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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Why Alpine's new F1 car is only aiming for fifth
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 least fifth in the constructors' championship? Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain...
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Why new F1 Mercedes looks the part
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 the front again in 2022 Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HxCP9R
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Are Ferrari's bold sidepods genius or folly?
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. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HrnU0X
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Masi out - but has the FIA done enough?
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 whether its enough.
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Has Williams gone too far with its abrupt sidep...
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. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HwFOiQ
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What new AlphaTauri tells us about Red Bull
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 Red Bull RB18 Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3Glv5GA
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New McLaren’s suspension changes explained
The new McLaren-Mercedes MCL36 features a pullrod front suspension and pushrod rear suspension – the reverse of the approach teams have used in recent years. Gary Anderson joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to explain why, and analyse the rest of the...
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Why Aston Martin AMR22 is the real deal
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 Edd Straw to reveal the secrets of the first of this new generation of cars to hit the track...
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Red Bull launches the not-so-new RB18
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 its secrets by revealing what is effectively a show car dressed up as something new. Brought to...
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Haas reveals first 2022 F1 car
The first car designed to the much-anticipated and dramatically changed 2022 Formula 1 regulations has been launched, with Haas revealing images of the new VF-22. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the technical detail of the...
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Revealing every 2022 F1 team's key weakness
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 fast approaching.
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F1 2023 driver market explained
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
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How seriously should we take Hamilton retiremen...
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
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How Honda F1 turned disaster into triumph
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. But six years later, it powered Max Verstappen to the drivers' championship. Scott MItchell and Mark...
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F1 2022: The big stories
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 hopes of more raceble cars
51 min
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Your verdict on F1 2021
In this special video podcast, we discuss your verdict on the 2021 season with eight categories covering the controversies, the drives, the blunders, the heartbreaks, the disappointments and the driver market moves that made a big impact on you in...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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