Share

Formula For Success
Reviewing 2023 & witnessing Tommy Byrne’s brilliance
Season 1, Ep. 44
•
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!
Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
Produced by Whisper
Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange
Recorded & Edited by New Strange
More episodes
View all episodes
103. Otmar Szafnauer: Culture Clash At Alpine (Part 2)
19:26||Season 1, Ep. 103What stopped Otmar from joining Aston Martin? Why did he really leave Alpine?In Part 2, DC and EJ get into the big decisions that shaped Otmar’s career - from building a Jordan-style culture at Alpine to understanding what makes a winning team. He opens up about leadership, Red Bull’s talent poaching, and the challenges of managing people at the highest level of motorsport.Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange102. Otmar Szafnauer: Cars Too Reliable For Exciting Races? (Part 1)
21:11||Season 1, Ep. 102Are modern F1 cars too reliable to keep races unpredictable? And what does it take to become a team principal?DC and EJ sit down with former Alpine and Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer to hear how he climbed the ranks to lead multiple F1 teams. From his early days in the sport to the high-stakes decisions at the top, Otmar shares insider stories and whether bulletproof reliability has made racing less exciting.If you want to hear Part 2 of this interview NOW, you can join the FFS! Club and also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange101. EDDIE IS BACK! Lewis Crash & Bernie's Life Lessons
21:17||Season 1, Ep. 101PR power move or shaky start for Lewis? Is EJ’s ruthless business mind all Bernie’s fault?Eddie’s back, and there’s plenty to unpack. The pair dive into Lewis’s viral PR moment, his test run crash, and why it only fuels Ferrari’s global hype train. Plus, Eddie reveals how Bernie’s influence shaped the way he ran Jordan – and still plays a role in how he does business today.Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange100. Doomed Scottish Grand Prix Plans & Schumacher Rewind
44:01||Season 1, Ep. 100Could Scotland ever host a Grand Prix? What happened to Jackie Stewart's bold plans for a new track?In this episode, DC reveals the story behind Scotland’s failed Grand Prix dreams and why the plans never made it off the grid. Then, it’s a replay of Ralf Schumacher’s fascinating interview as he discusses team orders at the chaotic ’98 Belgian GP, life with EJ as a young driver, and lessons from his brother, Michael.Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange99. Berger Rewind, Brad Pitt & the Greatest F1 Film Ever
45:50||Season 1, Ep. 99What makes the perfect F1 film? Can Brad Pitt’s upcoming blockbuster take pole position?In this episode, DC kicks off with his thoughts on the greatest racing films, why Steve McQueen’s Grand Prix is still the one to beat, his man crush on Brad Pitt, and the story of his Silverstone Mission Impossible promo stunt with Tom Cruise. Then, it’s a classic replay from October ‘23 as Gerhard Berger joins DC and Eddie Jordan for a bag of laughs. The legendary Austrian driver shares tales of racing alongside Ayrton Senna, his surprising pre-race ritual, and the pranks he pulled on Eddie.Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange98. Newey Rewind & Are Rookies Ready For F1?
47:41||Season 1, Ep. 98Are rookies a financial burden on their teams? What does it take to get up to speed in Formula 1? This week, DC explores the financial impact of rookies in F1 and how long they have to prove themselves next season. Plus, we revisit DC & EJ's conversation with Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey, who shares career highlights, personal challenges, and untold stories from the pinnacle of motorsport.Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange97. Perez Out, Lawson In & Gachot Rewind
43:36||Season 1, Ep. 97Is Liam Lawson ready to challenge Max? No more VCARB? In this special FFS! episode, DC breaks down the 2025 F1 driver line-ups, with Liam Lawson replacing Checo at Red Bull and Isack Hadjar stepping into the Racing Bulls seat. Then, we revisit one of DC and Eddie Jordan’s favourite guests, Bertrand Gachot, whose road rage incident and prison stint paved the way for Michael Schumacher’s debut. Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New StrangeNew Year New Rules?
20:23|This week, we’re sharing some 2024 highlights from our Answer The Anchors bonus series, which is (usually) exclusively available to our FFS! Club subscribers. During these regular episodes, our ‘Massive Anchors’ get the chance to ask DC and EJ anything they like about life and motorsports. In this taster, we hear the story behind the FFS! theme tune, a discussion about changing F1’s points system, and some Michael Douglas tall tales!Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange96. EJ's Tallest Tales
30:36||Season 1, Ep. 96On this special Formula For Success episode, David Coulthard handpicks his favourite Eddie Jordan stories from the archives. Brace yourself for a best-of collection filled with outrageous antics, dodgy deals, and celebrity chaos as EJ spins his tallest tales.Anchors, you can now join the FFS! Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange