What it's REALLY like being a Director on Drive to Survive....with Piers Sanderson

What it's REALLY like being a Director on Drive to Survive....with Piers Sanderson

July 1, 2026 · 30 min · Season 26 · Episode 3

About this episode

Tim Silvey interviews Piers Sanderson about his experiences as a Producer and Director on Drive to Survive and the impact of the show on Formula 1.

In this Drive to Survive special episode, the former Racing Pilot Podcast, now back to The MotorMouth Podcast, host Tim Silvey interviews Piers Sanderson, a Producer and Director at Box To Box Films, who has been embedded in the world of Formula 1 since season four of Drive to Survive. Piers shares insights into the chaotic nature of race days, the challenges of capturing authentic moments while blending in with the teams, and the impact of the show on the sport's popularity, particularly in the United States. He discusses the pressures of storytelling in a repeatable format and reflects on memorable moments from his career in F1 production. Not one to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Tim Silvey

Guest: Piers Sanderson

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Organizations: Box To Box Films

Books & works: Drive to Survive

Places: United States

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