The Race F1 Podcast

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...

“Unblemished” Hamilton and other reader questions

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw answer your questions, covering a wide range of contemporary and historical F1 topics. Lewis Hamilton’s on...

How McLaren’s revival has been disrupted

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

McLaren hopes to take another step towards the big three this season, but the delay to the start of the season and the deferring of the planned new re...

How racing experience helps F1 punditry

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to explain how his racing experience helps, or hinders, his analysis of goi...

What made Stirling Moss so great?

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Williams and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to celebrate the incredible life of Stirling Moss and delve into a career that made him one of the gre...

Gary Anderson: F1’s latest rules debate

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson gives his verdict on F1's ongoing rules debates, with cost caps, tokens and a possible furth...

The Decline of Williams

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Williams endured the two worst seasons since the team first became a constructor in 2018-19 and hasn’t won a title in over 20 years. So what went wr...

F1's crisis measures - and is there more to come?

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following the FIA's announcement of a series of measures designed to safeguard F1 against financial problems as a result of its current hiatus, Scott ...

How good is Max Verstappen?

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speed, team work, mental strength, experience, racecraft…all these skills plus more make up a great grand prix driver. But where does Max Verstappen...

F1 2021 rules delayed: The implications

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With three more races officially called up, the shutdown brought forward and the much-vaunted 2021 regulations put back a year, F1 has acted swiftly i...

Verstappen misses out in Australian GP substitute

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to look back on The Race All-Star Esport battle, which filled the vacuum created by the cancellation of the Australian ...

Inside story: How the Australian GP got cancelled

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a sleepless night chasing the breaking news. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to reveal all about the cancellation of the Australia...

The ultimate F1 2020 season preview

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to preview the 2020 Formula 1 season, which kicks off with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix Hoste...

Statement Wars 3: FIA admits Ferrari suspicions

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to dissect the latest statement in the ongoing controversy about Ferrari's 2019 power unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Teams demand info from FIA on Ferrari settlement

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Seven of Ferrari's rivals issued a joint statement demanding the FIA reveal more about the confidential settlement it agreed with the Italian team con...

The definitive F1 pre-season testing verdict

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to decide who leads the way, who is at the back and what the order is in between after six days of pre...

Testing Day 5: Ferrari picks up the pace..sort of

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With just one day of pre-season testing to go, Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to see how the teams stand on a day when Ferrari went faster, Mercedes hi...

Testing Day 4: Is Alfa Romeo really that fast?

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to review the first day of the second F1 test, including explaining why Alfa Romeo is fastest, how mighty Mercedes looks...

F1 Test 2: Your questions answered

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer listener questions ahead of the second and final pre-season Formula 1 test. Hosted on Acast...

F1 Test 1 Verdict: Mercedes fast but where's Ferrari?

22 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to deliver the final verdict on the first pre-season F1 test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Testing Day 2: Explaining Mercedes' trick steering

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Mercedes 'DAS' system was the talk of Barcelona on day two. Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss that and sift through the perf...

Testing Day 1: How Mercedes, Ferrari & Red Bull compare

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of the first day of pre-season testing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Your guide to 2020 F1 testing with Gary Anderson

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look ahead to Formula 1's pre-season testing kicking off in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Why the new Williams isn't a big enough step

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Williams FW43 was launched on Monday - and made its on-track debut on a promotional day. But Glenn Freeman, Gary Anderson and Edd Straw aren't...

Is new F1 Alfa Romeo the car Raikkonen needs?

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Alfa Romeo C39 hasn't officially been launched, but we have seen photos of the car on its shakedown at Fiorano. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell o...

AlphaTauri F1: New car, new look, 'new' team

15 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The not-so-new AlphaTauri team marked the launch of its 2020 look with a fashion show in Salzburg. Edd Straw was there, and he's joined by Glenn Freem...

Big changes for new Mercedes W11

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to analyse the latest car from the all-conquering Mercedes team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

McLaren brings new concepts to 2020 F1 car

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Lawrence Barretto joins Edd Straw to tell the full story of the McLaren MCL35, with Gary Anderson giving his technical verdict on the te...

Red Bull's new F1 car the first to run in 2020

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Anderson analyses the newly-launched Red Bull RB16, with Glenn Freeman also joining Edd Straw to discuss the team's prospects. We also have a cam...