The Race F1 Podcast

Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm jump on the pod to discuss Monday's breaking news that Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams. They explain why the Spaniard has opted for the Grove team over Sauber-Audi and Alpine, and consider whether Williams now have one of the strongest driver line-ups on the grid. They also discuss the news that Red Bull are sticking with Sergio Perez - for the foreseeable future at least - and explain what the Sainz news means for the rest of the driver market.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw to discuss how George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, only to be disqualified hours later, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton inheriting victory. They explain the theories for Russell being underweight, discuss whether there's any merit in claims that Hamilton was a more deserving victor, and ruminate over loads more storylines from the race.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm (from an airport hotel in Brussels) as they unpack the news that former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is taking up a senior role in Audi's F1 programme, as part of a reshuffle that's seen Andreas Seidl exit the project.Following that, they discuss the latest on Alpine, with Renault looking increasingly likely to drop its works Formula 1 engine in favour of a Mercedes customer deal.And finally, Edd and Scott answer questions from The Race Members' Club about Max Verstappen, following the Dutchman's tempestuous race in Hungary. And don't worry if your question isn't answered - there'll be another Q&A podcast for members' later this week.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect a Hungarian Grand Prix full of talking points, including Oscar Piastri's maiden win, Lando Norris' apparent reluctance to comply with team orders, Max Verstappen's clash with Lewis Hamilton over P3, and much more.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Val Khorounzhiy sit down together in Budapest to catch up on the latest happenings in F1. First up, Scott explains Toyota's surprise potential F1 alliance with Haas, and what it means given the team's existing (and recently renewed) deal with Ferrari. Next up, our trio discuss Esteban Ocon's mooted switch to the American team, and why he would be a good fit - if the deal goes ahead. And finally, there's a look ahead to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, and whether we'll see improved fortunes for both Ferrari and Sergio Perez...Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pressure is piling on Sergio Perez after another disappointing weekend at Silverstone, with rumours intensifying that Red Bull could replace him, despite the Mexican only recently signing a contract extension. So should we expect him to be sacked as Max Verstappen's team mate, and if he is who might replace him? And furthermore, how did Red Bull get itself into such a mess with its drivers? Mark Hughes and Dutch TV commentator Nelson Valkenburg join Edd Straw to discuss all of these topics, and more...Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in February, when Lewis Hamilton's shock 2025 move to Ferrari was announced, you could argue it made a lot of sense - his Mercedes team were in poor form and Ferrari looked to be on the up. Fast forward five months, and would Hamilton still make the same move, given Ferrari's current problems and Mercedes' winning resurgence? And is he now feeling any regret? Those questions are answered in today's pod by Edd Straw, Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman, who also tackle a host of other questions sent in by those in The Race Members' Club.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw in Silverstone to discuss a thrilling British Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton. They explain how Hamilton was able to snap a two-and-a-half-year win drought, thanks in part to some strategic errors from McLaren.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the British Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Haas announcing the signing of British rookie Ollie Bearman. They explain why the team have decided to put their faith in the Ferrari protege, and who might partner him in 2025.After that, they turn their attention to what is sure to be the weekend's big talking point: Whether we can expect more fireworks from Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at Silverstone, after their controversial run-in in Austria. Does Norris need to change his approach to racing Verstappen? Will Verstappen be under more scrutiny from the stewards? Edd and Scott dig into these questions and more.And finally, Edd and Scott assess the news that former Mercedes powertrains boss Andy Cowell is joining Aston Martin as CEO, replacing Martin Whitmarsh.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes (in Austria) join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, that was decided by an incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that handed victory to George Russell. Whose fault was the clash? And what does it mean for how Norris and Verstappen race each other in the future? Those are two of the topics debated and discussed in a bumper race review episode.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix, Alpine confirmed it had hired former Benetton and Renault Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor. Briatore ran the Enstone team for two spells under different guises, leading them to several titles along the way, but he exited amid scandal following the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix race-fixing incident. So why is he back now? And what does it mean for Alpine in the long- and short-term? Answering those questions are Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and 'Team Enstone' specialist Damien Smith, author of the recent book 'Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1'.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes to unpick a fascinating Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen after the Dutch driver was pushed all the way by McLaren's Lando Norris. The question is, was this a missed opportunity for McLaren and should it have been Norris on the top step of the podium?Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is performance converging at the front of the F1 field or have Red Bull just had some circuit-specific struggles of late that have given its rivals the chance of victory? That's the big question heading into the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, a track where Red Bull would typically be expected to dominate and where Max Verstappen has won two years in a row. Edd Straw and guests Mark Hughes and Diego Mejia (from The Race en Español and Fox Sports Mexico) look at that topic, plus whether Sergio Perez can get back on track after his recent dip in form, and what a change to the superlicence rules could mean for Mercedes starlet Kimi Antonelli.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Russell headlines this episode of the pod, as Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson answer more questions from listeners, including one on whether Russell's racecraft is costing him victories. There are also questions on Max Verstappen's future, RB's driver conundrum, what tyres the safety car uses, the future of the Canadian Grand Prix, and more! Oh, and there's also a cameo from Glenn Freeman, who is drafted in to answer a question on - who else - Jacques Villeneuve.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the episode before last, we gave you our reaction as we got a first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules. On this episode, as the FIA fights to lock down the details and the 10 teams jostle to get the outcomes they want, host Edd Straw and guests Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes take a close look at the 6 key battles set to be fought before the rules are finalised, including question marks over weight, car speed and active aero.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss a thrilling wet/dry Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal that was eventually won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. But will McLaren and Mercedes rue a missed opportunity to beat the world champion? And what on earth happened to Ferrari's Monaco pace?Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the first official look at Formula 1’s 2026 car rules was revealed by the FIA, join Edd Straw and Ben Anderson for a quick-fire run through of all the key details - including dropping the drag reduction system as we know it - and our thoughts on the new direction.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Red Bull have re-signed Sergio Perez to a new two-year deal. They discuss why the world champion team have decided to stick with the Mexican, but why the new deal may not be all that it seems. They also explain what Perez's situation means for the wider F1 driver market, and in particular for Carlos Sainz, who is leaving Ferrari at the end of 2024, and Esteban Ocon, who was recently announced to be leaving Alpine at the end of the current season.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After his heroics in Monaco, host Edd Straw and guests Ben Andersonn and Josh Suttill discuss whether Charles Leclerc is now ready to challenge for a title, irrespective of whether Ferrari can give him the car he needs. They also look ahead to 2025, when Leclerc will go up against a new team-mate in Lewis Hamilton.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Lewis Hamilton struggling to get the better of George Russell? Could Red Bull's slight downturn in form lead to Max Verstappen jumping ship to Mercedes? And has Ocon's latest team-mate tangle cost him any last hope he had at landing a seat at one of F1's top tier teams? Those are just three of the questions sent in by The Race Members' Club that Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Glenn Freeman tackle on this episode of the pod.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined, from Monte Carlo, by Mark Hughes, Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, and local hero Charles Leclerc finally breaking his home race curse. They also discuss why Red Bull struggled for pace, as well as discussing all the other big talking points from the race, and answering questions from listeners.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, and answer some more questions from listeners, sent in after Imola. Included are questions on whether we should expect wins to be shared around from now on, plus whether Sergio Perez should be under pressure as a result.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw and Mark Hughes (both on the ground in Imola) to review the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Alex Albon signing a new long-term deal with Williams. They explain why Albon has re-signed with the team, including why he didn't have many realistic options elsewhere, and what the deal means for Williams.After that, Edd and the team look ahead to this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, and specifically to the significant upgrade home favourites Ferrari are bringing to the race. They also discuss why Charles Leclerc has changed race engineers ahead of the event, and the significance of Ferrari's two new hires, who have moved across from rivals Mercedes.And the episode is rounded out with some more questions from listeners, including ones on Andretti and on F1's tyre rules.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss whether McLaren, having spectacularly ended its win drought in Miami with Lando Norris, will be a regular threat (and indeed race winner) for the rest of the season. They also tackle a host of listener questions on both McLaren and Norris, and a variety of other topics.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a weekend of trawling the paddock in Miami, Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw and Glenn Freeman to discuss the latest on Red Bull's soon-to-be-departing tech supremo, Adrian Newey. Included within that discussion are a host of questions from The Race Members' Club, including one on whether Newey could end up working for either F1 or the FIA if he doesn't join another team. There's also an update about how Newey's departure might impact Max Verstappen's future, with Mark bringing us rumours of possible mixed feelings in the Verstappen camp.Plus, the Edd, Mark and Glenn discuss how likely it is that Mercedes protégé Kimi Antonelli will make an early F1 debut, stepping in for the underperforming Logan Sargeant at Williams. And in a nod to the past, they also answer a question about the controversial 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which relates to today.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidUpgrade your closet with Rhone and use code RACE to save 20% at rhone.com/RACE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined, from Miami, by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to dissect how McLaren and Lando Norris were able to turn the tables on Red Bull and Max Verstappen to take a memorable first victory together.To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's official: Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull Racing. Newey, the team's chief technical officer, will step back from F1 design duties this year and instead focus on Red Bull's RB17 hypercar project before leaving Red Bull altogether in early 2025. But why is Newey leaving? Will he end up joining a rival F1 team? And how will Red Bull cope with the loss of one of F1's most celebrated design geniuses? These are just some of the questions tackled by Edd Straw and guests Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill.If you want to join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm are joined by special guest Guenther Steiner - now an ambassador for the event. They look ahead to this year's race, as well as discussing a number of other topics, including how Steiner feels watching Haas' impressive start to 2024 from a distance, now he's no longer team principal. He also offers his opinion on Andretti's bid to make the Formula 1 grid, and explains how else he's spending his time now he's not running a team.If you want to join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a busy couple of days in the world of F1 news, and Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to unpack it all. First, they discuss Friday's big news: Nico Hulkenberg becoming the first Audi F1 driver signing. Is this a shrewd move on Audi's part, or an uninspired choice? And what might this move mean for Carlos Sainz and the rest of the drivers involved in an increasingly complicated driver market?Secondly, Edd, Mark and Ben assess the bombshell news that design genius Adrian Newey could walk away from Red Bull, amid the turmoil that, despite its dominance on track, has engulfed the team off-track this season. They look at the reasons why Newey could walk and debate where he might land next - if, that is, he decides to stay in F1 at all...If you want to join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Glenn Freeman to host a selection of questions from The Race Members' Club, including ones on whether Max Verstappen is undervalued by fans, why Oscar Piastri has underwhelmed so far this season, and whether Aston Martin would ever drop Lance Stroll.If you want to join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw (in Shanghai) is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen. They discuss why Red Bull's advantage was so big, how McLaren's Lando Norris was able to emerge as best of the rest, where Ferrari's pace disappeared to, and why Lewis Hamilton's weekend was so up and down. And as ever, they also answer a sackful of questions from listeners.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcasts appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss F1's long-awaited return to China, with the Shanghai International Circuit set to play host to a first Grand Prix since 2019. They discuss what fans should expect from the circuit and the event, which includes the first sprint race of the season. After that, Edd, Mark and Scott discuss the latest on Andretti's plans to get onto the F1 grid, with the American team recently opening a new facility in Silverstone.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and special guest Lawrence Barretto, correspondent and presenter for F1.com and Channel 4 F1, to discuss the news that Fernando Alonso has re-committed his future to Aston Martin, with the Spaniard signing a multi-year deal. Our trio discuss why both parties were keen to take this step, ask what they can realistically achieve together, and address whether Alonso's age might impact their potential. After that, Edd, Ben and Lawrence take a look at how Alonso's signing affects the rest of the driver market for 2024, before turning their attention back to Aston Martin and assessing the team's long-term potential.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to tackle a range of topics posed by listeners, including whether Verstappen's dominance means that he'll be rusty in wheel-to-wheel situations in the future. There are also questions on Hamilton's motivation level, Lance Stroll's future, and more!Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined, from Suzuka, by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to look back on the Japanese Grand Prix. It proved another dominant victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen, but behind him and team-mate Sergio Perez an extremely intriguing strategic battle played out, resulting in some fantastic track action. We assess it all before answering a host of questions from the race members' club.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill to look ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, and in particular why bringing the race forward on the calendar has made Suzuka an even better barometer of team progress and development direction. They also discuss the shock departure of David Sanchez from McLaren's technical team, catch up on the news that there's a deal in place for Formula 1 owner Liberty Media to buy MotoGP promoter Dorna, and chat about the progress made in 2024 by RB's Yuki Tsunoda, and whether Japan's sole F1 driver is doing enough to stay on the grid long-term.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast appFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercedes' courtship of Max Verstappen stepped up a notch recently, with Toto Wolff making more admiring comments about him, but could that move really be on for the future, or is the Silver Arrows chief just trying to stir the pot and inflict more uncertainty on an already fractious Red Bull squad? That's one of the topics debated by Edd Straw, Scott-Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson on this episode.They also look in more depth at Mercedes troubled start to the season, after tech chief James Allison revealed a little more about their issues, before moving down the grid to talk about Haas, with Scott having recently caught up with the team's charismatic former boss Guenther Steiner.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After his sensational victory in Australia, Edd Straw, Glenn Freeman and Scott Mitchell-Malm convene to discuss Carlos Sainz, and in particular why the Spaniard is still underrated by some, and how much Ferrari might come to rue their decision to split with him for 2025 (even with Lewis Hamilton incoming). They also discuss the fallout from the decision to penalise Fernando Alonso's defensive driving in Melbourne, and whether it sets and precedent for the future. And finally, our trio tackle a host of questions from listeners, including whether Mercedes' current plight mirrors that of Williams' fall from grace.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw to unpack an incident-packed, storyline heavy Australian Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen suffer a surprise DNF, Fernando Alonso get penalised, and Carlos Sainz return from illness to deliver a first win of the season for Ferrari.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Melbourne-based motorsport journalist and podcaster Michael Lamonato to look ahead to this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. They discuss how the event has gone from strength to strength in recent years and take a look at the contrasting fortunes of the nation's home drivers heading into the race. On the one hand you have McLaren's Oscar Piastri, seemingly on the verge of a major breakthrough, and growing in stature back home, and on the other you have RB's Daniel Ricciardo, so long Australia's golden boy, but who currently seems to be fighting to keep his F1 career alive.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Diego Mejia to discuss 6 things we still don't know about F1 2024, including how fast Red Bull really is, whether Ferrari can be quick on all types of circuit, and whether McLaren are going to come on strong.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss how, with just two races gone, the pressure is already ramping up for Daniel Ricciardo at RB, while over at Mercedes, the return of some familiar issues has potentially left Lewis Hamilton feeling vindicated about his impending move to Ferrari. Ben, Glenn and Edd also tackle a host of questions from The Race Members' Club, including ones on McLaren's form, how to close up the field, and the thorny issue of the sprint weekend format.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw and Samarth Kanal in Jeddah to discuss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and in particular Ollie Bearman's remarkable F1 debut for Ferrari, after his surprise call up to replace the unwell Carlos Sainz. The team also discuss more off-track issues for Red Bull, the return of unwanted issues for Mercedes, the unusual tactics used by Haas to bag a point, and why Max Verstappen was able to win again at a canter.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a bonus in this feed, we present The Race F1 Briefing: The Race's new short-form podcast, released on all four days of each F1 race weekend. In this episode, join James Baldwin for a quick-fire run through all of the big F1 headlines from Friday in Saudi Arabia, including a recap of qualifying, news of Ollie Bearman's surprise F1 debut, and a fresh crisis for Red Bull Racing.If you enjoy the show, search for The Race F1 Briefing in your podcast app of choice and like, follow or subscribe.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the apparent civil war raging at Red Bull. While all is looking rosy on-track for the world champions, off-track the team seems in turmoil, with Max Verstappen's father Jos effectively calling for team boss Christian Horner to step down following the internal investigation into his conduct. What will happen next, and what implications will this fallout have on the future of F1's star driver? Those are two of the questions tackled on this topic, before conversation shifts to another controversy: the allegations against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Next up there's chat about Alpine's rough week, with the team announcing a pair of resignations and a new technical structure, and finally we round off the episode by answering a selection of questions from The Race Members' Club.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.Click here to take our quick survey about your podcast habits and you could win £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchersJoin The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, in which reigning champion Max Verstappen stamped his authority with a convincing victory. But could Charles Leclerc have run him closer, had the Ferrari driver not experienced brake issues? That's one of many questions tackled on today's analysis packed pod.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss the news that Red Bull Racing Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has been cleared by his team’s parent company following an investigation into allegations about his conduct.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.FEBRUARY IS FREE! Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's race week! Ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to look ahead to the 2024 F1 season. Amongst the topics discussed are Red Bull's ominous testing pace (and whether Ferrari or Mercedes might be able to carry a fight to the world champions), how Sergio Perez might approach going up against team-mate Max Verstappen again this season, why McLaren should win at least one race this year, 2024-specific rule tweaks, and much more.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.FEBRUARY IS FREE! Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal to assess the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. With all the times now banked, they take a close look at the pecking order and explain why it could be closer at the front than first thought. Plus we have pace analysis from Mark Hughes and a review of Mercedes' suspension by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson.Join The Race's GridRival league and you could win $5000. Free to join. Free to play. Click here to sign up.FEBRUARY IS FREE! Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.