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
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
Bring Back V10s World Cup: We decide the best race of the V10 era!
Bring Back V10s has World Cup fever! With the help of our members, we put together a tournament featuring 32 of the best races from 1989 to 2005, and in this episode you'll hear Edd Straw, Matt Beer and Ben Anderson debate the tournament from the last 16 all the way to the final. The twist? Host Glenn Freeman has the power to deploy a veto once per round if he disagrees with the selection made by
F1's shock Red Bull/Mercedes engine ruling explained
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we discuss the news that Red Bull has been declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, meaning that rivals Mercedes and Ferrari will both get engine upgrades during the 2026 season. Given the Mercedes power unit is considered the standard-setter and the Mercedes team has won every grand pri
Monaco GP Driver Rankings: Did we rank Verstappen correctly?
In the second instalment of our Driver Rankings podcast, Ben Anderson grills Edd Straw on how he ranked the drivers after the Monaco Grand Prix.One driver's ranking proved particularly controversial to many people in The Race Members' Club - but does Edd agree that it's one of the boldest calls he's ever made?Ben also challenges Edd on the rankings of Charles Leclerc and George Russell, gets Edd t
Monaco GP: Antonelli dominates amid penalty mayhem and track chaos
From Monte Carlo, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss an intriguing Monaco Grand Prix that saw a runaway race winner, disappointment for the home fans, a slew of costly penalties, and concerns about the track surface - amongst other things...Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever winner of the Monaco Grand Prix as pre-event favourite Ferrari floundered and title rival Geor
In-Car Insights: Jon and Scott debrief the first day of action in Monaco
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. Full disclosure, this episode wasn't actually recorded in a car because in Monaco, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm stay down the coast, and commute to the track via public transport. So instead, Jon and Scott recorded Friday's e
Tech Show: Is the FIA right to ban active aero for Monaco?
The Monaco Grand Prix provides F1 drivers with a unique challenge, but they'll have one less thing to think about this year after the FIA decided that there will be no straight mode zones in the Principality, and hence no opportunity to use the active front and rear wings that are a feature of the 2026 regulations. Is that the right call? One man who doesn't think so is former F1 technical directo
Why F1 teams are so convinced of an upset in Monaco
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we discuss whether F1 2026 could be set for its first upset, with Ferrari hotly-tipped to set the pace in Monaco. But why are the Scuderia so fancied at this race, and if they are to set the pace, will it be track specialist and home favourite Charles Leclerc that leads the way or his resurgent team mate Lewis Hamilton?Edd Straw is joined by Josh Sutti
Can Mercedes avoid Antonelli vs Russell civil war?
We ask what Toto Wolff’s version of ‘papaya rules’ should look like as he bids to keep battling Mercedes team-mates George Russel and Kimi Antonelli in line in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Nelson Valkenburg and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the way the battle could and should be managed on track, and the risks of trying to keep too tight a leash on Antonelli and
Bring Back V10s: Why Benetton's post-Schumacher era was so rough
Bring Back V10s tackles one of F1's roughest title wins hangovers in episode 6 of season 13, with a look back at the sudden downturn in fortunes for one of the 1990s' elite teams.Benetton was on top of the world at the end of 1995, having clinched the constructors’ crown and back-to-back drivers’ world titles with Michael Schumacher. But with Schumacher departing for Ferrari in 1996, the team had
What major new deal says about Alpine’s chances of becoming an F1 force again
Alpine announced a major new sponsorship deal on Wednesday, with Italian fashion house Gucci to enter Formula 1 for the first time next year as the team's title sponsor. Jon Noble, who was at the launch event in Paris, joins Edd Straw to explain why this deal is so significant for Alpine (and parent company Renault) outside of the obvious money it will bring. Edd and Jon also discuss Alpine's wide
Canadian GP Driver Rankings: Did we get them right?
In the first episode of a new regular post-race series, Edd Straw presents his Canadian Grand Prix Driver Rankings and takes questions on what he got right - and what he got wrong...Joining Edd to probe his decision making - and share the thoughts of The Race Members' Club - is Glenn Freeman, who presses Edd on the rationale behind where he ranked the duelling Mercedes drivers, a resurgent Lewis H
Canadian GP: Mercedes title battle blows up as Antonelli wins again
From Montreal, Edd Straw and Jon Noble are joined by Josh Suttill to discuss a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix in which the world championship battle between Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell really came alive. But did the Silver Arrows' intra-team battle step over the line given Toto Wolff has warned he may put the handbrake on? The guys debate this, as well as discussing McLaren's
In-Car Insights: Edd and Jon review their first day in the Canadian GP paddock
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. Angry reactions to "b******t" speculation, intrigue over F1's supposedly agreed 2027 engine plan, and a whole race weekend to look forward to - it was quite the first day in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock for Edd Straw and Jon No
How F1 became hostage to its manufacturers - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes explore the complex relationship that F1 has with automotive manufacturers - a relationship that many would argue is to blame for the knot that the sport has put itself in with the 2026 regulations. With another big manufacturer - Chinese car giant BYD - exploring joining the grid, is it time for F1 to de-couple itself from the 'myt
Is Red Bull 2.0 good enough to keep Verstappen?
With Max Verstappen’s future still up in the air, can Red Bull Racing 2.0 really can convince him it’s the place to be in the short and long-term? And what might the team do should it be necessary to replace the Dutchman in 2027 or the years that follow? Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and special guest Matt Majendie - author of the new book Inside Red Bull Racing - to debate those questions, and
Tech Show: Fixing Ferrari’s risk-averse culture + Dubious 2026 F1 car developments
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the concept of risk vs reward in grand prix racing, following on from Fred Vasseur's recent comments that Ferrari need to move out of a conservative mindset and 'push everything' in terms of innovation.Edd and Gary also discuss some of the latest tech developments seen in F1, including
Why Verstappen's Nurburgring adventure was a successful failure
While his F1 colleagues were putting their feet up and enjoying a weekend without racing, Max Verstappen was at the Nurburgring taking part in one of the most demanding 24-hour events in the world - and coming ever so close to taking victory on debut. But what can we learn from the Dutchman's near-miss and what do his latest exploits away from F1 tell us about his future in grand prix racing? Edd
The art of communicating with F1 drivers - A race engineer shares his secrets with Damon and Johnny
On the latest episode of Stay On Track, Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert go deep on the most important relationship in F1 - the one between a driver and his race engineer. They're joined by special guest Pierre Hamelin, who listeners might recognise as Arvid Lindblad's race engineer at Racing Bulls. Pierre has developed a reputation as a man who nurtures rookie drivers, having previously engineered A
Bring Back V10s: Turkey 2010 - The dramatic fallout from big Vettel/Webber clash
Bring Back V10s drops a couple of cylinders to look back at a famous race from the V8 era: the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix. Glenn Freeman is joined by Edd Straw and Jon Noble, who were both at Istanbul Park that weekend, to look back on a race most famous for Red Bull team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber wiping each other out while battling for the lead!As well as analysing the incident we look
How Toyota is helping transform F1’s smallest team
Haas is Formula 1’s smallest team, but its Toyota partnership is playing a big part in helping it to continue to overachieve. Scott Mitchell-Malm, who paid a visit to its Banbury facility between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, and Edd Straw, who recently attended a Haas TPC (testing of previous cars) test at Silverstone, get together to tell the story of this unique team. We look at the Toyot
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