David Richards podcast

The reward for an early start for the podcast team was an hour-long chat with David Richards, chairman of Prodrive. A winner in the World Rally Championship as co-driver, he and Prodrive have gone on to feature at the top of all four-wheeled motor sport. He gives his views on the state of modern Formula 1 and WRC, Colin McRae, Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve. Plus modern GT racing's appeal, and he answers your many, many questions.

[@TheGT5Fan]

Fantastic interview! Such a good insight!

[@tensevo]

Great interview. RAC was how I got into motorsport. Safari was iconic rally. Sense of adventure, danger, endurance and adrenaline has gone. DR correct that sport needs a rethink.

[@readventurekids]

Good interview! Shame it wasn't a bit longer - Dave's obviously got so much to say about so many different areas of motorsport. Looking forward to another in the future!

[@Motorsportmagazine]

We do keep being asked to make them longer, but there's sadly only so much time we can keep people as busy as David at a desk chatting rather than working! Ed.

[@readventurekids]

Totally understand! It was merely an observation, not a criticism. Keep them coming!

[@ydclassics251]

Despite the very interesting content the set up is always very amateurish.

[@Elfwald]

That's the British way

[@theodentherenewed4785]

David Richards is part of the history of motorsport, an excellent guest to have for an interview.

[@TheAslakVind]

I am sorry, I love Motorsport and your magazine. And I have the deepest respect for you, the concept and obviously the editors. But the concept doesn´t work, if you need the editors there you need deeper questions, and less starstruckness. I saw the Tom K podcast, and it was even worse. Come on guys!

[@theodentherenewed4785]

I think that those prepared questions didn't work well in the situation with 3 editors, who could ask questions themselves. They should have prepared a list of questions and go one-by-one, however many they would find time for.

[@anothersucker-Youcantfixstupid]

Prodrive Isle of man TT team..??? Prodrive and bikes? Now thats exciting..