1930s, a race track was born instead. The surrounding land was soon built up with housing, putting the circuit smack in the middle of the bustling city of São Paulo.
The circuit hosted races of all shapes and sizes, but Formula One took its time to arrive. The first Brazilian GP was held in 1972, on the back of – as is so often the case – a successful driver. Emerson Fittipaldi was seeing good results in the sport, and the Brazilian fans wanted to cheer him on in a home race.
The first race, a non-championship event, was won by Carlos Reutemann, but the following three official championship races were won by Brazilians. Fittipaldi took victory in 1973 and 1974, with Carlos Pace scooping the win the following year. Fittipaldi finished second, making it an all-Brazil front row, much to the home crowd’s delight. That was, however, the only race Pace would win, and the Brazilian driver was sadly killed in a plane crash two years later. The track was renamed to honour his memory.
It wasn’t just the name of the track that changed, either, the layout was redesigned. The bumpy surface and longer layout threw up plenty of safety question marks, particularly with the ground effects aerodynamic design that was so dangerous. In the end, F1 left Interlagos and moved to another Brazilian circuit instead. The Rio de Janiero track had better facilities and hosted the event in 1978, and then again between 1981 and 1989. Part of the move could also be attributed to Brazilian racer Nelson Piquet, who was seeing his own success in the sport. That track was eventually renamed after him, but not before his results tailed off and F1 started casting about for a new venue once more.
Meanwhile, Interlagos underwent a huge, intensive redevelopment programme, shortening the track, sharpening up the facilities and improving the safety measures. In 1990, F1 made a triumphant return to Interlagos, where it has been ever since. The track presents a great challenge for drivers, an anti-clockwise, fast-flowing layout with elevation changes aplenty. It was also known for the bumpy surface, although a huge resurfacing project ahead of the 2007 GP attempted to smooth things out.
Initially at the start of the season, the Brazilian GP moved to be nearer the end, occasionally the final round on the calendar. As a race near the end of any title battle, Interlagos has hosted plenty of championship showdowns – including the classic head to head between Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa in 2008. The changeable conditions, fantastic layout, and hugely passionate fan-base give the race weekend a brilliant atmosphere that is perfect for a season finale. F1 may have put Abu Dhabi at the end of the schedule recently, but the rightful home does sit with Interlagos.
That’s all for this episode and this second series of F1 Circuits Past and Present. If you’re looking for something else to listen to, you can find out more about Emerson Fittipaldi and his brethren in the second episode of Racing Families, another mini series on Sidepodcast. Thank you for listening, and do share your thoughts about any of the tracks covered over the past seven days, or any you think deserve a look in future episodes. Send your feedback to Christine@sidepodcast.com or via the contact form sidepodcast.com/contact.
#242 F1 testing. Innovations on the new cars in Barcelona. How nuts is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo, and will it work? No sponsor and little running, are McLaren-Honda in trouble? Plus Sniff Petrol on Lewis’s love life, Alonso’s disappointment, and flywheels.
#242 F1 testing. Innovations on the new cars in Barcelona. How nuts is the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo, and will it work? No sponsor and little running, are McLaren-Honda in trouble? Plus Sniff Petrol on Lewis’s love life, Alonso’s disappointment, and flywheels.