Formula 1 to the McLaren F1 - Gordon Murray tells his life stories | Kidd in a Sweet Shop | 4K
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Welcome back to KiaSS! In this very special episode, I'm speaking to another hero of mine, Gordon Murray! He's the brain behind multiple Formula 1 World Champion cars, as well as arguably the greatest road car of all time... the McLaren F1. Grab your favourite drink, and get comfortable for this one!
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It was great seeing you Jodie, and thank you for the present! 💝
Thanks so much for having me! See you soon 🥰
Sweet
You've inspired me to buy an Austin A35, and do something a bit special with it.
@GordonMurrayAutomotive 11:00 bro, are you really that out of touch with the inward thinking happening in the UK? bhahahaha guess when you're so far up downing streets piss hole you'll make yourself believe whatever you want, seems the 60's south african mindset has travelled with you over the pond
Mr Murray I knew you are from SA but never knew that you a Durban boytjie like myself. Well done on all the achievements Sir. Jodie, thank you for the most brilliant interviews of iconic masters in the world (Clarkson voice)
I loved doing this interview with Gordon! I hope you all enjoyed it!
Gordon has designed some iconic cars over the years; which is your favourite? Road & race! 👇
I'd sound clichéd to go F1 its epic and represents so much.
But the T50 can be all the things the F1 couldn't be due to technological advances. I truly hope it gets a run out on the Ring and smashes the record.
GMA T-50 my dream for a long test drive
Take a road car to LeMans and win outright.
The stuff of dreams, pure fantasy surely...You can't make it up.
Yet we have the F1 LM as evidence as the greatest achievement in motorsport history.
That seals it's recognition as the GOAT.
My favorite has to be the Brabham BT44B. But if you meant road cars, I'll go with the LCC Rocket.
The McLaren F1 for me as it was a game changer in supercars & to me was the first hypercar. How I yearn to win huge on the Euromillions as I'll be hunting one down to own myself.
I have to say this has been my favorite interview ever. Mr. Murray is one of those incredible people who just get on with it and do it.
Thanks so much John! Xx
He lied a lot about the MP4/4
I've listened to interviews with Gordon on and off for about 30 years. I could still listen to him talk all day about cars, engineering and his rationale in design. His accounts of his personal and professional relationships are just as fascinating to me. Thanks again, Jodie!
Me too! Glad you enjoyed xx
Same here, what a man he is.
Could not agree more!!!
His passion for quality & precision engineering is intoxicating & he explains it with such ease
Absolutely! Xx
millibars or summat, drag
I could listen to Gordon for hours. He really explains the most complex things in a way that can be understood and enjoyed. Great job as always
Me too! Such a wonderful chap. Thanks Jason xx
This episode was fantastic, I could listen to Gordon all day. A chat like this with Christian von Koenigsegg would be a great one for the future.
After seeing many interviews with the Professor , this one gave me goosebumps & a lump in my throat at times. Gordon Murray is one of my heroes as well whom I greatly admire for many reasons. This was a very relaxed chat to listen to with some really nice extra details to Gordon's back story and watching this has made my day 🤗, Thank you Jodie and Gordon. I cannot wait till you go back to drive T.50 & T.33 in the future. Singling out a favourite is difficult as all of Gordon's creations are amazing but Favourite Road car : Mclaren F1, Rocket and upcoming T.50/T.33, Race cars: F1 GTR .
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed xx
With out a doubt Nigel mansel and Gordon Murray interviews are the best so far what a brilliant interviewer you are, what a guy Gordon Murray is,I’m very impressed that he came from nothing which from my point view what made him so great he came from working class background nothing can match hunger and focus to succeed in life, well done Jodie keep good work up
Fantastic job, Jodie! Gordon is one of my heroes too. You didn't miss anything. First class. Did he promise you a drive for us in either the T50 or T33??😀
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It's very motivating to see that even in his late 70's 'Gordon has drive, enthusiasm and plans for the future. Most people by the time they hit 45 are burnt out and just thinking of retirement. This interview has motivated me to keep going..
Indeed! Incredible chap xx
@@KiddinaSweetShop He already has a product lineup till 2033 and that was 2 years ago.
Having worked in Motor Sport for 27 years, I have had the pleasure of working with or alongside the most amazing people.... Including Mr Murray, Ron T, Ron D, Sir Jack and 14 World Champions, also having some great chats with Mr Senna.... I have been very lucky..... And now I am chatting with Jodie!!!!! Can life get any better.... :-)) xxx ps: Jodie please do not forget me when you reach 1 Million Subs... lol... :-)) xxxxxxxxxxx
I won’t! Sounds like you’ve had a wonderful career cx
@@KiddinaSweetShop The Stories I could tell you would make your hair curl... :-)) xxxx
Remember meeting mr Murray when I was 11, back in 1987 at a neighbours house. I’d been a massive F1 fan for a few years and I remember my parents asking me if I knew who he was on the way round. He was ace, humouring an 11 year old kid on a rare Sunday off! Very humble guy and will always remember meeting him. Kudos to the guy as he clearly still has great taste in shirts and very humble. F1 all the way for road, though can’t wait to hear what his new cars are like - race car wise, couldn’t choose between F1 cars but the F1 Le Mans car was amazing story.
Jodie, really enjoyed this interview, you’re channel is really going from strength to strength.
This is the one we were waiting for.. very well done! Thank you , Jodie and your production team!
Love your style and the content ❤️ 😊
Such an amazing guy. Had the incredible luck of being invited to his birthday party when I was working for McLaren years ago. He was really nice and talking with everybody (he even explained a bit of the concept behind his design for the Batmobile model that was in display).
Also the studio was open so we could go around and check all the cars he and his team have been designing for all these years (he managed to get a lot of special and classic cars borrowed for the event so there was essentially a whole timeline there).
And then when I was leaving, I picked up my jacket from reception and I forgot the celebratory pin he gave away to everyone there, on the counter. But when I was approaching the exit I felt a tap on my shoulder and it was him, with the pin on his hand, telling me I forgot it at the reception 😮! I took it, thanked him and told what an honor it had been. He smiled in a really humble way and thanked me as well for having joined the party. And of course my McLaren colleagues laughed afterwards a lot because of my distraction (which at least allowed me to get to know Gordon Murray personally 😊)
It was an amazing night indeed.
Wow such a wonderful story, thank you for sharing with us :) x
@@KiddinaSweetShop No worries! Just reminiscing on my time in the UK and working at the MTC in Woking. Those were crazy good times (and I do miss the people from our team).
And thank you for doing such a great interview and sharing it with the world as well. Amazing work, specially how you chat so casually and also allow your guests to talk away! You are a great interviewer indeed.
Well, you've done it yet again...I was so absorbed with GM's life story (so far), I felt like I was there in the room. Where did that hour go? One cannot be anything other than in awe of such an inspirational man. Thanks to you as always.
Haha glad you enjoyed Steve xx
From humble begings to true legend, the future looks very interesting, brilliant episode love the interviews ❤️
Indeed! Glad you’re enjoying the channel Richard xx
One of the greatest watches I've ever seen in an interview with a high profile superstar person.
Jodie you are so delightfully relaxed and into the interview you are doing.
Such a top level performance of a lady who gives a crap about the person she's interviewing and has done all the research needed to get the best form them.
A superb watch!
Fantastic interview Jodie, Gordon is in league of his own.
It was wonderful to hear the story of his journey, the milestones, where he is today and where he is going.
Plans out to 2035! He will be nearly 90. Apparently retirement is not even a concept he has heard of.
God's blessings on both of you.
Jodie thank you so much! Gordon is so fascinating. Can’t wait for the next time! x
Glad you enjoyed xx
GREAT INTERVIEW JODIE ,,,,, THIS ONE IS UP THERE WITH THE INTERVIEW WITH NIGEL,,, SUPER SUCCESSFUL BUT SUPER HUMBLE MEN ,,, THANK YOU FOR THIS 😊
Such a gentle soul with a brilliant mind. Great interview you were able to do for all of us. 100k subs should be a easy. With all the automotive UA-cam channels yours is top in my book. Thank you. ❤
That’s very kind! Thank you xx
Thank you for doing this interview…I have always admired Gordon Murray..ever since he launched the Mclaren F1..my favorite Designer/Engineer of all time..I love how he demystifies technical terms and makes it so simple to understand…I could listen to him sharing his automotive experience for days and still not be bored!!!!!
I didn't think you'd be able to top the Nige interview but this had me riveted. 👏
Excellent job Jodie! You truly have the gift of talking to/interviewing people! That was a fantastic chat you had with Gordon Murray! I learned so much!
We, Car Lovers, Design Addicts, and Art laden Souls are so uncomfortably saturated with bloggers and vloggers who seem oblivious to the fact that just as musicians in the early days of Jazz needed to understand the essential importance to develop 'a sound', one cannot draw us into a pool that repetitively produce the same images, pretending the car is rare, because they failed to be there when it mattered. Your more scholarly approach, brings us back to that connoisseurship of car brand, names and types, where me meet the builders and the markets instead of being brainlessly walked through car configurations and accessorizing that, lacking a sense of true aesthetics, are getting lost in new money details that will always fail at celebrating true car design history. Thank you so much!
Practical experience in a service station, and apprenticeship as a technical draughtsman, the finest education you can have in the motor industry. You did brilliantly Jodie to nail down this motor racing legend. A very interesting interview.
Just epic. Glad you enjoyed Derek! Xx
"We don't need to show off" ... Legend.
Your interviewing skills are on point!
Well over an hour just flew by, I could easily have listened to another hour or so...
Magnificent.
Thanks so much xx
Truly amazing interview. This is one of those interviews that I know I’ll listen to again and again.
Great to hear Shaun! Xx
Another amazing interview, Jodie. Captivating, amusing, educational... brilliant. You are nailing the 'automotive entertainment' genre on UA-cam like a boss (don't change a thing, Kidd! You are doing alright!). As for Gordon Murray... well, what can I say. I could listen to that man gargle mouthwash and would still completely find him engineeringly engaging (yeah, I know... 'engineeringly'... I might've just made that word up).
Thanks so much! He’s a wonderful chap xx
Best wishes from Adelaide Australia 🇦🇺:) Our home circuit was the Adelaide street circuit. I remember in 1993 when George Harrison did a demonstration with the Mclaren F1 road car for the GP. This was One of the best interviews I've ever heard. I wish it went even longer. Thank you so much. All the best, Tom
Hope you made that 100k mark, as a viewer it's been great viewing, your a great hostess.
New subscriber here. Just finished watching your interview with Dario Franchitti and now Gordon Murray. You are a brilliant interviewer! Felt more like an engaging conversation; in a good way! You do a wonderfully subtle job of asking the right questions but ultimately making the interview about them and letting them talk to their heart's content. Gordon & Dario are fantastic storytellers! Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
I love how you were imagining while Gordon Murray was narrating his story. You were excited like a little child.
A very different interview with Gordon Murray, most of what I have seen before is primarily promoting a car. The access you have to interesting car people and the way you bring enthusiasm to everything you do is impressive.
Thank you!
Thanks so much! Xx
Great down to earth interview with the legend, learned a lot. Thank you. Love your style.
What a Man! I was at Brands Hatch at the 1973 Race of Champions where the Brabham BT42 was first shown. An epic first F1 design. Along with the McLaren MP4/4, my favourite F1 cars. Magnificent interview Jodie, many thanks 🌹❤
Amazing xx
You make your guest tell there story and you listen to them. Simple show with no flashy bits just interesting guest and historic cars.It be interesting how you know all these people. Very good work.
Jodie you humanized Gordon far better than anyone else who’s interviewed him in the last year or so. That felt like a chat between old friends, lovely just lovely.
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Gordon was nice enough to send me a signed pic when I emailed his company. I still think the fan car is the best car ever built by anyone ever.
Amazing xx
@@KiddinaSweetShop I still get a laugh from Jay Kay demanding to go back on Top Gear after you beat his lap time :D
Some of prof Murray stories havent shared in other youtubers channel. Glad I bump into your interview with prof Gordon Murray. Thank you so much for posting…. and I just subscribed 🙏🇬🇧
Welcome!! Xx
One of the best interviews he ever gave.
Thank you so much.
Thank You Jodie for another amazing interview, Didn't know Gordon's life story it was surely amazing how he came from such humble being to Designing the F1 such a amazing car and still top of the dream list !
Indeed! Glad you enjoyed Glenn xx
Absolutely loved this video! Subscribed before it was 10 minutes in… your personality is addictive and the Gordon Murray story was amazing! Loved every minute of it! 💐💐
Awesome! Thank you!
I've just discovered this channel via this fabulous video. Gordon's a top man.
Hi Jodie
All your interviewees just keep getting more interesting than the previous one , all are sincere, modest and humble , keep them coming it’s a real treat to watch and listen ,
Regards Davy 🇹🇭 Xxx
Aw thanks Davy! Xx
Absolutely fantastic interview, Story. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I could listen to the two of you talk for weeks. Loved it❤
Just another superb interview Jodie on par with the Nigel Mansell one , which is probably the best interview I've ever seen of an f1 star , give yourself a pat on the back ,your bloody brill at these interviews of motor sport legends
Thank you so much xx
I love listening the professor! If he wrote his autobiography it would be 500 pages long and more readable then the Davinci code. He is never dull and always so vibrant and full of ideas. Thank you for another great episode!
Another great interview. It’s taken this Interview for me to realise that the people I admire the most in F1 are Gordon Murray, Adrian Newey and Ross Brawn, and there all designs. Could listen to them all day. Now that would be a great interview all three at the same time.
Heroes 😍
Such a complex and simple man at the same time. I love his design from 80's
Another great interview Jodie. Having watched other chats with Mr Murray on various YT channels. I've always had the impression he can be somewhat aloof & pretty hard work.. But never realised he came from humble beginnings in Durban as well as taking life changing risks to pursue his dream. He came across well & went some way to changing my opinion.
I’m so happy he’s got a twin cam europa in his garage🏎🏎
My favorite engineer with Colin Chapman. I'm born when Piquet won his second championship with one of his cars. A genius. I love listen to him. Thank you.
Liked the way you gently cracked open the intricate parts. Lovely way, I pumped the volume to 100%.
Humility, articulate and a technical genius. I did not realize he was behind the current F1 drivers position. Superb interview Jodie.
Thanks Gavin. What a special chap xx
Great insight into Gordon's history and superb questions asked, Jodie. Love your interview style, keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what you have planned for next year.
Glad you enjoyed it Neil xx
Loved the interview. The way it comes across is just like having a chat with a very interesting friend. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed! Xx
Another wonderful interview. Your relaxed style just seems to open people up to tell all. Mr Murray seems to be such a composed gentleman. I have seen many interviews with Mr. Murray, this is by far the best one. The man is a genuine genius. On a final note: you looked great getting out of that SLR! Love the sweater, looks fantastic on you. Another great video and a fine way to pass the time. Thanks for sharing.
Haha thank you so much Edwin! Appreciate it xx
What an great interview and history ! Thank You both, Murray and Kidd :)
Best channel. Intellectual and emotional.
Thank you 😊
What a lovely, genuine and modest man. A true genius.
He sure is Gordon xx
Great content and interview, I love the stories, especially from people like Gordon, the gambles, the highs the lows, the light bulb moments. the right place right time moments. Brilliant hours watch.
Glad you enjoyed it! What a fascinating chap xx
Just discovered you and I'm thrilled. Ian Callum and Gordon Murray interviews are so inspiring. You obviously know these gentlemen and you strike the perfect balance between informality and respect. I hope your channel deservedly grows to the level of your expectations. I'll be there watching. Thank you and Happy New Year.
Welcome along!
WOW Jodie, what a fantastic interview!! I could listen to him for hours. Thanks for sharing this with us. Best regards, John.
Me too John. Glad you enjoyed xx
what a great man, the mclaren is still the best sports car ever. thanks Jodie for another great talk with a great man
What an absolutley fantastic interview Jodie, thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. To hear things from a designers perspective is much more interesting as it's these types of people that deserve all the credit as without their ideas nothing would be possible. The way Gordon explained complex processes in a simple manner made me want to hear more & more. Thank you so much Jodie for this episode of KIASS, one of the best yet & can't wait for more.
Aw thanks so much xx
Oooooo Mrs Kidd. That was a master stroke you pulled out at the end. That’s you all set for the first drive review. 😅. What an inspiration that man is, great interview 👌
Haha thanks Graham! Xx
I've watched quite a few videos where he describes his history etc. and couldn't help but watch this one too, hes fascinating to listen to and you seemed to manage to go a layer deeper than most other interviewers too. A great watch!
Thanks Scott! He’s wonderful xx
It was great thanks for sharing it with us. He is an amazing designer, I like the T33 best of the two new ones. I look forward to your next video 😎👍🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed xx
Ah! Thank you for the long form interview. Always wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed xx
WHAT A GERAT INTEREVIEW SO INFOMANTIVE KEEP IT UP KIDD IN A SWEET SHOP
What a fantastic interview, learned so much! Thanks Jodie.
Thank you for a great interview! Well done.
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Dear Jodie What a beautiful/insightful video! Just brilliant asking Gordon about how his parents felt about him leaving his old life behind,brought tears to my eyes, thinking about my Dad who also was a World War 2 Veteran. Your such a talented interviewer & like with Nigel Mansell draw out the "inner souls" of two of my teenage heroes. Well Done!!!
Your interviewing skills are so engaging....your channel has become a favorite.
Thank you so much xx
Truly inspiring as always Jodie.. thx always to Gordon for his precious time sharing with us.. just proves most of the true car peeps started off with the same sort of beginnings 👌💪
Glad you enjoyed Adam! Xx
Great interview. I especially enjoyed the discussion about Gordon's early years with Brabham and the story around the fan car.
Excelent interview.. Mr Gordon Murray is a part of F1, a legend. Excelent!
He sure is! Xx
Bravo, a great interview!! Keep up the passion!
Thanks so much xx
The three people whose interviews with Gordon that I find the best are Harry Metcalfe, Jonny Smith and you. Unlike the others, you get to the man behind the petrolhead. Great work!
Thanks! Xx
What an astonishing gentleman a true renaissance thinker in a modern world…such a breadth of knowledge and experience,simply astounding…..thank you Jodie for bringing this interview to us….
Absolutely, glad you enjoyed xx
time passes way too fast when Mr. Murray speaks, he is never boring
Such a fantastic video Jodie, it’s a fascinating insight into the career of a genius. Gordon is an incredible guy.
Glad you enjoyed! He’s wonderful Mark xx
Thank you for an other amazing interview, I loved it. Keep on pushing this 😘👍🏻
👏🏼 thanks Raymond xx
Lovely conversation. I love it when it doesn't feel like a forced interview. Thank you Jodie!
Glad you enjoyed xx
What a beautiful interview X
I love it that he is so open minded as to what motive power he uses. He is always looking to the future and to new technologies. I wish he would get into motorbikes!
Absolutely! Xx
Thank you so so much again for these wonderful videos. Enjoyed every minute of that, what an extraordinary life he has had and still having.
Can’t wait to see what 2023 brings to the SweetShop!
Great to hear! Big plans… xx
What an amazing story and interview, Gordon is such a legend! What a story from nothing to what he became! Would love to see an interview with Ron Dennis!
Thank you for the kind words x
This guy is a legend!
He sure is! Xx
Brilliant Video!!! Gordon Murray is a true legend! 🤘
Thanks! He sure is xx
Fantastic interview, have always loved listening to Gordon, one thing I have to comment on is the editing, the way the camera angles keep cutting back and forth is rather annoying.
IMO the McLaren Mercedes SLR Is the best-looking car ever! Beautiful! Timeless! thanks for great content as always.
Gorgeous car xx
Yet another very interesting episode, you must have the best contact book in the world! His life history is as interesting as his automotive history, just wish I could afford something from his back catalogue!
Haha thank you Simon! Fascinating fellow xx
Jodie- You have a great skill to make people at ease and talk very unguarded. Great interview with GM. Look forward to next episode. Happy Holidays!
Another excellent interview Jodie , what an interesting man he is .well done you for the interview ,you’ll get to 100k subscribers before Christmas
Thanks! Hope so xx
What a fine and highly intelligent Man ! I thoroughly enjoyed this Video Conversation ! The You Lady , very clever also in the way she asks those questions and knows what Gordon is about ! Very well put together , one can say “Documentary” with a lot of omph /umph , however those two words should be spelled ,lol !
Wonderful interview. Thank you.