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Rohan Silva on Colin Chapman

Entrepreneur Rohan Silva chooses the charismatic Formula One car designer, Colin Chapman. With Matthew Parris. From 2019.

The arrival of Lotus shook up motor sport in 1960s and 70s. In Formula One, Colin Chapman made his cars lighter and quicker than anyone else, often challenging the rules.

But not everything he designed was safe. On the roads, Lotus sports cars are an icon of the era.

To discuss this colourful and controversial life, Matthew Parris is joined by the entrepreneur Rohan Silva and motor racing journalist, Maurice Hamilton.

Producer: Chris Ledgard

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in January 2019.

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28 minutes

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Sun 17 Jul 2022 05:30

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  • Tue 15 Jan 2019 16:30
  • Fri 18 Jan 2019 23:00
  • Thu 14 Jul 2022 18:30
  • Fri 15 Jul 2022 00:30
  • Sat 16 Jul 2022 07:30
  • Sat 16 Jul 2022 17:30
  • Sun 17 Jul 2022 05:30

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