Track limits - it's become a phrase we hear nearly every Grand Prix weekend, with drivers, journalists, commentators and fans all having their say on drivers straying beyond the limits of the circuit and how to punish them if they do. We've seen lap times deleted in qualifying, drivers being penalised for gaining an advantage in races and, more recently, a post-race protest in the US from Haas, aimed at recovering points from drivers who repeatedly strayed beyond track limits but weren't punishe...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast A technical hitch meant we couldn't answer your questions in our Brazilian GP review podcast, so to put that right we've got a bumper mid-week episode for you, featuring a massive selection of questions from The Race Members' Club. Joining Edd Straw in tackling them are Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill, who weigh in on questions relating to the race in Brazil, the future of sprint races, whether age would prove a barrier to an Alonso championship challenge (in the right car), and many more. ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to break down the fight at the front in the Brazilian Grand Prix and explain both the remarkable rising form of Aston Martin, and the latest Mercedes slump. Follow The Race on Twitter to take part in The Race F1 Cup! Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Get 20% off when you go to liquidIV.com and use code RACE at ...
Nov 06, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Valentin Khorounzhiy and special guest Lito Cavalcanti, a Brazilian journalist and broadcaster, join host Edd Straw to look ahead to the Brazilian Grand Prix, scene of Mercedes' last victory in Formula 1, one year ago. They ask whether the Silver Arrows' recent upturn in form means they could win again this weekend, and look at George Russell's form versus team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the intervening period since his victory. We also get a Brazilian take on Felipe Massa's legal proceedings regard...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss a Mexican Grand Prix in which there were contrasting fortunes for home favourite Sergio Perez and Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen, excellent performances from Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, and a superb drive from McLaren's Lando Norris. Follow The Race on Twitter to take part in The Race F1 Cup! Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opp...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by a returning Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Diego Mejía, of Fox Sports Mexico and The Race en español, to look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix - a potentially pivotal race in the career of home hero Sergio Perez. They discuss whether the Mexican can use local support to raise his performance level, explain how his downturn in form has been received back home, and ask whether P2 in the championship is his to lose or win. The trio also discuss F1's growing popularity i...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where Max Verstappen picked up a Sprint and GP double, but it was far from easy... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the FIA's decision to revisit Lewis Hamilton's track crossing punishment in Qatar, and ask whether it's unfair to single Hamilton out on the basis of being a role model. They then compare that to the FIA's response to another controversial moment from the last race: Lance Stroll's shove of an Aston Martin team member, before exploring the Canadian's current lack of form. Following that, our hosting trio debate whether this weekend's US Gra...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and special guest Erik van Haren, from Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, join Edd Straw to take a 360-degree look at the phenomenon that is Max Verstappen, and whether he has redefined what it is to be an elite driver in Formula 1. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Suttill, Jonny Reynolds and very special guest Dr Chris Tyler join Edd Straw for an in-depth discussion about whether F1 needs to do more to protect drivers, in the wake of the extremely challenging conditions they faced in Qatar - and the extreme reactions those conditions provoked. Dr Tyler, an expert in human responses to extreme hot and cold environments, from the University of Roehampton, London, has worked with F1 drivers such as Oscar Piastri to help them prepare for races in hot cli...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Qatar weekend that produced drama on and off track and F1's newest triple world champion. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Go to indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Andretti’s bid for a new Formula 1 entry has been approved by the FIA. They discuss what this news really means for the American squad's hopes of joining the grid, and explain the extremely tricky next step in Andretti's bid: “commercial discussions” with F1 and the teams. And finally, Edd, Mark and Ben look ahead to this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix - an event at which Max Verstappen could be crowned world champion for a third t...
Oct 03, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw for a deep dive into F1 team-mates, starting with a discussion on the ingredients that make-up a great duo, and followed by a look at how the team-mate dynamics have shifted within the big teams this season.Finally, our hosting crew look back on how they ranked F1's team-mate pairings before the season, and discuss whether their number 1 duo then - Mercedes - is still the number 1 team-mate pairing in F1 right now, or whether Red Bull, Ferrari ...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damien Smith, author of the new book Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1, joins Matt Beer and Edd Straw to discuss Alpine's struggles, the future of Esteban Ocon and whether or not Williams stick with Logan Sargeant. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 28, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, in which a Max Verstappen win sealed the constructors' title for Red Bull and McLaren looked to establish themselves as the champions' strongest challenger long-term. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more abo...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast F1.com's Lawrence Barretto joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss Oscar Piastri's new deal with McLaren, whether Daniel Ricciardo deserves his anticipated drive with AlphaTauri for 2024, whether Red Bull's Singapore blip is likely to be repeated in Japan, and whether Ferrari's recent improvements are set to continue. They also discuss Lance Stroll's fitness, after his recent heavy crash, and opine on the end...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix, where Red Bull's record run was halted. They explain why the world champions suffered a dip in form, and how Ferrari's Carlos Sainz made sure he was the one to capitalise. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about y...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal with Sauber and to look ahead to this weekend's Grand Prix in Singapore, which will take place on a new layout and with new regulations governing flexible bodywork. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom....
Sep 14, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Red Bull boss Christian Horner was recently moved to say that he doesn't think that there's anyone in the world who could match Max Verstappen's performances in this year's Red Bull RB19. But is he right, or might one of his rivals be able to step into the car and get as much (or more) out of it? Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw use that tantalising question as a jumping off point to debate the relative merits of Verstappen as a driver versus his main F1 rivals, including Lewis Ham...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss how Lewis Hamilton's new deal with Mercedes, and the uncertainty surrounding Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, might affect the driver market going forwards. They also weigh in on a couple of other stories doing the rounds at the moment, namely the expectation that the FIA will soon announce their decision on new teams entering F1, and Felipe Massa's legal action regarding the result of the 2008 World Championship. Follow The Race on Inst...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which saw Max Verstappen and Red Bull claim a record-breaking win in the face of strong resistance from Ferrari's home heroes. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go t...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s inconsistency, it’s 2024 plans and the contractual situations of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find ...
Aug 31, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw direct from Zandvoort, to discuss how home favourite Max Verstappen was able to see off the twin challenges of poor weather and a charging Fernando Alonso to win a record-equalling ninth straight Grand Prix. NOTE: Technical difficulties in Zandvoort meant we had to use the back-up Zoom call file for Scott and Mark's audio. Apologies that the sound quality isn't as good as usual, but we hope you still enjoy the show! Follow The Race on Instagram,...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's race week! Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, host Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman to run through the nine things they'd like to see over the remaining 10 races, from Daniel Ricciardo re-finding his mojo to Max Verstappen being genuinely challenged over a race weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to answer your questions on F1 20223, with a little help from Scott Mitchell-Malm. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use c...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Williams rebuild, the challenges it faces and evaluate the performance of drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code therace50 to get 50% off Sign up for Chime today, a...
Aug 17, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest summer break deep dive, host Edd Straw is joined by Jack Benyon, Josh Suttill and Valentin Khorounzhiy for an extensive look at the young drivers who could - or perhaps should - make the step up to F1 in 2024 or beyond. Candidates from F2, F3 and IndyCar are discussed, but which drivers are we tipping to be F1's next star rookie? This podcast was recorded before news broke that Alex Palou will not race for the McLaren IndyCar squad. Check out the next episode of The Race IndyCar po...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess Oscar Piastri's maiden F1 season so far, including how he's performing relative to lofty expectations. They also discuss what makes the Australian special, why McLaren team-mate Lando Norris has been a good benchmark, and what the future could look like for both drivers. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Membe...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to grab the report cards as Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run the rule over every team on the F1 grid and grade them for their performance relative to expectations over the first half of the 2023 season. Which high achievers will be getting an 'A' and who will be bottom of the class? Listen in to find out... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' ...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the second successive season Alpine heads into Formula 1's summer break reeling from a bombshell announcement. This time it's as a result of a slightly earlier, in-house decision to part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane on the same weekend it lost veteran F1 engineer Pat Fry to Williams. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect Alpine's choices including what it says about the Alpine 'project' in F1 and where the team...
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