Racing Pilot Podcast
Sports
About
If you're expecting to see The MotorMouth Podcast, we're entering a new phase and have partnered up with Racing Pilot to put a new spin on our show. With a quick rebrand, we're now ready to go. Our hosts Tim and Luke both work in the media, business and sponsorship side of F1, and will be bringing you stories, niche news and lesser known but no less interesting snippets from the sport we all know and love. We have high profile special guests lined up and we would welcome listener questions, please do get in touch. Follow Racing Pilot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theracingpilot/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- The 11-Year-Old F1 Dreamer Who’s Aiming For The Top!
Most kids dream of their future—Mahi Maru is racing towards hers at full speed, aiming to go from a 11-year-old karting prodigy to a Formula One driver by her mid-20s. In a world where motorsport remains largely male-dominated, her fearles…
- From Senna to Verstappen: How F1 Salaries Have Exploded Over 30 Years
This episode explores the fascinating world of Formula 1 driver salaries, dissecting who earns what and why these figures are so high. We discuss the factors influencing these salaries, from media value to team strategies, and reflect on t…
- Atlassian Williams F1 Team Special - With Commercial Director, James Bower
Tim travelled to the Atlassian Williams F1 Team's London office to meet with James Bower, Commercial Director. A rare deep-dive into the inner workings on an F1 team before James jetted off to Australia for the season opener. Hosted on Aca…
- Cadillac's Bold Move into Formula 1 - The Outlook After Bahrain Testing
In an exciting development for motorsport fans, following Barcelona and Bahrain testing, Cadillac has officially entered the world of Formula 1, marking a significant moment for American racing. This move comes after years of speculation a…
- The end of The MotorMouth Podcast??! Or a new beginning!?
BIG NEWS for The MotorMouth Podcast! One door closes, another one opens. Racing Pilot: https://www.instagram.com/theracingpilot/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Formula 1....on Water! The Rise of SailGP with Freddie Carr
Tim Silvey speaks with Freddie Carr, a six-time Americas Cup sailor, about his journey in sailing, the dynamics of teamwork, and the importance of communication in high-performance sailing, drawing some interesting parellels to Formula One…
- Inside the Mind of Leading F1 Journalist and Editor Edd Straw
Today Tim chats with leading F1 journo Edd Straw, one of men behind the hugely successful motorsport media company, The Race. They chat about Edd's career, the news surrounding Adrian Newey's new TP role at Aston Martin, the challenges of…
- Navigating the World of Race Circuit Operations with Mark Hughes
"I think Africa is long overdue for a race." In this episode Tim Silvey speaks with Mark Hughes, a consultant in race circuit operations, about his journey in motorsport, the complexities of track design, and the evolving landscape of raci…
- "I want my story to inspire others" - Maite Caceres crossing boarders to achieve her racing dream
In this episode of The MotorMouth Podcast, Tim Silvey interviews Maite Caceres, a rising star in motorsport from Uruguay. Maita shares her journey from a family steeped in racing to becoming the only Latin American driver in the F1 Academy…
- The Capstone Moment for F1's Elite with businessman and author Simon Pavitt
Tim Silvey interviews Simon Pavitt in one of our favourite episodes to date, who shares his extensive experience in Formula One, particularly in sponsorship and digital branding. Simon discusses the evolution of sponsorship in F1, the impa…
- Breaking The Nordschleife lap record: Nico Perrin's ambitious plans
A new season of the show, coming to you weekly! This week Nico Perrin tells us about his ambitious plans to break the lap record at The Nordschleife, it currently stands at 5 mins 19 by Porsche in a hybrid hypercar...Nico wants to get this…
- Overcoming Adversity: Roman Bilinski's Road to Recovery....and F1?
In this episode of The Motormouth Podcast, host Tim Silvey interviews rising racing star and F3 driver Roman Bilinski. They discuss Roman's journey in motorsport, from his early days in karting to his recent challenges and triumphs in FIA…
- From F1 to IndyCar: Will Buxton's Journey
In this episode of The MotorMouth Podcast, Tim Silvey interviews Will Buxton, a prominent and popular figure in motorsport broadcasting. They discuss Will's transition from Formula One to IndyCar, the cultural differences between the UK an…
- The dark side of F1 with top American journalist Olivia Hicks
In this episode of The MotorMouth podcast, Tim Silvey interviews Olivia Hicks, a sports journalist specializing in Formula One. They discuss Olivia's journey into journalism, the complexities of covering F1, and the impact of the sport on…
- Ireland's F1 hopeful, Austrian GP predictions and F1 "movie" madness
In this episode of The Motormouth Podcast, Tim and F1 influencer Nadia discuss the latest happenings in Formula One, including the upcoming race in Austria, insights from recent F1 Movie Premier, and Ireland's new hope of an F1 driver. Hos…
- Simon Lazenby on life with Sky Sports F1 and making a new "Hill" film
This week we chat with Simon Lazenby (and his dog!), Sky Sports F1 lead presenter. We talk life on the F1 circus and his thoughts on F1 right now, PLUS, his new film about Damon Hill leading up to his 1996 triumph, which is out during Brit…
- From superyachts at Monaco F1 to Space Tourism: Jonny Dodge's Journey
In this episode of the MotorMouth Podcast, host Tim Silvey interviews British entrepreneur Jonny Dodge, who shares his journey from university to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the luxury experience industry. Jonny discusses his ven…
- From Startup to Billion-Pound Brand: The Castore Journey to F1 with Co-Founder Tom Beahon
In this engaging conversation, Tim Silvey interviews Tom Beahon, co-founder of Castore, a premium sportswear brand that has made significant strides in the industry since its inception in 2015/16. Tom shares insights into his entrepreneuri…
- A female F1 World Champion in the making with More Than Equal
In this episode of the MotorMouth podcast, Tim Silvey hosts Karen Webb Moss and Tom Stanton, who discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in motorsport. They delve into the mission of More Than Equal, an organisation aimed at dev…
- Lawson out at Red Bull - But Lawson is no slouch!
In this episode of the MotorMouth podcast, Tim discusses the recent demotion of Liam Lawson from the Red Bull team to the Racing Bulls after just two race weekends. The decision follows speculation and internal discussions within the team,…
- "I braced for impact & went upside down" - Rising star Joe Warhurst
In this conversation, Joe Warhurst shares his journey as a young racing driver, discussing the challenges he faces in the competitive world of motorsport. He highlights the financial burdens of racing, the importance of talent and opportun…
- From Aspiring Driver to Team Principal: James Robinson's Journey
In this conversation, James Robinson shares his extensive journey in motorsport, detailing his transition from aspiring racing driver to team principal of Invicta Racing. He discusses the founding of his agency PaceSixFour, the challenges…
- "We are babies in motorsport terms" - Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds
Jeff Dodds, the CEO of Formula E is today's guest, fresh off the back of his Miami trip with a load of BIG celebrities and content creators to hit a new audience for the sport. We talk all about that and lots more! Close combat racing keep…
- Can you be a professional racer at 6ft4? Championship winner and podcaster Gus Burton
Gus Burton is a rising racing driver and host of the Backseat Drivers Podcast. We chat about the changes of the new crop of F1 rookies, and life as racer and podcaster and the challenges of squeezing into a car at 6ft 4! A MotorMouth Media…
- F1's sponsorship influx explained
There's been a flurry of activity in the F1 sponsorship market in the last couple of weeks, let's find out what's been going on with the latest episode of The MotorMouth Exchange! A MotorMouth Media Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
- Being a young driver aiming for a Formula One seat with Javier Sagrera
What's it like being an F1 hopeful? We speak with F3 rising star Javier Sagrera about his aspirations and whether the junior ladder on the way up to Formula 1 is fit for purpose! A MotorMouth Media Production Hosted on Acast. See acas…
- The most terrifying race on earth? TT winner Lee Johnston
Lee Johnston takes us through winning the Isle of Man TT and the emotions attached to that famous race! A fascintating insight into the world of dangerous, high speed motorbike competition at the very top level. A MotorMouth Media Producti…
- Could you handle being an F1 photographer? Kym Illman speaks about life on the F1 road.
Being an F1 photographer is an unusual job, it's not for everyone and can be incredibly hard work and requries a great deal of skill and talent. Kym Illman came to it late, but has managed to carve out a hugley successful career shooting F…
- World Champion BMX rider Scott Beaumont proves riding is more similar to F1 than you think
We're back for our first episode of 2025! Join us weekly as we speak to all the big names from Formula One and racing! Scott "Boom Boom" Beaumont is a National and World Championship rider. We dive into the amazing similarities between BMX…
- McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car: Every Race Car Since 1966 with Stuart Codling
McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car: Every Race Car Since 1966. We talk to the author this stunning book, written by F1 journalist Stuart Codling. In the wake of McLaren's constructors championship, we learn about th…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - Qatar rage & do F1 cars really impact road cars?
We're back after a little break and this week we discuss the Qatar Grand Prix covering Lewis throwing in the towel, Ocon to Haas and finishing with Alpine, Verstappen anger and George "Woody" Russell red card waving! Then in DRS feature lo…
- The life of an F1 Doctor with Elina Haukipuro
This week on the show we speak with an F1 Doctor called Elina Haukipuro, she's worked as an F1 Team Doctor for the likes of Mercedes and Williams, looking after the health, mental aspects and high performance of F1 drivers, mechanics and o…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - Mexico madness and are F1 drivers really that good!?
Join Tim and Caroline to chew through the madness in Mexico and dive into another F1 myth about how good F1 drivers really are, the best of the best...or not!? Get closer than ever before to Formula 1! Grab an Official F1 Ticket Package at…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - F1 drivers are not athletes
This week Tim and Caroline talk about the F1 myth that drivers are not athletes! And cover a brand new feature for DRS! This show includes a segement from driver trainer Simon Fitchett, follow him on X at @thereal_sjf on Instagram at @fitc…
- F1's Jennie Gow on her life changing stroke and her amazing recovery
The most emotional show we've ever recorded. F1's Jennie Gow tells us about the day her life changed forever, December 2022, when she was hit by a stroke leading up to Christmas. A must listen! If you are affected by the content in this ep…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - Everyone hated the HALO!
This week' MotorMouth Exchange on The MotorMouth Podcast feed, Tim and Caroline look at the introduction, history and amazing tech beyond F1 safety, with a focus on the HALO! Of course we also serve up our DRS thoughts of the week...our Di…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - Can an F1 car drive upside down using downforce?
For our second installement of The MotorMouth Exchange on The MotorMouth Podcast feed, Tim is once again joined by Caroline to look into another F1 myth, can a Formula One car be driven upside down in a tunnel using downforce and existing…
- "The MotorMouth Exchange" with Tim and Caroline - A brand new midweek show on The MotorMouth Podcast
THE MOTORMOUTH EXCHANGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW SHOW ON THE MOTORMOUTH PODCAST! Its a brand new midweek show on The MotorMouth Podcast feed, creatively named The MotorMouth Exchange. Tim is joined by new US co-host Caroline to debunk F1 myths…
- "I beat Liam Lawson a couple of times" Rising racing star Rianna O'Meara-Hunt
This week Tim speaks to Rianna O'Meara-Hunt. Rianna hails from Wellington, New Zealand, where she beat F1's Liam Lawson back in karts, she's on a fast track to success and part of the Aston Martin Elite Driver Programme. She's already won…
- "Many Of Our Ex Colleagues Are Now At MCLAREN" | Wasserman Sports Marketing on MotorMouth
Welcome back to the Motormouth Podcast. On today's episode we sat down with Lucy Owen & Scott Branch from Wasserman, a global sports marketing & talent agency that work directly with Formula 1 - and many of the teams and sponsors within. W…
- From no experience to straight into the deep end, with Dan Hickey
Dan Hickey has had a remarkable route to single seater racing, he didn't race karts, he didn't race in sportscars, he came straight into GB4 with almost NO experience. What a story! Enjoy. Grab an Official F1 Ticket Package at f1expe…
- The man behind the F1 stats you hear on TV! With Sean Kelly
And you thought they just came up with it on the spot!? This week Tim catches up with Sean Kelly, otherwise known online as VirtualStatMan!! Those amazing stats you hear on the F1 commentary? Well, those come from Sean! A fascinating peek…
- Formula One vs Content Creators, with Caroline's Corner
There's been all sorts of chat on social media about Formula One contacting content creators to clamp down on the use of trademarked material and IP. Everything from improper use of broadcast footage to use of "F1" in social handles. Some…
- Talking F1 with 2 x World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi
Wow - this was insane, 2 x F1 World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi on The MotorMouth Podcast, and what a gent! Super nice, polite, fascinating, fun and totally engaging. This has to be one of my favourite episodes so far. Enjoy! Grab an Offi…
- F1 in the US has peaked! With James Coker
This week we speak with James Coker, a US based F1 creator and expert. We talk about the state of Formula One in America, has it peaked? And dive into the latest F1 news and gossip, including Max Verstappen being banned from late night sim…
- Being an F1 commentator, with Alex Jacques
This week we have Alex Jacques on the show, the voice behind Formula One, he's cut his teeth in all sorts of racing commentary, and is on a fast track to becoming a household name for F1 fans! We dive into his life, career, thoughts and op…
- ProDrive founder & Chairman of Motorsport UK, David Richards CBE
This week it's David Richards on The MotorMouth Podcast, David is the founder of ProDrive, Chairman of Motorsport UK, and former Team Principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One teams. He's done pretty much everything apart from drive th…
- Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles on The MotorMouth Podcast
Wow - James Vowles open and honest on The MotorMouth Podcast, and yes, we did ask who will partner up alongside Alex Albon in 2025 and beyond! Do not miss this episode! Grab an Official F1 Ticket Package at f1experiences.com/motormou…
- The business of Formula One, with Mark Gallagher
This week we're joined by Mark Gallagher, a man who started out in journalism before moving into the F1 commercial, marketing and sponsorship world with Jordan Grand Prix, before becoming a senior figure at Jaguar when it become Red Bull R…
- The newest broadcaster for Track TV, with Emma Walsh
This week we sat down with Emma Walsh, from almost becoming the next big thing in pop music, to becoming the latest face with F1 TV, she'll be hitting our screens at the Austrian Grand Prix and we can't wait! Super pleased for Emma, who is…