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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 PodcastWe rank the Top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
We work out who were the real stars of the 2025 Formula 1 season in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Every year, our team of F1 journalists picks…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: What can teams learn by running 2026 tyres on mule cars?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss the unusual taste of 2026 we got with the tyre-test running in Abu Dhabi…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: 20+ hours at the wheel - 6 crazy Le Mans drives
As we near the end of another marathon year of motor racing, our history podcast And Colossally That's History thought it was the perfect time to reminisce…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Marko’s out of Red Bull + What happened in the Abu Dhabi test
Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm reconvene in a much quieter Abu Dhabi to discuss the news that Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull at the end of 2025, ending a…
The Race F1 PodcastAbu Dhabi GP: How Norris was crowned champion
In Abu Dhabi, Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott-Mitchell Malm and Jon Noble to dissect the race in which the destination of the 2025 F1 world…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: In-Car Insights - looking ahead to F1's three-way title fight decider!
As a special bonus ahead of this weekend's title finale, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Will team principal role blunt Newey's technical powers?
On the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss whether Adrian Newey's impending switch to the team principal role at Aston…
The Race F1 PodcastHadjar in, Tsunoda out at Red Bull for 2026 + F1's big title decider previewed
In a bumper mid-week edition of The Race F1 Podcast, we analyse Red Bull's big driver decisions for 2026 and look ahead to the massive title showdown in Abu…
The Race F1 PodcastQatar GP: Verstappen pounces as McLaren self-sabotage
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the Qatar Grand Prix and a weekend when the title race took yet another turn. The podcast begins…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: The Triple Crown champion - Remembering Graham Hill
On the latest episode of And Colossally That’s History, Matt Bishop and Richard Williams raise a glass to Graham Hill, killed 50 years ago this week, along…
The Race F1 PodcastHow has the team boss role evolved in F1? - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
You've heard Stay On Track with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert, and now it's time for its sister show: The Undercut, with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes. The…
The Race F1 PodcastNewey to become Aston Martin team boss - but is it a good move?
We react to the news that Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin team principal in 2026 in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble joins Edd Straw…
The Race F1 PodcastLas Vegas GP: McLaren double DSQ blows title race wide open
Edd Straw and Jon Noble, on the ground in Las Vegas, are joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to pick over a Grand Prix weekend in which the drama continued long…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History S4 E7: Robert Kubica - The lost champion of F1’s modern era
On the latest episode of And Colossally That's History, Matt and Richard reflect on the career of Robert Kubica, regarded by many as the lost champion of F1’s…
The Race F1 PodcastPreviewing F1's three-race title showdown
We look ahead to the final triple header that will decide the destiny of the 2025 world championship in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Mark Hughes…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat Cadillac learned from running Perez in a 2023 Ferrari
Why Sergio Perez was testing a 2023 Ferrari and the value to the new Cadillac team’s preparations for next year is explained in the latest edition of The Race…
The Race F1 PodcastHILL & HERBERT: Lando's title push, tearing up the racing rulebook, and Ferrari's 'talk less' turmoil
Damon and Johnny are back for episode two of Stay On Track! There's been no shortage of big talking points in F1 this past week, so what's caught their…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: Honda's rollercoaster F1 journey
The latest episode of And Colossally That’s History tells the rollercoaster story of Honda’s involvement in Formula 1. Join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat we learned from Audi's glitzy F1 'launch' event
Audi’s readiness for its Formula 1 debut in 2026 is the focus of the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm attended Audi’s Munich event on…
The Race F1 PodcastBrazilian GP: Does Norris have one hand on the title after perfect weekend?
Edd Straw and Jon Noble (both in Sao Paulo) are joined by Mark Hughes to unpick a fascinating weekend of racing in Brazil, which couldn't have gone much better…
The Race F1 PodcastFree preview: In-car insights from Saturday in Brazil
For one weekend and one weekend only, we're making our In-Car Insights podcasts - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastFree preview: In-car insights from Friday in Brazil
For one weekend and one weekend only, we're making our In-Car Insights podcasts - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: Jack Brabham's unique achievement - and why it'll never be matched
On this week’s Colossally, Matt and Richard reappraise the career of a driver whose unique achievement in winning the F1 world championship in a self-built…
The Race F1 PodcastFree preview: In-Car Insights from Thursday in Brazil
For one weekend and one weekend only, we're making our In-Car Insights podcasts - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Is Red Bull's technical approach hurting driver strategy?
On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, hosts Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss Red Bull's impending decision on which of its…
The Race F1 PodcastCan Verstappen provide another title twist in Brazil?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we discuss how big an opportunity the Brazilian Grand Prix could be for Sao Paulo specialist Max Verstappen to…
The Race F1 PodcastHas Bearman proved he's ready for a Ferrari promotion?
Ollie Bearman’s fourth place was the big story of the recent Mexican Grand Prix, but does it prove he’s ready for promotion to a full-time Ferrari seat? That’s…
The Race F1 PodcastHILL & HERBERT: Damon and Johnny's take on F1 2025's title fight twists
Our new podcast Stay On Track with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert is here, and in a fun-filled first episode the 1996 F1 world champion and three-time grand…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: Brazil 2008 - The title showdown that had it all
As F1 2025 heads towards a spectacular conclusion, we wind the clock back to arguably the greatest title showdown of them all, which happened 17 years ago this…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Piastri cracking under pressure?
We ask if Oscar Piastri is cracking under the pressure of an intense world championship fight in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Diego Mejia and Ben…
The Race F1 PodcastMexican GP: Norris to the fore as championship picture changes once more
Edd Straw and Scott Michell-Malm (both in Mexico) are joined by Jon Noble to discuss the Mexican Grand Prix, and a race which changed the championship picture…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: The amazing story of F1’s craziest track
Pescara, a seaside town halfway down Italy’s Adriatic coast, stands proudly in the record books for having been home to the longest track ever used in Formula…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Aston Martin's Andy Cowell on the challenge of designing an F1 car to brand-new regulations
Just how big a project is designing a 2026 Formula 1 car given the brand new chassis and power unit regulations? Aston Martin CEO and team principal Andy…
The Race F1 PodcastRed Bull-McLaren tape shenanigans: Storm in a teacup or a sign of heightening tension?
After Red Bull were fined for a pre-race rules breach in Austin, which involved a team member attempting to interfere with a strip of tape McLaren had placed…
The Race F1 PodcastUS GP: How Verstappen roared into title contention
Edd Straw in joined in Austin by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to unpick the United States Grand Prix weekend; a weekend when the McLarens clashed again…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: Adrian Newey - The making of an F1 design genius
Today, Adrian Newey is widely recognised as an F1 design genius, with his cars having been driven to 14 drivers’ world titles, 12 constructors’ titles, and…
The Race F1 PodcastRussell signs new Mercedes deal - but is his long-term future any clearer?
With Edd Straw on a plane, Glenn Freeman is joined by Jon Noble for a hastily added opening segment to discuss the news that George Russell (and Kimi Antonelli…
The Race F1 PodcastRe-writing papaya rules: We fix McLaren's rules of engagement
With McLaren’s racing rules still a big talking point after the scrape between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Singapore, we have a go at re-writing their…
The Race F1 PodcastHas Ferrari broken Leclerc's spirit? Plus, can rally ace make F1 switch?
We tackle the question of whether Ferrari has broken Charles Leclerc's spirit in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Special guest Alex Jacques, who'll…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: The Bruce McLaren story - A life measured in achievement, not in years alone
Colossally is back, and Matt and Richard are kicking off season 4 with an in-depth look at the extraordinary life of Bruce McLaren, the man who founded and…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: What caused Ferrari's Singapore brake problems?
Lewis Hamilton’s brake problems late in the Singapore Grand Prix turned a potential fifth place into eight place, but why exactly did Ferrari hit trouble?…
The Race F1 PodcastSingapore GP: What next for Norris vs Piastri after lap 1 clash?
Nothing else comes close at the Home of Formula 1 Night Racing. Find out more about the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2026 at…
The Race F1 PodcastAlonso and Horner: What next for two F1 legends in limbo?
Get your hands on the official Singapore GP merchandise by going to shop.singaporegp.sg We ask what's next for Fernando Alonso and Christian Horner in the…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat Verstappen's amazing Nurburgring GT victory says about him - and his future
On this episode, we discuss how Max Verstappen has spent the gap between F1 races, and in particular the significance of his first GT3 race victory on the…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Why wind plays havoc with F1 cars + Explaining Red Bull’s recent renaissance
Why was the gusty wind that hit Baku such a challenge for the drivers? And why are some cars more sensitive to wind than others? Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Verstappen really a title threat?
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has warned that Max Verstappen is a threat for the drivers' championship, a possibility we evaluate in the latest edition…
The Race F1 PodcastAzerbaijan GP: With Piastri faltering, did Norris waste his big chance?
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill, both in Baku, to dissect all the big talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including Oscar…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat’s behind Sainz’s 2025 struggles?
We dissect Carlos Sainz’s troubled first season for Williams in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Special guest Nate Saunders, from ESPN, joins Jon…
The Race F1 PodcastF1’s plan to bring back V8s explained
With Formula 1’s engine future increasingly looking to be a return to V8s, we explain the state of play in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Explaining Red Bull’s 12-month Monza turnaround
With Gary Anderson on holiday, Edd Straw is joined on this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show by Mark Hughes to delve into the reasons behind Red Bull’s dramatic…
The Race F1 PodcastAre F1's latest racing rules already failing?
We ask if Formula 1’s racing guidelines need a rethink and evaluate Colton Herta’s chances on his return to Europe in the latest edition of The Race F1…
The Race F1 PodcastItalian GP: Will McLaren live to regret its latest team order call?
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Mark Hughes to dissect the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, including how Max Verstappen was able to win so dominantly and…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: What if Schumacher chose McLaren over Ferrari? Your questions answered!
Season 12 of Bring Back V10s concludes with a brilliant selection of questions about F1’s V10 era that came in from The Race Members’ Club. Glenn Freeman is…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Ferrari's 2025 rescue mission has failed
Ferrari heads to Monza after a disastrous weekend at Zandvoort in a season that just isn’t getting any better, so has time run out for a turnaround? And with…
The Race F1 PodcastDutch GP: Just how decisive was Piastri's victory for the championship?
We ask what Lando Norris’s engine failure in the Dutch Grand Prix gives Oscar Piastri a decisive advantage in the drivers’ championship fight in the latest…
The Race F1 PodcastBring Back V10s: Top 10 heartbreaks of the V10 era
For Season 12’s top 10 debate, we took a suggestion from Chris Parrott in The Race Members’ Club to rank the biggest F1 heartbreaks of the V10 era. Having then…
The Race F1 PodcastTech Show: Inside Red Bull's trackside fuel and lubricants lab - and why it matters
Fuel and lubricants are often taken for granted by F1 fans, but it’s a crucial battleground that has a big impact not only on performance, but also…
The Race F1 PodcastFive things to watch out for as F1 2025 resumes
We look ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix and the second half of the season as a whole in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Nelson Valkenburg and Mark…
The Race F1 PodcastCadillac signs Bottas and Perez for its first F1 season
We ask if Cadillac has made a mistake by signing two veterans in Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for 2026 in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon…
The Race F1 PodcastWould Cadillac be playing it safe with Bottas and Perez? Your questions answered
We answer your questions in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, starting with Cadillac’s plan to sign both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Scott…