In this episode, we sit down with Peter Hodgkinson, one of the most influential and quietly impactful figures in modern motorsport leadership. With a career spanning over three decades, Peter’s journey took him from garage floors in the United States to the heart of Formula 1’s most successful era with the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.

At Mercedes he served as Head of Build, where he was central to defining the discipline, quality, and technical excellence that helped deliver multiple world championships, and later as Head of Employee Engagement, translating the relentless precision of engineering into people-first leadership and team culture.

In this conversation, we unpack:

🚀 What it really takes to build and sustain elite performance in the world’s most pressurized racing environment

🤝 How culture and clarity of purpose can become competitive advantages

🔧 Lessons from working across Le Mans, IMSA, Brawn, and the silver arrows of Mercedes

📌 Practical leadership insights for leaders, engineers, and high-performance teams

Whether you’re a motorsport fan, a leader, or someone who cares about how great teams are built, this episode is for you.

Season 5: F1 Preview - The calm before the storm, or is it another 2022? With Colin Johnston Ft: Malik Leigh. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts. Will this be a Hamilton trip or a Mercedes comeback?

In this episode of Jorgy’s Stripping the Dipping, we sit down with Carol Armstrong, FIA member and passionate advocate for the future of motorsport. From championing inclusivity and sustainability to shaping policies that keep racing safe, fair, and forward-looking, Carol offers a unique perspective from the very heart of motorsport’s global governing body.

We explore how the FIA is driving change both on and off the track, the challenges of balancing tradition with innovation, and the role of women in shaping motorsport’s next chapter. Carol also shares her personal journey into the sport and what keeps her motivated in a fast-changing industry.

Whether you’re an F1 fanatic or curious about how decisions at the top affect the racing we love, this conversation promises insight, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at motorsport’s future.