The reward for an early start for the podcast team was an hour-long chat with David Richards, chairman of Prodrive.

A winner in the World Rally Championship as co-driver, he and Prodrive have gone on to feature at the top of all four-wheeled motor sport. He gives his views on the state of modern Formula 1 and WRC, Colin McRae, Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve. Plus modern GT racing's appeal, and he answers your many, many questions.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy