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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How good is Max Verstappen?
Speed, team work, mental strength, experience, racecraft…all these skills plus more make up a great grand prix driver. But where does Max Verstappen stand and is he ready to win the title? Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw offer a deep...
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F1 2021 rules delayed: The implications
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 in the face of coronavirus. But the impact of these changes could be even more wide-reaching than they...
53 min
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Verstappen misses out in Australian GP substitute
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 Grand Prix. For the second half of the podcast, Mark Hughes joins us to discuss how the rest of the...
49 min
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Inside story: How the Australian GP got cancelled
After a sleepless night chasing the breaking news. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to reveal all about the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix.
49 min
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The ultimate F1 2020 season preview
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
68 min
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Statement Wars 3: FIA admits Ferrari suspicions
Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to dissect the latest statement in the ongoing controversy about Ferrari's 2019 power unit.
22 min
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Teams demand info from FIA on Ferrari settlement
Seven of Ferrari's rivals issued a joint statement demanding the FIA reveal more about the confidential settlement it agreed with the Italian team concerning an engine investigation. Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to discuss what this means, and ask...
24 min
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The definitive F1 pre-season testing verdict
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-season testing.
44 min
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Testing Day 5: Ferrari picks up the pace..sort of
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 hit trouble and Red Bull upgraded.
30 min
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Testing Day 4: Is Alfa Romeo really that fast?
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 and what hints of pace we saw from Red Bull and Ferrari.
28 min
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F1 Test 2: Your questions answered
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer listener questions ahead of the second and final pre-season Formula 1 test.
46 min
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F1 Test 1 Verdict: Mercedes fast but where's Fe...
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to deliver the final verdict on the first pre-season F1 test.
38 min
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Testing Day 2: Explaining Mercedes' trick steering
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 performance data from testing so far.
30 min
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Testing Day 1: How Mercedes, Ferrari & Red Bull...
Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of the first day of pre-season testing.
29 min
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Your guide to 2020 F1 testing with Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look ahead to Formula 1's pre-season testing kicking off in Spain.
37 min
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Why the new Williams isn't a big enough step
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 convinced it's enough to change the legendary team's fortunes
20 min
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Is new F1 Alfa Romeo the car Raikkonen needs?
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 offer their verdicts.
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AlphaTauri F1: New car, new look, 'new' team
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 Freeman and Gary Anderson to discuss the team's prospects.
28 min
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Big changes for new Mercedes W11
Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to analyse the latest car from the all-conquering Mercedes team.
26 min
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McLaren brings new concepts to 2020 F1 car
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 team's 2020 car
22 min
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Red Bull's new F1 car the first to run in 2020
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 cameo appearance from Scott Mitchell, from Renault's season launch event.
28 min
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The verdict on Ferrari’s ‘extreme’ 2020 F1 car
Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF1000 and ask if it has what it takes to win the world championship
22 min
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Haas reveals first 2020 F1 car - technical anal...
Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to analyse the newly-revealed Haas-Ferrari VF-20, which reveals some changes in approach that might reverse the team's 2020 struggles. For more, visit https://the-race.com/
21 min
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Gary Anderson's F1 launch guide
Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to look ahead to F1's new-car launches.
58 min
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EXTRA: What Aston Martin F1 deal means for Raci...
Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to delve into the news that Racing Point will become Aston Martin Racing in 2021 thanks to Lawrence Stroll buying into the automotive manufacturer.
21 min