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Formula For Success

F1 Recap & Drinking with Rod Stewart

Season 1, Ep. 37

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.


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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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