579: IndyCar Returns! We talk to Al Unser Jr about his life, career and new book

579: IndyCar Returns! We talk to Al Unser Jr about his life, career and new book

AL UNSER JR has lived a double life - supreme racing talent and self-inflicted personal turmoil. He won two CART championships and won the Indianapolis 500 twice. It's rare for someone so successful in their motorsport career to open up on struggles with addiction, depression and abuse. His new book "Al Unser Jr: A Checkered Past" is a brutally honest look at some of the stories which racing fans will know, and some which he has never talked about before. Growing up in Indycar with a famous surname he was put on a pedestal. Nephew to Bobby, son of Al. The story of 'Little Al' would too often leave the pages of Autosport for the tabloids to chart the fall from grace of an American darling. JAMES NEWBOLD asks about how he was able to supress his anger at Emerson Fittipaldi after his crash in the 1989 Indy 500, and win an award for sportsmanship, when he had to fight every natural urge not to retaliate. He says what he thinks of the current crop of teams and drivers, and who impresses him the most. He also talks about the process of writing his book alongside noted author JADE GURSS and how he had to stop several times because he was in tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Shakir Grand Prix, Qualifying

Shakir Grand Prix, Qualifying

The Mercedes pair are split by a hair, and Alex Kalinauckas and Luke Smith review qualifying from Bahrain's outer-loop layout – a unique circuit and some qnique topics to discuss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Des 202021min

Sakhir Grand Prix Practice

Sakhir Grand Prix Practice

Ahead of the Sakhir GP, Romain Grosjean has opened up on his terrifying accident in Bahrain last week, and Jonathan Noble details the Frenchman's dramatic recount of the fiery incident. Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge also talk about George Russell's perfect Mercedes debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Des 202021min

Sakhir Grand Prix Preview - The biggest talking points

Sakhir Grand Prix Preview - The biggest talking points

In one of the busiest F1 news weeks on record, Alex Kalinauckas and Luke Smith look at George Russell's maiden Mercedes media call and his big feet, Jack Aitken's fresh approach and the FIA's controversial call to allow Fernando Alonso to drive in the season-ending young driver test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Des 202023min

Will George Russell Get A Podium This Weekend?

Will George Russell Get A Podium This Weekend?

Jonathan Noble (F1 Reporter, Motorsport.com), Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Stuart Codling (Executive Editor, GP Racing) analyse the key issues around Mercedes' decision What job can Russell do this weekend? Is there only upside for George? What's the impact for Bottas if Russell beats him? Plus driver news for Williams and Haas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Des 202016min

Bahrain Grand Prix Review

Bahrain Grand Prix Review

Romain Grosjean's dramatic and terrifying crash highlights the race review from Bahrain. Alex Kalinauckas and the team of experts look at the incident and go behind the scenes on a frightening night of F1 action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Nov 202049min

Bahrain GP Qualifying

Bahrain GP Qualifying

Another pole position for Lewis Hamilton, but there were so many stories to come from qualifying in Bahrain. Alex Kalinauckas and Luke Smith discuss the day's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Nov 202020min

Bahrain GP Practice

Bahrain GP Practice

A wild day of practice crashes and circuit invasions by a dog created the headlines on the first day of running in Bahrain ... plus the regular news from the paddock, brought to you by Jonathan Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Nov 202018min

Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

Autosport aces Alex Kalinauckas and Luke Smith preview the big news ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, including the conundrum at Red Bull Racing ....should they keep Alex Albon or snatch Sergio Perez for 2021. Plus, news on Valtteri Bottas, Romain Grosjean and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Nov 202020min

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