Formula For Success

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Ditching Barcelona for Madrid & admiring Andretti’s drive to join F1 Feb 01, 2024

Show notes

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the latest F1 news. EJ believes the F1’s decision to oust Barcelona for Madrid as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 will cause more friction between the two cities, while DC praises Ferrari’s decision to extend Charles Leclerc’s contract.

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.

Jody Scheckter: Fearing death on the track & dealing with pressure at Ferrari Jan 25, 2024

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This week, we have a special episode as Eddie Jordan and 25-time world champion Adrian Newey catch up with an old friend in Cape Town, 1979 F1 world champion Jody Scheckter. The 73-year-old remembers leaving his home country during apartheid to achieve his dream, racing with Gilles Villeneuve at Ferrari and being the only South African to win an F1 world title.

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.

Ralf Schumacher: Remembering the ’98 Belgian GP & racing against Michael Jan 18, 2024

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This week, former Jordan Grand Prix, Williams and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The German recalls obeying team orders at the ’98 Belgian Grand Prix, dealing with EJ as a young F1 driver and learning from his older brother, Michael Schumacher.

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.

A tribute to Gil de Ferran Jan 11, 2024

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan pay tribute to the late Gil de Ferran, who sadly passed away last month. Gil’s former teammate, Paul Stewart, sits down with DC and EJ as they reflect on their close friend’s highly successful motor racing career and share their favourite memories of Gil.

Everyone at Formula for Success extends their deepest condolences to the de Ferran family during this difficult time.

RIP, Gil.

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.

Greatest F1 Wingmen & Pubbing in Dublin Jan 04, 2024

Show notes

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite F1 wingmen. DC believes any driver who could handle working alongside seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher deserves credit, while EJ thinks DC is a strong contender as the best F1 wingman.

We hope our loyal Anchors had a lovely New Year and here’s to an even bigger 2024.

We recorded this episode before we heard the sad news about Gil de Ferran’s passing on December 29th.

DC and EJ will pay tribute to the great man on next week’s episode.

We extend our deepest condolences to the de Ferran family during this difficult time.

RIP, Gil.

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 2023 & witnessing Tommy Byrne’s brilliance Dec 28, 2023

Show notes

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on a fantastic year and share their favourite F1 moments from 2023. Plus, EJ reveals his secret to securing a free upgrade on a commercial flight.

Plus, DC and EJ answer our Anchors' questions. Once again, thank you for sending them in!

We hope our loyal Anchors had a lovely break with their loved ones and we wish you a very happy New Year!

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.

Adrian Newey: Festive Special Dec 21, 2023

Show notes

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with a very special guest - Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. The 64-year-old reveals he nearly left Red Bull three times, what it was like working with a young DC and Ron Dennis at McLaren, and surviving his horrific bike crash in Croatia.

FFS would like to thank our amazing Anchors for listening and sending in their questions every week. We wouldn’t be here without you.

We hope you have a lovely holiday!

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.

The Place to Race Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan drive down memory lane to discuss their favourite F1 tracks.

Plus, DC remembers when Jake Humphrey, EJ and Martin Brundle laughed at him on national television after predicting Sebastian Vettel would win the 2010 world title.

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.

Greatest F1 Rivalries & Dealing with Jody Scheckter Dec 07, 2023

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David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite rivalries in F1 history. DC believes the Prost and Senna era was the best, while EJ thinks the Hamilton and Rosberg rivalry comes out on top.

Plus, DC settles his feud with a former world champion.

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 the 2023 F1 season Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the 2023 season. They cover Max Verstappen’s recording breaking campaign, Ferrari and Mercedes’ up and down season and McLaren’s resurgence under Andrea Stella.

Check out DC playing the accordion in lederhosen with Steve Jones here: bit.ly/3sWW0Yw

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.