WEC Talk

By FIA WEC

The official FIA World Endurance Championship podcast is finally here... welcome to WEC Talk!

With exclusive interviews from WEC drivers, teams, management and legendary figures involved in the sport... more

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How many episodes does WEC Talk have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

WEC Talk episodes:

October 23, 2020 S1 Ep13: Sophia Flörsch: "If a female driver or line up can win Le Mans it will have a massive impact in motorsport in general."
The latest episode of WEC Talk is here and this week we explore the roles of some of the talented and successful women in our paddock and look at how they started their career in motorsport.
Guests: Leena Gade (former Audi engineer and 3X Le Mans winner), Sophia Flörsch (Richard Mille Racing Team) and Lisa Lisa Weishard (WEC Race Director Assistant). Enjoy the ride!
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37min
September 25, 2020 S1 Ep12: Filipe Albuquerque: "On Monday I got a call from the Portuguese President congratulating me!"
WEC Talk EP12 is on air! In this episode we hear from Le Mans champions including GTE Pro class winners, Aston Martin’s Maxime Martin, Alex Lynn and Harry Tincknell. Next is Filipe Albuquerque who reigned over the LMP2 field with United Autosports. Finally, Pascal Vasselon (Toyota Gazoo Racing) gives us his view on the future...Enjoy the ride!
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31min
August 27, 2020 S1 Ep11: Mike Conway: "Being a racing driver... it's the best job in the world"
The WEC Talk studio is back! Episode 11 sees Martin Haven joined by Toyota Gazoo Racing's Mike Conway and José María López who talk about their win at the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Elsewhere, Signatech Alpine's Team Manager Philippe Sinault explains how his team is dealing with a very busy period after Thomas Laurent's crash at Spa, which has made preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans even more challenging... Enjoy the ride!
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37min
July 31, 2020 S1 Ep10: Maxime Martin: “Eau Rouge: the toughest corner in the world!”
WEC Talk offers listeners a unique insight into the exhilarating world of sportscars. Each episode will feature a variety of different names involved in the championship including drivers, management, teams and sponsors.
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32min
July 17, 2020 S1 Ep9: Nicolas Minassian on return to racing: “It’s like being alive again!”
WEC Talk is back and so is (real) racing news! In this episode we hear from drivers who have turned team managers: Nicolas Lapierre (Cool Racing) and Nicolas Minassian (Idec Sport). They give us their feelings about being back in a paddock for the ELMS season opener at Le Castellet. Finally, rising star Phil Hanson (United Autosports) tells us about his path from driving in LMP3 at the beginning of his career to competing at the top level of endurance racing in WEC. Enjoy the ride!
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32min
June 19, 2020 S1 Ep8: Nick Tandy: “The feeling is comparable to winning the real Le Mans!”
In this week's WEC Talk EP we are delighted to hear from the recent #LeMans24Virtual winnners Nick Tandy (Porsche Esports team) and Kuba Brzezinski (Rebellion Williams Esports). Finally, Ben Rossiter-Turner from Motorsport Games gives us an insider view of the biggest esports race to date. Enjoy the ride!
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35min
June 05, 2020 S1 Ep7: Stoffel Vandoorne: "It’s almost more exhausting driving a simulator than the real car"
The latest episode of WEC Talk is here and this week we have an esports special! Stoffel Vandoorne is our special guest as the Belgian racing driver explains how he has been preparing for next week’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual – the world’s biggest endurance esports race! We also hear from JOTA’s team physio Pete Webster who identifies some of the benefits that lockdown has had on drivers’ fitness levels. Enjoy the ride!
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30min
May 21, 2020 S1 Ep6: Pierre Fillon (ACO President): “We are confident that by September there will be fewer restrictions.”
WEC Talk S01. EP06. A new episode is on air! This week we chat together with Pierre Fillon (ACO President) on how the organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is managing the coronavirus crisis, Ben Rossiter-Turner (Head of Esports at Motorport Games) gives us some insights about the world premiere #LeMans24Virtual and finally Antonio Felix Da Costa (Jota Sport #38) joins Martin Haven to finish on a high note!
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33min
May 07, 2020 S1 Ep5: Eduardo Freitas: "It's like going to an exam".
WEC Talk S01. EP05. This week we start with the most iconic voice of the paddock...Eduardo Freitas (FIA WEC race director) then we get some news from Batti Pregliasco (AF Corse's team manager) and finally James Calado (Ferrari works driver) answers your questions in a fan dedicated Q&A!
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33min
April 23, 2020 S1 Ep4: Nicki Thiim: "Having a baby… it feels like the start of Le Mans!"
WEC Talk. Season 1. Episode 04. “We are already used to working from home” in our latest episode Pascal Zurlinden (Director GT Factory Porsche Motorsport AG), explains how Porsche is dealing with the current lockdown situation and what needs to be done to get back on track. Ben Crawley (Goodyear's Motorsport Director) talks technical and tells us why he thinks this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans could be one of the fastest, ever. Finally, impending father-to-be Nicki Thiim (Aston Martin Racing) explains some of the implications of moving Le Mans to September. Enjoy the ride!
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34min

FAQs about WEC Talk:

How many episodes does WEC Talk have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.