Formula For Success

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Silverstone stories, shouting at Schumacher & sneaking into a U2 concert Jul 05, 2023

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It’s British Grand Prix week! David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan get ready for a massive weekend at Silverstone by remembering some of their favourite tales from the iconic track. What deal did EJ do which made Aryton Senna furious? How did Frank Williams console DC after a big crash? And why did Eddie threaten to sack Ralf Schumacher before the 1998 British Grand Prix?

All that plus EJ’s celebrity story, which this week involves boating with billionaires and smuggling the Marchioness of Bath into a U2 concert.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Doohan: Overcoming huge accidents, business away from motorsport & his relationship with Michael Schumacher Jun 28, 2023

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Motorcycle 5 time world champion and all round legend Mick Doohan joins Eddie and David in this week’s episode of FFS. One of the all time great motorcycle riders talks about how he got into the sport, those championship wins & the challenges he faced, including how he reacted to being told he required a leg amputation after one of his huge accidents.

On a slightly lighter note, we also learn about Eddie’s match making skills, which celebrities has he brought together?

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rampant Red Bull, Flailing Ferrari, Happier Hamilton – DC & EJ on the season so far Jun 21, 2023

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We’re over a third of the way through the F1 season and Judge Jordan is here to give his verdict on how the teams are shaping up.

On this week’s FFS, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan discuss the secret of Red Bull’s success, if Lance Stroll is on borrowed time at Aston Martin and whether Ferrari are going backwards under Fred Vasseur.

Plus… the only time DC has ever seen Christian Horner angry and why Jordan Grand Prix couldn’t play the Irish national anthem for two of their race wins.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Jordan: Selling second hand cars, surviving in F1 & being sacked ten times by Eddie Jordan Jun 14, 2023

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How did a small team from Ireland compete with the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Williams in the multi-million dollar business of F1? Paul Jordan (no relation) was with Eddie for 13 years, becoming an integral part of the commercial side of Jordan Grand Prix. He reunites with his former boss and David Coulthard to recall some of the highs and lows of his time with the team including: dealing with angry sponsors, dodging bailiffs and being EJ’s stand-in son.

Plus, find out why DC turned down Ferrari and what Eddie would do if he was in charge of Chelsea Football Club.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Cunningham: Movies, Motorsport & protecting the dignity of F1 Jun 07, 2023

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Game of Thrones actor and F1 fanatic Liam Cunningham is the guest on this week’s FFS. He tells David and Eddie about falling in love with F1, sneaking off from filming to party with EJ and Bono in Saint-Tropez and about the time he chose watching the Monaco Grand Prix over accepting an award at Cannes.

Plus, his thoughts on whether F1 has veered too far into entertainment and DC and EJ answer listener questions on their favourite race to visit and how to stop Eddie ending up in your dreams!

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bertrand Gachot: The truth about jail, Jordan & starting Schumacher’s F1 career May 31, 2023

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In 1991, F1 driver Bertrand Gachot was sent to prison following a road rage incident with a London taxi driver. The events sparked a bitter feud between him and his team boss and manager Eddie Jordan, who Gachot believed used his conviction to get out of their contract together. It also led to the F1 debut of Michael Schumacher, who took Gachot’s seat for Jordan at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix.

For the first time, Bertrand and Eddie are reunited to relive the incredible story with David Coulthard hoping to keep the peace.

Listen to Grace Gachot’s song ‘F***boy Tragedy’ and pre-save her forthcoming single ‘Loca Por Ti!’ which is released on 9th June.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince Albert II: Surprise Presents, Charles Leclerc & the future of the Monaco GP May 24, 2023

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F1 royalty meets actual royalty for a special episode of FFS. David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to talk about his Irish roots, Charles Leclerc and just how close we came to losing Monaco from the F1 calendar.

Plus Eddie has a St Patrick’s Day story featuring Prince Albert, Bono and Brian O’Driscoll. But crucially, is it really true?

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement, Ronnie Wood & the future of women racing in F1 May 17, 2023

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What happened to W Series? Why does DC believe anger is driving Alonso’s late-career resurgence? How close was Ayrton Senna to owning Jordan F1?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan answer more listener questions PLUS DC recalls a terrifying recent driving experience and legendary Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has a message for Eddie.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday, prior to news of the postponement of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morning pints, Max the GOAT & why Lewis must leave Mercedes May 10, 2023

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Which cartoon character does Eddie Jordan remind DC of? Who is the funniest F1 driver? What does EJ have in common with Pele?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back to answer all of the important questions, and some unimportant ones too…

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Court cases, coronations & calling up James Bond May 03, 2023

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How did Eddie Jordan use Scotland Yard to help defeat the FIA? What happened when David Coulthard offered Damon Hill outside for a fight? And why did Eddie catch Helena Christensen secretly recording Riverdance?

Just some of the wild, weird and wonderful tales told by DC and EJ on this week’s FFS. Plus, Michael Flatley joins the show with a message to embarrass Eddie.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Produced by Whisper

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.