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Formula 1 royalty David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan share their forthright opinions on life inside and outside the paddock. Join every week for a unique take on sport, business, media and motor sport with DC and EJ shooting straight from the hip. Full of insight, analysis and life lessons with two of sport’s great storytellers, and plenty of special guests along the way. Produced by Whisper Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange Recorded & Edited by New Strange Hosted on Acast. See aca ...
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DC and EJ are back one final time before Christmas to celebrate the holiday and reflect on 2024. Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more! Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok. Produced by Whisper Executive Production by …
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DC calls in from the Maldives while EJ checks in from Cape Town to close out the season with reflections and sharp opinions. Eddie shares his experience battling cancer and urges listeners to prioritise their health. The pair debate F1’s 24-race schedule, break down George Russell’s public criticism of Max Verstappen, and recount behind-the-scenes …
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Did Max Verstappen overreact by blaming George Russell for his Qatar penalty? Is Lewis Hamilton hinting at an F1 exit, and should Ferrari worry? Should FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem watch his words after drivers' frustration? This week, DC and EJ review the Qatar Grand Prix, where tensions ran high both on and off the track, with sparks flying most…
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Where does Max Verstappen rank among the F1 greats? Did Carlos Sainz cross the line in Las Vegas? And is the FIA facing an impossible task in replacing the late, great Charlie Whiting? EJ is without DC this week, who is likely still rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities in Las Vegas, where Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive world ti…
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Can Max Verstappen clinch his fourth consecutive world title in Las Vegas? Why did the FIA frame Wittich's dismissal as a voluntary departure? Which F1 rookie will make the biggest impact on the grid in 2025? This week, DC and EJ preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen could clinch the world title with a win in Nevada. However, EJ sl…
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Should F1 bring back V8 or V10 engines? Has DRS compromised the thrill of overtaking? And do F1 stewards need to be full-time professionals? This week, DC and EJ offer their visions for improving Formula 1, focusing on both the fan and driver experience. EJ calls for the return of the V8 or V10 engines, arguing that they would restore the raw, visc…
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Could Verstappen's comeback victory in Brazil be the greatest in F1 history? Does Lando Norris possess the mental toughness required to become a world champion? Is Alpine now a serious contender for a top spot on the grid next season? This week, DC and EJ review the dramatic events at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen delivered a poten…
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Happy Halloween to our Anchors! This week, it's all treats and no tricks as DC and EJ unpack the thrilling Mexican Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz Jr. clinched his second win of the season and the fourth of his career, while Lando Norris’ impressive P2 finish helped him narrow the gap to Max Verstappen to just 47 points. Plus, they set off on a nostalgic …
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Has Lando Norris blown his opportunity to win the Drivers' World Championship? Can Ferrari stage a late push to claim the Constructors' title? And did Fernando Alonso go too far with his comments about Liam Lawson? This week, DC and EJ review the United States Grand Prix, where Ferrari achieved their first one-two finish in the US since Michael Sch…
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What does McLaren need to do to dethrone Red Bull at the Circuit of the Americas, where the reigning champions have dominated the last three races? Can Lando Norris cut the 52-point gap between himself and Max Verstappen? And how will Liam Lawson handle the pressure under the Texas spotlight? This week on FFS, EJ returns, and yes, the growl is back…
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DC is without EJ again this week. Don't worry… he and his growl will be back next week! F1’s lead commentator, Alex Jacques, returns to FFS! to help DC build the ultimate F1 driver by combining the best traits of past and present legends. Who will they pick? Anchors! We’d also love to hear which drivers you would choose to create the ultimate F1 dr…
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What’s next for Daniel Ricciardo? Did he deserve a more fitting farewell? Is Liam Lawson ready to take the leap into a full-time F1 seat? DC is without EJ this week, as he's fully embracing the F1 mini-break and putting that Aston Martin money to good use! To keep things lively, DC has invited a familiar voice that every F1 fan will recognise: none…
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How has McLaren overtaken Red Bull this season? What does Ferrari need to do to challenge McLaren? Why are Red Bull struggling to find pace? Former Ferrari, Williams, Jordan Grand Prix engineer, Rob Smedley, returns to FFS to catch up with DC and EJ. Rob believes that Lewis Hamilton's resurgence this season will carry into 2025, positioning Ferrari…
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Is Piastri the biggest threat to Verstappen’s world title bid? Who was at fault when Sainz and Checo collided on the penultimate lap? How do Red Bull regain their early season form? DC and EJ review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri claimed his second GP win after his superb race-winning overtake against Charles Leclerc. In December 20…
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Why did Adrian Newey choose Aston Martin over Ferrari? How long will it take Aston Martin to go from pretenders to contenders? What parallels can be drawn between Aston Martin now and Red Bull when Newey joined them in 2006? EJ shares exclusive insights into Adrian Newey's major move to Aston Martin in 2025. Plus, Mark Webber returns to join DC and…
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Who is McLaren’s number 1 driver? Is this the end of Red Bull and Verstappen’s dominance? Why are Ferrari so inconsistent? DC, EJ and Mark Webber break down last weekend’s extraordinary Grand Prix in Monza, where Ferrari claimed their first home win since 2019…. thanks to Charles Leclerc’s one-stop gamble. Plus, Webber, who is now managing Oscar Pi…
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Did Lando's win in Zandvoort signal the start of a new era of McLaren dominance in F1? What did Flavio Briatore discuss with Eddie after his recent appearance on the podcast? DC and EJ discuss all things happening in F1 coming off the summer break and look ahead to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-fr…
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What will the 2026 regulations mean for F1? Which team will Max Verstappen be driving for by then? And will DC finally get Eddie to say where Adrian Newey is going? F1 is back after the summer break but DC & EJ are looking way beyond Zandvoort. They put Eddie's powers of prediction to good use by revealing what the future holds for F1 and some of i…
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Why has Flavio returned to F1 with Alpine? What are his goals for the team? What are the secrets of his 20+ year ‘marriage’ to Fernando Alonso? The flamboyant Flavio Briatore is back to discuss all this and more with Eddie, while DC continues to battle his dodgy internet connection. This episode was recorded at the end of July. Anchors, you can now…
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How did a ‘t-shirt salesman’ who’d never watched an F1 race, become one of its most successful team principals? Flavio Briatore is this week’s guest on FFS! to tell the story of his remarkable, and often controversial, career in the paddock. If you’d like to hear the second episode NOW, it’s already available to FFS! Club members. Sign up at https:…
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“It’s a shocking situation…” EJ and DC are back with their reactions to last weekend’s race in Spa and the post-race disqualification of George Russell. Plus they discuss whether we’ll really see a title race this year and Eddie has doubts about whether Audi will be a success in F1. Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bon…
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There’s plenty to talk about this week on FFS! DC and EJ discuss all the fallout from the Hungarian Grand Prix - whether Lando was right to move aside for Oscar Piastri, why Max seemed so angry and who was to blame for his collision with Lewis Hamilton. They also weigh in on Max’s future at Red Bull and why DC might be wrong about where Adrian Newe…
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DC and Eddie are joined this week by the former head of press and PR at Jordan Grand Prix, Giselle Davies. She recalls how the F1 underdogs wowed the media with stunts like a circus-inspired car launch and by bringing in models like Katie Price (aka the other Jordan). Plus how she dealt with drivers like Gerhard Berger and Ralf Schumacher and tried…
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Lewis Hamilton is back on top of the podium once again. Eddie Jordan gives his winners and losers from a thrilling British Grand Prix and names the young driver he thinks is destined to be a world champion. Plus, listen to DC and EJ's live show from the main stage at Silverstone. Featuring great stories, some boos, some cheers and a misfiring t-shi…
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Who was in the right, Max or Lando? Was George Russell lucky to pick up his second Grand Prix victory in Austria? And why is Flavio Briatore back in F1? David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan weigh in on all the big stories from a dramatic period in the F1 season. Plus they look ahead to Silverstone and reflect on this week’s tributes to Gil de Ferran. A…
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