Here we are: the last of the Motor Sport audio podcasts of 2009. For those of you who were upset about John Watson’s views on Kimi Raikkonen in the last episode, you’ll be pleased to know that we have gone some way to rectifying the situation… Or at least a certain Niki Lauda has.
As always do tell us what you think and let us know what you’d like to hear about in 2010. As Rob suggests, we’re planning a few specials and will have plenty more guests. In the meantime, a very Happy Christmas to you all.
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Clive James.
I second that, get him in
Bit late on this one I’m afraid.
Glad to see everyone’s getting more relaxed as time goes on. But if Mr Roebuck ever travels by Lauda Air, I suggest he packs his own parachute underneath his string vest.
Are there prizes for guessing what the strange clicking noises were in the background? My bet is just the one frame of snooker, that was never actually played out to the finish.
I hope Sir Stirling wasn’t listening when you were discussing a point for fastest lap, as I’m sure that must stil rankle.
As for the predictive abilities of the group as a whole – well, all I can say is, abandon the lottery syndicate now chaps.
Questions for the next podcast? I’m sure we all know the one that is going to take up half the allotted time, don’t we?
Rob,
Great podcast. For the future please bring the following guys:
Mario Andretti
Alain Prost
Also, can you devote some time to the subject of Villeneuve and Pironi. I have read differing accounts by two F1 journalist….
Kind Regards…….
If you were spending your own time and money to visit just one GP this year which one would it be and why?
Alastair/ if only one go to Spa;its a world on its own.
Not sure if that question was aimed at me or not.
It’s a bit like choosing eight records for Desert Island Discs and then being told you can only take one of them to the island. Near impossible task.
But I would choose the Grand Prix of Monaco because you can get so close to the cars and because precious few events (of any kind) rival the sheer drama of the noise, colours and speed. It is one of the few places left on the calendar where you can truly appreciate the skill and bravery involved in driving a Grand Prix car on the limit.
But then again it might be Spa, or Monza. No, sorry, that’s cheating…………………………..
RW
I was thinking of it as a podcast question suggestion, but I am thinking this could well be the year to go to a GP.
Listen with delight to the Dec. podcast, first time doing so.
Such dulcet tones these days, eh Niki?
Buy my Motorsport at the newsagents, it’s often hard to find here in Canada and never current. Fabulous read, and a treat visually. The adverts are Country Life for the petrol head.
I do welcome the new season, no re-fueling, new teams, and combinations except in one regard.
The new points system is alienating. Winning should get greater credence, pole and fastest lap merit a point too!
Not everyone and their dog, tho’. Used to be indicative, getting points on your first GP start, now it stands to mean you had your passport stamped. 15-12-9-6-4-3-2-1 should do, and not confound history.
Remember the Jo Siffert Rouge et Blanc prize for drive of the race in the ’70′s?
Concept that’s worth a re-visit. Might be especially useful for the new teams, get a bit of ink, some encouragement. Season championship with a prize award at the FIA fete.
I was at Montreal the day Elio de Angelis took pole from Senna in the JPS June ’85. He was visibly quicker and smoother that day. The post race interview was impish, yet very courteous. Elio allowed that he had such confidence in the total correctness of his team mate that he welcomed him to the front row, or some such.
“You’ll be a real prat if you barge me off” in the loveliest turn of phrase.
Good race that. Alboreto won from Johansson,and Prost. That weekend I fist thought Mansell had the real goods.
Stefan Bellof amazed in the Tyrrell, hurling it about while ringing its neck, also had a moments amusement with Manfred Winklehock at the far end of the circuit on Saturday morning, by that fall both those fine guys were lost.
I’ve digressed, lost in the moment.
For newer enthusiast tho’, attend some races long term it’s worth it.