Formula For Success

Did David Coulthard really say having sex before a race made him faster? What were the best and worst parts of the build up to a race? Who gets to keep all the trophies? DC and Eddie Jordan lift the lid on how F1 drivers prepare on race weekends. Plus, EJ addresses listeners' concerns over his infamous growl. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the sho...

How did Sylvester Stallone & Heidi Klum end up in DC’s car? Which deal saved Eddie from bankruptcy? What’s the future for F1 & Formula E in South Africa?   EJ & DC are looking back on their recent birthdays this week and have invited an old friend to join them. Sports marketing exec Iain Banner managed Rothmans sponsorship of the Williams F1 team in the 1990s. He went on to co-fou...

Are current controversies surrounding F1 damaging the sport? What did Carlos Sainz Sr. say to EJ after his son’s victory in Melbourne? Which team could have an all-Spanish driver line-up next year?  This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan look back on the drama from an eventful Australian Grand Prix. Plus, EJ has an idea how to fix ‘shambolic’ sprint races. Get in touch with DC and Eddie...

How was the iconic Jordan 191 created? What's it like working for Bernie Ecclestone and Eddie Jordan? Why have Mercedes stopped being able to produce a race winning car? Former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins DC and EJ on FFS this week. Plus Eddie reveals an unfortunate side effect from working in the stressful world of F1. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper....

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix. EJ raves about Ferrari's Oliver Bearman's impressive F1 debut in Saudi Arabia, claiming the sport has a new megastar, while DC thinks Alpine need to get their act together quickly.   Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram ,...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with former Jordan Grand Prix, Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley. The Brit reminisces about his time with Felipe Massa and Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari and believes seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton can bring back the glory days to Ferrari.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following th...

DC and EJ's excitement for the season builds as they weigh up the new Red Bull car design, why engineers don't get paid like drivers, and what Lewis's departure means for George at Mercedes. Plus, Eddie makes a bold prediction about a possible future for Andretti in F1. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Twitter and TikTok . Pr...

Dive into an episode brimming with wit, wisdom, and a dash of rivalry as David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan are joined by P1's Matt and Tommy. Together, they dissect the upcoming F1 season, sharing laughs, bold predictions, and inside stories. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Twitter and TikTok . Produced by  Whisper Execu...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about F1 having no rookies on the grid for the 2024 season. EJ calls out the 10 F1 teams for not investing in rookie drivers for the new season, while DC thinks the F1's decision to deny Andretti's application will have a negative impact on the sport. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Insta...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan talk about seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s massive decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. EJ claims Hamilton regularly spoke with Ferrari last season, while DC thinks his future Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc will provide more competition than his current Mercedes teammate George Russell. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing&n...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the latest F1 news. EJ believes the F1’s decision to oust Barcelona for Madrid as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026 will cause more friction between the two cities, while DC praises Ferrari’s decision to extend Charles Leclerc’s contract. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on I...

This week, we have a special episode as Eddie Jordan and 25-time world champion Adrian Newey catch up with an old friend in Cape Town, 1979 F1 world champion Jody Scheckter. The 73-year-old remembers leaving his home country during apartheid to achieve his dream, racing with Gilles Villeneuve at Ferrari and being the only South African to win an F1 world title.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie...

This week, former Jordan Grand Prix, Williams and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The German recalls obeying team orders at the ’98 Belgian Grand Prix, dealing with EJ as a young F1 driver and learning from his older brother, Michael Schumacher.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagr...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan pay tribute to the late Gil de Ferran, who sadly passed away last month. Gil’s former teammate, Paul Stewart, sits down with DC and EJ as they reflect on their close friend’s highly successful motor racing career and share their favourite memories of Gil.    Everyone at Formula for Success extends their deepest condolences to the de Ferran fami...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite F1 wingmen. DC believes any driver who could handle working alongside seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher deserves credit, while EJ thinks DC is a strong contender as the best F1 wingman.     We hope our loyal Anchors had a lovely New Year and here’s to an even bigger 2024.     We recorded thi...

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...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan sit down with a very special guest - Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. The 64-year-old reveals he nearly left Red Bull three times, what it was like working with a young DC and Ron Dennis at McLaren, and surviving his horrific bike crash in Croatia. FFS would like to thank our amazing Anchors for listening and sending in their questions every week. We woul...

This week, David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan drive down memory lane to discuss their favourite F1 tracks.  Plus, DC remembers when Jake Humphrey, EJ and Martin Brundle laughed at him on national television after predicting Sebastian Vettel would win the 2010 world title.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Twitter and...

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan reveal their favourite rivalries in F1 history. DC believes the Prost and Senna era was the best, while EJ thinks the Hamilton and Rosberg rivalry comes out on top.    Plus, DC settles his feud with a former world champion.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Twitter and TikTok ....

David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan break down the 2023 season. They cover Max Verstappen’s recording breaking campaign, Ferrari and Mercedes’ up and down season and McLaren’s resurgence under Andrea Stella. Check out DC playing the accordion in lederhosen with Steve Jones here: bit.ly/3sWW0Yw Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Tw...

Former F1 driver Martin Donnelly sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Northern Irishman opens up about his horrific crash at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez and working as an FIA steward during the Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg rivalry.    Content Warning: The following audio contains material that some listeners may find disturbing.  Get in touch with DC and Eddie...

Former F1 driver Martin Donnelly sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Northern Irishman remembers growing up in Belfast in the 1970s, racing against future F1 drivers in Formula 3 and forming a special relationship with a three-time F1 world champion. Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram , Twitter and TikTok . Produ...

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. Formula For Success is brought to you i...

In part two, Damon Hill remembers driving in hostile weather conditions in Suzuka to keep his F1 title bid alive. Plus, Eddie thanks him for helping Jordan Grand Prix secure their maiden win in the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, while David tries to avoid talking about the crash with Schumacher in the same race. Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1 Manager 2023. Drive every decis...

Former F1 world champion Damon Hill sits down with David Coulthard and Eddie Jordan. The Brit’s route to the F1 summit wasn’t like other drivers. He remembers fighting to earn an F1 driver’s seat in his late 20s, making his F1 debut at the age of 32 in 1992, competing against a young Michael Schumacher and securing the F1 title in 1996. Formula For Success is brought to you in association with F1...