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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 PodcastBelgian GP: Antonelli heaps more misery on struggling Russell
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Val Khorounzhiy to dissect the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Kimi Antonelli took his win tally for the…
The Race F1 PodcastIn-Car Insights: We discuss Friday's F1 action in Belgium
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Red Bull's rear wing issues and the complexities of airflow reattachment
In this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa while revisiting…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy F1 is braced for more yo-yo racing in Belgium
Energy concerns are once again dominating discussion as F1 heads to the power-hungry Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the Belgian Grand Prix, so should we expect…
The Race F1 PodcastTo refuel or not to refuel - The dilemma hanging over F1's future
F1 seems destined for a V8 engine future, but with a push to make the cars considerably lighter at the same time, could that mean a return of in-race…
The Race F1 PodcastRace Business: How Williams went from $200 million sale to being worth $2.5 billion
In the latest exclusive 'In Conversation With...' interview from The Race Business, The Race co-founder Darren Cox sits down with Matthew Savage, Chairman of…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: The cult heroes who helped shape F1's V10 era
Bring Back V10s celebrates some key names from F1's V10 era who aren't necessarily remembered purely for their outright achievements behind the wheel. Before…
The Race F1 PodcastLeclerc's return to form, Verstappen's worries, SC changes & Stroll's strange driving
After a tricky start to the season, Charles Leclerc showed Ferrari what they were missing as he returned to top form at Silverstone. But how did he haul…
The Race F1 PodcastDriver Rankings: Who did we rank as the British GP's best driver?
Our rankings podcast returns following the British Grand Prix, where Mercedes suffered only their second defeat of the season. But does that automatically make…
The Race F1 PodcastBritish GP: Revitalised Leclerc wins - but did F1 ruin the finale?
Charles Leclerc hit back after his poor run of form with victory in the British Grand Prix. But where did his and Ferrari’s unexpected turn of pace come from…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Assessing Red Bull's recent upgrade and the reason for Cadillac's brake 'cooking'
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a close look at the upgrade package introduced by…
The Race F1 PodcastVerstappen + Antonelli? Our take on F1's next big driver moves
After news broke in Austria that Max Verstappen's management have met with McLaren, we explain what’s really going on behind the scenes when it comes to the…
The Race F1 PodcastDriver Rankings: Who was the most impressive driver in Austria?
George Russell and Max Verstappen returned to the front in Austria - but will either of them claim the coveted top step of the podium in our driver rankings…
The Race F1 PodcastAustrian GP: Russell wins - but are Red Bull and Verstappen back?
Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Valentin Khorounzhiy gather at the Red Bull Ring to review an entertaining Austrian Grand Prix. It was a race in which George Russell…
The Race F1 PodcastIn-Car Insights: Is Ferrari sandbagging or just struggling in Austria?
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: The rise of Williams-BMW
Bring Back V10s looks back on the first two years of the Williams-BMW partnership in 2000 and 2001, with the help of our members! We asked them what they…
The Race F1 PodcastMercedes vs Ferrari: Why battle could be tighter than ever in Austria
As F1 heads to Austria, Ferrari could have the help of an engine upgrade to boost its chances of turning Lewis Hamilton’s Barcelona win into a title push. But…
The Race F1 PodcastLewis Hamilton's extraordinary F1 turnaround explained
With a revitalised Lewis Hamilton still basking in the glory of his first Ferrari grand prix win, we explain how the Briton has been able to turn his fortunes…
The Race F1 PodcastSport or entertainment? Why levelling the playing field is problematic for F1
Red Bull was recently declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, meaning rivals Mercedes and…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Is Norris right about Ferrari?
After the Barcelona Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris claimed that if Ferrari had the potential to "embarrass" the competition if it had a stronger engine…
The Race F1 PodcastCan resurgent Lewis Hamilton finally win his eighth F1 title? Hill & Herbert have their say
On the latest episode of Stay On Track, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and grand prix winner Johnny Herbert discuss whether Lewis Hamilton should now be…
The Race F1 PodcastElevation changes and an 'iconic' corner - Why Madrid's F1 track should be a hit
Spain plays host to two grands prix in 2026, with Madrid's brand-new Madring track joining the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the calendar. And on this…
The Race F1 PodcastBarcelona GP Driver Rankings: Who ended up bottom of the pile?
The Barcelona Grand Prix proved a historic one on-track for Lewis Hamilton as he captured his first Ferrari victory - but can he do the double with his first…
The Race F1 PodcastBarcelona GP: How Hamilton became a Ferrari winner at last
Edd Straw is joined in Barcelona by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill to analyse what proved a historic Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finally claimed…
The Race F1 PodcastIn-Car Insights: Talking ADUO and penalty appeals in Barcelona
As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s World Cup: We decide the best race of the V10 era!
Bring Back V10s has World Cup fever! With the help of our members, we put together a tournament featuring 32 of the best races from 1989 to 2005, and in this…
The Race F1 PodcastF1's shock Red Bull/Mercedes engine ruling explained
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we discuss the news that Red Bull has been declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and…
The Race F1 PodcastMonaco GP Driver Rankings: Did we rank Verstappen correctly?
In the second instalment of our Driver Rankings podcast, Ben Anderson grills Edd Straw on how he ranked the drivers after the Monaco Grand Prix. One driver's…
The Race F1 PodcastMonaco GP: Antonelli dominates amid penalty mayhem and track chaos
From Monte Carlo, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss an intriguing Monaco Grand Prix that saw a runaway race winner, disappointment…
The Race F1 PodcastIn-Car Insights: Jon and Scott debrief the first day of action in Monaco
As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Is the FIA right to ban active aero for Monaco?
The Monaco Grand Prix provides F1 drivers with a unique challenge, but they'll have one less thing to think about this year after the FIA decided that there…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy F1 teams are so convinced of an upset in Monaco
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we discuss whether F1 2026 could be set for its first upset, with Ferrari hotly-tipped to set the pace in Monaco…
The Race F1 PodcastCan Mercedes avoid Antonelli vs Russell civil war?
We ask what Toto Wolff’s version of ‘papaya rules’ should look like as he bids to keep battling Mercedes team-mates George Russel and Kimi Antonelli in line in…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: Why Benetton's post-Schumacher era was so rough
Bring Back V10s tackles one of F1's roughest title wins hangovers in episode 6 of season 13, with a look back at the sudden downturn in fortunes for one of the…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat major new deal says about Alpine’s chances of becoming an F1 force again
Alpine announced a major new sponsorship deal on Wednesday, with Italian fashion house Gucci to enter Formula 1 for the first time next year as the team's…
The Race F1 PodcastCanadian GP Driver Rankings: Did we get them right?
In the first episode of a new regular post-race series, Edd Straw presents his Canadian Grand Prix Driver Rankings and takes questions on what he got right -…
The Race F1 PodcastCanadian GP: Mercedes title battle blows up as Antonelli wins again
From Montreal, Edd Straw and Jon Noble are joined by Josh Suttill to discuss a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix in which the world championship battle between…
The Race F1 PodcastIn-Car Insights: Edd and Jon review their first day in the Canadian GP paddock
As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastHow F1 became hostage to its manufacturers - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes explore the complex relationship that F1 has with automotive manufacturers - a relationship…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Red Bull 2.0 good enough to keep Verstappen?
With Max Verstappen’s future still up in the air, can Red Bull Racing 2.0 really can convince him it’s the place to be in the short and long-term? And what…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Fixing Ferrari’s risk-averse culture + Dubious 2026 F1 car developments
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the concept of risk vs reward in grand prix…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure was a successful failure
While his F1 colleagues were putting their feet up and enjoying a weekend without racing, Max Verstappen was at the Nurburgring taking part in one of the most…
The Race F1 PodcastThe art of communicating with F1 drivers - A race engineer shares his secrets with Damon and Johnny
On the latest episode of Stay On Track, Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert go deep on the most important relationship in F1 - the one between a driver and his race…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: Turkey 2010 - The dramatic fallout from big Vettel/Webber clash
Bring Back V10s drops a couple of cylinders to look back at a famous race from the V8 era: the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix. Glenn Freeman is joined by Edd Straw…
The Race F1 PodcastHow Toyota is helping transform F1’s smallest team
Haas is Formula 1’s smallest team, but its Toyota partnership is playing a big part in helping it to continue to overachieve. Scott Mitchell-Malm, who paid a…
The Race F1 Podcast'It was a mess' - Zak Brown reveals how McLaren turned its F1 fortunes around
We have something a bit different for you as we settle into the gap between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix. In Miami The Race recorded the first of its new…
The Race F1 PodcastF1’s sudden engine change for 2027 explained
We explain F1’s unexpected decision to move away from the 50/50 split of electric and V6 power in 2027. As well as revealing the full scope of changes that go…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Should the FIA have clamped down on certain Miami upgrades?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw is joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson to discuss the multitude of tech storylines…
The Race F1 PodcastHas Russell's title bid gone off-track already? Your questions answered
Can George Russell get his title bid back on track, or is Kimi Antonelli now the firm favourite for the title? That's just one of the questions you threw at us…
The Race F1 PodcastMiami GP: Antonelli in charge - but did McLaren and Norris miss a chance to win?
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Glenn Freeman to review the Miami Grand Prix. It was a race in which Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli completed a hat-trick of…
The Race F1 PodcastIn tribute: Remembering the remarkable Alex Zanardi
After the sad passing of Alex Zanardi this weekend, we thought it was only right to put together a special episode of Bring Back V10s to pay tribute to a…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: Malaysia 2002 - F1's first drive-through penalty causes controversy
Bring Back V10s makes a rare venture into the 2002 season to look back on that year's Malaysian Grand Prix. Glenn Freeman is joined by Matt Beer and Jon Noble…
The Race F1 PodcastHow different will F1 look in Miami after rules tweaks and upgrades?
F1 is back after its unexpected early-season hiatus, but with rules tweaks kicking in and teams poised to bring multiple upgrades, how different will…
The Race F1 PodcastThe secrets of F1 race commentary - and the unique challenge of calling a race in 2026
On this week's very special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we're delving into the secrets of F1 race commentary. Edd Straw is joined by two of the best in the…
The Race F1 PodcastHow F1 drivers have lost their power - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
On the latest episode of The Undercut, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and renowned F1 writer Mark Hughes discuss the topic of driver power. Many drivers on…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: On location at Haas's TPC test + Gary's verdict on F1's pre-Miami rule tweaks
For the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson hit the road, joining Haas for an intimate look…
The Race F1 PodcastWe challenge F1 boss Stefano Domenicali on 2026's biggest problems
In a very special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw and Jon Noble travel to F1's HQ in Biggin Hill to quiz F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on the biggest…
The Race F1 PodcastF1's mid-season rule changes - what's been agreed and will it help?
F1 teams and series bosses unanimously agreed a raft of changes to the 2026 regulations at a crunch meeting on Monday. But what has been decided, do the…
The Race F1 PodcastWho is F1's best team principal?
Who is F1's best team principal? That's the central question that host Edd Straw and guest Mark Hughes and Nate Saunders (from ESPN) tackle in the latest…
The Race F1 PodcastHow should Antonelli handle Russell? Damon and Johnny answer your questions
What pieces of advice are Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton - three F1 drivers at very different stages of their careers - most in need of? In…