597: Saudi Arabian GP Review

Ferrari has ended Toyota's run of consecutive Le Mans victories. Today we dive into the exciting centenary running of Le Mans 24 Hours, and the extraordinary journey of Ferrari's triumphant return after 50 years, clinching their first overall victory at Le Mans since 1965 with their cutting-edge 499P Le Mans Hypercar.   Host Martyn Lee sits down with sportscar experts Gary Watkins and Jamie Klein. Together, they dissect the critical moments, unexpected setbacks, wet weather surprises and driver performances that made this one of the most unforgettable races in recent history.   Martyn presents three key questions to our guests: did Ferrari win Le Mans on merit? Did Toyota contrive to lose it? Or were Ferrari handed a win by the rule makers? Our guests' thought-provoking answers shed light on the complex dynamics of endurance racing, offering an inside perspective on a race which was lead from each of the five manufacturers in the Hypercar class, marking it as one of the most competitive Le Mans ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Kesä 20231h 8min

Martyn Lee is joined by Jonathan Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge to look at the big talking points ahead of the Canadian GP this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Kesä 202317min

Join Martyn Lee, Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins as they discuss the significance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the gruelling battle that tests endurance, strategy, and mental fortitude. Discover why the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe and its challenging track layout delivers so much motorsport drama. They also talk about factors like the intense multi-class competition, the technical innovation, mythical achievements from the past 100 years and the global appeal of a one-off race each year. Join them as they celebrate the race's greatness and the stories that have made it a true motorsport legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Kesä 202356min

Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins to count down the ten greatest drivers to compete at Le Mans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Kesä 202352min

Martyn Lee and special guest Gary Watkins, Autosport's sportscar guru who knows his way around Circuit de la Sarthe better than he knows his own living room, take you on a ride through the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's the 91st running of the race, although billed as the centenary race, as its 100 years since the first event in 1923. Ferrari recently ended the Le Mans test day fastest, as Toyota faced up to challenges following the recent chance to balance of performance rules. The hypercar class is increasingly competitive with Porsche also quick ahead of qualifying. On today's podcast Gary runs through his take on the teams, drivers and cars you should be looking out for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Kesä 202337min

Joining Martyn this week are Autosport's Chief Editor Kevin Turner, F1 Reporter Matt Kew, and motorsport journalist Filip Cleeren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Kesä 202358min

Matt Kew and Alex Kalinauckas are both trackside in Barcelona to take you through the twists and turns of the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session. They discuss the unexpected events and strategic decisions that shaped the day, without giving away any spoilers here! From the weather's impact on the track to the surprising performances and the challenges faced by some of the top teams, they delve into the intricacies of the qualifying session. They also discuss intriguing developments with Ferrari and Red Bull teammate wars, and how these might play out in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Kesä 202319min

Martyn Lee and special guest Sam Hall delve into the Free Practice 1 and 2 sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix. They'll be discussing Max Verstappen's impressive performance, the return of the "porpoising" phenomenon, and the significant changes Ferrari introduced to their car. Martyn and Sam will also explore the impact of the removal of the final chicane at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the prototype Pirelli construction tires, and the potential effects of the forecasted wet weather on the upcoming race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Kesä 202319min