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Series 1: Episode 8 - Simon Taylor - "Luck, hardwork and passion are the three key ingredients you need to work within motorsport journalism."
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Tom Cairns hosts Episode 8 of Cairns Catches Up. F1 historian Simon Taylor is today's guest, as he talks about his career within motorsport journalism including his F1 commentary days for BBC Radio and his time working within 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Episode contents:
Introduction - 0:00
Autosport - 4:28
Haymarket Magazines/challenges of working within journalism/Murray Walker - 7:41
Simon's career at BBC Radio - 20:50
1976 F1 Championship Decider in Japan/Simon's part in the Rush film - 26:17
Simon's involvements in the F1 Official Season Reviews/relationships with drivers/the dangers of racing - 34:10
1994 San Marino GP - 52:02
International F3000/rivalry between Nelson Piquet Jr. and Nico Rosberg - 1:05:13
24 Hours OF Le Mans and other endurance events - 1:10:10
Future of Simon Taylor - 1:21:41
Simon's advice on those wanting to work in motorsport - 1:26:21
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For your information, this podcast was recorded in April 2025.
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