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Ep 86 with Jann Mardenborough (the original gamer to racer)
Some slightly ropey WiFi but we got there in the end!
Today we're joined by the original gamer to racer, Jann Mardenborough, who's career really took off in 2011 when he won Nissan's Playstation GT Academy competition, earning himself a drive in the Dubai 24, he then went on to compete in British GT, Blancpain GT Endurance Cup, Le Mans 24 hrs, F3, GP2, Super GT, Super Formula and Formulae E as sim and development driver.
He was named by Sports Pro Media as one of their 50 most marketable athletes in the world and we're delighted to have him, and his dog who makes a special appearance!
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