The Race F1 Podcast

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  Bahrain GP: Was farcical Malaysia start avoidable + How Verstappen shocked rivals 04.10.2026 1godz 3min

  On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Malaysia-hosted Bahrain Grand Prix.It was a race that'll be remembered for Max Verstappen taking his and Red Bull’s first victory of 2026, but it was also one marred by chaos at the first attempt to start it. So what caused the farcical scenes that played out?That's the key question tackled in part one of the podcast, before Edd, Jon and Scott explain Verstappen and Red Bull's supreme - and somewhat shock - pace this weekend, ask whether Ferrari's tyre blunder cost Lewis Hamilton a shot at victory, and unpack all of the race's other big talking points.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In-Car Insights: Mercedes upgrades talk of the pitlane in Sepang 01.10.2026 39min

  As a bonus, we're making the Thursday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Edd and Jon on their long and eventful drive back from the Sepang paddock as they debrief on a very fruitful day of news chasing. Figuring out the upgrades Mercedes is bringing and what Honda has secretly already brought was high on their list. Plus how Esteban Ocon and Haas are publicly handling their split and plenty of fallout from Baku clashes.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tech Show: How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power 01.10.2026 57min

  In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw sits down with Pierre Baqué, CEO and co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) engineering design platform Neural Concept (a technology partner of Racing Bulls), to discuss how its ‘Engineering AI’ platform complements traditional CFD workflows in the F1 car design process.Edd is also joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson to look ahead to the technical challenge of F1’s return to Sepang in Malaysia, plus Gary answers questions from listeners on Red Bull’s car degradation, tyre tracking, and ‘party modes’. If you'd like to ask Gary a tech question, send it to [email protected] bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What's really behind Ferrari's unusual Vasseur backing? 30.09.2026 37min

  In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we discuss what was behind Ferrari's unusual public statement in support of team boss Fred Vasseur, and look ahead to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix - in Malaysia.On the ground in Sepang, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble to explain the motivation behind Ferrari's words on Vasseur, and whether they'll have the intended impact.Edd and Jon also discuss Fernando Alonso committing to F1 for one more year, whether Esteban Ocon's Haas replacement is a done deal, and what to expect on-track this weekend at a circuit F1 hasn't visited since 2017.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mailbag: Will Aston Martin win a title before Ferrari? 28.09.2026 44min

  It's time for another post-race mailbag episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, where we answer the questions you've sent in.This week, Josh Suttill - fresh off a two-plane journey back from Baku - joins Edd Straw to tackle topics including whether Adrian Newey's Aston Martin will win a world title before Ferrari.There are also questions about Esteban Ocon's time in F1 - as he nears the Haas exit door - why track surfaces are ripping up so easily this season, and whether Baku proves Red Bull does indeed have the best internal combustion engine, among other topics.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Azerbaijan GP: Has Baku revived F1 title battle + Should Colapinto be banned? 26.09.2026 1godz 1min

  Edd Straw is joined from Baku by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to discuss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It proved a race in which George Russell finally got back to winning ways, but it wasn’t easy with Max Verstappen finishing just two-tenths behind. But does this mark a breakthrough for Russell and is there still time for him to thrust his way back into the title race?We discuss those questions and dig into all of the race's big talking points - including Lando Norris's suggestion that Franco Colapinto deserves a ban for his Turn 1 restart wipeout...Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply)To check out the Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast, visit: https://shows.acast.com/lanterne-rouge-cycling-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  F1 Rewind: The F1 driver who was Alonso before Alonso 24.09.2026 1godz 3min

  When Fernando Alonso eventually decides to hang up his helmet, he'll rightly be remembered as one of the finest drivers as his generation - but also as someone who could and probably should have won even more, had he made some different career choices. And that description could just as easily be applied to a driver from an earlier era of F1: John Surtees.As Edd Straw and Mark Hughes discuss on the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Surtees was - in many ways - the Fernando Alonso of his day: blindingly fast but also driven by passion and principle - often to his own detriment.Listen in as Edd and Mark explore Surtees's career through the Alonso lens, explaining the parallels between these F1 greats and why statistics will never do them justice.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In-Car Insights: Ocon's impending Haas exit & more Baku talking points 23.09.2026 28min

  As a bonus, we're making the Wednesday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill on foot as they make their way out of the Baku F1 paddock and head for a nearby park.Scott's first day back involved him chasing the news that Esteban Ocon is set to exit Haas at the end of the season - with Ferrari junior Rafael Camara now favourite to take that seat - so he talks you through the digging he did behind the scenes, what Ocon did say (and reads between the lines of what he didn't say), and compares that to some of the other driver exits he's experienced previously.That was the day's biggest driver market development, but it wasn't the only one - with Isack Hadjar now confirmed at Red Bull for 2027. So that leaves Fernando Alonso's seat as the one real unknown for 2027. Is there any chance of a stunning departure? Josh thinks the answer is a firm *no*.There's also more insight on just what Kimi Antonelli is getting so right this year and why next year's changes might give George Russell hope of things being a bit more equal in 2027, a preview of what kind of challenge Baku - a circuit of two halves - is going to ask of these F1 cars and the 22 drivers, and Flavio Briatore's surprise threat of intervention.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What's gone wrong for Piastri in 2026? 22.09.2026 47min

  As F1 heads to Baku, scene of his second F1 win in 2024 and the start of his championship tilt starting to unwind in 2025, we ask what’s happened to Oscar Piastri this year? On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to discuss the McLaren driver's struggles and look ahead to this weekend's race in Azerbaijan.Edd, Ben and Samarth also chat about the long-awaited Williams upgrade and ask if it can improve the car enough to end a points drought that stretches back to Monaco in early June. Plus, we share our thoughts on who should be considered the favourite this weekend, at a circuit where every team will face energy challenges.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is the FIA right to help Alonso and Honda? 19.09.2026 52min

  FIA president Mohammad Ben Sulayem grabbed the headlines during the recent Madrid Grand Prix weekend with his support of the need for changes to help Aston Martin’s struggling engine supplier Honda - and therefore ensure Fernando Alonso stays in F1. But is it fair to grant Honda and Alonso special support?In the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Jon Noble to answer that question, discuss the wider situation around ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities), and debate whether the FIA president should be getting involved in keeping a driver on the grid.Edd, Glenn and Jon also discuss Alpine’s latest big name technical appointment, explain why Melbourne isn't in a position to host the first race of the 2027 season, and share their thoughts on the recent Max vs 100 event at Silverstone, in which Max Verstappen was tasked with defeating 100 karters from a back of the grid start.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tech Show: Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment? 17.09.2026 56min

  In lots of sports, data and analytics play a huge role in recruitment, ensuring teams sign players that are compatible with a coach or team’s style of play. So why doesn’t it happen more in F1 - especially when drivers often struggle with a new car’s characteristics when moving teams? That’s the main topic of debate in the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, as host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss whether teams should sign drivers based on their suitability to deal with certain car characteristics. Gary also has his say on F1’s underwhelming debut race at the Madring, and why overtaking around the track was always going to be hugely difficult with the current generation of cars, plus he answers listener questions on braking systems, PU penalties and flip-top wings.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will a Monaco sprint race work? Our reaction to shock 2027 F1 calendar 16.09.2026 57min

  On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, we react to the news that F1 is upping the sprints to 10 in 2027, with the season starting and finishing with the two-races-per-weekend format and Monaco, of all places, getting that treatment for the first time. Is this just another step towards sprints being ubiquitous, and if it is, will that change F1 for better or worse? Joining Edd Straw to answer those questions and debate the 2027 F1 calendar in general are Josh Suttill and special guest Nelson Valkenburg, F1 commentator for Viaplay Netherlands.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mailbag: Is Norris '27 title favourite + Why does F1 keep adding soulless street tracks? 15.09.2026 47min

  The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, is the first of our regular post-race mailbag shows, with Edd Straw joined by Ben Anderson to tackle listener questions sent in after the Spanish Grand Prix. Among the topics covered this time are whether F1 should consider allowing no-stop strategies, why F1 keeps adding soulless street circuits at the expense of classics, and whether Lando Norris should be considered the 2027 title favourite. There are also questions about Franco Colapinto's season so far, whether the latest generation of F1 cars is flattering Kimi Antonelli (and hurting George Russell), McLaren's pit stop problems, and a pair of F3 prospects, namely recently crowned champion Ugo Ugochukwu and Audi junior Freddie Slater.If you'd like to ask a question (and get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.We're giving away two 3-day tickets to the 2026 F1 USGP! To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here (Entrants must be a US resident and over the age of 18. Full T&Cs apply) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring 13.09.2026 1godz 16min

  On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined on the ground in Madrid by Jon Noble and special guest Diego Mejia to review the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring.Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious again, but only with the assistance of a Virtual Safety Car that couldn’t have been more badly timed for Lando Norris. So, was Norris robbed? And with that being one of the only moments of note in a race devoid of overtaking, should F1 already be worried about the Madring?Those questions are tackled, plus there's chat about whether we should give the title to Antonelli now, whether Max Verstappen might have won if he wasn't forced to relinquish a position to Lewis Hamilton early on, and whether this was the best grand prix of Franco Colapinto's career.Presented by AtlassianGet bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. To check out The Tennis Podcast, visit: https://www.thetennispodcast.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In-Car Insights: Reflecting on a busy first day of action at the Madring 11.09.2026 25min

  As a bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In the latest episode Jon and Edd reflect on a busy first day of action at the brand-new Madring, where high grip and rapidly evolving conditions opened up a different kind of challenge for the teams and drivers.They also discuss how the drivers approached the day, how Arvid Lindblad was caught out, and why qualifying could turn into a track limits and traffic nightmare. Plus Edd shares his experiences of watching trackside, and explains why the TV coverage doesn't do justice to some parts of the track.If you like what you hear - and we're confident you will - head to Patreon.com/therace to sign up to The Race Members' Club and enjoy these bonus episodes (and much more besides) on every grand prix weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  F1 Rewind: When a young Ayrton Senna drove F1's elite crazy 10.09.2026 1godz 2min

  On the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes examine the formative years of Ayrton Senna's F1 career, and a time when the Brazilian regularly ruffled the feathers of more established drivers with his scintillating speed and unusual single-mindedness. While his later championship-winning years with McLaren were where his megastardom was cemented, Edd and Mark explain how Senna's three seasons at Lotus (from 1985 to 1987) provided the crucial foundation for his legendary career and set the template for the 'young driver in a hurry' prototype since replicated by modern F1 greats.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Chaos but no passing? What to expect from F1's first visit to Madring 09.09.2026 57min

  On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and IndyCar favourite Conor Daly to look ahead to the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the brand-new Madring in Madrid.The track has been described by drivers as hectic, dangerous and Macau-like - but will it be as big a success as the hype promises, and what kind of racing should we expect? The guys discuss the circuit's unique characteristics - including its signature banked corner, La Monumental - and how it compares to other venues, past and present. Conor also explains how drivers approach a race at a new circuit, and what they'll be doing as the weekend unfolds to make sure they're extracting maximum speed.Before the Madrid chat, there's also a chance to catch up on Ferrari's driver management conundrum, after Lewis Hamilton complained about the team lacking rules of engagement and needing to fix that after Monza. Does something need to change? Edd, Glenn and Conor offer their perspectives.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Italian GP driver rankings: Leclerc hits rock bottom 08.09.2026 39min

  Kimi Antonelli made up 18 places to win his home race in Monza, while Charles Leclerc crashed out spectacularly at the end of lap two. Unsurprisingly, the latter is bottom of Edd Straw's driver rankings this week - but will Antonelli be top? In our latest driver rankings podcast, Josh Suttill grills Edd Straw on how he ordered the drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, armed with questions sent in by The Race Members' Club.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Italian GP: Ferrari's bruising home outing + Has Antonelli killed Russell's F1 title chances? 06.09.2026 1godz

  Edd Straw is joined by Josh Suttill and Jon Noble, fresh from the Monza paddock, to review the Italian Grand Prix. It proved a race where the home fans went home happy, despite an abject race for Ferrari, thanks to a virtuoso drive to victory from local hero Kimi Antonelli.Was this the weekend that Antonelli killed off any hope of Mercedes team-mate George Russell beating him to the world title? And is Antonelli's star power changing the nature of the tifosi's support at Monza? Those are two of the questions tackled in the podcast.Edd, Jon and Josh also look in detail at Ferrari's miserable home outing, which saw Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc come together at Turn 2 before the latter crashed out in dramatic fashion. Hamilton wasn't pulling any punches when he spoke to Jon after finishing a disappointing sixth - but where do the Scuderia go from here?Verstappen's brilliant run to third, Gasly's shock pole position and Tsunoda's strange start are also discussed, while the guys also tackle plenty of members' questions.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening - sign up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  In-Car Insights: Unpacking a day of explosive politics and intriguing track action at Monza 04.09.2026 26min

  As a special bonus, we're making the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to.In the latest episode Jon and Josh discuss everything they learned in the Monza paddock on Friday. They begin with an exclusive bit of news gleaned from running the track - that there's resurfacing work going on down at Turn 1, with new asphalt being laid - before discussing an intriguing day of track action that saw Ferrari do enough to keep the home fans dreaming and Haas emerge as the surprise midfield package.Jon admits he didn't watch much of FP2, having spent much of the afternoon digging through FIA regulations and International Court of Appeal procedures after Alpine's Flavio Briatore detonated a bombshell in the team principal press conference, questioning the independence of the judge involved in the Pierre Gasly Monaco podium case.In short, if you want the clearest read on Monza’s Friday picture and the controversy threatening to keep growing, this is essential listening before qualifying.If you like what you hear - and we're confident you will - head to Patreon.com/therace to sign up to The Race Members' Club and enjoy these bonus episodes (and much more besides) on every grand prix weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.