4. The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove

Sport's Strangest Crimes - A podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live - Wednesdays

The 2007 Formula 1 season is hotting up, but it’s the action off the track that is really starting to burn. While Hamilton, Raikonnen and Alonso battle it out in Germany, It’s time for McLaren to face the guard dogs of Formula 1 - or, as they’re better known, the FIA. The team is off to Paris to defend themselves against charges of misconduct. But this isn’t any old trial. It’s one not only of rights and wrongs, but also of personal wills, big egos, and power struggles. Strap in, because Spygate is going on trial… F1 style.Co-host and script consultant: Sarah HoltProducers: Matt Nielson and Rosie StopherSound design: Alex PortfelixShowrunner: Sarah StolarzAny questions about this podcast: [email protected]