The Race F1 Podcast
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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 ...
What the Mercedes F1 technical reshuffle really means
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Who will end the Mercedes domination – and when?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a rare gap between races after nine grands prix in 11 weekends, Scott Mitchell, Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw take listener questions on F1 2020 H...
Tuscan Grand Prix review
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain how the inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix was won and dissect the key moments and incidents from the race ...
Why Vettel is replacing Perez at Aston Martin F1
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
F1's worst-kept secret is finally out, with Sebastian Vettel's move to Racing Point/Aston Martin in 2021 confirmed and Sergio Perez the driver making ...
Italian Grand Prix review
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a memorable Italian Grand Prix weekend and unravel what made it such a dramatic race Hosted on...
Belgian Grand Prix review
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Belgian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 2021 driver market, Williams sold and the Concorde
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the flurry of driver announcements earlier in the year, it’s been all quiet on the driver market front but that doesn’t mean there’s not p...
Spanish Grand Prix review
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Spanish Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
70th Anniversary Grand Prix review
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw bring you all the battling from both on and off track from Silverstone’s second Formula 1 race of the seas...
British Grand Prix review
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ferrari changes, new tracks and other listener questions
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We answer your question on the F1 season so far, tackling Ferrari’s restructure, races in the European winter, Renault’s struggles and Racing Poin...
Hungarian Grand Prix review
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at what was an eventful weekend at the Hungaroring both on and off track Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Styrian Grand Prix review
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on a second, but very different, grand prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Inside Alonso's Renault F1 return
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fernando Alonso is back in Formula in 2021 with Renault in 2021, but will it work and how is he approaching his last shot at F1? Mark Hughes and Scott...
Austrian Grand Prix review
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a remarkable Austrian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Ultimate F1 2020 season preview – take two!
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the start to the Formula 1 season finally arriving at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look ahead and as...
Why Ferrari is still on the back foot
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amid rumours of engine and car improvements, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Ferrari’s prospects still don’t look too bright...
Bahrain’s ‘oval’ and Russell is F1 champion
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore, Suzuka and Baku are off, with an unusual Bahrain configuration among those under consideration for possible double headers. Mark Hughes, Sc...
F1 2020 is getting serious again, with Karun Chandhok
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s less than a month to go until the delayed start to the 2020 F1 season and drivers are starting to return to action behind the wheel. Karun C...
Williams, Renault and F1’s brave new rules world
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Williams is considering a possible sale of some or all of the company, Renault has said it will stay in F1 at a corporate level, McLaren Group is slas...
Will Alonso really return with Renault?
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fernando Alonso’s hopes for an F1 return In 2021 could rest on a Renault drive. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw discuss whether it’s the...
Sainz to Ferrari, Ricciardo to McLaren - but what about Alonso?
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Formula 1’s driver market drama continues with Ferrari signing Carlos Sainz Jr and McLaren taking Daniel Ricciardo. But Fernando Alonso is still ava...
Why Vettel and Ferrari split...and what now?
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 'Extra' episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari couldn't agree a new dea...
The best never to win in F1 and more listener questions
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw tackle another batch of listener questions, including whether Lewis Hamilton makes winning look too easy and...