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(soft music)
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(upbeat rock music)
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(upbeat rock music continues)
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(audience cheering)
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- Yes!
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Hello and welcome to Top Gear,
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where tonight we're mixing it up.
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We're gonna do the show
a little bit differently.
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It's in 3D!
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Grrrr.
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No, I'm only joking.
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Fred, take it away.
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- Because we're not kicking
off with him skidding around
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in a shiny supercar-
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- Or trying to kill Fred
in new and inventive ways.
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(audience laughing)
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- No, we're kicking off with a question.
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What if?
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What if we could actually
make a genuine difference
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to a few lives, give a bit back?
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So we're kicking off
with a little experiment.
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(dramatic music)
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In the world of Motorsport,
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life at the top is fast,
glamorous, and very exclusive.
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No matter how talented you might be,
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the simple truth is, that
without the right connections,
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and a whole heap of cash, it's
nigh on impossible to crack.
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(dramatic music continues)
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So here's the experiment.
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What would happen if we
developed our very own race team,
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a race team of young drivers and mechanics
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who haven't got the connections,
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and who haven't got the cash
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and dropped them right in at the deep end?
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(dramatic music)
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That deep end looks like this.
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Contesting a round of the
prestigious GT Cup race series
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at Donington Park.
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(dramatic music)
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800 hopefuls applied,
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and from them we selected 13
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of the brightest young talents in the UK
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and set up a test day to
see what they were made of.
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- Today it means a lot to me
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'cause it's given me an opportunity
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that I didn't think I'd ever have.
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I'm meeting a lot of people,
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learning a lot from other people.
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- I started racing when
I was about 11 year old.
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I've been driving since I was three.
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- I'm here for a bit of mechanics today,
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working on the MX-5 here.
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Do a bit of bolt and grease
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(upbeat music)
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- [Paddy] The Top Gear race team
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needs two mechanics and two drivers.
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So to help choose them,
and then train them up,
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I called in professional race
team, Paddock Motorsport.
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- Well today we're looking for
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diamond in the rough basically.
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We're not looking for a finished article.
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We just want somebody who's
good at taking instruction,
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that is very mouldable.
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- These guys are gonna
come in with experience
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from other disciplines,
so it's very important
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that we can understand
how to take that forward.
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(tyres screeching)
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- Louis, take your time
with the gears, buddy,
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don't rush it.
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(upbeat music)
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Alright mate, if you wanna crack into it,
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all the tools are here.
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- A good mechanic needs a
very good attention to detail,
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basically for fault finding,
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anything that's happened on the circuit.
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- I love being a mechanic
because if you spend
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so much time and energy
working on this one
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to get that little bit faster.
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- [Paddy] The youngsters
are a talented bunch,
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one that knows all too
well that skill alone
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isn't enough to get to the top.
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- I haven't got loads of
money just to chuck at a car.
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- I'd say money plays
a big part in it, yeah.
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- Money and opportunity, definitely.
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- [Paddy] With so much to
play for, Paddock Motorsport
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can only choose those that
show the most potential.
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And once the dust
settles, we have our four.
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In the garage, mechanics
Lillie and Callum.
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Out on track, drivers Louis and Ollie.
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With the race team assembled,
now it was time to train them.
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Boot camp starts just a few days later
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at Pembury Racetrack in Carmarthenshire.
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Where Louis is straight out on track
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with driving coach, Michael.
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- Open that a lot wider.
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Good lad.
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- Not messing about, is he?
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- No, going for it.
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Back in his home town of Croydon,
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our first young driver's racing career
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has so far played out at the
local rental karting centre.
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- At the moment I'm
working at Gatwick Airport
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as a ramp agent, where we
handle people's suitcases.
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It's usually me saving up my weekly pay
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and just putting aside for go karting.
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- [Paddy] Louis has the raw
potential, but this experiment
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will be a big test.
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- When I got the phone call saying I was
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in the team I was just so over the moon.
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Just gotta make the most of it.
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- [Paddy] Mate, really good, really good.
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Good lad.
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Feeling alright?
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- [Louis] Yeah, good.
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- [Paddy] Totally different to karting.
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- It might be new territory for Louis,
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but the Paddock race
engineers reveal he's already
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had a promising start
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Yeah, on your last lap there, Louis,
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you've got yourself to within
five seconds of Martin.
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- Wow.
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- Can you just like slow
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like, (laughs).
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- [Paddy] It's a good start guys.
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In the garage, meanwhile,
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mechanics Lillie and
Callum are already well
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into their engineering crash course
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on Paddock's second race-spec MX-5.
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- These coils commonly
fail due to the heat,
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that's why after every
session we take them out.
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- Two kids coming in as apprentices
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would not even get within
touching distance of a car
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on a team for the first
three, or even four, years.
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- So the guys out there
driving, you can actually be
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in a car driving one quicker
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than you can be a mechanic
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- Absolutely.
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I mean, the biggest thing to remember
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is just the responsibility.
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One mistake, one missed
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- That's totally shocked me,
the three or four year thing.
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I never realised that, me-self.
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Our young mechanics are
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But Cornwall-based Lillie,
and Lincolnshire lad,
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Callum, have both grown up
with that mechanical mindset
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that might just help them swim.
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- Excellent stuff.
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- I like living in my
lorry because it's quiet,
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no one's around and I can
do whatever I want really.
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Be in the shed on the
cars till whatever time.
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I recently bought a couple of bangers,
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to strip them and then
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- First of all, before
she done the mechanics,
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she used to do show
jumping, and she come back
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from a show and she said I
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I want to do bangers.
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- Started at eleven doing banger racing.
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Pretty much smash everyone else up.
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And hope you don't hurt yourself, really.
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Every time we blew up an engine,
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me and my brother would
change engines together.
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I love being a mechanic
because you find a problem
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and you fix it, you get
dirty and it's satisfying.
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At 16 I started here as an
HGV mechanic apprentice.
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- Morning, Kev.
- Morning.
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- I work in the garage
with my dad and his friend
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and it's brilliant in there.
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It's a good atmosphere.
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After school I went to college
and got an apprenticeship,
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did two years in a Land Rover garage.
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Seems to come easy.
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You kind of think about it logically,
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it all clicks together.
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Just something I really enjoy.
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(engine revving)
(upbeat music)
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- [Paddy] Back out on track,
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driver Ollie's training with Michael
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is now also well underway.
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- Load the car in, cross those arms.
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- [Paddy] And back home,
in North Yorkshire,
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this is a young man who
spends every spare minute
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in or around race cars.
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- I've never really been an academic lad.
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I'd much rather spend my
evenings in the garage
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with my dad tinkering with the cars.
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- [Announcer]
can he do it again?
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- [Paddy] Ollie, his dad, mum and brother,
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all compete on the dirt oval tracks
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of National Autograss Racing.
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And to help pay his way,
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Ollie works full-time building generators.
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- The money that goes into the cars comes
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in your pocket and goes
out the next minute.
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What else would you wanna
spend your money on at 19?
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Not many nights out are
allowed, but yeah, it's good.
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(upbeat music)
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- There's lots of other
sacrifices as well.
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It's like we don't do foreign holidays.
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Our holidays are spent
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in a campervan racing Saturday and Sunday,
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back home and back to work
to earn some more pennies
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to do it all again next week.
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(engine revving)
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- [Paddy] A former
junior and open champion,
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Ollie has plenty of race experience.
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- Keep your hands at quarter to three
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and just cross your arms if
you need a bit more lock.
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- [Paddy] But the move from dirt
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to tarmac is not to be underestimated.
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- So what was he saying
about feeding the wheel?
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Was that like a habit from
grass tracking, do you think?
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- So yeah, so basically what,
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'cause we only go round an oval.
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- Yeah.
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- I don't cross my hands,
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I've never crossed my hands
'cause that's quite slow
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in our sport.
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- The reason why he's saying
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that is if you keep your
hands there you know
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which way the steering wheel's pointing,
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- Yeah.
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- So if ever you get out of shape
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you just know you can just
boink and that's kind of
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where you're pointing,
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to get you out of trouble.
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(soft music)
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- [Paddy] It's been an intensive
first day for the team.
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But then with the challenge
that lies ahead of them,
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it needed to be.
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- In seven weeks' time
they're gonna be on track
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with professional drivers.
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- When you tell me things like that,
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and I think about it I
get very anxious. (laughs)
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Seven weeks.
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Seven weeks.
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- It's not a lot of time, is it?
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- It's a tall order.
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(soft music)
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By doing something like this
we're giving them a chance
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to sort of fulfil their dreams,
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but also to show their talents.
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For me personally it's
a real passion project
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because it's nice to be in a position
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to give them that chance
now and to watch 'em grow.
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The dream, for me, in doing
the film like this, is,
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someone notices them.
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(soft music)
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(engine revving)
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While the mechanics spend the
next week getting stuck in
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at Paddock HQ, driver
coaching steps up a gear.
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Louis and Ollie have been studying hard
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to get their race licences.
- Your chariot awaits, sir.
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- [Paddy] And now out on
track, it's their first ever
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go on a live circuit in the MX-5.
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(dramatic music)
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- [Martin] My only concern for them today
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would be if their nerves
got the better of them.
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Fast cars coming up and overtaking them.
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- [Louis] Okay, stay in your
line, buddy, stay in your line.
274
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- [Paddy] Michael takes each driver
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out on track for tuition.
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But in busy traffic, mistakes are made.
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(tyres screeching)
278
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(dramatic music)
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Get the line right, mate, before
we try and carry the speed.
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You're just trying to
carry the speed too soon.
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Let it flow, let it come to you.
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(engine revving)
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- [Paddy] All too soon the
team will be back at Donington
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for the GT Cup.
285
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There's no choice but to dust
off and keep pushing forward.
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(soft music)
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Training reaches the halfway point,
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and the team are at Cadwell
Park in Lincolnshire.
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The Paddock experts need to
see how they're shaping up,
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by giving them their first race together
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in the Mazda Super Cup.
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- Cadwell couldn't be
a more difficult place
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to bring two newbies for
their first ever race weekend
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in a car they're unfamiliar with.
295
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It's tight, it's narrow, it's
undulating, it's unsighted.
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- Mazda weekends, you never know
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what could get thrown at you,
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so anything could happen.
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(upbeat music)
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- [Paddy] The team has
been practising at Cadwell
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for a couple of days, and
the challenging circuit
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hasn't just been a test for the drivers.
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- First practice he broke his gearbox,
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so came back in and we changed that.
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He went out again, and
then went in the wall
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and bent his steering rack,
so we had to change that.
307
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- The gearbox wasn't too bad,
the steering racks was fiddly,
308
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'cause the radiator's in the way,
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all the belts and everything.
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- Don't break the car.
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We haven't got any more.
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- Yeah.
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Try not to.
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(engine revving)
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- [Paddy] But as the more
relaxed practice sessions end,
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the mood shifts.
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The focus is now on the team's
first ever competitive race.
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- You're A-rate.
- I am (bleepping) myself.
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- There's no need is there.
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Alright buddy, you ready?
- [Louis] Yeah.
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- Forget about yesterday.
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Focus on today, alright?
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- [Louis] Alright.
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- You'll be fine.
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Good luck.
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All the best.
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- [Louis] Thank you.
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(dramatic music)
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- [Paddy] Louis and
Ollie join a 27-car grid.
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One that's split into two classes.
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Pros, starting towards the front,
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and the amateur club class
that the boys have qualified
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in the middle of, makes
up the back of the field.
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00:15:01,874 --> 00:15:04,434
(dramatic music)
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I'm nervous.
- [Martin] Yeah.
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- I just started getting a
little bit of butterflies
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in the stomach for them.
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(dramatic music)
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Five second board.
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Come on.
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Lights on.
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And we're all off!
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Go!
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(upbeat music)
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Go on, the boys!
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Ohhh.
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- Ohhh.
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- [Paddy] Oh, the first
corner, here we go.
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- [Martin] I can't watch it.
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(engines revving)
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- They're round.
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- We're okay.
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(engines revving)
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- I've driven round here.
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It's a tricky circuit.
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- [Martin] It is, there's
no room for error.
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(upbeat music)
358
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Yeah, he's done him.
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He's got back in front.
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- Yeah, he's got back in front, yeah.
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Good lad Louis.
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- [Martin] First overtake.
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Come on, lad.
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(upbeat music)
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Louis is chasing Ollie down now.
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- [Paddy] Oh ho ho ho,
he's trying, he's trying.
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- Louis now has gotta be careful.
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'Cause he's trying to attack Ollie,
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but he's also gonna get under
pressure from the car behind.
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(upbeat music)
371
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- [Paddy] Oh, they've muscled him out.
372
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- [Martin] Yeah, and
he's lost two spots now.
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- No, no, no, no, no.
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That's the inexperience though, you know.
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(tyres screeching)
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Ahhh.
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Oh.
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The boys are training to be
a two-driver team though,
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and up the field, Ollie is
going from strength to strength.
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- Ollie's running two seconds
a lap quicker than the cars
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in front of him, so he's
gaining on that pack.
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- [Paddy] Fantastic.
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Come on, Ollie.
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- Go on Ollie, go on son.
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- They're out there, they're racing.
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And mixing it up with people
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that have been doing this for years.
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- Totally, yeah.
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- [Martin] Chequered flag.
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00:17:03,046 --> 00:17:05,166
- Yeah, well done Ollie.
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With neither driver having raced
on a tarmac circuit before,
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it's a solid debut.
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Ollie crossing the line sixth in class-
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Go on, Louis.
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And Louis coming in eighth.
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Well done.
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(all clapping)
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(soft music)
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00:17:24,368 --> 00:17:25,368
- Heart rate was going for a bit.
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00:17:25,448 --> 00:17:26,288
We thought, we don't want
you two racing together.
401
00:17:26,368 --> 00:17:27,128
- Yeah, yeah.
402
00:17:27,208 --> 00:17:27,968
Yeah yeah, no it was good.
403
00:17:28,048 --> 00:17:29,728
- Got your first race
start under the belt.
404
00:17:29,808 --> 00:17:32,049
You've been overtaking people,
you've been getting stuck in.
405
00:17:32,129 --> 00:17:35,489
- I can tell you're not happy.
406
00:17:35,569 --> 00:17:37,089
- But I'm happy that you're not happy,
407
00:17:37,169 --> 00:17:39,769
because if you were happy
then there's something wrong.
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00:17:39,849 --> 00:17:41,730
You've got that driver
mentality, you know,
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00:17:41,810 --> 00:17:42,650
you always want more.
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00:17:42,730 --> 00:17:45,330
You can come in and win the
race and you'll be wanting more.
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00:17:45,410 --> 00:17:46,170
- Yeah.
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- So tomorrow we go again.
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Well done, mate.
- Well done boys.
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Well done, well done.
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Well done.
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(light orchestral music)
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- [Louis] Literally I just wanna go out
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right now and just race,
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to get all my frustration out.
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- [Paddy] There's no time
to dwell on mistakes.
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Training for the drivers is constant.
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00:18:06,732 --> 00:18:10,173
Every time they get behind
the wheel it's followed up
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00:18:10,253 --> 00:18:12,613
by a full analysis of the drive
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with the Paddock coaching team.
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00:18:14,853 --> 00:18:16,333
- I think where you were
getting a little bit frustrated,
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where you had your bit of a moment,
427
00:18:18,933 --> 00:18:22,134
I think there was just
trying to go, just too deep.
428
00:18:22,214 --> 00:18:23,894
- Going through the data has been amazing.
429
00:18:23,974 --> 00:18:25,974
Giving me them tips, just where I can find
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that last few tenths of a second
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to improve my overall lap.
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00:18:30,895 --> 00:18:32,935
- [Louis] I know what to
do for my races tomorrow,
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so hopefully I'll have no
problems and it'll be a good race.
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(dramatic music)
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- [Paddy] With two races
left to run that weekend,
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the next morning, Louis and Ollie set out
437
00:18:45,496 --> 00:18:48,456
to put the theory into practice.
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00:18:49,336 --> 00:18:51,697
(upbeat rock music)
439
00:18:51,777 --> 00:18:53,417
- [Commentator] There goes Oliver Hall
440
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on the inside, that was a late move.
441
00:18:55,497 --> 00:18:58,057
Can he hold the inside line?
442
00:18:58,137 --> 00:19:01,418
He's later on the brakes,
and he will slip through.
443
00:19:01,498 --> 00:19:03,578
Becoming a very spectacular
driver to watch is Oliver.
444
00:19:03,658 --> 00:19:06,178
- [Paddy] The first
race gets underway well.
445
00:19:06,258 --> 00:19:08,698
With Ollie maintaining
his impressive form.
446
00:19:09,818 --> 00:19:12,259
- [Commentator] Oliver Hall,
very quick reactions there.
447
00:19:13,339 --> 00:19:15,339
- [Paddy] As the race progresses though,
448
00:19:15,419 --> 00:19:18,739
the real star student is Louis.
449
00:19:20,100 --> 00:19:21,140
- [Commentator] And Louis Smithen
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has got himself ahead of Oliver Hall look,
451
00:19:22,380 --> 00:19:25,620
really gone on strong in
the second half of the race.
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00:19:25,700 --> 00:19:28,940
(engines revving)
453
00:19:29,020 --> 00:19:31,261
- [Paddy] After a hard-fought
battle to the line-
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00:19:31,341 --> 00:19:32,301
- [Commentator] Oh, and a big contact,
455
00:19:32,381 --> 00:19:34,381
and that's Oliver Hall involved.
456
00:19:35,701 --> 00:19:38,421
- [Paddy] Ollie hangs on
to finish fourth in class,
457
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and with Louis a place
ahead of him, team Top Gear
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has its first podium.
459
00:19:46,462 --> 00:19:47,182
- Louis.
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00:19:47,262 --> 00:19:48,022
- [Gerry] Well done, Louis.
461
00:19:48,102 --> 00:19:48,902
- Come on, lads, get in there.
462
00:19:48,982 --> 00:19:49,742
- [Gerry] Come here, bud.
463
00:19:49,822 --> 00:19:51,663
- Thanks.
- Good stuff.
464
00:19:51,743 --> 00:19:53,943
- [Paddy] It's a huge boost for the team,
465
00:19:54,943 --> 00:19:57,303
and Louis isn't done yet.
466
00:19:58,703 --> 00:20:01,384
- [Commentator] The lights go
out, we're away and racing.
467
00:20:01,464 --> 00:20:03,664
- [Paddy] In the last
battle of the weekend,
468
00:20:03,744 --> 00:20:07,824
a mistake from Ollie sees him
playing catch-up from the off.
469
00:20:09,504 --> 00:20:10,905
(tense music)
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00:20:10,985 --> 00:20:15,985
But Louis is in the zone,
turning all that data,
471
00:20:16,345 --> 00:20:19,025
the analysis and the coaching,
472
00:20:19,105 --> 00:20:21,626
into a clean race to the finish.
473
00:20:21,706 --> 00:20:23,026
- [Commentator] A really impressive end
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00:20:23,106 --> 00:20:26,186
to his MX-5 Supercup debut.
475
00:20:26,266 --> 00:20:27,386
- [Announcer] The second podium
476
00:20:27,466 --> 00:20:29,346
of the weekend, Louis Smithen.
477
00:20:29,426 --> 00:20:32,867
- [Paddy] It's an incredible
result for the Croydon Carter.
478
00:20:33,867 --> 00:20:35,107
While for team mate Ollie,
479
00:20:35,187 --> 00:20:38,547
Cadwell has given him
another important lesson
480
00:20:38,627 --> 00:20:41,348
about the rollercoaster of racing.
481
00:20:41,428 --> 00:20:43,628
- Yeah, I'm devastated.
482
00:20:43,708 --> 00:20:45,468
Missed second gear out of the start.
483
00:20:45,548 --> 00:20:47,348
Let the pressure get to me maybe.
484
00:20:47,428 --> 00:20:50,789
- [Paddy] For the whole
team, this first race meeting
485
00:20:50,869 --> 00:20:53,349
has been a massive step forward.
486
00:20:57,509 --> 00:20:59,829
To keep the momentum going,
487
00:20:59,909 --> 00:21:04,110
a few days later I organise an outing.
488
00:21:04,190 --> 00:21:07,590
The aim is to give the team
the inspiration they'll need
489
00:21:07,670 --> 00:21:11,351
to push on as the stakes get higher.
490
00:21:11,431 --> 00:21:16,431
The place is the home of
the McLaren Formula 1 team.
491
00:21:17,551 --> 00:21:19,711
- Is that Senna's car?
- Yeah.
492
00:21:19,791 --> 00:21:24,632
- This is one of the most
successful cars in race history.
493
00:21:24,712 --> 00:21:28,872
For more than six decades,
McLaren has been a leader
494
00:21:28,952 --> 00:21:31,153
in world Motorsport.
495
00:21:31,233 --> 00:21:34,513
James Hunt, Nikki Lauda, Senna, Hamilton,
496
00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:37,153
all raced and won with McLaren.
497
00:21:37,233 --> 00:21:38,953
If you wanna be the best,
498
00:21:39,033 --> 00:21:41,834
you've gotta learn from the absolute best.
499
00:21:41,914 --> 00:21:44,754
So I've got a special guest
for you to meet today,
500
00:21:44,834 --> 00:21:47,474
current McLaren F1 driver
501
00:21:47,554 --> 00:21:51,955
and all-round superstar, Lando Norris.
502
00:21:52,035 --> 00:21:54,955
Here he is, though.
503
00:21:55,035 --> 00:21:55,795
- Good morning.
504
00:21:55,875 --> 00:21:57,155
- Now we've got Callum, Lando.
505
00:21:57,235 --> 00:21:58,115
- Lovely to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
506
00:21:58,195 --> 00:21:58,955
- Lillie.
- Alright?
507
00:21:59,035 --> 00:21:59,995
- Hello, how are you?
- Ollie.
508
00:22:00,076 --> 00:22:01,196
- Nice to meet you, mate.
- Nice to meet you.
509
00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:02,236
- And Louis.
- Alright?
510
00:22:02,316 --> 00:22:05,716
- They're our drivers, these
two keep the team alive,
511
00:22:05,796 --> 00:22:06,556
these are the mechanics.
512
00:22:06,636 --> 00:22:08,636
- Fantastic, the important ones.
513
00:22:08,716 --> 00:22:09,836
First of all, congrats.
514
00:22:09,916 --> 00:22:12,437
I heard there's some um
silverware from the weekend.
515
00:22:12,517 --> 00:22:13,237
- [Louis] Yeah.
516
00:22:13,317 --> 00:22:14,397
Thank you.
517
00:22:14,477 --> 00:22:15,197
- Not bad, not bad.
- Definitely.
518
00:22:15,277 --> 00:22:16,037
- Well Louis started in the karting,
519
00:22:16,117 --> 00:22:16,877
that's where you started.
520
00:22:16,957 --> 00:22:17,717
- I did start karting.
521
00:22:17,797 --> 00:22:20,158
Karting is probably the
place you learn most
522
00:22:20,238 --> 00:22:22,158
of your skills you need for racing.
523
00:22:22,238 --> 00:22:22,998
You don't have to do it.
524
00:22:23,078 --> 00:22:24,798
There's still a lot of
drivers who didn't do it.
525
00:22:24,878 --> 00:22:27,038
But karting's one of the funnest as well.
526
00:22:27,118 --> 00:22:29,398
(soft music)
527
00:22:29,478 --> 00:22:31,839
- [Callum] Bit posher than the
ones at bangers, aren't they?
528
00:22:31,919 --> 00:22:34,239
- [Lillie] Yeah, they're
little plastic-uns.
529
00:22:34,319 --> 00:22:35,079
- [Paddy] We should have brought yours,
530
00:22:35,159 --> 00:22:37,479
stuck it in here, Louis.
- Just hide it in there.
531
00:22:37,559 --> 00:22:38,839
No one'll know.
532
00:22:38,919 --> 00:22:40,320
- [Paddy] Your first F1 race.
533
00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,000
What was going through your mind?
534
00:22:42,080 --> 00:22:42,840
- Oh, so much.
535
00:22:42,920 --> 00:22:44,440
I was so nervous back then.
- Yeah.
536
00:22:44,520 --> 00:22:47,120
- Bit of a twitchy bum.
- Oh definitely.
537
00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,360
Definitely.
538
00:22:48,440 --> 00:22:50,601
A lot of it is just pressure
you put on yourself.
539
00:22:50,681 --> 00:22:51,801
You know you'll be able to do well
540
00:22:51,881 --> 00:22:53,761
if you just go out there and do your job.
541
00:22:53,841 --> 00:22:54,601
- [Paddy] You've done a race,
542
00:22:54,681 --> 00:22:55,441
you've not done particularly well.
543
00:22:55,521 --> 00:22:56,241
- Yeah.
544
00:22:56,321 --> 00:22:57,681
- How do you shake that off?
545
00:22:57,761 --> 00:22:58,761
- You can't just do it yourself.
546
00:22:58,841 --> 00:23:00,642
You've gotta, you know, ask the people
547
00:23:00,722 --> 00:23:02,962
who are there for you, how
can I do it better next time?
548
00:23:03,042 --> 00:23:04,482
As soon as you reviewed it,
549
00:23:04,562 --> 00:23:06,322
you just kind of put it
behind and you look ahead
550
00:23:06,402 --> 00:23:07,162
to the next one.
551
00:23:07,242 --> 00:23:08,002
- [Paddy] And I believe you've got a bit
552
00:23:08,082 --> 00:23:09,002
of something lined up
553
00:23:09,082 --> 00:23:10,483
for all of our team today.
554
00:23:10,563 --> 00:23:11,323
- I do.
555
00:23:11,403 --> 00:23:13,043
So, two drivers-
- [Paddy] Yeah.
556
00:23:13,123 --> 00:23:14,083
- Coming with me.
557
00:23:14,163 --> 00:23:16,963
We're gonna have a bit
of a session driving.
558
00:23:17,043 --> 00:23:18,603
- I was gonna say, when
you say we're having a bit
559
00:23:18,683 --> 00:23:19,963
of a session, these young people think
560
00:23:20,043 --> 00:23:21,564
you're on about drinking.
561
00:23:21,644 --> 00:23:22,364
(all laughing)
562
00:23:22,444 --> 00:23:24,204
- It's a driving session,
not a drinking session.
563
00:23:24,284 --> 00:23:26,204
- And Lillie and Callum,
you're gonna be going
564
00:23:26,284 --> 00:23:29,084
with the engineers, so this
is gonna be mega today.
565
00:23:30,285 --> 00:23:33,645
For Louis and Ollie, Lando
is gonna be coaching them
566
00:23:33,725 --> 00:23:36,725
on one of the most
important tools available
567
00:23:36,805 --> 00:23:39,325
to a modern racing driver.
568
00:23:39,405 --> 00:23:41,006
- Sim training is crucial.
569
00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:42,566
For me it's been a big part of my life.
570
00:23:42,646 --> 00:23:45,606
Growing up, I spent a lot, a
lot of time on simulators.
571
00:23:45,686 --> 00:23:47,006
- [Paddy] Oh, look at this, lads.
572
00:23:47,086 --> 00:23:49,486
- Especially starting off,
when you're kind of new
573
00:23:49,566 --> 00:23:52,047
into the world of racing and
you're learning different cars,
574
00:23:52,127 --> 00:23:53,927
you're learning different tracks.
575
00:23:54,007 --> 00:23:54,807
(tense music)
576
00:23:54,887 --> 00:23:57,927
- [Paddy] There's nothing
new in F1 using simulators
577
00:23:58,007 --> 00:23:59,487
for driver training.
578
00:23:59,567 --> 00:24:03,208
What's really remarkable is
that home gaming racing sims
579
00:24:03,288 --> 00:24:07,128
are now also so accurate
that teams like McLaren
580
00:24:07,208 --> 00:24:09,208
are embracing them too.
581
00:24:10,849 --> 00:24:13,489
In their dedicated E-sports studio,
582
00:24:13,569 --> 00:24:17,249
Lando has loaded up the
Donington Circuit that Louis
583
00:24:17,329 --> 00:24:19,529
and Ollie will be driving in the GT Cup,
584
00:24:20,450 --> 00:24:23,530
and he's using a McLaren GT4 racer
585
00:24:23,610 --> 00:24:25,850
to lay down a benchmark lap time.
586
00:24:27,010 --> 00:24:28,050
- Makes it look easy, doesn't he?
587
00:24:28,130 --> 00:24:29,170
- I know, yeah.
588
00:24:29,250 --> 00:24:32,411
(upbeat music)
589
00:24:32,491 --> 00:24:34,611
- So, that was my lap.
590
00:24:34,691 --> 00:24:38,051
My one lap, one minute, 38.520.
591
00:24:39,891 --> 00:24:42,812
Not my best lap I've ever done-
592
00:24:42,892 --> 00:24:44,172
- I mean-
- But it was pretty good.
593
00:24:44,252 --> 00:24:46,772
- You made that look
quite straightforward,
594
00:24:46,852 --> 00:24:47,892
but I'm pretty sure it's not.
- Thank you.
595
00:24:47,972 --> 00:24:49,372
It's my job. (laughs)
596
00:24:49,452 --> 00:24:50,933
(all laughing)
597
00:24:51,013 --> 00:24:53,253
So if you get around,
598
00:24:53,333 --> 00:24:55,333
or if you get around in this lap time,
599
00:24:56,533 --> 00:24:58,093
you'll be in a good place.
600
00:24:58,173 --> 00:24:58,933
(soft music)
601
00:24:59,013 --> 00:25:00,214
- [Paddy] Deeper in the bowels
602
00:25:00,294 --> 00:25:02,254
of the McLaren technology centre,
603
00:25:02,334 --> 00:25:05,094
(tools whirring)
604
00:25:06,374 --> 00:25:09,774
Lillie and Callum are
with the F1 pit crew,
605
00:25:09,854 --> 00:25:12,095
for a unique look at the mechanics' role
606
00:25:12,175 --> 00:25:14,335
at the very top of the game.
607
00:25:14,415 --> 00:25:17,255
- There's between two and six
stops over the race normally,
608
00:25:17,335 --> 00:25:19,415
so this is where the mechanics can sort of
609
00:25:19,495 --> 00:25:21,416
make the difference between winning a race
610
00:25:21,496 --> 00:25:23,496
and losing a race.
611
00:25:26,656 --> 00:25:29,416
(tools whirring)
612
00:25:32,337 --> 00:25:34,897
- How the (beeping) am I gonna do that?
613
00:25:34,977 --> 00:25:36,977
- So guys, that one was a 2.3 that time,
614
00:25:37,057 --> 00:25:39,257
so yeah, over to you guys.
615
00:25:39,337 --> 00:25:40,618
(tense music)
616
00:25:40,698 --> 00:25:42,418
- [Paddy] Back in the sim, Louis and Ollie
617
00:25:42,498 --> 00:25:46,218
and chasing Lando's
one-minute 38 lap time.
618
00:25:47,138 --> 00:25:48,778
- There are a few things
which you can just never feel
619
00:25:48,858 --> 00:25:50,659
in the sim; one is fear-
- Yeah.
620
00:25:50,739 --> 00:25:52,379
- And also the G-force
is the one other thing
621
00:25:52,459 --> 00:25:53,539
which you just don't feel.
622
00:25:53,619 --> 00:25:55,459
You don't feel like the
physical attributes.
623
00:25:55,539 --> 00:25:59,619
- [Paddy] How much seat time
on a sim do you do a week?
624
00:25:59,699 --> 00:26:00,900
- A day at least on the simulator
625
00:26:00,980 --> 00:26:02,820
preparing for every weekend.
626
00:26:02,900 --> 00:26:05,620
(tools whirring)
627
00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:08,740
- So when you, when you're stepping in,
628
00:26:08,820 --> 00:26:12,021
instead of leaving this
leg back here, bring it in,
629
00:26:12,101 --> 00:26:14,821
and use your whole body to drive it home.
630
00:26:14,901 --> 00:26:17,661
(tools whirring)
631
00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:20,182
Nice work.
632
00:26:20,262 --> 00:26:22,102
Nice work, guys.
633
00:26:22,182 --> 00:26:23,382
Great job.
634
00:26:23,462 --> 00:26:24,502
(tense music)
635
00:26:24,582 --> 00:26:26,502
- Well their car control's good.
636
00:26:26,582 --> 00:26:28,182
What do we have on them?
637
00:26:28,262 --> 00:26:30,062
- 140.
- 143.
638
00:26:30,143 --> 00:26:31,903
- [Paddy] 143, Louis.
639
00:26:31,983 --> 00:26:34,183
- Which is not bad, adapting to a new car,
640
00:26:34,263 --> 00:26:36,383
a quicker car than what
they're used to driving.
641
00:26:36,463 --> 00:26:37,183
- Good work, lads.
642
00:26:37,263 --> 00:26:38,903
Good work.
643
00:26:38,983 --> 00:26:41,264
(soft music)
644
00:26:41,344 --> 00:26:44,024
The team's been given a
taste of the big leagues,
645
00:26:44,104 --> 00:26:46,504
and have shown real spirit doing it.
646
00:26:47,344 --> 00:26:48,824
It's the spirit they'll need
647
00:26:48,904 --> 00:26:51,745
for this experiment's final test.
648
00:26:53,665 --> 00:26:55,825
There's one last thing I wanna show you.
649
00:26:55,905 --> 00:26:59,625
Because you've done amazing in the MX-5s,
650
00:26:59,705 --> 00:27:03,306
but Donington, different gravy.
651
00:27:03,386 --> 00:27:06,786
I want to introduce you to the
car you're gonna be driving.
652
00:27:06,866 --> 00:27:09,786
Lando, if you do the
honours on that corner, pal.
653
00:27:09,866 --> 00:27:12,307
(soft music)
654
00:27:14,107 --> 00:27:16,907
570S GT4.
655
00:27:19,267 --> 00:27:24,268
450 horsepower, 3.8 litre,
north of 180 miles per hour.
656
00:27:26,548 --> 00:27:28,188
- Yeah, I'm lost for words.
657
00:27:28,268 --> 00:27:29,628
The MX-5s were brilliant,
658
00:27:29,708 --> 00:27:32,669
and now we've gone the
complete opposite end.
659
00:27:32,749 --> 00:27:34,789
- Excitement, nerves.
660
00:27:34,869 --> 00:27:36,349
The opportunity's amazing.
661
00:27:36,429 --> 00:27:38,349
- Can't believe I'm
actually gonna drive it.
662
00:27:38,429 --> 00:27:40,550
Just wanna get out there, do my best.
663
00:27:40,630 --> 00:27:42,470
Yeah, got a new challenge.
664
00:27:42,550 --> 00:27:45,630
- They're a bit crazy for
trusting Ollie and Louis with it,
665
00:27:45,710 --> 00:27:47,550
but I'm excited to see
how they get on in it.
666
00:27:47,630 --> 00:27:49,830
- Lando, thank you so much
for coming down today.
667
00:27:49,910 --> 00:27:51,871
Really appreciate you
giving up your time for us.
668
00:27:51,951 --> 00:27:53,551
Right, go on, you lot.
669
00:27:53,631 --> 00:27:54,391
Skedad.
670
00:27:54,471 --> 00:27:56,391
- Cheers, man.
- Cheers.
671
00:27:56,471 --> 00:27:58,871
(soft music)
672
00:27:59,831 --> 00:28:02,232
(soft music)
673
00:28:04,632 --> 00:28:05,992
- [Paddy] The team has gathered
674
00:28:06,072 --> 00:28:08,392
for their first chance to get to grips
675
00:28:08,472 --> 00:28:10,633
with the new car on track.
676
00:28:12,433 --> 00:28:13,793
- Lot more at stake.
677
00:28:13,873 --> 00:28:16,073
Got a lot less margin for
error and a lot more room
678
00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:19,073
for big mistakes, big accidents
and potentially injuries,
679
00:28:19,153 --> 00:28:22,154
so, it's a massive step up
from what they've done before.
680
00:28:23,114 --> 00:28:26,874
- [Paddy] The McLaren is a
daunting prospect for them all.
681
00:28:26,954 --> 00:28:29,154
But while Lillie and
Callum are now supported
682
00:28:29,234 --> 00:28:34,235
by a bigger pit crew, Louis
and Ollie will be on their own.
683
00:28:34,635 --> 00:28:36,435
- More pressure on the drivers.
684
00:28:36,515 --> 00:28:38,115
So, we can't crash it.
685
00:28:38,195 --> 00:28:40,196
They can.
686
00:28:40,716 --> 00:28:42,236
- [Paddy] And first behind the wheel
687
00:28:42,316 --> 00:28:47,316
of the 220,000-pound racer is Louis.
688
00:28:48,756 --> 00:28:51,157
(soft music)
689
00:28:53,557 --> 00:28:58,557
(engine revving)
(tense music)
690
00:29:01,558 --> 00:29:03,358
- I think it's a bit of a reality check
691
00:29:03,438 --> 00:29:05,638
that you know we're now,
we've been talking about it.
692
00:29:05,718 --> 00:29:07,438
We've been dreaming
about driving a GT car.
693
00:29:07,518 --> 00:29:08,838
Now the guys are actually in a GT car
694
00:29:08,918 --> 00:29:11,919
for the first time and it's real.
695
00:29:11,999 --> 00:29:12,839
(engine revving)
696
00:29:12,919 --> 00:29:14,919
- The car looks like a shrunked animal.
697
00:29:15,959 --> 00:29:18,559
So I'm looking forward, a bit nervous.
698
00:29:18,639 --> 00:29:20,280
- When the guys get in
these cars the first time,
699
00:29:20,360 --> 00:29:23,760
always a lot of emotion
and over-thinking going on,
700
00:29:23,840 --> 00:29:26,280
and through the day,
they'll just iron that out.
701
00:29:26,360 --> 00:29:27,120
So, we'll get there.
702
00:29:27,200 --> 00:29:29,200
We'll work through with them.
703
00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:31,961
(tense music)
704
00:29:36,281 --> 00:29:39,921
- [Paddy] Despite not being a
whole lot heavier, the McLaren
705
00:29:40,001 --> 00:29:42,842
is over three times as powerful
706
00:29:42,922 --> 00:29:46,162
as the MX-5s the lads have been racing.
707
00:29:46,242 --> 00:29:49,482
The forces involved in
just driving it prove
708
00:29:49,562 --> 00:29:53,083
to be a serious wake-up call.
709
00:29:53,163 --> 00:29:55,363
- My vision was going blurry.
710
00:29:55,443 --> 00:29:58,363
Because of the G-force of
braking, I'm not used to.
711
00:29:58,443 --> 00:30:01,924
Because, I thought the
Mazda was bad, this is just,
712
00:30:02,004 --> 00:30:03,524
10 times worse.
713
00:30:11,245 --> 00:30:12,165
- [Martin] Ollie, what do you reckon?
714
00:30:12,245 --> 00:30:14,085
How did that feel?
715
00:30:14,165 --> 00:30:15,405
- [Ollie] I didn't know
what I was doing really.
716
00:30:15,485 --> 00:30:16,285
- [Martin] Didn't know
what you were doing, no?
717
00:30:16,365 --> 00:30:17,485
- Nah.
718
00:30:17,565 --> 00:30:19,205
- [Martin] All that
training, all that prep.
719
00:30:19,285 --> 00:30:20,005
- Yeah, went out the window, yeah.
720
00:30:20,085 --> 00:30:22,366
- [Martin] Yeah, went
out the window, okay.
721
00:30:22,446 --> 00:30:24,246
You were just overwhelmed
by the whole experience.
722
00:30:24,326 --> 00:30:25,406
- Yeah.
- Yeah?
723
00:30:25,486 --> 00:30:27,446
In what way?
724
00:30:27,526 --> 00:30:29,126
- Everything, like everything.
725
00:30:29,206 --> 00:30:32,087
I wanna start from like,
scratch, and work my way back up.
726
00:30:33,087 --> 00:30:35,087
Yeah.
727
00:30:38,047 --> 00:30:43,048
(audience applauding)
(crowd cheering)
728
00:30:44,368 --> 00:30:45,488
- Yeah.
729
00:30:45,568 --> 00:30:48,688
- As experiments go,
Pad, that's a hefty one.
730
00:30:48,768 --> 00:30:50,169
- Talk about a wake-up call.
731
00:30:50,249 --> 00:30:51,489
They knew it wasn't gonna be easy,
732
00:30:51,569 --> 00:30:54,569
but I don't think they realised
how tough it was gonna be.
733
00:30:54,649 --> 00:30:58,489
- A bunch of novices racing
in GT Cup, in a McLaren?
734
00:30:58,569 --> 00:30:59,529
That's in at the deep end, boss.
735
00:30:59,609 --> 00:31:01,410
- Me and Chris have raced in that series,
736
00:31:01,490 --> 00:31:03,050
and let me tell you, it's proper.
737
00:31:03,130 --> 00:31:04,050
Chris didn't even finish!
738
00:31:04,130 --> 00:31:05,610
- Because you broke the car.
739
00:31:05,690 --> 00:31:06,450
- Bad workman.
740
00:31:06,530 --> 00:31:08,330
- Yep, leave it, lads.
741
00:31:08,410 --> 00:31:09,370
We'll, (chuckles) we'll see-
742
00:31:09,450 --> 00:31:10,371
- What?
- You broke it.
743
00:31:10,451 --> 00:31:11,211
- Leave it!
744
00:31:11,291 --> 00:31:13,291
Well, we'll see whether
our race team can cut it
745
00:31:13,371 --> 00:31:15,011
in the big league later on in the show
746
00:31:15,091 --> 00:31:18,691
but now we must move on
to talk about hot hatches.
747
00:31:18,771 --> 00:31:20,011
Isn't that right, Christopher?
748
00:31:20,091 --> 00:31:21,612
- It is, Patrick.
749
00:31:21,692 --> 00:31:23,612
And the hot hatch we need
to talk about is this one,
750
00:31:23,692 --> 00:31:27,492
the Honda Civic Type R,
which for a long time
751
00:31:27,572 --> 00:31:29,972
has been the most in-your-face
hot hatch of the lot,
752
00:31:30,052 --> 00:31:33,493
getting fightier and angrier
generation on generation.
753
00:31:33,573 --> 00:31:37,413
And now, buckle up, because
there's a new one on the scene.
754
00:31:38,653 --> 00:31:40,694
(dramatic music)
755
00:31:40,774 --> 00:31:43,414
Well, here's a turn-up for the books.
756
00:31:44,814 --> 00:31:47,374
This is the new Honda Civic Type R.
757
00:31:47,454 --> 00:31:49,494
And in a break with tradition,
758
00:31:49,574 --> 00:31:52,935
it doesn't look like it should
be wearing an ankle tag.
759
00:31:53,815 --> 00:31:55,815
In fact,
760
00:31:56,495 --> 00:31:58,975
the world's most thuggish hot hatch
761
00:31:59,055 --> 00:32:02,416
looks like it's gone a bit grown-up.
762
00:32:03,816 --> 00:32:05,496
But fear not, because under
763
00:32:05,576 --> 00:32:10,337
that sensible new suit
the Civic Type R is still
764
00:32:10,417 --> 00:32:13,177
(engine revving)
765
00:32:16,177 --> 00:32:19,097
an absolute delinquent!
(chuckles gleefully)
766
00:32:19,177 --> 00:32:21,778
(upbeat music)
767
00:32:22,778 --> 00:32:25,538
It's got more power than ever before.
768
00:32:26,498 --> 00:32:31,139
324 horsepower from a
two-litre turbocharged engine.
769
00:32:31,979 --> 00:32:34,819
Okay, that's only a few more
horsepower than the old one,
770
00:32:34,899 --> 00:32:39,019
but it'll still do 170 miles an hour;
771
00:32:39,099 --> 00:32:41,100
nought to sixty in five seconds.
772
00:32:42,060 --> 00:32:44,060
I mean, how much more do you want?
773
00:32:44,140 --> 00:32:46,940
That's immense for a little hot hatchback!
774
00:32:47,020 --> 00:32:48,660
(tyres screeching)
775
00:32:48,740 --> 00:32:50,821
And while more and more fast hatchbacks
776
00:32:50,901 --> 00:32:54,181
are turning up with sensible
four-wheel drive these days,
777
00:32:55,101 --> 00:32:57,581
the Civic remains defiantly old school.
778
00:32:58,421 --> 00:32:59,661
(dramatic music)
779
00:32:59,741 --> 00:33:03,302
Hot hatches should, in my
book, be front-wheel drive.
780
00:33:03,382 --> 00:33:05,382
That's the whole point of them.
781
00:33:05,782 --> 00:33:06,942
What's the upside?
782
00:33:07,022 --> 00:33:08,422
Weight is the upside.
783
00:33:08,502 --> 00:33:10,263
Probably 200 kilograms
784
00:33:10,343 --> 00:33:12,383
less than a four-wheel-drive equivalent.
785
00:33:12,463 --> 00:33:14,263
(tyres screeching)
786
00:33:14,343 --> 00:33:15,623
And look at this.
787
00:33:15,703 --> 00:33:18,623
It's got a proper manual gearbox.
788
00:33:18,703 --> 00:33:19,463
Third!
789
00:33:19,543 --> 00:33:20,784
Second!
790
00:33:20,864 --> 00:33:24,424
Honda are masters at these manual shifts.
791
00:33:24,504 --> 00:33:26,784
And they actually describe this new one.
792
00:33:26,864 --> 00:33:30,545
It is exceptionally rigid yet smooth.
793
00:33:30,625 --> 00:33:33,345
And that is not remotely amusing.
794
00:33:33,425 --> 00:33:34,705
(dramatic music)
795
00:33:34,785 --> 00:33:36,585
And this car reminds us what a hot hatch
796
00:33:36,665 --> 00:33:38,345
should be like inside.
797
00:33:38,425 --> 00:33:39,345
It's basic.
798
00:33:39,425 --> 00:33:40,466
Not too much going on.
799
00:33:40,546 --> 00:33:43,826
But the seat is just exquisite.
800
00:33:43,906 --> 00:33:46,706
I think it's the best seat
I've ever sat in a fast car.
801
00:33:46,786 --> 00:33:48,266
I've got dials everywhere.
802
00:33:48,346 --> 00:33:50,026
I've got Honda quality.
803
00:33:50,106 --> 00:33:52,067
But it's not trying to be grown-up.
804
00:33:52,147 --> 00:33:53,707
It's not trying to be a luxury car.
805
00:33:53,787 --> 00:33:57,147
It shouts, get in me and thrash me.
806
00:33:57,227 --> 00:33:58,707
(dramatic music)
807
00:33:58,787 --> 00:34:01,548
Which isn't remotely amusing either.
808
00:34:01,628 --> 00:34:02,788
(dramatic orchestral music)
809
00:34:02,868 --> 00:34:06,108
What is amusing is just
how much work Honda
810
00:34:06,188 --> 00:34:09,828
has put in to the bits that
no one will ever notice.
811
00:34:10,869 --> 00:34:12,829
They're very proud of the turbocharger,
812
00:34:12,909 --> 00:34:15,869
which is three percent more efficient.
813
00:34:15,949 --> 00:34:18,309
Now, that might not sound
like much to you and I,
814
00:34:18,389 --> 00:34:23,390
but to some Honda engineer that
was four years of hard work.
815
00:34:24,230 --> 00:34:25,710
(tyres screeching)
816
00:34:25,790 --> 00:34:28,590
Exhaust flow: improved 13%.
817
00:34:28,670 --> 00:34:31,551
Torque and rigidity: improved 15%.
818
00:34:31,631 --> 00:34:33,871
These are all tiny improvements,
819
00:34:33,951 --> 00:34:35,951
but lumped together they result
820
00:34:36,031 --> 00:34:38,431
in a driving experience
that's just brighter
821
00:34:38,511 --> 00:34:40,552
and sharper than ever before.
822
00:34:40,632 --> 00:34:42,752
It just feels so alive.
823
00:34:42,832 --> 00:34:45,112
It's a car that makes you smile.
824
00:34:45,192 --> 00:34:48,432
(dramatic orchestral music)
825
00:34:48,512 --> 00:34:49,512
Ha-ha-hah!
826
00:34:49,592 --> 00:34:53,313
It just reminds me of
being young and stupid.
827
00:34:54,713 --> 00:34:58,113
In fact, there's only one real issue here,
828
00:34:58,193 --> 00:35:00,194
and it's not with the car.
829
00:35:00,594 --> 00:35:04,394
Hot hatches are not designed
for big, open airfields.
830
00:35:04,474 --> 00:35:07,754
They're about cross-country,
point-to-point pace.
831
00:35:07,834 --> 00:35:10,675
They're about B roads.
832
00:35:10,755 --> 00:35:12,315
(percussive music)
833
00:35:12,395 --> 00:35:15,035
But the trouble with the
B roads is that they come
834
00:35:15,115 --> 00:35:18,755
with real-world problems,
like speed limits,
835
00:35:18,835 --> 00:35:22,356
speed cameras, and other traffic.
836
00:35:22,436 --> 00:35:24,596
Well, not anymore.
837
00:35:26,636 --> 00:35:29,356
Introducing the B-roadomatic 3000,
838
00:35:30,437 --> 00:35:32,437
for when you simply must add interest
839
00:35:32,517 --> 00:35:34,957
to your desolate airfield.
840
00:35:35,037 --> 00:35:37,557
Now, I know it may look
like a tractor with a couple
841
00:35:37,637 --> 00:35:39,597
of pots of paint strapped to the back,
842
00:35:39,677 --> 00:35:41,158
but it's actually a very technical piece
843
00:35:41,238 --> 00:35:44,158
of equipment developed
over many, many months.
844
00:35:44,238 --> 00:35:46,238
And I'm extremely proud of it.
845
00:35:47,038 --> 00:35:48,358
(dramatic music)
846
00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:52,159
And with my very own B
road now open for business,
847
00:35:52,239 --> 00:35:54,799
it's time to release the Civic back
848
00:35:54,879 --> 00:35:56,879
into its natural habitat.
849
00:35:57,399 --> 00:35:59,279
(upbeat music)
850
00:35:59,359 --> 00:36:00,119
Ho!
851
00:36:00,200 --> 00:36:01,960
Already it feels just right.
852
00:36:02,040 --> 00:36:04,040
What a thing!
853
00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:06,280
It's so impressive.
854
00:36:06,360 --> 00:36:08,040
You'd swear it was four-wheel drive!
855
00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:10,201
(upbeat music)
856
00:36:10,281 --> 00:36:13,921
Pitch it in. (chuckles gleefully)
857
00:36:15,401 --> 00:36:18,761
It's just yobbery at its finest.
858
00:36:18,841 --> 00:36:20,282
(upbeat music)
859
00:36:20,362 --> 00:36:23,202
This is why these cars were
made, for these conditions.
860
00:36:23,282 --> 00:36:24,762
It's so agile.
861
00:36:24,842 --> 00:36:26,842
The front of the car is just superb.
862
00:36:28,082 --> 00:36:28,962
It's so obedient.
863
00:36:29,042 --> 00:36:30,883
You just turn; it goes.
864
00:36:30,963 --> 00:36:34,843
And best of all, I don't feel
totally ashamed driving it,
865
00:36:34,923 --> 00:36:38,843
because it wasn't styled
by a seven-year-old.
866
00:36:40,003 --> 00:36:42,364
Honda has nailed it with this thing.
867
00:36:42,444 --> 00:36:45,004
It's a proper hot hatch.
868
00:36:46,804 --> 00:36:48,964
Hello, hello.
869
00:36:49,044 --> 00:36:51,045
Look at this lot.
870
00:36:53,005 --> 00:36:54,365
(door clicking)
871
00:36:54,445 --> 00:36:55,405
- Hello.
872
00:36:55,485 --> 00:36:56,965
- Andrew, to what do I owe this pleasure?
873
00:36:57,045 --> 00:36:58,365
What a line-up.
874
00:36:58,445 --> 00:37:01,486
- I have assembled all these
classic hot hatches just
875
00:37:01,566 --> 00:37:03,246
to let you know what they're all about.
876
00:37:03,326 --> 00:37:05,606
But firstly, what's that like?
877
00:37:05,686 --> 00:37:06,446
- Fantastic, mate.
878
00:37:06,526 --> 00:37:08,206
They've smashed it out of the park.
879
00:37:08,286 --> 00:37:09,606
Really, really good car.
880
00:37:09,686 --> 00:37:11,567
It's a bit more subtle than the last one.
881
00:37:11,647 --> 00:37:12,927
Better to drive.
882
00:37:13,007 --> 00:37:13,847
It's wonderful.
883
00:37:13,927 --> 00:37:15,727
- I'm sure it's lovely to drive.
884
00:37:15,807 --> 00:37:17,287
Is it a hot hatch?
885
00:37:17,367 --> 00:37:19,167
- Well, it's got a
hatch back and it's hot.
886
00:37:19,247 --> 00:37:21,688
- But, (sighs) it's massive.
887
00:37:23,008 --> 00:37:25,208
(light orchestral music)
888
00:37:25,288 --> 00:37:29,328
You see, whether it's the
classic Citroën AXE GT-
889
00:37:29,408 --> 00:37:32,809
- Honestly, you wouldn't believe
how agile and fast that is.
890
00:37:32,889 --> 00:37:35,609
- The iconic Renault Clio Williams-
891
00:37:35,689 --> 00:37:36,449
Do you know what,
892
00:37:36,529 --> 00:37:37,289
when I was a kid we used
893
00:37:37,369 --> 00:37:38,649
to see the odd one of
these knocking about.
894
00:37:38,729 --> 00:37:41,210
And you thought, I want one of these.
895
00:37:41,290 --> 00:37:44,210
The original VW Golf GTI-
896
00:37:44,290 --> 00:37:46,090
- When you think of the
original hot hatchback,
897
00:37:46,170 --> 00:37:48,250
the Golf is it, isn't it?
898
00:37:48,330 --> 00:37:50,090
- [Freddie] Or even the last truly
899
00:37:50,171 --> 00:37:52,451
game-changing Civic Type R-
900
00:37:52,531 --> 00:37:54,171
Now we're talking!
901
00:37:54,251 --> 00:37:56,251
- This moved the game on completely.
902
00:37:56,891 --> 00:37:59,291
- What this lineup of greats shows
903
00:37:59,371 --> 00:38:01,612
is that true hot hatches
904
00:38:01,692 --> 00:38:06,692
all share the same simple,
lightweight, compact DNA.
905
00:38:07,052 --> 00:38:08,852
- It's a fantastic lineup,
Fred, I have to say.
906
00:38:08,932 --> 00:38:09,692
It makes me smile.
907
00:38:09,772 --> 00:38:12,053
But also, a bit wistful for the past.
908
00:38:12,133 --> 00:38:14,333
Because, well, it makes
you realise how sort of big
909
00:38:14,413 --> 00:38:16,253
and bloated things have become, really.
910
00:38:16,333 --> 00:38:17,493
- Yeah.
- 'Cause the problem is,
911
00:38:17,573 --> 00:38:19,813
Fred, all this old stuff is all very well,
912
00:38:19,893 --> 00:38:24,254
but you can't have an
old-style hot hatch that's new.
913
00:38:24,334 --> 00:38:25,094
- You can.
914
00:38:25,174 --> 00:38:25,974
You can have that.
915
00:38:26,054 --> 00:38:27,734
- No you can't.
- You can.
916
00:38:27,814 --> 00:38:29,814
You can thank me later.
917
00:38:31,335 --> 00:38:33,455
(dramatic music)
918
00:38:33,535 --> 00:38:35,135
Ladies and gentlemen,
919
00:38:35,215 --> 00:38:39,535
I give you the new old Peugeot 205 GTI.
920
00:38:42,256 --> 00:38:43,736
Ho-ho-hoh!
921
00:38:43,816 --> 00:38:45,416
(upbeat rock music)
922
00:38:45,496 --> 00:38:48,416
It's the work of a British
company called Tolman.
923
00:38:48,496 --> 00:38:53,297
They take an old 205 GTI, strip
it down to the bare bones,
924
00:38:53,377 --> 00:38:57,257
and regenerate it better than ever before.
925
00:38:59,177 --> 00:39:02,418
This is what they call a restomod.
926
00:39:02,498 --> 00:39:05,178
And yeah, we've seen restomods before,
927
00:39:05,258 --> 00:39:09,338
but they've always been
unbelievably expensive.
928
00:39:09,418 --> 00:39:12,419
(engine revving)
929
00:39:12,499 --> 00:39:15,779
This 205 is about 45 grand.
930
00:39:15,859 --> 00:39:18,579
And don't get me wrong, I know
that that's a lot of cash.
931
00:39:18,659 --> 00:39:23,020
But at the same time, it's a
similar price to Chris's Civic.
932
00:39:23,100 --> 00:39:27,780
And I've gotta say, this
is a lot more special.
933
00:39:27,860 --> 00:39:30,861
(upbeat rock music)
934
00:39:31,781 --> 00:39:33,501
(dramatic music)
935
00:39:33,581 --> 00:39:37,901
Tolman's gone to town on
every inch of this Peugeot.
936
00:39:37,981 --> 00:39:40,622
The engine's been totally overhauled.
937
00:39:40,702 --> 00:39:43,782
There's stronger brakes, new suspension.
938
00:39:43,862 --> 00:39:46,902
They've even updated the old interior.
939
00:39:48,862 --> 00:39:50,863
Okay, so what they didn't manage
940
00:39:50,943 --> 00:39:52,943
to do was find any more space!
941
00:39:54,223 --> 00:39:56,343
If you're my height, six foot four,
942
00:39:56,423 --> 00:39:58,703
you're not exactly sitting in the car.
943
00:39:58,783 --> 00:40:00,063
I feel like I'm wearing it.
944
00:40:00,143 --> 00:40:02,464
(dramatic music)
945
00:40:02,544 --> 00:40:04,184
But I've got electric windows.
946
00:40:04,264 --> 00:40:06,184
I've got power steering.
947
00:40:06,264 --> 00:40:08,704
I've got a DAB radio!
948
00:40:08,784 --> 00:40:11,265
(upbeat music)
949
00:40:11,345 --> 00:40:15,625
And the real genius is the
Tolman 205 doesn't feel
950
00:40:15,705 --> 00:40:17,945
like a new car in old clothes.
951
00:40:19,145 --> 00:40:23,906
It's still shot through with
that classic hot-hatch spirit.
952
00:40:23,986 --> 00:40:26,026
It's only got a 130 horsepower.
953
00:40:26,106 --> 00:40:28,826
Which is less than your
average family car nowadays.
954
00:40:29,666 --> 00:40:33,187
But I'm only shifting 900 kilograms.
955
00:40:33,267 --> 00:40:34,867
So it's light.
956
00:40:34,947 --> 00:40:36,427
It's nimble.
957
00:40:36,507 --> 00:40:37,947
It's fun.
958
00:40:38,027 --> 00:40:38,827
Ho-ho!
959
00:40:38,907 --> 00:40:40,828
It is fun.
960
00:40:40,908 --> 00:40:42,548
What a car.
961
00:40:42,628 --> 00:40:43,548
(tyres screeching)
962
00:40:43,628 --> 00:40:45,108
Ha-haa!
963
00:40:45,188 --> 00:40:45,948
Chris!
964
00:40:46,028 --> 00:40:48,388
I'm so pleased you came out to play.
965
00:40:48,468 --> 00:40:50,549
Admit it, you're jealous.
966
00:40:50,629 --> 00:40:51,749
- It's absolutely stunning.
967
00:40:51,829 --> 00:40:53,909
It's the perfect hot-hatch shape.
968
00:40:53,989 --> 00:40:55,509
Let's see what it can do.
969
00:40:55,589 --> 00:40:56,869
Make it dance.
970
00:40:56,949 --> 00:40:57,949
Come on.
971
00:40:58,029 --> 00:40:59,429
(upbeat music)
972
00:40:59,509 --> 00:41:01,590
(tyres screeching)
973
00:41:01,670 --> 00:41:04,270
- It's not particularly
quick, but it's nimble.
974
00:41:04,350 --> 00:41:07,470
And it is so much fun.
975
00:41:07,550 --> 00:41:08,750
Ooooh!
976
00:41:08,830 --> 00:41:10,511
Here we go!
977
00:41:10,591 --> 00:41:13,791
- I tell you what, Fred, it
looks so good I'm already sold.
978
00:41:13,871 --> 00:41:15,191
Where do I write the check?
979
00:41:15,271 --> 00:41:16,351
Look at it!
980
00:41:16,431 --> 00:41:17,191
(upbeat music)
981
00:41:17,271 --> 00:41:18,031
- I've gotta say, I wanted one
982
00:41:18,111 --> 00:41:19,751
of these when I was about 20.
983
00:41:19,831 --> 00:41:22,472
And I've never driven one up until today.
984
00:41:22,552 --> 00:41:25,872
And this thing is not disappointing.
985
00:41:25,952 --> 00:41:28,032
(upbeat music)
986
00:41:28,112 --> 00:41:31,273
I can't shake you off,
though, that is for sure.
987
00:41:32,193 --> 00:41:35,193
- I suppose I better demonstrate
where the progress is now.
988
00:41:35,273 --> 00:41:37,433
(engine revving)
989
00:41:37,513 --> 00:41:38,273
- Huh-hoh!
990
00:41:38,353 --> 00:41:39,113
Look.
991
00:41:39,193 --> 00:41:40,434
Ta-ra, Chris!
992
00:41:40,514 --> 00:41:42,754
That's what 30 years does!
993
00:41:42,834 --> 00:41:45,114
That is what it does.
994
00:41:45,194 --> 00:41:46,354
(soft music)
995
00:41:46,434 --> 00:41:50,395
- [Chris] The truth is, though,
there are no losers here.
996
00:41:50,475 --> 00:41:53,435
Whether you fancy a
lovingly updated classic
997
00:41:53,515 --> 00:41:54,355
or the very best
998
00:41:54,435 --> 00:41:57,435
that modern engineering
prowess can produce,
999
00:41:57,515 --> 00:41:59,515
you can't really go wrong.
1000
00:42:00,155 --> 00:42:02,796
- What we're saying is, then,
if you're into hot hatches,
1001
00:42:02,876 --> 00:42:05,276
it's a good time to be alive!
1002
00:42:05,356 --> 00:42:06,876
Happy days!
1003
00:42:06,956 --> 00:42:08,596
- Which reminds me.
1004
00:42:08,676 --> 00:42:10,637
I've got something to show you.
1005
00:42:10,717 --> 00:42:13,477
(dramatic music)
1006
00:42:16,117 --> 00:42:18,117
I built a B-road.
1007
00:42:18,437 --> 00:42:20,318
(dramatic music)
1008
00:42:20,398 --> 00:42:22,398
- Oh, it's perfect!
1009
00:42:22,758 --> 00:42:23,518
Yes!
1010
00:42:23,598 --> 00:42:26,158
This is what this car was made for.
1011
00:42:26,238 --> 00:42:28,518
(dramatic music)
1012
00:42:28,598 --> 00:42:30,158
This is some road, Christopher.
1013
00:42:30,239 --> 00:42:31,879
Congratulations.
1014
00:42:31,959 --> 00:42:34,159
- It's about smiles, not speed, Andrew.
1015
00:42:34,239 --> 00:42:35,919
Smiles, not speed.
1016
00:42:35,999 --> 00:42:37,079
(dramatic music)
1017
00:42:37,159 --> 00:42:37,919
Roundabout.
1018
00:42:37,999 --> 00:42:38,919
Roundabout.
1019
00:42:38,999 --> 00:42:39,759
- Oh-hoh!
1020
00:42:39,839 --> 00:42:40,880
Yes!
1021
00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:42,480
Do you mind if I go again?
1022
00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:44,600
- One more time.
1023
00:42:44,680 --> 00:42:46,840
(dramatic music)
1024
00:42:46,920 --> 00:42:48,200
- What a car.
1025
00:42:48,280 --> 00:42:53,401
The Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman.
1026
00:42:53,481 --> 00:42:55,481
(chuckles) Thank you.
1027
00:42:56,401 --> 00:42:59,161
(dramatic music)
1028
00:43:02,082 --> 00:43:05,842
(crowd cheering)
(audience applauding)
1029
00:43:05,922 --> 00:43:08,802
- That is a really good car.
1030
00:43:08,882 --> 00:43:09,642
- It is.
1031
00:43:09,722 --> 00:43:10,963
So is that, though.
1032
00:43:11,043 --> 00:43:14,163
- Do you know what, seeing
'em both side by side,
1033
00:43:14,243 --> 00:43:16,763
it's amazing the size difference.
1034
00:43:16,843 --> 00:43:20,444
I mean, how the hell in the
'80s, did we fit in them?
1035
00:43:20,524 --> 00:43:22,484
- Because in the '80s,
Paddy, we were kids.
1036
00:43:22,564 --> 00:43:23,644
We were smaller.
1037
00:43:23,724 --> 00:43:26,044
- (chuckling) Listen, you
were never that small.
1038
00:43:26,124 --> 00:43:27,884
You're like Donkey Kong in Mario Kart.
1039
00:43:27,964 --> 00:43:30,084
You driving round in one
of them is unbelievable!
1040
00:43:30,164 --> 00:43:31,045
- So go on then, Pad.
1041
00:43:31,125 --> 00:43:32,765
A fresh pair of eyes on it.
1042
00:43:32,845 --> 00:43:34,205
Which one are you having?
1043
00:43:34,285 --> 00:43:35,045
- Phoow.
1044
00:43:35,125 --> 00:43:35,885
It's a tricky one.
1045
00:43:35,965 --> 00:43:39,245
Because, look, 17-year-old Pad
would have loved one of them.
1046
00:43:39,325 --> 00:43:40,085
- I get that.
1047
00:43:40,165 --> 00:43:42,126
- On the other hand, 17-year-old Pad
1048
00:43:42,206 --> 00:43:44,286
would have loved one of them.
1049
00:43:44,366 --> 00:43:45,326
Similar prices.
1050
00:43:45,406 --> 00:43:47,206
- Well, same ball park.
1051
00:43:47,286 --> 00:43:48,406
- Oow, it's a tricky one.
1052
00:43:48,486 --> 00:43:49,926
- They're both so good.
1053
00:43:50,006 --> 00:43:51,207
- I'm gonna have to go for the Civic.
1054
00:43:51,287 --> 00:43:52,047
- Yeah.
1055
00:43:52,127 --> 00:43:53,207
- I'm gonna have to go for the Civic.
1056
00:43:53,287 --> 00:43:55,407
But, I'd pop the Peugeot in the boot
1057
00:43:55,487 --> 00:43:58,087
for a blast down memory
lane every now and again.
1058
00:43:58,167 --> 00:44:00,408
Perfect two-car garage.
1059
00:44:00,488 --> 00:44:01,768
Right, that's that sorted.
1060
00:44:01,848 --> 00:44:04,088
Now we must get back
to our young race team,
1061
00:44:04,168 --> 00:44:07,688
where things were about
to get really serious.
1062
00:44:07,768 --> 00:44:10,649
(soft music)
1063
00:44:10,729 --> 00:44:14,929
Just seven weeks since our
young team first came together,
1064
00:44:15,009 --> 00:44:18,929
this bold experiment is
reaching its conclusion.
1065
00:44:20,490 --> 00:44:23,650
A band of talented drivers and mechanics
1066
00:44:23,730 --> 00:44:27,970
whose racing ambitions could
never have reached so far
1067
00:44:28,050 --> 00:44:29,330
(tools whirring)
1068
00:44:29,410 --> 00:44:31,331
are now going wheel-to-wheel
1069
00:44:31,411 --> 00:44:35,491
with a multi-million-pound
grid of hardened racers
1070
00:44:35,571 --> 00:44:37,571
in the GT Cup.
1071
00:44:37,891 --> 00:44:38,931
- It's extremely tough.
1072
00:44:39,011 --> 00:44:40,292
They really have to soak up everything
1073
00:44:40,372 --> 00:44:42,212
that we say like a sponge.
1074
00:44:42,292 --> 00:44:45,012
Not get overwhelmed by
the whole experience.
1075
00:44:45,092 --> 00:44:46,932
- From what we've seen of
them in the car so far,
1076
00:44:47,012 --> 00:44:49,012
you know, they're adapting
to it very, very well,
1077
00:44:49,092 --> 00:44:51,093
and taking it on board very quickly.
1078
00:44:52,293 --> 00:44:54,653
- [Paddy] It's pre-race practice.
1079
00:44:54,733 --> 00:44:57,733
Louis and Ollie have had
two weeks intensive training
1080
00:44:57,813 --> 00:45:01,134
with the car, and now it's
their last chance to prepare.
1081
00:45:01,214 --> 00:45:03,214
- [Martin] We've got
brand-new brakes on the front.
1082
00:45:03,294 --> 00:45:05,534
So, bed-in procedure: go out the pits,
1083
00:45:05,614 --> 00:45:06,854
30% brake pressure.
1084
00:45:06,934 --> 00:45:07,694
50%.
1085
00:45:07,774 --> 00:45:08,534
70.
1086
00:45:08,614 --> 00:45:09,574
- [Paddy] The warm-up session
1087
00:45:09,654 --> 00:45:11,055
doesn't just give them the chance
1088
00:45:11,135 --> 00:45:13,335
to set the car up for the track;
1089
00:45:13,415 --> 00:45:16,575
it's also the driver's one opportunity
1090
00:45:16,655 --> 00:45:19,535
to rehearse crucial moments
of the race to come.
1091
00:45:19,615 --> 00:45:21,456
- And then I want you to
practice the driver change.
1092
00:45:21,536 --> 00:45:23,536
So come into the pits hot.
1093
00:45:23,896 --> 00:45:25,576
Hit your marks on the board.
1094
00:45:25,656 --> 00:45:27,216
Get out of the car as quick as you can.
1095
00:45:27,296 --> 00:45:28,856
Louis, then you're jumping in.
1096
00:45:28,936 --> 00:45:30,096
Waiting for the pushback.
1097
00:45:30,176 --> 00:45:32,177
And remember, once the
lollipop releases you,
1098
00:45:32,257 --> 00:45:34,057
you've gotta mash that throttle.
1099
00:45:34,137 --> 00:45:34,857
Full faith on him.
1100
00:45:34,937 --> 00:45:37,137
You've just gotta go into
the fast lane and go.
1101
00:45:37,217 --> 00:45:39,737
(upbeat music)
1102
00:45:39,817 --> 00:45:42,138
- [Paddy] For mechanics
Lillie and Callum, meanwhile,
1103
00:45:42,218 --> 00:45:45,658
working with the McLaren has
meant finding their place
1104
00:45:45,738 --> 00:45:47,738
in a professional pit crew.
1105
00:45:47,818 --> 00:45:49,578
- Lillie and Callum have
gelled well with our team.
1106
00:45:49,658 --> 00:45:51,499
You know, they get on with
everybody and they've stepped up
1107
00:45:51,579 --> 00:45:52,419
to the next level.
1108
00:45:52,499 --> 00:45:53,699
Checking suspension.
1109
00:45:53,779 --> 00:45:55,539
You know, we changed brakes yesterday.
1110
00:45:55,619 --> 00:45:57,499
And I think they'll do really well today.
1111
00:45:57,579 --> 00:45:58,779
(upbeat music)
1112
00:45:58,859 --> 00:46:02,020
- The whole team has raised their game.
1113
00:46:02,100 --> 00:46:07,100
But as practice comes to an
end, the real test starts now.
1114
00:46:08,700 --> 00:46:13,701
Just, (sighs) keeping everything crossed.
1115
00:46:14,781 --> 00:46:16,461
- We've got 20 minutes and then we're out.
1116
00:46:16,541 --> 00:46:18,701
- So the call for the tyres
will be a little bit earlier.
1117
00:46:18,781 --> 00:46:19,581
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
1118
00:46:19,661 --> 00:46:21,422
- So I want you guys
out- Have you got gloves?
1119
00:46:21,502 --> 00:46:22,262
- I'll get some now.
1120
00:46:22,342 --> 00:46:23,702
- You want good ones, yeah,
1121
00:46:23,782 --> 00:46:26,142
'cause the call for the
tyes, that, straight in.
1122
00:46:26,222 --> 00:46:27,102
- Yeah.
- All right?
1123
00:46:27,182 --> 00:46:27,902
Yeah?
1124
00:46:27,982 --> 00:46:28,742
You're good?
- Yeah.
1125
00:46:28,822 --> 00:46:29,902
- Sure.
- Thank you.
1126
00:46:29,982 --> 00:46:31,663
(upbeat music)
1127
00:46:31,743 --> 00:46:35,343
- [Paddy] The incredible field
that makes up the GT Cup grid
1128
00:46:35,423 --> 00:46:39,383
is divided into six
competitive categories.
1129
00:46:39,463 --> 00:46:43,704
Team Top Gear is competing
in the GTH class,
1130
00:46:43,784 --> 00:46:48,704
against nine other McLarens,
Porsches and AMG Mercs.
1131
00:46:50,265 --> 00:46:52,185
As a team endurance event,
1132
00:46:52,265 --> 00:46:55,705
both drivers will have
to prove themselves.
1133
00:46:55,785 --> 00:46:58,785
First, with the qualifying rounds.
1134
00:46:58,865 --> 00:47:01,586
(engine revving)
1135
00:47:02,466 --> 00:47:03,346
- He's on new tyres.
1136
00:47:03,426 --> 00:47:04,306
Low fuel.
1137
00:47:04,386 --> 00:47:06,866
He's going to get about
three laps to do a time.
1138
00:47:09,786 --> 00:47:11,307
- My boy. (chuckles)
1139
00:47:11,387 --> 00:47:14,227
Yeah, he's my little gentle giant.
1140
00:47:15,187 --> 00:47:18,067
I know he's in a really, really fast car.
1141
00:47:19,427 --> 00:47:21,788
Yeah, my heart should be palpitating.
1142
00:47:23,388 --> 00:47:24,548
But I've got confidence in him.
1143
00:47:24,628 --> 00:47:26,628
And he's a confident lad as well.
1144
00:47:28,068 --> 00:47:32,709
- Can you believe how mad it
is from karting to doing this?
1145
00:47:32,789 --> 00:47:33,629
- Yes, it is.
- I mean, it's mad, innit?
1146
00:47:33,709 --> 00:47:35,189
- It is crazy.
- Oh!
1147
00:47:35,269 --> 00:47:36,869
And I'm buzzing for you.
- I can't believe it, yeah.
1148
00:47:36,949 --> 00:47:38,389
- I'm buzzing for you.
1149
00:47:38,469 --> 00:47:41,150
(tense music)
1150
00:47:41,230 --> 00:47:43,990
(engine revving)
1151
00:47:45,150 --> 00:47:50,150
- I can't believe that my boy
is competing at this level.
1152
00:47:51,551 --> 00:47:53,551
I just couldn't be more proud.
1153
00:47:54,951 --> 00:47:56,631
The opportunity which he's had here
1154
00:47:56,711 --> 00:47:59,351
is something that's
unobtainable to the working man.
1155
00:47:59,431 --> 00:48:01,312
You can't afford to race a McLaren.
1156
00:48:01,392 --> 00:48:02,992
You can't afford to sit in a McLaren.
1157
00:48:03,072 --> 00:48:06,232
(tense music)
1158
00:48:06,312 --> 00:48:07,912
- [Paddy] Louis and Ollie's first-ever
1159
00:48:07,992 --> 00:48:11,033
competitive performance
in the car is enough
1160
00:48:11,113 --> 00:48:14,153
to qualify them eighth in class.
1161
00:48:14,233 --> 00:48:16,313
- Well done, mate.
- And now,
1162
00:48:16,393 --> 00:48:18,673
the end of the road for Team Top Gear.
1163
00:48:20,033 --> 00:48:25,034
lies on the other side of
a 50-minute endurance race.
1164
00:48:25,514 --> 00:48:26,994
(tense music)
1165
00:48:27,074 --> 00:48:30,194
A race where each driver gets a stint,
1166
00:48:30,275 --> 00:48:33,675
swapping midway with a full-team pit stop.
1167
00:48:34,715 --> 00:48:37,235
Competing right through
to the chequered flag
1168
00:48:37,315 --> 00:48:40,276
would need them all to be on their game.
1169
00:48:41,876 --> 00:48:42,636
- Right, guys.
1170
00:48:42,716 --> 00:48:43,916
It's time to get serious now.
1171
00:48:43,996 --> 00:48:47,036
This whole journey is
pointed to the GT Cup race.
1172
00:48:47,116 --> 00:48:48,356
A 50-minute race.
1173
00:48:48,436 --> 00:48:50,757
I want Louis to start,
and then for you, Ollie,
1174
00:48:50,837 --> 00:48:52,077
to bring home the chequered flag.
1175
00:48:52,157 --> 00:48:52,957
- Perfect.
1176
00:48:53,037 --> 00:48:54,277
- Come on, lads.
1177
00:48:54,357 --> 00:48:55,117
Let's do it.
1178
00:48:55,197 --> 00:49:00,197
(tense music)
(tools whirring)
1179
00:49:09,038 --> 00:49:10,999
(tense music)
1180
00:49:11,079 --> 00:49:12,919
Ah, I'm more nervous
watching this than being
1181
00:49:12,999 --> 00:49:13,759
in the car myself.
1182
00:49:13,839 --> 00:49:14,599
- I know, this is the thing, innit.
1183
00:49:14,679 --> 00:49:16,519
- You just want them
to be safe, don't you?
1184
00:49:16,599 --> 00:49:18,679
They're like your kids.
- Our stomach's are in knots.
1185
00:49:18,759 --> 00:49:21,120
Imagine what their bloody dads are like.
1186
00:49:21,200 --> 00:49:24,960
Louis is approaching the
end of the formation lap.
1187
00:49:25,040 --> 00:49:28,800
And the rolling start
is just seconds away.
1188
00:49:28,880 --> 00:49:32,401
It's time to find out how
this team reacts when it comes
1189
00:49:32,481 --> 00:49:34,481
to the big moment.
1190
00:49:34,561 --> 00:49:35,521
- [Commentator] The lights
are on on the gantry.
1191
00:49:35,601 --> 00:49:37,001
They go out now.
1192
00:49:37,081 --> 00:49:38,241
(dramatic music)
1193
00:49:38,321 --> 00:49:41,042
And we get round 20 of the
2022 championship season
1194
00:49:41,122 --> 00:49:43,002
underway for GT Cup.
1195
00:49:43,082 --> 00:49:46,202
(Paddy groans)
1196
00:49:46,282 --> 00:49:47,042
- Come on.
1197
00:49:47,122 --> 00:49:48,082
Come on, Louis.
1198
00:49:48,162 --> 00:49:49,282
- [Commentator] Well, it
looks as though everybody
1199
00:49:49,362 --> 00:49:51,603
is safely through the first corner.
1200
00:49:51,683 --> 00:49:54,403
(dramatic music)
1201
00:49:58,083 --> 00:49:59,523
- Louis just came on the radio.
1202
00:49:59,603 --> 00:50:01,804
He says, The car in
front is slowing me down.
1203
00:50:01,884 --> 00:50:05,284
(dramatic music)
1204
00:50:05,364 --> 00:50:06,804
Takes a bit of skill, bit of experience,
1205
00:50:06,884 --> 00:50:08,764
so you've gotta work out
where you are quicker
1206
00:50:08,844 --> 00:50:10,765
during the lap, and then,
like, pick your moment.
1207
00:50:10,845 --> 00:50:14,525
(dramatic orchestral music)
1208
00:50:17,125 --> 00:50:20,366
(engine revving)
1209
00:50:20,446 --> 00:50:22,246
- Has he got him?
- Yeah, he's got him.
1210
00:50:22,326 --> 00:50:23,446
(dramatic orchestral music)
1211
00:50:23,526 --> 00:50:25,726
Pace is really good.
1212
00:50:25,806 --> 00:50:26,726
- [Paddy] Faster than that car in front.
1213
00:50:26,806 --> 00:50:29,206
- That car is running
top three in the points.
1214
00:50:29,286 --> 00:50:32,047
(dramatic music)
1215
00:50:34,167 --> 00:50:35,767
- [Paddy] Louis is making his mark
1216
00:50:35,847 --> 00:50:38,047
as he claws away at the field.
1217
00:50:38,127 --> 00:50:40,448
(engine revving)
1218
00:50:40,528 --> 00:50:44,528
All the while in the garage,
the team's pit stop strategy
1219
00:50:44,608 --> 00:50:45,728
is being calculated.
1220
00:50:45,808 --> 00:50:47,848
- So, like if he's got a bit of traffic,
1221
00:50:47,928 --> 00:50:49,168
we might stop early,
1222
00:50:49,248 --> 00:50:51,249
get Ollie in try and do an undercut,
1223
00:50:51,329 --> 00:50:54,649
try and overtake during the
pitstops, or if Louis is
1224
00:50:54,729 --> 00:50:56,169
in clean air, just keep him out there,
1225
00:50:56,249 --> 00:50:58,409
just keep him hounding around.
1226
00:50:58,489 --> 00:51:00,490
Get yourself ready, warmed up.
1227
00:51:01,410 --> 00:51:03,370
Do some for me as well.
1228
00:51:03,450 --> 00:51:05,930
(tense music)
1229
00:51:07,050 --> 00:51:10,331
- [Paddy] Out on track, the
battles and drama continued.
1230
00:51:10,411 --> 00:51:11,171
- Ooh.
1231
00:51:11,251 --> 00:51:12,011
Uh-oh.
1232
00:51:12,091 --> 00:51:12,811
- [Paddy] Oh.
1233
00:51:12,891 --> 00:51:13,651
- [Martin] Oops.
1234
00:51:13,731 --> 00:51:15,371
- But Louis is holding his own.
1235
00:51:15,451 --> 00:51:17,131
There he is, there he is.
1236
00:51:17,211 --> 00:51:18,451
Go on, go on, go on.
1237
00:51:18,531 --> 00:51:20,011
Go on, Louis.
1238
00:51:20,091 --> 00:51:23,132
(tense music)
1239
00:51:23,212 --> 00:51:24,252
What do you think about his position
1240
00:51:24,332 --> 00:51:25,852
at the minute, are you happy?
1241
00:51:25,932 --> 00:51:29,892
- Yeah, he's doing a good job,
we're holding P7 right now.
1242
00:51:29,972 --> 00:51:32,493
(tense music)
1243
00:51:38,293 --> 00:51:39,813
- [Commentator] So, this is number 25 car.
1244
00:51:39,893 --> 00:51:41,294
- Go on, Louis.
1245
00:51:41,374 --> 00:51:43,174
- [Commentator] Going well in
the hands of Louis Smithen,
1246
00:51:43,254 --> 00:51:45,494
making his debut in the championship
1247
00:51:45,574 --> 00:51:48,054
and scheduled to hand the
car over to Ollie Hall.
1248
00:51:54,015 --> 00:51:59,015
(tense music)
(engine revving)
1249
00:52:03,296 --> 00:52:06,136
- The pitstop window opens and the team
1250
00:52:06,216 --> 00:52:08,776
in the garage get ready to go to work.
1251
00:52:08,856 --> 00:52:10,457
How long 'til he's in?
1252
00:52:10,537 --> 00:52:12,497
- So, three minutes.
1253
00:52:12,577 --> 00:52:14,537
(tense music)
1254
00:52:14,617 --> 00:52:15,617
- Whatever happens, happens.
1255
00:52:15,697 --> 00:52:19,057
Do your best, that's all we can ask for.
1256
00:52:19,937 --> 00:52:24,258
(Ollie exhales)
(sighs)
1257
00:52:24,338 --> 00:52:25,978
- [Paddy] Go on, Ol.
1258
00:52:26,058 --> 00:52:28,898
(soft music)
1259
00:52:28,978 --> 00:52:30,539
- [Ollie] Box to slapmate, please confirm.
1260
00:52:33,819 --> 00:52:35,659
- [Ollie] Nice.
1261
00:52:35,739 --> 00:52:36,499
Let's do it.
1262
00:52:36,579 --> 00:52:39,339
(engine revving)
1263
00:52:41,900 --> 00:52:45,460
(tyres screeching)
1264
00:52:45,540 --> 00:52:47,540
- Get out, go, go.
1265
00:52:48,140 --> 00:52:50,621
(tense music)
1266
00:52:55,461 --> 00:52:57,461
There you go.
1267
00:52:58,741 --> 00:53:02,062
(tense music continues)
1268
00:53:03,782 --> 00:53:06,742
- [Speaker] Great with the car.
1269
00:53:06,822 --> 00:53:08,822
- How are we?
- Go.
1270
00:53:09,942 --> 00:53:13,303
(tense music continues)
1271
00:53:14,463 --> 00:53:16,183
(engine revving)
1272
00:53:16,263 --> 00:53:18,783
- [Speaker] Good job, good job, good job.
1273
00:53:18,863 --> 00:53:21,784
(engine revving)
1274
00:53:21,864 --> 00:53:23,064
(indistinct)
1275
00:53:23,144 --> 00:53:25,864
- [Paddy] What happened
with the safety car then?
1276
00:53:25,944 --> 00:53:28,344
- So, car seventeen crashed out,
1277
00:53:28,424 --> 00:53:30,745
safety car came out and
just as we were coming
1278
00:53:30,825 --> 00:53:32,905
into the pits, so I think
that may have played out
1279
00:53:32,985 --> 00:53:34,985
in our favour.
1280
00:53:36,425 --> 00:53:37,185
- [Paddy] How was it?
1281
00:53:37,265 --> 00:53:38,385
- Yeah, it was fun.
1282
00:53:38,465 --> 00:53:39,905
So much fun.
1283
00:53:39,985 --> 00:53:40,746
- You looked great out there,
1284
00:53:40,826 --> 00:53:42,266
I could hear you saying the guy in front
1285
00:53:42,346 --> 00:53:43,986
was a little bit slow, so you got past.
1286
00:53:44,066 --> 00:53:44,786
- Yeah, yeah.
1287
00:53:44,866 --> 00:53:46,986
- You got past. (chuckles)
1288
00:53:47,066 --> 00:53:50,026
Louis held seventh place at the hand over
1289
00:53:50,106 --> 00:53:54,227
and as the safety car
pits, the race resumes.
1290
00:53:54,307 --> 00:53:55,947
Here we go.
1291
00:53:56,027 --> 00:53:59,667
Ollie now has just over 10
minutes to bring it home
1292
00:53:59,747 --> 00:54:01,228
for the team.
1293
00:54:01,308 --> 00:54:05,548
(tense music)
(engine revving)
1294
00:54:05,628 --> 00:54:06,828
Go on!
1295
00:54:06,908 --> 00:54:09,308
(tense music)
1296
00:54:09,388 --> 00:54:12,109
(engine revving)
1297
00:54:13,989 --> 00:54:16,749
(engine revving)
1298
00:54:17,909 --> 00:54:18,829
(engine revving)
1299
00:54:18,909 --> 00:54:21,070
- [Speaker] Two more laps to go.
1300
00:54:21,150 --> 00:54:23,390
(engine revving)
1301
00:54:23,470 --> 00:54:24,790
- Go on, Ol, push!
1302
00:54:24,870 --> 00:54:27,350
(tense music)
1303
00:54:28,590 --> 00:54:30,631
Come on, Ollie, bring it home, son.
1304
00:54:30,711 --> 00:54:32,471
Bring it home.
1305
00:54:32,551 --> 00:54:35,031
(tense music)
1306
00:54:37,871 --> 00:54:39,831
Yes!
1307
00:54:39,911 --> 00:54:41,912
- Attaboy.
1308
00:54:42,552 --> 00:54:44,552
Good lad, mate.
1309
00:54:45,592 --> 00:54:46,552
Well done, lad.
1310
00:54:46,632 --> 00:54:48,112
P7, well done, mate.
1311
00:54:48,192 --> 00:54:48,912
Good job.
1312
00:54:48,992 --> 00:54:49,752
- [Paddy] Fantastic, pal.
1313
00:54:49,832 --> 00:54:51,393
Fantastic.
1314
00:54:51,473 --> 00:54:53,033
Fantastic.
- Well done.
1315
00:54:53,113 --> 00:54:54,393
- [Paddy] Can you believe that?
1316
00:54:54,473 --> 00:54:55,193
- Nah.
1317
00:54:55,273 --> 00:54:56,153
- Can you believe that?
1318
00:54:56,233 --> 00:54:57,673
Huh?
1319
00:54:57,753 --> 00:55:00,193
(soft music)
1320
00:55:01,114 --> 00:55:03,114
Yes, good lad, Ollie!
1321
00:55:04,114 --> 00:55:06,994
(all cheering)
1322
00:55:07,074 --> 00:55:08,914
(soft music)
1323
00:55:08,994 --> 00:55:10,595
(indistinct)
1324
00:55:10,675 --> 00:55:11,435
Yes!
1325
00:55:11,515 --> 00:55:13,355
Ohh mate.
1326
00:55:13,435 --> 00:55:15,155
- Few beers tonight.
1327
00:55:15,235 --> 00:55:15,995
(soft music)
1328
00:55:16,075 --> 00:55:18,155
- Well, that was just probably
the best day of my life,
1329
00:55:18,235 --> 00:55:21,156
like, and just so happy
that we got a good result
1330
00:55:21,236 --> 00:55:23,756
for the team and yeah, I'm just amazed.
1331
00:55:24,716 --> 00:55:25,476
- Wow.
1332
00:55:25,556 --> 00:55:26,956
It's been incredible.
1333
00:55:27,036 --> 00:55:29,236
We didn't start out as racing drivers,
1334
00:55:29,316 --> 00:55:31,317
but we've definitely finished as one.
1335
00:55:32,277 --> 00:55:34,197
- It's been so incredible,
1336
00:55:34,277 --> 00:55:36,557
it's like something
I'm never gonna forget,
1337
00:55:36,637 --> 00:55:38,717
being here, doing all of this.
1338
00:55:38,797 --> 00:55:40,838
- The Paddock team has just been amazing.
1339
00:55:41,798 --> 00:55:44,638
Yeah, I just wanna thank them
so much for looking after me,
1340
00:55:44,718 --> 00:55:47,798
the mechanics especially for
getting the car setup for me.
1341
00:55:47,878 --> 00:55:50,599
- Callum and Lillie, me two mechanics,
1342
00:55:50,679 --> 00:55:52,519
we have been on a journey,
1343
00:55:52,599 --> 00:55:54,279
we've got some amazing memories together
1344
00:55:54,359 --> 00:55:56,999
and memories that we'll cherish forever.
1345
00:55:57,079 --> 00:55:58,759
(upbeat music)
1346
00:55:58,839 --> 00:56:01,240
- Just been amazing, start to finish.
1347
00:56:01,320 --> 00:56:03,040
The dream for me is basically do
1348
00:56:03,120 --> 00:56:05,840
what I've done the last couple
of months, just as a living.
1349
00:56:05,920 --> 00:56:07,600
- Dream for the future will be to continue
1350
00:56:07,680 --> 00:56:10,080
in any form of Motorsport.
1351
00:56:10,160 --> 00:56:12,761
(upbeat music)
1352
00:56:22,282 --> 00:56:25,682
(upbeat music continues)
1353
00:56:29,882 --> 00:56:31,003
- There we go.
1354
00:56:31,083 --> 00:56:34,443
(chuckles) Couple of
months ago, we had an idea.
1355
00:56:35,723 --> 00:56:38,603
Could we get four young people together
1356
00:56:38,683 --> 00:56:40,444
and get 'em into racing?
1357
00:56:40,524 --> 00:56:44,244
People who would never get
a shot, and if we could,
1358
00:56:45,084 --> 00:56:47,084
what would happen?
1359
00:56:47,644 --> 00:56:49,364
There's your answer.
1360
00:56:49,444 --> 00:56:52,965
And it just goes to show
the talent's out there,
1361
00:56:53,045 --> 00:56:55,045
alls they need is a chance.
1362
00:56:56,365 --> 00:56:58,805
(soft music)
1363
00:57:04,006 --> 00:57:08,246
(audience applauding)
(crowd cheering)
1364
00:57:08,326 --> 00:57:09,326
- Brilliant.
1365
00:57:09,406 --> 00:57:10,166
- Amazing.
1366
00:57:10,246 --> 00:57:11,647
- And here they are,
give it up for Lillie,
1367
00:57:11,727 --> 00:57:13,727
Callum, Ollie and Louis!
1368
00:57:13,807 --> 00:57:18,807
(crowd cheering)
(audience applauding)
1369
00:57:20,608 --> 00:57:21,808
- Yeah, that's amazing.
1370
00:57:21,888 --> 00:57:23,808
Respect to all of you.
1371
00:57:23,888 --> 00:57:26,168
Eight weeks from standing
start to racing in GT Cup,
1372
00:57:26,248 --> 00:57:28,248
that is a hell of an effort, fantastic.
1373
00:57:28,328 --> 00:57:30,168
- And I tell you what,
when that flag dropped
1374
00:57:30,248 --> 00:57:33,249
at Donington, oh the
nerves kicked in for me,
1375
00:57:33,329 --> 00:57:35,289
it was like sending
your kids off to school
1376
00:57:35,369 --> 00:57:37,409
for the first time, but this time the kids
1377
00:57:37,489 --> 00:57:39,409
are driving 220 grand McLarens.
1378
00:57:39,489 --> 00:57:40,290
(audience chuckles)
1379
00:57:40,370 --> 00:57:41,130
- And I tell you what else,
1380
00:57:41,210 --> 00:57:42,410
after only two months on the job,
1381
00:57:42,490 --> 00:57:43,970
they've already done better than us.
1382
00:57:44,050 --> 00:57:46,370
They've actually managed to finish a race,
1383
00:57:46,450 --> 00:57:48,650
without breaking down
or smashing up a car.
1384
00:57:48,730 --> 00:57:49,530
Well done.
1385
00:57:49,610 --> 00:57:50,611
(audience applauding)
1386
00:57:50,691 --> 00:57:53,251
That's amazing.
1387
00:57:53,331 --> 00:57:56,211
- And it goes to prove
that there's real talent
1388
00:57:56,291 --> 00:57:58,371
out there, and I'm very
proud of that young team.
1389
00:57:58,451 --> 00:58:01,372
Ladies and gentlemen, give
it up for Team Top Gear!
1390
00:58:01,452 --> 00:58:02,892
(audience applauds)
1391
00:58:02,972 --> 00:58:04,092
(all chattering)
1392
00:58:04,172 --> 00:58:04,932
- Can milk it now.
1393
00:58:05,012 --> 00:58:07,012
Milk it.
1394
00:58:07,892 --> 00:58:09,972
- And that's it for us tonight
1395
00:58:10,052 --> 00:58:11,573
and for the next few weeks,
1396
00:58:11,653 --> 00:58:12,893
because we're off your screens
1397
00:58:12,973 --> 00:58:16,013
for something called the World Cup.
1398
00:58:16,093 --> 00:58:17,733
Come on England!
1399
00:58:17,813 --> 00:58:20,494
(audience applauds)
(crowd cheering)
1400
00:58:20,574 --> 00:58:21,534
- And Wales!
1401
00:58:21,614 --> 00:58:23,614
- And Wales!
1402
00:58:24,054 --> 00:58:25,414
Thanks so much for watching,
1403
00:58:25,494 --> 00:58:27,654
see you in a few weeks, goodnight.
1404
00:58:27,734 --> 00:58:32,735
(crowd cheering)
(upbeat music)
1405
00:58:42,696 --> 00:58:46,096
(upbeat music continues)
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