With his F1 career seemingly coming to an end, Roman Grosjean looks back at his time at the top of the sport. Following his early Lotus days, Grosjean has spent five years at America's HAAS but they've struggled for any success and the Frenchman hasn't reappeared on the podium again. Grosjean also discusses the age-old driver/car debate and talks about what could have been, if the right seat became free earlier. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 23, 2020•9 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this short look at our interview with Romain Grosjean, we find out a little more about the man with 180 F1 races. He talks about his family life and many interests outside of the sport. With the end of his F1 career looming, Grosjean also talks about some of the close friends he's made throughout his career and just what makes a good driver. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2020•11 min•Season 6Ep. 3
With 180 races to his name Romain Grosjean is one of the more recognisable faces in the F1 paddock, but that looks set to be coming to an end with the Frenchman soon to lose his seat at HAAS. In this interview he looks back at his career, stating with Lotus before helping with the new venture of HAAS, an American outfit. Grosjean also discusses the politics within F1, his vision for a safer sport, his highs, lows and family life. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Nov 21, 2020•48 min•Season 6Ep. 3
After seven years in F1, it looks to be coming to an end for Kevin Magnussen at motor sport's top table. The Danish star will no longer drive for HAAS next year, but what does the future hold for him? In this short look at our amazing interview with Magnussen he discusses the team's struggles in recent years and touches on his future plans. A great listen for any racing fan. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 19, 2020•14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In this short look at our interview with Kevin Magnussen, he opens up about his dislikes surrounding the politics sometimes involved in F1. The Danish star also reveals what it's been like driving for a struggling HAAS team and his passion for racing. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2020•13 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In the Pink is back for another series! And we are kicking off with a lovely chat with Formula 1's Danish star Kevin Magnussen. He burst onto the scene in 2014 with a podium on debut in Australia, but he has struggled for more success. He talks about his more recent HAAS years, where he has now lost his seat, forcing him to evaluate his future in F1. The former McLaren man also discuses the politics of the sport and why being a great driver may still not be enough in some cases. Another great li...
Nov 13, 2020•47 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Today is Caroline Flack's birthday. As a way of marking our friend's special day we have pulled together a podcast (with the permission of her family) of stories about Flacky told by her closest friends. We have stripped out the ads in the podcast and replaced them with mentions of two causes that were close to her heart. The Samaritans www.samaritans.org and Choose Love www.choose.love. We hope that the stories make you smile; and remember if you are struggling - Samaritans are always there to ...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
The top F1 names keep coming! This time we are with another rising star Lance Stroll. At only 21, he finds himself towards the top of the drivers standings having an amazing season with surprise package, Racing Point. The Belgian-Canadian talks about his upbringing and racing background, and what it was like to have worked for Williams, before making the move to Racing Point. Surely it's only a matter of time before we see him win in F1, he was Italian F4 champion in 2014, Toyota Racing Series c...
Sep 19, 2020•35 min•Season 5Ep. 26
In this short look at our incredible interview with Trevor Nelson, the legendary DJ breaks his silence on the Black Lives Matter movement. He also discusses racism more broadly, touching on some of the barriers he has faced in his career, and what he has done to break them down. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 26
This week Pinkers chats to legendary DJ Trevor Nelson. Iconic in the R&B, hip hop and soul world Trevor is like the Peter Pan of music broadcasting, he never seems to grow old, and will forever be cool. Hear him detail his 30 years on TV and radio through some amazing adventures where he’s met and worked with every imaginable music superstar. Hear him open up for the first time publicly about Black Lives Matter; what it means to him and where, in his opinion, we are collectively getting it r...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 26
In the shorter look at our interview with Alex Albon, he discusses what it's really like driving for Red Bull and talks about his relationship with Max Verstappen. How well do they get on? Have a listen and find out. He also discusses what it's like being part of the young driver scene and his friendships with Lando Norris and George Russell, who are also seen as the future of the sport. A unique insight to the workings of F1! Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Aug 17, 2020•7 min•Season 5Ep. 25
In this short look at our interview with Alex Albon, he talks about his rise through motor sport which led him to ultimately sign for leading team Red Bull. It's been a great season so far for him, fighting back to score points in most races and even being in contention to win in Austria, but what's they key to his recent success? Listen and find out ! Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2020•10 min•Season 5Ep. 25
We catch up with another of Formula One's rising stars Alex Albon. The Brit born Thai driver discusses his family, early life and rise to the pinnacle of motorsport in F1 plus his promising start to the season with Red Bull. Albon also talks about his friendships on the grid, especially with other home starlets Landon Norris and George Russel. He also opens up about what it's like to drive for world title winning team Red Bull and his future in the sport. Another one not to miss for any sports f...
Aug 15, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Williams driver George Russell talks about the team's greatly improved start to the season, and discusses his friendships with other new up-and-coming drivers Alex Albon and Lando Norris, who both feature on this podcast series. It's not been easy at Williams for Russell, with the car regularly falling to the back of the grid, but how can he help change that? He also touches on his future plans and the idea of driving in a different seat. Sponsored by Bose, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Aug 13, 2020•15 min•Season 5Ep. 24
In this short look at our interview with F1 starlet George Russell, he talks about his rise through the ranks, winning the GP2 and Formula 3 series before being snapped up by Williams. He also discusses just what it's like racing for one of the sport's most iconic teams and outlines their aspirations. Russell also explains the plans for the future of his promising career. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 13, 2020•13 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Here's a short look at our interview with F1's next big thing George Russell. He talks about his childhood and his early love for racing plus a sibling rivalry with his brother... but who was faster? Russell talks about the sacrifices made to get where he is and the moment he really thought he could mix it with motor sport's elite. It all ended up with him getting his big break and finally signing for Mercedes as a test driver. Another one for all your sports fans!! Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on ...
Aug 09, 2020•13 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Now to another great guest! We catch up with Williams driver George Russell, who reflects on a much improved start to the season with the iconic F1 team. Russell is one of a number of up-and-coming British stars in motor racing and has been labelled a future F1 drivers champion. The 22-year-old won the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship and the 2017 GP3 Series before finally signing for Williams. He talks about the sacrifices made to get to where he is and opens up about his friendships with Lando ...
Aug 06, 2020•42 min•Season 5Ep. 24
In this short look at our interview with Karun Chandhok, he talks all about the hot topic of diversity within the sport. Chandhok, one of the only Indian F1 drivers talks about his experiences in the sport, and what can be done to make it more open and diverse. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 01, 2020•20 min•Season 5Ep. 23
In this short look at our interview with Karun Chandhok, the Indian racing star talks about his transition from behind the wheel to interviewing his fellow drivers and presenting. Having been a driver and mechanic, it gives him a unique insight to the sport which has helped him become one of the most respected faces in the F1 paddock. But how has the access to the drivers changed over the year and what makes him so good at his job? Have a listen and find out! Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. ...
Jul 31, 2020•15 min•Season 5Ep. 23
After moving to England to pursue his racing dream, Karun Chandhok eventually caught his break when he signed for Red Bull Racing, before driving for HRT and Lotus in Formula One. Chandhok talks about what is was like finally racing against the sport's elite and how his personality may have held him back from progressing further. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2020•9 min•Season 5Ep. 23
In this short look at our interview with Karun Chandhok, he talks about his unlikely route from India into motor racing. Chandhok discusses his early life and love of car mechanics, which ultimately led him into racing around India's very first race track. But there were big sacrifices along the way before he ended up in Brackley where his career really took off. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2020•13 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Born in India, Karun Chandhok is not your traditional racing driver or pundit. Find out how he broke the mould to become one of the biggest names in Indian motor sport. He explains how it all started, in a country that is cricket obsessed, before making the move to England and climbing the ranks of the sport eventually driving at the pinnacle in F1. But he has not stopped there, becoming one of the most recognisable, and loved pundits around the paddock. Chandhok also discusses diversity in moto...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Here is another short look at our interview with double British Touring Car world champion Jason Plato. He has raced with a huge amount of different teams such as Williams Renault, Vauxhall, Seat and Silverline Chevrolet. But what makes good team? Plato discusses sponsorship and marketing and gives you a unique insight into this iconic racing tour. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2020•15 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Jason Plato is one of Britain's most successful racing drivers, but not perhaps at the pinnacle of the sport in F1. Plato talks about his early single seater career and why he chose to migrate to British Touring Cars, where he has won two championships. He also discusses just what you need to make a successful team and touches on racing politics. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2020•13 min•Season 5Ep. 22
In this short look at our interview with racing legend Jason Plato, he talks about his route into racing and how slight autism has actually helped his career. Plato also shares some great tips for any of you aspiring racers out there! Sponsored by Bose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2020•12 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Now to another interview with one of the best racing drivers of all time, Jason Plato. He has more wins in the BritishTouring Car Championship than any other driver in history, with two overall titles to his name as well. But it wasn't all plain sailing, as Plato had to give up on his single seater dream. The 52-year-old, who is still competing, talks about his initial love for driving and how he's developed in the commercial side of motor sport. Plenty of great stories along the way too! Sponso...
Jul 10, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 22
It's safe to say racing was in Carlos Sainz's blood. His dad, Carlo Sainz Sr won two Rally World Champions in the 90s, so how much did it influence him to take up sport? Sainz Jr talks about his unusual upbringing, family dynamic and what it took to break into professional racing. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2020•9 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In this short look at our interview with Carlos Sainz, he talks about life at McLaren and why he grew so fond of their other driver Lando Norris. He also discusses what relationships are like around the paddock and goes through some of his career favourite moments so far. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 04, 2020•10 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In this short look at our interview with Carlos Sainz, the in-demand driver talk us through his influences in F1, and recalls a funny story about his lucky hat and Fernando Alonso. Sainz also talks about his early moves in F1 and what it's like to drive for iconic team McLaren. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2020•10 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Carlos Sainz has taken huge steps forward for and with McLaren. He has also been the talk of the paddock during lock down after securing one of the most coveted seating in the sport by signing for Ferrari in 2021 and beyond. Hear about his childhood growing up as the son of a double world rally champion, his relationships with Fernando Alonso, Lando Noris and Max Verstappen. Plus find out why he feels he is a very different driver after 5 years in the sport. Sponsored by Bose. Hosted on Acast. S...
Jul 01, 2020•40 min•Season 5Ep. 21
