I have been warned about the rough and tumble, and know there will be a few egos on the line. But I won't let it put me off. I'm looking forward to getting involved and rubbing a few doors myself. Peugeot motorsport director Mick Linford insists that the team have not signed Slight simply for the promotional value. Their awareness and ability to instantly read a track is second to none.
Slight follows in the footsteps of a series of motorcycle racers who have made the switch to cars.
Among the famous names to make the switch are John Surtees, Damon Hill, Mike Hailwood, Johnny Cecotto and Wayne Gardner. Slight has been a front-runner in World Superbikes for most of the last decade. His World Superbike career spans 11 years, and includes 13 wins. McDaniel, who has appeared in Holby City and Moll Flanders among other things, will be the pit lane reporter. John Watson and Charlie Cox will remain in the commentary box.