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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

What the Mercedes F1 technical reshuffle really means

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss James Allison's imminent promotion to chief technical officer at Mercedes, as well as the emerging McLaren v Ferrari battle, Nico Hulkenberg's Aston Martin reserve gig and looking ahead to Imola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202150 min

What we want to see from the new F1 2021 game

Nathan Quinn, Glenn Freeman and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to F1 2021, the latest edition of the F1 gaming series, and discuss what they want to see in it and future versions of the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 20211 hr 2 min

Why Mercedes is stuck with its 2021 rake problem

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take an in-depth look at the disadvantages of the low-rake concepts used by Mercedes and Aston Martin and what can be done to tackle the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202158 min

Bahrain Grand Prix review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look back at the 2021 Formula 1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. This episode of The Race F1 Podcast is sponsored by Escapade Living. For more information, visit escapadeliving.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202156 min

Season preview: Hopes for a Verstappen v Hamilton title fight

Scott Mitchell, Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2021 Formula 1 season - and evaluate the chances of a genuine fight for the world championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20211 hr 12 min

Mercedes: struggling or sandbagging?

While Red Bull was on top during pre-season testing, there are suggestions Mercedes was overplaying its problems. Karun Chandhok and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into just how serious its problems are and why there really is a chance of a close fight at the front in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 202158 min

Why it really is advantage Red Bull after F1 testing

You might think you've heard it all before when it comes to Mercedes not being fast in testing, only to dominate. But based on the third and final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, it genuinely has work to do. Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202135 min

F1's competitive order takes shape on testing day 2

While Mercedes set the pace, the W12 proved to be a tricky car to drive, while Red Bull piled on the miles and McLaren caught the eye. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw with all the news from the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202140 min

Mercedes flops, Red Bull flies on F1 testing day 1

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss all the news, lap times and technical revelations of the opening day of Bahrain pre-season testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 202139 min

Aston Martin AMR21 makes a big impact

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the new Aston Martin F1 car, and also take a look at the Alpine A521 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202136 min

How Mercedes has improved again with its 2021 F1 car

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the newly-launched Mercedes W12 and explain where it has made gains both in terms of the chassis and engine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202132 min

Secrets of Red Bull's 2021 F1 car

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Red Bull RB16B and its chances of taking the fight to Mercedes in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202138 min

AlphaTauri's new car springs some surprises

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look at the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT02, which has revealed more detail than might be expected of a car that's the team hopes can be consistently at the front of the midfield pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202135 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202137 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202135 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 dealFor 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-f1s-...

Feb 08, 202129 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 verdictsFor 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 dilemma...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 20 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 20211 hr 2 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 20211 hr 5 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 202152 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 202126 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 20211 hr 5 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202158 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202128 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 01, 202158 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 20201 hr 1 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202048 min
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