The Race F1 Podcast
Episodes
The F1 drivers with most to prove in 2023
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
F1 drivers have to prove themselves every time they drive the car, but some are under more pressure to do so than others. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark...
Is Williams' new boss the right man to turn team's fortunes around?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchel-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss James Vowles's appointment as Williams team principal and the scale of the challenge he ...
Why F1 and the FIA are at war over new teams
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain the battle between the FIA and F1 over the mooted Andretti Cadillac entry and how it fit...
How Russell vs Hamilton will stack up in 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect George Russell's evolution as a Formula 1 driver, how he really did against his team-mat...
Andretti and GM's Cadillac F1 bid explained
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Benyon and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain what's so compelling about the Andretti/GM F1 bid, how the new Cadillac-branded team wil...
F1's new team push and who could enter
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announcing a new teams process is being looked into, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dis...
The big questions of F1 2023
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to pick out the big storylines of the 2023 Formula season, including the chances of Mercedes being ...
Why F1's 2022 regs were a qualified success
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to evaluate the effectiveness of F1's major rules overhaul in 2022 against the objectives set when ...
Unravelling F1’s massive team boss changes
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Frédéric Vasseur heads to Ferrari, Andreas Seidl head to Sauber, Andrea Stella steps up at McLaren and Jost Capito departs Williams, Mark Hughes,...
Can Alpine emerge as an F1 frontrunner?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to delve into Alpine's recent progress, its much-vaunted 100-race plan and how Pierre Gasly will s...
Why Aston Martin is poised to make a big step in 2023
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to evaluate Aston Martin's stuttering F1 progress over the past two seasons, and why the move into it...
Why Vettel's retirement leaves a hole in F1
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Lee McKenzie and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Sebastian Vettel's retirement, what he's going to do next and his Formul...
Our Top 10 F1 drivers of 2022
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw for one of our most popular episodes of the year: Our ranking of the top 10 F1 driver...
The major consequences of Binotto’s Ferrari resignation
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mattia Binotto's departure from Ferrari. They discuss why the team are splitting with th...
Abu Dhabi test: Alonso makes Aston debut
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw bring you all the news from the final day of on-track running for 2022 - including Fernando Alonso's first drive in ...
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen's victory, Vettel's farewell
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was won, what allowed Charles Leclerc to beat Sergio Perez ...
Hulkenberg in, Schumacher out at Haas in 2023
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Nico Hulkenberg is to replace Mick Schumacher at Haas. They consider why S...
Brazilian GP: Red Bull row as Russell breaks through
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss F1's newest winner, George Russell, Verstappen ignoring team orders, another clash betwe...
What’s still to play for in F1 2022
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brazilian journalist Lito Cavalcanti and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look ahead to the penultimate race of the F1 season at Interlagos and d...
Is Alonso right to criticise “unprepared” Alpine?
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss Fernando Alonso’s complaints about Alpine-Renault unreliability and delve into the 41-y...
What does Red Bull's future in F1 look like after founder's death?
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the weekend that Red Bull Racing clinched a first constructors' crown since 2013 in Austin, the F1 world was rocked by the death of Dietrich Matesc...
Mexican GP: Could Mercedes have denied record-breaking Verstappen?
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect the Mercedes strategy and whether using soft-compound Pirellis could have given it a bet...
What Red Bull's cost cap breach penalty means for F1
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw convene in Mexico City to discuss Red Bull's cost cap accepted breach agreement and its implications.This podcast is...
What to expect from Audi's F1 works team
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Nicholls and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Audi's buy-in of Sauber, which will see the Swiss team competing as the Audi factory t...
United States GP: Should Hamilton and Mercedes have won?
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic United States Grand Prix, and ask if Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes missed their ...
McLaren's cost cap 'cheating' calls and Ricciardo's 2024 hopes
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss McLaren’s calls for cost cap breach punishments, followed by a deep dive into Daniel Ricciardo’s 20...
Why Ferrari's 2022 F1 title bid fell apart
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to deconstruct Ferrari's season and explain where its world championship challenge fell short - and...
BONUS: The secrets of semi-automatic gearboxes
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show.Each week, host Edd Straw and former F1 tech...
The battle over Red Bull's F1 cost cap breach
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's 'minor overspend breach', what the potential penalties are and how F1's cost cap c...
Japanese GP review: Controversy, confusion, champion!
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at Max Verstappen's Japanese Grand Prix victory, which sealed his second Formula 1 wor...
Honda's first steps in possible full return + Hakkinen on Suzuka
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss a potential small step in a Honda F1 return, while Mika Hakkinen joins us to reveal the...
Singapore GP review: Perez's best, Verstappen's worst
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the Singapore Grand Prix and explain the penalty that threatened Sergio Perez's wins, the...
Red Bull F1 cost cap suspicions explained
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw in Singapore to discuss the bombshell news about two teams - one believed to be Red Bull - expected...
Zhou's new Alfa deal and how team's 2022 decline has hidden his progress
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's new deal with Alfa Romeo for 2023. The duo analyse the Chinese driver's rookie season so far, and...
Has Schumacher done enough to earn a 2023 F1 seat?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to evaluate Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career to date and assess his chances of staying on the ...
Why AlphaTauri had no option but to re-sign Tsunoda
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Yuki Tsunoda's 2023 AlphaTauri F1 deal confirmed, Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss his strengths and weaknesses, t...
What should Ricciardo do next?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Ricciardo has the best CV of any driver on the F1 market, yet there’s a chance he won’t be on the grid next year. Claire Cottingham and Ben...
Who should Alpine sign alongside Ocon for 2023?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alpine has its sights on Pierre Gasly, but might not get him, and has a lengthy shortlist for potential alternatives as it seeks to fill its vacant dr...
Italian GP review: Flunked finish and Ferrari failure
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FIA's failure to get the race restarted after a late safety car and Ferrari's strategy were the big talking points from the Italian Grand Prix. Sc...
Why Porsche has called off F1 move...for now
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain Porsche's announcement that it would not be proceeding with its planned Red Bull partnership, and the r...
The Herta controversy and why Alpine wants Gasly
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Pierre Gasly's likely move to Alpine and whether it's the right choice, and make the case for Colton He...
Dutch GP review: Conspiracy theories and Mercedes strategy errors
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into Yuki Tsunoda's seemingly conveniently-timed stoppage and Lewis Hamilton's strategy g...
How Alpine let Piastri slip into the hands of McLaren
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We explain how Alpine got it so wrong with its Oscar Piastri deal in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw t...
Belgian GP review: Why was Verstappen so stunningly quick at Spa?
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look back at a Belgian Grand Prix in which reigning champion Max Verstappen asserted his dominan...
Audi announces F1 entry - the key questions answered
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audi has finally confirmed it will come into Formula 1, but has it set too ambitious a timeline to be successful?That's one of the questions we ask in...
Why McLaren gave up on Daniel Ricciardo
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's official! Ricciardo is out of McLaren for 2023 after an agreement was reached to terminate his contract. Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to e...
F1 is back - what to expect from Spa
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to resumption of F1 hostilities in the Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps...
How Verstappen has become an F1 great, with Dutch journalist Erik van Haren
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Erik van Haren joins Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell to delve into all things Max Verstappen, the Dutch journalist offering his views on Ve...
Our verdict on who could switch from IndyCar to F1
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Colton Herta, Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou all either already participating in F1 test running, or due to do so, we ask which is best-equipped to m...
Why does nobody want to drive for Alpine in F1?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Fernando Alonso signing for Aston Martin and Oscar Piastri headed to McLaren, we ask why two drivers have turned their back on Alpine. Mark Hughe...
What's going on with Piastri and Alpine...and McLaren
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alpine says Oscar Piastri will race for it in 2023, Oscar Piastri says he will not. What's the truth, what happens next and can McLaren really make a ...
Inside Alonso's shock Aston Martin F1 2023 deal
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Martin wasted no time after Sebastian Vettel announced his Formula 1 retirement to sign his replacement, announcing Fernando Alonso will join th...
Hungarian Grand Prix 2022 review
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix, as Mercedes driver George Russell started from pole pos...
Vettel's F1 retirement bombshell, and who will replace him
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel announced he will retire at the end of the season as the F1 circus gathered at the Hungaroring. Scott Mitchell an...
French Grand Prix 2022 review
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at how the French Grand Prix played out, with Charles Leclerc on pole position for Ferrari,...
Ricciardo's McLaren future and possible replacements
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Ricciardo has underlined that he will be with McLaren next year, but question marks remain over his place. And with Colton Herta starting his t...
Austrian Grand Prix 2022 review
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc once again lined up on the front row, the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring was an...
COMING SOON: Series 6 of Bring Back V10s
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is nearly over - Bring Back V10s is returning for a sixth series, with more amazing stories from a golden era when F1 was loud both on track ...
BONUS: Zhou's Silverstone crash analysed + why F1 fuel is going synthetic and sustainable
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have another bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show.There are two big topics on the agenda...
British Grand Prix 2022 review
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz started on pole position ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for what proved to be a dramatic race at Silverstone. Scott Mit...
How Max Verstappen has evolved in 2022 + Pierre Gasly's new deal
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nine races into the 2022 F1 season and reigning champion Max Verstappen has built a commanding world championship lead. Scott Mitchell and Claire Cott...
Canadian Grand Prix 2022 review
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Alpine's Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz lining up at the front of the grid, F1's return to Montreal for th...
BONUS: The job of an F1 Race Engineer, by Kimi Raikkonen’s former right-hand man
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our brand-new sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show.Each week, host Edd Straw and form...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 review
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ferrari's driver Charles Leclerc started on pole position ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez, with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz on the second row. We...
Perez stays, but is Ricciardo on his way out?
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sergio Perez's Red Bull deal for 2023 has been confirmed, but with Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren future in question we ask if he can turn things around? ...
Monaco Grand Prix 2022 review
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Ferrari locked out the front row with Charles Leclerc and C...
Spanish Grand Prix 2022 review
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix, with title rivals Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen again lin...
Ferrari set to strike in F1's development war
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari's planned Spanish Grand Prix upgrade and how it could impact the balance of power in t...
Miami Grand Prix 2022 review
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell look back at the Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen again d...
Does Mercedes need a new car concept?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into the porpoising problems of the Mercedes W13 and whether radical changes are needed to th...
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022 review
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell analyse all the action from the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, where it was once again Red Bull's ...
F1's next big controversy
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain why the mooted Porsche and Audi F1 entries should be taken seriously, and the latest behind-t...
Australian Grand Prix 2022 review
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain how the Australian Grand Prix was won and lost.This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To dow...
F1 back to Australia…and Las Vegas
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and special guest Michael Lamonato join Edd Straw to discuss F1’s third American race in Las Vegas and who is favourite for this weekend...
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 review
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back on a dramatic event on and off track from Jeddah.This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To...
Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 review
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain a thrilling season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To down...
F1 2022 season preview
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Formula 1 season kicking off with this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to 2022 Hos...
Our final verdict on F1 testing
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give the final verdict of Formula 1 pre-season testing and whether pacesetter Red Bull really is fa...
Bahrain Day 2: F1's 2022 form book takes shape
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the second day of the Bahrain pre-season Formula 1 test, analysing the lap times and covering ...
Bahrain Day 1: Are the new Mercedes sidepods legal?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to review the first day of the final pre-season test in Bahrain. With the Mercedes upgrade package the big talking poin...
What to expect from Magnussen's Haas F1 comeback
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss Kevin Magnussen's unexpected F1 return with Haas, and the latest on the Nikita Mazepin situation on a day wh...
Who replaces Mazepin and Bahrain test preview
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Nikita Mazepin losing his Haas drive and look ahead to the Bahrain testBrought to you by Gran ...
Your questions on F1 2022 answered
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer questions posed by The Race Members' Club. Among the topics covered are F1 testing, car design...
Every team's Barcelona F1 test rated
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to look back at the first pre-season test in Barcelona, running through all of the 10 teams to asses t...
Testing Day 2: Is Ferrari really fastest?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Leclerc set the pace on day 2 of pre-season testing for Ferrari and George Russell suggested it and McLaren were looking fast. Gary Anderson a...
Testing Day 1: First impressions of F1’s new breed
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson review the first day of F1 pre-season testing from Barcelona Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Red Bull RB18 shows us what Newey was hiding
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to take a look at the bold, dramatic Red Bull RB18 - a car that if it goes as well as it looks will be winning plenty of...
Why Alpine's new F1 car is only aiming for fifth
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alpine is a works team with a big opportunity presented by the new regulations - so why is the new A522 a car that is only aiming at finishing at leas...
Why new F1 Mercedes looks the part
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the new Mercedes F1 W13 and the details that mean it looks set to be fighting at ...
Are Ferrari's bold sidepods genius or folly?
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari F1-75, in particular the unusual sidepod design and the reasons for such an unusual approach....
Masi out - but has the FIA done enough?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss whether the FIA's reaction to last year's Abu Dhabi controversy, asking what it means and whe...
Has Williams gone too far with its abrupt sidepods?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Williams-Mercedes FW44 - as well as having a glance at the new Alfa Romeo.Bro...
What new AlphaTauri tells us about Red Bull
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT03, and explain what hints it gives us about the as-yet unseen...
New McLaren’s suspension changes explained
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new McLaren-Mercedes MCL36 features a pullrod front suspension and pushrod rear suspension – the reverse of the approach teams have used in rece...
Why Aston Martin AMR22 is the real deal
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aston Martin is the third team to launch an F1 car in 2022, but the first to show us a genuine and complete car. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join...
Red Bull launches the not-so-new RB18
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Red Bull RB18 and explain how the team has gone to extremes to keep ...
Haas reveals first 2022 F1 car
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first car designed to the much-anticipated and dramatically changed 2022 Formula 1 regulations has been launched, with Haas revealing images of th...
Revealing every 2022 F1 team's key weakness
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss all 10 F1 teams to discuss the most important area to improve with the new-car launches fas...
F1 2023 driver market explained
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to lay out the 2023 F1 driver market landscape - with as many as 11 seats potentially up for grabs Host...
How seriously should we take Hamilton retirement talk?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the Hamilton retirement rumours and what the FIA needs to fix after Abu Dhabi controversy Ho...