Spygate - The scandal that shook F1 to its core

And Colossally That's History! - the podcast that reappraises motor racing history - is back for a second season!

In episode 1, join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they embark on a critical reexamination of the remarkable Formula 1 'spygate' scandal of 2007, which centred around the transfer of confidential technical information between two engineers from F1’s biggest and most historic teams, Ferrari and McLaren.

Matt (who was editor of F1 Racing Magazine at the time and in the paddock throughout 2007) and Richard (who was writing for the Guardian) explain how the saga unfolded, how personal tensions between McLaren boss Ron Dennis and FIA president Max Mosley pushed McLaren to the brink, and how the intense rivalry between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton sent the scandal into overdrive.

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Producer: Jonny Reynolds

With special thanks to Tim Silvey for studio support

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And Colossally That's History!

And Colossally That’s History! (the name a reference to a famous line of Murray Walker commentary) is the podcast that takes an unadulterated look at the earth-shattering events, epic sagas and huge characters that have shaped motor racing history. From Grand Prix racing as a tool of the Nazi war machine to how Ayrton Senna’s death shaped modern F1, hosts Matt Bishop and Richard Williams will discuss and dissect these topics as only they can, bringing new insight and fresh perspectives that help explain how motor racing moved from niche past-time to the multi-billion-dollar sporting spectacle of today.

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• No. of episodes: 41
• Latest episode: 2025-11-29
• History Leisure Automotive

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