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17/09/2009

Simon is joined by the new Lotus Formula 1 team's Principal, Tony Fernandes. He also talks to Michael Mansfield QC and discusses Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd.

Simon speaks to Tony Fernandes, the principal of the new Lotus Formula 1 team, on making a return to the sport. There's further reaction to Renault saying it wouldn't contest Nelson Piquet Jr's claims that he was ordered to crash in last year's Singapore grand prix.

Plus, radical lawyer Michael Mansfield QC on some of his most high profile cases including Diana Princess of Wales, Stephen Lawrence and Angela Cannings.

3 hours

Last on

Thu 17 Sep 2009 13:00

Chapters

  • Lotus F1: RIP 1994, resurrected 2010

    Sixteen years after their last Grand Prix, the Lotus are back on next year's starting grid

    Duration: 12:20

  • Michael Mansfield QC: "You have to have the courage of your convictions"

    Working on cases concerning Princes Diana, Stephen Lawrence, de Menezes and others.

    Duration: 10:57

Broadcast

  • Thu 17 Sep 2009 13:00