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With an unusual set of priorities, Formula One's stewards step in to deal with the big issue... Too much swearing!?!

We also look at the problems with the amount of flooded roads at the moment, and the reckless nature of some (but not all!) who get stuck in them.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/09/podcast-f1-swearing-flooded-roads-and-goodbye-daniel/

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In this episode:

• As Graham recalls a previous auction of a W196, we look forward to the RM Sotherby's sale of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 'Monza' Streamliner F1 car, valued at between $50 million and $70 million, from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
• Jim catches up with Formula One's return from its summer holidays
• Dave comments on the differences (and similarities) when driving in Canada rather than the UK.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-50-million-1954-mercedes-benz-w196-f1-car-up-for-auction/

Photo: 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 – https://flickr.com/photos/34128007@N04/33400321454 https://flickr.com/photos/prayitnophotography/

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Sorry, but the podcasters you downloaded are not here right now!

They're actually out and about driving a great selection of new cars at this year's SMMT Test Day.

So, stay tuned for a special episode coming soon!

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With all of the changes to the Formula One rules and regulations, Graham, Jim and Mike pick their way through the current situation, and then spread their motor sport wings to cover Formula E and WRC too!

As some light relief, they also talk about a "giant" VW Beetle seen on facebook....

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-a-focus-on-motor-sport-and-a-giant-beetle/

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In this episode:

• What cars are we looking forward to in 2022? From Citroen's AMI through to Ferrari's Purosangue... Now there's choice!
• Now we're into 2022, have all of the issues regarding the global chip shortage gone away? Er, no. Unfortunately not.
• The WRC goes hybrid. UKMT's Graham Benge talks to Ford and M-Sport about the changes.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-new-cars-of-2022/

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In this first episode of 2022:

• Good news on the "Smart Motorway" front
• Changes to the Highway Code - The "Hierarchy of Road Users"
• Upgrades to the FiST track car
• News of Mike's Orion "Onion" project
• Warm memories of 80s and 90s cars now considered "retro"

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-highway-code-changes-track-car-upgrades-and-80s-and-90s-retro/

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In this episode we discuss:

• The finale of the 2021 Formula One season... and congratulate whoever won!
• Toyota's all electric dreams... when we thought they favoured hydrogen
• Hopes of Christmas toys for children over 30!
• The glorious Farewell to a legend: “The Last Blast” short film about the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722"
• The achievements of "The UK in a Peel P50" reaching Lands End.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/12/podcast-ho-ho-ho-2021/

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In this episode:

• We pay tribute to Sir Frank Williams who has died aged 79
• Browse the web for Christmas gift ideas, good and bad!
• Admire Guy Martin's many and varied projects seen on TV
• and look forward to the "pop up" British Motor Show in Portsmouth for most of December

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/12/podcast-sir-frank-williams-christmas-gift-ideas-and-guy-martin-on-tv/

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In this edition of the UKMotorTalk podcast, Mike, Jim and Graham discuss:

• Another Brands Hatch track day in the FiST
• The launch of the British Motor Show 2022 at Farnborough, including how you can get involved if you have a 'modded' car, and the excellent work of Motor Club charity Sporting Bears.
• The final few races of the 2021 F1 season
• ... and the McLaren Audi rumours
• And finally, a charity drive from John O'Groats to Lands End in a Peel P50?!? GoFundMe Track their progress

For more:  https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/11/podcast-british-motor-show-2022-sporting-bears-and-f1-showdown/

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The clock change prompts a discussion about people not using headlights, driving lessons and 80s VW Golf interiors... No, you couldn't plan it if you wanted to!

Also getting the team's attention is the danger of "Smart" All Lane Running Motorways, London's newly expanded ULEZ zone, and the new Range Rover and Ora Cat.....

For more:  https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/11/podcast-new-range-rover-the-ora-cat-and-how-smart-are-smart-motorways/

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