Formula For Success

Is 45 too old to be an F1 driver? What does the future hold for Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo? Why have American drivers struggled to make it in Formula 1?

Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard are back to spin through all the latest F1 news including Fernando Alonso’s new contract, Australia returning as the season opener in 2025 and rumours of Carlos Sainz joining Mercedes. Plus, the debate about EJ’s signature growl continues to heat up.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.

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Did David Coulthard really say having sex before a race made him faster? What were the best and worst parts of the build up to a race? Who gets to keep all the trophies?

DC and Eddie Jordan lift the lid on how F1 drivers prepare on race weekends. Plus, EJ addresses listeners' concerns over his infamous growl.

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How did Sylvester Stallone & Heidi Klum end up in DC’s car? Which deal saved Eddie from bankruptcy? What’s the future for F1 & Formula E in South Africa?

EJ & DC are looking back on their recent birthdays this week and have invited an old friend to join them. Sports marketing exec Iain Banner managed Rothmans sponsorship of the Williams F1 team in the 1990s. He went on to co-found the Laureus World Sports Awards and was integral in bringing Formula E to Cape Town last year. He shares his stories of working with Nelson Mandela and why he doesn’t think it’s the right time for F1 to return to South Africa.

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Are current controversies surrounding F1 damaging the sport? What did Carlos Sainz Sr. say to EJ after his son’s victory in Melbourne? Which team could have an all-Spanish driver line-up next year? 

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on the drama from an eventful Australian Grand Prix. Plus, EJ has an idea how to fix ‘shambolic’ sprint races.

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How was the iconic Jordan 191 created? What's it like working for Bernie Ecclestone and Eddie Jordan? Why have Mercedes stopped being able to produce a race winning car?

Former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins DC and EJ on FFS this week. Plus Eddie reveals an unfortunate side effect from working in the stressful world of F1.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix. EJ raves about Ferrari's Oliver Bearman's impressive F1 debut in Saudi Arabia, claiming the sport has a new megastar, while DC thinks Alpine need to get their act together quickly.  

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with former Jordan Grand Prix, Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley. The Brit reminisces about his time with Felipe Massa and Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari and believes seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton can bring back the glory days to Ferrari. 

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DC and EJ's excitement for the season builds as they weigh up the new Red Bull car design, why engineers don't get paid like drivers, and what Lewis's departure means for George at Mercedes. Plus, Eddie makes a bold prediction about a possible future for Andretti in F1.

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Dive into an episode brimming with wit, wisdom, and a dash of rivalry as David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are joined by P1's Matt and Tommy. Together, they dissect the upcoming F1 season, sharing laughs, bold predictions, and inside stories.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about F1 having no rookies on the grid for the 2024 season. EJ calls out the 10 F1 teams for not investing in rookie drivers for the new season, while DC thinks the F1's decision to deny Andretti's application will have a negative impact on the sport.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s massive decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. EJ claims Hamilton regularly spoke with Ferrari last season, while DC thinks his future Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc will provide more competition than his current Mercedes teammate George Russell.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the latest F1 news. EJ believes the F1’s decision to oust Barcelona for Madrid as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 will cause more friction between the two cities, while DC praises Ferrari’s decision to extend Charles Leclerc’s contract.

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This week, we have a special episode as Eddie Jordan and 25-time world champion Adrian Newey catch up with an old friend in Cape Town, 1979 F1 world champion Jody Scheckter. The 73-year-old remembers leaving his home country during apartheid to achieve his dream, racing with Gilles Villeneuve at Ferrari and being the only South African to win an F1 world title. 

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This week, former Jordan Grand Prix, Williams and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The German recalls obeying team orders at the ’98 Belgian Grand Prix, dealing with EJ as a young F1 driver and learning from his older brother, Michael Schumacher. 

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan pay tribute to the late Gil de Ferran, who sadly passed away last month. Gil’s former teammate, Paul Stewart, sits down with DC and EJ as they reflect on their close friend’s highly successful motor racing career and share their favourite memories of Gil. 

Everyone at Formula for Success extends their deepest condolences to the de Ferran family during this difficult time. 

RIP, Gil.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite F1 wingmen. DC believes any driver who could handle working alongside seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher deserves credit, while EJ thinks DC is a strong contender as the best F1 wingman.  

We hope our loyal Anchors had a lovely New Year and here’s to an even bigger 2024.  

We recorded this episode before we heard the sad news about Gil de Ferran’s passing on December 29th.

DC and EJ will pay tribute to the great man on next week’s episode.  

We extend our deepest condolences to the de Ferran family during this difficult time.  

RIP, Gil. 

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on a fantastic year and share their favourite F1 moments from 2023. Plus, EJ reveals his secret to securing a free upgrade on a commercial flight.

Plus, DC and EJ answer our Anchors' questions. Once again, thank you for sending them in!

We hope our loyal Anchors had a lovely break with their loved ones and we wish you a very happy New Year! 

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with a very special guest - Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. The 64-year-old reveals he nearly left Red Bull three times, what it was like working with a young DC and Ron Dennis at McLaren, and surviving his horrific bike crash in Croatia.

FFS would like to thank our amazing Anchors for listening and sending in their questions every week. We wouldn’t be here without you. 

We hope you have a lovely holiday!

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This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan drive down memory lane to discuss their favourite F1 tracks. 

Plus, DC remembers when Jake Humphrey, EJ and Martin Brundle laughed at him on national television after predicting Sebastian Vettel would win the 2010 world title. 

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David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite rivalries in F1 history. DC believes the Prost and Senna era was the best, while EJ thinks the Hamilton and Rosberg rivalry comes out on top. 

Plus, DC settles his feud with a former world champion. 

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David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the 2023 season. They cover Max Verstappen’s recording breaking campaign, Ferrari and Mercedes’ up and down season and McLaren’s resurgence under Andrea Stella.

Check out DC playing the accordion in lederhosen with Steve Jones here: bit.ly/3sWW0Yw

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Former F1 driver Martin Donnelly sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Northern Irishman opens up about his horrific crash at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez and working as an FIA steward during the Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg rivalry. 

Content Warning: The following audio contains material that some listeners may find disturbing. 

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Former F1 driver Martin Donnelly sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Northern Irishman remembers growing up in Belfast in the 1970s, racing against future F1 drivers in Formula 3 and forming a special relationship with a three-time F1 world champion.

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This week, Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard look back at recent events in F1. They believe McLaren is set for future success with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the wheel, and praise Fernando Alonso's drives this season after the two-time world champion claimed his 8th podium finish in Brazil.

Plus, Rod Stewart tells EJ who inspired his hit song Hot Legs.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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In part two, Damon Hill remembers driving in hostile weather conditions in Suzuka to keep his F1 title bid alive. Plus, Eddie thanks him for helping Jordan Grand Prix secure their maiden win in the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, while David tries to avoid talking about the crash with Schumacher in the same race.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Former F1 world champion Damon Hill sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Brit’s route to the F1 summit wasn’t like other drivers. He remembers fighting to earn an F1 driver’s seat in his late 20s, making his F1 debut at the age of 32 in 1992, competing against a young Michael Schumacher and securing the F1 title in 1996.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Former McLaren and Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Austrian reveals a surprising pre-race ritual, racing alongside three-time F1 world champion Ayrton Senna and pranking Eddie Jordan.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan have a special guest, EJ's wife Marie Jordan. She reveals what EJ is like outside the spotlight, how they overcame financial hardship early on and housing future sports stars.

Marie has many talents. She represented the Ireland women's basketball team, captained Sunningdale Golf Club and is a professional photographer. The Saatchi Art Fair, located in London, is displaying her artwork this October. Find out more here.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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This week, Eddie Jordan highlights how important leadership is to success in life and sport, while David Coulthard opens up about surviving the tragic plane crash in which two pilots died. 

Plus, Jordan Grand Prix homed some spectacular F1 drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello, Jean Alesi, Heniz-Harald Frentzen and more. EJ reveals which Jordan driver helped transform the team's losing culture into a winning culture.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Eddie Jordan bags the Oscar for rightly predicting Piastri’s F1 success, while David Coulthard believes Liam Lawson can be the alpha for his team. 

Furthermore, EJ is over the moon after witnessing Ireland’s huge victory against reigning World Champions South Africa in Paris. He suggests what his country should do in order to win the Webb Ellis Cup. 

Plus, DC & EJ decide what the FFS listeners will be called from now on. 

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Former Ireland rugby captain Keith Wood joins David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan this week. The Irishman looks back on his fabulous rugby and broadcasting career, who he thinks will win the Rugby World Cup 2023 and his drinking shenanigans with EJ.

Plus, DC & EJ reveal their favourite fan names you sent in.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Former Ferrari and Jordan driver Jean Alesi joins Eddie and David this week. The Frenchman reveals who discovered him, winning in Montreal, dealing with Frank Williams and his admiration for a two-time F1 world champion.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Eddie Jordan reveals to David Coulthard he has a hidden skill - matchmaking. EJ introduced someone to an F1 boss who certainly spiced up his life. 

Plus, EJ says what’s it like working with other F1 bosses, while DC addresses a concern for race-going F1 supporters.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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What do EJ and DC make of Felipe Massa taking legal action over the 2008 F1 Championship? Will Sergio Pérez be back at Red Bull next year? What team would Eddie like to have managed?

Eddie Jordan and a slightly fragile David Coulthard are back with another episode of FFS, recorded on Monday in the aftermath of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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F1 is back and David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are here to discuss what they're excited about seeing in the final 10 races. Which driver is EJ backing to win his first Grand Prix? Who has the edge in the race for second place? And what on earth is going on at Alpine?

Plus the guys remember some of their biggest crashes and EJ recalls the very narrow escape he had whilst filming for Top Gear.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Max vs Lewis in the same car, who wins? Is McLaren the best place for Lando Norris? How close did Nigel Mansell come to driving for Jordan?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back to answer all of the above questions from the listeners, while EJ has some questions of his own about what DC’s been up to during the summer break. Plus Gary Lineker is the subject of Eddie’s celebrity story, and he has a message for the show.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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On this week’s FFS, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan discuss the alternative careers they’ve had outside of F1 – why jobs in dentistry and taxidermy weren’t for them, and how working in TV has allowed them to remain part of the paddock.

Plus EJ has a tale of how he raced back from driving at Le Mans to see a Pink Floyd concert, where he also witnessed James Hunt getting into a backstage altercation. And Floyd’s legendary drummer Nick Mason joins the show to explain why Eddie has owed him money for 50 years.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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How would Eddie Jordan fix Ferrari? What happened when Christian Horner tried to buy Jordan Grand Prix? Why did Ron Dennis stop DC from going out in practice to give him a telling off?

To celebrate the release of F1 Manager 2023 DC and EJ are diving into the trials and tribulations of running an F1 team. Plus Eddie blags some podcasting equipment from an unlikely source - celebrity pair Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Available now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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It’s the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend and, 25 years on, EJ and DC remember that famous race in 1998 when Jordan Grand Prix tasted victory for the first time. The torrential rain, the team orders and the impact winning had on Eddie and the Jordan team.

Plus, the pair reflect on the recent safety concerns surrounding the circuit following the tragic death of Dutch driver Dilano van 't Hoff earlier this month.

Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decision and become the best team on the grid across the official 2023 F1 season and beyond. Pre-order now for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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How did a quiet trip to the pub finish with Eddie playing the spoons with Lewis Capaldi? What joke did Max Verstappen have at DC’s expense during a Grand Prix? How long would a regular person last in an F1 car?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back together for another FFS and are doing their best to be nice to each other. Eddie tells the story of his unlikely friendship with a Scottish singing superstar and the pair take on another batch of questions from our listeners.

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LIVE AT SILVERSTONE. A very special episode of FFS this week as F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali joins David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan live on stage at the British Grand Prix. 

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It’s British Grand Prix week! David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan get ready for a massive weekend at Silverstone by remembering some of their favourite tales from the iconic track. What deal did EJ do which made Aryton Senna furious? How did Frank Williams console DC after a big crash? And why did Eddie threaten to sack Ralf Schumacher before the 1998 British Grand Prix?

All that plus EJ’s celebrity story, which this week involves boating with billionaires and smuggling the Marchioness of Bath into a U2 concert.

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Motorcycle 5 time world champion and all round legend Mick Doohan joins Eddie and David in this week’s episode of FFS. One of the all time great motorcycle riders talks about how he got into the sport, those championship wins & the challenges he faced, including how he reacted to being told he required a leg amputation after one of his huge accidents.

On a slightly lighter note, we also learn about Eddie’s match making skills, which celebrities has he brought together?

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We’re over a third of the way through the F1 season and Judge Jordan is here to give his verdict on how the teams are shaping up.

On this week’s FFS, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan discuss the secret of Red Bull’s success, if Lance Stroll is on borrowed time at Aston Martin and whether Ferrari are going backwards under Fred Vasseur. 

Plus… the only time DC has ever seen Christian Horner angry and why Jordan Grand Prix couldn’t play the Irish national anthem for two of their race wins.

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How did a small team from Ireland compete with the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Williams in the multi-million dollar business of F1? Paul Jordan (no relation) was with Eddie for 13 years, becoming an integral part of the commercial side of Jordan Grand Prix. He reunites with his former boss and David Coulthard to recall some of the highs and lows of his time with the team including: dealing with angry sponsors, dodging bailiffs and being EJ’s stand-in son.

Plus, find out why DC turned down Ferrari and what Eddie would do if he was in charge of Chelsea Football Club.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Game of Thrones actor and F1 fanatic Liam Cunningham is the guest on this week’s FFS. He tells David and Eddie about falling in love with F1, sneaking off from filming to party with EJ and Bono in Saint-Tropez and about the time he chose watching the Monaco Grand Prix over accepting an award at Cannes.

Plus, his thoughts on whether F1 has veered too far into entertainment and DC and EJ answer listener questions on their favourite race to visit and how to stop Eddie ending up in your dreams!

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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In 1991, F1 driver Bertrand Gachot was sent to prison following a road rage incident with a London taxi driver. The events sparked a bitter feud between him and his team boss and manager Eddie Jordan, who Gachot believed used his conviction to get out of their contract together. It also led to the F1 debut of Michael Schumacher, who took Gachot’s seat for Jordan at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix.

For the first time, Bertrand and Eddie are reunited to relive the incredible story with David Coulthard hoping to keep the peace.

Listen to Grace Gachot’s song ‘F***boy Tragedy’ and pre-save her forthcoming single ‘Loca Por Ti!’ which is released on 9th June.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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F1 royalty meets actual royalty for a special episode of FFS. David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco to talk about his Irish roots, Charles Leclerc and just how close we came to losing Monaco from the F1 calendar.

Plus Eddie has a St Patrick’s Day story featuring Prince Albert, Bono and Brian O’Driscoll. But crucially, is it really true?

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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What happened to W Series? Why does DC believe anger is driving Alonso’s late-career resurgence? How close was Ayrton Senna to owning Jordan F1?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan answer more listener questions PLUS DC recalls a terrifying recent driving experience and legendary Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has a message for Eddie.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday, prior to news of the postponement of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Which cartoon character does Eddie Jordan remind DC of? Who is the funniest F1 driver? What does EJ have in common with Pele?

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back to answer all of the important questions, and some unimportant ones too…

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How did Eddie Jordan use Scotland Yard to help defeat the FIA? What happened when David Coulthard offered Damon Hill outside for a fight? And why did Eddie catch Helena Christensen secretly recording Riverdance? 

Just some of the wild, weird and wonderful tales told by DC and EJ on this week’s FFS. Plus, Michael Flatley joins the show with a message to embarrass Eddie.

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Is the new sprint race format confusing? How were Team Principal meetings with Bernie in charge? What’s the one thing would Eddie change about F1? 

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back to answer some of your questions this week, plus Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri drops in with a message for the show.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Ringo Starr, John Lydon and Roger Taylor of Queen all feature in this week’s FFS as Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard recall their encounters with some of the legends of rock music. Elsewhere EJ lifts the lid on some of his favourite business deals and how Jordan survived their first year in Formula 1.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Team bosses are the topic of discussion on this week’s Formula For Success, as David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan recall working with (and against) some of the most fearsome and flamboyant men in the F1 paddock.

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As the Masters tees off in Augusta, DC and EJ remember golfing with the legendary Seve Ballesteros and Paul McGinley reveals whether Eddie really was the reason Europe won the Ryder Cup in 2014.

The boys also recall their first experiences of an F1 race, which Oscar nominated film DC loved (and which one Eddie hated) and the last time either of them ended up in a fist fight.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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Jake Humphrey is the surprise guest for a special episode to celebrate Eddie’s 75th birthday! The boys are reunited to reminisce about the old days on the BBC, how Jake got the job and what happened when EJ called Sir Paul McCartney ‘George’.

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On this week's 'FFS' David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan weigh in on the Saudi Arabian GP. EJ has a theory about Max Verstappen, Sir Nick Faldo calls in and DC reviews Eddie's new theme music for the show.

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Can teammates be friends in the fiery world of F1? DC and Eddie answer that and more on this week’s Formula For Success. Roy Keane has a message for the show, David calls in a surprise guest and Eddie remembers the time he let Nick Faldo drive the car of a future F1 legend.

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David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are back with more stories from F1 and the sporting world. There’s reaction from the season opener and even more love for Fernando Alonso after his podium finish in Bahrain.

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“I could have made DC a World Champion” is the opening gambit from Eddie Jordan to his old sparring partner David Coulthard in an entertaining first episode full of forthright opinion. 

Whether it’s Toto Wolff and the future of F1 or bold predictions that veteran driver Fernando Alonso will be amongst the winners this season, there’s no holding back.

From Jack Charlton to Michael Fassbender and a bit of advice for businesses that shut down on a Friday afternoon. DC and Eddie are out of the blocks and there’s plenty of fun along the way.

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Join David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan for forthright opinions and a unique take on sport, business, media and F1.

Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and by following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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