<p>In Episode 41 of <em>Racing Back</em>, legendary MotoGP commentators <strong>Nick Harris</strong> and <strong>Julian Ryder</strong> are joined by one of the most interesting figures to have worked behind the scenes in Grand Prix motorcycle racing — <strong>Peter Clifford</strong>.</p><p>Peter’s journey into the MotoGP paddock is anything but conventional. Beginning his career as a motorcycle journalist, he went on to found <strong>WCM Racing</strong> and later ran the <strong>Red Bull Yamaha WCM</strong> squad in the premier class.</p><p>In this fascinating conversation, Peter takes Nick and Julian through the remarkable story of building and running a Grand Prix team, the challenges of competing against factory giants, and what life was really like behind the scenes in the MotoGP paddock.</p><p>From early ambitions and pivotal decisions to the realities of running a team at the highest level of motorcycle racing, this episode offers a rare insight into a side of the sport fans don’t always see.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode</strong></p><ul><li><p>Peter Clifford’s early career as a motorcycle journalist</p></li><li><p>Founding the WCM Racing team</p></li><li><p>Running the Red Bull Yamaha WCM MotoGP project</p></li><li><p>The challenges of competing with factory teams</p></li><li><p>Behind-the-scenes stories from the Grand Prix paddock</p></li></ul><p><strong>The Racing Back Paddock</strong></p><p>If you’re enjoying <em>Racing Back</em>, you can support the show by joining <strong>The Racing Back Paddock</strong> on YouTube for <strong>£3.99 per month</strong>.</p><p>Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming soon.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by</em> <strong>Nick Harris</strong> <em>and</em> <strong>Julian Ryder</strong>, <em>featuring legendary riders, team managers and insiders sharing stories and insights from the world of MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing.</em></p>