The Race F1 Podcast

How Honda F1 turned disaster into triumph

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Honda returned to F1 with McLaren in 2015, it fell a long way short of expectations and became something of a joke during those early seasons. Bu...

F1 2022: The big stories

03 Jan 2022

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Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2022 Formula 1 season, which will bring new regulations, major driver moves and hope...

Your verdict on F1 2021

21 Dec 2021

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In this special video podcast, we discuss your verdict on the 2021 season with eight categories covering the controversies, the drives, the blunders, ...

Our top 10 F1 drivers of 2021

20 Dec 2021

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Karun Chandhok and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2021 season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Why Mercedes dropped its appeal

16 Dec 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to explain why Mercedes didn't proceed with its appeal against its rejected Abu Dhabi Grand Prix prote...

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

12 Dec 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic and controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Winner takes all in Abu Dhabi: Verstappen v Hamilton

08 Dec 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to what should be a thrilling denouement to the world championship fight at the Yas Marina...

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review

06 Dec 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the controversial first race at the new Jeddah Corniche circuit. If you're interested in gett...

Verstappen v Hamilton: what will decide the title fight

01 Dec 2021

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Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the title-deciding double header in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Frank Williams tribute: his life and legacy

29 Nov 2021

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Special guest David Tremayne joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw for our tribute to the great Sir Frank Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Qatar Grand Prix review

21 Nov 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the inaugural Qatar Grand PrixVisit NordVPN.com/therace or use code The Race to take advantage...

Zhou lands Alfa Romeo drive for 2022

16 Nov 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Guanyu Zhou's qualities as a driver and his potential impact on F1 as the first Chinese driv...

Brazilian Grand Prix review

15 Nov 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott MItchell join Edd Straw to review a dramatic weekend at Interlagos that was controversial both on and off track Hosted on Acast...

Mexican Grand Prix review

08 Nov 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Mexican Grand Prix and explain why the form at the front swung back and forth during...

Why the Andretti/Sauber F1 deal collapsed

01 Nov 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain what went wrong with the proposed deal for Andretti to take over Sauber, and how big a blow t...

United States Grand Prix review

25 Oct 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to review an intense United States Grand Prix at a packed Circuit of the Americas Hosted on Acast. See ...

Verstappen or Hamilton: Who is F1 title favourite?

18 Oct 2021

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Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the world championship run-in, with six races over eight weeks set to decide the destiny...

Turkish Grand Prix review

11 Oct 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Turkish Grand Prix and explain the key strategic decisions and performance patterns ...

Porsche, Audi and F1's 2026 engine details revealed

04 Oct 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the latest revelations on F1's next-generation engines, the brands that could come into F1. T...

Russian Grand Prix review

26 Sep 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a dramatic Russian Grand Prix. Visit NordVPN.com/therace or use code therace to take adv...

Grosjean lands big IndyCar move to Andretti Autosport

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special crossover episode with The Race IndyCar Podcast, Jack Benyon joins Edd Straw to discuss ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean big move to Andre...

Volkswagen Group closing on F1 with Red Bull

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the plan to drop the MGU-H to facilitate VW coming into F1 and the impact it will have on the...

Italian Grand Prix review

13 Sep 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at all the action from the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Visit NordVPN.com/therace or use cod...

Albon joins Williams - but sticks with Red Bull

08 Sep 2021

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Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to discuss Alex Albon's move to Williams, his puzzling contractual status and its wider significance in the balance of p...

What to expect from Russell at Mercedes in F1 2022

07 Sep 2021

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Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss newly-confirmed 2022 Mercedes driver George Russell's prospects up against Lewis Hamilton, and to discuss wh...

Is Bottas right to pick Alfa Romeo over Williams?

06 Sep 2021

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Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to discuss the impact Valtteri Bottas will make at Alfa Romeo next year, if Mercedes was right to drop him and whether i...

Dutch Grand Prix review

06 Sep 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the first Dutch Grand Prix for 36 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Belgian Grand Prix review

29 Aug 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Who must do better in F1 2021's second half

23 Aug 2021

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Special guest Claire Cottingham and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look ahead to the restart of the F1 season and highlight the drivers and teams th...

What to expect from Ferrari's upcoming 2021 upgrades

16 Aug 2021

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Ferrari has a power unit upgrade for sometime after the August break, but how will it impact the battle for third in the championship with McLaren and...

Engine suspicions and F1 performance swings

09 Aug 2021

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Rumblings about unusual engine performance between Mercedes and Honda, Aston Martin's attempts to overturn Sebastian Vettel's Hungarian Grand Prix exc...

Hungarian Grand Prix review

02 Aug 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a thrilling F1 race at the Hungaroring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Red Bull case rejected as F1 war of words escalates

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Red Bull's petition to review Lewis Hamilton's British Grand Prix penalty and plenty of verbal shots fired in the Hungarian Grand Prix paddock, S...

Rights and wrongs of F1's 2022 rules revolution

26 Jul 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to delve into Formula 1's 2022 regulations and what we learned from the show car recently unveiled at ...

British Grand Prix review

19 Jul 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our verdict on F1's first sprint race at Silverstone

17 Jul 2021

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Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to look back at the inaugural sprint race ahead of the British Grand Prix, both to judge how well the format worked, and...

How sprint qualifying will change the British GP

12 Jul 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how F1's first sprint qualifying race weekend could impact the Silverstone weekend, as well a...

Austrian Grand Prix review

04 Jul 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Styrian Grand Prix review

27 Jun 2021

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Mark Hughes, Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Styrian Grand PrixFor your free introductory case of eight hand-selec...

French Grand Prix review

20 Jun 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the French Grand Prix.To join The Race Members' Club and have the chance to ask your que...

Ferrari's bold engine plans for 2022

14 Jun 2021

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Ferrari has decided against adopting the split turbo design for its all-important 2022 power unit despite working on the design. Mark Hughes and Gary ...

Azerbaijan Grand Prix review

06 Jun 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 2021 game's new features revealed

02 Jun 2021

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Nathan Quinn and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-revealed features from the F1 2021 game, which will be released next month, ...

Our early verdict on F1's big driver moves

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With five races of the season complete, we draw some early conclusions on the progress of Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando A...

Monaco Grand Prix review

23 May 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What F1's flexi-wing intervention means for Red Bull

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The FIA has written to teams warning them of more stringent flexible bodywork, but what does this mean for Red Bull in its close battle with Mercedes....

Romain Grosjean on his IndyCar progress

14 May 2021

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We thought this episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast would be of interest to our listeners because it features ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean. He joins J...

Spanish Grand Prix review

09 May 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Spanish Grand Prix This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Livi...

Portuguese Grand Prix review

02 May 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Portuguese Grand Prix This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade L...

Alonso, Alpine and other F1 strugglers

26 Apr 2021

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Alpine and Alonso have had a difficult start to the 2021 Formula 1 season. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain why, as well as lo...

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix review

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at all the action from the Emilia Romagna Grand PrixThis episode of The Race F1 Podcast is ...

What the Mercedes F1 technical reshuffle really means

12 Apr 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss James Allison's imminent promotion to chief technical officer at Mercedes, as well as the eme...

What we want to see from the new F1 2021 game

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Quinn, Glenn Freeman and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to F1 2021, the latest edition of the F1 gaming series, and discuss what ...

Why Mercedes is stuck with its 2021 rake problem

05 Apr 2021

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Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take an in-depth look at the disadvantages of the low-rake concepts used by Mercedes and Aston Martin ...

Bahrain Grand Prix review

29 Mar 2021

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the 2021 Formula 1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. This episode of The Race F1 Podcas...

Season preview: Hopes for a Verstappen v Hamilton title fight

22 Mar 2021

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Scott Mitchell, Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2021 Formula 1 season - and evaluate the chances of a genuine fight ...

Mercedes: struggling or sandbagging?

18 Mar 2021

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While Red Bull was on top during pre-season testing, there are suggestions Mercedes was overplaying its problems. Karun Chandhok and Scott Mitchell jo...

Why it really is advantage Red Bull after F1 testing

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might think you've heard it all before when it comes to Mercedes not being fast in testing, only to dominate. But based on the third and final day...

F1's competitive order takes shape on testing day 2

13 Mar 2021

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While Mercedes set the pace, the W12 proved to be a tricky car to drive, while Red Bull piled on the miles and McLaren caught the eye. Mark Hughes and...

Mercedes flops, Red Bull flies on F1 testing day 1

12 Mar 2021

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Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss all the news, lap times and technical revelations of the opening day of Bahrain pre-season tes...

Will Ferrari's "radical" rear-end changes be enough?

10 Mar 2021

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Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF21 and the team's hopes for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

How Williams has attacked its 2021 F1 car design

05 Mar 2021

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Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Williams FW43B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Aston Martin AMR21 makes a big impact

03 Mar 2021

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Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Aston Martin F1 car, and also take a look at the Alpine A521 Hosted on Acast. See ...

How Mercedes has improved again with its 2021 F1 car

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-launched Mercedes W12 and explain where it has made gains both in terms of the chass...

Secrets of Red Bull's 2021 F1 car

23 Feb 2021

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Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Red Bull RB16B and its chances of taking the fight to Mercedes in 2021 Ho...

Can new car get ‘lost’ Alfa Romeo back in the midfield?

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to examine the newly-launched Alfa Romeo C41 and the Sauber’s team’s chances of an upturn in form Ho...

AlphaTauri's new car springs some surprises

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look at the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT02, which has revealed more detail than might be expected of a...

McLaren launches first 2021 F1 car

16 Feb 2021

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Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to analyse the new McLaren MCL35M and what it reveals about the impact of the change to Mercedes engin...

What the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Red Bull-Honda

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The F1 Commission has approved the introduction of an engine freeze in 2022, which means Red Bull can run Honda engines from next season on a continua...

Why Hamilton has only signed for one year

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 drive confirmed for 2021, but not beyond, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons for and the implic...

What each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Formula 1’s launch season getting under way next week, we run through the 10 teams and their priorities for their not-so-new cars. Scott Mitche...

Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated?

01 Feb 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into Charles Leclerc’s qualities as an F1 driver, and explain whey they rate him so highly H...

Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong?

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways an...

Can Perez & Sainz defy their number two status?

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can the...

Button’s Williams F1 comeback!

22 Jan 2021

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Jenson Button returns to the Williams team he drove for in his rookie F1 season in 2000 having agreed to take up a role as ‘special advisor’. Scot...

Battle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over Alpine

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Both Alpine and Aston Martin have been in the headlines already, with a big contrast in the early impressions of the new-look teams. Gary Anderson, Sc...

What to expect from Honda in 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We answer listener questions on a variety of topics related to the upcoming 2021 F1 season, including the expectations for Honda’s final season in F...

Australian GP set to be postponed

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed given the impracticality of F1 personnel meeting the quarantine requirements on arrival. Scott Mitche...

F1 2021: The big stories

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to the upcoming Formula 1 season with a look at the big talking points of 2021, from whether Red Bull can challenge Mercedes and Ferrari...

Gary Anderson's F1 2020 team review

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to give his verdict on all 10 F1 teams' performances during the 2020 Formula 1 season. This was originally released as a...

Your F1 season verdict

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Race held an awards vote with a difference to mark the end of the 2020 F1 season, with fans voting in a series of categories on our YouTube channe...

Sergio Perez lands 2021 Red Bull F1 drive

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The lengthy saga about who will occupy the second Red Bull in 2021 came to an end today when Sergio Perez was announced as Max Verstappen's team-mate....

Our verdict on the top 10 F1 drivers of 2020

16 Dec 2020

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Karun Chandhok, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to debate The Race’s Top 10 F1 drivers of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Alonso fastest in controversial F1 test outing

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fernando Alonso topped the times on the final day off-on track testing in the so-called Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi. Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw ...

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

13 Dec 2020

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the 17th and final race of a remarkable Formula 1 season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Sakhir Grand Prix review

07 Dec 2020

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Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Russell to Merc, Schumacher and other driver changes

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw to discuss George Russell's big chance in place of Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. There's...

Grosjean out, Fittipaldi in for Haas

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Romain Grosjean out of the Sakhir Grand Prix as a result of the injuries sustained in his Bahrain accident, Pietro Fittipaldi will make his F1 de...

Bahrain Grand Prix review

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Criticisms of Lewis Hamilton – fair or false?

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw delve into the regular criticisms of Lewis Hamilton to evaluate the seven-times world champion’s claim to ...

Turkish Grand Prix review

15 Nov 2020

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Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review the weird and wonderful Turkish Grand Prix weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Secrets of Mercedes’ rise to F1 power

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell takes the helm for a special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, with Mark Hughes and Edd Straw as his guests. With the help of former Merc...

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix review

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from Formula 1’s first race at Imola for 14 years Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Portuguese Grand Prix review

26 Oct 2020

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Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from a dramatic Portuguese Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Why Haas has axed Grosjean and Magnussen

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The big news on Thursday ahead of F1's return to Imola was the announcement that Haas will have two new drivers for 2021, leaving both Romain Grosjean...

How good is Mick Schumacher?

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Mick Schumacher closing on a graduation to Formula 1 in 2021, Mark Hughes, Jack Benyon, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Edd Straw look at his career so ...

Eifel Grand Prix review

12 Oct 2020

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Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at Formula 1’s first race weekend at the Nurburgring since 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Bring Back V10s: Spa 2000 with Mika Hakkinen

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a special one-off takeover of The Race F1 Podcast's feed by our sister podcast, Bring Back V10s, Mika Hakkinen joins us to look back at one of his ...

Honda quits: What it means for F1, Red Bull and Verstappen

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After Honda announces it is walking away from grand prix racing at the end of 2021, Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain the reasons, how...

Russian Grand Prix review

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.