JORGY'S STRIPPING THE DIPPING

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Hodgkinson, one of the most influential and quietly impactful figures in modern motorsport leadership. With a career spanning over three decades, Peter’s journey took him from garage floors in the United States to the heart of Formula 1’s most successful era with the Mercedes AMG Petronas team. At Mercedes he served as Head of Build, where he was central to...

Season 5: F1 Preview - The calm before the storm, or is it another 2022? With Colin Johnston Ft: Malik Leigh. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts. Will this be a Hamilton trip or a Mercedes comeback?

In this episode of Jorgy’s Stripping the Dipping, we sit down with Carol Armstrong, FIA member and passionate advocate for the future of motorsport. From championing inclusivity and sustainability to shaping policies that keep racing safe, fair, and forward-looking, Carol offers a unique perspective from the very heart of motorsport’s global governing body. We explore how the FIA is driving change...

In this electrifying episode, we’re joined by Nicholas Longuet, a top-tier F1 Esports driver known for his razor-sharp racecraft, cool-headed strategy, and relentless drive on the virtual grid. With stints at Alpine and Alfa Romeo’s esports teams, Nicholas has consistently proven himself as one of the fastest and most consistent talents in the F1 Esports scene. 🎧 We dive into: 🏁 How Nicholas got...

"From Carbon to Caution: The Old-School Truths of F1 with Ian Jackson" In this refreshingly candid episode, Stripping The Dipping sits down with Ian Jackson, a former Formula 1 composite technician who spent years in the heart of the paddock, crafting the very parts that kept championship cars glued to the tarmac. Now retired and far removed from the glitz of the modern grid, Ian offers an unfilte...

In this high octane episode of Stripping The Dipping, we step into the fast-paced world of global motorsport events with the incredible Inés Yofre, a seasoned event operations specialist who's worked behind the scenes in both MotoGP and Formula 1. From organizing the chaos of race weekends to navigating the pressure of elite international sporting events, Inés shares her unique perspective on what...

Racing Through Time with Colin Johnston – F1, History & the Mercedes Connection In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined once again by motorsport historian, researcher, and returning friend of the show—Colin Johnston. A man who bridges the gap between the roaring past and the data-driven present, Colin offers fascinating insights into the evolution of motorsport, both on and off the track....

In this episode, we delve into the world of Australian motorsport with Dean Brooking, the founder and team director of JKD Racing. With over 20 years of racing experience across categories like HQ Holdens, Porsche Challenge, and Hyundai Excels, Dean brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the track. Dean shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of building JKD Racing into a competitive...

At just 19 years old, Aliyyah Koloc is already making waves across some of the toughest racing disciplines on the planet from extreme endurance events to truck racing and the grueling Dakar Rally. But her story goes far beyond speed and trophies. In this episode, Aliyyah opens up about her journey from a teenage racing prodigy to a role model in motorsport, and how she's using her platform as an a...

What happens when legal strategy meets motorsport adrenaline? In this episode of Stripping The Dipping, we sit down with John Hand, a UK-based motorsport lawyer and consultant whose journey through the high-speed, high-stakes legal side of racing is nothing short of fascinating. With a background in law and a passion for racing, John gives us an insider’s look into the often-overlooked world of mo...

Episode Description – Stripping The Dipping: Season 4, Episode 4 Guest: Paul Crawford – Head of Esports, Motorsport UK In this high-speed episode, we dive headfirst into the fast-evolving world of esports racing with none other than Paul Crawford, the Head of Esports at Motorsport UK. From the early days of GT Academy and World's Fastest Gamer to shaping national-level sim racing platforms, Paul h...

Albert Ruiz Gracia, Trackside Energy Management Engineer at Andretti Formula E Get ready for an electrifying start to Season 4 of Stripping The Dipping! In this episode, we dive into the world of Formula E with a true mastermind of energy management—Albert Ruiz Gracia, Trackside Energy Management Engineer at Andretti Formula E. Albert's journey into motorsport is nothing short of inspiring. From h...

Ever wondered what it takes to bring the world's biggest racing events to life? From crafting mind-blowing race visuals to ensuring motorsport content looks as fast as the cars themselves, Mateusz "Matt" Dajnowski is the creative mastermind behind the scenes. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of motorsport broadcasting, content creation, and the evolving landscape of digital storytellin...

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Welcome back to another thrilling season of Stripping The Dipping. And today we have a guest who's been instrumental in revolutionizing motorsport media. Joining us is Andrew van de Burgt, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Race Media. Andrew's journey through the fast-paced world of motorsport journalism is nothing short of inspiring. From his tenure as...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Thiemo Albers-Daly joins F1 Blag for the final episode of season 3. He can trace his passion motorsport back to the Schumacher-Ferrari era and his foray into communicating that passion to his days at Drive Tribe. Today Thiemo is an FIA accredited journalist, his work having f...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. One year ago, Thomas Nordquist was a car enthusiast, modifying his '93 Toyota Supra but hadn't raced a single seater car. After a Skip Barber Racing School programme, he finds himself on the Road to Indy, racing in the USF 2000 Series, following in the footsteps of Colton Her...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. The story of the 2024 Formula One season is "What has happened to Red Bull?" from McLaren MP4-4 levels of dominance last year, to a season that has seen eight race winners, and a ten race streak without the energy drink company on the top step of the podium. So who better to...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. George Morgan isn't just any motorsport commentator. He may well be the first to make the leap from the virtual booth to commentary boxes at some of the world's most famous circuits. George's first motor racing memory are the now immortalised words of Murray Walker, describin...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. We spoke to Will Kerrigan on the heels of him completing the final part of his Masters in Motorsport Engineering. He's already a motorsport technician for E3 Sports in the Ginetta series, and this episode will give you insights into what it's like to work in British motorspor...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. This weekend, Christoph Huber will lead the team that bears his name into the final round of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup in Germany, leading both the drivers' and teams' championship. Today's episode tells the tale of how Christoph got to this point, starting out as an F1 su...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Mike Yau was part of the UK's sim racing vanguard, Managing Director of the UK's premier motorsport simulator venue, Simply Race, which he founded long before it was a commonly understood leisure activity. In this episode, we find out about his journey, starting his motorspor...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Celso Neto currently sits 2nd in the TCX America touring car series, after a recent double victory at Road America. In this episode, we find out about his path into motorsport in Brazil and the US - including racing cars on the day his driving license arrived - and his aspira...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Christian Rose impressed so much the first time he drove a racing car, he turned professional there and then! Last year he finished top 3 in the points of the ARCA Menards series, on the road to Nascar. In this episode, find out which other sport Christian played at college t...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. It's DRIFT SEASON(tm) here at the podcast! Following our recent interview with Formula Drift co-founder and President Ryan Sage, in this episode we're delighted to bring you PROSPEC series driver, Nate Chen. Nate runs the #4 Toyota 86, in his fourth year in the Formul...

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Ziv Knoll is one half of Belgium's commentary dream team. He and Pierre Van Vliet cover Formula 1, Indycar and Le Mans. But his journey into the world of elite motorsport was unorthodox to say the least. In this episode, you'll find out how a diamond dealer, became th...