The Silverstone Podcast

To celebrate the return of fans to the British Grand Prix we sat down with some of the key characters that make up your Grand Prix weekend from George Russell and Daniel Ricciardo to Sky F1 duo Damon Hill and Martin Brundle.

We also chatted with Mick Schumacher on his return to Silverstone - a track his father Michael knows very well!

Plus, we got excited about the W Series coming to the track on an F1 weekend for the first time as season two race winners Alice Powell and defending Champion Jamie Chadwick join the Silverstone Podcast.

We also hear from the man who is in charge of the whole shebang - Stuart Pringle - MD of Silverstone. It's been a busy year getting everything ready but now, it's time to welcome back the fans and hear Silverstone come alive!

We have so much for you to look forward to as we get excited ahead of the 2021 British Grand Prix. With fans back in the stand everyone is delighted it's that time of year again.

To celebrate we chat to some of the key characters that will make up your Grand Prix weekend from George Russell and Daniel Ricciardo to Sky F1 duo Damon Hill and Martin Brundle.

We also sit down with Mick Schumacher on his return to Silverstone - a track his father Michael knows very well!

Plus, we get excited that the W Series will race at the track on an F1 weekend for the first time as season two race winners Alice Powell and defending Champion Jamie Chadwick join the Silverstone Podcast.

And to get you ready for all things British GP we also hear from the man who is in charge of the whole shebang - Stuart Pringle - MD of Silverstone. It's been a busy year getting everything ready but now, it's time to welcome back the fans and hear Silverstone come alive!

In this latest episode of the official Silverstone Podcast we go bike crazy talking all things 2 wheels ahead of the Monster Energy British Grand Prix.

World and British Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson joins broadcaster Jennie Gow to chat camp fires, G.O.A.T's and for goodness sake, don't call him Hodgy!

Joe Wicks, The Body Coach has a new love in his life - in fact he has quite a few...we chat about mental health, Joe picks his favourite bike (it's not an easy call) and how he has suddenly become a total petrolhead. 

World Superbike Champ James Toseland drops in for a chat to talk about his favourite Silverstone moments, his love of the fans and drops his former teammate, Hodgson right in it!

Nick Harris - journalist and broadcaster of all things bikes - recounts his favourite moments at the home of British Motorsport which of course, includes THAT Murray Walker moment.

Plus a naughty confession from Steve Parrish who came SO close to winning the British GP but unfortunately for him - crashed on the last lap. 

If you love bikes - you'll love this episode as we get you ready for a thrilling MotoGP Championship and the Monster Energy British Grand Prix at the end of August. 

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Coming soon...The Silverstone Podcast: Two-wheel special

We have a great line up joining us - PE Coach to the nation, Joe Wicks chat about his new found love of Motorbikes. Steve Parrish talks about the time he got into Silverstone in the boot of a car. 

James Toseland describes the feeling of standing on the podium at the home of British Motorsport and wait for it the G.O.A.T - Valentino Rossi shares his memories of Silverstone. 

Plus Neil Hodgson and Journalist Nick Harris share their fun stories and memories of the track. It's action packed and it's a motorbike delight to get you excited for the British MotoGP round due to take place at Silverstone at the end of August.

We take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated moments of the season for fans, staff and F1 teams - as the teams roll out their cars for the very first time. It's a Shakedown special!

We hear from some of the drivers on why they love Silverstone so much including Sebastian Vettel, Lando Norris and George Russell.

Donna Ibbott joins us too - she's the lady responsible for making sure all the different events that happen at Silverstone run smoothly. She also lets us in on some shakedown secrets and her experiences of what it's like working with some of the biggest names in motorsport.

We're joined by Williams Team Principal Simon Roberts who talks about the thrill of seeing the car on track for the very first time this season and he shares some of the tricks of the trade for keeping your cars best features away from prying eyes.

Plus, after the sad news that Murray Walker has passed away - joint founder of Grand Prix Plus, David Tremayne joins us to reminisce about the man who will always be the voice of F1. 

It's a brand new episode as we take you closer to the home of British Motorsport. Remember, leave a comment for us and Subscribe for this podcast to drop into your inbox as soon as it's ready.

We go behind the scenes of one of the most hotly anticipated moments of the year at Silverstone - the Shakedowns.

Many of the F1 teams have chosen the circuit as their base for the very first roll out of their 2021 cars and we're there to soak up the atmosphere but to also find out how much work goes into getting the cars on track both from the point of view of Silverstone - and the Formula One teams.

With exclusive driver interviews, a sit down with the new boss of Williams (who lets us into a secret or two) and the women charged with making sure no two cars end up on track at the same time! 

It's a fascinating access all areas look into one of the best kept secrets in F1.

Meet the guys trying to be the next Lewis Hamilton or George Russell as we go behind the scenes of the Silverstone BRDC SuperStars programme.

We meet the man charged with looking after some of the brightest talent in the country when it comes to motorsport - Director of the SuperStars, Andy Meyrick.

He tells us why the programme is so important, what is does and its hopes for the future.

The President of the British Racing Drivers' Club also joins the show, David Coulthard!

Plus, we meet some of the young men currently in the SuperStars programme and also chat to notable alumni about why the scheme was so important to their careers and why drivers shouldn't be afraid to ask for advice.

More racing drivers than you could fit into a mini metro, join Andy and DC and we hear from Dan Ticktum, Alex Albon, James Calado, Alex Brundle, Phil Hanson and Jake Hill!!

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Coming soon...

Meet the guys trying to be the next Lewis Hamilton or George Russell as we go behind the scenes of the Silverstone BRDC SuperStars programme.

We meet the man charged with looking after some of the brightest talent in the country when it comes to motorsport - Director of the SuperStars, Andy Meyrick.

He tells us why the programme is so important, what is does and its hopes for the future.

The President of the British Racing Drivers' Club also joins the show, David Coulthard!

Plus, we meet some of the young men currently in the SuperStars programme and also chat to notable alumni about why the scheme was so important to their careers and why drivers shouldn't be afraid to ask for advice.

More racing drivers than you could fit into a mini metro, join Andy and DC and we hear from Dan Ticktum, Alex Albon, James Calado, Alex Brundle, Phil Hanson and Jake Hill!!

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It's ho, ho, ho and away we go as the Silverstone Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the circuit's newest attraction - LapLand.

We talk to two of the team pivotal in getting the show on the road - or should that be track! MD of Silverstone, Stuart Pringle joins Jennie Gow as they discuss the importance of LapLand to the future success of the circuit and how the idea came about. Alex Lacey, Director of Operations also joins the gang to talk about how you go about turning the gem of an idea into a reality in less than six weeks. 

Plus, we chat to the stars of the show - Gary Champion who is the DJ at Silverstone Radio and an essential part of the festive experience, the LapLand Elves also make an appearance and of course, ahead of this big day, Motorsport enthusiast Santa Clause joins us too.

We find out what you can expect from your LapLand experience and hear from a few special guests who have already been lucky enough to take a spin around the Silverstone track.

It's a fun filled festive episode of The Silverstone Podcast. Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for listening and subscribing! See you in 2021.

Ho-Ho-Go! For the first time ever Silverstone are opening their world famous Grand Prix Circuit for you during this festive period with the most fantastical light display and a real celebration of Christmas. 

The Silverstone Podcast goes behind the scenes at LapLand to find out how the idea was born, what you can expect and we're even joined by a few very special Christmas guests.