The Race F1 Podcast

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the first Dutch Grand Prix for 36 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Belgian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Claire Cottingham and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look ahead to the restart of the F1 season and highlight the drivers and teams that need to do better - and there's a few surprising choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferrari has a power unit upgrade for sometime after the August break, but how will it impact the battle for third in the championship with McLaren and its long term prospects? Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to answer that question, and many more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumblings about unusual engine performance between Mercedes and Honda, Aston Martin's attempts to overturn Sebastian Vettel's Hungarian Grand Prix exclusion, Daniel Ricciardo's struggles and the latest moves in the F1 driver market are on the agenda. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain all, and make some sense of the performance swings between Red Bull and Mercedes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a thrilling F1 race at the Hungaroring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Red Bull's petition to review Lewis Hamilton's British Grand Prix penalty and plenty of verbal shots fired in the Hungarian Grand Prix paddock, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to explain why the stewards were unimpressed and what it means for the title battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to delve into Formula 1's 2022 regulations and what we learned from the show car recently unveiled at Silverstone. Will the cars really look like that? Will they make following easier? And what impact might it have on the competitive order? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to look back at the inaugural sprint race ahead of the British Grand Prix, both to judge how well the format worked, and who thrived - and failed - in the face of this new challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how F1's first sprint qualifying race weekend could impact the Silverstone weekend, as well as looking ahead to the Red Bull v Mercedes battle, evaluating Esteban Ocon's form compared to Fernando Alonso and remembering Carlos Reutemann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes, Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Styrian Grand PrixFor your free introductory case of eight hand-selected craft beers, visit www.beer52.com/race or use the code RACE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the French Grand Prix.To join The Race Members' Club and have the chance to ask your questions in our Formula 1 race review podcasts head to https://the-race.com/membersclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferrari has decided against adopting the split turbo design for its all-important 2022 power unit despite working on the design. Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to explain why Ferrari has decided to pursue a different and its prospects for next year. There's also a discussion of the situation of the Williams team after the decision to part company with team principal Simon Roberts, the Mercedes team's tyre troubles and Alpine's puzzling form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Quinn and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-revealed features from the F1 2021 game, which will be released next month, including the 'Braking Point' story mode, changes to career gameplay and even new replay features Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With five races of the season complete, we draw some early conclusions on the progress of Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez after their moves to new teams for 2021. Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell to discuss who is thriving, who is struggling - and more importantly, why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIA has written to teams warning them of more stringent flexible bodywork, but what does this mean for Red Bull in its close battle with Mercedes. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss this and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We thought this episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast would be of interest to our listeners because it features ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean. He joins Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand to talk about how he's adapted his driving style to IndyCar and how much he's enjoying his new racing life. If you enjoy it and have an interest in IndyCar, you can subscribe to The Race IndyCar Podcast from your podcast supplier of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Spanish Grand Prix This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Living. For more information, visit escapadeliving.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Portuguese Grand Prix This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Living. For more information, visit escapadeliving.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alpine and Alonso have had a difficult start to the 2021 Formula 1 season. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain why, as well as looking at why many of the other big-name moves have not hit the ground running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at all the action from the Emilia Romagna Grand PrixThis episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Living. For more information, visit escapadeliving.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss James Allison's imminent promotion to chief technical officer at Mercedes, as well as the emerging McLaren v Ferrari battle, Nico Hulkenberg's Aston Martin reserve gig and looking ahead to Imola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Quinn, Glenn Freeman and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to F1 2021, the latest edition of the F1 gaming series, and discuss what they want to see in it and future versions of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take an in-depth look at the disadvantages of the low-rake concepts used by Mercedes and Aston Martin and what can be done to tackle the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the 2021 Formula 1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Living. For more information, visit escapadeliving.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell, Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2021 Formula 1 season - and evaluate the chances of a genuine fight for the world championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Red Bull was on top during pre-season testing, there are suggestions Mercedes was overplaying its problems. Karun Chandhok and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into just how serious its problems are and why there really is a chance of a close fight at the front in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might think you've heard it all before when it comes to Mercedes not being fast in testing, only to dominate. But based on the third and final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, it genuinely has work to do. Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Mercedes set the pace, the W12 proved to be a tricky car to drive, while Red Bull piled on the miles and McLaren caught the eye. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw with all the news from the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss all the news, lap times and technical revelations of the opening day of Bahrain pre-season testing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF21 and the team's hopes for the new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Williams FW43B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Aston Martin F1 car, and also take a look at the Alpine A521 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-launched Mercedes W12 and explain where it has made gains both in terms of the chassis and engine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Red Bull RB16B and its chances of taking the fight to Mercedes in 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to examine the newly-launched Alfa Romeo C41 and the Sauber’s team’s chances of an upturn in form Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look at the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT02, which has revealed more detail than might be expected of a car that's the team hopes can be consistently at the front of the midfield pack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to analyse the new McLaren MCL35M and what it reveals about the impact of the change to Mercedes engines. There's also a look at McLaren's prospects for the season, as well as all the news from the launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The F1 Commission has approved the introduction of an engine freeze in 2022, which means Red Bull can run Honda engines from next season on a continuation basis. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the implications, and how far F1’s plan for Saturday sprint races has progressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 drive confirmed for 2021, but not beyond, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons for and the implications of the dealFor more on Hamilton's new contract from The Race:How a charity delayed Hamilton's deal and hints at 2022 stay - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-a-charity-delayed-hamiltons-deal-and-hints-at-2022-stay/Why Hamilton's new deal may usher in F1's Verstappen era - https://the-race.com/formula-1/why-hamiltons-new-deal-may-usher-in-f1s-verstappen-era/Everything you need to know about Hamilton's new deal - https://the-race.com/formula-1/hamiltons-new-mercedes-f1-deal-everything-you-need-to-know/Who wins from Hamilton's one-year Mercedes deal? Our verdicts - https://the-race.com/formula-1/who-wins-from-hamiltons-one-year-mercedes-deal-our-verdicts/VIDEO: The questions posed by Hamilton's new one-year Mercedes deal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2U7Y65w3M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Formula 1’s launch season getting under way next week, we run through the 10 teams and their priorities for their not-so-new cars. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give their verdictsFor more on 2021's launch season and expectations of each team from The Race:Gary Anderson: Writing off 2021 to focus on 2022 is foolhardy https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-anderson-writing-off-2021-to-focus-on-2022-is-foolhardy/How Williams will tackle its 2021 recovery dilemma - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-williams-will-tackle-its-2021-f1-dilemma/The short-term pain AlphaTauri's 60% windtunnel move may cause - https://the-race.com/formula-1/the-short-term-pain-alphatauris-60-windtunnel-move-may-cause/Aston Martin spends tokens on new survival cell - https://the-race.com/formula-1/aston-martin-spends-f1-tokens-on-new-survival-cell/What actually happens at an F1 seat fitting - https://the-race.com/formula-1/what-actually-happens-at-an-f1-seat-fitting/VIDEO: The new F1 2021 rules that are worrying Mercedes most - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAV7By7ekY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into Charles Leclerc’s qualities as an F1 driver, and explain whey they rate him so highly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even Colin McRae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can they upset the established order in their respective teams, and what exactly do we mean by number two driver? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss two of the most intriguing transfers heading into the new campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenson Button returns to the Williams team he drove for in his rookie F1 season in 2000 having agreed to take up a role as ‘special advisor’. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss what Button’s new job involves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Alpine and Aston Martin have been in the headlines already, with a big contrast in the early impressions of the new-look teams. Gary Anderson, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss their prospects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.