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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Can new car get ‘lost’ Alfa Romeo back in the m...
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
32 min
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AlphaTauri's new car springs some surprises
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 car that's the team hopes can be consistently at the front of the midfield pack
32 min
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McLaren launches first 2021 F1 car
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 engines. There's also a look at McLaren's prospects for the season, as well as all the news from the launch
34 min
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What the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Re...
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 continuation basis. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the implications, and how far...
32 min
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Why Hamilton has only signed for one year
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 implications of the deal
For more on Hamilton's new contract from The Race:
How a charity delayed...
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What each F1 team needs to improve with its 202...
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 Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give their verdicts
For more on 2021's launch...
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Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated?
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
59 min
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Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correla...
Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even Colin McRae.
62 min
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Can Perez & Sainz defy their number two status?
New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can they upset the established order in their respective teams, and what exactly do we mean by number two...
49 min
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Button’s Williams F1 comeback!
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’. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss what Button’s new job involves
23 min
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Battle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over ...
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, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss their prospects
62 min
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What to expect from Honda in 2021
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 F1, Lance Stroll’s position at Aston Martin, the impact of the aero changes and much more. Scott...
55 min
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Australian GP set to be postponed
The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed given the impracticality of F1 personnel meeting the quarantine requirements on arrival. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to explain that - and the latest news about Alex Albon's racing programme.
25 min
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F1 2021: The big stories
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’s hopes of third, to the expectations for Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso at...
55 min
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Gary Anderson's F1 2020 team review
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 an episode of The Gary Anderson F1 Show Podcast
58 min
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Your F1 season verdict
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 channel. In this special video podcast, which can be listened to or watched, we discuss the various...
46 min
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Sergio Perez lands 2021 Red Bull F1 drive
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. But how will he get on? What's next for Alex Albon? And in other F1 news, what's going on with the...
26 min
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Our verdict on the top 10 F1 drivers of 2020
Karun Chandhok, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to debate The Race’s Top 10 F1 drivers of the season
75 min
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Alonso fastest in controversial F1 test outing
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 to discuss how much Alonso gained - and discuss the other big stories from the test
24 min
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the 17th and final race of a remarkable Formula 1 season
48 min
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Sakhir Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer circuit
57 min
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Russell to Merc, Schumacher and other driver ch...
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 also a look at the chances for debutant Jack Aitken at Williams, as well as the all-new 2022 Haas...
28 min
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Grosjean out, Fittipaldi in for Haas
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 debut for Haas. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Lito Cavalcanti join Edd Straw to discuss this unexpected change
30 min
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Bahrain Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix
55 min
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Criticisms of Lewis Hamilton – fair or false?
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 greatness.
67 min