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, which was decided by an iconic overtake in the closing stages. Mika joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to discuss the whole race in great detail, from starting on pole position behind the safety car, to McLaren's cautious strategy that worked against David Coulthard, Hakkinen's spin that handed Schumacher...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 23 min
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 and the possible implications for F1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2020•58 min
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2020•52 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2020•57 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2020•54 min
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 happened, how it will go and what it means for F1 next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2020•24 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2020•55 min
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Belgian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2020•55 min
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-confirmed driver line ups for 2021. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into the driver market, and also talk about the Concrode Agreement and the sale of Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Spanish Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2020•56 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2020•59 min
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 segment – F1 Radar with Valentin Khorounzhiy tracking the progress of those on the edge of F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at what was an eventful weekend at the Hungaroring both on and off track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on a second, but very different, grand prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2020•53 min
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 deal has happened, whether it will work and if Alonso still has something to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 08, 2020•35 min
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a remarkable Austrian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min
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 the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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 investment, the value of Haas’s development freeze and how big a loss to Mercedes Andy Cowell is are also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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 moves in F1, as well as looking at the prospects of George Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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 explain the benefits to the drivers of getting their eye in, what Mercedes hopes to achieve with its two-day test at Silverstone, whether the calendar favours Red Bull and Lance Stroll’s Racing Point future. And also, is it time for the reverse grids idea to be abandoned for good? Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jun 08, 2020•58 min
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 team principal Toto Wolff’s future. Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw delve into these stories, as well as giving their verdict on whether F1’s new package of regulations really will level up the playing field Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 what makes Alonso as good as he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2020•59 min
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. Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw discuss the latest machinations in the driver market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2020•59 min
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 champion's destiny might lie - and who could replace him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2020•39 min
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 also a look at the lastest cost cap news and F1’s financial state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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 Raikkonen, the Phoenix F1 team, Carlos Sainz Jr to Ferrari and hopes of new teams are among the questions answered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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 its revival. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw discuss how the team is being affected and what McLaren still needs to do to get back to the front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2020•47 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr