I'm Jimmy and I founded The Papaya Pod.
I grew up in the 90's watching F1 and I fell in love watching Mika Hakkinen. From that moment, I was a McLaren fan.
I was incredibly lucky to have attended The MTC in July 2024 and my love for this team hit an all time high.
That was when I decided I wanted to create something special for this very special team. 12 months later, The Papaya Pod was officially launched.
Jimmy Zincke
Founder & Host
My name is Keith and I am a lifelong fan of McLaren. My fascination with the team began in the 1970s when James Hunt drove for them. I have since become a dedicated supporter and follow the team across various motorsport disciplines including Formula One, IndyCar, GT and endurance racing.
My highlights include watching the Singapore Grand Prix at the MTC in Mission Control and meeting Pato O’Ward and the Arrow McLaren team at the Indy500 and a diverse collection of exceptional artwork from numerous renowned artists.
I frequently co-host race reviews for Formula One and IndyCar for The Papaya Pod.
Keith Mewes
Co-Host
I’m James Rees, Content Manager, writer, and host of all things IndyCar at The Papaya Pod. I bring over four years of media experience covering Formula 1 with FIA accreditation, delivering insight, interviews, and behind the scenes access from the paddock. A proud McLaren supporter for more than 30 years, one of my career highlights was visiting the McLaren Technology Centre and sharing my passion for everything McLaren and Papaya with my son.
James Rees
Content Manager, Writer and Co-Host
Contact us
E-mail: team@thepapayapod.com