Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes

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  Why are these top F1 drivers slower than their team-mates? 30.07.2026 44min

  Oscar Piastri and George Russell have both led the Formula 1 World Championship in the past 12 months, so why are these top-level drivers unable to get on terms with their team-mates?And how is Lewis Hamilton now looking to have the edge over Charles Leclerc after a crushing 2025 season?Mark Hughes outlines new evidence that emerged during the Hungarian Grand Prix to explain the sometime disparity between the drivers at Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari.Last weekend's race also generated some much-needed good news at Aston Martin, which made it into the second stage of qualifying for the first time this season, courtesy of Fernando Alonso. Its aerodynamic upgrades have worked; can an improved Honda engine put the team amongst the front-runners?In the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, Mark and Bryn Lucas also ask whether Niki Lauda's sensational recovery from his horrific fireball crash at the Nürburgring, 50 years ago, represents racing's greatest comeback.And what viewer question does Mark rate as the best he's ever been sent?Listen to find out - and see what you make of the answer.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4hFb8kc and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4hFb8kc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Insulting! F1 is hiding problems from fans 23.07.2026 43min

  By removing data, cutting away from drivers' disparaging comments, and failing to broadcast in-car outbursts, F1 looks to be trying to minimise criticism of the 2026 championship. It's not a smart move, says Mark Hughes in the latest episode of the F1 Show.Watch Mark and Bryn Lucas discuss the issue in full, following a Belgian Grand Prix so dominated by energy management that it "sterilised" the normally magnificent Spa-Francorchamps circuit.This week's instalment also reveals just what was behind Mercedes' disastrous first lap, which saw George Russell drop down the running order before spinning out of the race after contact with Lewis Hamilton.Should the Ferrari driver have received a penalty? And should his team-mate Charles Leclerc got away without one after contact with Oscar Piastri?Mark and Bryn also review Isack Hadjar's sensational drive from the back of the grid to sixth place at Spa, and look ahead to Hungary, where talk of energy management should be replaced by a close battle for victory.Plus, your questioned answered: do team engineers still make set-up changes, or are they all dictated by simulators? How closely should we compare Ferrari in 1996 to Aston Martin today? And why was Piastri lagging Norris at Spa?Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4vK9CRm and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4vK9CRm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Max to Aston: why he'd be up for the challenge 16.07.2026 50min

  Max Verstappen may be the best driver in Formula 1 at the moment. So why would he even consider moving to current backmarker Aston Martin?Hear Mark Hughes' compelling case in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, as he sets out why the four-time champion is considering his future, and why he'd pick the Silverstone-based team over the likes of Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.There's also Fernando Alonso to consider: what happens to him if he's displaced by Verstappen? Mark has an intriguing suggestion.But it's not just silly season on the agenda ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix which will demand more electrical energy than the current generation of cars can provide. Can Spa provide a great race, even if cars spend much of the lap recharging their batteries?Mark and presenter Bryn Lucas also discuss who will win the team-mate batle between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, now that they both seem to be in tune with their Ferraris. How do they compare with the greatest team-mates in F1 history?Plus your questions answered: What if Toto Wolff had signed Verstappen for Mercedes in 2014; and what's really happening when drivers tweak the torque map and differential on their cars?Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4gLZJPr and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4gLZJPr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will British GP crash seal Max Verstappen's Red Bull exit? 09.07.2026 46min

  Max Verstappen arrived at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on a high after an upswing in his Red Bull's performance. But after crashing out of the Formula 1 race, after a rear wing issue, the four-time champion sounded despondent.Red Bull must now face the possibility that he will leave the team, or even Formula 1, at the end of the season, says Mark Hughes in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.He and host Bryn Lucas examine what Verstappen's options are, and what went wrong last weekend.At the opposite end of the scale, Charles Leclerc's fortunes changed for the better; after struggling in this year's Ferrari, which was designed with Lewis Hamilton's influence, it all clicked for Leclerc who raced to victory. What changed, and did Ferrari let Hamilton have too much influence? All is not as simple as it seems.Mark and Bryn also talk about the discontent over the race ending under the safety car; why reliability is becoming a Mercedes bugbear; and whether F1 should reintroduce refuelling.Plus, Mark answers your questions on matt paint, Honda's F1 record, and solutions to the safety car problem.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4wvTMdI and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4wvTMdI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will super-clipping at Silverstone ruin the British GP? 02.07.2026 50min

  The Formula 1 season has burst into life, with three different race winners in the past three grands prix, and a return to fast-paced racing rather than complaints about artificial overtakes and super-clipping.But the controversy around electrical energy looks set to be back with a spark at Silverstone, where its series of fast, sweeping corners offer little natural opportunity to generate power for the batteries.This year's cars will run out of energy on the straights, says Mark Hughes, in the latest episode of the F1 Show, warning fans that the sound of a car decelerating on the straight while racing 'flat out' will mix up their senses.What will it mean for the race itself, and the competitive order? Mark and presenter Bryn Lucas take a detailed look.They also ask what hope for Lando Norris as he returns to the scene of a triumphant home victory in 2025, and discuss the latest rumours around Max Verstappen's future.Plus, there's a look back to the controversies of last weekend, including George Russell's pole lap set under a yellow flag. and discussion on why the Mercedes factory team has such an advantage over customers with the same engine.And Mark answers your questions on slowing for yellow flags, Ferrari personnel departures, and an intriguing tyre proposal.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4eYzvqk and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4eYzvqk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are trick wheels behind Ferrari's F1 pace? 25.06.2026 44min

  F1 wheel wars: are new rims behind Ferrari success?Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas explain how the new design works and why it could be the opening shot in a new round of wheel wars, with Formula 1 regulations giving teams more freedom in their design.They also consider whether this another example of Ferrari becoming F1's most innovative team, after its rotating 'Macarena' rear wing and clever spotting of a loophole around the crucial rear-end aerodynamics.Ferrari will remain in the spotlight this weekend as it brings an engine upgrade: can it help Hamilton win for the second grand prix in succession; and does F1 need him to succeed?Over at Mercedes, the questions of whether it should impose team orders to tackle the newfound threat have already begun. Mark gives his verdict.He also answers your questions on the ideal driver line-up for next season; Ferrari's brake confusion; and why Isack Hadjar hasn't been blown away by Max Verstappen.More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4w93qTp and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4w93qTp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Lewis Hamilton: why he's back to his best 18.06.2026 42min

  Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix marked a breakthrough for both the Briton and Ferrari, but how much of it is down to the man himself, and how much to a Formula 1 car finally built around his needs? Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas dig into the remarkable turnaround of both Hamilton and team principal Fred Vasseur, exploring how the new regulations, bespoke brakes and a complete rethink of Ferrari's set-up philosophy have unlocked a seven-time champion who openly admits he forgot who he was last season. With Lando Norris warning that Ferrari could "embarrass" Mercedes if they reach engine parity, is the 2026 title fight now truly on? They also examine the messy fallout from Monaco's pitlane penalty chaos: Alpine's successful appeal has handed Pierre Gasly back his podium, but leaves Oscar Piastri and McLaren with a grievance - and George Russell's bungled stop adds another layer of injustice to an already complicated picture. Plus, are Mercedes hiding a serious power unit reliability problem? And with a race-free weekend ahead, what does the rest of 2026 hold for Charles Leclerc, who heads to the Red Bull Ring - historically one of his happiest hunting grounds - needing a reset? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Leclerc disaster: why he can't get the brakes 11.06.2026 50min

  While Lewis Hamilton looked back to his best in Monte Carlo, nothing seemed to go right for Charles Leclerc who ended his Monaco Grand Prix in the wall after a terrible weekend — two years after winning at the circuit.Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas discuss the unusual, political situation behind the team-mate discrepancy, involving new brake discs for Hamilton and a different set for Leclerc — which were created to match Hamilton's demands.They look at F1's decision to award engine upgrade tokens to every manufacturer on the grid bar Red Bull. Is the system really meant to reward the fastest performers?Plus where has Kimi Antonelli's crushing pace come from after a hit-and-miss 2025 season? And how many more make-or-break races can George Russell fail to win?More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49GnWSV and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49GnWSV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ten reasons the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours is unmissable! 11.06.2026 40min

  This year's Le Mans 24 Hours really is one to watch and sports car correspondent Gary Watkins is on hand to explain why.Get up to speed ahead of this weekend's race with his guide on the ten things to watch out for in what could be an epic 94th running of the endurance classic.And don't miss your chance to win a VIP package at this year's Le Mans Classic. Vote on the best Le Mans victory in the race's history and you'll be entered into the draw: https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4vm1asl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will Ferrari snatch the 2026 F1 title from Kimi Antonelli? 04.06.2026 48min

  Ferrari is favourite to win in Monaco this weekend - and that might just be the start of a Formula 1 title fightback.Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas reveal why the team could end the 2026 season with the fastest car, thanks to its innovative aerodynamic features, plus the prospect of two key engine upgrades that promise to put the team at least on a par with Mercedes — and potentially ahead of the current championship leaders.But all is not well at Maranello, as unexpected rule changes, proposed for next year, could strip away the team's key advantages. Will Ferrari succeed then suffer a double whammy? Can it block the new regulations. All is explored in this latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.We also look ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix where, in shock news, overtaking could once more be on the cards, giving the polesitter more than usual to worry about. McLaren's celebrating its 1000th grand prix too: don't miss Mark's whistlestop history of the current constructors' champions, plus his view on how Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri compare to its greatest team-mate line-ups.Plus: your questions answered - what has been the greatest qualifying lap of the 21st century so far? And has one of our viewers come up with the solution to all of F1's current woes?More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49GnWSV and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49GnWSV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  George Russell's worst fear... Kimi Antonelli's on his level 28.05.2026 48min

  George Russell saw the Canadian Grand Prix as a chance to relaunch his F1 world championship campaign but instead his worst fear was realised. Not only did he retire with engine issues, his team-mate Kimi Antonelli was bang on his pace — at one of Russell's strongest circuits.Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas explore the gripping Montreal team-mate brawl we saw before Russell bowed out and what it means for a title race which the teenage Antonelli leads by 43 points.They also take an in-depth look at how the Mercedes team-mates' driving styles differ, including how Antonelli creates extra margin over Russell, but only under specific circumstances in races.Should Russell despair about his position? Will his greater experience give him the edge over the season? And can Mercedes keep the duo from destroying each other on the track?All this and more — including Lewis Hamilton looking back to his best in Canada and why this season really could be Max Verstappen's last in Formula 1Mark also answers your questions on the excitement of Montreal and the fairness of Russell's defence of Antonelli.More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49uvWpY and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/49uvWpY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Verstappen at the Nürburgring was awe-inspiring in a way F1 can't be 21.05.2026 40min

  Did Max Verstappen show why F1 drivers are racing's elite? Will other drivers follow in his footsteps? And could F1 do anything to make its races as exciting as the Nürburgring 24 Hours?Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas examine those questions and more after an exhilarating weekend in the Eifel mountains.Plus: Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, are we set for an historic Formula 1 world championship battle, or will Mercedes vring an upgrade to blow the opposition away?Mark also answers your questions on why F1 keeps changing its engine rules and how Ferrari can possibly work out whether its many upgrades actually work.More on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/42JLouD and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/42JLouD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  'Max Verstappen will be fastest in the Nürburgring 24 Hours!' 14.05.2026 44min

  Max Verstappen races in the Nürburgring 24 Hours this weekend on a mission to win.But it's not just about the four-time F1 champion taking on one of the world's greatest races amid a packed grid and sell-out crowd - it could also point to his own racing future, says Mark HughesAfter heavily criticising the current generation of Formula 1 cars, could Verstappen find more satisfaction in GT racing?Plus: Are Mercedes and Ferrari still sandbagging as part of a crafty plan to game a new F1 system?Mark also answers your questions on F1's AI strategies and pays tribute to Alex Zanardi.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4dm1Nu5 and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4dm1Nu5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can V8 engines save F1? Why they really are set for a comeback 07.05.2026 45min

  V8 engines are set to return to F1: the decision looks inevitable — it’s just a case of when.Plus: George Russell has a big problem. After being outperformed by Kimi Antonelli, who took his third successive win in Miami, he's piled the pressure on himself to deliver at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Is it crunch time for the championship already? Has Mercedes lost its advantage? With teams bringing more upgrades to Montreal, we could see more drivers joining this year's title battle.And your questions answered on why F1 doesn't simply ban aerodynamics, and the intricacies of energy deployment.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4tepf25 and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4tepf25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why Fernando Alonso still has what it takes to be F1 champion 30.04.2026 36min

  How old is too old for an F1 driver? Fernando Alonso says he’s ready to race on into his late forties and Mark Hughes says he still has the talent, the adaptability and the burning desire to fight for a world championship — in fact, in some areas, he's better than any other driver.Plus: F1 is back on track this weekend - will we see a new frontrunner after a month of frantic factory work?More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/48zc2cS and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/48zc2cS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  F1 is being ruined: it's right to speak out 23.04.2026 43min

  As F1 announces changes to its rules in a bid to improve the racing, Mark Hughes and special guest Matt Bishop explain what changes we're likely to see and why fans should keep criticising the series when it delivers artificial racing.Plus: Matt explains why former Ferrari driver and Le Mans winner Michele Alboreto should be more highly rated, and Mark answers your questions on whether F1 cars will be as slow as F2 machines, and whether teams want to drop electrical power.More from Mark Hughes, Bryn Lucas and special guest Matt Bishop on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4vIv6PK and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4vIv6PK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  F1's 2026 relaunch: rule changes & engine upgrades unlocked 15.04.2026 38min

  This week's crunch F1 meeting looks likely to alter the energy split of the new power units: Mark Hughes examines who will be the big winners and losers, and asks what F1’s crisis of its own making says about the state of the sport?Plus: What is ADUO and why is it so important? And the real reason Max Verstappen’s engineer is moving to McLarenMore from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4mE8A6E and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4mE8A6E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why new F1 rules have punished Max Verstappen 09.04.2026 29min

  Two top F1 drivers punished by the new regulations — with two very different reactions. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc can’t race the way that they want to and Verstappen is threatening to quit. But Leclerc has built a team to help him master the new rules. Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas look at what’s going on.Plus: F1 faces a crunch meeting, and who is F1’s greatest-ever team boss?More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4cdes1T and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4cdes1T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  F1's youngest world champion? Why Antonelli is ready for title fight 02.04.2026 42min

  Leading the F1 title race at the age of just 19, Kimi Antonelli would be the youngest world champion in history if he tops the table at the end of the season.He's not just there by luck either. As Mark Hughes explains in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, the young Mercedes driver's victory at the Japanese Grand Prix revealed that he's got the raw pace on take on his more experienced team-mate George Russell in what could be an epic championship battle.Plus: F1 considers drastic action to ease safety fears - will not have to shorten grand prix? And why Max’s threats to quit should be taken seriously.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4bNmyPH and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4bNmyPH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Newey and Aston Martin: the real story 26.03.2026 38min

  It's all change at Aston Martin's F1 team — but all is not as it seems. Mark Hughes cuts through the noise to explain why Adrian Newey is set to step down as team principal; the clash at the top of the team that started it all; and why Jonathan Wheatley might be the perfect replacement.Plus: Why you shouldn't write Max Verstappen off in the Japanese Grand Prix, and the potential reason Mercedes is interested in an Alpine stake.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.