The Race F1 Podcast
The Race Media Ltd
If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Jon Noble, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix. The feed also features other F1 shows from The Race's stable, including Bring Back V10s, And Colossally That's History!, and The Race F1 Tech Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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14 snips
Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 11min
Japanese GP: Did F1 dodge a bullet with Bearman's crash?
High-speed horror at Spoon and whether F1 narrowly avoided disaster after a big crash. The safety car’s controversial effect on race order and a possible lost win for Piastri. How new power-unit rules and speed differentials exposed safety gaps. Debates over whether regulators should have acted sooner and what technical fixes could prevent repeats.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 49min
Tech Show: Why Honda's F1 engine fix is so difficult
Gary Anderson, former F1 technical director with decades at teams like Jordan and Jaguar, breaks down why Honda’s engine vibrations are so hard to fix. He explains rigid engine mounts, dyno vs on-car testing gaps, packaging compromises with partner teams and tricky MGU-K/harvesting issues. He also discusses Suzuka setup demands, power deployment strategies and on-track measurement techniques.
19 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 7min
F1's polarising 2026 rules - Can the sceptics be won over?
A reappraisal of F1's controversial 2026 rule changes after two races. The team debates whether qualifying has lost its purity while races feel livelier in slow corners. They discuss battery-management-driven overtakes, starts and safety, calls for clearer telemetry, and whether F1 is reshaping itself to attract new fans while risking longtime supporters' trust.
29 snips
Mar 23, 2026 • 54min
Lewis Hamilton: Back to his best or too soon to judge?
Mark Hughes, an experienced F1 analyst known for technical and tactical insight, and Nelson Valkenburg, a motorsport journalist and commentator, debate Lewis Hamilton’s strong start. They discuss how the current cars suit him, team dynamics with Ferrari-linked drivers, rising youngsters like Ollie Behrman, and which rivals are adapting or struggling under new regulations.
17 snips
Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 2min
HILL & HERBERT: Is F1 2026's Mario Kart style racing any good?
Two former champions debate whether the 2026 rule changes have made racing more entertaining or artificially boosted action. They unpack team sandbagging, Mercedes' hidden pace and surprise qualifiers. Energy harvesting, boost strategies and lost high-speed thrills spark arguments about spectacle versus raw driver challenge. They also single out breakout young drivers and suggest technical tweaks to restore balance.
25 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 45min
Audi's loss, Aston's gain? How a Wheatley move would help Newey
Scott Mitchell-Malm, an experienced F1 journalist and analyst, breaks down the Aston Martin and Audi leadership shuffle. He discusses why Adrian Newey’s TP role seemed temporary. He explains why Aston needs a hands-on team principal and what Jonathan Wheatley would bring. They explore Audi’s rapid response and the potential organisational and cultural impacts.
5 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 20min
Bring Back V10s: Senna vs Schumacher - The flashpoints
A deep dive into the flashpoints of the Senna and Schumacher rivalry. Short clashes, grid confrontations and on‑track collisions are broken down. They trace tense team politics, testing spats and a famous public dressing down. The discussion ends by pondering how their relationship was shifting before 1994 and how Schumacher coped with Senna's loss.
17 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 2min
Race wins or a title charge? How high will Ferrari fly in 2026?
Josh Suttill, F1 reporter and analyst on team development and strategy. Scott Mitchell-Malm, seasoned F1 journalist with technical and tactical expertise. They debate Ferrari’s chassis strengths, likely tracks for success, race-winning chances this season, development and regulation impacts, energy and battery strategy, and how early results can mislead the pecking order.
34 snips
Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 20min
Chinese GP: Antonelli stars, but did Ferrari in-fighting stop them getting second?
A lively breakdown of Kimi Antonelli's surprising maiden win and whether it signals title potential. Deep dive into Ferrari intra-team battles and whether their fighting cost them track position. Talk on Mercedes' weekend dominance, Verstappen's complaints about rules, McLaren's reliability disaster, and standout drives from Ollie Bearman and Carlos Sainz.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 57min
Should we expect another Mercedes-Ferrari head-to-head in China?
A China race preview that weighs whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes on a different track. Discussion of how Shanghai will expose tyre, energy and qualifying harvest effects. Debate on whether Melbourne’s patterns will repeat and how sprints speed up learning. Midfield rankings and Ollie Behrman’s rise get attention, along with the impact of cancelled Middle East races on upgrade plans.
