Formula For Success

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Race weekends as an F1 driver Apr 10, 2024

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Did David Coulthard really say having sex before a race made him faster? What were the best and worst parts of the build up to a race? Who gets to keep all the trophies?

DC and Eddie Jordan lift the lid on how F1 drivers prepare on race weekends. Plus, EJ addresses listeners' concerns over his infamous growl.

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

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Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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

Sponsor Tales, Sly Stallone & Should Africa have an F1 race? Apr 03, 2024

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How did Sylvester Stallone & Heidi Klum end up in DC’s car? Which deal saved Eddie from bankruptcy? What’s the future for F1 & Formula E in South Africa?

EJ & DC are looking back on their recent birthdays this week and have invited an old friend to join them. Sports marketing exec Iain Banner managed Rothmans sponsorship of the Williams F1 team in the 1990s. He went on to co-found the Laureus World Sports Awards and was integral in bringing Formula E to Cape Town last year. He shares his stories of working with Nelson Mandela and why he doesn’t think it’s the right time for F1 to return to South Africa.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

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

Analysing Australia, F1 Controversies & Shambolic Sprint Races Mar 28, 2024

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Are current controversies surrounding F1 damaging the sport? What did Carlos Sainz Sr. say to EJ after his son’s victory in Melbourne? Which team could have an all-Spanish driver line-up next year?

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on the drama from an eventful Australian Grand Prix. Plus, EJ has an idea how to fix ‘shambolic’ sprint races.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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

Gary Anderson: How to design an F1 car Mar 21, 2024

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How was the iconic Jordan 191 created? What's it like working for Bernie Ecclestone and Eddie Jordan? Why have Mercedes stopped being able to produce a race winning car?

Former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins DC and EJ on FFS this week. Plus Eddie reveals an unfortunate side effect from working in the stressful world of F1.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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

Reviewing F1’s opening two races of the 2024 season Mar 14, 2024

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix. EJ raves about Ferrari's Oliver Bearman's impressive F1 debut in Saudi Arabia, claiming the sport has a new megastar, while DC thinks Alpine need to get their act together quickly.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

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

Rob Smedley: Striving for F1 success & pushing Felipe Massa to his limits Mar 07, 2024

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with former Jordan Grand Prix, Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley. The Brit reminisces about his time with Felipe Massa and Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari and believes seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton can bring back the glory days to Ferrari.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

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Engineer salaries, Russell's big opportunity & Andretti's grid hopes Feb 29, 2024

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DC and EJ's excitement for the season builds as they weigh up the new Red Bull car design, why engineers don't get paid like drivers, and what Lewis's departure means for George at Mercedes. Plus, Eddie makes a bold prediction about a possible future for Andretti in F1.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

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P1's Matt & Tommy: 2024 F1 Season Preview Feb 22, 2024

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Dive into an episode brimming with wit, wisdom, and a dash of rivalry as David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are joined by P1's Matt and Tommy. Together, they dissect the upcoming F1 season, sharing laughs, bold predictions, and inside stories.

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

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Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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

F1 rejects rookies & Andretti Feb 15, 2024

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about F1 having no rookies on the grid for the 2024 season. EJ calls out the 10 F1 teams for not investing in rookie drivers for the new season, while DC thinks the F1's decision to deny Andretti's application will have a negative impact on the sport.

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

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Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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Lewis Hamilton dumps Mercedes for Ferrari Feb 08, 2024

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s massive decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. EJ claims Hamilton regularly spoke with Ferrari last season, while DC thinks his future Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc will provide more competition than his current Mercedes teammate George Russell.

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

Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange

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