The Autosport F1 Podcast

Formula 1 teams are back in action after the summer break and today was two practice sessions which told us quite a lot about the possible form. Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com). There’s good news for drivers who have been able to announce contract extensions, and bad news for teams who are facing the prospect of grid penalties as they exceed their allocation of three power units for the season. The midfield battle looks tight once again, and can Alpine keep their momentum of a victory last time out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15A fourth consecutive Toyota victory was by no means certain as, with hours to spare, the #7 car was secretly hiding a potential show stopping issue. Tom Howard talks to our man at the track, Gary Watkins, to find out how Toyota avoided a repeat of previous fuel pickup issues. A podium for Alpine sets them up well for the future, and some strong times for the Glickenhaus cars showed they were on the pace when the track conditions suited them. All that and a lot more on today's Autosport podcast. You can read all our coverage of Le Mans here: https://www.autosport.com/le-mans/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Newbold is joined by sportscar legend Gary Watkins to preview the 89th running of the world's most famous endurance event. The 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours marks the dawn of a new era for the world's oldest and most famous endurance race, as the Hypercar class replaces LMP1 as the top of the endurance racing pyramid. Toyota goes into the event aiming to take a fourth straight victory, having been the dominant force at Le Mans since the withdrawal of Porsche in 2017. Whilst they might be favourites, Gary explains why you shouldn't be surprised if Glickenhaus pull off an unlikely victory. When is the Le Mans 24 Hours? Date: Saturday 21st August 2021 – Sunday 22nd August 2021 Start time: 3:00pm BST, 4:00pm local time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's edition of Autosport magazine is now on the shelves (and the doormats of subscribers) so Tom Howard picked out three of his favourite pieces to discuss on the podcast today. Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) examines British F1 team BRM and their last hurrah. Marcus Simmons (Deputy Editor, Autosport) talks to BTCC title contender Jake Hill on his passion for all things motorsport. And Tom looks at WRC and the hybrid Ford Puma they hope will get them back at the front of rallying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Half way through the 2021 Formula 1 season (pedants would like it known that exact moment is sometime during practice at Spa) we're using the Summer break to reflect on a breathless start to the season. Ariana Bravo is fresh off the plane from Budapest and joined by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) and Stuart Codling (Executive Editor, GP Racing). All three have spent time back at racetracks this year and give us their inside scoop on life in the paddock. On today's podcast we discuss: How Max Verstappen has lost too many points If Lewis Hamilton is as challenged as 2016’s Nico Rosberg defeat How their teammates have played the support roles Which team is winning the midfield battle Where Autosport readers have ranked the drivers after 11 races Who will be racing alongside Hamilton at Mercedes in 2022 ...and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Editor, Autosport) and Jess McFadyen (Director of Digital Strategy, Motorsport Network) to make sense of the chaos & carnage from a first lap crash which would give us a totally unpredictable podium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) to talk about today's action. It resulted in a relatively predictable top 3 positions but we won't say what order - no spoilers! Alex thinks that some teams underperformed today, including one of the front runners not being able to switch on their front tyres in the heat of Hungary. There was also a flashpoint in the post-qualifying press conference with Max Verstappen getting angry with the moderator for asking about the potential for a first lap incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to look at the on-track action in Hungary, but also the war of words which continues between Red Bull and Mercedes Benz following the Silverstone crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend is the largest historic motorsport of the year, as we prepare for three days of track action at the Silverstone Classic. Before he travelled to the event Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) was joined by two guests who have raced there in previous years - Marcus Pye and Ben Anderson. Ben shares his memories of racing a Chevron B37 around Silverstone, and all compare their favourite circuit layouts over the years. Also as it's the 60th Anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type, we recently put Ben in two examples at Brands Hatch to tell us about the experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-times F1 race winner Carlos Reutemann died at the age of 79 earlier this month. Carlos Reutemann raced in Formula 1 for Brabham, Ferrari, Lotus and Williams. He won 12 grands prix and, although he came within touching distance of the title, he was never crowned world champion. On today's podcast he is remembered by two people who knew him well. Marcus Simmons (Deputy Editor, Autosport) is joined by five-time Grand Prix winner John Watson, and Argentinian journalist Tony Watson. Read: Race of my life: Carlos Reutemann on the 1974 South African GP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Matt Kew are joined by Jaguar Racing’s Sam Bird to preview the London E-Prix double-header this weekend. Rounds 12 and 13 take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July at the EcXeL exhibition centre. Bird is racing on home soil for the first time since Formula E visited Battersea Park in 2016 and goes into the event leading the drivers championship with 81 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the latest #ThinkingForward interview with leading figures from motorsport, Venturi Formula E team principal Susie Wolff comes home for this weekend’s London ePrix and looks into big decisions needed around the future of Formula E, the progress of women in motorsport, and her own plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What opportunities and challenges lay in the evolution of regulations in the global motorsport landscape? What are the required tools and methodologies to address these? Listen into the newest episode of the Autosport Podcast with our AVL RACING experts to find out. Martyn Lee is joined by Michael Peinsitt, Skill Team Leader Racing and Martin Monschein, Global Business Segment Manager Racing. Find out more at: www.avl.com/racing #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fallout from the frantic first lap, which saw Max Verstappen hit the tyre wall in a 51G impact at Copse corner and Lewis Hamilton receive a 10 second penalty, has continued for hours after the race. We wanted to understand some different perspectives on the podcast today, so first up we talk to Ben Anderson (Editor, GP Racing). Ben has driven many laps of Silverstone and competed in races where overtaking at Copse did not end up the same as we saw in Formula 1. Ben provides an insight into what it’s like behind the wheel when going into battle at that corner. Then we talk to Mike Mulder (Editor, motorsport.com Netherlands) to hear the Dutch perspective, and how they viewed the incident. Ariana Bravo is fresh from interviewing the divers in the paddock and joined by Jake Boxall-Legge (Technical Editor, Autosport) to analyse the rest of the action at the British Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIve from the GP Racing Campsite, Stuart Codling is your host today alongside Jess McFadyen and Alex Kalinauckas. Formula 1's first sprint-race-which-wasn't-a-race took place in front of a packed Silverstone, and provided plenty to talk about on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crowds filled the Silverstone grandstands at the British Grand Prix as part of a trial project to re-open sporting events, and they saw plenty of action. That's because this weekend sees qualifying move to a Friday evening, which dictates the starting grid for Saturday's Sprint qualifying race. Whilst today wasn’t an official pole position (that honour goes to the winner of tomorrow’s race) it certainly had all the tension of a typical shootout. Ariana Bravo is back in the paddock hosting coverage for our colleagues at Formula 1, and she is joined today by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to discuss if this new format was a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're joined be ex-F1 driver, Le Mans winner and long-time BRDC President Derek Warwick. Derek joins Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) and Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) to preview the British Grand Prix this weekend. They look at the three British hopes in Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell. Derek also talks about his experiences as a steward and in particular the recent time penalties awarded at the Austrian GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to our podcast sponsors this week, Beer52.com. There’s a free case of 8 Craft Beers waiting for you at the end of our offer code of beer52.com/autosport Pedro Rodriguez was killed 50 years ago this week, robbing Mexico of its brightest motor racing talent. A master of the Porsche 917, he had become one of the world’s top drivers, widely respected for his wet-weather ability and versatility across Formula 1 and sportscars. Dicussing his talent and career today are Autosport and Motorsport.com's Tom Howard, with our Chief Editor Kevin Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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To get your free case of 10 Beer52 craft beers, just paying the postage, check out this link: https://www.beer52.com/autosport Fresh from talking to the drivers in the paddock, Ariana Bravo is in Austria and joined by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) as they celebrate some fantastic stories all the way down the grid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to delve into the timesheets for Free Practice 1 & 2 to uncover what it means for the weekend. After the session, both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas said the Mercedes had improved from last weekend, but will it be enough to topple Red Bull and Max Verstappen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Howard is joined by touring car legend Tim Harvey and Autosport's BTCC reporter Marcus Simmons to look at why the series is delivering plenty of action after three events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Jess McFadyen (Director of Digital Strategy, Motorsport Network) to analyse the key moments from the Styrian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo was at the Red Bull Ring for Autosport and F1 TV, and she's joined on the podcast today by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) to talk about the action from Saturday in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your host Ariana Bravo travelled to Austria this weekend to get up close to the cars and drivers for the first time this year. She’s joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Edtior, motorsport.com) to look back at an eventful Friday, which included an incident which already earned one driver a three place grid penalty on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last weekend was Father's Day so our Chief Editor, Kevin Turner, sat down with his dad John to talk about their shared love of motorsport. They talk about why Lewis Hamilton is a complete driver, how John would drive Kevin to race meetings when he was breaking into journalism, and even how he almost lost his son in a crowd of spectators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan White is joined by David Coulthard and 2019 W Series champion Jamie Chadwick. They talk about the return of the series this weekend, how Formula 1 will raise the profile of female drivers and if we'll see W Series racing on iconic tracks such as Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2021 French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard provided a far more exciting event than many fans anticipated. There was action throughout the field and some of the best drives were barely covered by the TV coverage, but we’ve got all the stories you need to know. Ariana Bravo is joined by Stuart Codling (Executive Editor, GP Racing), Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Jess McFadyen (Director of Digital Strategy, Motorsport Network) to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo talks to Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) who was at Circuit Paul Ricard to witness qualifying for the French GP. Although the front of the grid might not surprise you, there were stories all the way down the grid and a red flag stoppage to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) to see what conclusions we can draw from Friday's running. Today was dominated by talk about tyres, pressures and driver safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cover feature for this week’s Autosport magazine is all about Ferrari. After recording their worst F1 campaign in 40 years, 2020 is firmly in their rear view mirror. But is it too early to say Ferrari is back? On the podcast today Alex Kalinauckas charts the Ferrari resurgence with Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) and Jake Boxall-Legge (Technical Editor, Autosport). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this month’s National Racing podcast, Stefan Mackley is joined by Stephen Lickorish and Marcus Pye to talk about spectators being allowed back to motor racing. And why it’s not just good for the fans, but for everyone from the drivers, team members and the circuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Gravel Notes takeover! Tom Howard is joined by Nick Garton to look back at Rally Sardinia, assess the current state of WRC, and look forward to an incredibly special event - a return to the wild African savannah in Safari Rally Kenya from 24th June 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, motorsport.com) and Jess McFadyen (Director of Digital Strategy, Motorsport Network) to analyse the key moments from the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red was definitely the colour of Saturday in Baku, for quite a few reasons! Autosport’s Grand Prix Editor, Alex Kalinauckas, is in Azerbaijan to witness the action. Ariana Bravo and Alex look back at a memorable day to analyse the big stories from Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge (Technical Editor, Autosport) to look at why Red Bull and Ferrari were strong in Friday Practice, and what Mercedes needs to change to be in contention this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas recently sat down with one of Formula One's up-and-coming drivers, Williams racer and Mercedes junior driver George Russell. On the podcast today we're going through that interview and picking out some of the highlights from George about the season so far, and also his wider ambitions in Formula 1. Will he be at Mercedes in 2022? Would he spend another year in the Williams? And does his future rest in the hands of whether Lewis chooses to stop racing? If he does race for the team next year, could he beat Lewis in a fight across a whole season? The Autosport magazine cover feature theme this week also looks at how George coped with jumping in to Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in Bahrain last year, and of course his infamous crash with Valteri Bottas earlier this season. Joining Alex on the podcast today is Kevin Turner (Chief Editor, Autosport) and Jake Boxall-Legge (Technical Editor, Autosport). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Bradley (Editor-in-Chief, motorsport.com) and David Malsher (U.S. Editor, motorsport.com) were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to see Helio Castroneves became the fourth four-time winner. On the Autosport Podcast they look back at yesterday’s action and how the story of the Indy 500 unfolded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much has been made of the fact that there are nine former winners in the 33 cars qualified for this weekend’s 105th running of the Indianapolis 500. They are Juan Pablo Montoya, Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Alexander Rossi, Takuma Sato, Will Power and Simon Pagenaud, who between them have 13 victories at the iconic 2.5-mile superspeedway. Today we talk to one of those on the Autosport Podcast. Charles Bradley (Editor-in-Chief, motorsport.com) and David Malsher (U.S. Editor, motorsport.com) are joined by 2018 champ Will Power to preview the 200 miles and 500 laps of action this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Stoker, the FIA’s deputy president for sport, will stand for election as FIA president later this year on a ticket alongside nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen. On the latest edition of our #ThinkingForward series, he talks to James Allen about his bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a look back at how the Monaco GP unfolded, including drama before the cars lined up on the grid, Ariana Bravo is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport), Jess McFadyen (Director of Digital Strategy, Motorsport Network) and Jake Boxall-Legge (TechnicaL Editor, Autosport). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, Motorsport.com) to talk about the most important Saturday of the Championship calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo is joined by Alex Kalinauckas (Grand PRix Editor, Autosport), who is finally back in the paddock and reporting on all the stories coming out of Thursday in Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alonso’s tricky start to the 2021 campaign with Alpine has raised some question marks but, as the Spaniard tells Alex Kalinauckas in our cover interview for Autosport Magazine, it’s far too early to know where Alonso really stands. Even drivers that have just changed teams have found it hard to adapt and Alonso has had two years out of F1. As Alonso points out, it seems only fair and sensible to give him more time. It’s quite possible that Alpine’s progress and the state of F1 following the rule changes for 2022 will have a bigger impact on how realistic his aim is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're looking ahead to the start of two categories at the top level of British national racing - British GP and BRDC British F3. Both championships are due to start at Brands Hatch this weekend. Joining Stephen Lickorish is James Newbold (Plus Editor, Autosport) and Stefan Mackley (Deputy National Editor, Autosport). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sportscar racing legend Tom Kristensen is a special guest in the latest episode of the Autosport podcast, discussing the Dane's remarkable career across multiple categories. The most successful driver in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Sebring 12 Hours, Kristensen won Formula 3 titles in Germany and Japan in his early days and also won races in the domestic touring car championships of Britain, Germany and Japan. Retired since 2014, Kristensen has now released his memoirs in English, with contributing chapters from esteemed journalists including Autosport's sportscar correspondent Gary Watkins - who reported on each of Kristensen's Le Mans victories and was part of his pit crew during a British Touring Car Championship race at Silverstone in 2000. Joining Watkins and Autosport Plus editor James Newbold, Kristensen discusses a range of topics including how his 'Big 9' manifesto shaped his team interactions, his determination to race at the 2007 Le Mans 24 Hours after a violent DTM shunt at Hockenheim, why he's at peace with missing out on Formula 1 and his thoughts on the future of sportscar racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't miss out! Get half price access to our extensive and exclusive coverage of motorsport from around the world, join Autosport Plus today. Details below. Formula 1’s return to Barcelona can elicit a few groans from the fans who think it’s a race which doesn’t provide any action. But the winner of today’s Grand Prix executed a bold strategy and had the ability to turn in a series of hot laps on fresh tyres. It might not be voted the race of the season, but we thoroughly enjoyed the battle up front and plenty more down the grid. On the podcast today Ariana Bravo is joined by Stuart Codling (Executive Editor, GP Racing), Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Jess McFadyen (Director of Digtial Strategy, Motorsport Network). We think Autosport Plus is the best motorsport writing out there, but judge for yourself with half price access. New subscribers who sign up today can use the promo code PODCAST during checkout to save 50% off their first payment. Go to Autosport.com/plus and click ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page, then use promo code PODCAST for that 50% discount. Thanks for listening today, we’ll be back soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo and Alex Kalinauckas look back at Saturday in Barcelona, and another Formula 1 record for the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariana Bravo and Jon Noble look back on FP1 and FP2 for the Spanish GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2021 motorsport seasons ramps up, and resembles something more conventional compared to the disruption last year, there are two exciting series getting underway with racing this weekend. Thruxton hosts the start of the British Touring Car Championship. Whilst the FIA Formula 3 Championship returns to Barcelona for the first of seven events this year. Tom Howard is your host today as Marcus Simmons (Deputy Editor, Autosport) and Megan White (News Editor, Autosport) run through everything you need to know to enjoy this weekend's action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices