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The Race F1 Podcast
If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Jon Noble, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix. The feed also features other F1 shows from The Race's stable, including…
Episodes
The Race F1 PodcastWhy it really is advantage Red Bull after F1 testing
You might think you've heard it all before when it comes to Mercedes not being fast in testing, only to dominate. But based on the third and final day of…
The Race F1 PodcastF1's competitive order takes shape on testing day 2
While Mercedes set the pace, the W12 proved to be a tricky car to drive, while Red Bull piled on the miles and McLaren caught the eye. Mark Hughes and Scott…
The Race F1 PodcastMercedes flops, Red Bull flies on F1 testing day 1
Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss all the news, lap times and technical revelations of the opening day of Bahrain pre-season testing…
The Race F1 PodcastWill Ferrari's "radical" rear-end changes be enough?
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF21 and the team's hopes for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
The Race F1 PodcastHow Williams has attacked its 2021 F1 car design
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Williams FW43B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastAston Martin AMR21 makes a big impact
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Aston Martin F1 car, and also take a look at the Alpine A521 Hosted on Acast. See…
The Race F1 PodcastHow Mercedes has improved again with its 2021 F1 car
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-launched Mercedes W12 and explain where it has made gains both in terms of the chassis and…
The Race F1 PodcastSecrets of Red Bull's 2021 F1 car
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Red Bull RB16B and its chances of taking the fight to Mercedes in 2021 Hosted on…
The Race F1 PodcastCan new car get ‘lost’ Alfa Romeo back in the midfield?
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to examine the newly-launched Alfa Romeo C41 and the Sauber’s team’s chances of an upturn in form Hosted on Acast…
The Race F1 PodcastAlphaTauri's new car springs some surprises
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look at the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT02, which has revealed more detail than might be expected of a car…
The Race F1 PodcastMcLaren launches first 2021 F1 car
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to analyse the new McLaren MCL35M and what it reveals about the impact of the change to Mercedes engines…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Red Bull-Honda
The F1 Commission has approved the introduction of an engine freeze in 2022, which means Red Bull can run Honda engines from next season on a continuation…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Hamilton has only signed for one year
With Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 drive confirmed for 2021, but not beyond, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons for and the implications of…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car
With Formula 1’s launch season getting under way next week, we run through the 10 teams and their priorities for their not-so-new cars. Scott Mitchell, Mark…
The Race F1 PodcastCharles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated?
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into Charles Leclerc’s qualities as an F1 driver, and explain whey they rate him so highly Hosted on…
The Race F1 PodcastAsk Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong?
Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even…
The Race F1 PodcastCan Perez & Sainz defy their number two status?
New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can they upset…
The Race F1 PodcastButton’s Williams F1 comeback!
Jenson Button returns to the Williams team he drove for in his rookie F1 season in 2000 having agreed to take up a role as ‘special advisor’. Scott Mitchell…
The Race F1 PodcastBattle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over Alpine
Both Alpine and Aston Martin have been in the headlines already, with a big contrast in the early impressions of the new-look teams. Gary Anderson, Scott…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat to expect from Honda in 2021
We answer listener questions on a variety of topics related to the upcoming 2021 F1 season, including the expectations for Honda’s final season in F1, Lance…
The Race F1 PodcastAustralian GP set to be postponed
The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed given the impracticality of F1 personnel meeting the quarantine requirements on arrival. Scott Mitchell joins…
The Race F1 PodcastF1 2021: The big stories
We look ahead to the upcoming Formula 1 season with a look at the big talking points of 2021, from whether Red Bull can challenge Mercedes and Ferrari’s hopes…
The Race F1 PodcastGary Anderson's F1 2020 team review
Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to give his verdict on all 10 F1 teams' performances during the 2020 Formula 1 season. This was originally released as an episode…
The Race F1 PodcastYour F1 season verdict
The Race held an awards vote with a difference to mark the end of the 2020 F1 season, with fans voting in a series of categories on our YouTube channel. In…
The Race F1 PodcastSergio Perez lands 2021 Red Bull F1 drive
The lengthy saga about who will occupy the second Red Bull in 2021 came to an end today when Sergio Perez was announced as Max Verstappen's team-mate. But how…
The Race F1 PodcastOur verdict on the top 10 F1 drivers of 2020
Karun Chandhok, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to debate The Race’s Top 10 F1 drivers of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Race F1 PodcastAlonso fastest in controversial F1 test outing
Fernando Alonso topped the times on the final day off-on track testing in the so-called Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi. Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to…
The Race F1 PodcastAbu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the 17th and final race of a remarkable Formula 1 season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Race F1 PodcastSakhir Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Race F1 PodcastRussell to Merc, Schumacher and other driver changes
Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw to discuss George Russell's big chance in place of Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. There's also a…
The Race F1 PodcastGrosjean out, Fittipaldi in for Haas
With Romain Grosjean out of the Sakhir Grand Prix as a result of the injuries sustained in his Bahrain accident, Pietro Fittipaldi will make his F1 debut for…
The Race F1 PodcastBahrain Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastCriticisms of Lewis Hamilton – fair or false?
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw delve into the regular criticisms of Lewis Hamilton to evaluate the seven-times world champion’s claim to greatness…
The Race F1 PodcastTurkish Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review the weird and wonderful Turkish Grand Prix weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Race F1 PodcastSecrets of Mercedes’ rise to F1 power
Scott Mitchell takes the helm for a special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, with Mark Hughes and Edd Straw as his guests. With the help of former Mercedes…
The Race F1 PodcastEmilia Romagna Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from Formula 1’s first race at Imola for 14 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
The Race F1 PodcastPortuguese Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from a dramatic Portuguese Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Haas has axed Grosjean and Magnussen
The big news on Thursday ahead of F1's return to Imola was the announcement that Haas will have two new drivers for 2021, leaving both Romain Grosjean and…
The Race F1 PodcastHow good is Mick Schumacher?
With Mick Schumacher closing on a graduation to Formula 1 in 2021, Mark Hughes, Jack Benyon, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Edd Straw look at his career so far and…
The Race F1 PodcastEifel Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at Formula 1’s first race weekend at the Nurburgring since 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: Spa 2000 with Mika Hakkinen
In a special one-off takeover of The Race F1 Podcast's feed by our sister podcast, Bring Back V10s, Mika Hakkinen joins us to look back at one of his most…
The Race F1 PodcastHonda quits: What it means for F1, Red Bull and Verstappen
After Honda announces it is walking away from grand prix racing at the end of 2021, Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain the reasons, how it…
The Race F1 PodcastRussian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastWho will end the Mercedes domination – and when?
With a rare gap between races after nine grands prix in 11 weekends, Scott Mitchell, Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw take listener questions on F1 2020 Hosted on…
The Race F1 PodcastTuscan Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain how the inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix was won and dissect the key moments and incidents from the race Hosted on…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Vettel is replacing Perez at Aston Martin F1
F1's worst-kept secret is finally out, with Sebastian Vettel's move to Racing Point/Aston Martin in 2021 confirmed and Sergio Perez the driver making way. Mark…
The Race F1 PodcastItalian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a memorable Italian Grand Prix weekend and unravel what made it such a dramatic race Hosted on Acast…
The Race F1 PodcastBelgian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Belgian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastF1 2021 driver market, Williams sold and the Concorde
After the flurry of driver announcements earlier in the year, it’s been all quiet on the driver market front but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to talk…
The Race F1 PodcastSpanish Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Spanish Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 Podcast70th Anniversary Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw bring you all the battling from both on and off track from Silverstone’s second Formula 1 race of the season Hosted…
The Race F1 PodcastBritish Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastFerrari changes, new tracks and other listener questions
We answer your question on the F1 season so far, tackling Ferrari’s restructure, races in the European winter, Renault’s struggles and Racing Point’s progress…
The Race F1 PodcastHungarian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at what was an eventful weekend at the Hungaroring both on and off track Hosted on Acast. See…
The Race F1 PodcastStyrian Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on a second, but very different, grand prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Hosted on Acast. See…
The Race F1 PodcastInside Alonso's Renault F1 return
Fernando Alonso is back in Formula in 2021 with Renault in 2021, but will it work and how is he approaching his last shot at F1? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell…
The Race F1 PodcastAustrian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a remarkable Austrian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Race F1 PodcastUltimate F1 2020 season preview – take two!
With the start to the Formula 1 season finally arriving at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look ahead and ask just…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Ferrari is still on the back foot
Amid rumours of engine and car improvements, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Ferrari’s prospects still don’t look too bright heading into…
The Race F1 PodcastBahrain’s ‘oval’ and Russell is F1 champion
Singapore, Suzuka and Baku are off, with an unusual Bahrain configuration among those under consideration for possible double headers. Mark Hughes, Scott…