

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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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 42min
BONUS: Answering your questions on F1 history - Charity special
We've got a bonus episode for you on the feed today from our sister show, Bring Back V10s, the podcast that celebrates an era of F1 that was loud on and off track. This particular episode is a very special ASK US ANYTHING show supporting Blood Cancer UK - and just this once no era of F1 is off limits! We were overwhelmed by how many of you made a donation and submitted a question for our panel to answer via our Just Giving page, helping us raise over £10,000 for such a worthy cause. So join host Glenn Freeman and panellists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes and Matt Beer as they tackle questions on subjects as varied as conspiracy theories around Hamilton and Rosberg’s final season together at Mercedes, Honda’s secret F1 project, dream F1 pub companions, rumoured driver moves that never ended up happening, and so much more.And don't forget: If you enjoy the episode, you can still make a donation to Blood Cancer UK by visiting our Just Giving page.Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at chime.com/theraceRight now, get up to 50% off that Mother’s Day gift she will love at bluenile.comTo get 15% off MUD/WTR go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2023 • 37min
What Mercedes’ shock technical reshuffle means
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes’ sudden technical reshuffle, which has seen two of it’s senior personnel swap jobs, with James Allison returning to the role of technical director and Mike Elliott becoming chief technical officer. They discuss why Mercedes have made the move now, and what it means for the team’s competitiveness in the short and long-term.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Debating F1's ideal race weekend format
Valentin Khorounzhiy, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to ask whether F1 really needs to change its event format and, if so, what would be the ideal structure for a race weekend.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 51min
10 things we’ve learned from F1 2023 so far
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm convene to review the key talking points of the three-race 'mini-season' that kicked off the season and explain why Red Bull is so quick, what Ferrari and Mercedes have got wrong and who needs to raise their game.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2023 • 49min
Ferrari’s review and car upgrade plan
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the validity of Ferrari’s petition to review Carlos Sainz’s Australian Grand Prix penalty and the limitations of its car concept.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2023 • 57min
How Hulkenberg has hit the ground running in F1 return
Ben Anderson and Val Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to explain Nico Hulkenberg's strong start to the season with Haas and why nobody should be surprised he's proving so effective. We've been shortlisted in the Sports Podcast Awards! You can vote for us here.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showGo to indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or moreGo to grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2023 • 57min
Australian GP: Explaining F1's restart controversy
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to review the Australian Grand Prix, not only in terms of how it played out on track but also the red flag and restart controversies that led to a late finish for the stewards.We've been shortlisted in the Sports Podcast Awards! You can vote for us here.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 56min
Is F1 missing Daniel Ricciardo?
On the eve of the first Australian Grand Prix to take place without Daniel Ricciardo since 2011, Ben Anderson and Claire Cottingham join Edd Straw to discuss how big a vacuum he has left and what his chances are of a return in '24.We've been shortlisted in the Sports Podcast Awards! You can vote for us here.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2023 • 48min
Inside Williams’ positive start to the Vowles era
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to delve into the relatively good start made by Williams in the 2023 F1 season based on its very modest expectations and evaluate how the James Vowles regime has fared so far - as well as what big decisions he needs to make to set the team on the right course.We've been shortlisted in the Sports Podcast Awards! You can vote for us here.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 40min
Explaining McLaren's shock technical shake-up
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the news that McLaren are reshuffling their technical department after a shaky start to the season, with Technical Director James Key parting company with the Woking team and David Sanchez set to join from Ferrari. But what does the new structure look like, who fits in where, and what does this mean for McLaren's prospects in the long and short-term?We've been shortlisted in the Sports Podcast Awards! You can vote for us here.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our brand-new app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.