"Lando was MAGIC!" | Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard react to Imola & respond to Horner coverage

BONUS EPISODE: The day after the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan get together for a bonus episode of FFS! They discuss their thoughts on the race, McLaren's improvements and clarify press reports regarding Christian Horner, Eddie and Adrian Newey.
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[@GrandPrixDecals]

“*We* have yet to decide what Adrian himself wants to do” EJ 😂

[@openbabel]

yes he is going to design a new racing hull series for oyster yachts based on groundbreaking designs of the Americas cup..All this after enjoying his new oyster and help suitably disabled uk adults on the Global Oyster challenge Then he will produce work for Ferrari, including a road going LME car with McLaren.

[@AdrianDowthwaite]

I understand EJ manages for Adrian. So while Adrian will make the ultimate choice, I take it EJ will be part of the "we" he mentioned.

[@MrEo89]

@@AdrianDowthwaitethis right here. that’s exactly what Eddie was implying.

[@spilot1016]

@@AdrianDowthwaite bingo

[@ozholiday]

A rookie doing a sprint in my car before the big day….. bwahahahaha no chance

[@lamppostwillie]

Another masterclass in banter. Thanks, gents.

[@Alan.livingston]

I genuinely laughed out loud when DC gave EJ crap about his “two for me, one for you” accounting.

[@scottyskydog]

Personally the media has a tendency to lose sight of the facts/ truth! Love your podcast, zero click bait, bullshyt or ego!

[@procatprocat9647]

They are simply doing their job and maximising their opportunities within the current envelope.

[@db-mp2of]

A Wendlinger Interview, and a new FFS, what a great way to start the day

[@brendanmaguire4134]

Excellent idea EJ on the sprint race.. 👍👍✌🇮🇪

[@Hell-Hound1]

Could you really see Max giving up his car to let a newbie have a thrash around in? You'd need a 3rd car if this to become a thing.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@Hell-Hound1 or make it a 10-car race so each team got at least one untouched(uncrashed) car. I don't think the idea or others, are relevant. F1 Media owners want the big stars race anyway.

[@dthomaable]

This is my first time listening to this podcast. I am such a huge fan.. these two together are a lot of fun to listen to..

[@daniwalmsley611]

I really enjoy DC as a commentator both on and off track. And EJ is such a character. Definitely going to have to lidten to the back catalogue

[@Johnonayacht]

We need more Imolas. The new tracks without gravel is insane. No other sport allows you to be out of bounds without a penalty.

[@garethbain9125]

Is this sarcasm?

[@briansteele2723]

Yes and binning Monaco, despite the heritage and glamour it brings

[@KXF41]

WRC cut the track whenever they can

[@zacksmith9864]

I agree we need more gravel on some tracks but they do not need to be like imola, because it's near impossible to pass on imola

[@pisderata]

imaging if instad of these almost parkings at Miami, Vegas, Madrid next... they created a big ass intense circuit with gravel

[@usedtoexistonce]

the sprint idea is brilliant

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

I'm glad that someone as prominent as Eddie is championing the sprint race for rookies idea. It would b a great way to give these drivers a chance, and would add more interest to the race weekends.

[@MrACOUSTICPETE]

Agree ,but using last year's cars ? Potential wrecking of the current car for the Sunday race could be more than a slight problem !😅

[@fishyouwerehere3604]

So watch the same guys race F2 then race again in F1 cars because….. becauseeeee…. Um….. because….. help me out here…

[@Mark-ho6xy]

@@fishyouwerehere3604 Because not all F2 drivers can cut it in F1, some drivers that do well in the lower categories don't always do well in F1 so by giving them the opportunities to race current F1 cars it would show the teams who's ready to make the switch to F1. When teams can see how the rookies are performing the teams won't taking as much risk if they decide to sign them up. I think it's a good idea but allowances might be needed regarding accident damage, if a car is damaged in the sprint then repairs shouldn't be included in the budget cap, also it might be a good idea to limit the sprint to one car per team, a grid with only ten cars might limit pile ups in the first corner etc . Waivers might be needed if the rookies don't have the required super licence points and the sprint races could also form a mini championship with the winner getting FIA sponsorship to race in F1 in the following season.

[@nrjonesy]

whilst Lando needed a couple more laps, it reminded me of the glory days of Mansell on a charge.. was great to see, seems too often no one is able or willing to throw it to the wind and go for it.. don't know if it's the talent or the modern tyres. Kudos to Lando.

[@MrBritishComedy]

What we do need for Imola to become more exciting again is to re-model Tamburello and Villeneuve to what they used to be, install tech pro barriers, and move the stream behind Tamburello underground to get a big run-off area. That way, we get an amazing run up to Tosa, which will give drivers more of an opportunity to overtake. That is one thing, the other thing is that we need smaller, narrower cars that provide a better slipstream, so we can get rid of DRS.

[@tbz1551]

5:50 That’s a fabulous idea!

[@cypher50]

Seriously, this would be a game changer for the sprint format. It gives it a unique use case, gives the reserve driver a much bigger emphasis, and would even drive demand to have more sprint races.

[@thebolsta]

I can't imagine a world where drivers like Max, Lewis, Alonso would give up their car for a rookie, and risk crashing it in a sprint race. I don't think the teams would be too keen on the idea with cost caps either.

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

​@@thebolsta just hav one car per team in the rookie sprint race. It would reduce the risk for the teams.

[@Domenicxx]

@@thebolstayep no chance teams ever agree to it.

[@thebolsta]

@@the_lost_navigator7266 That would give half the grid a points advantage in the drivers championship.

[@marantamil459]

Love your podcasts, it's great to listen to you both

[@hendrikdogge4492]

This is the definition of quality content. Thank you very much, gentlemen!

[@juliannasheridan8804]

My dad would of love to see you two doing interviews together he love hearing drivers and owner who give there opinions ❤

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

Enjoyed that, thanks guys! Do love the banter and of course Eddie never sits on the fence! 🙂

[@Ferrier70]

Please we need this podcast every post race from now on. 😄

[@seany3d]

Nice surprise to get early edition here :) would love to see ye next week

[@theok229]

Amazing podcast, finally, such a refreshing break from the current media posts. Thank you gentlemen.

[@user-fz7zh6px5n]

Love you guys! I could listen for hours.

[@erikdanielsen2691]

This has become my favorite podcast, thank you guys😀

[@nogigging431]

Again a very appreciated podcast! I'm a long-long-time fan of motorsport in general and i'm really looking forward to see how Eddy's idea unfolds for the Formula Rookie Races! (Fomula F1RR! That would be so exciting!

[@mattmartin8366]

Total DC and EJ class as usual

[@adrianmedforth3033]

Great podcast. These two work together well. Informative and funny.

[@cyberfutur5000]

It makes me really happy to hear EJ talk about his sprint race ideas, because it's exactly what I think they should do but for some details that probably make EJ''s plan more realistic, given that he's Eddi feckin Jordan and knows how F1 works and I'm just a sofa person with a TV^^. But It's cool to have an idea and then a year later you hear someone who actually knows the sport and is still in it's circles say almost the same thing. Now we just need EJ to become FIA president, or something ;)

[@markvandermolen7181]

Really enjoying this podcast. Great banter!

[@MRGTR-94]

Love these podcasts guys. It's raw, it's insightful and it's very entertaining. Keep up the good work! 🏎️

[@johndansby3620]

Two extremely knowledgeable F1 insiders providing much needed clarity on an exciting 2024 F1 season…thanks!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Another brilliant episode and insight

[@daveb675]

Thank you gentlemen, 1st time I've listened and really enjoyable, what a great balanced commentary.

[@f1kwa399]

Excellent, I love these👍

[@robertmailer4978]

Great stuff!!

[@lanceourednik1844]

Love the these two. Watching them play off each other is great to watch!!!

[@stathiskratimenos7249]

McLaren is back and is fantastic!!!💪🔥🇬🇧

[@gogglespisano8631]

Well done again lads ! 🍻

[@ryanparkin6156]

Great idea on the sprint EJ

[@Flippingwolfresells]

ABOUT TIME EDDIE. I have been saying this for a few years now. My idea was for teams to have the ability to sub drivers - and have a compulsary two Substitutions a year for each team. I am a big fan of Drugovic and Pourchaire - i think they are stronger than the likes of even Bearman and Lawson if you compare their F2 records. Sprints for the academy drivers. It also forces regular drivers to up their games. Eddie Jordan - why are you not president of the FIA???

[@samghost13]

That was and really is the best idea for Rookie Drivers! Let them do that Sprint Race! I mean i don't like them sprint what ever but with Rookies that would change the whole thing! What a cool Idea from Eddie!

[@rqdtv]

You should record every interview/interaction with the press. When they whip out their digital voice recorder, you do the same.

[@DavidFerriday]

EJ is bang on with the spint races having a 10GP limit for the drivers on the grid. Why don't the FIA lower the entry requirements and make it a way for the top 3 finishers to get a superlicence at the end of the season? it would be a super way of giving the latest talent a way in.

[@liefhebber2u]

What I really enjoy is the cameraderie between the younger drivers off the track without the helmet. Max and Lando are great friends and also rivals but they respect each other. Max was genuinely happy for his friend to win his first race. That is special. The media loves to create drama where there is none. I think few drivers truly hate each each other.

[@stujor2the2ndcoming]

Brilliant ! Fun Interesting and fact filled.

[@michaeleldridge3606]

Love everything about this.

[@kareemnazir7269]

Love your podcast brother Coulthard with Eddie Jordan so professional and knowledgeable and very informative! Keep it up mate ! I’ve met you on many occasions in Bahrain and Saudi as my family were ine of the investors in Saudia Williams in that Era being I’m half Saudi half British and were dear friends with Frank and Patrick head and obviously Alan Jones! Keep up your talented spectacular performance on this sensational podcast! Cheers ! 🇬🇧🇸🇦🇬🇧🇸🇦

[@Brownie6490]

Sprint race format: Great idea, Eddie!

[@davidatkinson3542]

Great idea EJ re Sprint race

[@Dean0017]

Great show guys!!! I have a new found respect for Eddie now. I guess that I've never really understood him before. He can take it just as much as he can dish it out.

[@FS02TER]

EJ's idea about the sprint races is genius. Gets my vote!

[@LFC_RAD]

If Lando was magic then Max was absolutely phenomenal.

[@1Three8Fiver]

Actually LOVE EJ's idea for the sprint races.

[@WouterLadru.Amsterdam]

Nothing to ad, amazing podacst! So keep up this F@ing good podcast ;)

[@richboy900]

Love to see McLaren back up there, it's been too long. Sucks the regulations will change just as they find performance with Ferrari closing in on red bull also.

[@TriumphRascal]

I totally agree with EJ about sprint races. Great idea

[@derekjirwin]

Thank you for this suprise podcast… we haven’t decided what to do.. I think that’s EJ code for whatever number you’re thinking of teams 1-5 you need to go back to your piggy banks and add 40%. 15 for Adrian and of course 25% for the bold EJ. Yachts don’t grow on trees you know.

[@user-yn5zi7lu2n]

Well done guys another great chat. Looking forward to Monaco. Would love to see Charles win at home. 🤞

[@Mac-jc8hd]

i think Piastri is going a long long way, watch him go

[@procatprocat9647]

No shit. If you are a betting person, you will be betting on the 1:1 options.

[@S682]

I love Eddie's idea for the sprint races!!!! It would make them interesting.

[@dschoene57]

Watching DC and Eddie taking the piss out of each other is just hilarious, especially when Eddie is such an easy target 😆

[@englishmaninfrance661]

That's a great idea for the sprints Eddie

[@Coatsey007]

EJ, that was a great speech about Adrian and Ferrari, but how’s it going to look if he joins Ferrari?

[@richardlawton1023]

Thanks what do you think about bringing back the push to pass engine mode?

[@ruledtrendy5066]

That's a great idea for the sprint races

[@erikahuxley]

23:05 love this

[@cyberfutur5000]

13:00 I think Oscar is "scary" (in a really good way), he isn't there yet but he's much closer than a year ago and if he plays his cards right, has the needed luck with the car and all that, two or three years from now he could be something special. On his day he has Charles one lap pace and (at least for a few laps) Landos race pace. All he needs is more experience and to learn from all the things worth learning. I honestly think he could get "Max good."

[@user-rx6eg8bl1s]

both of these two men offer hilarity and honest evaluations only one comment many might agree with in msport F is far too accentuated let's kick it away and apply fresh clean fillers showing real mind over matter

[@SpeedBrazilOficial]

AMAZING ❤

[@MichaelCastorena]

I really would like to see young drivers do the "sprint weekends" and some of the back markers to have fill ins like David was thinking

[@ianadriaanse8705]

DC you and EJ are tops love your videos.

[@kyborgarner9762]

Holy f this is hilarious Nando hahaha I’m subscribing

[@Alan.livingston]

Nice to get some content from people who are actually in the sport.

[@mutleyeng]

not an Aussie, but for reasons that not important, i watch a lot of Aussie media, and i see very little about Oscar. He is still just a tad behind lando on tyre management, they approach weekends quite differently, but come quali and race, Oscar i believe is incredibly closely matched with Lando. I do believe McLaren have the best pairing in F1

[@cornishcactus]

This is why the Ch4 coverage is so much better ( in my humble ) than the Sky. Despite Sky having ex drivers and presenters from previous incarnations, Ch4 ( or more importantly Whisper and DC ) are more connected to the deep heart of F1, they aren't just there to present a race, they manage drivers and personal, have close friendships with others and that gives what is meant to be a 2nd fiddle highlights team as much if not more clout and access than the big money players. Thank you for saving free to view coverage, keep doing what you're doing and hopefully one day Liberty will see the value in free to air full coverage and do the opposite to FE which I watched for 10 years before it got put behind a paywall. It'd be a shame for over 30 years of F1 watching to go the same way.

[@CGDeluxe]

Living the dream lads 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🏁

[@magnusmacdonald2810]

How I would have loved to eat a dinner and chat with you Eddie, on top of my bucket list.

[@MooncricketsInc]

Hakkinen,Brawn,Irvine or Prost interview at Monaco?

[@dopy8418]

Would like to compare Norris and Piastri Laptimes…. I think Piastri got bad luck recently but he’s as strong as Norris…

[@GavinCatoPhotography]

Eddie, the idea of juniors doing sprint races is incredible.

[@fredjohan1666]

Eddie is right...sprint race with 20 young new racers..so they can see whats out there.👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🏁🏁 best idea ever. And no more DRS. That sucks. Let them race for a place.🏎

[@jonathanlewis1352]

I absolutely love EJ’s idea on the SPRINT RACE. LIBERTY, LISTEN AND LEARN.

[@GlenB-qo7wd]

I absolutely agree with EJ sprint races have no place in F1 Like he said maybe use em for up and coming Drivers Lando wouldn't have passed max even with extra 2/3 laps

[@reet-ko9lg]

Catching is one thing passing is another

[@dbfhorses]

"A little foot massage" Lol 😀

[@openbabel]

Thank you Eddie for arguing the point I made about having the sprint race only for reserve drivers. However, this could be expended further. As the calendar expands, the pressure on teams and drivers increases. This will require three driver teams. The third junior driver should be locked into completing two of the 24 races in any one season.

[@agr9380]

good on you eddie… great idee regarding the sprint races… 1000 points… 20 out of 10

[@ThruGoesSamilton]

Great idea about having young drivers in the sprints EJ 👍🏼

[@rs660alec3]

EJ’s ideas for the sprints is quite good. Reserve drivers only, goes towards constructors . Interesting, but it would never happen

[@maltwhiskey1424]

There was only 1 "Driver of the Day" .. and that wasn't Lando .. such a shame !!

[@RoysIdea]

I would have voted differently, but was to much into this potential battle to vote :D

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

I've said the following about sprint races until my blue face is almost Scottish; The winning driver gets 2 points, all other finishing the race gets 1 point apiece. The teams get the points normally awarded to drivers and teams combined. Anticipated affect; 1) opportunity for different drivers to show skills & potential 2) strategic positioning of cars during race to benefit team over drivers 3) refreshing slant on a much loved sport. I'll stop short of introducing a ford/stream crossing, but then again......?

[@cyberfutur5000]

14:17 (third comment, youtube will like that^^) I think EJ is right, getting close and getting past isn't the same. Not to diminish Landos achievement, I still don't get how he managed to pull this, and he drove amazingly, but I think his only chance to win would have been to chase Max like a mad man and try to force him of track with all 4 wheels and to then win on a technicality. (or pass max when he goes off, but it's Max, so even a small mistake would be hard to force and since there was no time for that anyway, what does it matter?) On another track, yes one lap (or, you know... leaving the pit in front of Checko) could have done the trick, but not with those boat mobiles in Imola.

[@RoysIdea]

Others weren’t able to overtake their adversaries from even 0.5 seconds. Plus that Piastri wasn’t able to overtake a slower Sainz for many laps

[@JJ.R-xs8rf]

*_""Lando was MAGIC!"_* Don't exaggerate so much, he quickly got closer because of the better tires.

[@adamfry1125]

The better tyres??! He stopped earlier than Max. They were the same compound and older than Max's. He looked after them better than everyone so a lot of credit goes to Lando.

[@blakeelliott408]

"saw really good over taking" with no competitive over takes all race what the hell is Jordon talking about.

[@miguelmota5980]

I agree with Eddie. Sprint races should be for the test drivers. It would give them a venue to show what they can do.

[@syncmonism]

It's hard not to like Nando! :D

[@Sashquatsch]

Bravo

[@Alex-xg8py]

Just discovered this show and WOW Ive missed this banter after loosing BBC F1. Subbed

[@Noah-kh4lm]

This race gives a meaning to let me put the Kettle on for the 10 time

[@tonystewart7287]

Liam Lawson so deserves a F1 drive, such a talent

[@forceghostmarty]

is it just me or is david gradually turning into the old guy from the pixar movie "up!" lol

[@degeautdfanfirst]

Dont worry DC i Get ya Media always Twist things

[@degeautdfanfirst]

F1 the Pinnacle

[@gm_28]

Mclaren has another problem which is “Killer instinct” of the lack of it actually! I dont think Lando or Oscar has it to the degree Max has it. Thats why Max is very much hated and Lando and Oscar arent. I am curious if it changes once Mclarens car can challenge Redbull more and more

[@Ben-go1iq]

The reason people currently like Mcalren is cause they are the underdog against RB, that will change if McLaren become dominant

[@markshearer1831]

I'm not sure about the killer instinct in Lando but make no mistake Oscar is a very different deal and he has the backing, support and mentorship of Mark Webber