'It was like a mafia scene' - Scheckter recalls Ferrari meeting that shaped 1979 F1 season
"An old man with white hair, in a suit, wearing dark glasses, in a dark office, with bodyguards all around.”
Once the dust had settled on the pre-season Formula 1 tests in Bahrain and Jerez it was time for Motor Sport’s podcast team to gather and preview the 2014 season. On the panel were editor-in-chief Nigel Roebuck, features editor Simon Arron, senior contributing writer Rob Widdows and new Grand Prix editor Mark Hughes.
Who’s quick and who’s not, what might happen between Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen and where does Red Bull go from here – it’s all in there. As always, let us know your thoughts on anything that’s discussed.
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"An old man with white hair, in a suit, wearing dark glasses, in a dark office, with bodyguards all around.”
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