The Race F1 Podcast

If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix.

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Our top 10 F1 drivers of 2021
Karun Chandhok and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2021 season
65 min
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Why Mercedes dropped its appeal
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 protest, what does it mean for Lewis Hamiton's future and what must the FIA do to do get it right next time
43 min
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic and controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
49 min
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Winner takes all in Abu Dhabi: Verstappen v Ham...
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 circuit
33 min
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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review
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 getting involved with REVV Motorsport or REVV Racing, head to opensea.io and look up REVV Racing to...
60 min
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Verstappen v Hamilton: what will decide the tit...
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the title-deciding double header in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi
53 min
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Frank Williams tribute: his life and legacy
Special guest David Tremayne joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw for our tribute to the great Sir Frank Williams
65 min
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Qatar Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix Visit NordVPN.com/therace or use code The Race to take advantage of The Race's limited time special offer
48 min
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Zhou lands Alfa Romeo drive for 2022
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 driver to race in F1.
34 min
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Brazilian Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes and Scott MItchell join Edd Straw to review a dramatic weekend at Interlagos that was controversial both on and off track
54 min
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Mexican Grand Prix review
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 an eventful race weekend. Visit NordVPN.com/therace or use code The Race to take advantage of The...
44 min
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Why the Andretti/Sauber F1 deal collapsed
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 that is to F1's aspirations in America. There's also a look at Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, as...
52 min
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United States Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to review an intense United States Grand Prix at a packed Circuit of the Americas
43 min
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Verstappen or Hamilton: Who is F1 title favourite?
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 of the epic title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
47 min
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Turkish Grand Prix review
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 that dictated the race Visit NordVPN.com/therace or use code therace to take advantage of The...
55 min
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Porsche, Audi and F1's 2026 engine details reve...
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. There's also a look at Ferrari and Honda's upgrades and the Mercedes troubles.
49 min
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Russian Grand Prix review
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 advantage of The Race's limited time offer for 73% off your two-year NordVPN plan plus four bonus...
52 min
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Grosjean lands big IndyCar move to Andretti Aut...
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 Andretti Autosport for 2022 and how well he has adapted to F1.
31 min
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Volkswagen Group closing on F1 with Red Bull
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 political landscape. There's also a discussion of Aston Martin's unsurprising 2022 driver line-up...
46 min
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Italian Grand Prix review
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 code therace to take advantage of The Race's limited time offer for 73% off your two-year NordVPN...
58 min
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Albon joins Williams - but sticks with Red Bull
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 power between Mercedes and Red Bull and his chances of 'doing a Gasly' with his new team
23 min
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What to expect from Russell at Mercedes in F1 2022
Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss newly-confirmed 2022 Mercedes driver George Russell's prospects up against Lewis Hamilton, and to discuss who should succeed him at Williams.
35 min
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Is Bottas right to pick Alfa Romeo over Williams?
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 it was right to opt for a move to the Sauber-run team over a return to Williams.
27 min
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Dutch Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the first Dutch Grand Prix for 36 years.
55 min
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Belgian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend
54 min