The Autosport F1 Podcast

Haydn Cobb joins Martyn Lee to discuss Friday's track action in Montreal (or lack of it!) and what it means for the rest of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ferrari has ended Toyota's run of consecutive Le Mans victories. Today we dive into the exciting centenary running of Le Mans 24 Hours, and the extraordinary journey of Ferrari's triumphant return after 50 years, clinching their first overall victory at Le Mans since 1965 with their cutting-edge 499P Le Mans Hypercar.   Host Martyn Lee sits down with sportscar experts Gary Watkins and Jamie Klein....

Martyn Lee is joined by Jonathan Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge to look at the big talking points ahead of the Canadian GP this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Martyn Lee, Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins as they discuss the significance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the gruelling battle that tests endurance, strategy, and mental fortitude. Discover why the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe and its challenging track layout delivers so much motorsport drama. They also talk about factors like the intense multi-class competition, the technical innovation, mythica...

Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins to count down the ten greatest drivers to compete at Le Mans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee and special guest Gary Watkins, Autosport's sportscar guru who knows his way around Circuit de la Sarthe better than he knows his own living room, take you on a ride through the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's the 91st running of the race, although billed as the centenary race, as its 100 years since the first event in 1923. Ferrari recently ended the Le Mans test day fastest, as To...

Joining Martyn this week are Autosport's Chief Editor Kevin Turner, F1 Reporter Matt Kew, and motorsport journalist Filip Cleeren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Kew and Alex Kalinauckas are both trackside in Barcelona to take you through the twists and turns of the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session. They discuss the unexpected events and strategic decisions that shaped the day, without giving away any spoilers here! From the weather's impact on the track to the surprising performances and the challenges faced by some of the top teams, they delve...

Martyn Lee and special guest Sam Hall delve into the Free Practice 1 and 2 sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix. They'll be discussing Max Verstappen's impressive performance, the return of the "porpoising" phenomenon, and the significant changes Ferrari introduced to their car. Martyn and Sam will also explore the impact of the removal of the final chicane at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the...

Most of the great sportscar drivers have tasted success in the Le Mans 24 Hours, but such is the nature and challenge of the event that there are some notable absentees from the winners list. So who were the best losers? Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner and Gary Watkins to discuss the Top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Bradley and Mandy Curi join Martyn Lee to look back at yesterdays action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 was nothing short of spectacular, with Josef Newgarden clinching his first-ever Indy 500 victory. In a heart-stopping climax, Newgarden executed a last-lap overtake on Marcus Ericsson to take the checkered. But the race wasn't without its sh...

Martyn Lee is joined by Matt Kew and Stuart Codling, who are both in Monaco to witness the action first hand, and analyse how today's race was won and lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Boxall-Legge is in Monaco and joins Martyn Lee to talk about what he saw on track on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Hall joins Martyn Lee to analyze all the action from Friday practice around the streets of Monaco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee recently had the opportunity to talk to the Chief Technology Officer of Cisco UK & Ireland. about their partnership with McLaren Racing, for another project he was working on. It was a fascinating discussion, and we asked if they would kindly let us podcast the conversation for you to hear it.   We talk about how Formula One teams are using the latest technology to gain every possible a...

Kevin Turner presents the latest in our Top 10 Le Mans series. Today, it's all about great sportscars which were denied a legendary win at Le Mans. Sometimes driver error, on occasion a technical failure, and always a disappointment for any car which deserved a place on top of the podium. He's joined by Gary Watkins and Martyn Lee Spoiler Alert! The Top 10 is below... 10. Pescarolo C60  9. Aston M...

Jonathan Noble (@nobleF1) joins Martyn Lee to discuss the news that Aston Martin is giving up Mercedes power to team up with Honda in 2026. This strategic alliance comes after Honda's most recent exit from F1 in 2020 and its subsequent 'return' to provide power units to Red Bull until the end of the 2025 season. The future of Honda in F1 had been uncertain, but Aston Martin's impressive progress i...

The recent Extreme E event in Scotland saw the electric racers arrive at the Glenmuckloch location in Dumfriesshire, an abandoned opencast coal mine. As always, environmental awareness was a key part of the event, as Extreme E continues to promote environmentally responsible racing. The Glenmuckloch location provided a striking backdrop for the race with its stark terrain and granite walls. As a p...

The greatest race hasn't just delivered some of the most memorable battles for victory, but also standout moments where success was ripped from those seemingly on course for glory. Martyn Lee is joined by Kevin Turner, Gary Watkins and James Newbold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the action at Snetterton this weekend, Martyn Lee invites Autosport's BTCC insider Marcus Simmons and Group National Editor Stephen Lickorish to discuss the thrilling prospects of the British Touring Car Championship season so far.   2023 has already seen excitement surrounding the return of option tyres, tweaks to hybrid rules, and the challenges reigning champion Tom Ingram has face in...

On this month's episode of the Flat Chat podcast, Stuart Codling is joined as usual by Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew to discuss the talking stories in June's edition of GP Racing magazine. A key talking point is the seeming shift in F1 from a young driver's sport to a battlefield for experienced veterans. We explore Fernando Alonso's continued success as he approaches 42, highlighting that, in this...

Martyn Lee is joined by Matt Kew to discuss the breaking news that the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will not take place this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Lee is joined by Jonathan Noble and Roberto Chinchero ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, to discuss extreme weather, team upgrades, tyre regulations, driver performance, and the balance between tradition and innovation in Formula One events.   They begin by discussing potential disruptions due to severe weather conditions. The Department of Civil Protection has iss...

Martyn Lee welcomes Gary Watkins and James Newbold to discuss why sportscar racing is enjoying a renaissance, as Le Mans celebrates its centenary year and the return of manufacturers such as Ferrari have given us even more reasons to watch. Martyn, Gary, and James delve into the changes which have been made to the rules in recent years which encouraged manufacturers such as Toyota, Peugeot, Ferrar...

Martyn Lee is joined by our sportcar expert Gary Watkins, who has scoured the history books and his own extensive experience of covering the event, to put together the list of ultimate Le Mans races. They are joined by our Chief Editor Kevin Turner and James Newbold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices