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    Maximum Downforce - Bahrain 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 40:46


    Will Knight and the team wax lyrical over the Red Bull failures, the Mercedes slump, the return to the top for Ferrari, the 'viking comeback' of Kevin Magnussen and the porpoise in the room......

    Maximum Downforce - Bahrain 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 40:46


    Will Knight and the team wax lyrical over the Red Bull failures, the Mercedes slump, the return to the top for Ferrari, the 'viking comeback' of Kevin Magnussen and the porpoise in the room......

    Maximum Downforce - 2022 Pre-Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 48:44


    Will Knight sits down with Alex Bomberg, Harry Parkhouse and Ryan Ferris to discuss the upcoming Formula One challenges with the all-new cars, rules and format for 2022. Who will win, who will flounder and what can we expect to see? It'll all be discussed in our season preview!!

    Maximum Downforce - 2022 Pre-Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 48:44


    Will Knight sits down with Alex Bomberg, Harry Parkhouse and Ryan Ferris to discuss the upcoming Formula One challenges with the all-new cars, rules and format for 2022. Who will win, who will flounder and what can we expect to see? It'll all be discussed in our season preview!!

    Absolute Karting - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 44:52


    This week, Jake Sanson previews the Ultimate Karting Championship season opener at Whilton Mill with Kai Bachini and we speak to Noah Wolfe and Freddie Housley about their chances in Mini Max in 2022. Plus we look at the major events coming up in the 2022 karting calendar, and once again we give you a chance to win an Aston Martin Cognizant Formula 1 Team terminal travel bag!!

    Absolute Karting - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 44:52


    This week, Jake Sanson previews the Ultimate Karting Championship season opener at Whilton Mill with Kai Bachini and we speak to Noah Wolfe and Freddie Housley about their chances in Mini Max in 2022. Plus we look at the major events coming up in the 2022 karting calendar, and once again we give you a chance to win an Aston Martin Cognizant Formula 1 Team terminal travel bag!!

    Absolute Karting - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 31:45


    In our pilot show, we speak to IAME Euro Series and Benelux star Sita Vanmeert about her prospects in 2022 and we preview the RGMMC Champions of the Future Winter Cup at Franciacorta. Plus we have an awesome competition to win an Aston Martin Cognizant F1 terminal travel bag, courtesy of OGIO!!

    Absolute Karting - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 31:45


    In our pilot show, we speak to IAME Euro Series and Benelux star Sita Vanmeert about her prospects in 2022 and we preview the RGMMC Champions of the Future Winter Cup at Franciacorta. Plus we have an awesome competition to win an Aston Martin Cognizant F1 terminal travel bag, courtesy of OGIO!!

    Racing Voice Podcast 2022 - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 31:05


    In our first show of 2022, we hear from Oleksandr Bondarev about switching from privateer to factory kart racer, Freddie Housley about his Minimax campaign alongside legendary mechanic James Bean, and from Maciej Gladysz about how he became FIA Karting Academy Trophy champion. Presented by Jake Sanson.

    Racing Voice Podcast 2022 - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 31:05


    In our first show of 2022, we hear from Oleksandr Bondarev about switching from privateer to factory kart racer, Freddie Housley about his Minimax campaign alongside legendary mechanic James Bean, and from Maciej Gladysz about how he became FIA Karting Academy Trophy champion. Presented by Jake Sanson.

    Maximum Downforce - Season Review 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 84:34


    That's a wrap, folks! The incredible 2021 season came to a close with an enthralling, yet controversial title decider under the lights of Yas Marina, but the season as a whole was one for the ages as host Will Knight discusses with Lisanne Dijk and Merisse Baker.

    Maximum Downforce - Season Review 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 84:34


    That's a wrap, folks! The incredible 2021 season came to a close with an enthralling, yet controversial title decider under the lights of Yas Marina, but the season as a whole was one for the ages as host Will Knight discusses with Lisanne Dijk and Merisse Baker.

    Maximum Downforce - Abu Dhabi 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 64:33


    A new World Champion is crowned! Max Verstappen claims his maiden Formula 1 title with a last-lap pass that was executed in controversial circumstances, with host Will Knight discussing all the goings-on from the finale with Jake Sanson and Lisanne Dijk. Maximum Downforce is brought to you by Classic Race Simulators. https://classicracesimulators.com/ #DownforceRadio #MaximumDownforce #AbuDhabiGP #F1

    Maximum Downforce - Abu Dhabi 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 64:33


    A new World Champion is crowned! Max Verstappen claims his maiden Formula 1 title with a last-lap pass that was executed in controversial circumstances, with host Will Knight discussing all the goings-on from the finale with Jake Sanson and Lisanne Dijk. Maximum Downforce is brought to you by Classic Race Simulators. https://classicracesimulators.com/ #DownforceRadio #MaximumDownforce #AbuDhabiGP #F1

    Maximum Downforce - Saudi Arabia 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 51:08


    The clash of the titans in Jeddah as Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided for a THIRD time in 2021! The inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was chaotic for so many different reasons, as host Will Knight discusses with Ryan Ferris, Alex Bomberg and Lisanne Dijk.

    Maximum Downforce - Saudi Arabia 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 51:08


    The clash of the titans in Jeddah as Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided for a THIRD time in 2021! The inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was chaotic for so many different reasons, as host Will Knight discusses with Ryan Ferris, Alex Bomberg and Lisanne Dijk.

    Maximum Downforce - Qatar 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 62:52


    Domination in Qatar for Sir Lewis Hamilton as he chases down Max Verstappen for the championship title. Was Qatar a good addition to the calendar? How will the last two rounds play out? Will Knight and Topher Smith talk it out in the latest episode of Maximum Downforce.

    Maximum Downforce - Qatar 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 62:52


    Domination in Qatar for Sir Lewis Hamilton as he chases down Max Verstappen for the championship title. Was Qatar a good addition to the calendar? How will the last two rounds play out? Will Knight and Topher Smith talk it out in the latest episode of Maximum Downforce.

    Maximum Downforce - SĆ£o Paulo 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 67:28


    A masterful recovery drive from Sir Lewis Hamilton sees the reigning champion close the gap to Max Verstappen with three to go in the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship. Will Knight is joined by Alex Bomberg, Harry Parkhouse and Merisse Baker to go through all the talking points from the SĆ£o Paulo Grand Prix.

    Maximum Downforce - SĆ£o Paulo 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 67:28


    A masterful recovery drive from Sir Lewis Hamilton sees the reigning champion close the gap to Max Verstappen with three to go in the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship. Will Knight is joined by Alex Bomberg, Harry Parkhouse and Merisse Baker to go through all the talking points from the SĆ£o Paulo Grand Prix.

    Maximum Downforce - Mexico City 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 59:33


    Has Max Verstappen just put one hand on the Formula 1 title? Is Pierre Gasly the unsung hero of the season so far? Just a couple of questions put forward to Topher Smith, Merisse Baker and Maciej Hamera by Maximum Downforce host Will Knight.

    Maximum Downforce - Mexico City 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 59:33


    Has Max Verstappen just put one hand on the Formula 1 title? Is Pierre Gasly the unsung hero of the season so far? Just a couple of questions put forward to Topher Smith, Merisse Baker and Maciej Hamera by Maximum Downforce host Will Knight.

    Maximum Downforce - United States 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 58:53


    A potential championship-winning victory for Max Verstappen? A race expected to be won by Mercedes was ultimately topped by the Dutchman chasing his maiden title. Will Knight is joined by Topher Smith and Harry Parkhouse to discuss all the goings-on at the 2021 United States Grand Prix, including that now-famous line delivered on the grid walk...

    Maximum Downforce - United States 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 58:53


    A potential championship-winning victory for Max Verstappen? A race expected to be won by Mercedes was ultimately topped by the Dutchman chasing his maiden title. Will Knight is joined by Topher Smith and Harry Parkhouse to discuss all the goings-on at the 2021 United States Grand Prix, including that now-famous line delivered on the grid walk...

    Maximum Downforce - Turkey 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 71:59


    A return to winning ways for Valtteri Bottas as he claims his first Grand Prix victory in over a year, but there were plenty more talking points from a wet Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. Will Knight discusses all the goings-on with Topher Smith and Ryan Ferris.

    Maximum Downforce - Turkey 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 71:59


    A return to winning ways for Valtteri Bottas as he claims his first Grand Prix victory in over a year, but there were plenty more talking points from a wet Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park. Will Knight discusses all the goings-on with Topher Smith and Ryan Ferris.

    Downforce Meets: Perry McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 66:47


    Some say he was the original Stig on Top Gear and that he had a torrid time in Formula 1 driving for the Andrea Moda team. All we know is, he is the original Stig! Perry McCarthy chats to Maciej Hamera and Will Knight about his career. Check out Perry's autobiograhy: https://awesound.com/a/flat-out-flat-broke?fbclid=IwAR147p4IBZEXCqP1dzzqCegKK0wEFDkXGvfcWaQfygC4RC-oCDK0NQoRREw

    Downforce Meets: Perry McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 66:47


    Some say he was the original Stig on Top Gear and that he had a torrid time in Formula 1 driving for the Andrea Moda team. All we know is, he is the original Stig! Perry McCarthy chats to Maciej Hamera and Will Knight about his career. Check out Perry's autobiograhy: https://awesound.com/a/flat-out-flat-broke?fbclid=IwAR147p4IBZEXCqP1dzzqCegKK0wEFDkXGvfcWaQfygC4RC-oCDK0NQoRREw

    Maximum Downforce - Russia 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 51:14


    The best Russian Grand Prix ever? There's plenty to talk about from Sochi as Lando Norris throws away a maiden victory, paving the way for Sir Lewis Hamilton to become Formula 1's first centurion. Will Knight is joined by Alex Goldschmidt, Tom Cairns and Harry Parkhouse to discuss everything that went on in the dry-wet classic.

    Maximum Downforce - Russia 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 51:14


    The best Russian Grand Prix ever? There's plenty to talk about from Sochi as Lando Norris throws away a maiden victory, paving the way for Sir Lewis Hamilton to become Formula 1's first centurion. Will Knight is joined by Alex Goldschmidt, Tom Cairns and Harry Parkhouse to discuss everything that went on in the dry-wet classic.

    Episode 8: Croft - What's That Coming Over The Hill.......

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 52:23


    Paul O'Neill and Jake Sanson discuss the impending chase of Jake Hill in the BTCC title battle after his prolific weekend at Croft, we assess the title contenders and see who can realistically catch Ash Sutton, we discuss all the latest from the Ginetta GT4 Supercup and GT5 Challenge, the Quaife Mini Challenge and the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, and we mull over the Toyota Hybrid debut this weekend at Silverstone and just how significant Andrew Jordan's return will be for the future of the BTCC.

    Episode 8: Croft - What's That Coming Over The Hill.......

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 52:23


    Paul O'Neill and Jake Sanson discuss the impending chase of Jake Hill in the BTCC title battle after his prolific weekend at Croft, we assess the title contenders and see who can realistically catch Ash Sutton, we discuss all the latest from the Ginetta GT4 Supercup and GT5 Challenge, the Quaife Mini Challenge and the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, and we mull over the Toyota Hybrid debut this weekend at Silverstone and just how significant Andrew Jordan's return will be for the future of the BTCC.

    Maximum Downforce - Italy 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 66:00


    Monza once again produced a surprise winner as Daniel Ricciardo returned to the top step, his first victory with McLaren. However, the big talking point was the dramatic collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Will Knight is joined by Jenny Lieberman, Maciej Hamera and Merisse Baker to discuss the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.

    Maximum Downforce - Italy 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 66:00


    Monza once again produced a surprise winner as Daniel Ricciardo returned to the top step, his first victory with McLaren. However, the big talking point was the dramatic collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Will Knight is joined by Jenny Lieberman, Maciej Hamera and Merisse Baker to discuss the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.

    Maximum Downforce - Netherlands 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 57:49


    Zandvoort turned orange as Max Verstappen overcame the challenge of the Mercedes onslaught to deliver a pulsating home victory, much to the delight of the local Dutch fans. Will Knight is joined by Harry Parkhouse and Jenny Lieberman to discuss what is potentially Verstappen's best victory yet.

    Maximum Downforce - Netherlands 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 57:49


    Zandvoort turned orange as Max Verstappen overcame the challenge of the Mercedes onslaught to deliver a pulsating home victory, much to the delight of the local Dutch fans. Will Knight is joined by Harry Parkhouse and Jenny Lieberman to discuss what is potentially Verstappen's best victory yet.

    Maximum Downforce - Belgium 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 61:25


    A new record set for the shortest ever Grand Prix and a maiden podium for George Russell! Will Knight is joined by Sam Hall, Chris Kavaney and Harry Parkhouse to discuss the memorable, albeit non-eventful, 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.

    Maximum Downforce - Belgium 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 61:25


    A new record set for the shortest ever Grand Prix and a maiden podium for George Russell! Will Knight is joined by Sam Hall, Chris Kavaney and Harry Parkhouse to discuss the memorable, albeit non-eventful, 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.

    Episode 7: Thruxton - Sutton Clear, Ingram Near

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 58:46


    Jake Sanson and Paul O'Neill meet up once again to discuss how Josh Cook and Jake Hill grabbed a chance of the title fight again, the renaissance of Jason Plato and how long it could last, and how Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram fought valiantly for points and wins at a key stage of the 2021 season.

    Episode 7: Thruxton - Sutton Clear, Ingram Near

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 58:46


    Jake Sanson and Paul O'Neill meet up once again to discuss how Josh Cook and Jake Hill grabbed a chance of the title fight again, the renaissance of Jason Plato and how long it could last, and how Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram fought valiantly for points and wins at a key stage of the 2021 season.

    KARTING4MND - Thruxton Kart Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 185:18


    Racing4Charity are hosting the KARTING4MND charity 2-hour team kart endurance race at Thruxton Kart Centre, raising money for the Motor Neuron Disease Association. A cavalcade of racing stars from far and wide will be just part of the attraction, on the eve of the BTCC race weekend at Thruxton Circuit. Commentary by Alex Goldschmidt

    KARTING4MND - Thruxton Kart Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 185:18


    Racing4Charity are hosting the KARTING4MND charity 2-hour team kart endurance race at Thruxton Kart Centre, raising money for the Motor Neuron Disease Association. A cavalcade of racing stars from far and wide will be just part of the attraction, on the eve of the BTCC race weekend at Thruxton Circuit. Commentary by Alex Goldschmidt

    Episode 6: Knockhill - Normal Service Resumed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 52:04


    The boys return once more to see if Knockhill is a return to the form we expected from 2021, how contenders like Gordon Shedden and Jake Hill can stay in the fight, and to discuss Colin Turkington's battle of wits against Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton.

    Episode 6: Knockhill - Normal Service Resumed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 52:04


    The boys return once more to see if Knockhill is a return to the form we expected from 2021, how contenders like Gordon Shedden and Jake Hill can stay in the fight, and to discuss Colin Turkington's battle of wits against Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton.

    Maximum Downforce - Hungary 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 58:57


    Will Knight breaks out the banter and dishes it out with Topher Smith, Merisse Baker and Harry Parkhouse. Who was to blame for the Turn One crash? Have Williams finally caught up? Is Red Bull throwing their toys out of the pram? And was Esteban Ocon's breakthrough win lucky or the sign of things to come?

    Maximum Downforce - Hungary 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 58:57


    Will Knight breaks out the banter and dishes it out with Topher Smith, Merisse Baker and Harry Parkhouse. Who was to blame for the Turn One crash? Have Williams finally caught up? Is Red Bull throwing their toys out of the pram? And was Esteban Ocon's breakthrough win lucky or the sign of things to come?

    Episode 5: Oulton Park - Flotsam and Jetsam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 101:47


    In a bumper edition of the show - dedicated to the British Motorsport Marshals Club - Paul O'Neill and Jake Sanson unpack the weekend at Oulton Park, with George Grant speaking to the drivers who made the headlines. We speak to all three winners - Dan Rowbottom, Rory Butcher and Senna Proctor - as well as discussing what happened to the championship contenders, plus we catch up with title contenders Tom Ingram and Jake Hill, plus we hear from the Mini Challenge, Ginetta GT4 Supercup and the Porsche Carrera Cup UK as their season continues. The Undercut is brought to you by Clapham North - Modern Service, Traditional Values.

    Episode 5: Oulton Park - Flotsam and Jetsam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 101:47


    In a bumper edition of the show - dedicated to the British Motorsport Marshals Club - Paul O'Neill and Jake Sanson unpack the weekend at Oulton Park, with George Grant speaking to the drivers who made the headlines. We speak to all three winners - Dan Rowbottom, Rory Butcher and Senna Proctor - as well as discussing what happened to the championship contenders, plus we catch up with title contenders Tom Ingram and Jake Hill, plus we hear from the Mini Challenge, Ginetta GT4 Supercup and the Porsche Carrera Cup UK as their season continues. The Undercut is brought to you by Clapham North - Modern Service, Traditional Values.

    Maximum Downforce - Britain 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 84:10


    Will Knight takes the chair with Topher Smith, Tom Cairns and Jake Sanson to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most dramatic British Grand Prix for years, as Hamilton and Verstappen finally cross swords, Leclerc almost seals a win for Ferrari 70 years after their first, and McLaren take one step closer to winning.

    Maximum Downforce - Britain 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 84:10


    Will Knight takes the chair with Topher Smith, Tom Cairns and Jake Sanson to discuss the ins and outs of one of the most dramatic British Grand Prix for years, as Hamilton and Verstappen finally cross swords, Leclerc almost seals a win for Ferrari 70 years after their first, and McLaren take one step closer to winning.

    Episode 4 - Brands Hatch Indy: The Rise of Tingram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 56:26


    Paul O'Neill and Jake Sanson assess the action from Brands Hatch Indy, as Colin Turkington slips down the field, Tom Ingram launches his title attack and Tom Oliphant becomes a true dark horse. Plus who's likely to be challenging for the title, who's doing a genuinely good job and who could pick up the pace. Plus we discuss the TOCA support series at this early stage of the 2021 season.

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