Motorsport journalists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes, and Glenn Freeman answer fan questions about Max Verstappen's value, Oscar Piastri's performance, and Lance Stroll's future at Aston Martin. They dive into the dynamics of F1 development, analyze driver performances, and discuss Red Bull's dominance. The impact of safety cars on races and the multifaceted fascination of Formula One are also explored.

Motorsport journalists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes, and Scott Mitchell-Malm discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, highlighting Red Bull's dominance, Lando Norris' impressive performance, Ferrari's struggles, and Lewis Hamilton's unpredictable weekend. Answering listener questions adds an interactive element to the podcast.

F1 experts Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm discuss F1's return to China, including the first sprint race. They also talk about Andretti's plans to enter F1 and the challenges and excitement surrounding the upcoming race at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Lawrence Barretto joins the podcast to discuss Alonso's move to Aston Martin. They analyze the reasons behind the decision, potential achievements, and impact on the driver market. The episode also explores team dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in the Alonso-Aston Martin partnership.

Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm, and Josh Suttill discuss Verstappen's wheel-to-wheel skills and rustiness, Hamilton's potential move to Ferrari, Aston Martin's championship prospects with Lance Stroll, driver performance analysis, tire strategies impact on F1 races, and strategic team decisions.

Motor racing journalists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes, and Scott Mitchell-Malm dissect the intriguing strategic battles at the Japanese Grand Prix, analyzing Verstappen's dominance, intense battles for podium places, and the impact of tire management on race dynamics. They also discuss driver performances, team dynamics, pit stop strategies, and potential improvements for the upcoming races.

Host Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill to look ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, and in particular why bringing the race forward on the calendar has made Suzuka an even better barometer of team progress and development direction. They also discuss the shock departure of David Sanchez from McLaren's technical team, catch up on the news that there's a deal in place for Formula 1 owner Liberty Media to buy MotoGP promoter Dorna, and chat about the progress made in 2024 by RB's Yuki Tsunoda, and whether Japan's sole F1 driver is doing enough to stay on the grid long-term. Join The Race Members Club. Click here to sign up or join in Apple Podcast app Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debate on Mercedes' interest in Verstappen, technical challenges faced by Mercedes, and Guenther Steiner's assessment of Haas' performance. Speculations on driver movements and strategic dynamics in Formula 1.

Motorsport journalist Edd Straw and hosts discuss Ferrari's decision to split with Carlos Sainz in 2025, Alonso's penalty fallout, and Mercedes' struggles in F1. They also debate Sainz's underrated status, team dynamics, and future implications for the sport.

The podcast discusses Carlos Sainz's victorious comeback for Ferrari, Max Verstappen's unexpected DNF, and Fernando Alonso's penalization at the Australian Grand Prix. They delve into the race dynamics, driver performances, technical challenges, and team dynamics, highlighting key moments and strategies that shaped the outcome of the event.