The Autosport F1 Podcast

Kevin Turner hosts the latest episode of the Autosport Podcast alongside Gary Watkins as together, they review the big news coming out of the World Endurance Championship as Ford announced a return to Le Mans for 2027. Together, Kev and Gaz ask why the car is built for the WEC regulations and not their North American counterparts with IMSA, as well as why Ford has decided to pull the trigger on a Prototype return now. There's also a look back at Ford's history of Le Mans participation, including the now-famous GT dynasty of the 1960s to the little-known C100 project of the 1980s. And finally, could McLaren be joining the WEC grid soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport’s Kevin Turner hosts F1 pundit Karun Chandhok and Jonathan Williams, son of team founder Sir Frank, for this month's podcast series on the legendary Williams squad. Jonathan Williams provides plenty of behind-the-scenes insights on his father, key drivers and major events. In the fourth and final episode of the series, the trio discuss Williams as it enters the modern day. From parting ways with Renault to the rollercoaster that was the BMW deal, the famous shootout in 2000 between Bruno Junqueira and Jenson Button, through to the end of the V8 era and their final win together as a family, the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix with Pastor Maldonado. And now with Carlos Sainz joining the team in 2025, is Williams finally back on the right track with its most formidable driver pairing in years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first glance at the driver transfer of the modern age as Lewis Hamilton headed to Maranello for his first Ferrari test this week. The first image of Lewis by Enzo Ferrari's office was liked over 5,000,000 times, one of the most liked posts in the sport's social media history. In a special bonus edition of the Autosport Podcast, Ben Hunt is joined by Filip Cleeren and Jake Boxall-Legge to break down the early news from such a huge event. Together, they talk about what Lewis has been doing across his first three days in Maranello, the team he's putting together behind the scenes, the challenges he faces as he adapts to life in red, and whether between Lewis and Ferrari, they can challenge for a title immediately in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport’s Kevin Turner hosts F1 pundit Karun Chandhok and Jonathan Williams, son of team founder Sir Frank, for this month's podcast series on the legendary Williams squad. Jonathan Williams provides plenty of behind-the-scenes insights on his father, key drivers and major events. Episode 3 focuses on the 90's for the Williams family, and the period of dominance that came with it. The partnership of Renault, as well as Patrick Head and Adrian Newey, and two of their most celebrated cars, their Championship-winning FW14B and FW15C from 1992 and 1993. And of course, a deep dive on the drivers of the era, including Damon Hill, Alain Prost and Jacques Villeneuve. And as we've teased, a brilliant behind-the-scenes look at that 1997 decider in Jerez... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the 20 years of International Formula 3000 as the main training ground for Formula 1, before it was replaced by GP2 in 2005, many motorsport legends passed through without becoming champion. From drivers that went on to become F1 race winners to Indianapolis 500 conquerors and sportscar heroes, we've attempted to rank the best nearly-men of F3000 during the latest episode of the Autosport podcast, which features special guest David Sears. Boss of the Super Nova Racing team that delivered titles with Vincenzo Sospiri, Ricardo Zonta, Juan Pablo Montoya and Sebastien Bourdais between 1995 and 2002, Sears joins chief editor Kevin Turner and Plus editor James Newbold to dissect our resident F3000 enthusiast's list. He also shares his anecdotes of the Super Nova drivers that made our list and reflects on those he raced against during a glittering driving career that morphed into becoming a team owner and driver manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport’s Kevin Turner hosts F1 pundit Karun Chandhok and Jonathan Williams, son of team founder Sir Frank, for this month's podcast series on the legendary Williams squad. Jonathan Williams provides plenty of behind-the-scenes insights on his father, key drivers and major events, including what really happened at the controversial 1997 season finale. In Episode 2, the trio discuss the "boom" period of the team in the mid-to-late 1980s, with the arrivals of Honda and eventually Renault, their first "star" driver in Nelson Piquet and the emotions of the family for the famous 1986 British Grand Prix and Sir Frank's return. And just how did a Williams end up being driven around Ferrari's Fiorano test track? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To commemorate Lewis Hamilton's 40th birthday today, here's a full episode of the James Allen on F1 for the Autosport Podcast! For the first JA on F1 podcast of 2025, we discuss Lewis Hamilton as he turns 40. The seven-time World Champion is preparing to drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time this month. In his New Year message to fans, he said “Reinvention is powerful” So how will this reinvention for Hamilton go? What do we know so far about the 2025 Ferrari car he will be driving? And what does history tell us about F1 champions who make late-career moves; how did it work out for them? Is it possible to win a World Championship beyond 40? With James in the studio to dive into Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari are Chief Motorsport Writer Ben Hunt and F1 writer Jake Boxall-Legge. We also hear from our colleague Roberto Chinchero on the excitement building in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport’s Kevin Turner hosts F1 pundit Karun Chandhok and Jonathan Williams, son of team founder Sir Frank, for this month's podcast series on the legendary Williams squad. Jonathan Williams provides plenty of behind-the-scenes insights on his father, key drivers and major events, including what really happened at the controversial 1997 season finale. In Episode 1, the trio tackle the early days of the team and the "Green and White" era as Jonathan explores his first childhood memories of racing, some of the backbone figures of that era with Patrick Head, and some of the bonds forged with drivers like the late Carlos Reutemann, Nigel Mansell, and a very young Ayrton Senna... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a support system that's seen its talent be represented in the World Endurance Championship, the BTCC, and even the pinnacle of Motorsport in Formula 1. But who's the best of the modern age? To celebrate 10 years of Stephen Lickorish as Group Editor at Autosport, he joins Kevin Turner and Marcus Simmons on the latest edition of the Autosport National Podcast to rank the last decade's Top 10 TOCA Support drivers. From Lando Norris going all the way to World Championship contention in F1, to one of British Touring Cars modern greats, who will end up Number 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner sits down with Stephen Lickorish for another edition of Autosport’s National Podcast, with Stefan Mackley as a special guest to add a unique perspective as a part-time racer himself as this episode focuses on the state of club racing entering 2025. Stephen shares his research on the grid sizes and participation of multiple clubs and championships across the country. Between them, the trio analyses the impact the Russian/Ukraine conflict has had on the scene, discusses what can be done to improve participation across the board, and talks about some of the difficulties that come with competing series, such as track time, organising dates, rising fees due to inflation and more. Should Motorsport UK do more to step in? Should clubs work together for their common goals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner sits with Gary Watkins and Haydn Cobb to review the 2024 World Endurance Championship season. In the studio, the trio discuss whether 2024 was the year the "Golden Age" of Sportscars truly arrived as Toyota was joined in the winner's circle by Ferrari and Porsche, and how the German manufacturer had such a consistent season, and of course, the Balance of Performance that shapes the series. Joining us to bring his perspective on the year is 2024 World Champion Kevin Estre, who talks about how Porsche's difficult 2023 set them up for this year's success, why they weren't able to replicate that form into the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and his aspirations to win IMSA's 24 Hours of Daytona in January. There's also a discussion on the other teams and where they stand, such as BMW knocking on the door in Fuji, Peugeot's new car not really working as planned, the coming and going of Lamborghini and Isotta, and the future as Aston Martin and Genesis prepare to enter the Hypercar class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner sits down with Haydn Cobb and Gary Watkins to conclude their analysis and rundown of the 2024 Autosport Top 50 and positions 20-1. As the trio delve into the business end of the ranks, some key questions remain - Where did Sho Tsuboi rank after taking a historic Super GT and Super Formula double? Who had the better season between Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc? And which other IndyCar star joined three-time series champion Alex Palou in the Top 10? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner sits down with Gary Watkins and Haydn Cobb to break down the annual Autosport Top 50 for 2024, evaluating the best drivers across all of the National and International Racing scene. In the first of a two-part mini-series, Kevin goes behind the scenes and explains how our journalists and reporters put the list together, who was unfortunate to just miss out on making the list and who has dropped off the 2023 Top 50, before discussing positions 50-21 of the list itself, featuring drivers from F1, F2, the British Touring Car Championship, IMSA, Formula E and Super GT, Super Formula and the World Endurance Championship. Check back on Saturday for Part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas and Kevin Turner to answer your questions in the latest Autosport Q+A. But before that, the trio react to the news that Red Bull are releasing Sergio Perez from his contract. Will be Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson to be Max's new teammate? And what will the aftermath be for the driver who misses out? Also in this week's edition; a debate over whether Lando Norris or Charles Leclerc had the better season, the chances of Rwanda joining the F1 calendar in the future, and whether 2024 was Lewis Hamilton's worst season in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryn Lucas is back to host the latest edition of the Autosport Q+A show, where we answer your questions! If you want to take part in next week’s show, be sure to comment down below, or reach out to Autosport.com or our Instagram account! On this week’s show, Bryn is joined by Alex Kalinauckas and Kevin Turner and together they tackle whether Ferrari should have won the Constructors Championship, a range of Cadillac-themed questions on their management and potential drivers such as Colton Herta, the journalists favourite moments of 2024, and ask whether Christian Horner is under pressure at Red Bull after keeping Sergio Perez during the Summer Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hunt and Jonathan Noble closes out the 2024 season as they review the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Together, they review Lando Norris' dominant victory and with it, McLaren's first Constructors Championship since 1998, the pitfalls they had to face such as Oscar Piastri being spun out on the opening lap, whether they've been the best team across the season, and Charles Leclerc's 16-place comeback to get on the podium. There's also a discussion on Pierre Gasly sealing sixth in the Constructors for Alpine, as well as looking ahead to the Young Driver Test and the potential for a five-team title fight in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Jonathan Noble review Saturday's Qualifying at the Abu Dhabi GP. McLaren enters Sunday's race as a huge favourite to win the Constructors Championship after locking out the front row, led by Lando Norris' eighth pole position of the season. Jon and Alex break down the potential threats standing in the way between the team and glory, such as Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz starting behind them from Row 2. There's also more heartbreak for Charles Leclerc after a track limits breach knocked him out in Q2, forcing the Monegasque driver to start from the back of the grid post-penalty, a shock elimination for Lewis Hamilton in Q1 after a freak bollard, and Nico Hulkenberg's exceptional performance to qualify in fourth before receiving a three-place grid penalty for overtaking in the pitlane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt continue their coverage of the Abu Dhabi GP as they review both Friday practice sessions. Together, they discuss Christian Horner attempting to smooth over the war of words between Max Verstappen and George Russell, despite being called a "yapping terrier" by Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff. There's also a discussion on why it's advantage McLaren in the Constructors Championship fight as Alex reviews the long-run averages, Charles Leclerc's 10-place grid penalty after a battery issue was found in his Ferrari, and the latest on Sergio Perez's future as F2 title contender Isack Hadjar shared the Red Bull garage during FP1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Ben Hunt head to the Marina to discuss a heated Media Day at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. George Russell and Max Verstappen engaged in a heated war of words in their respective media sessions and press conferences, with Russell calling Verstappen a "bully" and the Dutchman retorting with "Backstabber", with even Toto Wolff intervening to criticise both Verstappen and team boss Christian Horner a "yapping terrier". Alex and Ben try to make sense of it all while also previewing Lewis Hamilton's farewell to Mercedes and their takes on the McLaren vs Ferrari Constructors battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner hosts the latest episode of the Autosport Podcast as he sits down with Stefan Mackley and broadcaster Karun Chandhok to preview the 11th season of Formula E, which kicks off in Sao Paolo this weekend. After Pascal Wehrlein won the Championship in a heated decider in London in the summer, he's back to try to retain the title, and if pre-season testing was anything to go by, Porsche looks like entering Season 11 as favourites. They've also expanded to six cars on their powertrains as the rebranded Kiro will also be running previous-spec powertrains. Their main opposition will likely be Jaguar, who still carry arguably the strongest driver line-up in the series with Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy. But can the pair of New Zealanders co-exist? There's also a discussion about Lola returning to Motorsport in collaboration with Yamaha and F2 race winner Zane Maloney making his series debut, why it could finally be Dan Ticktum's year, and how the new "Pit Boost" feature will affect the series famous "Peloton" racing style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Boxall-Legge and Mark Mann-Bryans join Bryn Lucas for another edition of the Autosport Q+A, where we answer your questions every Wednesday! On this week’s episode, we discuss the latest reports that Red Bull is set to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson and ask what it could mean for the much-speculated future of Williams’ Franco Colapinto. There are also discussions on the premature end of Esteban Ocon’s Alpine career, the fallout between George Russell and Max Verstappen in the stewards' office, the deteriorating relationship between the drivers and the FIA, and who will win the Constructors Championship between McLaren and Ferrari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Codling and Jonathan Noble sit down to review a controversial Qatar Grand Prix. There’s analysis on the brilliance of Max Verstappen, who took his ninth victory of the season, leading from lights to flag after passing inherited pole sitter George Russell off the start line. But the race was clouded by more stewarding controversy as Alex Albon’s fallen wing mirror led to Valtteri Bottas crashing into it, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz receiving debris punctures, and a race-changing 10-second stop-and-go penalty for Lando Norris for ignoring double-waved yellows. Jon and Stuart review what any in the paddock described as “Draconian” penalties. There are also words on an exclusive interview Jon had with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Sunday morning and the reports Alpine are about to drop Esteban Ocon early for reserve driver Jack Doohan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Stuart Codling sit down to review all the action from Saturday's Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying from Qatar. There's an immediate reaction to the news that Max Verstappen's pole position was removed; with the Dutchman demoted to second via a controversial penalty for driving unnecessarily slowly with George Russell in Q3, with the British driver now inheriting pole as a result. There's also an analysis of Lewis Hamilton's continued criticism of his poor qualifying form, Lando Norris giving up a Sprint victory to teammate Oscar Piastri on the run to the line, and Sergio Perez's losing a position in the pitlane to Franco Colapinto after the Mexican driver missed the green light at the start of the Sprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling analyse Friday’s action at the Qatar Grand Prix. Lando Norris narrowly beat George Russell to pole in Sprint Qualifying, and Alex breaks down the different approaches taken to the session as the drivers had to juggle cooler conditions than expected and keep their rear tires in the right operating window. There’s also discussion on the fight for sixth in the Constructors between Alpine, Haas and RB the potential final point in tomorrow’s sprint, and Qatar themselves buying a minority state in the Audi team. Be sure to listen to the end for a sneak peek at the latest episode of the James Allen on F1 Podcast, a McLaren vs Ferrari special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Stuart Codling begin their Qatar GP coverage as they review Media Day at the Lusail International Circuit. In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: "We'd love to get a little bit of clarity and understanding of what's going on and, you know, who's getting fired next.” There's also discussion on progress towards new overtaking regulations and meetings with drivers on the matters, and what Qatar has done with the circuit to avoid a repeat of the tyre failings seen during last year's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a hectic Vegas GP, Bryn Lucas hosts the latest edition of the Autosport Q+A alongside Haydn Cobb and Jake Boxall-Legge. On the show this week, you, the Autosport audience, asked where Max Verstappen ranks on the all-time list of F1 drivers after capturing his fourth World Championship and pondered what more he needs to do to be on the level of Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, and Juan Manuel Fangio. There's also a breakdown of what our experts think would happen if Verstappen swapped cars with McLaren's Lando Norris. Who would win the title? Also on the show; analysis of Carlos Sainz and whether he was right to be so bullish with teammate Charles Leclerc, ranking the American tracks on the current F1 calendar, and asking whether the excitement over Williams' Franco Colapinto has died down after a couple of high-profile crashes in recent races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a shock announcement, Formula 1 has announced that the sport has an “agreement in principle” with General Motors to join the grid in 2026 via their Cadillac brand. Bryn Lucas is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge in a special video to break down how the negotiations, which had seemingly stalled, suddenly got pushed through during the Las Vegas GP weekend and why F1 changed its mind on GM’s proposal. In addition, the pair also discuss who could supply the team with power units in the interim, Andretti’s role within the Cadillac F1 team going forward, the history of the family in the sport itself, and who could potentially drive for them in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hunt and Mark Mann-Bryans head to the Casino to finish rounding up the Vegas Grand Prix weekend. Together they sit down and discuss Max Verstappen finishing fifth to win his fourth consecutive World Championship, becoming just the fourth driver to ever do. There's a deep dive into his managing drive in Vegas, as well as the key moments across the season that cemented the title, and just how far up the all-time list he sits with his fourth title secured. George Russell is also discussed at length as he led a brilliant Mercedes 1-2 finish in the race itself, with Lewis Hamilton mounting a charged comeback through the field from 10th on the grid. Ben and Mark also ponder that with Mercedes dominating in a controlled manner, what could Lewis be letting himself in for when he joins Ferrari next year, who had to deal with Charles Leclerc having a heated rant on teammate Carlos Sainz in front of him in the battle for the final podium spot. And finally, more on Alpine and the battle for sixth in the Constructors as Gasly's P3 grid start was ruined by a power-unit failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hunt and Mark Mann-Bryans take up their putters and head to the mini-golf course as they discuss Qualifying day at the Vegas GP. Between swings, the duo discuss George Russell taking his fourth pole position of the season ahead of Carlos Sainz and a surprise third for Alpine's Pierre Gasly. There's also more discourse on the differences in pace between Russell and teammate Lewis Hamilton in qualifying. Beyond that, there's a discussion on a huge crash in Q2 for Franco Colapinto, as he hit the outside wall at 50G's on his final hot lap, his health status for the race tomorrow, and the costly damage for the team as Williams suffers its fifth major crash in the last two weekends. Finally, Ben and Mark give their predictions for the podium for tomorrow's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Mann-Bryans and Ben Hunt return after Friday's running to review FP1 and 2 in Las Vegas. The main story was Mercedes' dominance. Lewis Hamilton led both Friday practise sessions, fresh after responding to comments by his team boss about his "shelf life" during the final break in the calendar. Mark and Ben break down Hamilton's response on and off the track and discuss how the cold of Las Vegas is helping Mercedes set the pace. There's also discussion about a relatively easy start for new FIA Race Director Rui Marques and the driver's reactions to previous director Niels Wittich's departure, the Red Flag for Alex Albon in FP2, and where Red Bull fit amongst the pecking order after another slow start to the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of Autosport's F1 coverage, Emily Selleck chats with Ben Hunt and Mark Mann-Bryans from the famous Bellagio Fountains to cover Media Day for the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. In an extended preview, the trio discuss why Max Verstappen winning the Drivers' Championship in Vegas would be a monumental win for F1, Lando Norris' feelings in the media sessions about his dwindling title fight chances, as well as McLaren dropping its infamous "Papaya Rules". Also included is a discussion as to why Ferrari may be the dark horse this weekend and take the Constructor's Championship, and what Vegas has done to ensure a smoother Grand Prix on its second running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner and Haydn Cobb join Bryn Lucas on a special episode of the Autosport Podcast as together, they preview all the fan-voted categories for the 2024 Autosport Awards on January 29th, 2025! Don't forget, you the Autosport audience can head to the website as soon as this Podcast goes live and vote on the following categories down below, and if you need some help, Kevin and Haydn give insight on the nominees, the selection process, and more! Here's the full nominee list! International Racing Driver, presented by Pirelli - Max Verstappen, Alex Palou, Charles Leclerc and Pascal Wehrlein British Competition Driver - Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Ollie Bearman International Competition Car - Hyundai i20N Rally 1 (Rallying), McLaren MCL38 (F1), Red Bull RB20 (F1), Porsche 963 (IMSA/WEC) International Rally Driver - Thierry Neuville, Sebastien Ogier, Kalle Rovanpera, Ott Tanak Moment of the Year presented by Bahrain International - Lando Norris' 1st win at Miami, Ferrari wins 2024 Le Mans, Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's Brazil GP Victory National Driver - Tom Ingram, Jake Hill, Deagan Fairclough, Sandy Mitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haydn Cobb and Kevin Turner join Bryn Lucas on the latest episode of the Autosport Q+A. This week, the trio discuss who will most likely succeed in the final three races of the 2024 season and if the sport can expect similar convergence to 2021's Championship fight between teams in the future. They also ponder whether Red Bull has a chance to reclaim second or even first in the Constructor's Championship. There are also discussions on whether the “free tyre change” rule under Red Flags needs to be changed after the Brazilian GP, concerns over the FIA’s leadership after the departure of many of its staff, whether Greg Maffei stepping down as Liberty Media's CEO increases Andretti's chances of making the grid in the future, and Kevin is asked if Valtteri Bottas leaves F1 as the sport’s “greatest teammate”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Hardy makes his Autosport Podcast debut alongside Chief Editor Kevin Turner to review the 2024 British GT Championship, as the Collard father and son duo of Ricky and Rob joined forces to take overall glory, ahead of the second Barwell Motorsport car of Alex Martin and Sandy Mitchell. Kevin and Ed break down where the title was won and lost between the two Barwell teams, such as the consistency of the Barwell teams, how fourth-placed team 2 Seas Motorsport of Phil Keen and Ian Loggie ended up switching to Porsche halfway through the season, and Ed ranking some of the more under-appreciated drivers in the series this season, such as Driven to Succeed guest Adam Smalley with Garage 59, and Jonny Adam in the Blackthorn team. Also included is a review of the GT4 class, won by Jack Brown and Zac Meakin at Optimum Motorsport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner returns for a new episode of the Autosport Podcast as he, Marcus Simmons and Stephen Lickorish sit down to review the 2024 BTCC Support Series. First up, a look a the British F4 Championship as Deagen Fairclough dominated proceedings, winning 14 races across the season on the way to a title won by over 200 points over any other rider, earning him a nomination for Autosport's Young Driver of the Year Award. Next, a look at the Porsche Carrera Cup GB as George Gamble took top honours ahead of Charles Rainford and Hugo Ellis, as well as the surprise wins in the Pro-Am category for Angus Whiteside and W Series alum and star of "The Grand Tour", Abbie Eaton. There's also a look at the Porsche Sprint Challenge too, as Sebastian Hopkins took the title in the Pro Class on countback over Max Coates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryn Lucas hosts the latest edition of the Autosport Q+A Podcast, this time joined by Alex Kalinauckas and Kevin Turner. On this week's episode, a large amount of recent news to dissect, such as the departure of the FIA's F1 Race Director Niels Wittich, and whether his questionable management of the Brazilian Grand Prix may have led to his reported firing. There's also the recent shock statement from the Grand Prix Drivers Association released on Instagram in response to recent decisions made by both Race Control such as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc's fines for swearing. How much pressure is FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem under? There are also discussions on Alpine as they become a customer of Mercedes power units and gearboxes for 2026, Dan Fallows stepping down as Aston Martin's technical director, and F1 having a huge live show to launch the 2025 season, and why it's seen as a "travesty" by the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dre Harrison hosts the latest episode of the Autosport Podcast, as News Editor Sam Hall sits down with new Formula 3 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli for an exclusive interview. On it, they talk about that incredible Championship finale at Monza and what was going through Fornaroli’s head as he went for that title-clinching pass, the nature of being a rare winless Champion in Motorsport, what he thinks of the pyramid system that is the modern-day road to Formula 1, and what his plans for the future are as he heads to Formula 2 with Invicta for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Autosport Podcast, Kevin Turner sits down with Marcus Simmons and Stephen Lickorish to preview the 71st 2024 Macau Grand Prix this weekend. There's a significant change heading into this year's event as the main race is changing from F3 to Formula Regional machinery due to “a natural consequence of the evolution of the junior single-seater landscape”. The field for this year's race includes three F3 race winners, Ferrari Academy driver and title contender Dino Beganovic, MP Motorsport's Oliver Goethe, and Pinnacle Motorsport's Mari Boya. Also stepping up is Italian F4 Champion and Britain's best chance of success, Freddie Slater. There's also a full preview of the FIA GT World Cup and the Macau Guia Race featuring World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff. Be sure to tune in to MotorsportTV's coverage of the event across the weekend at the following links: Day 1 https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-thursday-day-1/202539 Day 2 https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-friday-day-2/202543 Day 3 https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-saturday-day-3/202544 Day 4 https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-sunday-day-4/202548 Macau GT World Cup: https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-macau-gt-cup-fia-gt-world-cup-race/202550 Macau Grand Prix (Formula Regional): https://motorsport.tv/motorsporttv/video/71st-macau-gp-fr-macau-grand-prix-fia-fr-world-cup-race/202549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of a new mini-series reviewing the best of the National Racing series this year, Kevin Turner sits down with Marcus Simmons and ITV BTCC Commentator David Addison to review the best of the 2024 British Touring Car Championship. On it, the trio discuss the thrilling deciding weekend at Brands Hatch that led to Jake Hill winning his first Championship, as well as the current state of play amongst the elite class of the Championship, such as Tom Ingram's agonising defeat, Ash Sutton's failure in the "drive for five", and ask whether Colin Turkington can still compete at the very highest level. There's also a deep dive on two of the outside contenders in Dan Cammish and Josh Cook, as well as some of the other under-the-radar names who impressed across the season like Daryl DeLeon and part-timer Bobby Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of a brand new series, Bryn Lucas hosts Ben Hunt and Kevin Turner on the Autosport Podcast in a fan Q+A edition of the show. There's a discussion on the breaking news story of the day with Sauber announcing one of the final seats for 2025 as Formula 2 Championship Leader and former McLaren junior driver Gabriel Bortoleto will be joining the team, with both current drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu leaving at season's end. Kev and Ben wonder if Gabriel is worthy of the leap to F1, what's next for the departing Sauber drivers, and the change of hiring culture in the sport with four rookies set to debut next year. There are also more of your questions in the aftermath of the Brazilian Grand Prix, such as whether Lando Norris is World Champion material, how Lewis Hamilton will fare at Ferrari given his recent struggles on track, and whether Franco Colapinto will get picked up at RB for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a furious charge at the end of the race from Sebastien Buemi that led the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing team of himself, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa to not only take a dramatic victory at WEC's Championship finale at the 8 Hours of Bahrain but also winning the Manufacturer's Championship in the process, preventing a clean sweep of the titles for Porsche. Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins sit down for the last time this season and discuss the thrilling finale that decided the race. The duo also talks about the crowning of the Drivers Champions in Porsche's #6 crew of Andre Lotterer, Kevin Estre, and Laurens Vanthoor and the shock demotion of Ferrari off the podium for a bizarre rule breach on tyres used over the weekend, promoting Peugeot onto the podium as a result. There's also the latest news on the reports that Lamborghini could be scaling back their Sportscar commitments in 2025 with rumours of an IMSA switch imminent, as well as a full review of LMGT3 as the #55 AF Corse Ferrari team took victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Filip Cleeren wrap up their coverage from Interlagos after a spectacular "Super Sunday" at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with qualfiying and the race taking place on the same day. Max Verstappen is the main focus of the podcast after pulling off one of the great Interlagos victories, after winning by almost 20 seconds, despite being eliminated in Q2 after a Red Flag ruined his qualifying run. The duo discuss Verstappen's incredible wet-weather pace, where McLaren lost control despite Lando Norris starting from pole, and whether it was a win that could seal Verstappen's fourth consecutive World Championship. There's also a discussion on Alpine, who managed to get both cars on the podium with Esteban Ocon second and Pierre Gasly, the first double podium for Team Enstone since 2013, and how it launched them back into the fight for sixth in the Constructors Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Filip Cleeren continue their coverage of a newsworthy Saturday at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Sprint opened the day, and with it, McLaren taking a 1-2 finish, but with Lando Norris in front after a swap of positions between the Brit and teammate Oscar Piastri with just three laps to go. Jonathan and Filip break down the "good problem to have" for McLaren as they delicately juggle team orders, and the threats of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. There's also an explainer on why Verstappen dropped to fourth with a five-second time penalty for a Virtual Safety Car infringement. But soon after, the rain came pouring down at Interlagos, so much of it that Qualifying has been delayed until Sunday morning, with the stewards potentially holding the power to shape the grid for the Grand Prix if the rain persists. Jon and Filip preview what could happen on Sunday, and who they think are favourites for victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Filip Cleeren react to Practise and Sprint Qualifying on Friday of the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix. Jonathan explains how the predictions of Interlagos' new abrasive resurfacing run true, as thermal degradation and a lack of tyre sets have led to difficulty in controlling the driver's cars. What the drivers weren't expecting though, was the surface of the track becoming very bumpy There was the breaking news drop in the morning of Ollie Bearman coming in at the last minute to replace an ill Kevin Magnussen for the weekend, and the Brit impressed again, outqualifying Nico Hulkenberg and making the final round of Sprint Qualifying. And during SQ3, it was Oscar Piastri who went fastest on his final hotlap attempt in a McLaren 1-2 ahead of teammate Lando Norris. Will McLaren play team orders tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Noble and Filip Cleeren kick off the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend as they handle media day at Interlagos. A lot of the discussion is centered around Max Verstappen and the criticisms of his racecraft after his 20 seconds of time penalties in Mexico, and whether Verstappen will show any signs of change as a result. Included are some behind-the-scenes thoughts on Lando Norris' and his reflections on Mexico, and the surprising lack of conversation between the two drivers since. There's also talk on the newly resurfaced track at Interlagos and the tyre management difficulties the teams are set to face over the weekend, Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez continuing their back and forth with the press after their own Mexico clash, and some talk from Franco Colapinto as Red Bull's interest in the Argentian driver goes public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling wrap up their coverage of the Mexico Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen took the headlines again after receiving two 10-second time penalties for leaving the track and gaining an advantage while racing title rival Lando Norris on Lap 10. Alex and Stuart discuss the driving standards at play, team bosses Christian Horner and Helmut Marko's defence of Verstappen's actions, and what the paddock thinks of the World Champion's aggressive driving. There's also a discussion on race winner Carlos Sainz, who dominated the race en route to a 1-3 finish for Ferrari, reducing their Constructor's Championship deficit to 29 points, with Charles Leclerc nearly crashing into the wall at the final corner trying to defend from Norris' pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling sit down and review Saturday's news from on and off the track at the Mexican Grand Prix. The main story of the day is the contiuned fall out from McLaren's rejected "Right to Review" on Lando Norris' Austin penalty as the FIA announce they'll be revising their rules on overtaking in the near future, likely for the 2025 season in collaborative effort with the drivers. Alex talks at length on the differences of opinion in the paddock in regards to the news. There's also a quick word on qualifying as Carlos Sainz dominated to take pole position, with the Spaniard's two best laps good enough for the front of the grid, as well as the two shock eliminations in Q1 for home hero Sergio Perez, and McLaren's Oscar Piastri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling review a news-heavy Day 2 at the Mexican Grand Prix. It took six hours to settle after the day's running was done, but the stewards rejected McLaren's Right to Review into Lando Norris' Austin Penalty. McLaren argued that Norris' was so far ahead of Max Verstappen going into Turn 12 that Max was the attacker and not the defender, but the duo explain why that wasn't considered "new evidence" in the eyes of the stewards. F1 also had an extended 90-minute Pirelli Tyre Test for FP2, with Carlos Sainz fastest overall on the day's running, with George Russell in the wall for the second time in six days with a hard shunt in Sector 2. Stuart breaks down what Pirelli are trying to achieve with their 2025 tyres, and why a new experimental "C6" softer compound might be left on the cutting room floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of four days coverage straight from the track itself, Alex Kalinauckas and Stuart Codling Review Media Day in Mexico City, as McLaren made late headlines via lodging a Right to Review into the Lando Norris time penalty in Austin that cost him a podium finish. The duo break down why McLaren's changed their mind and what could be the "new and significant" evidence that could led to a second hearing a potential overturning of the penalty, as well as hear what the other drivers opinions on the overtaking regulations are. Stick around all the way to the end for a snippet of an interview with James Vowles from the latest episode of the James Allen on F1 Podcast, avaliable now where all good Pods are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kalinauckas and Mark Mann-Bryans discuss the United States Grand Prix from the track itself as Ferrari would dominate proceedings with a 1-2 finish, with Charles Leclerc taking his third win of the 2024 season. Alex talks in-depth about the main story of the race, the controversial five-second time penalty that dropped Lando Norris off the podium and behind his title rival Max Verstappen, as the reigning World Champion went off the track to try and defend his position. Alex ponders whether Max's tactics are shades of his title fight in 2021 with Lewis Hamilton, what the stewards can do to stop it, and whether it's hurting the racing product in real-time. There's also a deep dive on Mercedes after George Russell went from the pitlane to sixth, Hamilton's disastrous weekend ending with him spinning into the wall, and a brief look ahead to next weekend's Mexican Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices