Interviews

Interviews delve into the lives and careers of some of the most interesting and influential motorsport personalities. From former and current drivers to team bosses and other key figures in the industry, we bring you exclusive insights and perspectives from those who know the sport best.

Through these interviews, we explore the motivations, challenges, and successes that have shaped the careers of our featured personalities. We ask tough questions and encourage our interviewees to share their honest opinions and experiences, giving our readers a rare glimpse into the world of motorsport.

My Reflections: Bob Tyrrell
Formula 1

My Reflections: Bob Tyrrell

"When my father, Ken Tyrrell, first entered Formula 1® in 1968, it was with a Matra chassis, constructed near Paris by the French aerospace company. I was still at school then." "Tyrrell became a f...

Formula 1Meet F1 Driver-turned-Presenter, David Coulthard

Meet F1 Driver-turned-Presenter, David Coulthard

There’s something appealing about the simplicity of David Coulthard’s helmet design as featured in the Automobilist poster. We cut up with our brand ambassador - no easy feat as he’s always on the ...

Formula 1Gentleman racer: In conversation with Pedro de la Rosa

Gentleman racer: In conversation with Pedro de la Rosa

The dog-eat-dog world of top level motor racing has a tendency to bring out the apex predator in drivers, leading to the sort of single-minded pursuit of glory that’s easy to admire but often hard ...

Formula 1Great Scot: In Conversation with Paul di Resta

Great Scot: In Conversation with Paul di Resta

Though these days he’s known as much for his expert analysis on air with the sky sports F1 crew as for his on-track Grand Prix racing exploits with force India from 2011 to 2013, Paul di Resta hasn...

Formula 1The Finnish Speedster: In conversation with Heikki Kovalainen

The Finnish Speedster: In conversation with Heikki Kovalainen

One of the few positives in this difficult time when most of the world is in 'lockdown' is that Automobilist’s racing ambassadors have time to chat. We caught up with Heikki Kovalainen, who is mean...

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Formula EA New Formula for Success: in Conversation with Jérôme D'Ambrosio

A New Formula for Success: in Conversation with Jérôme D'Ambrosio

In 2011, the FIA considered a bold question: would fans flock to a new racing series designed to create a cleaner world by demonstrating the potential of electric vehicles? Nine years later, the a...

Formula 1Safety First: in Conversation with Bernd Mayländer

Safety First: in Conversation with Bernd Mayländer

With Formula one’s 2020 pre-season testing just days away, teams and their drivers are gearing up for what is certain to be an exhilarating campaign. But constructors and pilots are not the only on...

24h Le MansJean Guichet: A Conversation with the “Dean” of Endurance

Jean Guichet: A Conversation with the “Dean” of Endurance

In 1967, Jean Guichet was part of Ferrari’s endurance racing team that countered Ford’s historic dominance the year before. At the 1967 24 hours of Daytona, Guichet’s co-pilot was the late Pedro Ro...

Moto GPCatching up with Mick Doohan, the legendary Aussie who dominated MotoGP racing for years

Catching up with Mick Doohan, the legendary Aussie who dominated MotoGP racing for years

Automobilist had the opportunity to speak with 5 times consecutive 500CC World Champion Mick Doohan at the 2019 Czech motorcycle Grand Prix. Watch, listen, or read along on the link as Doohan discu...

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