Working for the biggest teams in F1 by day to rebuilding an engine in the kitchen at night! Sam Michael's story is a fascinating one. A successful Aussie engineer with a thirst for innovation and winning.
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This is one for all Motorsport lovers. 
Top Gear Australia is BACK! Ahead of its May 17 return on Paramount Plus, we chat with acclaimed actor and Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia who’s been given the keys to the rebooted Aussie version along with footy larrikin Beau Ryan and Blair (Moog) Joscelyne from Mighty Car Mods, who you can find in the Rusty’s Garage library.
JPL joins Rusty to take us through what we can expect, including close calls, the countries, and his role in such a famous franchise. Plus, a dive into the LaPaglia family connection to cars and how JLP really fell in love with Muscle Cars when he moved to the USA. The first set of wheels he had as an emerging actor to his cool ‘daily drives’ now which are good enough to feature in car magazines!
For more details on Top Gear Australia’s head to Paramount!
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The Motorsport Brief: Top Gear Australia Preview with Jonathan LaPaglia

"Yeah baby!" Do you remember Rob’s classic F1 radio conversations with Felipe Massa?
Well, we’ve tracked him down in the UK for a feature episode, and it's a ripper. From growing up in the north, impressing at University and getting a break in motorsport on the engineering side that would see Smedley spend the better part of his life in the Formula 1 paddock with memorable stints at Ferrari and Williams. 
Rob’s delves deep into his vast time in pitlane, which also included time shaping some legendary cars in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at the height of the incredible arms race between the manufacturers in the two litre Super Touring era.
He graciously took a break from his work with the Global Karting League, a groundbreaking initiative he's passionately leading, to join us for this conversation. The project is creating a buzz in the karting world and providing unprecedented opportunities in Motorsport to those who previously may not have had the chance to begin. Discover more at Global Karting League.
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Rob Smedley - Part 1

The ex-Formula 1 engineer who added personality behind the pit wall, making race radios a highlight of the broadcast, and his colourful commentary remains a hit on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to this day.
In the second instalment of our series, we delve into his dynamic collaboration with Felipe Massa, recounting events from the harrowing crash in Hungary in 2009, which led to pivotal changes in helmet safety, to the intense 2008 championship finale that narrowly eluded them and has recently resurfaced in the media.
A special mention goes to Rob's nephew, Ted from Western Australia, who sat alongside his uncle during the recording in silent fascination, captivated by the stories of Smedley's adventures, perhaps even drawing inspiration to tread a similar path in the future.
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Rob Smedley - Part 2

Supercars are in flyaway mode, back in New Zealand for a sellout event in the centre of the North Island they’re calling the Super400.
Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle joins us trackside to talk about a circuit he’s raced for real.... and virtually.  
The Castrol Mustang driver had a podium finish here during his title winning season in the fiercely competitive Toyota Racing Series in 2017. While Supercars is his focus now, he also runs Dream Simulation - a globally recognised SIM training facility in Melbourne which must have come in handy for his Round 3 prep. https://www.dreamsimulation.com.au/team
Can the Ford drivers (who’ve been fast in qualifying this season) breakthrough for a win as Mustang celebrates 60 years? What we can expect from the 200k races each day across the weekend and some laughs as Randle turns pro voiceover for some safety announcements. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense when you fire up the episode.
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The Motorsport Brief: Taupo Supercars Preview

Quick fire catch ups with Supercars series leader Will Brown, RedBull teammate Broc Feeney, plus James Golding & James Moffat.
Rusty’s been doing some corporate work with the drivers so he recorded some off stage chats ahead of the Shannon’s Speed Series round at the Island and Supercar’s highly anticipated return to New Zealand in seven days time.
Discover how Brown, Feeney, and Golding have strategically navigated recent trips to New Zealand, clocking numerous laps at Taupo—not in their usual Supercars, but with the goal of honing their skills for the best possible preparation. With the event already sold out, anticipation is at an all-time high amongst fans as well for the return of Supercars to New Zealand—it promises to be an unforgettable race.
Before we hit the track in New Zealand, the adrenaline continues with the Shannons Speed Series making its thrilling return to the legendary Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.
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