As the British Touring Car Championship gets set to return Nic Hamilton takes time out to discuss being back in the cockpit, shares insights on his personal battles to overcome the challenges of battling cerebral palsy, bullying and racism in his youth, and gives his thoughts on bother Lewis's achievements to date as well as the new initiatives in Formula 1 born out of the Black Lives Matter movement. Williams F1 driver George Russell adds his comments on the importance of diversity in the sport, and explains how he came from being a novice esports racer to winning Formula 1's virtual series during the Covid-19 lock down. An episode unashamedly focused on matters of the moment as Formula 1 comes to terms with the changes needed to make the sport more inclusive and accessible to anyone wishing to work at the pinnacle of global motor sport.

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Intro recorded by: Charlie Barlow.