The Autosport F1 Podcast

The 2026 British Grand Prix delivered one of the most talked-about weekends of the Formula 1 season, with strategy debates, late-race drama, and a shock resurgence from Ferrari emerging as the defining story from Silverstone. In this post-race analysis, Jake Boaxall-Legge joins Kevin Turner to break down all the key talking points from a chaotic Sunday in Formula 1 at the 2026 British Grand Prix....

The 1990s were a monumental, transitional decade for Formula 1. The stars at the beginning of the decade were virtually all gone by its end, and the tragic weekend at Imola in 1994 led to significant rule changes that forever altered the sport. In this episode, Kevin Turner is joined by Autosport journalist Stuart Codling and ex-F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok to debate, select, and ran...

As the Formula 1 circus heads to the British Grand Prix, we take a look at one of Silverstone’s most famous races.  The 1987 British GP provided a dramatic duel between Williams team-mates and championship rivals Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of F1’s greatest passes.  In the latest episode of our From the Archive series, host Kevin Turner is joined by Maurice Hamilton and Dam...

George Russell has returned to the top of the rostrum, his first win since the opening race of the season, followed by Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Host Kevin Turner dives into the action with Jake Boxall-Legge, and some input from Stuart Coddling, to break down an interesting Austrian Grand Prix. As well as the biggest stories of the day, we look forward to the British Grand Prix. Learn mor...

Formula 1 gathered more momentum during the 1980s, its leading runners becoming superstars and manufacturer involvement pushing technology forward. There were many great races and top performers, but we’re continuing our challenge of selecting and ranking the leading drivers of each F1 decade. As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevi...

Lewis Hamilton has done it! The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has won a grand prix for Ferrari. Host Kevin Turner and guest Stuart Codling delve into how Hamilton was able to beat Mercedes duo George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP. As well as Ferrari’s recent upgrades, we look at the bold three-stop strategy to see if Hamilton could have won with...

Autosport's Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, analysing the biggest winners and losers, the latest FIA ADUO updates, and a race packed with controversy. The weekend belonged to Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who secured his fifth consecutive victory after Max Verstappen's race was compromised by engine issues at the start. The young Italian controlled proceedings fro...

It feels like our series on the top Formula 1 drivers of each keeps decade gets harder. More races and drivers make the selection tougher and the 1970s is no exception. As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevity and how highly the drivers were rated by their contemporaries. Success outside the relevant decade is not considered. Perha...

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will be remembered for its chaos, freneticism and a dominant fourth win in a row for Kimi Antonelli. Kevin Turner is joined by jake-Boxall Legge to analyse and dissect the action. From the early race battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, to the disaster that was McLaren. Midfield heroes who shone, and a certain Ferrari that didn't, and of course, another th...

Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with renowned motorsport writer Maurice Hamilton to revisit one of Formula 1’s most extraordinary flashpoints – the drivers’ strike at the 1982 South African Grand Prix. As tensions simmered between the drivers and the FIA, the introduction of controversial superlicence terms by president Jean-Marie Balestre prompted a united response from the grid....

The 2007 season was one of the most contentious in Formula 1 history, and the ‘Spygate’ scandal was its biggest story.  In the latest of our new From the Archive series, experienced F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton – who witnessed the events in the paddock as they unfolded – and host Kevin Turner look back at the time when a Ferrari employee handed sensitive documents to McLaren’s chief designer, tr...

By definition, winning a Formula 1 championship requires excellence and a consistently high level of performance. But which are the best of the best from the 76 drivers’ title successes so far?   When it comes to the crunch, we’ve favoured crowns won with cars that weren’t the best over dominant seasons. While pumping in win after win in the best car is harder than the greats make it look and some...

In this episode of the Autosport F1 show, Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a wild third round that saw Kimi Antonelli claim his second win of the season for Mercedes, officially becoming the youngest driver ever to lead the World Championship standings. But while Antonelli celebrates, the "new era" regulations are facing their biggest safety test yet. We dive deep into the massive 50G sh...

Motorsport fans know that the best performers aren’t always rewarded with a title at season’s end. Unreliability, misfortune, bizarre scoring systems and inferior equipment can combine to deny drivers even when they are at the top of their game.  For this list, we have picked out Formula 1’s greatest all-season performances by drivers who didn’t win the championship. It doesn’t necessarily mean th...

Formula 1 cars are very reliable now – even when new rules arrive – but there have been plenty of drivers robbed of victory over the 75 years of the world championship, and we’ve decided to pick out the best unrewarded efforts.    For our latest Autosport Top 10, we’ve prioritised those performances in which the driver was denied through no fault of their own. The circumstances of the defeat and t...

Welcome to the Autosport F1 Chinese GP Review! Host Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge dive into the action-packed second Grand Prix of F1's new era in China. From historic maiden victories to fiery debates over the new regulations, there is plenty to unpack from the Shanghai circuit. We also hear directly from the paddock with Stuart Codling's on-the-ground insights. The team also discussed Lewis...

The 2026 F1 season kicked off with a dramatic race in Melbourne, showcasing new regulations and fierce competition. In this episode, Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Autosport writers Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to analyse the race highlights, technical insights, and emerging contenders, giving you a comprehensive breakdown of the first race of the year. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduct...

Making an immediate impact in Formula 1 can be extremely tough. As Cadillac and Audi – one a new entity, the other having taken over Sauber – prepare for their debuts, we highlight the best performances by new teams in the history of the championship. In the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, host Kevin Turner selects the 10 best world championship debuts by teams, while renowned F1 journalist and aut...

Championship winners and cars with multiple victories on their CVs usually grab the limelight when it comes to the greatest cars in Formula 1 history. But there have been some fantastic machines that have narrowly missed out on ultimate glory.  We reckon they deserve recognition, too. So, in the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, leading F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton joins host Kevin Turner to debate...

More than 70 tracks have hosted a world championship grand prix since the contest began in 1950, but which are the best? In the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, host Kevin Turner picks out the 10 greatest F1 circuits, while renowned F1 journalist and author Maurice Hamilton decides whether or not he agrees with our choices… For the article on the top 10 F1 circuits, visit https://www.autosport.com/f...

Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Williams, Mercedes… The list of great Formula 1 teams contains some of motorsport’s biggest hitters – and that’s before we get on to those that are no longer active.    At the start of a new series of Autosport Top 10s, host Kevin Turner picks out the 10 greatest teams in world championship history, based on their success, longevity and impact. Renowned F1 journalist an...

What makes a race truly legendary? Is it a wet-weather masterclass, a relentless wheel-to-wheel duel, or an underdog story that defies the odds? As Formula 1 celebrated its 75th year, we move beyond the championship permutations to rank the sheer quality of the racing itself. This is it, the big one! In the final episode of our series looking at the greatest races in world championship history, we...

Title deciders can be the most intense and dramatic events in motorsport. Formula 1 has had some brilliant showdowns in its 75-year history, and we pick out the best in the latest episode on the greatest races in the world championship.   Experienced motorsport journalist Damien Smith is Autosport’s special guest, joining host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith to assess our top-10 ranking. Do yo...

Very rarely, races become important milestones in the history of Formula 1. Some of them are exciting, while others are more significant because of how they change motorsport or resonate with fans. In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 grands prix that have contributed the most to F1 folklore. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smit...

Most Formula 1 races go as expected but, every now and again, an unfancied car or driver has a special day. It can be due to chaos ahead, a stellar performance, unusual car strengths or a combination of all three. In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outline the reas...