voice-over: this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines and all the main news stories for you at the top of the hour, straight after this programme. you want them to be better than you, have more than you. —— as a parent, you always want to give your child

the best start in life. you want them to be better than you, have more than you. if you recognise that your child has a talent, you have to follow that path. everything this year is geared towards making the step—up into proper race cars. it's incredibly expensive. people have made themselves bankrupt by literally trying to follow this sport. it's a huge commitment for the entire family, make no mistake. how you doing? nice to meet you, man. how are you? good, thanks. i was very impressed with their story. we've been trying to give people opportunities they wouldn't normally have got in a race car. now it's gone to another level.

we've got a bit| of rain already. i want to be a race car driver, and i'm not going to stop until i get there. if i want to make it to f1, time is definitely moving quite fast, you have to make the step up quite quickly. racing is in his dna. he was born to race. we have been approached by a racing car company, it is going to be a big moment for us. to actually make my name in racing, it is a very idealfirst step. it is a stunning car. i could joke about what would happen if i were to damage the car, but i mean,

i can't imagine how much it would cost to repair, so the plan is to keep the car on track. apparently, it is the fastest car on the track. it is the fastest one? apparently. he is loving it already, look at the look on his face. a bit of a step up from karting. if you drive a £150,000 car at its limits it's gonna be a bit hair—raising, at 170 miles an hour, but i'm more excited than nervous, so, yeah. i think we're doing about 15 or 20 minute sessions, just swapping between the two of us. it is knackering when you are out there for a while. it will build up confidence, get quicker and quicker and see where we are at the end of the day. with this car, it is very

different to a normal race car, we have the more or less go faster into the bends, whereas usually you would slow into a bend with a normal saloon car or gt car. it is a whole different skill set, so it is a case of getting used to that different style of driving. when i put the foot than for the first time, it felt amazing. i mean, i have never driven a car with that much power before. he is confident enough, so i just feed off his confidence. he is fine, and he is not trying to break any records. just wants to go quickly. yeah, the car is an absolute rocket. unlike anything else i've driven. the straight high speed is amazing, but round the corner that is where you really

feel the g force. i could tell he is loving it, just by the times i can tell he is loving it. he has gone under one minute already. try to go out, understand the car, understand - the environment in which we are in, give them something - to build on. people have been really impressed, some fantastic things have been said about both of them throughout the day. we still need sponsors on board to take them to that next level, because this is a very extensive sport. it is a simple equation, the moneyjust has to be found to drive the car. without that, the careerjust comes to a standstill.

we have to find a huge sum of money to see this through. we need to find more sponsors. just basically playing some kind of miracle happens, because getting the money to move up is ridiculous. these are my babies, these are my shoes. i'm a bit of a sneaker head. just got a little collection here. i basically turned a passion into business as well, so i buy these and sell them on. i can make a bit of money as well and fund the racing. these are my best investment shoes, these ones. i bought these for 350, now they are worth just under 800. for a 17—year—old, it is not a bad little business, really. i wouldn't necessarily say that i have a concrete back—up plan,

but obviously i've always tried to stay on top of my education. but if it wouldn't work out, that is always an opportunity for me to work on cars as a mechanic, if need be. but hopefully it won't come to that. come right in. i remember the day he was born. unforgettable day, seven pounds seven ounces. he hasn't really changed a lot, to be perfectly honest. his face was a bit rounder and his cheeks were a bit chubbier, apart from that, he has not really changed a lot. i have to make sure my hair can fit in the helmet. i can't leave it out like this, that is what i normallyjust plait it straight down, so it is comfortable and i don't get too hot. i remember when lewis was born, he was huge. i think ten pounds, six ounces, yeah, he was big. it is a really nice father—son

relationship that they have i been able to develop. and i am sometimes a little bit envious about because i don't. get that much time with him, i feel. i again, as boys grow up| and become teenagers, i guess it is inevitable that. maybe they have more to talk to their dads about than their mums. i it is important that lewis, for me, achieves his dream, because he is so good at what he does. myjob now is focused towards helping lewis reach his goal. the first time i met ruben was 2011. seeing another driver of colour was very rare. seeing someone else of the same race, that was a bit of a wow factor.

i thought it was only me on the grid. so to see someone else that looks like me and work with the person and understand where they come from... the racism aspect, a lot of people don't understand it. if it's not blatant, it's not racism. you know as a black person, which is quite hard to explain to someone who isn't black. i wouldn't say there has directly been a case where i have been discriminated in a sense, but you do always get the feeling that it is going to happen. it is like little micro aggressions, or you would say something, almost backhanded compliments. so it is making them sound like they are being friendly but you know deep down they are not.

very big day. i think today is more just asking the questions i've always wanted to understand, what challenges he has overcome, how he has overcome them. he has been my idol for a long time now, to meet him today will be a great experience. just finding out what needs to be done today to give us that boost, which will be very good to talk about. hi, guys. an honour to meet you. welcome. how are you? i'm good. it's a very busy day. this is not yourfirst time here, is it? second. sorry i didn't get to meet you first time. what have you guys been up to recently? we have been taking the step up into cars,

it's been quite difficult. the goal is been to get to f1, i have been watching you since 2007 and following your journey ever since. ijust watched you on tv and said i wanted to do that. started at four years old. four?! i can't even imagine if i had started four years earlier than i did, i started at eight. it almost didn't feel real. having seen him on the tv, so many times, and finally being able to talk to him myself, it felt surreal. obstacles that you faced during your career, how have you overcome them? i think the biggest difficulty was the difference in race, being the only person of colour on the track. apart from my dad. there is a lack of diversity through the top of big organisations, companies, all the way down right down to the bottom. and there is very little black leadership, so i put this commission together to try to find out what those barriers

are for young underserved communities trying to get into this sport, why are they not applying to jobs? why are they not being fed from the university? but also people, particularly from african and caribbean heritage, their parents, because they don't see anybody here that looks like them, they never say that is somewhere you could be. what do you think needs to be done to help people like us take that step up in terms of maybe funding or training or stuff like that? the problem with our sport is that it is expensive. but there are a lot of people out there today, companies that are looking for improving diversity, inclusion. there are a lot of companies that want to be partnered with the right message, so it is notjust what you do on the track but also how you present yourself. and how you handle

yourself when you lose. your dad or your parents will be the one true people that are going to be there for the right reasons, the purest reasons from the get—go, before any success, you know? and when there is no success, they are the ones that are going to be there. but is most often when you hire a manager, they will not be there unless you are doing the business. i really want to encourage you guys, there is nothing that you cannot do. i wish you guys all the best. thank you very much. i hope things go well for you soon and all the best for the race. he has given me a goal to follow in his footsteps, and also build on that as well. cool thank you very much. take care of yourself, stay positive alright? will do. in order to race the car, they need professional racing drivers licence. that is costing £17,500.

but without that, they can't drive the car. fantastically intense day out on the grand prix circuit. this yellow thing is what every race driver starts with, it is your first motor racing licence. the important bit about this motor racing licence is what is on the back. i can put a signature there to say they meet the standards. they are intending to do this as a profession, a career, so they are learning some of the more refined and detailed and difficult skills that you need to acquire and practice as a successful race driver.

this skid pan helps us to easily identify what happens when things go wrong and how the driver can regain control of a car that starts to get out of control. that is good. he is still learning. ruben and lewis make a great team, they are quite different in their driving style. you can say we complement each other quite well on the track. - we have different strengths and weaknesses. he is very calm most of the time. - i can smell the rubber.

very different experience. just getting used to the feel of the car, it was good, i enjoyed it. at this stage, it is very difficult to tell if any driver has got what it takes, but you can certainly see whether they understand what it is they are doing behind the wheel of the race care. behind the wheel of the race car. afternoon, guys. we have had our reports back from your instructors. you've both done exceptionally well. providing they keep getting the right advice, they have every chance to be able to make a successful move forward into the next category. time will tell. well done.

commentator: the race gets under way there. early stages in the race, don't want to take too many risks. 0h, a crash. yeah, he is loving it. might be a change of lead on this lap. he has overtaken one car, so that is good. brilliant. absolutely brilliant. lewis was always good in qualifying. i tended to be better in the race itself. how are you different? i would say i'm quicker!

he's in 33, he's. gained two places. yeah, it's good, he's doing well. there is no doubt about it, they are going to go far. i have never driven this car before. it is quite a lot to get used to but i'm excited. i have heard this is one of the fastest tracks . in the uk. it will be fun to drive.

thanks for coming down. it's nice to actually finally meet you. i have been following your progress on social media for a long time. really impressed by what you're doing, your progress. we want to be part of that journey. sometimes you just need a break. hopefully we provide that for you and we are excited to have you here today and talk business. it is massive, absolutely massive. we managed to get a sponsorship, and it is fantastic they are actually putting their money behind their faith and their judgments. this is where they get to show the world what they are all about. so, an excellent opportunity. brilliant. thank you, guys. thank you for signing. i'm really, really pleased that we can support your journey and help you make the next step.

thank you. no pressure! laughter. it's a big day today. are you looking forward to it? definitely, yes. i know lewis is looking forward to it. are you nervous? why would i be nervous? it is pressure, i like pressure. you don't want to give yourself a hard time. you are against full—blown professional drivers in these cars, and you are

making that step up. my whole career has been leading up to this moment, and how well lewis and i do in this race could affect the trajectory of our careers. it is our first proper go at racing in a very fast car, so if we fall at that hurdle, you might as well call it quits. really, it is about not trying to overstep themselves, - it is about little stepsi towards their goal and hopefully being with i us again next season. commentator: we get under way then. shane kelly, the number 11 from the university of wolverhampton car. looking for third place. charging up the inside!

there is the 2a car. scott mansell is in trouble, what a shame. who is that? ruben stanislaus about to go back out. i think overall the start was quite good. i had a good start. i wanted to hold my position.

i stayed with the pack for quite a while. we have to finish the rest of the race so we will see what happens. it is my first time that i've ever seen ruben getting l in a car like this, this is amazing. i quite emotional. third place. when i took third, it was quite surreal, because it was the first time racing the car. i shouldn't be in this picture, really. number 24. he is out with the pros. just need to hold it together. it's another dormant a long drive, another 12 minutes to go. commentator: number 24 car of ruben stanislaus, he could get the car onto the podium, the way things are going. taking this corner now. they are getting this lap. they have an advantage on him. they are right on him now. but he can't hold him off,

he is going quicker. - he has got to overtake | some cars but a top six finish, if possible. a little twitch. squeeze him. got a couple of corners to hold him. great day for lewis and ruben stanislaus in the number 24. the last lap. a fantastic drive, but he will be gutted he couldn't- hold him off. he will be gutted but... well done, mate. massive. i know what you feel, i but you were fantastic. he was in third place, unfortunately he couldn't hold onto it. but still, he fought every inch of the way. applause. that is going to be you. he has become a man i'm really proud and respectful of, -

and as a man in himself. i'm eternally fortunate to have a dad like him. ever since i was young, he has always been there for me and given me the best opportunities. i'm very grateful for all the work my dad has put in. obviously he has helped me every step of the way in my career. without him, i wouldn't be where i am today. myjob as a dad is to make sure that i help my son achieve his goal, any way i can. lewis and reuben�*s race was this weekend. they looked after themselves. steady, reliable, well done. applause. we came here to make a mark and be a force to be reckoned with, so i think we've got a lot more to show

in the future. hello there. here in the uk, spring warmth is in short supply at the moment. another rather chilly day lies ahead, but it's a very different story in spain and portugal. in fact, a concerning early season heat wave building here — temperatures over the next couple of days could well climb to 38,

maybe 39 degrees celsius. that heat has been building to the south of the jet stream. we find ourselves to the north of the jet stream, and so we remain in this rather chilly air mass, at least for the time being. and a really cold start to the day, particularly in the north of scotland. not as cold further south, because here, there is more cloud in the mix. and for many of us, it is going to be a rather cloudy day, particularly across the south of england, into southern wales and also northern ireland. extensive cloud producing some bits and pieces of rain at times. now, through north wales, the north midlands, northern england, southern scotland, it's a mix of patchy cloud, somesunny spells and the odd shower. the best of the sunshine will be found in northern scotland. but, again, the odd shower here. temperatures of 7—13 celsius, so a little disappointing for the time of year. now, through wednesday night, we'll tend to keep large amounts of cloud.

we'll see some rain getting close to northern ireland, into the western side of scotland, some pushing towards the southwest of england, as well. another rather chilly night, particularly in the north of the uk, not as cold further south. but as we head into thursday, well, this is a rather messy weather chart. there are a couple of different weather systems — one here, one here— likely to bring some outbreaks of rain. this first band of rain is likely to be pushing northwards across scotland. could be some snow over the highest ground for a time, and then outbreaks of rain pushing northwards across parts of england and wales. there may be a drier slot in between those two rain bands. temperatures, if anything, starting to climb a little. a sign of things to come, because as we head towards the end of the week, we will start to pull in some slightly warmer air. now, we're not talking about spanish or portuguese heat wave here, but we are talking about something a little bit less chilly. and, actually, on friday, while there will be some showers around and perhaps some more persistent rain in northern scotland, we should actually start to see a little bit more in the way

of sunshine for many of us. and those temperatures climbing just a touch. and into the weekend, it is going to feel just a little bit warmer. there will be some dry spells, a bit of sunshine around, but still some showers.

live from washington, this is bbc news. welcome to viewers on pbs in america. us officials claim the taliban have killed the is leader behind the kabul airport bombing. it is time to finish the job. finish thejob. joe biden announces he'll run for re—election next year, and will be the oldest president to do it. and a shaky ceasefire allows thousands of people to flee sudan. hello. i'm sumi somakanda. the islamic state mastermind believed to have been responsible for the 2021 bombing that killed dozens

at kabul�*s airport has been killed by the taliban.