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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

Our final verdict on F1 testing

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give the final verdict of Formula 1 pre-season testing and whether pacesetter Red Bull really is favourite heading into next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20221 hr 10 min

Bahrain Day 2: F1's 2022 form book takes shape

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the second day of the Bahrain pre-season Formula 1 test, analysing the lap times and covering all of the big stories from on and off track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202236 min

Bahrain Day 1: Are the new Mercedes sidepods legal?

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to review the first day of the final pre-season test in Bahrain. With the Mercedes upgrade package the big talking point, we also hear from Gary Anderson on the design, as well as delving into porpoising, AlphaTauri's pace and Kevin Magnussen's return to the paddock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202233 min

What to expect from Magnussen's Haas F1 comeback

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss Kevin Magnussen's unexpected F1 return with Haas, and the latest on the Nikita Mazepin situation on a day when the American team dominated the headlines in F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202228 min

Who replaces Mazepin and Bahrain test preview

Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Nikita Mazepin losing his Haas drive and look ahead to the Bahrain test Brought to you by Gran Turismo 7 https://bit.ly/3sBK9MM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 202244 min

Your questions on F1 2022 answered

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to answer questions posed by The Race Members' Club. Among the topics covered are F1 testing, car design and development, the Haas situation and what race could replace the Russian GP. Brought to you by Gran Turismo 7 https://bit.ly/3sBK9MM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202254 min

Every team's Barcelona F1 test rated

Scott Mitchell and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to look back at the first pre-season test in Barcelona, running through all of the 10 teams to asses their performance, explain their problems and the mood in the paddock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 20221 hr 6 min

Testing Day 2: Is Ferrari really fastest?

Charles Leclerc set the pace on day 2 of pre-season testing for Ferrari and George Russell suggested it and McLaren were looking fast. Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to delve into what the times really tell us, and explain the limiting factors that are holding teams back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202232 min

Red Bull RB18 shows us what Newey was hiding

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to take a look at the bold, dramatic Red Bull RB18 - a car that if it goes as well as it looks will be winning plenty of races in F1 2022. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3rpgyoV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202222 min

Why Alpine's new F1 car is only aiming for fifth

Alpine is a works team with a big opportunity presented by the new regulations - so why is the new A522 a car that is only aiming at finishing at least fifth in the constructors' championship? Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain why and take a close look at the latest 2022 F1 car to appeal. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/330pAj2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 21, 202229 min

Why new F1 Mercedes looks the part

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the new Mercedes F1 W13 and the details that mean it looks set to be fighting at the front again in 2022 Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HxCP9R Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202239 min

Are Ferrari's bold sidepods genius or folly?

Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to discuss the new Ferrari F1-75, in particular the unusual sidepod design and the reasons for such an unusual approach. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HrnU0X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202227 min

Masi out - but has the FIA done enough?

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss whether the FIA's reaction to last year's Abu Dhabi controversy, asking what it means and whether its enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202230 min

Has Williams gone too far with its abrupt sidepods?

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the Williams-Mercedes FW44 - as well as having a glance at the new Alfa Romeo. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3HwFOiQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202231 min

What new AlphaTauri tells us about Red Bull

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect the newly-launched AlphaTauri AT03, and explain what hints it gives us about the as-yet unseen Red Bull RB18 Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3Glv5GA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202232 min

New McLaren’s suspension changes explained

The new McLaren-Mercedes MCL36 features a pullrod front suspension and pushrod rear suspension – the reverse of the approach teams have used in recent years. Gary Anderson joins Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw to explain why, and analyse the rest of the latest 2022 F1 car to break cover. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/34sREvL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202235 min

Why Aston Martin AMR22 is the real deal

Aston Martin is the third team to launch an F1 car in 2022, but the first to show us a genuine and complete car. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to reveal the secrets of the first of this new generation of cars to hit the track Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3L5ZrjY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202238 min

Red Bull launches the not-so-new RB18

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a look at the newly-launched Red Bull RB18 and explain how the team has gone to extremes to keep its secrets by revealing what is effectively a show car dressed up as something new. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3B18jTh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202231 min

Haas reveals first 2022 F1 car

The first car designed to the much-anticipated and dramatically changed 2022 Formula 1 regulations has been launched, with Haas revealing images of the new VF-22. Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the technical detail of the car, what's not shown in the pictures and how we should set expectations for the team. Brought to you by Aramco https://bit.ly/3Gt2cIH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 04, 202241 min

Revealing every 2022 F1 team's key weakness

Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss all 10 F1 teams to discuss the most important area to improve with the new-car launches fast approaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 20221 hr 9 min

F1 2023 driver market explained

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to lay out the 2023 F1 driver market landscape - with as many as 11 seats potentially up for grabs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202255 min

How seriously should we take Hamilton retirement talk?

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss the Hamilton retirement rumours and what the FIA needs to fix after Abu Dhabi controversy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202253 min

How Honda F1 turned disaster into triumph

When Honda returned to F1 with McLaren in 2015, it fell a long way short of expectations and became something of a joke during those early seasons. But six years later, it powered Max Verstappen to the drivers' championship. Scott MItchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how Honda turned things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20221 hr

F1 2022: The big stories

Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to the 2022 Formula 1 season, which will bring new regulations, major driver moves and hopes of more raceble cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 202252 min

Your verdict on F1 2021

In this special video podcast, we discuss your verdict on the 2021 season with eight categories covering the controversies, the drives, the blunders, the heartbreaks, the disappointments and the driver market moves that made a big impact on you in 2021. For the video version, head to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWqWxjfTWCw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 21, 20211 hr 15 min

Our top 10 F1 drivers of 2021

Karun Chandhok and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2021 season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 20211 hr 6 min

Why Mercedes dropped its appeal

Scott Mitchell and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to explain why Mercedes didn't proceed with its appeal against its rejected Abu Dhabi Grand Prix protest, what does it mean for Lewis Hamiton's future and what must the FIA do to do get it right next time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202144 min

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic and controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202150 min

Winner takes all in Abu Dhabi: Verstappen v Hamilton

Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look ahead to what should be a thrilling denouement to the world championship fight at the Yas Marina circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202134 min
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