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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 PodcastBrazilian GP: Was this Verstappen's best win yet?
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to unpick a very eventful race weekend in Sao Paulo, blighted by bad weather, in which Max…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Perez’s time at Red Bull up? What next for Colapinto? Your questions answered
As F1 heads into the final part of the current triple header in Brazil, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Lito Cavalcanti (a…
The Race F1 PodcastMexican GP: Why Verstappen was penalised in latest Norris squabble
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to dissect the Mexican Grand Prix - a race in which Max Verstappen was penalised by the stewards for…
The Race F1 PodcastF1’s racing rules - what are they and do they need tweaking?
Formula 1's new-for-2024 racing guidelines were thrust back into the spotlight in Austin, inevitably leading to a flood of questions from The Race Members'…
The Race F1 PodcastUnited States GP: Sparks fly on and off track in title battle
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss an entertaining United States Grand Prix weekend in which title rivals Red Bull and McLaren did…
The Race F1 PodcastVerstappen vs Norris: Reassessing the title race ahead of the final 6 races
We discuss how Formula 1's return to action after a second one-month break could change the dynamic of the world championship battle in the latest edition of…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining Haas's new Toyota deal
We untangle Haas's new Toyota Formula deal and explain how it fits in with its existing Ferrari technical partnership in the latest episode of The Race F1…
The Race F1 PodcastIs under-pressure Verstappen performing better than ever?
Max Verstappen's stellar performances in a Red Bull RB20 that has slid down the order are the main topic on the latest episode of The Race Formula 1 Podcast…
The Race F1 PodcastThe path to F1: Is the junior ladder fit for purpose?
With Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman impressing on their Formula 1 outings this year, and Kimi Antonelli landing a place at Mercedes for 2024, the question…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: Reexamining 'spygate' - the scandal that shook F1 to its core
In between episodes of The Race F1 Podcast, we thought we'd bring you a bonus segment of another podcast we think you might like. Earlier this year, The Race…
The Race F1 PodcastDebate: Which F1 rules should be ditched?
We debate rules that Formula 1 should ditch in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Samarth Kanal and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to state the case for…
The Race F1 PodcastDaniel Ricciardo: How he'll be remembered in F1
We reflect on Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 legacy in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Special guest Michael Lamonato joins Ben Anderson and host Edd…
The Race F1 PodcastRicciardo out, Lawson in - explaining RB’s driver change
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss the news that Daniel Ricciardo has been axed by RB, with Liam Lawson replacing him for…
The Race F1 PodcastWill Red Bull move for Russell? Your questions answered
Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Mark Hughes to tackle another batch of questions sent in by The Race Members' Club. Top of the selection is a question…
The Race F1 PodcastSingapore GP: Is the title race on after Norris' masterclass?
Edd Straw and Mark Hughes (both in Singapore) are joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to review the Singapore Grand Prix, and a race in which Lando Norris left his…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Piastri McLaren’s best long-term title hope? Your questions answered
Join Edd Straw, Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill as they unpack the events of Baku and look further ahead by answering a raft of questions sent in by The Race…
The Race F1 PodcastAzerbaijan GP: How Piastri beat Leclerc to win 'modern classic'
Join Edd Straw and Mark Hughes as they link up with Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal in Baku to chat about a pulsating Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Amongst…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Newey's picked Aston Martin - and why rivals should be scared
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss what is arguably F1's biggest non-driver signing of all time: Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. They…
The Race F1 PodcastDebate: Has McLaren got its Norris strategy wrong? (Feat. Will Buxton)
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and F1 TV presenter and author Will Buxton for a lively edition of the pod in which - inspired by a video clip of Will that…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Antonelli really ready for F1? Plus, we answer your questions
After his massive practice crash in Monza, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss whether Kimi Antonelli is really ready for the step up…
The Race F1 PodcastItalian GP: How Ferrari stole McLaren’s thunder
Join Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Samarth Kanal for an in-depth look back at an intriguing Italian Grand Prix that produced just the result…
The Race F1 PodcastAntonelli's big break and Williams's drastic action
Two huge F1 debuts are coming up at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend - with Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli getting his hands on the team's 2024 car and…
The Race F1 PodcastDutch GP: McLaren exploits Red Bull's weakness
Lando Norris could hardly have made a bigger statement of intent as F1 returned from its summer break, as the McLaren driver clinched his second grand prix win…
The Race F1 Podcast9 key storylines for F1 2024's second half
F1 is nearly back! Ahead of the season resuming in Zandvoort with the Dutch Grand Prix, Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to pick out 9…
The Race F1 PodcastThe best team that never raced in F1?
We’ve got something a little bit different for you on this episode. Earlier this year, to mark the 40th anniversary of Prodrive, Edd Straw paid a visit to its…
The Race F1 PodcastWho is F1’s most underrated driver?
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to debate who should be regarded as F1’s most underrated driver. Earlier this year, we included that very…
The Race F1 PodcastReport card: Grading the teams at the summer break
It's time to grab the report cards once again as Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run the rule over every team on the F1 grid and grade…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Piastri's form unsettling Norris? Your questions answered
Lando Norris may be second in the world championship, but McLaren's form driver of late has been Oscar Piastri. Has the Australian's speed unsettled Norris?…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Red Bull kept Perez but lost a key team member + All change at Alpine
F1 may now be on its summer break, but its been a busy week of news, which Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm digest on this episode. First up, Scott brings us…
The Race F1 PodcastSainz signs for Williams and Perez safe... for now
Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm jump on the pod to discuss Monday's breaking news that Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams. They explain why…
The Race F1 PodcastBelgian GP: How Russell won… and why he then lost
Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw to discuss how George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, only to be…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Audi have brought in Binotto + Your Verstappen questions answered
Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm (from an airport hotel in Brussels) as they unpack the news that former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is taking up a…
The Race F1 PodcastHungarian GP: How close did Norris get to defying team orders?
Scott Mitchell-Malm, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect a Hungarian Grand Prix full of talking points, including Oscar Piastri's…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining Haas’s possible Toyota tie-up + Ocon deal close?
Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Val Khorounzhiy sit down together in Budapest to catch up on the latest happenings in F1…
The Race F1 PodcastUntangling Red Bull's driver mess and why Perez could be sacked
The pressure is piling on Sergio Perez after another disappointing weekend at Silverstone, with rumours intensifying that Red Bull could replace him, despite…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Hamilton regretting pledging his future to Ferrari? Your questions answered
Back in February, when Lewis Hamilton's shock 2025 move to Ferrari was announced, you could argue it made a lot of sense - his Mercedes team were in poor form…
The Race F1 PodcastBritish GP: How Hamilton capitalised on McLaren errors to snap win drought
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw in Silverstone to discuss a thrilling British Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton…
The Race F1 PodcastBearman signs for Haas + Should we expect more Norris-Verstappen fireworks?
On the eve of the British Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Haas announcing the signing of British rookie Ollie Bearman. They explain…
The Race F1 PodcastAustrian GP: Unravelling the Verstappen vs Norris clash
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes (in Austria) join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, that was decided by an incident between Max…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy has one of F1's most controversial figures returned to Alpine?
In the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix, Alpine confirmed it had hired former Benetton and Renault Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor…
The Race F1 PodcastSpanish GP: Why Verstappen won, when Norris could have
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes to unpick a fascinating Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen after the Dutch…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Spain is an acid test for Red Bull and F1
Is performance converging at the front of the F1 field or have Red Bull just had some circuit-specific struggles of late that have given its rivals the chance…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Russell's racecraft letting him down? Your questions answered
George Russell headlines this episode of the pod, as Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson answer more questions from listeners, including one on…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining the 6 key battles to be fought over F1's 2026 rules
On the episode before last, we gave you our reaction as we got a first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules. On this episode, as the FIA fights to lock…
The Race F1 PodcastCanadian GP: How McLaren and Mercedes missed the chance to beat Verstappen
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss a thrilling wet/dry Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal that was eventually won by Red Bull's Max…
The Race F1 PodcastLighter cars, no DRS - Our instant reaction to F1's 2026 rules reveal
After the first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules was revealed by the FIA, join Edd Straw and Ben Anderson for a quick-fire run through of all the…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Red Bull re-signed Perez - and where it leaves Sainz
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Red Bull have re-signed Sergio Perez to a new two-year deal. They discuss why the…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Leclerc ready for a championship challenge?
After his heroics in Monaco, host Edd Straw and guests Ben Andersonn and Josh Suttill discuss whether Charles Leclerc is now ready to challenge for a title…
The Race F1 PodcastHamilton’s team-mate struggles explained + Your questions answered
Why is Lewis Hamilton struggling to get the better of George Russell? Could Red Bull's slight downturn in form lead to Max Verstappen jumping ship to Mercedes?…
The Race F1 PodcastMonaco GP: How Leclerc broke his curse + Why Red Bull struggled
Edd Straw is joined, from Monte Carlo, by Mark Hughes, Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, and local hero Charles Leclerc…
The Race F1 PodcastIs the pressure building on Perez? Your questions answered
Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, and answer some more questions from listeners, sent in after Imola…
The Race F1 PodcastImola GP: How Norris almost beat Verstappen again
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw and Mark Hughes (both on the ground in Imola) to review the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. To join The Race Members' Club…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Albon re-signed for Williams + Ferrari's Imola upgrades
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Alex Albon signing a new long-term deal with Williams. They explain why Albon has re-signed with…
The Race F1 PodcastMcLaren: Will the winning continue?
Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss whether McLaren, having spectacularly ended its win drought in Miami with Lando Norris…
The Race F1 PodcastThe latest on Newey's F1 future, plus Antonelli's possible Williams shot
After a weekend of trawling the paddock in Miami, Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw and Glenn Freeman to discuss the latest on Red Bull's soon-to-be-departing tech…
The Race F1 PodcastMiami GP: How Lando Norris finally became an F1 winner
Edd Straw is joined, from Miami, by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to dissect how McLaren and Lando Norris were able to turn the tables on Red Bull and…
The Race F1 PodcastAdrian Newey's Red Bull exit - All you need to know
It's official: Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull Racing. Newey, the team's chief technical officer, will step back from F1 design duties this year and instead…
The Race F1 PodcastEXCLUSIVE: Guenther Steiner on Haas, Andretti’s hopes, and the Miami GP
Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm are joined by special guest Guenther Steiner - now an ambassador for the event. They look…
The Race F1 PodcastAssessing Audi's move for Hulk and Newey's potential Red Bull exit
It's been a busy couple of days in the world of F1 news, and Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to unpack it all. First, they discuss Friday's big…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Piastri slumping? Is Verstappen undervalued by fans? We answer your questions
Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Glenn Freeman to host a selection of questions from The Race Members' Club, including ones on whether Max Verstappen is…