“On the back of a standout rookie campaign, today’s guest didn’t just show up in 2024, he showed serious staying power. Re-signing with multiple champions EXCELR8 for a second season, he quietly delivered one of the most impressive stats on the grid: the only driver to be classified as a finisher in every single race.

But what happened next? We’re going to ask him how his 2025 season unfolded, how the pressure shifted, and of course… we’ll be talking about that crash at Silverstone. The highs, the lows, and everything in between, welcome to Grandstand Gossip.”

No PR spin. Just esports, and motorsport, talked about properly.

In the debut episode of Grandstand Gossip, the team come together for the first time to set the tone for the series and introduce the voices behind the mic. Racing driver Ashley Gregory and motorsport commentator Paul Jeffrey lead the conversation, joined by Simply Race and AK Esports UK Ltd.

Recorded at Simply Race with production and technical support from AK Esports UK, the episode explores the crossover between real-world motorsport and sim racing, how the show came together, and what listeners can expect going forward. Expect honest opinions, behind-the-scenes insight, and the kind of conversations that usually happen away from the spotlight.

No PR spin. Just esports, and motorsport, talked about properly.