The Race F1 Podcast

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

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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...

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...