The Race F1 Podcast Podcast

7 important things we learnt over the 2023 F1 season from 2023-12-11T11:14

Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Sean 'Virtual Statman' Kelly join Edd Straw to run through a list of seven important things we learnt about F1 in 2023, including who the fastest driver is ove...

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How the teams fired back in F1's latest political plot twist from 2023-12-07T15:58

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss the surprise early controversy of the F1 off-season, with the FIA beginning an investigation into allegations about “information of a confidential nat...

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Ranking the Top 10 F1 drivers of 2023 from 2023-12-05T11:22

We've got a bumper episode for you this week, as Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to present The Race's Top 10 F1 drivers of 2023. We created our list ...

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Will any of the young drivers testing in Abu Dhabi actually make it to F1? from 2023-11-29T15:45

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to round-up the final track action of the 2023 season: The end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi. They discuss whether any of the young drivers who go...

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Abu Dhabi GP: Who starred as the final battles of the season were fought? from 2023-11-26T22:12:32

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look back on the final race of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi. They discuss how Max Verstappen made victory his once more, how Mercedes, McLaren ...

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Why the Mercedes-Ferrari battle for P2 matters + Should F1 ditch Monaco? from 2023-11-23T00:00

Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to look ahead to the final race of the 2023 F1 season in Abu Dhabi. There's a particular focus on the scores still left to be settled this year, includ...

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Las Vegas GP: Our thoughts on the track, opening ceremony&pre-race hype from 2023-11-16T12:15

Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm on the ground in Las Vegas, as they look ahead to arguably the most hyped race in F1 history. They share their initial views on the venue and circuit, discuss...

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Track limits: We debate how to fix F1's most contentious issue from 2023-11-13T00:00

Track limits - it's become a phrase we hear nearly every Grand Prix weekend, with drivers, journalists, commentators and fans all having their say on drivers straying beyond the limits of the circu...

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'When will age catch up with Alonso?' We answer YOUR F1 questions from 2023-11-08T11:32

A technical hitch meant we couldn't answer your questions in our Brazilian GP review podcast, so to put that right we've got a bumper mid-week episode for you, featuring a massive selection of ques...

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12 months from last win, are Mercedes poised to strike again? from 2023-11-02T00:00

Valentin Khorounzhiy and special guest Lito Cavalcanti, a Brazilian journalist and broadcaster, join host Edd Straw to look ahead to the Brazilian Grand Prix, scene of Mercedes' last victory in For...

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Mexican GP: Home nightmare for Perez as Verstappen wins again from 2023-10-30T07:07

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss a Mexican Grand Prix in which there were contrasting fortunes for home favourite Sergio Perez and Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen, ex...

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Can under pressure Perez re-boot his season on home soil? from 2023-10-25T11:31

Edd Straw is joined by a returning Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Diego Mejía, of Fox Sports Mexico and The Race en español, to look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix - a potentially pivotal r...

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United States GP: Should Hamilton have beaten Verstappen before DQ? from 2023-10-23T05:19

Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where Max Verstappen picked up a Sprint and GP double, but it was far f...

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Have the FIA singled out Hamilton unfairly? Plus, the Austin form-guide from 2023-10-18T10:14

Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the FIA's decision to revisit Lewis Hamilton's track crossing punishment in Qatar, and ask whether it's unfair to single Hamilton out on the...

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How Verstappen is redefining what it is to be an elite F1 driver from 2023-10-15T23:00

Mark Hughes and special guest Erik van Haren, from Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, join Edd Straw to take a 360-degree look at the phenomenon that is Max Verstappen, and whether he has redefined what...

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Is F1 doing enough about driver welfare? from 2023-10-12T13:33

Josh Suttill, Jonny Reynolds and very special guest Dr Chris Tyler join Edd Straw for an in-depth discussion about whether F1 needs to do more to protect drivers, in the wake of the extremely chall...

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FIA give Andretti green light to join grid - but will F1 do the same? from 2023-10-03T13:23

Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Andretti’s bid for a new Formula 1 entry has been approved by the FIA. They discuss what this news really means for the American...

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Analysing F1's evolving team-mate battles from 2023-10-01T23:00

Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw for a deep dive into F1 team-mates, starting with a discussion on the ingredients that make-up a great duo, and followed by a look at how the tea...

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Japanese GP: Is McLaren now Red Bull's greatest long-term threat? from 2023-09-24T16:57

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, in which a Max Verstappen win sealed the constructors' title for Red Bull and McLaren looked to esta...

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Piastri’s new deal + Does Ricciardo deserve to stay at AlphaTauri? from 2023-09-20T23:00

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss Oscar Piastri's new deal with McLaren, whe...

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Singapore GP: What really went wrong for Red Bull from 2023-09-17T22:34:14

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix, where Red Bull's record run was halted. They explain why the world champions suffered a dip in form, and how ...

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Zhou's new Sauber deal + how flexi-wing changes will impact Singapore from 2023-09-14T09:51

Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal with Sauber and to look ahead to this weekend's Grand Prix in Singapore, which will take place on a new...

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Could Verstappen's rivals do what he's doing in the Red Bull? from 2023-09-10T23:00

Red Bull boss Christian Horner was recently moved to say that he doesn't think that there's anyone in the world who could match Max Verstappen's performances in this year's Red Bull RB19. But is he...

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What Hamilton's new deal and Perez uncertainty means for the driver market from 2023-09-07T14:46

Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw todiscuss how Lewis Hamilton's new deal with Mercedes, and the uncertainty surrounding Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, might affect the driver marke...

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Italian GP: Could Ferrari have done anything more to stop Red Bull? from 2023-09-04T00:55

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which saw Max Verstappen and Red Bull claim a record-breaking win in the face of strong resistance fro...

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Dutch GP: How Verstappen dodged the Zandvoort pitfalls from 2023-08-28T00:16

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw direct from Zandvoort, to discuss how home favourite Max Verstappen was able to see off the twin challenges of poor weather and a charging Fernand...

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9 things we want to see in the second half of the F1 season from 2023-08-22T23:00

It's race week! Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, host Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman to run through the nine things they'd like to see over the remaining 10 races,...

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How Piastri has proved his class - and why he could usurp Norris from 2023-08-10T00:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess Oscar Piastri's maiden F1 season so far, including how he's performing relative to lofty expectations. They also discuss what m...

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Report card: Grading the teams at the halfway point from 2023-08-07T00:00

It's time to grab the report cards as Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run the rule over every team on the F1 grid and grade them for their performance relative to expectations over ...

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The Alpine omnishambles and what it means for its F1 future from 2023-08-03T00:00

For the second successive season Alpine heads into Formula 1's summer break reeling from a bombshell announcement. This time it's as a result of a slightly earlier, in-house decision to part ways w...

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Belgian GP: Verstappen makes it look easy (again) from 2023-07-30T22:15

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix weekend in which Max Verstappen stamped his authority over the rest of the field once more. Follow The ...

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3 big F1 controversies in waiting from 2023-07-27T08:23

Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to chat about three potential F1 controversies bubbling away in the background that could become big talking points in the near ...

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Hungarian GP: Why Hamilton couldn't turn pole into victory bid from 2023-07-24T00:30

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look back at a fascinating Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in which Lewis Hamilton took pole, but Max Verstappen took another victor...

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All eyes on Ricciardo as F1 heads to Hungary from 2023-07-20T00:00

Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return at the Hungaroring, with the eight-time Grand Prix winner taking over the AlphaTauri seat vacated ...

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Why is the Verstappen-Red Bull package so good - and who's best placed to stop them? from 2023-07-17T00:00

Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the reasons behind Max Verstappen's and Red Bull's comprehensive dominance in F1 this season. They also debate which of Red Bull's rivals are ...

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Ricciardo's return: Why AlphaTauri turned to him after dumping De Vries from 2023-07-11T20:43

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Nyck de Vries being dropped from the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team’s line-up, with eight-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo being drafted in as his r...

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British GP: McLaren is back...or is it? from 2023-07-10T00:05

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to explain McLaren's revival and discuss whether it's sustainable, and hit all the other big talking points from another classic Bri...

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Edd's British Grand Prix road trip to two F1 factories from 2023-07-06T00:00

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK’s famous ‘motorsport valley’. First, Edd pays a visit to Alpine’s H...

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Austrian GP: Untangling track limits and Ferrari's turnaround from 2023-07-02T23:23

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of F1's second sprint weekend of the season at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, including Ferrari's s...

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Hollywood investment and a big upgrade: Austrian GP preview from 2023-06-29T00:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. They discuss the Hollywood A-listers who have invested in Alpi...

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Is Lance Stroll holding Aston Martin back? from 2023-06-25T23:00

While Fernando Alonso has starred, team-mate Lance Stroll's results have been less spectacular in 2023. Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss whether he's too weak a link ...

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The upcoming F1 decision that could have a massive impact on racing from 2023-06-22T00:00

For many F1 fans, tyres are a boring necessity - essential to the sport, but dull to talk about. On this episode of the pod (which we promise is far from dull), Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchel...

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Canadian GP: Red Bull's advantage smaller, but Verstappen still has enough from 2023-06-19T06:29

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss another Red Bull victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, though Max Verstappen's domination was perhaps not quite so profound this time aro...

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Why Ferrari won at Le Mans but is failing in F1 from 2023-06-15T01:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Sam Smith join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s much celebrated victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and ask why the marque got it right at the first time of asking in the world’s...

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What makes Adrian Newey so special - and will there ever be another? from 2023-06-12T00:00

Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to chat about F1's most talked about technical mind: Adrian Newey. The Red Bull tech chief looks set to add another two world titles to his already bul...

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F1's surprise technical director move explained from 2023-06-07T16:48

Mark Hughes and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the surprise news that James Key will join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team as its technical director in September, following his exit from McLaren...

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Spanish GP: How Mercedes won the race behind Verstappen from 2023-06-04T23:56

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's dominance, evaluate the true impact of the recent Mercedes upgrades and explain why Ferrari and Aston Martin weren't at thei...

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McLaren's statement signing&Ferrari's season-defining upgrades from 2023-05-31T16:27:07

On the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw in Barcelona to discuss the news that McLaren have signed Rob Marshall - a key part of Red Bull’s technical team since the ...

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Monaco GP: Did Alonso and Aston Martin miss victory shot? from 2023-05-29T00:49

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that was enlivened by rain and Max Verstappen's most hard-fought win of the season. Follow The Race on Ins...

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The inside line on Aston Martin's new Honda engine deal from 2023-05-24T05:00

Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Aston Martin's sensational new deal with Honda, which will see them use the Japanese marque's power units from 2026 in an exclusive wo...

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Explaining Sainz and Ferrari's 'tougher than ever' 2023 from 2023-05-21T23:00

With no Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to review, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to delve into Carlos Sainz's season, why it's been so tough for Ferrari and the reasons for it not delivering on its...

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Why Imola F1 race had to be cancelled from 2023-05-17T16:52

Valentin Khorounzhiy and Jonny Reynolds join Edd Straw to discuss the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, owing to heavy flooding in the area. They discuss why the race had to b...

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Why Imola upgrades are make or break for Mercedes from 2023-05-17T02:00

Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes' long-awaited upgrade package, which arrives at this weekend's Grand Prix in Imola. They detail how Mercedes got to this point, what ...

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Aston Martin-Honda plan and Alpine’s meltdown from 2023-05-14T23:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss the big stories in F1, including Aston Martin's mooted Honda deal, Laurent Rossi's impact on Alpine and whether Daniel Ricciar...

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10 years without victory, but is Alonso better than ever? from 2023-05-11T02:00

This week marks a decade since Fernando Alonso last stood on the top step of a Grand Prix podium - a remarkable statistic given the success he'd had up to that point. Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman...

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Perez vs Verstappen: Will Red Bull allow a straight title fight? from 2023-05-04T19:54

On the eve of the Miami Grand Prix, Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Ben Anderson to look at the intra-team title battle that's shaping up at Red Bull between two-time champion Max Verstappe...

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Azerbaijan GP: Perez's street supremacy and pitlane crowding from 2023-04-30T21:39

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first of F1's modified sprint weekends. Amongst other things, they discuss Sergio Perez doing the double ...

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Your questions answered ahead of F1’s return in Baku from 2023-04-25T23:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to answer listeners' questions on everything to do with F1 in 2023, ahead of F1's return this weekend with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Fol...

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BONUS: Answering your questions on F1 history - Charity special from 2023-04-24T16:30

We've got a bonus episode for you on the feed today from our sister show, Bring Back V10s, the podcast that celebrates an era of F1 that was loud on and off track. This particular episode is a very...

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What Mercedes’ shock technical reshuffle means from 2023-04-21T17:57:06

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes’ sudden technical reshuffle, which has seen two of it’s senior personnel swap jobs, with James Allison returning to the role o...

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Debating F1's ideal race weekend format from 2023-04-16T23:00

Valentin Khorounzhiy, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to ask whether F1 really needs to change its event format and, if so, what would be the ideal structure for a race weekend....

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10 things we’ve learned from F1 2023 so far from 2023-04-12T23:00

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm convene to review the key talking points of the three-race 'mini-season' that kicked off the season and explain why Red Bull is so quick, what Ferrari and Merced...

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Ferrari’s review and car upgrade plan from 2023-04-09T23:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the validity of Ferrari’s petition to review Carlos Sainz’s Australian Grand Prix penalty and the limitations of its car concept. Foll...

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How Hulkenberg has hit the ground running in F1 return from 2023-04-06T21:40

Ben Anderson and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to explain Nico Hulkenberg's strong start to the season with Haas and why nobody should be surprised he's proving so effective. We've been shortlis...

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Australian GP: Explaining F1's restart controversy from 2023-04-02T17:25

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to review the Australian Grand Prix, not only in terms of how it played out on track but also the red flag and restart controversies that led to a...

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Is F1 missing Daniel Ricciardo? from 2023-03-30T18:02

On the eve of the first Australian Grand Prix to take place without Daniel Ricciardo since 2011, Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss how big a vacuum he has left and what h...

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Inside Williams’ positive start to the Vowles era from 2023-03-27T00:00

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into the relatively good start made by Williams in the 2023 F1 season based on its very modest expectations and evaluate how the James Vo...

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Explaining McLaren's shock technical shake-up from 2023-03-23T18:32

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the news that McLaren are reshuffling their technical department after a shaky start to the season, with Technical Director James Key par...

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Why Porsche's F1 plans appear to be over from 2023-03-23T00:36

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain why Porsche's hopes to come into F1 have run aground and why one of the world's most celebrated car-makers couldn't make it work. We've been shortlis...

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Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso’s non-penalty and Red Bull tension from 2023-03-20T05:48

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain why Alonso lost, then regained, his third place finish at Jeddah and the race management challenges in the Red Bull camp after Sergio P...

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SPECIAL: The making of Villeneuve Pironi, F1's new mega doc from 2023-03-16T03:00

On March 18th a new feature-length documentary entitled Villeneuve Pironi: Racing’s Untold Tragedy is coming to Sky Documentaries in the UK. It tells the powerful story of two of Formula 1’s fastes...

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Can Ferrari take the fight to Red Bull? from 2023-03-13T01:00

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was upbeat about its prospects for the rest of the season after the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can it really challenge Red Bull for the title? Scott Mitchell-Malm and Be...

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What's gone wrong for Mercedes? from 2023-03-10T01:00

Mark Hughes and Edd Straw delve into the Mercedes W14 and its troubles, asking what's gone wrong, how it can be fixed and how long it will take. Click here to join our 2023 GridRival Fantasy Leag...

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Bahrain GP: How Red Bull made the perfect start to F1 2023 from 2023-03-06T01:04

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back on the 2023 F1 season opener in Bahrain, which was dominated by Red Bull with Max Verstappen running out a convincing winner ahead of...

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Aston Martin's Bahrain F1 practice shockwaves from 2023-03-03T22:38

Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin set the pace in Friday practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain why a podium finish is possible, even if R...

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F1 2023 season preview from 2023-02-27T20:06

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look ahead to the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, asking if Red Bull really are as strong as they look, how Ferrari looks under new boss Fre...

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Testing day 1: Red Bull's ominous start from 2023-02-23T22:44

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to review the first day of testing in Bahrain, with the help of Mark Hughes analysing the times and Gary Anderson taking a close look at the new Red Bull. Foll...

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F1 2023’s big pre-season testing stories from 2023-02-22T00:00

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to preview the Bahrain test, including a look at how the top teams are looking and the best way to learn what you can from pre-season running. Follow T...

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LIVE SHOW: 2023's big rivalries with special guest Ted Kravitz from 2023-02-20T04:00

This episode of The Race F1 Podcast isn’t the same as our usual ones - it was recorded live on Sunday February 12th in front of 300 people at Kings Place in London, as part of the Pod Live sports p...

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Alpine’s 2023 F1 car breaks cover from 2023-02-16T23:54

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw bring you coverage of the Alpine F1 car launch in a podcast recorded on-site at Printworks in London. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out ...

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Why Mercedes have gone for evolution not revolution with new car from 2023-02-15T19:18

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to explain why the Mercedes W14 still features the infamous zero-sidepod design and examine what else has changed about the car. Follow The Rac...

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Why Ferrari is quietly confident about its new car from 2023-02-14T19:30

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the new Ferrari SF-23, with the help of Scott Mitchell-Malm in Maranello. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our l...

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Aggressive Aston Martin and downbeat McLaren from 2023-02-14T00:55

Aston Martin and McLaren launched their 2023 Formula 1 cars on the same day, but the two events had very different feels with one team far more positive than the other. Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw ...

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Alfa Romeo's 'brave' 2023 F1 car explained from 2023-02-07T18:38

We reveal the secrets of the Alfa Romeo C43 in the latest launch season edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into the Sauber team's launch e...

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Ford's F1 return with Red Bull explained from 2023-02-03T22:57

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to reveal all about Ford's return to Formula 1 with Red Bull and how the partnership will work. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebo...

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F1 2023's new car technical trends from 2023-01-30T00:00

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to answer the key questions about 2023's F1 cars, including whether they will converge in design, the key performance areas and if they will get even cl...

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How each F1 team needs to improve in 2023 from 2023-01-23T00:00

With the start of pre-season testing just one month away, we run through the 10 Formula 1 teams to highlight the key area where the need to improve in the new season to be able to make a step forwa...

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The F1 drivers with most to prove in 2023 from 2023-01-19T00:00

F1 drivers have to prove themselves every time they drive the car, but some are under more pressure to do so than others. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to pick out the drivers ...

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Why F1 and the FIA are at war over new teams from 2023-01-12T00:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain the battle between the FIA and F1 over the mooted Andretti Cadillac entry and how it fits in with the wider political landscape. Come ...

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How Russell vs Hamilton will stack up in 2023 from 2023-01-09T00:00

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect George Russell's evolution as a Formula 1 driver, how he really did against his team-mate in 2022 and what his chances are of not only ...

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Andretti and GM's Cadillac F1 bid explained from 2023-01-05T20:50

Jack Benyon and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain what's so compelling about the Andretti/GM F1 bid, how the new Cadillac-branded team will work and what its chances of getting an entry...

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F1's new team push and who could enter from 2023-01-04T17:55

With FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announcing a new teams process is being looked into, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss what that means, who might be interested i...

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The big questions of F1 2023 from 2023-01-01T09:56

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to pick out the big storylines of the 2023 Formula season, including the chances of Mercedes being back in the hunt, the impact of Red Bull's aero...

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Why F1's 2022 regs were a qualified success from 2022-12-19T04:00

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to evaluate the effectiveness of F1's major rules overhaul in 2022 against the objectives set when these ground effect regs were formulated. Come ...

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Can Alpine emerge as an F1 frontrunner? from 2022-12-12T04:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to delve into Alpine's recent progress, its much-vaunted 100-race plan and how Pierre Gasly will slot into its 2023 driver line up. Come and see ...

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Why Aston Martin is poised to make a big step in 2023 from 2022-12-08T04:00

Mark Hughes and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to evaluate Aston Martin's stuttering F1 progress over the past two seasons, and why the move into its new factory should transform the team's fortu...

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Why Vettel's retirement leaves a hole in F1 from 2022-12-05T04:00

Special guest Lee McKenzie and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Sebastian Vettel's retirement, what he's going to do next and his Formula 1 legacy. Come and see us live! For more infor...

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Our Top 10 F1 drivers of 2022 from 2022-12-01T04:00

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw for one of our most popular episodes of the year: Our ranking of the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2022 season. Our Top 10 is based on a ...

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The major consequences of Binotto’s Ferrari resignation from 2022-11-29T13:43

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mattia Binotto's departure from Ferrari. They discuss why the team are splitting with their team principal now, who might be installed ...

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Abu Dhabi test: Alonso makes Aston debut from 2022-11-22T17:59

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw bring you all the news from the final day of on-track running for 2022 - including Fernando Alonso's first drive in an Aston Martin, Pierre Gasly's joy at driving ...

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Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen's victory, Vettel's farewell from 2022-11-20T21:52

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was won, what allowed Charles Leclerc to beat Sergio Perez to second in the championship and say goodbye t...

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Hulkenberg in, Schumacher out at Haas in 2023 from 2022-11-17T05:40

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Nico Hulkenberg is to replace Mick Schumacher at Haas. They consider why Schumacher lost his seat, his likely next move a...

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Brazilian GP: Red Bull row as Russell breaks through from 2022-11-14T06:56

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss F1's newest winner, George Russell, Verstappen ignoring team orders, another clash between Hamilton and Verstappen and all the other ac...

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What’s still to play for in F1 2022 from 2022-11-09T23:25

Brazilian journalist Lito Cavalcanti and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look ahead to the penultimate race of the F1 season at Interlagos and discuss the battles that are still to be won and...

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Is Alonso right to criticise “unprepared” Alpine? from 2022-11-07T04:00

Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss Fernando Alonso’s complaints about Alpine-Renault unreliability and delve into the 41-year-old’s performance level. This podcast is spon...

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Mexican GP: Could Mercedes have denied record-breaking Verstappen? from 2022-10-31T07:54

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect the Mercedes strategy and whether using soft-compound Pirellis could have given it a better shot of victory - or if Max Verstappen was ...

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What Red Bull's cost cap breach penalty means for F1 from 2022-10-29T07:57

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw convene in Mexico City to discuss Red Bull's cost cap accepted breach agreement and its implications. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to downloa...

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What to expect from Audi's F1 works team from 2022-10-26T09:00

Jack Nicholls and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Audi's buy-in of Sauber, which will see the Swiss team competing as the Audi factory team from 2026 onwards. The trio outline what we...

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McLaren's cost cap 'cheating' calls and Ricciardo's 2024 hopes from 2022-10-20T02:43

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss McLaren’s calls for cost cap breach punishments, followed by a deep dive into Daniel Ricciardo’s 2024 F1 aspirations with Michael Lamonato and Mark Hu...

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Why Ferrari's 2022 F1 title bid fell apart from 2022-10-17T03:00

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to deconstruct Ferrari's season and explain where its world championship challenge fell short - and what the chances are of it doing better in 202...

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The battle over Red Bull's F1 cost cap breach from 2022-10-10T23:06

Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's 'minor overspend breach', what the potential penalties are and how F1's cost cap controversy could play out from here. Follow Th...

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Japanese GP review: Controversy, confusion, champion! from 2022-10-09T17:31

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at Max Verstappen's Japanese Grand Prix victory, which sealed his second Formula 1 world championship - as well as the truck-on-track...

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Honda's first steps in possible full return + Hakkinen on Suzuka from 2022-10-05T19:26

Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss a potential small step in a Honda F1 return, while Mika Hakkinen joins us to reveal the secrets of Suzuka ahead of the Japanese Grand ...

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Singapore GP review: Perez's best, Verstappen's worst from 2022-10-02T22:39

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the Singapore Grand Prix and explain the penalty that threatened Sergio Perez's wins, the mistakes made by Lewis Hamilton and Max Versta...

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Red Bull F1 cost cap suspicions explained from 2022-09-30T20:11

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw in Singapore to discuss the bombshell news about two teams - one believed to be Red Bull - expected to be found to have breached cost cap regulati...

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Zhou's new Alfa deal and how team's 2022 decline has hidden his progress from 2022-09-27T16:12:25

Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's new deal with Alfa Romeo for 2023. The duo analyse the Chinese driver's rookie season so far, and explain why he's deserving of keeping his seat...

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Why AlphaTauri had no option but to re-sign Tsunoda from 2022-09-22T20:01

With Yuki Tsunoda's 2023 AlphaTauri F1 deal confirmed, Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss his strengths and weaknesses, the state of the Red Bull junior programme, the i...

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Who should Alpine sign alongside Ocon for 2023? from 2022-09-15T15:38

Alpine has its sights on Pierre Gasly, but might not get him, and has a lengthy shortlist for potential alternatives as it seeks to fill its vacant drive for 2023. Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-M...

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Italian GP review: Flunked finish and Ferrari failure from 2022-09-11T23:37

The FIA's failure to get the race restarted after a late safety car and Ferrari's strategy were the big talking points from the Italian Grand Prix. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Stra...

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Why Porsche has called off F1 move...for now from 2022-09-09T22:57

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain Porsche's announcement that it would not be proceeding with its planned Red Bull partnership, and the real reasons behind the failure of this potentia...

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The Herta controversy and why Alpine wants Gasly from 2022-09-07T17:27

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Pierre Gasly's likely move to Alpine and whether it's the right choice, and make the case for Colton Herta getting his F1 shot with AlphaTauri - not t...

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Dutch GP review: Conspiracy theories and Mercedes strategy errors from 2022-09-05T04:20

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into Yuki Tsunoda's seemingly conveniently-timed stoppage and Lewis Hamilton's strategy gripes on a day when Max Verstappen gave the home...

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How Alpine let Piastri slip into the hands of McLaren from 2022-09-02T23:22

We explain how Alpine got it so wrong with its Oscar Piastri deal in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss the Contract Recognition Board ruling...

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Belgian GP review: Why was Verstappen so stunningly quick at Spa? from 2022-08-28T21:52

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look back at a Belgian Grand Prix in which reigning champion Max Verstappen asserted his dominance once more. But why was Red Bull - and Versta...

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Audi announces F1 entry - the key questions answered from 2022-08-26T22:36

Audi has finally confirmed it will come into Formula 1, but has it set too ambitious a timeline to be successful? That's one of the questions we ask in another edition of The Race F1 Podcast, recor...

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Why McLaren gave up on Daniel Ricciardo from 2022-08-24T20:22

It's official! Ricciardo is out of McLaren for 2023 after an agreement was reached to terminate his contract. Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to explain what went wrong, why and what lies in th...

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F1 is back - what to expect from Spa from 2022-08-24T04:00

Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to resumption of F1 hostilities in the Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps. Coming into round 14 of the season, Red Bull'...

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How Verstappen has become an F1 great, with Dutch journalist Erik van Haren from 2022-08-22T04:07

Special guest Erik van Haren joins Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell to delve into all things Max Verstappen, the Dutch journalist offering his views on Verstappen's many strengths and few weaknesses an...

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Our verdict on who could switch from IndyCar to F1 from 2022-08-15T03:00

With Colton Herta, Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou all either already participating in F1 test running, or due to do so, we ask which is best-equipped to make the leap and how difficult the challenge of...

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Why does nobody want to drive for Alpine in F1? from 2022-08-08T01:08

With Fernando Alonso signing for Aston Martin and Oscar Piastri headed to McLaren, we ask why two drivers have turned their back on Alpine. Mark Hughes and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to delve...

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What's going on with Piastri and Alpine...and McLaren from 2022-08-03T20:26

Alpine says Oscar Piastri will race for it in 2023, Oscar Piastri says he will not. What's the truth, what happens next and can McLaren really make a space for him with Daniel Ricciardo under contr...

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Hungarian Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-08-01T02:13

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix, as Mercedes driver George Russell started from pole position for the first time ahead of Ferrari duo C...

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Vettel's F1 retirement bombshell, and who will replace him from 2022-07-28T21:11

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel announced he will retire at the end of the season as the F1 circus gathered at the Hungaroring. Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw were there to bring you the reactio...

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French Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-07-25T00:20

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at how the French Grand Prix played out, with Charles Leclerc on pole position for Ferrari, Max Verstappen alongside him in the Red Bull a...

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Ricciardo's McLaren future and possible replacements from 2022-07-18T03:00

Daniel Ricciardo has underlined that he will be with McLaren next year, but question marks remain over his place. And with Colton Herta starting his test programme and Alex Palou joining the McLare...

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Austrian Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-07-10T23:57

With Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc once again lined up on the front row, the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring was another dramatic race. Edd Straw is joined by Sco...

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British Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-07-04T01:05

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz started on pole position ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for what proved to be a dramatic race at Silverstone. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how...

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How Max Verstappen has evolved in 2022 + Pierre Gasly's new deal from 2022-06-27T03:00

Nine races into the 2022 F1 season and reigning champion Max Verstappen has built a commanding world championship lead. Scott Mitchell and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to delve into his perform...

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Canadian Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-06-20T06:23

With Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Alpine's Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz lining up at the front of the grid, F1's return to Montreal for the first time since 2019 was set up for a dramat...

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BONUS: The job of an F1 Race Engineer, by Kimi Raikkonen’s former right-hand man from 2022-06-15T08:31

This week we have a bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our brand-new sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show. Each week, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson dive he...

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-06-12T21:15

Ferrari's driver Charles Leclerc started on pole position ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez, with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz on the second row. We delve into what happened when the red lights w...

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Perez stays, but is Ricciardo on his way out? from 2022-06-06T03:00

Sergio Perez's Red Bull deal for 2023 has been confirmed, but with Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren future in question we ask if he can turn things around? Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to...

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Monaco Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-05-30T02:38

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Ferrari locked out the front row with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz with Red Bull duo Sergio Perez and ...

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Spanish Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-05-23T01:24

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix, with title rivals Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen again lining up on the front row for Ferrari and Red Bul...

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Ferrari set to strike in F1's development war from 2022-05-16T03:00

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari's planned Spanish Grand Prix upgrade and how it could impact the balance of power in the title fight with Red Bull. We also look at t...

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Miami Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-05-09T06:09

Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell look back at the Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen again doing battle at the front. This podcast is spon...

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Does Mercedes need a new car concept? from 2022-05-02T02:47

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into the porpoising problems of the Mercedes W13 and whether radical changes are needed to the car. There's also a look at Lewis Hamilton's ...

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-04-25T02:12

Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell analyse all the action from the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, where it was once again Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc li...

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F1's next big controversy from 2022-04-18T03:00

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain why the mooted Porsche and Audi F1 entries should be taken seriously, and the latest behind-the-scenes rows about what exactly constitutes a...

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Australian Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-04-10T16:52

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain how the Australian Grand Prix was won and lost. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/...

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F1 back to Australia…and Las Vegas from 2022-04-04T03:00

Mark Hughes and special guest Michael Lamonato join Edd Straw to discuss F1’s third American race in Las Vegas and who is favourite for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. This podcast is sponso...

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Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 review from 2022-03-21T07:42

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain a thrilling season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/3...

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F1 2022 season preview from 2022-03-16T04:00

With the Formula 1 season kicking off with this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to 2022

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Our final verdict on F1 testing from 2022-03-13T02:18:29

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give the final verdict of Formula 1 pre-season testing and whether pacesetter Red Bull really is favourite heading into next weekend's Bahrain Gra...

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Bahrain Day 2: F1's 2022 form book takes shape from 2022-03-11T23:05:20

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the second day of the Bahrain pre-season Formula 1 test, analysing the lap times and covering all of the big stories from on and off track.

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Bahrain Day 1: Are the new Mercedes sidepods legal? from 2022-03-10T21:17:10

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to review the first day of the final pre-season test in Bahrain. With the Mercedes upgrade package the big talking point, we also hear from Gary Anderson on the desig...

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What to expect from Magnussen's Haas F1 comeback from 2022-03-09T22:46:37

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss Kevin Magnussen's unexpected F1 return with Haas, and the latest on the Nikita Mazepin situation on a day when the American team dominated the headlines in F1

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Who replaces Mazepin and Bahrain test preview from 2022-03-07T04:00:02

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Nikita Mazepin losing his Haas drive and look ahead to the Bahrain testBrought to you by Gran Turismo 7 https://bit.ly/3sBK9MM

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Your questions on F1 2022 answered from 2022-03-03T04:00:03

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer questions posed by The Race Members' Club. Among the topics covered are F1 testing, car design and development, the Haas situation and what r...

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Every team's Barcelona F1 test rated from 2022-02-25T23:36:20

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to look back at the first pre-season test in Barcelona, running through all of the 10 teams to asses their performance, explain their problems and th...

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Testing Day 2: Is Ferrari really fastest? from 2022-02-24T21:53:28

Charles Leclerc set the pace on day 2 of pre-season testing for Ferrari and George Russell suggested it and McLaren were looking fast. Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to delve into wha...

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Testing Day 1: First impressions of F1’s new breed from 2022-02-23T21:02:12

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson review the first day of F1 pre-season testing from Barcelona

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Red Bull RB18 shows us what Newey was hiding from 2022-02-23T18:26:32

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to take a look at the bold, dramatic Red Bull RB18 - a car that if it goes as well as it looks will be winning plenty of races in F1 2022.Brought to you by Aramco http...

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Why Alpine's new F1 car is only aiming for fifth from 2022-02-21T22:51:36

Alpine is a works team with a big opportunity presented by the new regulations - so why is the new A522 a car that is only aiming at finishing at least fifth in the constructors' championship? Gary...

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Why new F1 Mercedes looks the part from 2022-02-18T19:35:30

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the new Mercedes F1 W13 and the details that mean it looks set to be fighting at the front again in 2022Brought to you by Aramco...

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Are Ferrari's bold sidepods genius or folly? from 2022-02-18T06:00:04

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari F1-75, in particular the unusual sidepod design and the reasons for such an unusual approach.Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HrnU0X

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Masi out - but has the FIA done enough? from 2022-02-17T20:58:38

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss whether the FIA's reaction to last year's Abu Dhabi controversy, asking what it means and whether its enough.

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Has Williams gone too far with its abrupt sidepods? from 2022-02-15T21:54:42

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Williams-Mercedes FW44 - as well as having a glance at the new Alfa Romeo.Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HwFOiQ

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What new AlphaTauri tells us about Red Bull from 2022-02-14T19:26:03

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT03, and explain what hints it gives us about the as-yet unseen Red Bull RB18Brought to you by Aramco https://...

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New McLaren’s suspension changes explained from 2022-02-11T23:31:56

The new McLaren-Mercedes MCL36 features a pullrod front suspension and pushrod rear suspension – the reverse of the approach teams have used in recent years. Gary Anderson joins Scott Mitchell and ...

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Why Aston Martin AMR22 is the real deal from 2022-02-10T22:57:02

Aston Martin is the third team to launch an F1 car in 2022, but the first to show us a genuine and complete car. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to reveal the secrets of the first o...

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Red Bull launches the not-so-new RB18 from 2022-02-09T20:51:25

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Red Bull RB18 and explain how the team has gone to extremes to keep its secrets by revealing what is effectively a ...

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Haas reveals first 2022 F1 car from 2022-02-04T14:16:40

The first car designed to the much-anticipated and dramatically changed 2022 Formula 1 regulations has been launched, with Haas revealing images of the new VF-22. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell j...

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Revealing every 2022 F1 team's key weakness from 2022-01-31T04:00:03

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss all 10 F1 teams to discuss the most important area to improve with the new-car launches fast approaching.

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F1 2023 driver market explained from 2022-01-24T07:20:46

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to lay out the 2023 F1 driver market landscape - with as many as 11 seats potentially up for grabs

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How seriously should we take Hamilton retirement talk? from 2022-01-17T04:00:02

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the Hamilton retirement rumours and what the FIA needs to fix after Abu Dhabi controversy

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How Honda F1 turned disaster into triumph from 2022-01-10T04:00:02

When Honda returned to F1 with McLaren in 2015, it fell a long way short of expectations and became something of a joke during those early seasons. But six years later, it powered Max Verstappen to...

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F1 2022: The big stories from 2022-01-03T04:00:02

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2022 Formula 1 season, which will bring new regulations, major driver moves and hopes of more raceble cars

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Your verdict on F1 2021 from 2021-12-21T21:08:48

In this special video podcast, we discuss your verdict on the 2021 season with eight categories covering the controversies, the drives, the blunders, the heartbreaks, the disappointments and the dr...

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Our top 10 F1 drivers of 2021 from 2021-12-20T04:00:02

Karun Chandhok and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2021 season

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Why Mercedes dropped its appeal from 2021-12-16T18:40:35

Scott Mitchell and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to explain why Mercedes didn't proceed with its appeal against its rejected Abu Dhabi Grand Prix protest, what does it mean for Lewis Hamiton's futur...

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Winner takes all in Abu Dhabi: Verstappen v Hamilton from 2021-12-08T16:37:28

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to what should be a thrilling denouement to the world championship fight at the Yas Marina circuit

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review from 2021-12-06T07:03:51

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the controversial first race at the new Jeddah Corniche circuit.

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Verstappen v Hamilton: what will decide the title fight from 2021-12-01T04:00:02

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the title-deciding double header in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi

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Frank Williams tribute: his life and legacy from 2021-11-29T00:57:23

Special guest David Tremayne joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw for our tribute to the great Sir Frank Williams

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Qatar Grand Prix review from 2021-11-21T22:42:27

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix

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Zhou lands Alfa Romeo drive for 2022 from 2021-11-16T10:11:58

Scott Mitchell and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Guanyu Zhou's qualities as a driver and his potential impact on F1 as the first Chinese driver to race in F1.

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Brazilian Grand Prix review from 2021-11-15T06:14:25

Mark Hughes and Scott MItchell join Edd Straw to review a dramatic weekend at Interlagos that was controversial both on and off track

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Mexican Grand Prix review from 2021-11-08T07:25

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Mexican Grand Prix and explain why the form at the front swung back and forth during an eventful race weekend.

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Why the Andretti/Sauber F1 deal collapsed from 2021-11-01T04:00:11

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain what went wrong with the proposed deal for Andretti to take over Sauber, and how big a blow that is to F1's aspirations in America. There's ...

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United States Grand Prix review from 2021-10-25T05:59:12

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to review an intense United States Grand Prix at a packed Circuit of the Americas

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Verstappen or Hamilton: Who is F1 title favourite? from 2021-10-18T03:00:09

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the world championship run-in, with six races over eight weeks set to decide the destiny of the epic title fight between Max Verstappen...

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Porsche, Audi and F1's 2026 engine details revealed from 2021-10-04T03:00:13

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the latest revelations on F1's next-generation engines, the brands that could come into F1. There's also a look at Ferrari and Honda's upgra...

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Grosjean lands big IndyCar move to Andretti Autosport from 2021-09-24T17:35:12

In this special crossover episode with The Race IndyCar Podcast, Jack Benyon joins Edd Straw to discuss ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean big move to Andretti Autosport for 2022 and how well he has adap...

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Volkswagen Group closing on F1 with Red Bull from 2021-09-20T03:00:03

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the plan to drop the MGU-H to facilitate VW coming into F1 and the impact it will have on the political landscape. There's also a discussion...

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Albon joins Williams - but sticks with Red Bull from 2021-09-08T17:17:52

Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to discuss Alex Albon's move to Williams, his puzzling contractual status and its wider significance in the balance of power between Mercedes and Red Bull and his chan...

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What to expect from Russell at Mercedes in F1 2022 from 2021-09-07T15:09:01

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss newly-confirmed 2022 Mercedes driver George Russell's prospects up against Lewis Hamilton, and to discuss who should succeed him at Williams.

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Is Bottas right to pick Alfa Romeo over Williams? from 2021-09-06T16:11:29

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to discuss the impact Valtteri Bottas will make at Alfa Romeo next year, if Mercedes was right to drop him and whether it was right to opt for a move to the Sauber-run...

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Dutch Grand Prix review from 2021-09-06T00:29:11

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the first Dutch Grand Prix for 36 years.

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Who must do better in F1 2021's second half from 2021-08-23T03:00:09

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 surpri...

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What to expect from Ferrari's upcoming 2021 upgrades from 2021-08-16T03:00:18

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 Mar...

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Engine suspicions and F1 performance swings from 2021-08-09T03:00:13

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 la...

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Red Bull case rejected as F1 war of words escalates from 2021-07-29T22:17:30

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 th...

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Rights and wrongs of F1's 2022 rules revolution from 2021-07-26T03:05:08

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 tha...

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Our verdict on F1's first sprint race at Silverstone from 2021-07-17T21:15:35

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...

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How sprint qualifying will change the British GP from 2021-07-12T03:00:19

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 batt...

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French Grand Prix review from 2021-06-20T23:00:30

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the French Grand Prix.

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Ferrari's bold engine plans for 2022 from 2021-06-14T03:00:11

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 ...

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix review from 2021-06-06T23:15:51

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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F1 2021 game's new features revealed from 2021-06-02T16:15:18

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, chang...

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Our early verdict on F1's big driver moves from 2021-05-31T03:00:08

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...

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Monaco Grand Prix review from 2021-05-23T22:48:36

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix

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What F1's flexi-wing intervention means for Red Bull from 2021-05-17T03:00:01

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 ...

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Romain Grosjean on his IndyCar progress from 2021-05-14T13:02:30

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 ...

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Alonso, Alpine and other F1 strugglers from 2021-04-26T03:00:04

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 h...

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What the Mercedes F1 technical reshuffle really means from 2021-04-12T03:00:07

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...

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What we want to see from the new F1 2021 game from 2021-04-08T03:00:18

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 t...

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Why Mercedes is stuck with its 2021 rake problem from 2021-04-05T03:00:15

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.

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Season preview: Hopes for a Verstappen v Hamilton title fight from 2021-03-22T04:00:11

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

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Mercedes: struggling or sandbagging? from 2021-03-18T11:05:50

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...

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Why it really is advantage Red Bull after F1 testing from 2021-03-14T22:40:49

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...

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F1's competitive order takes shape on testing day 2 from 2021-03-13T22:31:19

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 new...

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Mercedes flops, Red Bull flies on F1 testing day 1 from 2021-03-12T21:15:27

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

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Will Ferrari's "radical" rear-end changes be enough? from 2021-03-10T20:42:14

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF21 and the team's hopes for the new season.

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How Williams has attacked its 2021 F1 car design from 2021-03-05T20:11:22

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Williams FW43B

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Aston Martin AMR21 makes a big impact from 2021-03-03T19:59:13

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

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How Mercedes has improved again with its 2021 F1 car from 2021-03-02T16:31:46

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

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Secrets of Red Bull's 2021 F1 car from 2021-02-23T16:32:51

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

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Can new car get ‘lost’ Alfa Romeo back in the midfield? from 2021-02-22T16:33:03

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

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AlphaTauri's new car springs some surprises from 2021-02-19T15:05:26

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 ...

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McLaren launches first 2021 F1 car from 2021-02-16T00:16:17

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 ...

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What the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Red Bull-Honda from 2021-02-11T19:17:20

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...

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Why Hamilton has only signed for one year from 2021-02-08T18:56:07

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 deal

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What each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car from 2021-02-08T04:00:05

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 ...

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Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated? from 2021-02-01T04:00:21

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

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Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong? from 2021-01-27T06:39:59

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.

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Can Perez&Sainz defy their number two status? from 2021-01-25T04:00:06

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 respecti...

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Button’s Williams F1 comeback! from 2021-01-22T19:17:53

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...

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Battle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over Alpine from 2021-01-18T04:00:07

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 ...

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What to expect from Honda in 2021 from 2021-01-11T04:00:02

We answer listener questions on a variety of topics related to the upcoming 2021 F1 season, including the expectations for Honda’s final season in F1, Lance Stroll’s position at Aston Martin, the i...

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Australian GP set to be postponed from 2021-01-04T16:09:59

The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed given the impracticality of F1 personnel meeting the quarantine requirements on arrival. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to explain that - and the la...

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F1 2021: The big stories from 2021-01-01T04:00:14

We look ahead to the upcoming Formula 1 season with a look at the big talking points of 2021, from whether Red Bull can challenge Mercedes and Ferrari’s hopes of third, to the expectations for Seba...

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Gary Anderson's F1 2020 team review from 2020-12-26T01:00:10

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to give his verdict on all 10 F1 teams' performances during the 2020 Formula 1 season. This was originally released as an episode of The Gary Anderson F1 Show Podcast

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Your F1 season verdict from 2020-12-21T12:30:04

The Race held an awards vote with a difference to mark the end of the 2020 F1 season, with fans voting in a series of categories on our YouTube channel. In this special video podcast, which can be ...

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Sergio Perez lands 2021 Red Bull F1 drive from 2020-12-18T18:19:25

The lengthy saga about who will occupy the second Red Bull in 2021 came to an end today when Sergio Perez was announced as Max Verstappen's team-mate. But how will he get on? What's next for Alex A...

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Our verdict on the top 10 F1 drivers of 2020 from 2020-12-16T05:00:18

Karun Chandhok, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to debate The Race’s Top 10 F1 drivers of the season

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Alonso fastest in controversial F1 test outing from 2020-12-15T18:25:08

Fernando Alonso topped the times on the final day off-on track testing in the so-called Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi. Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to discuss how much Alonso gained - and discuss...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review from 2020-12-13T23:33:12

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the 17th and final race of a remarkable Formula 1 season

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Sakhir Grand Prix review from 2020-12-07T02:19:34

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer circuit

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Russell to Merc, Schumacher and other driver changes from 2020-12-02T12:03:23

Mark Hughes joins Edd Straw to discuss George Russell's big chance in place of Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. There's also a look at the chances for debutant Jack A...

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Grosjean out, Fittipaldi in for Haas from 2020-11-30T20:58:14

With Romain Grosjean out of the Sakhir Grand Prix as a result of the injuries sustained in his Bahrain accident, Pietro Fittipaldi will make his F1 debut for Haas. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Lito Cav...

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Bahrain Grand Prix review from 2020-11-30T01:21:42

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix

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Criticisms of Lewis Hamilton – fair or false? from 2020-11-23T04:00:05

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw delve into the regular criticisms of Lewis Hamilton to evaluate the seven-times world champion’s claim to greatness.

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Turkish Grand Prix review from 2020-11-15T23:34:47

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review the weird and wonderful Turkish Grand Prix weekend.

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Secrets of Mercedes’ rise to F1 power from 2020-11-09T04:00:12

Scott Mitchell takes the helm for a special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, with Mark Hughes and Edd Straw as his guests. With the help of former Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell and chief designed...

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix review from 2020-11-02T00:01:32

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from Formula 1’s first race at Imola for 14 years

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Portuguese Grand Prix review from 2020-10-26T00:24:38

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from a dramatic Portuguese Grand Prix

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Why Haas has axed Grosjean and Magnussen from 2020-10-22T14:36:52

The big news on Thursday ahead of F1's return to Imola was the announcement that Haas will have two new drivers for 2021, leaving both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen currently without a drive ...

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How good is Mick Schumacher? from 2020-10-19T03:00:18

With Mick Schumacher closing on a graduation to Formula 1 in 2021, Mark Hughes, Jack Benyon, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Edd Straw look at his career so far and ask how he might fare on the grand prix...

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Eifel Grand Prix review from 2020-10-12T04:26:41

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at Formula 1’s first race weekend at the Nurburgring since 2013

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Bring Back V10s: Spa 2000 with Mika Hakkinen from 2020-10-09T07:03:36

In a special one-off takeover of The Race F1 Podcast's feed by our sister podcast, Bring Back V10s, Mika Hakkinen joins us to look back at one of his most famous battles with Michael Schumacher, wh...

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Honda quits: What it means for F1, Red Bull and Verstappen from 2020-10-02T17:07:52

After Honda announces it is walking away from grand prix racing at the end of 2021, Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain the reasons, how it relates to the wider automotive landscape a...

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Russian Grand Prix review from 2020-09-27T22:42:43

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi

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Who will end the Mercedes domination – and when? from 2020-09-21T03:00:06

With a rare gap between races after nine grands prix in 11 weekends, Scott Mitchell, Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw take listener questions on F1 2020

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Tuscan Grand Prix review from 2020-09-14T00:04:33

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain how the inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix was won and dissect the key moments and incidents from the race

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Why Vettel is replacing Perez at Aston Martin F1 from 2020-09-10T09:43:35

F1's worst-kept secret is finally out, with Sebastian Vettel's move to Racing Point/Aston Martin in 2021 confirmed and Sergio Perez the driver making way. Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain why it's...

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Italian Grand Prix review from 2020-09-06T22:12:09

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a memorable Italian Grand Prix weekend and unravel what made it such a dramatic race

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Belgian Grand Prix review from 2020-08-30T22:24:46

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Belgian Grand Prix

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F1 2021 driver market, Williams sold and the Concorde from 2020-08-24T03:00:12

After the flurry of driver announcements earlier in the year, it’s been all quiet on the driver market front but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to talk about with six teams yet to have fully-...

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Spanish Grand Prix review from 2020-08-16T23:54:41

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Spanish Grand Prix

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70th Anniversary Grand Prix review from 2020-08-09T22:35:35

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw bring you all the battling from both on and off track from Silverstone’s second Formula 1 race of the season

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British Grand Prix review from 2020-08-02T23:49:31

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to look back at the British Grand Prix

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Ferrari changes, new tracks and other listener questions from 2020-07-27T03:00:10

We answer your question on the F1 season so far, tackling Ferrari’s restructure, races in the European winter, Renault’s struggles and Racing Point’s progress. We also introduce a new semi-regular ...

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Hungarian Grand Prix review from 2020-07-19T23:09:37

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at what was an eventful weekend at the Hungaroring both on and off track

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Styrian Grand Prix review from 2020-07-13T00:02:47

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on a second, but very different, grand prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring.

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Inside Alonso's Renault F1 return from 2020-07-08T15:30:15

Fernando Alonso is back in Formula in 2021 with Renault in 2021, but will it work and how is he approaching his last shot at F1? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain why this de...

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Austrian Grand Prix review from 2020-07-05T23:39:52

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a remarkable Austrian Grand Prix weekend

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Ultimate F1 2020 season preview – take two! from 2020-06-29T03:00:04

With the start to the Formula 1 season finally arriving at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look ahead and ask just how much has changed given the impact of...

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Why Ferrari is still on the back foot from 2020-06-22T03:00:06

Amid rumours of engine and car improvements, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Ferrari’s prospects still don’t look too bright heading into the 2020 season. McLaren’s search for...

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Bahrain’s ‘oval’ and Russell is F1 champion from 2020-06-15T04:00:13

Singapore, Suzuka and Baku are off, with an unusual Bahrain configuration among those under consideration for possible double headers. Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw discuss the latest m...

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F1 2020 is getting serious again, with Karun Chandhok from 2020-06-08T03:00:02

There’s less than a month to go until the delayed start to the 2020 F1 season and drivers are starting to return to action behind the wheel. Karun Chandhok joins Edd Straw and Glenn Freeman to expl...

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Williams, Renault and F1’s brave new rules world from 2020-05-30T11:41:14

Williams is considering a possible sale of some or all of the company, Renault has said it will stay in F1 at a corporate level, McLaren Group is slashing jobs and there’s speculation of Mercedes t...

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Will Alonso really return with Renault? from 2020-05-25T03:15:14

Fernando Alonso’s hopes for an F1 return In 2021 could rest on a Renault drive. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw discuss whether it’s the right move for the team and driver – as well as wh...

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Sainz to Ferrari, Ricciardo to McLaren - but what about Alonso? from 2020-05-14T16:42:36

Formula 1’s driver market drama continues with Ferrari signing Carlos Sainz Jr and McLaren taking Daniel Ricciardo. But Fernando Alonso is still available and is a serious contender for a seat. Mar...

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Why Vettel and Ferrari split...and what now? from 2020-05-12T14:37:33

In this special 'Extra' episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari couldn't agree a new deal and discuss where the four-times world champi...

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The best never to win in F1 and more listener questions from 2020-05-11T03:00:09

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw tackle another batch of listener questions, including whether Lewis Hamilton makes winning look too easy and the best driver never to win in F1. There’s al...

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“Unblemished” Hamilton and other reader questions from 2020-05-04T03:00:19

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw answer your questions, covering a wide range of contemporary and historical F1 topics. Lewis Hamilton’s on-track ethics, Juan Pablo Montoya v Kimi Raikkone...

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How McLaren’s revival has been disrupted from 2020-04-27T03:00:08

McLaren hopes to take another step towards the big three this season, but the delay to the start of the season and the deferring of the planned new regulations to 2022 has impacted the timeline for...

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How racing experience helps F1 punditry from 2020-04-20T03:00:21

Former Grand Prix driver Karun Chandhok joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to explain how his racing experience helps, or hinders, his analysis of goings on in F1

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What made Stirling Moss so great? from 2020-04-14T13:44:18

Richard Williams and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to celebrate the incredible life of Stirling Moss and delve into a career that made him one of the greatest racing drivers ever to have lived

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Gary Anderson: F1’s latest rules debate from 2020-04-09T00:00:09

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson gives his verdict on F1's ongoing rules debates, with cost caps, tokens and a possible further delay of the rules all under discussion. Thi...

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The Decline of Williams from 2020-04-06T03:00:09

Williams endured the two worst seasons since the team first became a constructor in 2018-19 and hasn’t won a title in over 20 years. So what went wrong for this powerhouse team and can it recapture...

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F1's crisis measures - and is there more to come? from 2020-03-31T18:13:28

Following the FIA's announcement of a series of measures designed to safeguard F1 against financial problems as a result of its current hiatus, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons...

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How good is Max Verstappen? from 2020-03-30T04:00:02

Speed, team work, mental strength, experience, racecraft…all these skills plus more make up a great grand prix driver. But where does Max Verstappen stand and is he ready to win the title? Scott Mi...

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F1 2021 rules delayed: The implications from 2020-03-19T22:10

With three more races officially called up, the shutdown brought forward and the much-vaunted 2021 regulations put back a year, F1 has acted swiftly in the face of coronavirus. But the impact of th...

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Verstappen misses out in Australian GP substitute from 2020-03-16T04:00:17

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to look back on The Race All-Star Esport battle, which filled the vacuum created by the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. For the second half of the podcast,...

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Inside story: How the Australian GP got cancelled from 2020-03-13T09:54:41

After a sleepless night chasing the breaking news. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to reveal all about the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix.

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The ultimate F1 2020 season preview from 2020-03-09T05:00:09

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to preview the 2020 Formula 1 season, which kicks off with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix

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Statement Wars 3: FIA admits Ferrari suspicions from 2020-03-05T15:55:15

Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to dissect the latest statement in the ongoing controversy about Ferrari's 2019 power unit.

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Teams demand info from FIA on Ferrari settlement from 2020-03-04T17:22:13

Seven of Ferrari's rivals issued a joint statement demanding the FIA reveal more about the confidential settlement it agreed with the Italian team concerning an engine investigation. Glenn Freeman ...

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The definitive F1 pre-season testing verdict from 2020-02-28T23:52:27

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to decide who leads the way, who is at the back and what the order is in between after six days of pre-season testing.

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Testing Day 5: Ferrari picks up the pace..sort of from 2020-02-27T21:36:18

With just one day of pre-season testing to go, Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to see how the teams stand on a day when Ferrari went faster, Mercedes hit trouble and Red Bull upgraded.

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Testing Day 4: Is Alfa Romeo really that fast? from 2020-02-26T21:06:05

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to review the first day of the second F1 test, including explaining why Alfa Romeo is fastest, how mighty Mercedes looks and what hints of pace we saw from Red Bull an...

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F1 Test 2: Your questions answered from 2020-02-25T18:41:47

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer listener questions ahead of the second and final pre-season Formula 1 test.

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F1 Test 1 Verdict: Mercedes fast but where's Ferrari? from 2020-02-22T00:04:01

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to deliver the final verdict on the first pre-season F1 test.

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Testing Day 2: Explaining Mercedes' trick steering from 2020-02-20T21:44:32

The Mercedes 'DAS' system was the talk of Barcelona on day two. Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss that and sift through the performance data from testing so far.

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Testing Day 1: How Mercedes, Ferrari&Red Bull compare from 2020-02-19T23:37:30

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of the first day of pre-season testing.

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Your guide to 2020 F1 testing with Gary Anderson from 2020-02-18T18:54:26

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look ahead to Formula 1's pre-season testing kicking off in Spain.

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Why the new Williams isn't a big enough step from 2020-02-17T20:14:41

The new Williams FW43 was launched on Monday - and made its on-track debut on a promotional day. But Glenn Freeman, Gary Anderson and Edd Straw aren't convinced it's enough to change the legendary ...

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Is new F1 Alfa Romeo the car Raikkonen needs? from 2020-02-16T16:36:11

The Alfa Romeo C39 hasn't officially been launched, but we have seen photos of the car on its shakedown at Fiorano. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell offer their verdicts.

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AlphaTauri F1: New car, new look, 'new' team from 2020-02-15T16:38:07

The not-so-new AlphaTauri team marked the launch of its 2020 look with a fashion show in Salzburg. Edd Straw was there, and he's joined by Glenn Freeman and Gary Anderson to discuss the team's pros...

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Big changes for new Mercedes W11 from 2020-02-14T18:52:43

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to analyse the latest car from the all-conquering Mercedes team.

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McLaren brings new concepts to 2020 F1 car from 2020-02-13T21:53:54

Special guest Lawrence Barretto joins Edd Straw to tell the full story of the McLaren MCL35, with Gary Anderson giving his technical verdict on the team's 2020 car

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Red Bull's new F1 car the first to run in 2020 from 2020-02-12T19:52:39

Gary Anderson analyses the newly-launched Red Bull RB16, with Glenn Freeman also joining Edd Straw to discuss the team's prospects. We also have a cameo appearance from Scott Mitchell, from Renault...

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The verdict on Ferrari’s ‘extreme’ 2020 F1 car from 2020-02-11T22:29:03

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari SF1000 and ask if it has what it takes to win the world championship

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Haas reveals first 2020 F1 car - technical analysis from 2020-02-06T15:00:13

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to analyse the newly-revealed Haas-Ferrari VF-20, which reveals some changes in approach that might reverse the team's 2020 struggles.

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Gary Anderson's F1 launch guide from 2020-02-03T00:10:02

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to look ahead to F1's new-car launches.

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EXTRA: What Aston Martin F1 deal means for Racing Point from 2020-01-31T12:20

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to delve into the news that Racing Point will become Aston Martin Racing in 2021 thanks to Lawrence Stroll buying into the automotive manufacturer.

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Why Ferrari keeps underachieving from 2020-01-27T00:10:21

Ferrari hasn't won a world championship since 2008 and has consistently flattered to deceive since then despite having the resources, ambition and personnel to thrive. Edd Straw, Lucy Morson and Sc...

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F1 2020: The big questions answered from 2020-01-18T19:57:57

In our first podcast, we explain a little more about The Race, the new home of motorsport, and answer listener questions on the new F1 season - including what Sebastian Vettel's future holds, Max V...

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10 years without victory, but is Alonso better than ever? from 2023-05-11T02:00

Perez vs Verstappen: Will Red Bull allow a straight title fight? from 2023-05-04T19:54

Azerbaijan GP: Perez's street supremacy and pitlane crowding from 2023-04-30T21:39

Your questions answered ahead of F1’s return in Baku from 2023-04-25T23:00

BONUS: Answering your questions on F1 history - Charity special from 2023-04-24T16:30

What Mercedes’ shock technical reshuffle means from 2023-04-21T17:57:06

Debating F1's ideal race weekend format from 2023-04-16T23:00

10 things we’ve learned from F1 2023 so far from 2023-04-12T23:00

Ferrari’s review and car upgrade plan from 2023-04-09T23:00

How Hulkenberg has hit the ground running in F1 return from 2023-04-06T21:40

Australian GP: Explaining F1's restart controversy from 2023-04-02T17:25

Is F1 missing Daniel Ricciardo? from 2023-03-30T18:02

Inside Williams’ positive start to the Vowles era from 2023-03-27T00:00

Explaining McLaren's shock technical shake-up from 2023-03-23T18:32

Why Porsche's F1 plans appear to be over from 2023-03-23T00:36

Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso’s non-penalty and Red Bull tension from 2023-03-20T05:48

SPECIAL: The making of Villeneuve Pironi, F1's new mega doc from 2023-03-16T03:00

Can Ferrari take the fight to Red Bull? from 2023-03-13T01:00

What's gone wrong for Mercedes? from 2023-03-10T01:00

Bahrain GP: How Red Bull made the perfect start to F1 2023 from 2023-03-06T01:04

Aston Martin's Bahrain F1 practice shockwaves from 2023-03-03T22:38

F1 2023 season preview from 2023-02-27T20:06

Testing day 1: Red Bull's ominous start from 2023-02-23T22:44

F1 2023’s big pre-season testing stories from 2023-02-22T00:00