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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 5min

Las Vegas GP: Our thoughts on the track, opening ceremony & pre-race hype

Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm discuss the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, sharing their initial views on the venue and circuit, as well as the drivers' thoughts. They also talk about the glitzy opening ceremony and former McLaren driver John Watson's experience racing in Las Vegas. Plus, they touch on Andretti's bid to enter F1 and the challenges faced at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 21min

Track limits: We debate how to fix F1's most contentious issue

The podcast debates the contentious issue of track limits in Formula 1, discussing flaws in the review process and proposing solutions such as advanced technology enforcement and physical barriers. They emphasize the importance of accountability, consistency, and preventing drivers from exploiting track limits. The speakers propose alternative solutions like inverse track limits, clear rules, and natural deterrents. The chapter explores the complexity of balancing safety and competitiveness in finding a solution.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 7min

'When will age catch up with Alonso?' We answer YOUR F1 questions

In this podcast, the hosts answer a variety of F1 questions, including the future of sprint races, the potential for an Alonso championship, and the race in Brazil. They also discuss Aston Martin's resurgence, options for Aston Martin and Audi, lack of media coverage for women's sports, race track selection and safety concerns, and the performance of different teams in Formula 1.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 58min

Brazilian GP: Could Norris have done any more to defeat Verstappen?

Analyzing McLaren's performance in the Brazilian GP, upgrades and car performance, radio exchanges and Constructors Championship battle, Gasly's dominance and AlphaTauri's potential, team performance and sprint races, and the future of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 1min

12 months from last win, are Mercedes poised to strike again?

Guest Lito Cavalcanti joins to discuss Mercedes' chances of winning the Brazilian Grand Prix again after one year. They talk about George Russell's form, Felipe Massa's legal proceedings, a Brazilian driver in F1, and answer listener questions.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 1min

Mexican GP: Home nightmare for Perez as Verstappen wins again

Topics discussed include contrasting fortunes for Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix, excellent performances from Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris' superb drive, analyzing Mercedes' performance, results of the Group Stages and Quarter Finalists in the competition, impressive race performance and disappointments, Alpha Tauri's performance, challenges faced by the team, performance issues in the Mexican Grand Prix, and Fernando Alonso's performance and potential solutions to the qualifying Q problem.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 10min

Can under pressure Perez re-boot his season on home soil?

Diego Mejía and Edd Straw join to discuss Sergio Perez's career, his performance on home soil, and F1's growing popularity in Mexico and South America. They also address listener questions, predict winners, and explore the potential for hosting a Formula One race in Colombia. Potential changes to the race format are also discussed.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 5min

United States GP: Should Hamilton have beaten Verstappen before DQ?

Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where Max Verstappen picked up a Sprint and GP double, but it was far from easy... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 7min

Have the FIA singled out Hamilton unfairly? Plus, the Austin form-guide

Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman join Edd Straw to discuss the FIA's decision to revisit Lewis Hamilton's track crossing punishment in Qatar, and ask whether it's unfair to single Hamilton out on the basis of being a role model. They then compare that to the FIA's response to another controversial moment from the last race: Lance Stroll's shove of an Aston Martin team member, before exploring the Canadian's current lack of form.Following that, our hosting trio debate whether this weekend's US Grand Prix will be kinder to the fortunes of two other strugglers: Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Williams' Logan Sargeant. Plus, they look ahead to Daniel Ricciardo's return from injury and ask which team is likely to provide the greatest threat to Red Bull in Austin. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 7min

How Verstappen is redefining what it is to be an elite F1 driver

Mark Hughes and special guest Erik van Haren, from Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, join Edd Straw to take a 360-degree look at the phenomenon that is Max Verstappen, and whether he has redefined what it is to be an elite driver in Formula 1. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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