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En Centrafrique, la présidentielle, c'est en décembre 2025. Et le week-end dernier, le parti Unir, réuni en congrès, a investi l'ancien Premier ministre, Henri-Marie Dondra, pour défendre ses couleurs. Le problème, c'est que deux frères cadets du candidat sont en prison depuis deux mois, et que beaucoup y voient une manœuvre pour affaiblir ce futur adversaire du très probable président-candidat Faustin-Archange Touadéra. En ligne de Bangui, Henri-Marie Dondra, qui a été le Premier ministre du président Touadéra de juin 2021 à février 2022, répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Pourquoi êtes-vous candidat à l'élection présidentielle de décembre prochain ?Henri-Marie Dondra : Il s'agit d'améliorer la qualité de vie des Centrafricains en s'attaquant aux problèmes de gouvernance, en s'attaquant aux problèmes de la jeunesse, du chômage ou encore la sécurité.La croissance économique, c'est aussi le programme du président Faustin-Archange Touadéra. Qu'est-ce qui vous distingue de lui ?Le problème, c'est comment appliquer ou exécuter un programme dans un élan de collégialité. Parce que, quand parfois on arrive à s'enfermer dans un cocon avec certains collaborateurs qui n'en ont pas du tout la qualification, c'est cela qui pose souvent problème. Je voudrais vous rappeler également qu'en 2015, je voulais être candidat et j'avais abandonné mon projet pour suivre le président Touadéra avec qui on a fait un travail, je dirais, remarquable durant son premier quinquennat. Malheureusement, nos rapports devenaient un peu conflictuels à cause des manœuvres ou encore des mauvaises influences de certains de ses collaborateurs. Et c'est ainsi que j'ai démissionné [en février 2022].Vous aviez notamment de mauvaises relations, je crois, avec l'homme d'affaires Sani Yalo ?Écoutez, aujourd'hui, les problèmes que rencontrent ma famille, mes frères qui sont en prison, viennent en partie de lui. Pour ce que nous savons.À lire aussiCentrafrique: Henri-Marie Dondra investi par l'UNIR pour l'élection présidentielleAlors justement, dans la nuit du 19 au 20 mars dernier, vos deux frères cadets, Christian et Eusèbe Dondra, ont été arrêtés à Bangui. Le parquet les soupçonne d'avoir voulu empoisonner le président Touadéra et son conseiller Sani Yalo. Quelle est votre réaction ?Aujourd'hui, la plainte qui a été déposée ne concerne qu'un seul individu. La personne que vous avez citée en dernier, le président apparemment n'est pas concerné par cette affaire.C'est-à-dire que c'est une plainte déposée par l'homme d'affaires Sani Yalo, en fait ?C'est ce qui a été fait, ce qui aujourd'hui n'est plus la même version que celle qui avait été servie au départ. Mais il s'agit d'une affaire qui a été montée de toutes pièces, visant simplement à me déstabiliser. Et je vous assure que l'intelligence malicieuse de mes détracteurs est encore active avec la volonté manifeste de me barrer la route par mon arrestation. En tout cas, de mon côté, je demeure serein et je suis confiant dans la justice de mon pays pour la libération de mes deux frères cadets, c'est-à-dire Christian et Eusèbe.C'est-à-dire que, pour vous, ils n'ont rien à se reprocher ?Ils n'ont rien à se reprocher. Et je pense que la justice saura rendre droit à mes deux frères cadets.À lire aussiCentrafrique: plus d'un millier de personnes manifestent à Bangui contre un 3e mandat du président TouadéraVous n'êtes pas dans le Bloc républicain pour la défense de la constitution, le BRDC, qui a manifesté le 4 avril contre le pouvoir actuel. Est-ce à dire que vous n'êtes pas un opposant ?Mon parti et moi, on a fait le choix d'être ni à gauche ni à droite. Nous avons décidé d'être centriste, c'est-à-dire de nous focaliser sur les aspirations du peuple. Nous pensons que, lorsque le pouvoir pose des actes qui sont louables pour la population, nous avons le devoir d'applaudir. Et si c'est le contraire, nous avons aussi le devoir de critiquer et vice versa, tant du côté du BRDC que du côté du pouvoir. C'est ce qui nous vaut une grande popularité de notre parti auprès de la population.Alors, l'un des grands sujets qui divisent aujourd'hui, c'est cette nouvelle Constitution de 2023 qui permet au président Touadéra de solliciter un troisième mandat en décembre prochain. Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez ?Je pense qu'aujourd'hui, il serait très difficile de ne pas l'accepter. Ceci dit, il existe des dispositions conflictogènes sur des questions telles que la centrafricanité d'origine, l'interdiction qui est faite aux binationaux d'occuper de hautes fonctions et l'ouverture à une présidence à vie. Donc moi je pense qu'il faut justement en discuter, avoir le courage d'en discuter pour en faire un toilettage.Sur le partenariat sécuritaire avec la Russie, qui fonctionne depuis bientôt sept ans, vous en pensez quoi ?Sur ce partenariat, cela ne me pose pas de problème, puisque, lors de l'attaque de 2020, la Fédération de Russie a aidé le gouvernement à pacifier les zones d'insécurité. Alors moi personnellement, je pense qu'il faut travailler avec tous les pays, diversifier le partenariat, notamment avec la Russie, la France, les Etats-Unis. L'essentiel, c'est que nous arrivons à préserver les intérêts de mon pays. Je sais qu'effectivement il y a ces conflits entre l'Occident et l'Est, mais j'avoue qu'effectivement, les rapports traditionnels que nous avons avec l'Occident doivent demeurer afin que nous puissions connaître un développement qui soit harmonieux.

C'est une information RFI. En Centrafrique, le pouvoir dit formellement « oui » à un dialogue politique avec l'opposition avant la présidentielle de décembre prochain. Le 30 mars, le président Faustin-Archange Touadéra a dit à demi-mot qu'il entrouvrait la porte à ce dialogue. Le 4 avril, il a autorisé dans les rues de Bangui une manifestation de l'opposition du BRDC, le Bloc républicain pour la défense de la constitution. Et ce lundi matin, son ministre-conseiller spécial Fidèle Gouandjika confirme officiellement qu'il y aura un dialogue politique entre le pouvoir et l'opposition. Avec qui et sur quels sujets ? En ligne de Bangui, Fidèle Gouandjika répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : le 4 avril dernier, l'opposition a organisé à Bangui une manifestation que vous aviez d'abord interdite et que vous avez finalement autorisée. Est-ce le signe d'une décrispation politique ? Fidèle Gouandjika : c'est le ministre de l'Intérieur qui a pris de son côté, sans aviser le Conseil des ministres et qui a interdit cette manifestation. Et le président de la République a tapé du poing sur la table et a instruit le ministre de l'Intérieur d'accorder au BRDC, le Bloc républicain pour la défense de la constitution, leur marche. Et donc, je pense que c'est un signe continuel de décrispation parce que le président a toujours tendu la main à l'opposition dite démocratique.En décembre dernier, le président Touadera a exhorté les opposants à faire preuve de maturité politique, sous-entendu à ne pas boycotter l'élection de décembre prochain. Mais est-ce que cet appel à la raison ne serait pas mieux entendu si vous donniez votre accord à l'ouverture d'un dialogue politique ? Le président de la République vient de marquer son accord pour l'organisation d'un dialogue politique avec le B RDC. Mais le président de la République ne va pas s'asseoir avec les leaders de l'opposition démocratique autour d'une même table pour faire ce dialogue. Parce que ces opposants-là ne sont pas à son niveau. C'est le gouvernement qui sera appelé à les entendre et certainement d'autres institutions républicaines qui vont s'asseoir avec eux pour discuter de cette affaire-là.Donc, il y aura un dialogue politique entre le gouvernement et l'opposition du BRDC, le Bloc républicain pour la défense de la Constitution ?Bien sûr ! Il faut bien dire que quatre leaders de l'opposition demandent à ce que l'on revienne à la constitution de 2016. Mais c'est une aberration, monsieur le journaliste ! On a vu ça dans quel pays du monde ?Et au niveau du gouvernement, qui pourrait participer à ce nouveau dialogue politique ?On attend du BRDC les points qu'ils vont soulever pour que le gouvernement s'attelle déjà sur ces points-là.L'une des requêtes de l'opposition, ce sont des élections inclusives. Et est-ce qu'au terme de ce dialogue politique, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, Crépin Mboli Goumba et Dominique Yandocka, qui sont actuellement binationaux, pourront être candidats ? Mais la seule condition, c'est qu'ils renoncent à leur nationalité [non centrafricaine] le plus rapidement possible pour qu'ils restent dans le délai pour briguer la magistrature suprême de l'État. C'est simple, prenez l'exemple du Sénégal, de la Côte d'Ivoire, du monde entier.Donc oui à un dialogue politique ? Eh bien, le Président a marqué son accord et on verra peut-être que c'est Fidèle Gouandjika qui conduira les pouvoirs publics comme d'habitude. Et on verra.Donc, vous pourriez diriger la délégation du gouvernement dans ce future dialogue politique ?J'en ai la capacité et les compétences.Si Faustin-Archange Touadera se représente au mois de décembre prochain et se fait réélire, est-ce que vous ne craignez pas que plusieurs opposants, comme Martin Ziguélé, ne dénoncent « la présidence à vie d'un Bokassa sans empire » ?Le BRDC fait son opposition dans les chancelleries occidentales. Ils tiennent leurs réunions au Café de Paris. Il s'agit d'une élection inclusive. Il ne s'agit pas d'une présidence à vie. Il ne s'agit pas d'un Bokassa sans empire. Ça, c'est insulter la mémoire de Bokassa. Et voilà.Alors vous dites que l'opposition fait ses réunions dans les chancelleries occidentales et à Paris. Mais cette opposition réplique que vous êtes sous la tutelle du groupe russe Wagner, qui pille les ressources minières de la République centrafricaine et notamment la grande mine d'or proche de Bambari !!! Ça, c'est un disque rayé. Vous savez très bien que la République centrafricaine a signé une convention militaire et économique avec la Fédération de Russie et que les Wagner ont sauvé la démocratie de la République centrafricaine en évitant un coup d'État qui pouvait engendrer un génocide. Et nous ne sommes pas sous tutelle de Wagner. La Russie viendra avec nous. Nous allons commencer à exploiter nos richesses minières, notre pétrole et comme ça, la République centrafricaine sera dans un temps à moyen terme un pays émergent.Donc votre principal allié reste la Russie ?Mais nous avons la Russie, nous avons la Chine, nous avons les États-Unis, nous avons les pays arabes, nous avons le Rwanda, nous avons tous les pays de l'Afrique et nous avons encore la France qui cherche à revenir par la petite porte, qui invite çà et là le président Touadera et qui pense qu'elle peut corrompre le président Touadera. Non, non, non, nous avons les yeux ouverts. À lire aussiCentrafrique: la surpopulation des prisons inquiète, notamment dans la centrale de NgaragbaÀ lire aussiCentrafrique: «Le président Touadéra doit respecter son serment, il n'y a pas de troisième mandat qui tienne»

The four finalists who will contest the 2024 Silverstone Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award have been selected. Formula 3 race winner Arvid Lindblad, recently crowned British F4 champion Deagen Fairclough, GB3 Champion Louis Sharp and Italian F4 Champion Freddie Slater will battle it out for prizes that include a test in Aston Martin F1 machinery and £200,000. Of the four finalists, only Lindblad has been a finalist before, in 2023. The drivers will be put through their paces in a thorough test of their fitness, as well as two days of testing at Silverstone in F2, GT3 and LMP3 machinery. Dre Harrison and Autosport Chief Editor (and Judge!) Kevin Turner is on the latest edition of the Autosport Podcast to talk about all four finalists' seasons, such as Fairclough's dominance in British F4, Lindblad's four wins as a rookie in F3, Freddie Slater taking the Italian F4 Crown, and Louis Sharp's recent GB3 title win, as well as a behind the scenes look at the judging process. Be sure to tune in on January 29th, 2025 to see who wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With special thanks to the BRDC, the Driven to Succeed series returns to the Autosport Podcast, and on our first episode back, host Kevin Turner sits down with Monaco F2 2024 race winner and Williams Academy driver, Zak O'Sullivan. On the show, Zak talks about the bold strategy call in Monaco that led to his victory, what it's been like switching from Rodin (Formerly Carlin) to Italian junior giants Prema and the differences between the two teams operationally, and the ups and downs of what's been by Zak's own admission, an erratic year in F2 so far. There's also some chat about how Zak got into Motorsport, and who his heroes were growing up before taking to the track himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Loake is an up-and-coming star in the world of Motorsport. Last year he won four times en route to finishing third in the British GB3 Championship, also winning him the 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC. As he prepares to take on the world with Formula 3 this year, Joseph sat down with Autosport's Kevin Turner to talk about his influences, what led him down the road of Motorsport, and what the future may hold for the young eighteen-year-old.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award is motorsport's most prestigious accolade aimed at recognizing and supporting young talent.  Established in 1989, the award was created by Autosport Magazine and the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC). Its purpose is to identify and assist promising British racing drivers in their progression up the motorsport ladder. Each year young competitors are selected based on their performance in lower-tier racing series. The selection process involves a combination of on-track driving tests and off-track assessments, including fitness and professional skills. Winners of the award have gone on to achieve considerable success in motorsport, including Formula 1. Notable winners include F1 stars such as David Coulthard, Jenson Button, Lando Norris, Paul di Resta and George Russell. Whilst the likes of Anthony Davidson and Jake Dennis have become champions in other series. On today's podcast, Martyn Lee and Kevin Turner are joined by winner-turned-judge, and most recently 2023 IMSA SportsCar Champion, Alexander Sims. They talk about the award does for young drivers working their way into a professional career in motorsport, and some of the benefits of winning, such as a test drive in a modern Formula 1 car. The 2023 winner will be announced at the Autosport Awards this weekend. Previous Winners: 1989: David Coulthard 1990: Gareth Rees 1991: Oliver Gavin 1992: Dario Franchitti 1993: Ralph Firman 1994: Jamie Davies 1995: Jonny Kane 1996: Darren Turner 1997: Andrew Kirkaldy 1998: Jenson Button 1999: Gary Paffett 2000: Anthony Davidson 2001: Steven Kane 2002: Robbie Kerr 2003: Alex Lloyd 2004: Paul di Resta 2005: Oliver Jarvis 2006: Oliver Turvey 2007: Stefan Wilson 2008: Alexander Sims 2009: Dean Smith 2010: Lewis Williamson 2011: Oliver Rowland 2012: Jake Dennis 2013: Matt Parry 2014: George Russell 2015: Will Palmer 2016: Lando Norris 2017: Dan Ticktum 2018: Tom Gamble 2019: Johnathan Hoggard 2021: Zak O'Sullivan 2022: Luke Browning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jeff Okones and Dan Fedders from Pharmgate Animal Health provide a quick breakdown of Shipping Fever, BRDC, and Anaplasmosis, which are often seen in beef production this time of the year.

En Centrafrique, le 30 juillet, la population va être appelée à voter, par référendum, pour ou contre une nouvelle Constitution. Sur RFI, vous avez pu entendre, pour le oui, les arguments du président Touadera, exprimés par le premier Vice-Président de l'Assemblée nationale, Evariste Ngamana. Aujourd'hui, réaction de l'opposition, regroupée dans le BRDC, le Bloc républicain pour la défense de la Constitution qui n'a pas l'intention de participer à ce référendum. En ligne de Bangui, le député Anicet Georges Dologuélé qui avait mis le candidat Touadera en ballotage en 2015, répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : « Il faut changer de Constitution car celle de 2016 a été mise en place à la sortie de la transition, elle n'est plus adaptée aux réalités d'aujourd'hui », disent les autorités. Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez, Anicet Georges Dologuélé ? Anicet Georges Dologuélé : Ce sont des arguments qui ne tiennent pas la route : c'est toujours le même pays, c'est toujours les mêmes problèmes, c'est le même peuple. Le président actuel a été élu sur la base de cette Constitution. Pourquoi maintenant ? Pourquoi pas il y a cinq ans ? Donc la population ne comprend pas ce qu'il se passe, ne veut pas du tout de ce référendum. Elle ne sait pas d'où viendra l'argent pour ce référendum, parce qu'il n'y a déjà pas d'argent pour le quotidien, et les Centrafricains ont des problèmes de survie. Tout le monde est mécontent de ce qu'il se passe, mais tout le monde a peur d'être écrasé. Sur le calendrier, les autorités affirment que le texte soumis à référendum sera rendu public à l'occasion du début de la campagne référendaire, c'est-à-dire à la mi-juillet…Vous voyez un peu l'escroquerie, on ne peut pas dire qu'on a été supplié par le peuple pour changer de Constitution et cacher cette Constitution au peuple. C'est inédit de rendre public un texte d'une Constitution la veille d'une campagne. Ça veut dire qu'on n'a aucun respect pour son peuple, c'est même qu'on a du mépris pour son peuple. Et alors pourquoi, à votre avis, n'est-il pas utile de changer de Constitution ? Déjà, parce que le président veut changer de Constitution pour de mauvaises raisons. La première, c'est que, contrairement aux deux fois où il a prêté serment, où il s'est engagé à ne pas modifier le nombre et la durée des mandats - c'est particulier dans notre Constitution parce que le jour de la prestation de serment, le président prononce ces phrases-là -, donc contrairement à ce qu'il a pris comme engagement, il est en train de vouloir changer ces articles et rester au pouvoir. Et la seconde chose, c'est que, manifestement, il ne veut plus m'avoir en face de lui. Donc du coup, tous les binationaux seront éliminés de la course à la présidentielle. Donc pour vous, il ne fait aucun doute que cette nouvelle Constitution, c'est pour permettre au président actuel de briguer un troisième mandat en 2025 ? Uniquement pour ça, sinon, comment expliquez-vous qu'il ait pu renvoyer l'ancienne présidente de la Cour constitutionnelle, uniquement parce qu'elle a indiqué qu'il n'était pas possible ni de modifier l'actuelle Constitution, ni d'aller à une nouvelle Constitution ? Derrière cette brutalité qui est utilisée, on voit très bien qu'il y a un calcul très précis, c'est celui d'un troisième mandat. Dans cette nouvelle Constitution, pourrait être écarté tout candidat ayant une double nationalité. C'est votre cas, vous avez un passeport centrafricain et un passeport français. Est-ce que vous vous sentez visé ? Oui, je pense que, malheureusement, en voulant me viser, le président Touadéra vise beaucoup de Centrafricains très brillants, qui ont toutes les capacités d'être président de la République, députés, sénateurs, et qui ont le droit de le faire. Donc, on ne peut pas vouloir, juste pour écarter un seul adversaire, s'attaquer à des centaines, voire des milliers de jeunes Centrafricains qui sont en capacité de donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes pour leur pays. Quelle est votre stratégie au niveau du Bloc républicain de défense de la Constitution, le BRDC, pour ce référendum du 30 juillet ? Nous n'avons pas l'intention de participer à ce référendum et nous comptons bien expliquer à la population centrafricaine qu'il ne faut pas prendre part à ce référendum. Mais pourquoi n'appelez-vous pas à voter « non » ?Mais parce que ça ne sert à rien. Vous avez vu que toutes les institutions de la République sont parties prenantes à la campagne du « oui », et donc ça veut dire que les résultats seront connus d'avance. Vous savez qu'il est impossible d'organiser un référendum dans un pays comme la République centrafricaine en quelques semaines et en saison des pluies. Ça veut dire qu'il n'y aura pas du tout de référendum, que les résultats sont connus d'avance, que les urnes seront bourrées ici à Bangui et les résultats proclamés ici à Bangui. Donc ce n'est pas la peine de participer à ce type de mascarade. Depuis cinq ans, la Centrafrique a noué une alliance militaire avec la Russie et, malgré la tentative de coup de force de Wagner samedi dernier contre le pouvoir russe, les autorités centrafricaines continuent d'espérer que les liens de coopération entre Moscou et Bangui vont demeurer comme à l'accoutumée. Est-ce que vous partagez leur optimisme ?  Ici, en Centrafrique, nous voyons plutôt des liens de coopération entre certains individus au gouvernement et le groupe Wagner. Nous n'avons pas trop le sentiment d'une relation d'État à État avec la Russie. En tout cas, ça ne se vit pas ici. Donc nous espérons que cesse toute la brutalité que les Centrafricains vivent au quotidien de la part des soldats de Wagner, et que cesse tout cette prédation sur les ressources du pays. Le peuple a besoin de vivre sans avoir peur des gens qui sont réputés venir nous protéger. Donc vous souhaitez le départ de Wagner de Bangui ? Exactement.

In this episode of the Autosport podcast, we delve into the prestigious BRDC SuperStars programme, exploring how it nurtures and develops the most promising young British racing talent. Created by Damon Hill OBE and in recent years closely overseen by Derek Warwick, both of whom are former BRDC Presidents, the programme has a strong record of results with SuperStars chalking up an impressive total of 384 wins, 1,558 podiums and 342 pole positions, with over 45 drivers becoming full-time professionals during their time on the programme. Martyn Lee and Kevin Turner sit down with Andy Meyrick, Director of the BRDC SuperStars, to discuss the role of SuperStars in nurturing future talent, its impact on the careers of aspiring drivers and the future of British motorsports. We were also thrilled to feature two up-and-coming drivers who are currently being coached by the BRDC SuperStars programme. Callum Voisin and Matt Rees join the conversation to share their personal experiences, the challenges they face, and the invaluable guidance they receive as part of this elite group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a very special guest, Luke Browning, who is one of the rising stars in motorsport. Luke recently made headlines by winning the prestigious Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, which recognizes the most promising young drivers in the UK. He also recently joined the Hitech team for the start of the 2023 FIA F3 season. On the podcast he talks about his experiences battling to win the championship in GB3, his journey to winning our young driver award, and how he's approaching 2023 on the F3 grid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the case of JB meeting JB!While our paths have occasionally crossed, mainly at social events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or back in the day at the bar at the BRDC dinner and dance, I have always thought Jenson Button and I would be great friends. He just never knew it!Anyway, now we both live in Los Angeles I have hoped for a while that we could sit down for Life with Legends. The trouble is that Jenson is busier now than ever, so last week, before the madness of racing seasons kick off, we met at the Petersen Museum and guess what; we were like old friends!When you are an active racing driver working your way through your career you tend to not to get that involved or aware of other peoples racing backgrounds. For me that was the case with Jenson, but once I read up on his early days in karting and how successful he was, it all dropped into place on why and how he set himself up for such an amazing F1 career!He literally won nearly everything possible in Karting against some of the other (now) biggest names in racing; 3 x British Open Kart Champion, Winner of the European Super A Championship and many, many more.His incredibly smooth and precise driving style led to a long stint in Formula One winning 15 races and the Drivers Championship in 2009, and was definitely a fan favorite known for his easy going nature and relatability.While his post-Formula One career is pretty far reaching, but his appetite to still race is huge, and so some very exciting news ahead for him - stay tuned! Thanks to everyone at the Petersen for giving us space to record this episode and a highlight for sure was seeing a couple of his old F1 cars in the vault! Very cool!Anyway, we had a great time and covered a lot of ground in two hours and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did having it.JB

WATCH THE MEDIA January 1, 2023 Student Specials 60:08 All of this audio comes from the BRDC 375 Class Fall 2022: at :30 Grant Hansen Story Time with Steven M Sipple, former Journal Star columnist now with Husker Online At 20:30 Sam Knoll interviews long time KC Royals play by play announcer Steve Physioc At 30:20 Connor Clark chats with CoJMC professors Jason Stamm and Matt Waite at 50:20 Ashtyn Tridle talks with News Channel Nebraska executive and sportscaster Brand Aksamit

The four finalists who will contest the 2021 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award have been selected. Aston Martin joined the Award in 2019. Previous winners include 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button, 13-time grand prix winner David Coulthard, current F1 drivers Lando Norris and George Russell, triple Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, and 2014 World Endurance champion Anthony Davidson. Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) is joined by Marcus Simmons and Ian Titchmarsh to discuss why these are four finalists. German and Italian Formula 4 points leader Ollie Bearman, FIA F3 racer Jonny Edgar, Euroformula Open title contender Louis Foster and GB3 championship favourite Zak O'Sullivan are the finalists. None have been in the Award before. The winner will be announced at the Autosport Awards on 19th December. 

Today we're looking ahead to the start of two categories at the top level of British national racing - British GP and BRDC British F3. Both championships are due to start at Brands Hatch this weekend. Joining Stephen Lickorish is James Newbold (Plus Editor, Autosport) and Stefan Mackley (Deputy National Editor, Autosport).

Tom Canning is one of the most exciting young drivers in the world today. A BRDC rising star, winner of the Aston Martin Racing Academy and about to undertake a season in the GT3. 

The Formula Scout team preview the return of Britain's famous single-seater series

Andy Chats to Guy and Paul about his rise through the sport and how he was originally planning on becoming a professional footballer but turned his focus to car racing having taken a trip to Oulton Park. Andy has driven for British brands Bentley and Aston Martin and is only a handful of drivers that have raced the radical Delta Wing and he tells us what it was like to drive, Andy is also instrumental in the developing of British racing talent with his work for both the Motorsport UK academy and as director of the BRDC superstars.

We're joined by Nick Whale, former Mallock & BTCC racing driver, former BRDC & MSA board member & current managing director of Silverstone Auctions, to reminisce about his time racing on his home streets, which goes even further back than the Superprix itself... Sponsored by Silverstone Auctions Hosted by Jake Sanson

Martin Plowman is a British GT race car champion alongside teammate and former podcast guest from way back in Ep.2 and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Kelvin Fletcher. Martin is a multiple race and championship winner and has one of the most impressive racing CV's you're ever likely to see.He was quickly recognised by the BRDC as a Rising Star and in 2006 completed his rookie Formula Renault season with Prema Powerteam. Skip forward through Formula 3 Euro Series, a stint in the US single seater scene and American Le Mans, WEC LMP2, winning the P2 class at the Le Mans 24 hr, competing in the Verizon IndyCar Series, Blancpain Endurance and United Sports Car Championships and of course most recently British GT.For more content and to join the MotorMouth community, download the MotorMouth app:Apple: https://apple.co/2OOB2pR Android: http://bit.ly/2ZnuakcDesktop: https://www.motormouth.club The MotorMouth App is the newest platform where you can find motorsport news, live race times, and discuss your views with fellow motorsport enthusiasts!Give us your feedback across all our social media profiles:FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeDon't forget to Subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast platform! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is 18 year old Scott Mckenna. If asked at 14 what his dream was, it would have been 'racing driver', but asked what he thought his reality was likely to be, he'd have probably said "Ummm, working for Mum and Dad in Norway probably". Yet Scott is the 2019 British Ginetta GT5 Champion and one of only 13 British racers under 24 to be selected as a British Racing Drivers Club "Rising Star.' These young racers are chosen by the BRDC because they have achieved success in the upper levels of motorsport and are considered the ones to watch!.We chat about his very calm approach to his racing career - quite a different approach to other young drivers I have spoken to; we discuss how he stays focused over the season, how he deals with pressures and difficult hurdles; and we chat about how he juggles his racing career with his '18 year old world' which, certainly for me, would have been a hard one! Scott is taking every thing very much in his stride and I think you will agree after listening to this chat, why the BRDC have penned him as a rising star.Follow Scott's journey @scottkckenna27 and http://scottmckenna.net/author/scott-mckenna/.

Brit-Asian Enaam Ahmed is the youngest ever BRDC British F3 Champion as of 2017. He tells DESIblitz more about his love for racing cars and what’s next for his career in motorsport.

Derek Warwick started 146 grands prix but never won one, and was recently ranked seventh in Autosport’s list of the greatest F1 drivers never to win a race. He joins Edd Straw and Kevin Turner to talk about his decision not to join Williams, sportscar success and life after F1 – as well as giving some great insight from the stewards room.

Murray Smith is the Festival Chairman at the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival that takes place at the historic Lime Rock Park race track in Lakeville, Connecticut during Labor Day weekend. Now in its 35th year, it’s five days of events including a concours, parade, a gathering of the marques, an auction, and vintage racing. This year famed British driver Richard Attwood is the Honored guest for the Historic Festival. Murray was born in Scotland and ran a successful career in advertising helping clients from around the world. His enthusiasm with cars has been life long. He is a member of the BRDC and the RRDC and has raced and rallied in both modern and historic cars around the world. He’s owned numerous historic automobiles including: Porsche RSK, RS60, F2, 917, Maserati 250F Birdcage and 300S and today he drives Morgans, Porsches, and a pre 1930 Austin Seven.

This week - you asked and we answered, and as a bonus we even answered correctly! You asked us about points, and we give you the lowdown on how points are awarded, from what the scale is to the difference between the drivers and constructors championships.  As an added bonus we talk about race distances too. In other news - Nico Rosberg's Drivers Championship trophy was lost in the mail for a few days - our guess is that it was shipped via DHL. Are you a Snapchat user? F1 has a new partnership with Snapchat. Sauber has an new boss, and he's trying to figure out the whole Honda thing.  It doesn't sound like Longbow Financial thought real highly of the Honda deal. Kimi Raikonnen is doing his best, no matter what Sergio Marchione says, oh and  Ferrari doesn't want to hire Fernando Alonso again. Danil Kyviat wants a confirmation from Red Bull that he'll have a seat in the organization next year. The FIA says - no, Valteri Bottas didn't jump the start in Austria. The BRDC has no intention of selling Silverstone to FOG. And the first run with the new "shield" concept wasn't a roaring success...

Was the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix the most exciting race of the Formula 1 season to date? Well, yes, say the Pitpass team of Chris Balfe, Max Noble and Mat Coch, but that's hardly anything to shout about. The battle between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel was enthralling, on that they agree, and that made for a welcome change following the snoozefest that was the Russian Grand Prix. However what Spain didn't provide the team with was a clear indication of the new pecking order. There was an abundance of updates up and down pit lane, but just how much influence did they have on the pecking order? One thing that's clear is that Red Bull remains the clear third best team, though Force India is punching well above its weight - as we've come to expect - and could mount a challenge to Red Bull if it's not careful. Force India's secret has been its driver combination, suggests Noble and Balfe, a strength not all of its midfield rivals can boast. Indeed there is a smattering of lopsided lineups out there, and the Pitpass team highlights two that need an urgent reversal in fortunes, for failing that a firm hand from management. It's what's missing at Mercedes, suggests Balfe and Coch, after news that Hamilton has been racing without a drinks bottle in 2017 to save weight. Having come across the team radio with the sort of voice you normally pay for by the minute, the post-race revelation prompted some fairly serious discussion among the Pitpass ranks. As did news of Silverstone's uncertain future. Of course we've been here before, so much so it feels like we never left, all the while the future of the British Grand Prix hangs by a thread with Formula 1's new owners unwilling - or is it unable - to throw the BRDC a bone.

This week we got an answer to a burning question that we know has been at the forefront of everybody's mind - what has Pastor Maldonado been up to? Turns out he's still holding out for a "competitive" race seat, which is why he was apparently in talks with the virtually defunct KV racing to get an IndyCar seat - as long as he didn't have to drive on ovals... Pastor says that he also had talks with Sauber but couldn't come to an agreement and was hopeful that Nico Rosberg's retirement would have led to an opportunity for him to join a competitive team... As everyone had pretty much expected by now - Valteri Bottas is moving to Mercedes and Filipe Massa's retirement has ended almost before it could actually begin. The Halo is done, although we don't know if F1 will actually adopt it. Every track will be making changes for this year's new rules - while the BRDC insists that it hasn't activated the exit close to get out of hosting the British GP. And Franz Tost thinks Formula 1 should roll out e-races...

BRDC Memorial 24th October 2014

Last Chance For Fans To Join Sir Jack Brabham BRDC Memorial Motor racing fans still have the unique chance to join the Sir Jack Brabham Memorial event, hosted by the BRDC and organised by son David Brabham, at the Silverstone Wing from 2pm on Friday 24 October. Those wishing to attend must register for a ticket by this Friday, 17 October by contacting Deborah Jennings at deborah.jennings@brdc.co.uk or call 01327 850 925. The event is shaping up to be a fitting celebration of the triple Formula 1 World Champion’s remarkable life and outstanding contribution to motorsport, held in support of Kidney Research UK, with valued backing from Honda, Arbuthnot Latham and G.H. Mumm Champagne. Renowned F1 designer Gordon Murray, whose pioneering Brabham cars won 22 Grands Prix and two Drivers’ titles with Nelson Piquet in 1981 and 1983, will be joining Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Frank Williams, Sir Jackie Stewart, John Surtees, Tony Brooks and Nick Goozée on stage to share their memories of the legendary driver and engineer. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to donate to Kidney Research UK in Sir Jack’s memory, while anyone can make a contribution to the charity via the official Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/SirJackBrabham Paul Oz, official licensed artist to James Hunt, Bruce Lee, Star Trek, Denis the Menace, Ali, Mr Men and Little Miss, and Thunderbirds, who has also created commissioned work for the Instituto Ayrton Senna and Jenson Button among many others, has also pledged his support to the event. His stunning portrait of Sir Jack will be on display and Paul will be selling official prints of the masterpiece to help raise funds for Kidney Research UK. Paul commented: “The Sir Jack Brabham portrait was created for my Singapore gallery show over the Formula 1 race week, I thought with poignant timing. With the high Australian contingent out there for the F1, it turned out more fitting than I’d ever have thought. It’s a privilege to be able to celebrate the life of a motorsport legend with what I do – but an absolute honour to be invited by David to be part of the memorial.” The Sir Jack Brabham Memorial has been made possible thanks to support from Honda, who powered Sir Jack to 12 out of 15 Formula 2 race wins while sealing the F1 and F2 titles in the same iconic year of 1966; Brabham’s private bankers Arbuthnot Latham; and Formula One Management, through its partnership with G.H. Mumm Champagne. David Brabham commented: “We are getting closer to what will be a fantastic event at Silverstone celebrating my father’s amazing career. Jack was instrumental to so many drivers, engineers and fans in the UK that this special event gives people the opportunity to come and pay their respects to a remarkable man at a racetrack he loved and did so well at. I would like to thank the BRDC and Silverstone for helping to organise and host the event, plus I do look forward to listening to the stories his compatriots will share with us.”

Autosport International Show 2014

Matthew presents #LondonGP - your weekly motor sport and music extravaganza here on ZoneOneRadio This week he speaks to “friend of the show” Matt Parry who has just won the 2013 Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award. That means he is now officially Britain’s brightest young racing driver of 2013 - and he’s won himself £100,000 and a test drive in a Mclaren Formula 1 car. As always, Matthew also talks to the most respected motor sport journalist in the worldAutosport Editor in Chief Andy van de Burgt - and makes him eat some humble pie. Music this week from Brendan Benson, Black Grape and Bobby Womack amongst others -- http://www.twitter.com/radio_matthew and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Hot Chocolate - Every 1’s a Winner Intro Black Grape - Shake Well Before Opening Nelly - Hot in Herre Letter from the Editor - with Autosport Editor-in-Chief Andy van de Burgt Brendan Benson - It’s Your Choice Interview: 2013 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award Special with Matt Parry Outro Bobby Womack - Fact of Life - He’ll Be There

Matthew presents #LondonGP - your weekly motor sport and music extravaganza here on ZoneOneRadio This week he speaks to “friend of the show” Matt Parry who has just won the 2013 Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award. That means he is now officially Britain’s brightest young racing driver of 2013 - and he’s won himself £100,000 and a test drive in a Mclaren Formula 1 car. As always, Matthew also talks to the most respected motor sport journalist in the worldAutosport Editor in Chief Andy van de Burgt - and makes him eat some humble pie. Music this week from Brendan Benson, Black Grape and Bobby Womack amongst others -- http://www.twitter.com/radio_matthew and http://www.twitter.com/z1radio http://www.ZoneOneRadio.com http://www.facebook.com/ZoneOneRadio Hot Chocolate - Every 1’s a Winner Intro Black Grape - Shake Well Before Opening Nelly - Hot in Herre Letter from the Editor - with Autosport Editor-in-Chief Andy van de Burgt Brendan Benson - It’s Your Choice Interview: 2013 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award Special with Matt Parry Outro Bobby Womack - Fact of Life - He’ll Be There

A MAGICAL STEP BACK IN TIME The Goodwood Revival really is a magical step back in time, a unique chance to revel in the glamour and allure of motor racing in the romantic time capsule of the world’s most authentic motor circuit. Leave the ‘Modern World’ Behind The Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. It is the biggest and best historic motor racing party of the year. The Revival offers visitors the opportunity to leave the ‘modern world’ behind and join motor sport luminaries including Sir Stirling Moss, Richard Attwood, John Surtees and Derek Bell in an unabashed celebration of flat-out, wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic racetrack, untouched by the modern world. Revival First-timers to Compete in Half-century Racers at the Sell-out 2013 Goodwood Revival Two famous names from the world of competitive cycling and motor racing will be taking to the Goodwood track in anger for the very first time at this year’s sell-out Revival (13-15 September) in two cars marking a combined century of motor sport. Celebrated cycling champion and Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy will be taking to the wheel of a Mini Cooper S for his inaugural race at Goodwood in the popular and hard-fought St Mary’s Trophy race for saloon cars. Challenging him for the chequered flag will be ex-Formula 1 driver and TV pundit Mark Blundell, who will also be competing at Goodwood for the first time, in a Lotus Cortina. Both the Mini Cooper S and Ford Lotus Cortina share their 50th anniversaries this year, so it seems only fitting that these two popular and fast-paced British saloon cars will be raced by two very rapid British racers, even if they are both new to the Goodwood Revival!

Now in its sixth year, BRDC SuperStars is well established as a programme which any serious young British driver aspires to be part of. As the scheme only selects the very brightest prospects, competition for places is tough and keenly fought. The SuperStars are supported with training programmes which the on-track results of the last two years suggest, do help give those taking part a competitive edge. SuperStars compete across the different disciplines from single seaters to prototypes, touring cars to GTs. Indeed, it is an important part of the scheme’s ethos to ensure that those who benefit from the support go on to be successful across all disciplines of motor sport and not simply in racing cars. The Club very much wants to play its part in nurturing talent across the board in order to ensure that British drivers remain at the fore, both nationally and internationally, in years to come. In addition to access to the Club and the opportunities for networking with the Members, the SuperStars will receive direct assistance with all aspects of professional motor sport. This will include help with physical and mental training, career guidance, team building skills, sponsorship advice, media and sales training, PR and marketing, motor sport seminars and workshops with BRDC Members. They will also gain significant benefit of media coverage that the BRDC SuperStars programme itself generates. Indeed, the Club’s endorsement of each young driver’s status as one of the very brightest prospects in motor sport is undoubted but hard to put a value on. The SuperStars programme helps to strengthen links between young drivers and the Club, as well as reinforcing the relevance of the BRDC to the wider motor sport community. I look forward to a successful and helpful year with the 2013 BRDC SuperStars drivers.

Now in its sixth year, BRDC SuperStars is well established as a programme which any serious young British driver aspires to be part of. As the scheme only selects the very brightest prospects, competition for places is tough and keenly fought. The SuperStars are supported with training programmes which the on-track results of the last two years suggest, do help give those taking part a competitive edge. SuperStars compete across the different disciplines from single seaters to prototypes, touring cars to GTs. Indeed, it is an important part of the scheme's ethos to ensure that those who benefit from the support go on to be successful across all disciplines of motor sport and not simply in racing cars. The Club very much wants to play its part in nurturing talent across the board in order to ensure that British drivers remain at the fore, both nationally and internationally, in years to come. In addition to access to the Club and the opportunities for networking with the Members, the SuperStars will receive direct assistance with all aspects of professional motor sport. This will include help with physical and mental training, career guidance, team building skills, sponsorship advice, media and sales training, PR and marketing, motor sport seminars and workshops with BRDC Members. They will also gain significant benefit of media coverage that the BRDC SuperStars programme itself generates. Indeed, the Club's endorsement of each young driver's status as one of the very brightest prospects in motor sport is undoubted but hard to put a value on. The SuperStars programme helps to strengthen links between young drivers and the Club, as well as reinforcing the relevance of the BRDC to the wider motor sport community. I look forward to a successful and helpful year with the 2013 BRDC SuperStars drivers.

Now in its fifth year, BRDC SuperStars is well established as a programme which any serious young British driver aspires to be part of. As the scheme only selects the very brightest prospects, competition for places is tough and keenly fought. The SuperStars are supported with training programmes which the on-track results of the last two years suggest, do help give those taking part a competitive edge. SuperStars compete across the different disciplines from single seaters to prototypes, touring cars to GTs. Indeed, it is an important part of the scheme’s ethos to ensure that those who benefit from the support go on to be successful across all disciplines of motor sport and not simply in racing cars. The Club very much wants to play its part in nurturing talent across the board in order to ensure that British drivers remain at the fore, both nationally and internationally, in years to come. In addition to access to the Club and the opportunities for networking with the Members, the SuperStars will receive direct assistance with all aspects of professional motor sport. This will include help with physical and mental training, career guidance, team building skills, sponsorship advice, media and sales training, PR and marketing, motor sport seminars and workshops with BRDC Members. They will also gain significant benefit of media coverage that the BRDC SuperStars programme itself generates. Indeed, the Club’s endorsement of each young driver’s status as one of the very brightest prospects in motor sport is undoubted but hard to put a value on. The SuperStars programme helps to strengthen links between young drivers and the Club, as well as reinforcing the relevance of the BRDC to the wider motor sport community. I look forward to a successful and helpful year with the 2012 BRDC SuperStars drivers.

Straight-talking BRDC president Derek Warwick on current Formula 1, his career, his work for the BRDC and trying to punch Michael Schumacher's lights out. Needless to say this was one of our most enjoyable podcasts to date. We hope you agree. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to our March podcast with 1996 Formula 1 World Champion and current BRDC president Damon Hill. He played a big hand in securing the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and has an interesting perspective on Formula 1 at the moment, a perspective he's not afraid to air. Enjoy... We all certainly did. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.