The Autosport F1 Podcast

The Street circuit of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia plays host to the second round of the Formula One World Championship. It was another master class display from Red Bull and Max Verstappen, as he claims his 2nd win of this season, and his 9th in a row stretching back to 2023. But while Max was on his own there was plenty of action happening behind him, including an impressive debut by Oliver Bearman in...

Stephen Lickorish is joined by Motorsport UK's Jess Runicles on a special edition of the Autosport podcast on International Women's Day - as they discuss Motorsport UK's initiatives to help increase the number of women involvement in motorsport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner is joined by Gary Watkins as they take a look back at the weekend's result at the first round of the World Endurance Championship for Qatar1812km. Porsche claimed its maiden victory in the Hypercar Class, sending a warning signal to Toyota and Ferrari, and topped the new LMGT3 category in what was a memorable day for the manufacturer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

If you like to hear more MotoGP podcasts please head over to the 'The Tank Slappers' podcast channel where we will be covering this season's action. The Tank Slappers is back for a brand-new MotoGP season. The 2024 season promises to be one for the history books. Eyes will be Marc Marquez as he starts a new chapter in his career switching from Honda to Gresini-run Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Lewis Du...

The Formula One fraternity makes the short trip to Saudi Arabia for round two of the championship at the Jeddah Street circuit. But behind the scenes, there is plenty to talk about. Haydn Cobb and Jake Boxall-Legg join Bryn Lucas as they take a look at the post-Bahrain fallout and preview the upcoming Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Verstappen starts F1's 2024 season the way he ended 2023 - with a straightforward light to flag victory. At the 20th edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix, it was also a Red Bull 1-2 as Sergio Perez battled his way up to 2nd place in an enthralling fight with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Mercedes' George Russell. Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas, Haydn Cobb and Filip Cleeren Learn more about...

Formula One 2024 is finally here as Bahrain kicks off the season and who else but Max Verstappen who takes another pole position from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. But it was all his own way as the chasing pack is close behind with the top 6 in close proximity. With the pack so close are set for an interesting race? Bryn Lucas is joined by Haydn Cobb as we take a look at Qualifying the ups and downs,...

In the latest Autosport podcast, Sam Hall is joined by Alex Kalinaukas, Filip Cleeren and Jake Boxall-Legge to reflect on Formula 1 pre-season testing and look ahead to this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. While revealing their top three rankings for this year’s drivers’ and constructors’ battles, the trio make some bold predictions and answer a selection of your questions. Learn more about your ad...

Day three of 2024's F1 Pre-Season Testing is over, and as the teams go over the data, there is little time before Round One of the championship in just a week's time. But what have we learnt? Is there a pecking order? And who's in the best place to challenge Red Bull? Steph Wentworth chats with Jon Noble and Sam Hall to answer all these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Day two of 2024's F1 Pre-Season Testing is over, bringing up a whole new list of things to discuss. Are drainage covers becoming a problem in the Venturi Tunnel era of Formula 1? Has Red Bull found some mechanical issues with their RB20? And which teams are looking on form as testing develops? Steph Wentworth chats with Alex Kalinauckas and Haydn Cobb to answer all these questions and more. Learn...

The F1 2024 season begins! Red Bull have already topped the leaderboards, although testing timing needs to be taken with a large pinch of salt. But what have we learnt from seeing this year's Formula 1 cars on track for the first time? Bryn Lucas chats with Matt Kew in Bahrain, and Sam Hall in the UK, to deep dive into the first day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. Learn more about your ad cho...

Following the launch of the RB20, we have now seen all 10 challengers for this season's Formula One Championship. Well, we say that, but like always the teams are playing their cards close to their chest, hoping to hide any details from their rivals. From photoshopped floors, to completely new front wings and carbon fibre liveries there are plenty of questions and intrigue. Bryn Lucas is joined by...

Red Bull has finally unveiled their 2024 challenger, the RB20, closing out F1's launch season. Given their 2023 domination, the RB20 is set to be F1's benchmarker, but has Red Bull developed their car enough to fight off fresh competition? Can Max Verstappen continue his crushing momentum? And does Sergio Perez need to prove himself in 2024? Steph Wentworth chats with Alex Kalinauckas live at Red...

After a livery reveal last month, McLaren has now launched their 2024 car, the MCL38. But upon looking closer at the car, it seems McLaren is hiding some developments they don't want other teams to spot. Steph Wentworth chats with Jon Noble and Matt Kew to discuss McLaren's hopes for the upcoming season, what their drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri need to do this year, and whether McLaren ca...

Mercedes has unveiled their W15 F1 challenger at Silverstone, with Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell providing a very simple, straight-down-the-line launch. But with the overhauled concept behind the W15, can they start challenging for the title again, or is all hope lost until 2026? And how will Lewis' final season affect George going forward? Bryn Lucas chats with Matt Kew and Filip...

Ferrari has now revealed its 2024 F1 car, the SF-24, with the team describing it as a complete redesign. But can Ferrari's latest machine truly take the fight to Red Bull? And with the recent Hamilton 2025 signing, what does this say about Ferrari's future as a team? Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble and Roberto Chinchero to discuss all these points and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Aston Martin has launched their new car for the 2024 F1 season, the AMR24. The team are hoping to make a step forward and challenge for wins while avoiding a mid-season slump like they experienced last year. Their driver lineup for 2025 is uncertain, with Fernando Alonso's future potentially up in the air. The AMR24 could be Aston Martin's most important car yet. Bryn Lucas is joined by Jon Noble...

Toro Rosso / AlphaTauri have now been reborn as Visa Cash App RB. It's a hell of a team name, but in terms of online launches, RB's was a bit of an odd one - but they do break the design streak with a full livery instead of 50:50 carbon fibre. Bryn Lucas chats with Jon Noble to discuss Visa's goals, what Laurent Mekies can bring in his first full season with the team, what Yuki Tsunoda needs to pu...

Alpine's A524 F1 car has finally been unveiled to the public (sort of), alongside the Alpine A424 LMDh Hypercar at their London launch, alongside drivers Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher and more. Repeatedly described as an "aggressive" car, it's been completely redesigned, according to the team, including a new, carbon-fibre-heavy pair of liveries. But will it help the team fight their...

Both Williams and Stake F1 launched their F1 2024 challengers. Well in the case of the Williams, it was their 2024 livery, but for the newly re-christened team Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, formally the Alfa Romeo team they showed a bit more. Both teams are looking to continue their rebuilding projects and will be hoping for more going into 2024, in this podcast, we will look at what the teams and dr...

“It's tough to remember all of them!”  That’s what happens when you put a Formula 1 driver that’s clinched 54 grand prix victories on the spot. Luckily Autosport's own Alex Kalinauckas decided to help out and put together a list of the Dutchmen's greatest victories in addition to getting Max Verstappen's own list at the Mexican Grand Prix.  Joining Alex is our own Kevin Turner and Motorsport. NL's...

Haas have revealed the first 2024 F1 car - well, sort of. It's their livery on 3D renders, there's no real car to see. But can we gain any details from this on the team's upcoming VF24 car? Bryn Lucas talks to Alex Kalinauckas and Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss Haas' 2024 hopes, what Hulkenburg and Magnussen need to do this year, whether Haas replacing Guenther with Komatsu will help the team, and w...

It's now confirmed - Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025. Following rumours of the move, it's now official that after 12 consecutive seasons, Lewis Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc and Fred Vasseur to try and end Ferrari's Championship drought. But how will Hamilton's leaving affect Mercedes going forward? Can Lewis and Vasseur's reunion fight Max Verstappen and bring home his 8th titl...

In this month's edition of GP Racing magazine, it's time we try and have a crack at trying to 'Fix' F1’s age-old problems. Stuart Codling is joined by Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew as all three try and solve F1's current problems and ask the question can they be fixed at all. We also discuss Sergio Perez's current situation going into 2024 against Max Verstappen and the topic of ‘bad’ team names, do...

Italian fashion house Benetton was officially an F1 constructor for 16 years between 1986 and 2001. During those years a host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone . Some were on the way up… others were heading in the other direction. What can't be mistaken is the impact that this team had on Formula one and the legacy it's left behind. Autosport's Chief Editor Kevin T...