The Race F1 Podcast
The Race Media Ltd
Updated about 13 hours agoIf 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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Episodes (763)
Why Haas has axed Grosjean and Magnussen
The big news on Thursday ahead of F1's return to Imola was the announcement that Haas will have two new drivers for 2021, leaving both Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen currently without a drive for next year. Edd Straw and Mark Hughes discuss why the team took the decision, the strengths and weaknesses of both drivers during their F1 careers, what what Haas is likely to do next as it builds for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How good is Mick Schumacher?
With Mick Schumacher closing on a graduation to Formula 1 in 2021, Mark Hughes, Jack Benyon, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Edd Straw look at his career so far and ask how he might fare on the grand prix grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eifel Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at Formula 1’s first race weekend at the Nurburgring since 2013 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bring Back V10s: Spa 2000 with Mika Hakkinen
In a special one-off takeover of The Race F1 Podcast's feed by our sister podcast, Bring Back V10s, Mika Hakkinen joins us to look back at one of his most famous battles with Michael Schumacher, which was decided by an iconic overtake in the closing stages. Mika joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to discuss the whole race in great detail, from starting on pole position behind the safety car, to McLaren's cautious strategy that worked against David Coulthard, Hakkinen's spin that handed Schumacher the lead, and how he set about catching the Ferrari. Mika then describes in incredible detail how he felt when Schumacher chopped him on the run to Les Combes, how his run through Eau Rouge on the following lap was key to making the pass for the win, the role of backmarker Ricardo Zonta, and how it felt to see Schumacher's Ferrari in his mirrors after he'd pulled off one of F1's most memorable passes. Mika then explains his post-race conversation with Schumacher, and why declined to share details in public at the time or even discuss the block that left him "pissed off". Away from Hakkinen's heroics, Glenn and Edd look back at all the other big stories from the Spa weekend, including pre-race crisis talks at Ferrari, Jenson Button's move from Williams to Benetton, Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve falling out (again), the idea of Juan Pablo Montoya signing for Toyota, Jarno Trulli emerging as a qualifying specialist, and the breakdown of Prost's all-French relationship with Peugeot.If you like what you here, please subscribe to Bring Back V10s free via your podcast supplier of choice to enjoy two season's worth of episodes covering everything from Damon Hill's near victory in Hungary '97 and the real story behind Alain Prost being fired by Ferrari to Ayrton Senna's final home grand prix and Nigel Mansell's disastrous stint with McLaren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Honda quits: What it means for F1, Red Bull and Verstappen
After Honda announces it is walking away from grand prix racing at the end of 2021, Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain the reasons, how it relates to the wider automotive landscape and the possible implications for F1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who will end the Mercedes domination – and when?
With a rare gap between races after nine grands prix in 11 weekends, Scott Mitchell, Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw take listener questions on F1 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuscan Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain how the inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix was won and dissect the key moments and incidents from the race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Vettel is replacing Perez at Aston Martin F1
F1's worst-kept secret is finally out, with Sebastian Vettel's move to Racing Point/Aston Martin in 2021 confirmed and Sergio Perez the driver making way. Mark Hughes and Edd Straw explain why it's happened, how it will go and what it means for F1 next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Italian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a memorable Italian Grand Prix weekend and unravel what made it such a dramatic race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Belgian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Belgian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 2021 driver market, Williams sold and the Concorde
After the flurry of driver announcements earlier in the year, it’s been all quiet on the driver market front but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty to talk about with six teams yet to have fully-confirmed driver line ups for 2021. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into the driver market, and also talk about the Concrode Agreement and the sale of Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spanish Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw review the Spanish Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
70th Anniversary Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw bring you all the battling from both on and off track from Silverstone’s second Formula 1 race of the season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
British Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to look back at the British Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ferrari changes, new tracks and other listener questions
We answer your question on the F1 season so far, tackling Ferrari’s restructure, races in the European winter, Renault’s struggles and Racing Point’s progress. We also introduce a new semi-regular segment – F1 Radar with Valentin Khorounzhiy tracking the progress of those on the edge of F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hungarian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back at what was an eventful weekend at the Hungaroring both on and off track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Styrian Grand Prix review
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look back on a second, but very different, grand prix weekend at the Red Bull Ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside Alonso's Renault F1 return
Fernando Alonso is back in Formula in 2021 with Renault in 2021, but will it work and how is he approaching his last shot at F1? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to explain why this deal has happened, whether it will work and if Alonso still has something to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Austrian Grand Prix review
Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw look back on a remarkable Austrian Grand Prix weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ultimate F1 2020 season preview – take two!
With the start to the Formula 1 season finally arriving at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw look ahead and ask just how much has changed given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Ferrari is still on the back foot
Amid rumours of engine and car improvements, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw explain why Ferrari’s prospects still don’t look too bright heading into the 2020 season. McLaren’s search for investment, the value of Haas’s development freeze and how big a loss to Mercedes Andy Cowell is are also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bahrain’s ‘oval’ and Russell is F1 champion
Singapore, Suzuka and Baku are off, with an unusual Bahrain configuration among those under consideration for possible double headers. Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw discuss the latest moves in F1, as well as looking at the prospects of George Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F1 2020 is getting serious again, with Karun Chandhok
There’s less than a month to go until the delayed start to the 2020 F1 season and drivers are starting to return to action behind the wheel. Karun Chandhok joins Edd Straw and Glenn Freeman to explain the benefits to the drivers of getting their eye in, what Mercedes hopes to achieve with its two-day test at Silverstone, whether the calendar favours Red Bull and Lance Stroll’s Racing Point future. And also, is it time for the reverse grids idea to be abandoned for good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Williams, Renault and F1’s brave new rules world
Williams is considering a possible sale of some or all of the company, Renault has said it will stay in F1 at a corporate level, McLaren Group is slashing jobs and there’s speculation of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s future. Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw delve into these stories, as well as giving their verdict on whether F1’s new package of regulations really will level up the playing field Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.