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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 PodcastA new low? We answer your questions on Hamilton’s ‘terrible’ Ferrari start
We answer your questions on Lewis Hamilton’s season so far in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to…
The Race F1 PodcastSaudi Arabian GP: Did the stewards call the first corner incident correctly?
The pivotal moment in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came at the very first corner, but were the stewards right to hand Max Verstappen the penalty that promoted…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: How Frank Williams survived (and his team thrived) in 1986
Today, Williams are a mainstay on the Formula 1 grid and one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, having amassed nine constructors’ world…
The Race F1 PodcastNorris vs Piastri - Your questions answered
We take listener questions on the Oscar Piastri versus Lando Norris battle in the latest edtiion of The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd…
The Race F1 PodcastBahrain GP: Piastri takes victory - but is he also now title favourite?
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Mark Hughes to review the Bahrain Grand Prix. After Oscar Piastri's triumph, they ask whether the in-form Australian is…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That’s History: Enzo Ferrari - The uncompromising path to F1 immortality (part 2)
Matt Bishop and Richard Williams return with part two of their two-part mini series on the life and legacy of one of motorsport’s most important and enduring…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat’s behind F1’s Bahrain V10 engine summit?
The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is set to be significant both on and off track, with a meeting of F1’s stakeholders about ideas for a possible change of engine…
The Race F1 PodcastJapanese GP: Why Verstappen's virtuosity was too much for McLaren
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to unpick the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss whether Max Verstappen's astonishing…
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That’s History: Enzo Ferrari - From middling driver to winning constructor (part 1)
Ferrari is the most famous and celebrated marque in motorsport, and one of the most recognisable brands in the world - but how much do you really know about…
The Race F1 PodcastFerrari's early season struggles + We speak to Tsunoda ahead of his Red Bull debut
We dissect Ferrari’s disappointing start to the season and ask if there’s any sign of a turnaround in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Verstappen papering over the cracks at a Red Bull team in crisis?
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, we ask to what extent Max Verstappen’s brilliance is papering over the cracks at Red Bull, given the team's…
The Race F1 PodcastThe Team Principal Podcast: Inside the high-stakes world of F1 politics
The Team Principal Podcast is back! On episode 2, Otmar Szafnauer - the former TP of Racing Point, Alpine and Aston Martin - is joined by Ben Anderson to get…
The Race F1 PodcastLawson out, Tsunoda in: Why Red Bull are preparing an early driver change
We discuss Red Bull’s imminent replacement of Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble joins Edd Straw to discuss…
The Race F1 PodcastChinese GP: Piastri stakes title claim as Ferrari’s weekend falls flat with double DSQ
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to dissect the Chinese Grand Prix, in which Oscar Piastri showed his title credentials with an…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: Bring Back V10s counts down Jordan's Top 10 moments
Bring Back V10s pays tribute to the late Eddie Jordan with a special episode looking back at the Jordan team's greatest moments in F1. Host Glenn Freeman is…
The Race F1 PodcastRemembering Eddie Jordan, maverick F1 team boss
On this special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we pay tribute to legendary F1 team boss Eddie Jordan, following his sad passing. Edd Straw is joined by Jon…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining the surprise F1 rule change ahead of the Chinese GP
The FIA’s latest flexi-wing tweak is the big talking point in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble and Edd Straw convene in China to explain…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: Australian GP driver rankings Q&A special
We've got a little bonus for you on the feed today, which is a free example of the kind of content you can enjoy as part of The Race Members' Club on Patreon…
The Race F1 PodcastAustralian GP: Norris and McLaren prove title credentials
On the ground in Melbourne, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to unpick the first race of the 2025 season in Australia. They discuss…
The Race F1 PodcastPiastri signs new McLaren deal - but will his team be the one to beat in Australia?
We look ahead to the Australian Grand Prix, and discuss home hero Oscar Piastri’s new McLaren deal, in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott…
The Race F1 PodcastF1 Season Preview: Why 2025 promises to be a classic
We look ahead to the 2025 Formula 1 season in our special season preview edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble join Edd Straw to…
The Race F1 PodcastFantasy Podcast: How to play, pro tips, and most common mistakes
Samarth Kanal is joined by Val Khorounzhiy, Josh Suttill, and special guest Michael Urcinoli of Grid Rival to preview the 2025 F1 season from a fantasy…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Aston's at odds with Ferrari, flexi wing row latest, and Raikkonen's engineer on testing
We hit the big news stories in Formula 1 and delve into the stories of pre-season testing with the help of Kimi Raikkonen’s former race engineer Julien…
The Race F1 PodcastIs the championship McLaren’s to lose? We answer your questions after F1 testing
How strong a favourite is McLaren? Is Lewis Hamilton able to drive the way he wants to in the Ferrari? How worried should Aston Martin be? These are among the…
The Race F1 PodcastTesting Day 3: What's the pecking order heading to Australia - and are Red Bull in trouble?
F1 the final day of F1 pre-season testing complete, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to assess every team's performance and rank where…
The Race F1 PodcastTesting Day 2: Sainz's speed, Hamilton's progress & Norris's promising race pace
After another busy day of running in Bahrain, Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm reconvene to discuss day 2 of testing. On today's show the team…
The Race F1 PodcastTesting Day 1: Advantage McLaren? Our first thoughts on every car
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to unpick the first day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. McLaren's Lando Norris ended up top of…
The Race F1 PodcastF1 pre-season testing: What to watch for
We look ahead to three days of testing in Bahrain in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble join Edd Straw in Manama to…
The Race F1 PodcastCan Aston Martin’s new car prove it’s ready for Newey and 2026?
Aston Martin’s hopes for 2025 with the new AMR 25 are discussed in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble joins Edd Straw to examine why this…
The Race F1 PodcastThe Team Principal Podcast: How to integrate a new driver into an F1 team
On the very first episode of his new show, The Team Principal Podcast, former Aston Martin and Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer is joined by The Race's Ben Anderson…
The Race F1 PodcastComing soon... The Team Principal Podcast, with Otmar Szafnauer
We have some exciting news: We're launching a brand-new podcast - The Team Principal Podcast, with Otmar Szafnauer! As the former team principal of the Racing…
The Race F1 PodcastFerrari launches its 2025 car - but will it be a winner?
We dive into the big talking point of Formula 1 pre-season as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc drove the new Ferrari SF-25 for the first time at Fiorano…
The Race F1 PodcastOur verdict on F1's huge launch event in London
We react to Formula 1’s first-ever group launch event in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble and Charley Williams join Edd Straw from the O2…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat Williams's early car launch says about its 2025 prospects
The launch of the Williams FW47 is the subject of the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. First Jonathan Noble joins Edd Straw in the Silverstone garages to…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy McLaren has gone 'aggressive' with 2025 F1 car
We tell all about the surprise launch of the first new Formula 1 car of 2025 - the McLaren MCL39 - in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. First, Mark…
The Race F1 PodcastPreviewing F1's 2025 launch season
We look ahead to Formula 1’s imminent launch season in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to…
The Race F1 PodcastF1's flexi-wing rule U-turn - what's changed and which teams will it hurt?
We dissect Formula 1’s latest flexi-wings row in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Following news of a technical directive being issued curbing front…
The Race F1 PodcastWe predict the 2026 F1 driver market
We dare to attempt to predict the 2026 Formula 1 driver market in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Verstappen switching to Aston Martin inevitable?
Amid the talk of Max Verstappen heading to Aston Martin in 2026, we address the rumours in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. In a follow-up recording…
The Race F1 PodcastHamilton’s Ferrari test debut - your questions answered
Lewis Hamilton momentous first week at Maranello at the start of his Ferrari adventure is the focus of the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott…
The Race F1 PodcastAssessing F1’s bumper 2025 rookie crop
Edd Straw is joined by Samarth Kanal and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss F1's rookie class of 2025. Can Mercedes new boy Kimi Antonelli live up to the sky-high…
The Race F1 PodcastWhen’s Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari? Your questions answered!
We answer your questions on a variety of topics, including what will be different for Lewis Hamilton in life at Ferrari and when the seven-time world champion…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Aston Martin has made a surprise team boss change
Aston Martin's reshuffle at the top of the team is the focus of the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Samarth Kanal joins Edd Straw to explain why Andy…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Alpine have signed Colapinto - and what it means for Doohan
We explain Franco Colapinto's move to Alpine as test and reserve driver and what it might mean for Jack Doohan in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast…
The Race F1 PodcastIs F1 set for an unprecedented 4-team title fight in 2025?
We look ahead to the possibility of an unprecedented world championship fight in 2025 on the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Edd Straw is joined by…
The Race F1 PodcastF1 2025: The key battlegrounds
For our first episode of 2025, Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and special guest Nelson Valkenburg (Viaplay Netherlands Formula 1 commentator) to discuss…
The Race F1 PodcastRed Bull dump Perez - all you need to know
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Diego Mejia from Fox Sports Mexico and The Race en Español to discuss Red Bull confirming it is…
The Race F1 PodcastRanking the Top 10 F1 drivers of 2024
It's time for our regular end of season episode, as Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to countdown The Race's Top 10 F1 drivers…
The Race F1 PodcastAbu Dhabi GP: How McLaren narrowly won out in Ferrari title battle
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal to discuss all the big talking points from the final race of the 2024 F1 season in…
The Race F1 PodcastHas Hamilton really lost his edge? Your questions answered
As Lewis Hamilton heads into his valedictory grand prix weekend with Mercedes, was answer your questions on his recent struggles in the latest edition of The…
The Race F1 PodcastQatar GP: Why yellow flag and penalty controversies overshadowed the race
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal to dissect the Qatar Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen's comfortable win was…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat you need to know about Cadillac's F1 entry - including why the Andretti name was dropped
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the news that Formula 1 has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add a GM/Cadillac…
The Race F1 PodcastWhere Verstappen's title ranks and why Mercedes was so quick in Vegas
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss Max Verstappen clinching his fourth drivers' world title with fifth place…
The Race F1 PodcastPreviewing Las Vegas and the triple header that will decide the constructors' championship
Compared to last year, the opening day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix event was relatively subdued, but despite the lack of razzmatazz there's still plenty to…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: 1997 revisited - Re-live a classic F1 season with Bring Back V10s
Edd Straw introduces some bonus F1 content for you from The Race Members’ Club that we think you’ll enjoy hearing a preview of. Throughout 2024, The Race F1…
The Race F1 PodcastBrad Pitt's F1 movie - How it's been filmed and why it matters
With F1 taking a breather before the final three races of the season, we thought we'd bring you something a little different for our latest episode: An update…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat's behind the F1 race director's sudden departure? Plus, big changes to launch season, Aston’s tech shake-up, Alpine’s new engine deal & more
It's a news bonanza on the mid-week episode of The Race F1 Podcast as Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Christian Menath from German…
The Race F1 PodcastNorris' development, the GPDA hit back, Mercedes' form & more
On this episode, with the title fight now effectively settled in Max Verstappen's favour, Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson discuss what Lando Norris…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy it’s Bottas out, Bortoleto in for Sauber in 2025
Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm as they discuss Audi/Sauber's decision to sign F2 championship-leader Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg for…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: Edd Straw answers your F1 driver rankings questions!
We're dropping a little bonus audio into your feed in between episodes of The Race F1 Podcast, as an example of the type of extra content that's available to…