The Race F1 Podcast

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to explain McLaren's revival and discuss whether it's sustainable, and hit all the other big talking points from another classic British Grand Prix weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our 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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK’s famous ‘motorsport valley’. First, Edd pays a visit to Alpine’s HQ in Enstone as the team plays host to the launch of the Alpine A110 S 'Enstone edition' road car. You’ll hear Edd chat to Pierre Gasly, team boss Otmar Szafnauer, and technical director Matt Harman as they look ahead to the team's ‘home’ race. After that, Edd jumps back in his car and drives south to Williams’ base in Grove for ‘a night at the museum’, where hears from the likes of team boss James Vowles and casts his eye over several British GP winners in the team’s incredible heritage car collection. And finally, before setting off home, Edd gives us a rundown of storylines to look out for over the weekend.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of F1's second sprint weekend of the season at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, including Ferrari's stronger showing and the furore over track limits.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. They discuss the Hollywood A-listers who have invested in Alpine, the big upgrade package that McLaren are pinning their hopes to, Ferrari's chances of repeating their victory of 12 months ago, and Helmut Marko's latest comments about Nyck de Vries...Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our 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.

While Fernando Alonso has starred, team-mate Lance Stroll's results have been less spectacular in 2023. Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss whether he's too weak a link for upwardly-mobile Aston Martin. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showDownload the MoneyGram app on Android or iOS and use the code WINBIGUK when you send money for a chance to win a dream Silverstone weekend. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many F1 fans, tyres are a boring necessity - essential to the sport, but dull to talk about. On this episode of the pod (which we promise is far from dull), Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman to explain why, with Bridgestone interested in returning to F1 in place of Pirelli, fans should be very interested in what tyres the cars are running in the future. They also debate whether F1 would benefit from another ‘tyre war’, where rival tyre manufacturers would vie for supremacy rather than every team using the same rubber.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our 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 moreSign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/theraceTo get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% offStay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss another Red Bull victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, though Max Verstappen's domination was perhaps not quite so profound this time around, with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton keeping the pressure on. We unpick all the talking points that matter, plus answer YOUR questions on the race.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showTo purchase your copy of the new F1 23 video game, click hereGo to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or moreSign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/theraceTo get 15% off 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.

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Sam Smith join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s much celebrated victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and ask why the marque got it right at the first time of asking in the world’s biggest endurance race, but continually miss the mark in F1. Are there lessons Ferrari’s F1 operation can learn from their sportscar squad? Will we see Charles Leclerc racing for the team at Le Mans sooner rather than later? Does success breed success? We answer these questions and more…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 showHead to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code THERACE50 to get 50% off your first box!Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to chat about F1's most talked about technical mind: Adrian Newey. The Red Bull tech chief looks set to add another two world titles to his already bulging trophy cabinet this year, but what makes him so special, how has he remained so important and hungry for more success, and will we ever see his like in F1 again? We answer all of these questions and more...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 showHead to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code THERACE50 to get 50% off your first box!Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Hughes and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the surprise news that James Key will join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team as its technical director in September, following his exit from McLaren earlier this year. They discuss why Andreas Seidl has turned to his former McLaren colleague to lead the team's technical department, what it means for Alfa's short-term chances, and what it means for the future, with the Swiss-based squad set to morph into the Audi works team in 2026.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 grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGOTo get 15% off 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.