The Autosport F1 Podcast

The British Touring Car Championship battle always seems to go down to the final race. It doesn’t quite but there have been plenty of incredible finales in the category’s history, stretching back to the very beginning in 1958. For Episode 5 of the BTCC Top 10 Series, Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner as well as Gravel Notes host Tom Howard and MSV's Tom Arron to rank the very best of the BTCC's title deciders, from Unett and Dron from 1977 to 2019 as Turkington, Jordan and Cammish went head-to-head, who do you think will be Number 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a breaking news story, Fernando Alonso has announced he's staying at Aston Martin via a new multi-year extension that takes him to at least 2026, the new regulation changes and likely past his 45th birthday. Joining Bryn Lucas is Autosport.com Editor Haydn Cobb to make some early sense of the new deal, what it means with Honda joining the team in 2026, and the ripple effect for other drivers on the market like Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and his impending free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 5 of our "Driven To Succeed" series highlighting the future stars of British Motorsport, Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner sits down with Indy NXT racer Louis Foster. Last year, Foster managed wins in Mid-Ohio and Portland and finished fourth in the standings. On the pod, Louis details where his season slipped, how life has been since moving to Indiana from the UK, and what the unique discipline of oval racing brings to the table for the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turns out Australia was the exception that proved the rule, as F1 headed back to Japan and Max Verstappen channelled the power of three - His third win of 2024, his third consecutive win in Japan, and with Sergio Perez following Max home in second, the third 1-2 finish of the year for Red Bull too! Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Cleeren join Bryn Lucas on the show and together they discuss Red Bull's comfortable win, Ferrari establishing themselves as the sport's #2 team with Sainz and Leclerc finishing 3rd and 4th again, Alonso calling his sixth "One of the best five drives of his career", more struggles for Mercedes, and the Albon/Ricciardo clash on the opening lap that caused an early red flag, and another headache for team boss James Vowles. Plus, what's going on at McLaren after their technical director David Sanchez left after just three months on the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an iconic era of Motorsport and a fan favourite for so many who love the sport of Touring Car Racing, and on Episode 4 of our British Touring Car Top 10 Series, Martyn Lee is joined by Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner, David Addison and BTCC Correspondent Marcus Simmons to debate the 10 greatest drivers of the 90's 2-litre "Super Touring" era of the sport. From the charismatic Tarquini to the legendary Rydell, who ends up on the Number 1 spot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 4 of the 2024 F1 World Championship has the sport head back to familiar ground - Suzuka and the Japanese Grand Prix, now in its new April timeslot. Jake Boxall-Legge, Sam Hall and Filip Cleeren join Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast to preview the race weekend, with discussions on Susie Wolff's criminal court complaint against the FIA, Christian Horner's open dialogue on Carlos Sainz' impending free agency, and Aston Martin making a big approach for Red Bull's Adrian Newey, as well as curious prediction game of who finishes... ninth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Driven to Succeed series returns for its fourth episode, and on it is Callum Voisin, teammate to Episode 3's guest Joseph Loake. After winning the GB3 Championship in the UK in 2023, Callum stepped up to the F3 Championship for 2024. Callum sits down with Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner to talk about the difference in cars as you climb the Motorsport ladder, why he was pushed into Motorsport via "Karting Parties", goals for the future, and why you may be surprised as his favourite racing film of choice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a classic debate topic that's stood the test of time in sports - Who was your greatest to never win a Championship? And on this episode of the BTCC Top 10 Series, Martyn Lee, Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner, Autosport BTCC Correspondent Marcus Simmons and David Addison sit down and debate who they think are the 10 greatest British Touring Car drivers to never win the big one! There's plenty of back and forth in this one and even a revised change to the list, a rare moment amongst the quartet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Loake is an up-and-coming star in the world of Motorsport. Last year he won four times en route to finishing third in the British GB3 Championship, also winning him the 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC. As he prepares to take on the world with Formula 3 this year, Joseph sat down with Autosport's Kevin Turner to talk about his influences, what led him down the road of Motorsport, and what the future may hold for the young eighteen-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 1,055 consecutive points scored and 43 straight finishes, Max Verstappen... doesn't finish a race! It paved the way for Ferrari to take a 1-2 finish at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz winning despite being on the operating table just 16 days ago! Joining Bryn Lucas on the Autosport F1 Podcast are Alex Kalinauckas, Filip Cleeren and in his final podcast appearance, Matt Kew, as the gang discuss Sainz's brilliance, the shock of Max's retirement and Perez's sloppy weekend trying to pick up the pieces. Also, McLaren's team orders, Fernando Alonso picking up a controversial 20-second time penalty for a block on George Russell on the final lap, and whether Williams should have given up Logan Sargeant's chassis for Alex Albon to race alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner and Autosport F1 Editor Matt Kew for the second episode of the BTCC Top 10 Series, from Silverstone Museum. In this episode, the trio breaks down their list of the series' 10 greatest cars from the inception of the sport in 1958 to the modern day, including Group A, the V8's and the Super Touring era all strongly featuring, as well as honourable mentions and strong debate as to the legacies, prestige, and winning credentials of the cars involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

F1's travelling circus heads to Australia and Albert Park for the third round of the 2024 F1 Season. But there's still many a story under the radar. The latest on Red Bull's power struggle, why Toto Wolff surprisingly doesn't necessarily want Red Bull to be neutered to combat their dominance, and Guenther Steiner turning heads in his first column for F1's Website. Jake Boxall-Legge and Matt Kew join Bryn Lucas on the Autosport F1 Podcast to discuss all the news and preview the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being fast-tracked by Red Bull to Formula 3 - Sixteen-year-old Arvid Lindblad rewarded their confidence by taking the first victory of the season in the sprint race in Bahrain. Arvid is joined by Kevin Turner as they discuss the young driver's career, what drives him and his goals in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to follow more WRC content head over the Gravel Notes Podcast Channel. Tom Howard and Luke Barry are joined by the latest driver to step on the WRC's podium M-Sport's own Adrien Fourmaux as they discuss the young French man's career, his first podium in Sweden, how he came back to the WRC1 after a tough 2022 season, as well as his thoughts going into the Safari Rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner, Marcus Simmons and BTCC commentator David Addison as we kick off a brand-new season of Top 10's. For this season, Autosport has turned its attention the British Touring Car Championship as the team discusses the Top 10 BTCC Champions of every era. This list isn’t simply about the best drivers to have competed in the series. It’s also about their success, longevity and impact that helped shaped the series and set the benchmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner is joined by 2023 Macau Grand Prix winner and former Aston Martin Autosport BRDC award winner Luke Browning at Silverstone - In a brand news series focusing on the young and upcoming drivers all driven by the need to be the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Street circuit of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia plays host to the second round of the Formula One World Championship. It was another master class display from Red Bull and Max Verstappen, as he claims his 2nd win of this season, and his 9th in a row stretching back to 2023. But while Max was on his own there was plenty of action happening behind him, including an impressive debut by Oliver Bearman in the Ferrari stepping in for Carlos Sainz. Byrn Lucas is joined by Filip Cleeren, Jake Boxall-Legge and Haydn Cobb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Lickorish is joined by Motorsport UK's Jess Runicles on a special edition of the Autosport podcast on International Women's Day - as they discuss Motorsport UK's initiatives to help increase the number of women involvement in motorsport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner is joined by Gary Watkins as they take a look back at the weekend's result at the first round of the World Endurance Championship for Qatar1812km. Porsche claimed its maiden victory in the Hypercar Class, sending a warning signal to Toyota and Ferrari, and topped the new LMGT3 category in what was a memorable day for the manufacturer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you like to hear more MotoGP podcasts please head over to the 'The Tank Slappers' podcast channel where we will be covering this season's action. The Tank Slappers is back for a brand-new MotoGP season. The 2024 season promises to be one for the history books. Eyes will be Marc Marquez as he starts a new chapter in his career switching from Honda to Gresini-run Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Lewis Duncan is joined once again by Oriol Puigdemont as they preview the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Formula One fraternity makes the short trip to Saudi Arabia for round two of the championship at the Jeddah Street circuit. But behind the scenes, there is plenty to talk about. Haydn Cobb and Jake Boxall-Legg join Bryn Lucas as they take a look at the post-Bahrain fallout and preview the upcoming Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Verstappen starts F1's 2024 season the way he ended 2023 - with a straightforward light to flag victory. At the 20th edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix, it was also a Red Bull 1-2 as Sergio Perez battled his way up to 2nd place in an enthralling fight with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Mercedes' George Russell. Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Haydn Cobb and Filip Cleeren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Formula One 2024 is finally here as Bahrain kicks off the season and who else but Max Verstappen who takes another pole position from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. But it was all his own way as the chasing pack is close behind with the top 6 in close proximity. With the pack so close are set for an interesting race? Bryn Lucas is joined by Haydn Cobb as we take a look at Qualifying the ups and downs, and who are in the best position to challenge Red Bull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Autosport podcast, Sam Hall is joined by Alex Kalinaukas, Filip Cleeren and Jake Boxall-Legge to reflect on Formula 1 pre-season testing and look ahead to this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. While revealing their top three rankings for this year’s drivers’ and constructors’ battles, the trio make some bold predictions and answer a selection of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day three of 2024's F1 Pre-Season Testing is over, and as the teams go over the data, there is little time before Round One of the championship in just a week's time. But what have we learnt? Is there a pecking order? And who's in the best place to challenge Red Bull? Steph Wentworth chats with Jon Noble and Sam Hall to answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day two of 2024's F1 Pre-Season Testing is over, bringing up a whole new list of things to discuss. Are drainage covers becoming a problem in the Venturi Tunnel era of Formula 1? Has Red Bull found some mechanical issues with their RB20? And which teams are looking on form as testing develops? Steph Wentworth chats with Alex Kalinauckas and Haydn Cobb to answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The F1 2024 season begins! Red Bull have already topped the leaderboards, although testing timing needs to be taken with a large pinch of salt. But what have we learnt from seeing this year's Formula 1 cars on track for the first time? Bryn Lucas chats with Matt Kew in Bahrain, and Sam Hall in the UK, to deep dive into the first day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the launch of the RB20, we have now seen all 10 challengers for this season's Formula One Championship. Well, we say that, but like always the teams are playing their cards close to their chest, hoping to hide any details from their rivals. From photoshopped floors, to completely new front wings and carbon fibre liveries there are plenty of questions and intrigue. Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Matt Kew and Jake-Boxall Legge as we take a look back at the past 2 weeks and what it could mean for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Bull has finally unveiled their 2024 challenger, the RB20, closing out F1's launch season. Given their 2023 domination, the RB20 is set to be F1's benchmarker, but has Red Bull developed their car enough to fight off fresh competition? Can Max Verstappen continue his crushing momentum? And does Sergio Perez need to prove himself in 2024? Steph Wentworth chats with Alex Kalinauckas live at Red Bull's factory, as well as Jake Boxall-Legge, to discuss whether the RB20 really can be F1's next top car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a livery reveal last month, McLaren has now launched their 2024 car, the MCL38. But upon looking closer at the car, it seems McLaren is hiding some developments they don't want other teams to spot. Steph Wentworth chats with Jon Noble and Matt Kew to discuss McLaren's hopes for the upcoming season, what their drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri need to do this year, and whether McLaren can really fight for the top step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mercedes has unveiled their W15 F1 challenger at Silverstone, with Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell providing a very simple, straight-down-the-line launch. But with the overhauled concept behind the W15, can they start challenging for the title again, or is all hope lost until 2026? And how will Lewis' final season affect George going forward? Bryn Lucas chats with Matt Kew and Filip Cleeren to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ferrari has now revealed its 2024 F1 car, the SF-24, with the team describing it as a complete redesign. But can Ferrari's latest machine truly take the fight to Red Bull? And with the recent Hamilton 2025 signing, what does this say about Ferrari's future as a team? Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble and Roberto Chinchero to discuss all these points and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Martin has launched their new car for the 2024 F1 season, the AMR24. The team are hoping to make a step forward and challenge for wins while avoiding a mid-season slump like they experienced last year. Their driver lineup for 2025 is uncertain, with Fernando Alonso's future potentially up in the air. The AMR24 could be Aston Martin's most important car yet. Bryn Lucas is joined by Jon Noble and Matt Kew as they discuss the AMR24 and what this season could look like for Aston Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toro Rosso / AlphaTauri have now been reborn as Visa Cash App RB. It's a hell of a team name, but in terms of online launches, RB's was a bit of an odd one - but they do break the design streak with a full livery instead of 50:50 carbon fibre. Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble to discuss Visa's goals, what Laurent Mekies can bring in his first full season with the team, what Yuki Tsunoda needs to push for, and whether this is Daniel Ricciardo's last chance in F1 or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alpine's A524 F1 car has finally been unveiled to the public (sort of), alongside the Alpine A424 LMDh Hypercar at their London launch, alongside drivers Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher and more. Repeatedly described as an "aggressive" car, it's been completely redesigned, according to the team, including a new, carbon-fibre-heavy pair of liveries. But will it help the team fight their way into the top 5, or drop them down the pecking order? Sam Hall chats with Jon Noble live at Alpine's launch (with a special guest!) and Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss everything interesting from Alpine's launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Williams and Stake F1 launched their F1 2024 challengers. Well in the case of the Williams, it was their 2024 livery, but for the newly re-christened team Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, formally the Alfa Romeo team they showed a bit more. Both teams are looking to continue their rebuilding projects and will be hoping for more going into 2024, in this podcast, we will look at what the teams and drivers have to say as well as take a closer look at their cars. Bryn Lucas is joined by Haydn Cobb, Filip Clereen, Matt Kew and Jake Boxall-Legge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It's tough to remember all of them!” That’s what happens when you put a Formula 1 driver that’s clinched 54 grand prix victories on the spot. Luckily Autosport's own Alex Kalinauckas decided to help out and put together a list of the Dutchmen's greatest victories in addition to getting Max Verstappen's own list at the Mexican Grand Prix. Joining Alex is our own Kevin Turner and Motorsport.NL's Ronald Vording as all three debate what is Max's Verstappen's greatest victory, so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haas have revealed the first 2024 F1 car - well, sort of. It's their livery on 3D renders, there's no real car to see. But can we gain any details from this on the team's upcoming VF24 car? Bryn Lucas talks to Alex Kalinauckas and Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss Haas' 2024 hopes, what Hulkenburg and Magnussen need to do this year, whether Haas replacing Guenther with Komatsu will help the team, and whether Andretti really should consider buying F1's current American team out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's now confirmed - Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025. Following rumours of the move, it's now official that after 12 consecutive seasons, Lewis Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc and Fred Vasseur to try and end Ferrari's Championship drought. But how will Hamilton's leaving affect Mercedes going forward? Can Lewis and Vasseur's reunion fight Max Verstappen and bring home his 8th title? Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble to answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this month's edition of GP Racing magazine, it's time we try and have a crack at trying to 'Fix' F1’s age-old problems. Stuart Codling is joined by Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew as all three try and solve F1's current problems and ask the question can they be fixed at all. We also discuss Sergio Perez's current situation going into 2024 against Max Verstappen and the topic of ‘bad’ team names, do we have a new number one? There's plenty to debate and much at stake in this episode. Find out in today's episode, plus all of the other talking points from the February edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Italian fashion house Benetton was officially an F1 constructor for 16 years between 1986 and 2001. During those years a host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone . Some were on the way up… others were heading in the other direction. What can't be mistaken is the impact that this team had on Formula one and the legacy it's left behind. Autosport's Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith author of the book 'Benetton: Rebels of Formula One' as we rank our top 10 Benetton drivers of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the 2024 World Rally Championship season which begins this weekend with its annual visit to Monte Carlo. The championship has been blown wide open following the news that reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera has opted to run part time in order to recharge his batteries for a full-time return in 2025. Rovanpera’s absence means the title battle is likely to be fought between Toyota’s Elfyn Evans, a three-time championship runner-up, and the Hyundai duo of 2019 world champion Ott Tanak and five-time runner-up Thierry Neuville. Bryn Lucas is joined by Tom Howard as take a peak at what 2024 can offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Boxall-Legge joins Martyn Lee to look ahead at what's changing, and what will stay the same, in Formula 1 from a technical standpoint in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season hasn't even started and we already have big news, with Guenther Steiner and Haas Formula one parting ways ending a 10-year partnership. Plus are we going to see more Red Bull clones going into 2024 - and is it too early to talk silly season? Alex Kalinauckas and Jake Boxall-Legge join Byrn Lucas on a special edition of the Autosport Podcast in front of a live audience at the Autosport International show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The much anticipated 2023 World Endurance season promised larger grids and more manufacturer support as teams like Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Cadillac all joined the Hypercar class in hopes of challenging Toyota for top honors. While Ferrari managed to make history in winning the centenary running of Le Mans, it was a season of learnings up and down the grid as Toyota won their 5th straight Drivers and Manufacturers Championships. To breakdown the season and looking forward to 2024 is Steph Wentworth, alongside Autosport’s own Gary Watkins and the 2014 WEC World Champion Anthony Davidson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with the second part of our 2023 retrospective, this time focussing on the drivers and our own top 10 list. Will you agree or not with our choices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport's Top 50 feature has been a staple of the magazine for the past two decades since its first appearance in 2002. Whilst the ranking is sure to cause the usual controversy and debate, amongst fans and those featured in the list alike, we do our best each year to assess which drivers excelled given various factors such as the series they race in, the competition and the machinery at their disposal. Today's podcast will reveal who came first, who scraped in at 50th, and our reasoning behind some of the picks this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Matt Kew and Jake Boxall-Legge to look back on the biggest talking points of the 2023 Formula One season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oriol Puigdemont and Lewis Duncan look back at the MotoGP season in 2023, focusing on the title battle between Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin. Ducati's dominance and the struggles of Honda and Yamaha were a key storyline this year. They also discuss the decision of Marc Marquez to leave Honda for Grissini, and whether the sprint race format worked for the fans and the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2023, the IMSA GTP class introduced new cars built to the LMDh formula, featuring a hybrid energy management system as manufacturers were keen to show more relevance to the passenger car industry. The competition in the GTP class was intense, with six driver pairings from four manufacturers (Acura, BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche) entering the final race, the Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, in contention for the championship. The top three entries were only separated by five points. Ultimately the Cadillac of Britain's Alexander Sims and Pipo Derani was victorious. Despite winning only once during the season (at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring), their consistent performances and strategy paid off. This victory marked Derani's second IMSA championship and the first for Sims. On the podcast today, Alexander Sims joins us to discuss his year in racing, alongside Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner, and your host Martyn Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices