The Race F1 Podcast

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect George Russell's evolution as a Formula 1 driver, how he really did against his team-mate in 2022 and what his chances are of not only beating, but outperforming, Lewis Hamilton in the new season. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-...

Jack Benyon and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain what's so compelling about the Andretti/GM F1 bid, how the new Cadillac-branded team will work and what its chances of getting an entry are. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Cover art: 3D model by Chris Paul Design  @ChrisPaul...

With FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announcing a new teams process is being looked into, Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss what that means, who might be interested in joining the grid and exactly where the bar should be set for a successful newcomer. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgrou...

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to pick out the big storylines of the 2023 Formula season, including the chances of Mercedes being back in the hunt, the impact of Red Bull's aerodynamic testing restrictions and whether Ferrari can do a better job. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/t...

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to evaluate the effectiveness of F1's major rules overhaul in 2022 against the objectives set when these ground effect regs were formulated. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Check o...

As Frédéric Vasseur heads to Ferrari, Andreas Seidl head to Sauber, Andrea Stella steps up at McLaren and Jost Capito departs Williams, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw convene to explain what’s happening and why. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Follow The Race on  Instagr...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to delve into Alpine's recent progress, its much-vaunted 100-race plan and how Pierre Gasly will slot into its 2023 driver line up. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Check out our l...

Mark Hughes and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to evaluate Aston Martin's stuttering F1 progress over the past two seasons, and why the move into its new factory should transform the team's fortunes. Come and see us live! To buy tickets to our first ever live show in London - featuring special guest Ted Kravitz! - visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Follow The Race on...

Special guest Lee McKenzie and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Sebastian Vettel's retirement, what he's going to do next and his Formula 1 legacy. Come and see us live! For more information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/ Click here to buy our 2023 wall calendar! Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Faceb...

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw for one of our most popular episodes of the year: Our ranking of the top 10 F1 drivers of the 2022 season. Our Top 10 is based on a combined vote by The Race's F1 team, who make their choices based on a driver's performances during the year. Did we get it right or wrong? Let us know on social media! Come and see us live! To buy ticke...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mattia Binotto's departure from Ferrari. They discuss why the team are splitting with their team principal now, who might be installed in Binotto's place, and what such a major change means for the Scuderia's chances in 2023 and beyond. Come and see us live! To buy tickets for our first ever live show in London - with special guest Ted...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw bring you all the news from the final day of on-track running for 2022 - including Fernando Alonso's first drive in an Aston Martin, Pierre Gasly's joy at driving an Alpine, Oscar Piastri's second official day at work at McLaren and Nico Hulkenberg's Haas debut. Come and see us live! For information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspo...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to explain how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was won, what allowed Charles Leclerc to beat Sergio Perez to second in the championship and say goodbye to four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel.  Come and see us live! For information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/   Save 20% when...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Nico Hulkenberg is to replace Mick Schumacher at Haas. They consider why Schumacher lost his seat, his likely next move and what Hulkenberg will bring to the team. Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Check out our latest videos on  YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here  to join...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss F1's newest winner, George Russell, Verstappen ignoring team orders, another clash between Hamilton and Verstappen and all the other action from a dramatic weekend at Interlagos. Come and see us live! For information on our first ever live show in London visit  https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/pod-live/the-race-f1/   This podcast is s...

Brazilian journalist Lito Cavalcanti and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to look ahead to the penultimate race of the F1 season at Interlagos and discuss the battles that are still to be won and lost – including Sergio Perez v Charles Leclerc for P2, the fight for fourth in the constructors’ championship and the Mercedes quest for a victory. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give on...

Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss Fernando Alonso’s complaints about Alpine-Renault unreliability and delve into the 41-year-old’s performance level. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival.  Click here  to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league,  click here . Click here to buy our 2023 wall calendar! Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Ch...

On the weekend that Red Bull Racing clinched a first constructors' crown since 2013 in Austin, the F1 world was rocked by the death of Dietrich Mateschitz, the co-founder of the Red Bull empire and driving force behind the creation of both the Milton Keynes team and their sister outfit AlphaTauri. Ben Anderson and Jack Benyon join host Edd Straw to discuss the significance of the Austrian entrepre...

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to dissect the Mercedes strategy and whether using soft-compound Pirellis could have given it a better shot of victory - or if Max Verstappen was always destined to win.  This podcast is sponsored by GridRival.  Click here  to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league,  click here . Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw convene in Mexico City to discuss Red Bull's cost cap accepted breach agreement and its implications. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival.  Click here  to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league,  click here . Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Check out our latest videos on  YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android...

Jack Nicholls and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Audi's buy-in of Sauber, which will see the Swiss team competing as the Audi factory team from 2026 onwards. The trio outline what we can expect from Audi's move into F1, following their success at Le Mans and in Formula E, and what this means for Sauber in the short-term. Check out Fast & Loose, the Formula 1 Post Show on Amp - w...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic United States Grand Prix, and ask if Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes missed their opportunity to take a first win, or whether Max Verstappen and Red Bull were always on course to triumph. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival.  Click here  to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league,  click here . Follow The Race on  I...

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss McLaren’s calls for cost cap breach punishments, followed by a deep dive into Daniel Ricciardo’s 2024 F1 aspirations with Michael Lamonato and Mark Hughes. Check out Fast & Loose, the Formula 1 Post Show on Amp - where commentary meets comedy. Tune in live immediately following every F1 race, drop comments in chat, or call in as Mika, Will Arnett...

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to deconstruct Ferrari's season and explain where its world championship challenge fell short - and what the chances are of it doing better in 2023. This podcast is sponsored by GridRival.  Click here  to download the GridRival app. To join The Race league,  click here . Follow The Race on  Instagram ,  Twitter  and  Facebook Check out our latest...

This week we have a bonus episode for you, lifted directly from our sister podcast: The Race F1 Tech Show. Each week, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson dive headfirst into the wonderful world of F1 technology, discussing the sport’s big technical talking points, getting into the nitty gritty of car design and engineering, and answering fans’ burning tech questions. On t...