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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The tragic coronations of America's only F1 champions, Hill and Andretti (01:29:58)
For the season finale of And Colossally That's History, Matt and Richard tell the twin stories of Phil Hill and Mario Andretti; two American drivers who couldn't have been more different, but who'll b...
20+ hours at the wheel - 6 of the craziest Le Mans drives (00:58:50)
As we near the end of another marathon year of motor racing, Matt and Richard thought it was the perfect time to reminisce about marathon performances at motor racing’s most celebrated test of enduran...
The Triple Crown champion - Remembering Graham Hill (01:14:41)
On the latest episode of And Colossally That’s History, Matt Bishop and Richard Williams raise a glass to Graham Hill, killed 50 years ago this week, along with five members of his team, in a light ai...
Robert Kubica - The lost champion of F1’s modern era (00:56:43)
On the latest episode of And Colossally That's History, Matt and Richard reflect on the career of Robert Kubica, regarded by many as the lost champion of F1’s modern era.They describe Robert's path to...
The highs and lows of Honda's rollercoaster F1 journey (01:16:30)
The latest episode of And Colossally That’s History tells the rollercoaster story of Honda’s involvement in Formula 1.Join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they explain how founder Soichuro Honda’s...
Jack Brabham's unique achievement - and why it'll never be matched (01:00:52)
On this week’s Colossally, Matt and Richard reappraise the career of a driver whose unique achievement in winning the F1 world championship in a self-built machine bearing his own name will likely sta...
Brazil 2008: The title showdown that had it all (00:59:44)
As F1 2025 heads towards a spectacular conclusion, we wind the clock back to arguably the greatest title showdown of them all, which happened 17 years ago this coming Sunday: Brazil 2008.It's a race t...
The amazing story of F1’s craziest track - and why grand prix racing never went back (01:05:19)
Pescara, a seaside town halfway down Italy’s Adriatic coast, stands proudly in the record books for having been home to the longest track ever used in Formula 1.Made up of 15.9 miles of country roads,...
Adrian Newey: The making of an F1 design genius (01:13:13)
Today, Adrian Newey is widely recognised as an F1 design genius, with his cars having been driven to 14 drivers’ world titles, 12 constructors’ titles, and more than 220 Grand Prix victories. But wher...
The Bruce McLaren story: A life measured in achievement, not in years alone (01:18:15)
Colossally is back, and Matt and Richard are kicking off season 4 with an in-depth look at the extraordinary life of Bruce McLaren, the man who founded and gave his name to this year's constructors' w...
Coming soon - And Colossally That's History: Season 4! (00:01:33)
If you’ve missed your weekly fix of Colossally, fear not because Matt and Richard will shortly return with Season 4 of the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Motor racing’s first superstar: The legend of Tazio Nuvolari (01:15:54)
On the final episode of season 3, Richard and Matt wax lyrical about a driver whose name might be unfamiliar to many motor racing fans, but who could be regarded as the sport's first bonafide supersta...
Mika Hakkinen: F1's 'luckiest' champion? (01:09:51)
On this week's episode of And Colossally That's History! Richard Williams and Matt Bishop look back on the career of Mika Hakkinen, and in particular how he was able to overcome - thanks to a consider...
Lotus 72: The car that changed F1 forever (01:11:40)
On the latest episode of And Colossally That's History! Richard and Matt are reappraising the legacy of one of F1's most enduring cars: The Lotus 72.Named by no less than Adrian Newey as the car he wi...
Silverstone 1950: The amazing stories behind the very first world championship F1 race (01:12:31)
On this week’s episode of And Colossally That’s History! Matt and Richard wind the clock back to 1950, as they reappraise the very first race of the F1 world championship era, which took place at Silv...
Eddie Jordan: F1’s biggest overachiever? (01:16:39)
On this week’s episode, Matt and Richard look back on the life and career of Eddie Jordan, who very sadly died of cancer, on March 20th this year, at the age of 76. For the generation who grew up on F...
F1's infamous 'crashgate' scandal (01:10:46)
On this week’s episode, Matt and Richard look back at the controversial ‘crashgate’ scandal, when it emerged that the Renault driver Nelson Piquet Junior deliberately crashed during the 2008 Singapore...
The quickest driver in F1 history? Jim Clark remembered (01:28:10)
On the latest episode of Colossally, join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they reappraise the life and career of a driver regarded by many as the quickest to ever sit in a Formula 1 car: Jim Clark...
Back from the brink: How Frank Williams survived (and his team thrived) in 1986 (01:02:34)
Today, Williams are a mainstay on the Formula 1 grid and one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, having amassed nine constructors’ world championships, seven drivers’ world championship...
Enzo Ferrari: The uncompromising path to F1 immortality (Part 2) (01:16:20)
Matt Bishop and Richard Williams return with part two of their two-part mini series on the life and legacy of one of motorsport’s most important and enduring individuals: Enzo Ferrari.They finished th...
Enzo Ferrari: From middling racing driver to winning constructor (Part 1) (01:12:17)
Ferrari is the most famous and celebrated marque in motorsport, and one of the most recognisable brands in the world - but how much do you really know about its founder, Enzo Ferrari?If your answer to...
Bernie Ecclestone: His three decades as F1’s most powerful man (Part 2) (01:22:22)
Matt and Richard round off season 2 of the pod with the second half of our mini-series on Bernie Ecclestone, the man who, as F1's long-term commercial rights holder, did more than anyone else to turn ...
Bernie Ecclestone: His rise from used car salesman to F1 supremo (Part 1) (01:12:28)
We're rounding off season 2 of And Colossally That's History with a two-part mini-series on none other than Bernie Ecclestone, who, as Formula 1’s commercial rights holder, was F1’s most powerful indi...
Moss vs Hawthorn: The race to be Britain’s first F1 champion (01:25:46)
As many as 10 British drivers have become world champion since the inauguration of the Formula 1 world championship in 1950, but only one had the distinction of being the first person from his country...
France's 'golden generation' of Formula 1 race winners (01:04:46)
The latest episode of Colossally has a distinctly French flavour, as Matt and Richard look back on a golden age of French Formula 1 drivers.Believe it or not, having endured a 13-year winless drought ...
