Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal to dissect the Qatar Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen's comfortable win was overshadowed by some controversial decisions from both the race director and the stewards. They discuss all the big talking points, plus answer the usual bumper crop of questions from The Race Members' Club. Buy tickets to our live shows: London on 16th January - https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/the-race-f1-podcast-live-from-london-16th-j...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the news that Formula 1 has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add a GM/Cadillac team to the F1 grid in 2026. But curiously within F1's announcement, there was no mention of Andretti, the entity that started this team's bid to get onto the F1 grid. So, why have GM/Cadillac got the green light now, when the project was previously rejected? Where has the Andretti name gone? What engines will the new team use and which driv...
Nov 25, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss Max Verstappen clinching his fourth drivers' world title with fifth place in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But where does this year's championship success rank alongside his other winning seasons? They also explain what led to Mercedes' stunning turn of speed this weekend, which saw it clinch an unexpected one-two with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. There's also chat about why Charles Leclerc was unhappy after th...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Compared to last year, the opening day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix event was relatively subdued, but despite the lack of razzmatazz there's still plenty to talk about on The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson joins Edd Straw after a long day in the paddock to give you a taste of what it's like to be in Las Vegas and what's changed since last year. As this is Ben's first visit to Vegas, he offers a fresh perspective on the unique qualities of the event - and the challenges of the strange timetable - b...
Nov 21, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw introduces some bonus F1 content for you from The Race Members’ Club that we think you’ll enjoy hearing a preview of. Throughout 2024, The Race F1 Podcast's sister show Bring Back V10s (which looks back at F1’s iconic V10 era) has been doing a spin-off show, exclusively for members, called 1997 Revisited. On each mini episode, host Glenn Freeman is joined by Edd, Ben Anderson and Matt Beer for a fun-filled look back at every race from that classic season, which was voted the best of th...
Nov 20, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast With F1 taking a breather before the final three races of the season, we thought we'd bring you something a little different for our latest episode: An update on the Brad Pitt-led movie F1, which is scheduled to hit cinemas next summer. Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy explain how it has been filmed (particularly over real-life F1 weekends), why director Joseph Kosinski's back catalogue provides hope for spectacular action sequences, and how the teams, drivers and media ha...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a news bonanza on the mid-week episode of The Race F1 Podcast as Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Christian Menath from German outlet Motorsport Magazin to unpack several big stories. The first is the shock news that Formula 1 will have a new race director from the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate effect. We discuss what's behind his sudden departure, and Christian explains why there's more to it than the FIA's statement lets ...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, with the title fight now effectively settled in Max Verstappen's favour, Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson discuss what Lando Norris needs to do to move from regular race winner to real championship challenger in 2025. They also look at the collision course Mohammed Ben Sulayem appears to be on with Formula 1’s drivers after the FIA president's clampdown on swearing was met with a firm and united rebuke from the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA). There's also chat abo...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm as they discuss Audi/Sauber's decision to sign F2 championship-leader Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg for 2025 and beyond, in the process saying goodbye to Valtteri Bottas, who for a long time looked favourite to retain his seat. Amongst other things, they discuss why Audi/Sauber have opted for youth over experience, whether there's a risk with Bortoleto beginning his F1 career in uncompetitive machinery, why McLaren were happy to let the talen...
Nov 06, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're dropping a little bonus audio into your feed in between episodes of The Race F1 Podcast, as an example of the type of extra content that's available to those in The Race Members' Club on Patreon. Earlier this week, we asked members on Patreon to leave questions and comments about Edd Straw's Brazilian GP driver rankings, with the aim of giving people a better idea about the process Edd goes through in formulating them (and to hold him to account for all the things he got wrong, of course!)...
Nov 06, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to unpick a very eventful race weekend in Sao Paulo, blighted by bad weather, in which Max Verstappen scored arguably his finest Grand Prix victory yet. They discuss how Max's race, including how he came through from such a lowly grid slot, and look at what his victory means in the context of the title fight. There's also reaction to Alpine's shock double podium and discussion about where Lando Norris and McLaren's race fell apart, plus ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast As F1 heads into the final part of the current triple header in Brazil, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and special guest Lito Cavalcanti (a long-time Brazilian journalist, who may be familiar to some from The Race's Portuguese-language YouTube channel), to answer questions from The Race Members' Club on Sergio Perez’s Red Bull future, or lack of it, Franco Colapinto’s RB chances, whether the constructors' championship would mean more to McLaren or Ferrari, and many more. Want extra p...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to dissect the Mexican Grand Prix - a race in which Max Verstappen was penalised by the stewards for another on-track run-in with title rival Lando Norris. The guys explain why Verstappen was punished this time out (when he wasn't in Austin) and also look at the wider championship implications, with Norris finishing second and Verstappen only sixth. Carlos Sainz's excellent weekend and run to victory is also analysed, along with Sergio P...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Formula 1's new-for-2024 racing guidelines were thrust back into the spotlight in Austin, inevitably leading to a flood of questions from The Race Members' Club. Those questions kick off the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast with Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill. They cover what the rules actually say, where you can find them, whether they're fit for purpose and why Max Verstappen is so good at skirting so close to the edge of them. Other topics include whether Franco Colapint...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss an entertaining United States Grand Prix weekend in which title rivals Red Bull and McLaren did battle on-track and off. The guys discuss Ferrari's scintillating form, Max Verstappen coming out on top in his battle with Lando Norris, Mercedes' struggles, what's going on in the row over Red Bull's controversial front bib adjuster, and much more. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/th...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss how Formula 1's return to action after a second one-month break could change the dynamic of the world championship battle in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to look ahead to the first of the pair of triple-headers that will round out the season and explain the key factors that could swing the title fight one way or the other. Will Red Bull get on top of its problems with an upgrade package, can Lando Norris finally make so...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast We untangle Haas's new Toyota Formula deal and explain how it fits in with its existing Ferrari technical partnership in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to tell all about the impact this alliance should have for Haas, and why its full potential isn't yet clear. The services Toyota will provide in terms of facilitating a TPC (testing of previous cars) programme for Haas for the first time and also drive-in-loop simulator and manufactur...
Oct 11, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Max Verstappen's stellar performances in a Red Bull RB20 that has slid down the order are the main topic on the latest episode of The Race Formula 1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw to discuss Verstappen's 'season of two halves' and how he's handling the pressures and challenges of his eight-race winless streak. We also explain what Michael Andretti moving into an advisory and ambassadorial role with his own racing team means for its F1 aspirations and why it's still...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman impressing on their Formula 1 outings this year, and Kimi Antonelli landing a place at Mercedes for 2024, the question of the relevance of Formula 2 has been talked about extensively in recent months. The Race F1 Podcast has now joined the discussion with an in-depth debate about not only F2, but the state of the whole junior ladder and whether the fact the drivers getting the best results in the primary feeder series are being overlooked is a problem. Nel...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In between episodes of The Race F1 Podcast, we thought we'd bring you a bonus segment of another podcast we think you might like. Earlier this year, The Race launched And Colossally That’s History! - a brand-new podcast all about motor racing history, presented by Richard Williams and Matt Bishop, who between them have a wealth of experience covering the sport (and in Matt's case, working as the communications chief for both McLaren and Aston Martin). The second season kicked off on October 3rd ...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast We debate rules that Formula 1 should ditch in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Samarth Kanal and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to state the case for rules that should be ditched and, in some cases, replaced. It will come as no surprise to regular listeners that the fastest lap point is among the regulations that is scrutinised, although that's just one of the ideas that's discussed. Rules related to car liveries, track limits, overtaking, superlicences and much more are also tackled. Wa...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast We reflect on Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 legacy in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Special guest Michael Lamonato joins Ben Anderson and host Edd Straw to discuss the reaction in Australia to Ricciardo being replaced by Liam Lawson, and what's been learned from what Red Bull's Helmut Marko and Lawson himself have revealed about the process. We then delve into Ricciardo's post-Red Bull career, explaining why his Renault stint shouldn't be lumped in with his McLaren and RB struggles, ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss the news that Daniel Ricciardo has been axed by RB, with Liam Lawson replacing him for the rest of 2024. They discuss why Red Bull have made this move now, whether Ricciardo has a future in F1, what Lawson will bring to the team, and whether the New Zealander's opportunity should be seen as an audition for another seat in 2025... Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace -...
Sep 26, 2024•53 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Mark Hughes to tackle another batch of questions sent in by The Race Members' Club. Top of the selection is a question about whether Red Bull will really make a move for Mercedes' George Russell, after Christian Horner made comments to that effect in Singapore. There are also a host of questions about the driver market, including whether the impressive Franco Colapinto might end up driving for Sauber or even RB next season. Plus, Mark gives a detailed exp...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw and Mark Hughes (both in Singapore) are joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to review the Singapore Grand Prix, and a race in which Lando Norris left his rivals in his wheel tracks. They explain why Norris and McLaren were so quick and whether this win really does mean a title tilt is now a realistic possibility. They also discuss, amongst other topics, the community service order Max Verstappen was handed for swearing (and his subsequent protest), and an emotional weekend for Daniel Ricciar...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Join Edd Straw, Ben Anderson and Josh Suttill as they unpack the events of Baku and look further ahead by answering a raft of questions sent in by The Race Members' Club. Included are a whole host of questions about Oscar Piastri, including whether he should be considered the best overtaker in F1 and whether the Australian is McLaren's better bet for world championship glory long-term than Lando Norris. There are also questions about Franco Colapinto's F1 future, the proposed rookies race at the...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Join Edd Straw and Mark Hughes as they link up with Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal in Baku to chat about a pulsating Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Amongst other topics, they discuss how Oscar Piastri was able to defeat Charles Leclerc to take victory, why Sergio Perez had the upper hand on Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen, and who was to blame in the Sainz-Perez clash. Plus, as usual, they answer questions sent in by The Race Members’ Club. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Clu...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss what is arguably F1's biggest non-driver signing of all time: Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. They discuss why one of the greatest technical minds in F1 history, who could have joined more-or-less any team he fancied, has made the decision to join Aston Martin. They also explain how Aston owner Lawrence Stroll got his man - and what he can expect for his money. Edd, Mark and Ben also discuss the particulars of Newey’s Aston role and wh...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and F1 TV presenter and author Will Buxton for a lively edition of the pod in which - inspired by a video clip of Will that went viral on social media, gaining more than 1.6 million views - we debate whether McLaren should be actively favouring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, given the Briton's outside shot at the world title. The short- and long-term implications of such a move are discussed, but will our trio find a consensus position? Want extra podcast co...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast After his massive practice crash in Monza, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss whether Kimi Antonelli is really ready for the step up to F1 with Mercedes in 2025. They outline Mercedes' take on the Italian's eye-opening debut, and answer your questions on why the team have gone with such a young and inexperienced driver to replace Lewis Hamilton next year. After that, we bring you the latest on F1's latest flexi wing drama, before diving into a bumper crop of questions ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast 
