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The Race F1 Podcast

The Race Media Ltdwww.the-race.com
If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Jon Noble, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix. The feed also features other F1 shows from The Race's stable, including Bring Back V10s, And Colossally That's History!, and The Race F1 Tech Show.

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Episodes

McLaren launches first 2021 F1 car

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 for the season, as well as all the news from the launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202135 min

What the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Red Bull-Honda

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 Edd Straw to discuss the implications, and how far F1’s plan for Saturday sprint races has progressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202132 min

Why Hamilton has only signed for one year

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 For more on Hamilton's new contract from The Race: How a charity delayed Hamilton's deal and hints at 2022 stay - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-a-charity-delayed-hamiltons-deal-and-hints-at-2022-stay/ Why Hamilton's new deal may usher in F1's Verstappen era - https://the-race.com/formula-1/why-hamiltons-new-deal-may-usher-in-f...

Feb 08, 202127 min

What each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car

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 to give their verdicts For more on 2021's launch season and expectations of each team from The Race: Gary Anderson: Writing off 2021 to focus on 2022 is foolhardy https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-anderson-writing-off-2021-to-focus-on-2022-is-foolhardy/ How Williams will tackle its 2021 recovery dile...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 18 min

Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated?

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 20211 hr

Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong?

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 20211 hr 2 min

Can Perez & Sainz defy their number two status?

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 respective teams, and what exactly do we mean by number two driver? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss two of the most intriguing transfers heading into the new campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202150 min

Button’s Williams F1 comeback!

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 new job involves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202124 min

Battle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over Alpine

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 discuss their prospects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20211 hr 3 min

What to expect from Honda in 2021

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 impact of the aero changes and much more. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to give you all the answers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202155 min

Australian GP set to be postponed

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 latest news about Alex Albon's racing programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 202126 min

F1 2021: The big stories

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 Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso at Alpine. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to start the countdown to F1 2021, with an unexpected guest appearance from Baxter the dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 01, 202156 min

Gary Anderson's F1 2020 team review

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202058 min

Your F1 season verdict

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 listened to or watched, we discuss the various categories. Glenn Freeman and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 202046 min

Sergio Perez lands 2021 Red Bull F1 drive

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 Albon? And in other F1 news, what's going on with the ownership of the Mercedes Team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202026 min

Our verdict on the top 10 F1 drivers of 2020

Karun Chandhok, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to debate The Race’s Top 10 F1 drivers of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 20201 hr 16 min

Alonso fastest in controversial F1 test outing

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 the other big stories from the test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202024 min

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the 17th and final race of a remarkable Formula 1 season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202049 min

Sakhir Grand Prix review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a remarkable Sakhir Grand Prix on the Bahrain Outer circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 202057 min

Russell to Merc, Schumacher and other driver changes

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 Aitken at Williams, as well as the all-new 2022 Haas line up of Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202029 min

Grosjean out, Fittipaldi in for Haas

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 Cavalcanti join Edd Straw to discuss this unexpected change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202031 min

Bahrain Grand Prix review

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202055 min

Criticisms of Lewis Hamilton – fair or false?

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20201 hr 7 min

Turkish Grand Prix review

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw review the weird and wonderful Turkish Grand Prix weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202056 min

Secrets of Mercedes’ rise to F1 power

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 John Owen, they reveal the secrets of how Mercedes established itself as the dominant force from the start of the 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 20201 hr 3 min

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix review

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from Formula 1’s first race at Imola for 14 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202056 min

Portuguese Grand Prix review

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on all the stories from a dramatic Portuguese Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 20201 hr 1 min

Why Haas has axed Grosjean and Magnussen

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 for next year. Edd Straw and Mark Hughes discuss why the team took the decision, the strengths and weaknesses of both drivers during their F1 careers, what what Haas is likely to do next as it builds for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 22, 202021 min

How good is Mick Schumacher?

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 grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20201 hr 4 min

Eifel Grand Prix review

Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at Formula 1’s first race weekend at the Nurburgring since 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 20201 hr 3 min
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