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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 PodcastQatar GP: Max crowned, Mercs collide, Piastri stars
Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Qatar weekend that produced drama on and off track and F1's newest triple world champion…
The Race F1 PodcastFIA give Andretti green light to join grid - but will F1 do the same?
Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Andretti’s bid for a new Formula 1 entry has been approved by the FIA. They discuss what…
The Race F1 PodcastAnalysing F1's evolving team-mate battles
Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw for a deep dive into F1 team-mates, starting with a discussion on the ingredients that make-up a great duo…
The Race F1 PodcastCan F1’s ‘unconventional’ champion team rise again?
Damien Smith, author of the new book Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1, joins Matt Beer and Edd Straw to discuss Alpine's struggles, the future of Esteban Ocon and…
The Race F1 PodcastJapanese GP: Is McLaren now Red Bull's greatest long-term threat?
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, in which a Max Verstappen win sealed the constructors' title…
The Race F1 PodcastPiastri’s new deal + Does Ricciardo deserve to stay at AlphaTauri?
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss…
The Race F1 PodcastSingapore GP: What really went wrong for Red Bull
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix, where Red Bull's record run was halted. They explain why the world…
The Race F1 PodcastZhou's new Sauber deal + how flexi-wing changes will impact Singapore
Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal with Sauber and to look ahead to this weekend's Grand Prix in…
The Race F1 PodcastCould Verstappen's rivals do what he's doing in the Red Bull?
Red Bull boss Christian Horner was recently moved to say that he doesn't think that there's anyone in the world who could match Max Verstappen's performances…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat Hamilton's new deal and Perez uncertainty means for the driver market
Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss how Lewis Hamilton's new deal with Mercedes, and the uncertainty surrounding Sergio Perez's future at…
The Race F1 PodcastItalian GP: Could Ferrari have done anything more to stop Red Bull?
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which saw Max Verstappen and Red Bull claim a record-breaking…
The Race F1 PodcastErratic Ferrari’s plans for big step with 2024 car
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s inconsistency, it’s 2024 plans and the contractual situations of Carlos Sainz and…
The Race F1 PodcastDutch GP: How Verstappen dodged the Zandvoort pitfalls
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw direct from Zandvoort, to discuss how home favourite Max Verstappen was able to see off the twin challenges…
The Race F1 Podcast9 things we want to see in the second half of the F1 season
It's race week! Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, host Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman to run through the nine things they'd…
The Race F1 PodcastYour questions answered: Ricciardo, Ferrari's struggles and Red Bull dominance
Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to answer your questions on F1 20223, with a little help from Scott Mitchell-Malm. Follow The Race on Instagram…
The Race F1 PodcastIs the Williams re-boot on track?
Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Williams rebuild, the challenges it faces and evaluate the performance of drivers Alex Albon…
The Race F1 PodcastGeneration next: Which young drivers deserve an F1 shot?
In our latest summer break deep dive, host Edd Straw is joined by Jack Benyon, Josh Suttill and Valentin Khorounzhiy for an extensive look at the young drivers…
The Race F1 PodcastHow Piastri has proved his class - and why he could usurp Norris
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess Oscar Piastri's maiden F1 season so far, including how he's performing relative to lofty…
The Race F1 PodcastReport card: Grading the teams at the halfway point
It's time to grab the report cards as Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run the rule over every team on the F1 grid and grade them for their…
The Race F1 PodcastThe Alpine omnishambles and what it means for its F1 future
For the second successive season Alpine heads into Formula 1's summer break reeling from a bombshell announcement. This time it's as a result of a slightly…
The Race F1 PodcastBelgian GP: Verstappen makes it look easy (again)
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix weekend in which Max Verstappen stamped his authority over the…
The Race F1 Podcast3 big F1 controversies in waiting
Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to chat about three potential F1 controversies bubbling away in the background that could…
The Race F1 PodcastHungarian GP: Why Hamilton couldn't turn pole into victory bid
Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look back at a fascinating Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in which Lewis Hamilton took pole…
The Race F1 PodcastAll eyes on Ricciardo as F1 heads to Hungary
Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return at the Hungaroring, with the eight-time Grand Prix winner…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy is the Verstappen-Red Bull package so good - and who's best placed to stop them?
Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the reasons behind Max Verstappen's and Red Bull's comprehensive dominance in F1 this season. They also…
The Race F1 PodcastRicciardo's return: Why AlphaTauri turned to him after dumping De Vries
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Nyck de Vries being dropped from the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team’s line-up, with eight-time grand prix winner…
The Race F1 PodcastBritish GP: McLaren is back...or is it?
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to explain McLaren's revival and discuss whether it's sustainable, and hit all the other big…
The Race F1 PodcastEdd's British Grand Prix road trip to two F1 factories
Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK’s famous ‘motorsport valley’…
The Race F1 PodcastAustrian GP: Untangling track limits and Ferrari's turnaround
Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of F1's second sprint weekend of the season at the Red Bull…
The Race F1 PodcastHollywood investment and a big upgrade: Austrian GP preview
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. They discuss the…
The Race F1 PodcastIs Lance Stroll holding Aston Martin back?
While Fernando Alonso has starred, team-mate Lance Stroll's results have been less spectacular in 2023. Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to…
The Race F1 PodcastThe upcoming F1 decision that could have a massive impact on racing
For many F1 fans, tyres are a boring necessity - essential to the sport, but dull to talk about. On this episode of the pod (which we promise is far from…
The Race F1 PodcastCanadian GP: Red Bull's advantage smaller, but Verstappen still has enough
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss another Red Bull victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, though Max Verstappen's domination was…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Ferrari won at Le Mans but is failing in F1
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Sam Smith join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s much celebrated victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and ask why the marque got it right at…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat makes Adrian Newey so special - and will there ever be another?
Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to chat about F1's most talked about technical mind: Adrian Newey. The Red Bull tech chief looks set to add…
The Race F1 PodcastF1's surprise technical director move explained
Mark Hughes and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the surprise news that James Key will join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team as its technical director in…
The Race F1 PodcastSpanish GP: How Mercedes won the race behind Verstappen
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's dominance, evaluate the true impact of the recent Mercedes upgrades and explain why…
The Race F1 PodcastMcLaren's statement signing & Ferrari's season-defining upgrades
On the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw in Barcelona to discuss the news that McLaren have signed Rob Marshall - a key part…
The Race F1 PodcastMonaco GP: Did Alonso and Aston Martin miss victory shot?
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that was enlivened by rain and Max Verstappen's most hard-fought win…
The Race F1 PodcastThe inside line on Aston Martin's new Honda engine deal
Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Aston Martin's sensational new deal with Honda, which will see them use the Japanese marque's…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining Sainz and Ferrari's 'tougher than ever' 2023
With no Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to review, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to delve into Carlos Sainz's season, why it's been so tough for Ferrari and…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Imola F1 race had to be cancelled
Valentin Khorounzhiy and Jonny Reynolds join Edd Straw to discuss the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, owing to heavy flooding in the…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Imola upgrades are make or break for Mercedes
Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes' long-awaited upgrade package, which arrives at this weekend's Grand Prix in Imola. They detail…
The Race F1 PodcastAston Martin-Honda plan and Alpine’s meltdown
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss the big stories in F1, including Aston Martin's mooted Honda deal, Laurent Rossi's…
The Race F1 Podcast10 years without victory, but is Alonso better than ever?
This week marks a decade since Fernando Alonso last stood on the top step of a Grand Prix podium - a remarkable statistic given the success he'd had up to that…
The Race F1 PodcastMiami Grand Prix: How Verstappen turned the tables on Perez
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how Max Verstappen turned ninth on the grid into victory in the Miami Grand Prix, and why Sergio…
The Race F1 PodcastPerez vs Verstappen: Will Red Bull allow a straight title fight?
On the eve of the Miami Grand Prix, Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Ben Anderson to look at the intra-team title battle that's shaping up at Red Bull…
The Race F1 PodcastAzerbaijan GP: Perez's street supremacy and pitlane crowding
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first of F1's modified sprint weekends. Amongst other things, they…
The Race F1 PodcastYour questions answered ahead of F1’s return in Baku
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to answer listeners' questions on everything to do with F1 in 2023, ahead of F1's return this weekend with…
The Race F1 PodcastBONUS: Answering your questions on F1 history - Charity special
We've got a bonus episode for you on the feed today from our sister show, Bring Back V10s, the podcast that celebrates an era of F1 that was loud on and off…
The Race F1 PodcastWhat Mercedes’ shock technical reshuffle means
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes’ sudden technical reshuffle, which has seen two of it’s senior personnel swap jobs, with…
The Race F1 PodcastDebating F1's ideal race weekend format
Valentin Khorounzhiy, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to ask whether F1 really needs to change its event format and, if so, what would be…
The Race F1 Podcast10 things we’ve learned from F1 2023 so far
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm convene to review the key talking points of the three-race 'mini-season' that kicked off the season and explain why Red…
The Race F1 PodcastFerrari’s review and car upgrade plan
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the validity of Ferrari’s petition to review Carlos Sainz’s Australian Grand Prix penalty and the…
The Race F1 PodcastHow Hulkenberg has hit the ground running in F1 return
Ben Anderson and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to explain Nico Hulkenberg's strong start to the season with Haas and why nobody should be surprised he's…
The Race F1 PodcastAustralian GP: Explaining F1's restart controversy
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to review the Australian Grand Prix, not only in terms of how it played out on track but also the red flag…
The Race F1 PodcastIs F1 missing Daniel Ricciardo?
On the eve of the first Australian Grand Prix to take place without Daniel Ricciardo since 2011, Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss…
The Race F1 PodcastInside Williams’ positive start to the Vowles era
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into the relatively good start made by Williams in the 2023 F1 season based on its very modest…
The Race F1 PodcastExplaining McLaren's shock technical shake-up
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the news that McLaren are reshuffling their technical department after a shaky start to the season…
The Race F1 PodcastWhy Porsche's F1 plans appear to be over
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain why Porsche's hopes to come into F1 have run aground and why one of the world's most celebrated car-makers…