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The Race F1 Podcast

by The Race Media Ltd · English · Sport

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 50 min
Latest: 4 Oct 2026
Language: English

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4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 minNew

Bahrain GP: Was farcical Malaysia start avoidable + How Verstappen shocked rivals

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix. It was a race that'll be remembered for Max Verstappen taking his and Red Bull’s first victory of 2026, but it was also one marred by chaos at the first attempt to start it. So what caused the farcical scenes that played out? That's the key question tackled in part one of the podcast, before Edd, Jon and Scott explain Verstappen and Red Bull's supreme - and somewhat shock - pace this weekend, ask whether Ferrari's…

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1 Oct 2026 · 39 min

In-Car Insights: Mercedes upgrades talk of the pitlane in Sepang

As a bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Edd and Jon on their long and eventful drive back from the Sepang paddock as they debrief on a very fruitful day of news chasing. Figuring out the upgrades Mercedes is bringing and what Honda has secretly already brought was high on their list. Plus how Esteban Ocon and Haas are publicly handling their split and plenty of fallout from Baku clashes. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race…
1 Oct 2026 · 58 min

Tech Show: How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power

In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw sits down with Pierre Baqué, CEO and co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) engineering design platform Neural Concept (a technology partner of Racing Bulls), to discuss how its ‘Engineering AI’ platform complements traditional CFD workflows in the F1 car design process. Edd is also joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson to look ahead to the technical challenge of F1’s return to Sepang in Malaysia, plus Gary answers questions from listeners on Red Bull’s car degradation, tyre tracking, and ‘party modes’. If…
30 Sep 2026 · 37 min

What's really behind Ferrari's unusual Vasseur backing?

In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we discuss what was behind Ferrari's unusual public statement in support of team boss Fred Vasseur, and look ahead to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix - in Malaysia. On the ground in Sepang, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble to explain the motivation behind Ferrari's words on Vasseur, and whether they'll have the intended impact. Edd and Jon also discuss Fernando Alonso committing to F1 for one more year, whether Esteban Ocon's Haas replacement is a done deal, and what to expect on-track this weekend at a circuit F1 hasn't…
28 Sep 2026 · 44 min

Mailbag: Will Aston Martin win a title before Ferrari?

It's time for another post-race mailbag episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, where we answer the questions you've sent in. This week, Josh Suttill - fresh off a two-plane journey back from Baku - joins Edd Straw to tackle topics including whether Adrian Newey's Aston Martin will win a world title before Ferrari. There are also questions about Esteban Ocon's time in F1 - as he nears the Haas exit door - why track surfaces are ripping up so easily this season, and whether Baku proves Red Bull does indeed have the best internal combustion engine, among other topics. Get bonus…
26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Azerbaijan GP: Has Baku revived F1 title battle + Should Colapinto be banned?

Edd Straw is joined from Baku by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to discuss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It proved a race in which George Russell finally got back to winning ways, but it wasn’t easy with Max Verstappen finishing just two-tenths behind. But does this mark a breakthrough for Russell and is there still time for him to thrust his way back into the title race? We discuss those questions and dig into all of the race's big talking points - including Lando Norris's suggestion that Franco Colapinto deserves a ban for his Turn 1 restart wipeout... Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

F1 Rewind: The F1 driver who was Alonso before Alonso

When Fernando Alonso eventually decides to hang up his helmet, he'll rightly be remembered as one of the finest drivers as his generation - but also as someone who could and probably should have won even more, had he made some different career choices. And that description could just as easily be applied to a driver from an earlier era of F1: John Surtees. As Edd Straw and Mark Hughes discuss on the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Surtees was - in many ways - the Fernando Alonso of his day: blindingly fast but also driven by passion and principle - often to his own detriment. Listen in…
23 Sep 2026 · 29 min

In-Car Insights: Ocon's impending Haas exit & more Baku talking points

As a bonus, we're making the Wednesday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill on foot as they make their way out of the Baku F1 paddock and head for a nearby park. Scott's first day back involved him chasing the news that Esteban Ocon is set to exit Haas at the end of the season - with Ferrari junior Rafael Camara now favourite to take that seat - so he talks you through the digging he did behind the scenes, what Ocon did say (and reads between the lines of what he…
22 Sep 2026 · 48 min

What's gone wrong for Piastri in 2026?

As F1 heads to Baku, scene of his second F1 win in 2024 and the start of his championship tilt starting to unwind in 2025, we ask what’s happened to Oscar Piastri this year? On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to discuss the McLaren driver's struggles and look ahead to this weekend's race in Azerbaijan. Edd, Ben and Samarth also chat about the long-awaited Williams upgrade and ask if it can improve the car enough to end a points drought that stretches back to Monaco in early June. Plus, we share our…
19 Sep 2026 · 53 min

Is the FIA right to help Alonso and Honda?

FIA president Mohammad Ben Sulayem grabbed the headlines during the recent Madrid Grand Prix weekend with his support of the need for changes to help Aston Martin’s struggling engine supplier Honda - and therefore ensure Fernando Alonso stays in F1. But is it fair to grant Honda and Alonso special support? In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Jon Noble to answer that question, discuss the wider situation around ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities), and debate whether the FIA president should be…
17 Sep 2026 · 57 min

Tech Show: Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?

In lots of sports, data and analytics play a huge role in recruitment, ensuring teams sign players that are compatible with a coach or team’s style of play. So why doesn’t it happen more in F1 - especially when drivers often struggle with a new car’s characteristics when moving teams? That’s the main topic of debate in the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, as host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss whether teams should sign drivers based on their suitability to deal with certain car characteristics. Gary also has his say on F1’s underwhelming debut race…
16 Sep 2026 · 58 min

Will a Monaco sprint race work? Our reaction to shock 2027 F1 calendar

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we react to the news that F1 is upping the sprints to 10 in 2027, with the season starting and finishing with the two-races-per-weekend format and Monaco, of all places, getting that treatment for the first time. Is this just another step towards sprints being ubiquitous, and if it is, will that change F1 for better or worse? Joining Edd Straw to answer those questions and debate the 2027 F1 calendar in general are Josh Suttill and special guest Nelson Valkenburg, F1 commentator for Viaplay Netherlands. Get bonus F1…
15 Sep 2026 · 47 min

Mailbag: Is Norris '27 title favourite + Why does F1 keep adding soulless street tracks?

The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, is the first of our regular post-race mailbag shows, with Edd Straw joined by Ben Anderson to tackle listener questions sent in after the Spanish Grand Prix. Among the topics covered this time are whether F1 should consider allowing no-stop strategies, why F1 keeps adding soulless street circuits at the expense of classics, and whether Lando Norris should be considered the 2027 title favourite. There are also questions about Franco Colapinto's season so far, whether the latest generation of F1 cars is flattering Kimi…
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined on the ground in Madrid by Jon Noble and special guest Diego Mejia to review the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring. Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious again, but only with the assistance of a Virtual Safety Car that couldn’t have been more badly timed for Lando Norris. So, was Norris robbed? And with that being one of the only moments of note in a race devoid of overtaking, should F1 already be worried about the Madring? Those questions are tackled, plus there's chat about whether we…
11 Sep 2026 · 26 min

In-Car Insights: Reflecting on a busy first day of action at the Madring

As a bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. In the latest episode Jon and Edd reflect on a busy first day of action at the brand-new Madring, where high grip and rapidly evolving conditions opened up a different kind of challenge for the teams and drivers. They also discuss how the drivers approached the day, how Arvid Lindblad was caught out, and why qualifying could turn into a track limits and traffic nightmare. Plus Edd shares his experiences of watching trackside, and…
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

F1 Rewind: When a young Ayrton Senna drove F1's elite crazy

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind , Edd Straw and Mark Hughes examine the formative years of Ayrton Senna's F1 career, and a time when the Brazilian regularly ruffled the feathers of more established drivers with his scintillating speed and unusual single-mindedness. While his later championship-winning years with McLaren were where his megastardom was cemented, Edd and Mark explain how Senna's three seasons at Lotus (from 1985 to 1987) provided the crucial foundation for his legendary career and set the template for the 'young driver in a hurry' prototype since replicated by…
9 Sep 2026 · 57 min

Chaos but no passing? What to expect from F1's first visit to Madring

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and IndyCar favourite Conor Daly to look ahead to the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the brand-new Madring in Madrid. The track has been described by drivers as hectic, dangerous and Macau-like - but will it be as big a success as the hype promises, and what kind of racing should we expect? The guys discuss the circuit's unique characteristics - including its signature banked corner, La Monumental - and how it compares to other venues, past and present. Conor also explains how drivers approach a race at a new…
8 Sep 2026 · 39 min

Italian GP driver rankings: Leclerc hits rock bottom

Kimi Antonelli made up 18 places to win his home race in Monza, while Charles Leclerc crashed out spectacularly at the end of lap two. Unsurprisingly, the latter is bottom of Edd Straw's driver rankings this week - but will Antonelli be top? In our latest driver rankings podcast, Josh Suttill grills Edd Straw on how he ordered the drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, armed with questions sent in by The Race Members' Club. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

Italian GP: Ferrari's bruising home outing + Has Antonelli killed Russell's F1 title chances?

Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Jon Noble, fresh from the Monza paddock, to review the Italian Grand Prix. It proved a race where the home fans went home happy, despite an abject race for Ferrari, thanks to a virtuoso drive to victory from local hero Kimi Antonelli. Was this the weekend that Antonelli killed off any hope of Mercedes team-mate George Russell beating him to the world title? And is Antonelli's star power changing the nature of the tifosi's support at Monza? Those are two of the questions tackled in the podcast. Edd, Jon and Josh also look in detail at Ferrari's…
4 Sep 2026 · 26 min

In-Car Insights: Unpacking a day of explosive politics and intriguing track action at Monza

As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. In the latest episode Jon and Josh discuss everything they learned in the Monza paddock on Friday. They begin with an exclusive bit of news gleaned from running the track - that there's resurfacing work going on down at Turn 1, with new asphalt being laid - before discussing an intriguing day of track action that saw Ferrari do enough to keep the home fans dreaming and Haas emerge as the surprise midfield package. Jon admits…
3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?

In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss F1 2026's intriguing development war. Following Toto Wolff's comment that Mercedes can't respond to McLaren’s Formula 1 resurgence with an urgent upgrade because it hasn’t “got the money”, Edd and Gary ask whether the Silver Arrows has erred in its development strategy and leaving itself open to being out-developed by rivals. There's also talk about McLaren's decision to bring its rotating 'H-wing' to Monza and about how Alpine's recent upgrade package will influence the…
2 Sep 2026 · 48 min

Will Ferrari's engine upgrade give it the edge in Monza?

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and special guest Lawrence Barretto to look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, and a big weekend for home favourites Ferrari. The Scuderia is introducing its latest engine upgrade this weekend, but will it give them the boost it needs to contend for victory? Edd, Ben and Lawrence also discuss how all the teams - and in particular Ferrari - might approach the issue of towing in qualifying, and how the 2026 regulations will impact the type of racing we'll see at Monza. They also debate how championship leader Kimi Antonelli will approach his home…
31 Aug 2026 · 48 min

Is Norris even better in 2026?

Is Lando Norris performing even better this season than in his title-winning campaign last year? That's one of the questions tackled in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which follows the news that the 2025 champion has extended his McLaren deal through the 2030 season. Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess how Norris has improved as a driver, and how his 2026 campaign contrasts with that of team-mate Oscar Piastri's. Before that, we round up some recent news stories, including Franco Colapinto's new deal with Alpine, F2 points leader Nikola Tsolov's recent…
28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

F1 Rewind: How Vettel's Ferrari dream was stolen from him

In the very first episode of our new F1 history podcast, The Race F1 Rewind , hosts Edd Straw and Mark Hughes look back at Sebastian Vettel’s six-year stint with Ferrari and a partnership that promised much, but delivered nothing like what was hoped for. Driven by the romantic dream of replicating the golden era of his hero Michael Schumacher, the four-time world champion arrived at Maranello in late 2014 ready to lead the team to new glories, only to find that his footing was already being undermined by internal wrangling and political upheaval at the Scuderia. Edd and Mark explain the…
27 Aug 2026 · 58 min

Hamilton's apology, Monaco appeal latest, and Domenicali vs hardcore fans

Lewis Hamilton has apologised for his in-race outbursts towards his Ferrari team at Zandvoort, but did he really need to? That's one of the topics up for discussion in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, in which host Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Glenn Freeman to round up the latest F1 news. Also on the agenda, we delve into what’s going on with the Red Bull and McLaren appeal against Pierre Gasly’s Monaco podium, update on the 2027 F1 calendar and how it might evolve, and reflect on the latest backlash-triggering comments from F1 boss Stefano Domenicali about F1's rules.…
25 Aug 2026 · 36 min

Dutch GP: Who hit a new driver rankings low in Zandvoort?

Lando Norris made it back-to-back wins with a masterful victory at Zandvoort - so he’s a shoo-in as number 1 in our post-race driver rankings, isn't he? And how low will Max Verstappen rank after his messy exit from his home race? In our latest driver rankings podcast, Ben Anderson probes Edd Straw on how he ordered the drivers after Zandvoort, armed with questions sent in by The Race Members' Club. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Aug 2026 · 50 min

Dutch GP: Was this Norris's greatest victory in F1?

Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Samarth Kanal to review an entertaining Dutch Grand Prix. World champion Lando Norris made it back to back wins with a brilliantly-executed race drive at Zandvoort, but was it the Briton's best-ever win, and does this mean the McLaren driver is in the title hunt, or did the Mercedes and Ferrari drivers getting in each others way distort the picture? They also dissect the race's other big talking points, including Mercedes’ late team order swap between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton's angst at Ferrari’s reluctance to issue team orders,…
20 Aug 2026 · 27 min

In-Car Insights: What we learned from F1's first day back

As a special bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. In this episode - more accurately described as near-the-track insights - Edd Straw and Jon Noble recap the biggest storylines from a jam-packed as F1 2026 returned from its summer break at the Dutch Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen's new contract - and why Carlos Sainz signed his - plus what F1's newest team boss, Marcin Budkowski, had to say, and how Liam Lawson's feeling ahead of his surprise Red Bull Racing return.…
20 Aug 2026 · 41 min

Tech Show: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators

We have a special episode of The Race F1 Tech Show for you this week that includes a feature length interview with an F1 simulator pioneer. The driver-in-the-loop simulator, or DIL, as it’s called, has become a key tool for Formula 1 teams in the 21st century. They were once in-house projects, but as the technology has evolved companies have emerged to provide state-of-the-art driver in loop simulator hardware to supply not only F1 teams, but also other racing teams and even private individuals across their product range. Dynisma, based in Bristol in the UK, has emerged as the most…
18 Aug 2026 · 43 min

Driver market moves, Cadillac's shock change & who Mercedes should fear - Our Dutch GP F1 predictions

F1's summer break is nearly over! The Race F1 Podcast looks at all the big storylines heading into the Dutch Grand Prix, including whether George Russell still has any hope of a title shot, and whether it's Ferrari or McLaren that Mercedes should fear most going into the second half of the season. Nelson Valkenburg and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to make their predictions on both form and the remaining 2027 driver market questions. Should we expect any bombshells? The big news of mid-summer was the shock sacking of Cadillac team boss Graeme Lowdon. We also delve into everything we've learned…

About The Race F1 Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Bahrain GP: Was farcical Malaysia start avoidable + How Verstappen shocked rivals

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

In-Car Insights: Mercedes upgrades talk of the pitlane in Sepang

Tech Show: How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power

What's really behind Ferrari's unusual Vasseur backing?

Mailbag: Will Aston Martin win a title before Ferrari?

Azerbaijan GP: Has Baku revived F1 title battle + Should Colapinto be banned?

F1 Rewind: The F1 driver who was Alonso before Alonso

In-Car Insights: Ocon's impending Haas exit & more Baku talking points

What's gone wrong for Piastri in 2026?

Is the FIA right to help Alonso and Honda?

Tech Show: Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?

Will a Monaco sprint race work? Our reaction to shock 2027 F1 calendar

Mailbag: Is Norris '27 title favourite + Why does F1 keep adding soulless street tracks?

Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring

In-Car Insights: Reflecting on a busy first day of action at the Madring

F1 Rewind: When a young Ayrton Senna drove F1's elite crazy

Chaos but no passing? What to expect from F1's first visit to Madring

Italian GP driver rankings: Leclerc hits rock bottom

Italian GP: Ferrari's bruising home outing + Has Antonelli killed Russell's F1 title chances?

In-Car Insights: Unpacking a day of explosive politics and intriguing track action at Monza

Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?

Will Ferrari's engine upgrade give it the edge in Monza?

Is Norris even better in 2026?

F1 Rewind: How Vettel's Ferrari dream was stolen from him

Hamilton's apology, Monaco appeal latest, and Domenicali vs hardcore fans

Dutch GP: Who hit a new driver rankings low in Zandvoort?

Dutch GP: Was this Norris's greatest victory in F1?

In-Car Insights: What we learned from F1's first day back

Tech Show: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators

Driver market moves, Cadillac's shock change & who Mercedes should fear - Our Dutch GP F1 predictions

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