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

The fallout from the frantic first lap, which saw Max Verstappen hit the tyre wall in a 51G impact at Copse corner and Lewis Hamilton receive a 10 second penalty, has continued for hours after the race. We wanted to understand some different perspectives on the podcast today, so first up we talk to Ben Anderson (Editor, GP Racing). Ben has driven many laps of Silverstone and competed in races where overtaking at Copse did not end up the same as we saw in Formula 1. Ben provides an insight into what it’s like behind the wheel when going into battle at that corner. Then we talk to Mike Mulder (Editor, motorsport.com Netherlands) to hear the Dutch perspective, and how they viewed the incident.  Ariana Bravo is fresh from interviewing the divers in the paddock and joined by Jake Boxall-Legge (Technical Editor, Autosport) to analyse the rest of the action at the British Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juli 20211h

LIve from the GP Racing Campsite, Stuart Codling is your host today alongside Jess McFadyen and Alex Kalinauckas. Formula 1's first sprint-race-which-wasn't-a-race took place in front of a packed Silverstone, and provided plenty to talk about on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Juli 202149min

The crowds filled the Silverstone grandstands at the British Grand Prix as part of a trial project to re-open sporting events, and they saw plenty of action. That's because this weekend sees qualifying move to a Friday evening, which dictates the starting grid for Saturday's Sprint qualifying race. Whilst today wasn’t an official pole position (that honour goes to the winner of tomorrow’s race) it certainly had all the tension of a typical shootout. Ariana Bravo is back in the paddock hosting coverage for our colleagues at Formula 1, and she is joined today by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to discuss if this new format was a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juli 202126min

Today we're joined be ex-F1 driver, Le Mans winner and long-time BRDC President Derek Warwick. Derek joins Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) and Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) to preview the British Grand Prix this weekend. They look at the three British hopes in Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell.  Derek also talks about his experiences as a steward and in particular the recent time penalties awarded at the Austrian GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Juli 202157min

Thanks to our podcast sponsors this week, Beer52.com.  There’s a free case of 8 Craft Beers waiting for you at the end of our offer code of beer52.com/autosport Pedro Rodriguez was killed 50 years ago this week, robbing Mexico of its brightest motor racing talent. A master of the Porsche 917, he had become one of the world’s top drivers, widely respected for his wet-weather ability and versatility across Formula 1 and sportscars. Dicussing his talent and career today are Autosport and Motorsport.com's Tom Howard, with our Chief Editor Kevin Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Juli 202158min

A massive thanks to today's Autosport Podcast sponsor Freetrade.io for helping bring you the show.   Our friends at Freetrade want to remind you about the importance of growing wealth over the long term. Go to freetrade.io/autosport and get a randomly allocated free share worth between £3 and £200 when you register, and fund your account. Remember when you invest, your capital is at risk. Other charges may apply. Ariana Bravo is joined by Luke Smith and Jess McFadyen to review the Austrian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Juli 20211h 12min

To get your free case of 10 Beer52 craft beers, just paying the postage, check out this link: https://www.beer52.com/autosport Fresh from talking to the drivers in the paddock, Ariana Bravo is in Austria and joined by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) as they celebrate some fantastic stories all the way down the grid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Juli 202131min

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to delve into the timesheets for Free Practice 1 & 2 to uncover what it means for the weekend. After the session, both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas said the Mercedes had improved from last weekend, but will it be enough to topple Red Bull and Max Verstappen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Juli 202125min