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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

How Verstappen has become an F1 great, with Dutch journalist Erik van Haren

Special guest Erik van Haren joins Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell to delve into all things Max Verstappen, the Dutch journalist offering his views on Verstappen's many strengths and few weaknesses and asking where he stands among F1's legendary drivers. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read f...

Aug 22, 202258 min

Our verdict on who could switch from IndyCar to F1

With Colton Herta, Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou all either already participating in F1 test running, or due to do so, we ask which is best-equipped to make the leap and how difficult the challenge of jumping from IndyCar to F1 really is. Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell are joined by special guest JR Hildebrand, on loan from The Race IndyCar Podcast, who offers unique insight both into the drivers in question and the differences in the driving challenge between two very different motorsport discipline...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 12 min

Why does nobody want to drive for Alpine in F1?

With Fernando Alonso signing for Aston Martin and Oscar Piastri headed to McLaren, we ask why two drivers have turned their back on Alpine. Mark Hughes and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to delve into that, as well as Alonso's Aston Martin prospects, who needs to do better after the August break and whether F1 has a 'fan' behaviour problem. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twit...

Aug 08, 202245 min

What's going on with Piastri and Alpine...and McLaren

Alpine says Oscar Piastri will race for it in 2023, Oscar Piastri says he will not. What's the truth, what happens next and can McLaren really make a space for him with Daniel Ricciardo under contract? This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Click here to join The ...

Aug 03, 202237 min

Inside Alonso's shock Aston Martin F1 2023 deal

Aston Martin wasted no time after Sebastian Vettel announced his Formula 1 retirement to sign his replacement, announcing Fernando Alonso will join the team in 2023 on a multi-year deal. But why did the long-awaited Alpine deal not happen and who will replace him at the Renault-owned team? This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTub...

Aug 01, 202234 min

Hungarian Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix, as Mercedes driver George Russell started from pole position for the first time ahead of Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc...with Red Bull's Max Verstappen down in 10th. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, ...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 4 min

Vettel's F1 retirement bombshell, and who will replace him

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel announced he will retire at the end of the season as the F1 circus gathered at the Hungaroring. Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw were there to bring you the reactions and the implications of his momentous decision, including who might end up taking his seat in 2023. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos ...

Jul 28, 202232 min

French Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at how the French Grand Prix played out, with Charles Leclerc on pole position for Ferrari, Max Verstappen alongside him in the Red Bull and Mercedes pairing Lewis Hamilton and George Russell hoping to bounce back after a difficult qualifying session. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our lat...

Jul 25, 202254 min

Ricciardo's McLaren future and possible replacements

Daniel Ricciardo has underlined that he will be with McLaren next year, but question marks remain over his place. And with Colton Herta starting his test programme and Alex Palou joining the McLaren fold - well, probably - where do they stand among the potential alternatives? Scott Mitchell and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to look at the McLaren 2023 driver situation. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The...

Jul 18, 202253 min

Austrian Grand Prix 2022 review

With Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc once again lined up on the front row, the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring was another dramatic race. Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes to unravel how it played out and why. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and ...

Jul 10, 202257 min

COMING SOON: Series 6 of Bring Back V10s

The wait is nearly over - Bring Back V10s is returning for a sixth series, with more amazing stories from a golden era when F1 was loud both on track and off. This season, with the help of a great line-up of special guests, we’ll be diving deep into another hand-picked selection of fascinating topics, including Michael Andretti’s F1 nightmare with McLaren in 1993, Fernando Alonso’s first win at Hungary in 2003, the epic battle between Senna and Mansell at Monaco in 1992 and much, much more. The ...

Jul 09, 20221 min

BONUS: Zhou's Silverstone crash analysed + why F1 fuel is going synthetic and sustainable

This week we have another bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show. There are two big topics on the agenda for host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson, the first being Zhou Guanyu’s terrifying British Grand Prix accident. Together they take a closer look at the structures that saved the Chinese driver and ask what F1 can learn about further improving car and barrier safety. They then turn their attention to this week’s other majo...

Jul 06, 202259 min

British Grand Prix 2022 review

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz started on pole position ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for what proved to be a dramatic race at Silverstone. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how it played out and hit all the big talking points This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Achieving a podium starts long before the race. Discover the off-track heroes using Smartsheet to power on-track success at McLaren. ...

Jul 04, 202255 min

How Max Verstappen has evolved in 2022 + Pierre Gasly's new deal

Nine races into the 2022 F1 season and reigning champion Max Verstappen has built a commanding world championship lead. Scott Mitchell and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to delve into his performances and look at how he's evolved as a driver this season. They also discuss Pierre Gasly’s 2023 AlphaTauri deal and what that means for his future, as well as giving their thoughts on the situation surrounding Red Bull junior driver Juri Vips after his suspension. And finally the team look ahead to t...

Jun 27, 202258 min

Canadian Grand Prix 2022 review

With Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Alpine's Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz lining up at the front of the grid, F1's return to Montreal for the first time since 2019 was set up for a dramatic race. Join Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell as they unpick all the action - and how it impacts the championship battle. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . READ MORE: Edd Straw's Canadian GP driver ratings F...

Jun 20, 202255 min

BONUS: The job of an F1 Race Engineer, by Kimi Raikkonen’s former right-hand man

This week we have a bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our brand-new sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show. Each week, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson dive headfirst into the wonderful world of F1 technology, discussing the sport’s big technical talking points, getting into the nitty gritty of car design and engineering, and answering fans’ burning tech questions. On this week’s show, they talk to Kimi Raikkonen’s former Race Engineer at Alfa Romeo, Julien ...

Jun 15, 202256 min

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022 review

Ferrari's driver Charles Leclerc started on pole position ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez, with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz on the second row. We delve into what happened when the red lights went out for another dramatic race in Baku. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read features visi...

Jun 12, 202257 min

Perez stays, but is Ricciardo on his way out?

Sergio Perez's Red Bull deal for 2023 has been confirmed, but with Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren future in question we ask if he can turn things around? Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to tackle those topics and more, including F1's development war and the prospects for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest...

Jun 06, 202255 min

Monaco Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Ferrari locked out the front row with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz with Red Bull duo Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen on row two. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . READ MORE: Gary Anderson on what Monaco struggles reveal about Mercedes Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on Y...

May 30, 202254 min

Spanish Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix, with title rivals Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen again lining up on the front row for Ferrari and Red Bull. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Click here to join The Ra...

May 23, 20221 hr 7 min

Ferrari set to strike in F1's development war

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari's planned Spanish Grand Prix upgrade and how it could impact the balance of power in the title fight with Red Bull. We also look at the ongoing struggles of Mercedes, and the development plans for Alpine and Aston Martin. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For...

May 16, 202251 min

Miami Grand Prix 2022 review

Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell look back at the Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen again doing battle at the front. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . READ MORE: Edd Straw's Miami driver ratings Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read features visit the-race.com Click...

May 09, 202259 min

Does Mercedes need a new car concept?

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into the porpoising problems of the Mercedes W13 and whether radical changes are needed to the car. There's also a look at Lewis Hamilton's motivation, F1's 2026 rules vision and expectations for Miami. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . READ MORE: Gary Anderson on Mercedes' 2022 car concept Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our...

May 02, 20221 hr 2 min

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022 review

Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell analyse all the action from the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, where it was once again Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc lining up at the front of the F1 grid. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read features visit the-...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 2 min

F1's next big controversy

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain why the mooted Porsche and Audi F1 entries should be taken seriously, and the latest behind-the-scenes rows about what exactly constitutes a 'new' manufacturer and the budget implications. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. Click here to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league, click here . Follow The Race on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube For F1 news, analysis and must-read feature...

Apr 18, 202254 min

Australian Grand Prix 2022 review

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain how the Australian Grand Prix was won and lost. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/3qcUSeO To join The Race league use this link: https://gridrival.app.link/20iWm3Nagob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 202256 min

F1 back to Australia…and Las Vegas

Mark Hughes and special guest Michael Lamonato join Edd Straw to discuss F1’s third American race in Las Vegas and who is favourite for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/3qcUSeO To join The Race league use this link: https://gridrival.app.link/20iWm3Nagob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 04, 202243 min

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back on a dramatic event on and off track from Jeddah. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/3qcUSeO To join The Race league use this link: https://gridrival.app.link/20iWm3Nagob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 28, 20221 hr 2 min

Bahrain Grand Prix 2022 review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain a thrilling season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival. To download the GridRival app visit: https://bit.ly/3qcUSeO To join The Race league use this link: https://gridrival.app.link/20iWm3Nagob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 21, 20221 hr 3 min

F1 2022 season preview

With the Formula 1 season kicking off with this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20221 hr 4 min
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