The Race F1 Podcast
The Race F1 Podcast covers everything happening in Formula 1 racing, featuring renowned F1 journalists like Edd Straw, Jon Noble, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, and Ben Anderson. It provides unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including breaking news, gossip, informed debate, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix. The feed also includes other F1 shows from The Race's stable, such as Bring Back V10s, And Colossally That's History!, and The Race F1 Tech Show.
Episodes
F1 Rewind: The truth behind Schumacher’s Ferrari exit
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes dig into the truth about Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari exit in 2006, which brought the curtain down on a period of unprecedented dominance that included five drivers’ and six constructors’ world titles and 72 Schumacher victories. They explain the circumstances around the news breaking and explore the conspiracy theory that Schu
Why F1's US GP is pivotal for shaping 2027
As F1 heads to Austin’s Circuit of The Americas, Mercedes faces a huge test not only of its troubled upgrade, but also of its 2027 prospects, with rivals Red Bull and Max Verstappen proving the combination to beat in recent races.In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, sponsored by Skinceuticals, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to explain what we should expect from the
Christian Horner on Ferrari rumours, nearly signing Alonso & whether Newey's Aston Martin will succeed
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, sponsored by Skinceuticals, former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner joins Edd Straw and Jon Noble for a wide-ranging and feature-length conversation. He reflects on building Red Bull Racing from a disruptive underdog into a multi-championship powerhouse, the leadership style that shaped that success, and why he got forced out. He also explains his n
Tech Show: What Red Bull's improvement & Mercedes' upgrade troubles mean for 2027
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a closer look at Red Bull's recent performance gains and explain Mercedes' upgrade troubles, and look ahead to what both situations mean for 2027.Gary also answers listener questions on whether F1 gearboxes should have fewer gears and the benefits of direct injection versus indirec
The inside story of Rwanda's new F1 circuit design
We get the inside story of the new Rwanda F1 circuit in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble, who recently visited the site where the recently announced African Grand Prix will take place in the early 2030s. Jon tells us all the details he discovered about the race, before introducing his in-depth conversation with GPDA chairman, former F1 driver and Rwanda t
Mailbag: Is Russell F1’s most underwhelming pre-season favourite?
In the latest mailbag episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman to tackle more of your questions following the Singapore Grand Prix.Among the selection this time are questions about George Russell’s underwhelming title challenge, how we'd improve the sprint format, and whether special helmet designs should be restricted.Get bonus F1 podcasts,
Singapore GP: How Ferrari gave Verstappen an easy route to first Marina Bay win
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Nelson Valkenburg to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix.Max Verstappen made it three victories in a row by adding a sprint/grand prix double at Marina Bay to his win in Malaysia, but once again it was Ferrari’s strategy that proved the big talking point. So how did it all play out and
In-Car Insights: F1's latest software woes & Verstappen's sprint pole
The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, brings you the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club.Join Edd and Jon, not in a car this time, but in a cafe, as they discuss a fresh software issue that once again exposed the 2026 regulations during sprint qualifying. The conversation also covers Verstappen’s sprint pole, George Russell’s
F1 Rewind: How his Dad's F1 failure made Max Verstappen an F1 great
Peer into the Red Bull garage on an F1 race weekend and the chances are you’ll see Max Verstappen’s dad, Jos, somewhere in the background, keeping a close eye on his son. But how much do you know about the part Jos played in Max becoming the driver he is today? In the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes explore how Jos - himself once regarded as the hottest young prospe
Where's the Antonelli hype? Buxton and Daly have their say on F1's champion-elect
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by special guests Will Buxton (IndyCar commentator and host of Up to Speed & Speed with Harvick and Buxton) and Conor Daly to discuss the Malaysia fallout, champion-elect Kimi Antonelli, and America's F1 driver conundrum.First up, Edd, Will and Conor take a wider look at the farcical Bahrain Grand Pri
Mailbag: Is the Red Bull recovery real?
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to answer more of your correspondence. In the mailbag this time are questions about whether Red Bull's pace is real, how Lewis Hamilton is able to look after his tyres so well, where the Bahrain Grand Prix sits in the farcical races ranking, and much more.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extr
Bahrain GP: Was farcical Malaysia start avoidable + How Verstappen shocked rivals
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix.It was a race that'll be remembered for Max Verstappen taking his and Red Bull’s first victory of 2026, but it was also one marred by chaos at the first attempt to start it. So what caused the farcical scenes that playe
In-Car Insights: Mercedes upgrades talk of the pitlane in Sepang
As a bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Edd and Jon on their long and eventful drive back from the Sepang paddock as they debrief on a very fruitful day of news chasing. Figuring out the upgrades Mercedes is bringing and what Honda has secretly already brought was
Tech Show: How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw sits down with Pierre Baqué, CEO and co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) engineering design platform Neural Concept (a technology partner of Racing Bulls), to discuss how its ‘Engineering AI’ platform complements traditional CFD workflows in the F1 car design process.Edd is also joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anders
What's really behind Ferrari's unusual Vasseur backing?
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we discuss what was behind Ferrari's unusual public statement in support of team boss Fred Vasseur, and look ahead to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix - in Malaysia.On the ground in Sepang, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble to explain the motivation behind Ferrari's words on Vasseur, and whether they'll have the
Mailbag: Will Aston Martin win a title before Ferrari?
It's time for another post-race mailbag episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, where we answer the questions you've sent in.This week, Josh Suttill - fresh off a two-plane journey back from Baku - joins Edd Straw to tackle topics including whether Adrian Newey's Aston Martin will win a world title before Ferrari.There are also questions about Esteban Ocon's time in
Azerbaijan GP: Has Baku revived F1 title battle + Should Colapinto be banned?
Edd Straw is joined from Baku by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to discuss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It proved a race in which George Russell finally got back to winning ways, but it wasn’t easy with Max Verstappen finishing just two-tenths behind. But does this mark a breakthrough for Russell and is there still time for him to thrust his way back into the title race?We discuss those questi
F1 Rewind: The F1 driver who was Alonso before Alonso
When Fernando Alonso eventually decides to hang up his helmet, he'll rightly be remembered as one of the finest drivers as his generation - but also as someone who could and probably should have won even more, had he made some different career choices. And that description could just as easily be applied to a driver from an earlier era of F1: John Surtees.As Edd Straw and Mark Hughes discuss o
In-Car Insights: Ocon's impending Haas exit & more Baku talking points
As a bonus, we're making the Wednesday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill on foot as they make their way out of the Baku F1 paddock and head for a nearby park.Scott's first day back involved him chasing the news that Esteban Ocon is set to exit Haas at the
What's gone wrong for Piastri in 2026?
As F1 heads to Baku, scene of his second F1 win in 2024 and the start of his championship tilt starting to unwind in 2025, we ask what’s happened to Oscar Piastri this year? On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to discuss the McLaren driver's struggles and look ahead to this weekend's race in Azerbaijan.
Is the FIA right to help Alonso and Honda?
FIA president Mohammad Ben Sulayem grabbed the headlines during the recent Madrid Grand Prix weekend with his support of the need for changes to help Aston Martin’s struggling engine supplier Honda - and therefore ensure Fernando Alonso stays in F1. But is it fair to grant Honda and Alonso special support?In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by
Tech Show: Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?
In lots of sports, data and analytics play a huge role in recruitment, ensuring teams sign players that are compatible with a coach or team’s style of play. So why doesn’t it happen more in F1 - especially when drivers often struggle with a new car’s characteristics when moving teams? That’s the main topic of debate in the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, as host Edd Straw and former F1 te
Will a Monaco sprint race work? Our reaction to shock 2027 F1 calendar
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we react to the news that F1 is upping the sprints to 10 in 2027, with the season starting and finishing with the two-races-per-weekend format and Monaco, of all places, getting that treatment for the first time. Is this just another step towards sprints being ubiquitous, and if it is, will that change F1 for better or worse? Jo
Mailbag: Is Norris '27 title favourite + Why does F1 keep adding soulless street tracks?
The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, is the first of our regular post-race mailbag shows, with Edd Straw joined by Ben Anderson to tackle listener questions sent in after the Spanish Grand Prix. Among the topics covered this time are whether F1 should consider allowing no-stop strategies, why F1 keeps adding soulless street circuits at the expense of classics, and whe
Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined on the ground in Madrid by Jon Noble and special guest Diego Mejia to review the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring.Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious again, but only with the assistance of a Virtual Safety Car that couldn’t have been more badly timed for Lando Norris. So, was Norris robbed? An
In-Car Insights: Reflecting on a busy first day of action at the Madring
As a bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In the latest episode Jon and Edd reflect on a busy first day of action at the brand-new Madring, where high grip and rapidly evolving conditions opened up a different kind of challenge for the teams and drivers.They also discuss how the dri
F1 Rewind: When a young Ayrton Senna drove F1's elite crazy
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes examine the formative years of Ayrton Senna's F1 career, and a time when the Brazilian regularly ruffled the feathers of more established drivers with his scintillating speed and unusual single-mindedness. While his later championship-winning years with McLaren were where his megastardom was cemented, Edd and Mark explain how S
Chaos but no passing? What to expect from F1's first visit to Madring
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and IndyCar favourite Conor Daly to look ahead to the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the brand-new Madring in Madrid.The track has been described by drivers as hectic, dangerous and Macau-like - but will it be as big a success as the hype promises, and what kind of racing should we expect? The guys discuss the circ
Italian GP driver rankings: Leclerc hits rock bottom
Kimi Antonelli made up 18 places to win his home race in Monza, while Charles Leclerc crashed out spectacularly at the end of lap two. Unsurprisingly, the latter is bottom of Edd Straw's driver rankings this week - but will Antonelli be top? In our latest driver rankings podcast, Josh Suttill grills Edd Straw on how he ordered the drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, armed with questions sent in
Italian GP: Ferrari's bruising home outing + Has Antonelli killed Russell's F1 title chances?
Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Jon Noble, fresh from the Monza paddock, to review the Italian Grand Prix. It proved a race where the home fans went home happy, despite an abject race for Ferrari, thanks to a virtuoso drive to victory from local hero Kimi Antonelli.Was this the weekend that Antonelli killed off any hope of Mercedes team-mate George Russell beating him to the world title? A
In-Car Insights: Unpacking a day of explosive politics and intriguing track action at Monza
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In the latest episode Jon and Josh discuss everything they learned in the Monza paddock on Friday. They begin with an exclusive bit of news gleaned from running the track - that there's resurfacing work going on down at Turn 1, with
Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss F1 2026's intriguing development war.Following Toto Wolff's comment that Mercedes can't respond to McLaren’s Formula 1 resurgence with an urgent upgrade because it hasn’t “got the money”, Edd and Gary ask whether the Silver Arrows has erred in its development strategy and leaving itself
Will Ferrari's engine upgrade give it the edge in Monza?
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and special guest Lawrence Barretto to look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, and a big weekend for home favourites Ferrari.The Scuderia is introducing its latest engine upgrade this weekend, but will it give them the boost it needs to contend for victory?Edd, Ben and Lawrence also discuss how all the teams - and in particular Ferrari - might approach th
Is Norris even better in 2026?
Is Lando Norris performing even better this season than in his title-winning campaign last year? That's one of the questions tackled in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which follows the news that the 2025 champion has extended his McLaren deal through the 2030 season.Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess how Norris has improved as a driver, and how his 2026 campa
F1 Rewind: How Vettel's Ferrari dream was stolen from him
In the very first episode of our new F1 history podcast, The Race F1 Rewind, hosts Edd Straw and Mark Hughes look back at Sebastian Vettel’s six-year stint with Ferrari and a partnership that promised much, but delivered nothing like what was hoped for.Driven by the romantic dream of replicating the golden era of his hero Michael Schumacher, the four-time world champion arrived at Maranello in lat
Hamilton's apology, Monaco appeal latest, and Domenicali vs hardcore fans
Lewis Hamilton has apologised for his in-race outbursts towards his Ferrari team at Zandvoort, but did he really need to? That's one of the topics up for discussion in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, in which host Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Glenn Freeman to round up the latest F1 news.Also on the agenda, we delve into what’s going on with the Red Bull and McLaren appeal agains
Dutch GP: Who hit a new driver rankings low in Zandvoort?
Lando Norris made it back-to-back wins with a masterful victory at Zandvoort - so he’s a shoo-in as number 1 in our post-race driver rankings, isn't he? And how low will Max Verstappen rank after his messy exit from his home race? In our latest driver rankings podcast, Ben Anderson probes Edd Straw on how he ordered the drivers after Zandvoort, armed with questions sent in by The Race Members' Clu
Dutch GP: Was this Norris's greatest victory in F1?
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Samarth Kanal to review an entertaining Dutch Grand Prix. World champion Lando Norris made it back to back wins with a brilliantly-executed race drive at Zandvoort, but was it the Briton's best-ever win, and does this mean the McLaren driver is in the title hunt, or did the Mercedes and Ferrari drivers getting in each others way distort the picture? They also d
In-Car Insights: What we learned from F1's first day back
As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In this episode - more accurately described as near-the-track insights - Edd Straw and Jon Noble recap the biggest storylines from a jam-packed as F1 2026 returned from its summer break at the Dutch Grand Prix. They discuss Max Ver
Tech Show: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators
We have a special episode of The Race F1 Tech Show for you this week that includes a feature length interview with an F1 simulator pioneer. The driver-in-the-loop simulator, or DIL, as it’s called, has become a key tool for Formula 1 teams in the 21st century. They were once in-house projects, but as the technology has evolved companies have emerged to provide state-of-the-art driver in loop
Driver market moves, Cadillac's shock change & who Mercedes should fear - Our Dutch GP F1 predictions
F1's summer break is nearly over! The Race F1 Podcast looks at all the big storylines heading into the Dutch Grand Prix, including whether George Russell still has any hope of a title shot, and whether it's Ferrari or McLaren that Mercedes should fear most going into the second half of the season.Nelson Valkenburg and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to make their predictions on both form and the remai
Coming soon... The Race F1 Rewind
Coming soon, a new sister show to The Race F1 Podcast focusing on F1 history: The Race F1 Rewind. In each episode, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes will hit the rewind button and dive into an exciting chapter in F1 history before hitting fast forward again and explaining the lasting impact of the story, topic or person today. Having attended over 800 grands prix between them, we can't think of two better
Driving Style Secrets: We answer your questions about five 21st century greats
As a bonus in the feed, we're bringing you our Driving Style Secrets Q&A episode. Driving Style Secrets is a podcast series available exclusively in The Race Members' Club on Patreon. In Season 3, which finished recently, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes took a deep dive into the driving techniques of five of F1's 21st century greats: Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel a
Are these F1 conspiracy theories actually true? - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
There's been plenty of extraordinary conspiracy theories throughout Formula 1 history - but are some of them actually true? Mark Hughes and 1996 world champion Damon Hill dissect some of the most interesting F1 conspiracies in the latest episode of The Undercut.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acas
Has F1 become anti-innovation?
To many, Formula 1 is about engineering genius, so why does the governing body, the FIA, so often outlaw bold new ideas after they appear? Has grand prix racing become anti-innovation, or is it essential for 'the show' to control technical development?On this episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which was inspired by a question sent in by someone in The Race Members' Club on Patreon, Edd Straw is joine
Tech Show: Why Mercedes should fear McLaren in F1's second half
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, we evaluate two teams that took major steps forward before the summer break: McLaren and Aston Martin.Edd Straw is joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson, who explains why McLaren's approach to upgrades should pay it back in the second half of the season, and why Lando Norris' stunning Hungary victory shouldn't be a track specific one-o
What next for Aston Martin, Alonso and Honda after big F1 leap?
After its nightmare start to 2026, Aston Martin finally showed signs of a revival in Hungary after putting a big upgrade on the car. So has Adrian Newey finally got the Silverstone-based team on the right track, or will there be more bumps in the road, even with a new Honda power unit on the way?On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Jon Noble to asse
Race Business: How Flavio Briatore turned a 'very bad idea' into a $150 million F1 deal
Alpine's executive advisor and de facto team boss Flavio Briatore, is the latest guest on The Race Business's 'In Conversation With...' series. He talks about how Team Enstone has gone from an $80 million valuation to a $3.5 billion valuation, how highly he rates Pierre Gasly, why he thinks there needs to be 24 sprint races and explains how he turned a 'very bad idea' into a $150 million title spo
Scripted for TV?! F1's driver radio moaning problem
Do F1 drivers need to cut back on complaining over team radio, or is it just a consequence of radio traffic being so easy to hear these days?Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and special guest Conor Daly on the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast to delve into driver etiquette and whether things need to change.There's also talk of whether things have gone too far with F1's blue flags rules af
Driver Rankings: Which surprise name did we rank P1 for Hungary?
Lando Norris became the fifth different winner this season with a surprise win in Budapest - but was it enough to earn him the top spot in our rankings as well? Val Khorounzhiy joins Edd Straw to probe him on how he ranked the drivers’ performances after the Hungarian Grand Prix - including where he placed Carlos Sainz after the Spaniard's controversial clash with Oscar Piastri under blue flags.Ge
Hungarian GP: How Norris and McLaren surprised themselves with victory
Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill to dissect the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Ferrari was the odds on favourite after Friday practice, but in the end it was Lando Norris and McLaren who emerged victorious - to their own surprise. We explain how and why McLaren came on so strong on Saturday and Sunday, discuss whether Ferrari had only themselves to blame for losing victory, and
(Not) In-Car Insights: Edd and Josh on Aston's promising start with its upgraded car
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In this episode - more accurately described as on-foot insights - Edd Straw and Josh Suttill recap Friday's action at the Hungaroring, which included the first running for Aston Martin's heavily upgraded car.They also look at Ferrari
Bring Back V10s: We answer your questions on classic liveries, V10 era video games, and the best 'worst' team
Another season of Bring Back V10s is coming to an end, and as usual we're rounding things off by handing the power over to our audience to ask us anything about F1's V10 era.Host Glenn Freeman is joined by Edd Straw and Matt Beer to tackle questions about Gerhard Berger at Williams, classic liveries teams should bring back, which version of Silverstone was the best, Alex Zanardi at BMW Williams, K
Why Hungary weekend is make or break for Alonso
Fernando Alonso’s F1 future is in the spotlight as Aston Martin arrives in Hungary with the first phase of a massive upgrade package that could define the rest of its season. Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and special guest Alex Kalinauckas (of The Athletic), to break down whether Aston Martin can deliver the step forward Alonso needs - and whether it could shape his decision to stay in Formu
Driver Rankings: How did we rank Russell after his nightmare weekend?
We're back with another driver rankings podcast following the Belgian Grand Prix, where there were contrasting fortunes for the two Mercedes once more. But where did our own Edd Straw rank George Russell after early contact with Lewis Hamilton forced him out of the race? And who has claimed this week's top spot in the rankings? Ben Anderson quizzes Edd on how he ranked the drivers in Spa, backed u
Belgian GP: Antonelli heaps more misery on struggling Russell
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Val Khorounzhiy to dissect the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Kimi Antonelli took his win tally for the season to six with his win at Spa, while team-mate George Russell had another weekend to forget. So how big a hit have the Briton's title chances taken?Edd, Val and Ben also look at two controversial stewards' decisions involving Ferrari, with Le
In-Car Insights: We discuss Friday's F1 action in Belgium
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.This one was recorded as Edd, Ben and Val were winding their way through the Ardennes countryside en route to their lodgings, taking in parts of the classic Spa track. On the drive they discuss all of the day's big talking points, bu
Tech Show: Red Bull's rear wing issues and the complexities of airflow reattachment
In this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa while revisiting a couple of key technical talking points from Silverstone.They discuss Red Bull’s troublesome rear wing and the issues that have impacted Max Verstappen in consecutive weekends, with Gary explaining the complexities of airflow reattachment,
Why F1 is braced for more yo-yo racing in Belgium
Energy concerns are once again dominating discussion as F1 heads to the power-hungry Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the Belgian Grand Prix, so should we expect another weekend of yo-yo racing and drivers complaining?On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Nelson Valkenburg, of Viaplay Netherlands, to explain the set-up and deployment headaches facing the
To refuel or not to refuel - The dilemma hanging over F1's future
F1 seems destined for a V8 engine future, but with a push to make the cars considerably lighter at the same time, could that mean a return of in-race refuelling?On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill to debate whether bringing back fuel stops would be a good or bad idea for F1.They also discuss whether FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's su
Race Business: How Williams went from $200 million sale to being worth $2.5 billion
In the latest exclusive 'In Conversation With...' interview from The Race Business, The Race co-founder Darren Cox sits down with Matthew Savage, Chairman of Dorilton Capital, to uncover the business strategy behind transforming the legendary Williams F1 team. From the $200 million acquisition in 2020 to a staggering $2.5 billion valuation today, Savage explains how a long-term investment horizon,
Bring Back V10s: The cult heroes who helped shape F1's V10 era
Bring Back V10s celebrates some key names from F1's V10 era who aren't necessarily remembered purely for their outright achievements behind the wheel.Before Season 13 draws to a close, we decided to borrow English football's 'Barclaysmen' social media trend, picking out drivers who made a memorable impression on the V10 era without ever really being considered in the top echelon of drivers.Glenn F
Leclerc's return to form, Verstappen's worries, SC changes & Stroll's strange driving
After a tricky start to the season, Charles Leclerc showed Ferrari what they were missing as he returned to top form at Silverstone. But how did he haul himself out of the hole he was trapped in, and does this mean Leclerc is now finally on top of this generation of cars? In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and IndyCar driver Conor Daly to answer those
Driver Rankings: Who did we rank as the British GP's best driver?
Our rankings podcast returns following the British Grand Prix, where Mercedes suffered only their second defeat of the season. But does that automatically make Charles Leclerc a shoo-in for number 1 in Edd Straw's driver rankings? This week's interrogator-in-chief Josh Suttill probes Edd on how he ranked the drivers, backed up as ever by questions from The Race Members' Club.Get bonus F1 podcasts,
British GP: Revitalised Leclerc wins - but did F1 ruin the finale?
Charles Leclerc hit back after his poor run of form with victory in the British Grand Prix. But where did his and Ferrari’s unexpected turn of pace come from, was there any hope a win without Antonelli hitting trouble while rapidly closing in on the lead, and was he fortunate to avoid a last-gasp challenge after the late safety car?Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill to answer all of
Tech Show: Assessing Red Bull's recent upgrade and the reason for Cadillac's brake 'cooking'
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a close look at the upgrade package introduced by Red Bull in Austria, and try to diagnose the reason behind Cadillac's race-wrecking brake issues.We also hear from Cadillac's reserve driver Zhou Guanyu, who tells Edd all about his recent outing testing tyres for Pirelli and provides an up
Verstappen + Antonelli? Our take on F1's next big driver moves
After news broke in Austria that Max Verstappen's management have met with McLaren, we explain what’s really going on behind the scenes when it comes to the four-times world champion’s Formula 1 future.Joining Edd Straw, to discuss what it all means for the wider driver market, are Josh Suttill and special guest Nelson Valkenburg, F1 commentator for Viaplay Netherlands.There's also another batch o
Driver Rankings: Who was the most impressive driver in Austria?
George Russell and Max Verstappen returned to the front in Austria - but will either of them claim the coveted top step of the podium in our driver rankings, or will it go to someone else entirely? Matt Beer, armed with questions from The Race Members' Club, joins Edd Straw to run the rule over his Red Bull Ring driver rankings, including whether he got the top two in his rankings the right way ar
Austrian GP: Russell wins - but are Red Bull and Verstappen back?
Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Valentin Khorounzhiy gather at the Red Bull Ring to review an entertaining Austrian Grand Prix. It was a race in which George Russell finally took his second win of the season, but with Max Verstappen posing a serious threat and finishing just 1.6 seconds behind, can we now say that Red Bull are back? And what happened to Ferrari's speed? We tackle those questions, plus we
In-Car Insights: Is Ferrari sandbagging or just struggling in Austria?
As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.Mercedes ended practice day at F1's Austrian Grand Prix on top, but could McLaren be a threat and is Ferrari holding something back with its upgraded engine? Edd and Jon discuss the pecking order at the end of Friday at the Red Bull
Bring Back V10s: The rise of Williams-BMW
Bring Back V10s looks back on the first two years of the Williams-BMW partnership in 2000 and 2001, with the help of our members!We asked them what they wanted to know about how this partnership started across its first two years, and from that we created a list of subjects for Glenn Freeman to put to Edd Straw and Mark Hughes to explore what was going on both on track and behind the scenes.We cov
Mercedes vs Ferrari: Why battle could be tighter than ever in Austria
As F1 heads to Austria, Ferrari could have the help of an engine upgrade to boost its chances of turning Lewis Hamilton’s Barcelona win into a title push. But will Mercedes hit back, and if so can George Russell find a way to turn the tide against team-mate Kimi Antonelli after being fortunate to gain 18 points last time out?Those are the key questions tackled by Edd Straw, Ben Anderson and Josh S
Lewis Hamilton's extraordinary F1 turnaround explained
With a revitalised Lewis Hamilton still basking in the glory of his first Ferrari grand prix win, we explain how the Briton has been able to turn his fortunes around so spectacularly after last year’s struggles.Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm for an in-depth look at the seven-time world champion, and the changes that have been made off-track and on to enable him to re-fi
Sport or entertainment? Why levelling the playing field is problematic for F1
Red Bull was recently declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, meaning rivals Mercedes and Ferrari will both get engine upgrades during the 2026 season. On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes discuss whether such a mechanism should exist at all, and whether F1 can still be considered a sport if the regulat
Tech Show: Is Norris right about Ferrari?
After the Barcelona Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris claimed that if Ferrari had the potential to "embarrass" the competition if it had a stronger engine, adding that the red car is "the class of the field in terms of cornering performance". But is the world champion right?That's one of the topics tackled by Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson in the latest episode of The Ra
Can resurgent Lewis Hamilton finally win his eighth F1 title? Hill & Herbert have their say
On the latest episode of Stay On Track, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and grand prix winner Johnny Herbert discuss whether Lewis Hamilton should now be considered a contender for the 2026 world title after his thrilling victory in Barcelona. They also ruminate on Hamilton's resurgence and how he's been able to regain his mojo and galvanise the Ferrari team around him, at the very time that tea
Elevation changes and an 'iconic' corner - Why Madrid's F1 track should be a hit
Spain plays host to two grands prix in 2026, with Madrid's brand-new Madring track joining the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the calendar. And on this episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw, Jon Noble and special guest Diego Meija share their thoughts on F1's newest track after a special tour of the facility, three months before the first race. Equipped with a 10-metre high, 550-metre
Barcelona GP Driver Rankings: Who ended up bottom of the pile?
The Barcelona Grand Prix proved a historic one on-track for Lewis Hamilton as he captured his first Ferrari victory - but can he do the double with his first visit to the top of Edd Straw's driver rankings since the 2024 British GP? And where did Edd place Hamilton's team-mate Charles Leclerc after another tricky weekend?In the latest episode of our driver rankings podcast, Ben Anderson returns, a
Barcelona GP: How Hamilton became a Ferrari winner at last
Edd Straw is joined in Barcelona by Jon Noble and Josh Suttill to analyse what proved a historic Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton finally claimed his long awaited first grand prix victory for Ferrari, but how did he turn the tables on Mercedes and is he now back to his best? And with Kimi Antonelli retiring just after passing team-mate George Russell, what does all of this mean for th
In-Car Insights: Talking ADUO and penalty appeals in Barcelona
As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In this episode, Edd Straw and Jon Noble dive into the paddock’s big talking points from media day on Thursday. The guys get into the reaction to the ADUO engine upgrade controversy after the FIA declared Red Bull is F1's ‘best’ en
