John Hennessey Opens Up: Hypercar Rivalries, The Grand Tour & Building 300MPH Cars

John Hennessey Opens Up: Hypercar Rivalries, The Grand Tour & Building 300MPH Cars

September 8, 2026 · 1h 19m

About this episode

John Hennessey discusses his unconventional journey in building hypercars and the challenges he faced in the automotive industry.

Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ From removing asbestos and environmental hazards to building some of the fastest hypercars on the planet, John Hennessey’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this episode, John reveals how Hennessey evolved from modifying cars to challenging Bugatti, building the Venom F5, and launching the new Blackbird. He discusses the brutal pursuit of 300 mph, featuring in the new Grand Tour, his relationships with rival hypercar creators and the business crisis that nearly ended everything. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes 👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments section Check out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/ 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast @benedictfowler Contact: dan@driventalent.co.uk

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Host: Benedict Fowler

Guest: John Hennessey

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Organizations: Bugatti

Products: Venom F5, Blackbird

Books & works: The Grand Tour

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