The Autosport F1 Podcast

After 20 years of service as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has been sacked by the team with immediate effect, with Laurent Meikes replacing Horner as Red Bull CEO, and Alan Permane taking Meikes’ job as Racing Bulls Team Principal. In a special edition of the James Allen on F1 Podcast, James is joined in the studio to analyse the news with our correspondents Ronald Vording, Christian Nimmervoll and Ben Hunt to analyse what led to Horner’s sacking, what role Max Verstappen and his camp may have played in the decision, and what it means for Red Bull, Racing Bulls, and maybe even Ferrari in the future… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British Grand Prix didn’t disappoint, with a dream victory for Lando Norris, beating teammate Oscar Piastri after the Australian picked up a 10-second penalty for erratic driving behind the Safety Car. But the star of the show was Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg, who after 15 years and 239 starts in Formula 1, finally got his first podium finish. Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Ronald Vording to discuss all the action and news from Silverstone. Including Hulk's "incredible" podium, whether Piastri should have been penalised, Max Verstappen's spin from second and the persistent rumours over his future, and Mohammed Ben Sulayem's challenger for FIA President, Tim Mayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Turner sits down with Motorsport.com Editor-In-Chief Ben Hunt and F1 Writer Ronald Vording to discuss all the action from the Austrian Grand Prix, and look ahead to this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. On the bill, the quality of the McLaren fight, and whether they will keep letting Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fight each other. Is it over for Max Verstappen and his 2025 chances? And a breakdown of the George Russell contract talks with Toto Wolff admitting he’s still chatting to the Verstappen camp for a future seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an one-to-one interview, Motorsport.com Editor-In-Chief Ben Hunt sits down with Team Principal of the Cadillac F1 Team; Graeme Lowdon, to check in their progress with their debut race less than 250 days away. In the interview, Graeme talks about why he’s championing diversity as the builds the infrastructure of the team, the two-year long application process to get on the grid, what General Motors are bringing to the table on and off the track, and a hint as to their approach in selecting drivers, with their 2026 lineup still up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to preview this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. The trio review a busy week of news, with James Vowles in for the long-term at Williams, but Renault CEO Luca De Meo leaving Alpine. What will it do for their respective futures? There's also a deep dive into who could excel on Austria's unique layout, whether Pirelli's C6 tyre experiment is working, and whether Max Verstappen will pick up a ban at the last weekend he sits on 11 penalty points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Codling sits down with Filip Clereen and Ronald Vording to review a climatic Canadian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris’ late hit on Oscar Piastri dominating the headlines. Included in the video is a live reaction from Sunday night from Mark Mann-Bryans and Ben Hunt from trackside, and debate amongst themselves on whether Norris should have been penalised, and whether he’s cracking under the pressure of his World Championship fight. Also included, the speculation in the Ferrari camp with Fred Vasseur reported to be on the hot seat, the control in George Russell’s brilliant victory, and the delays in the steward’s office, with the final result only confirmed nearly six hours after the flag dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuart Codling, Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Clereen sit down to preview this weekend’s 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.  First, they deal with the breaking news of the 2026 F1 Calendar being revealed, with six races in seven weeks schedule to close out a busy 24-race season, and Madrid replacing Imola in September. There’s also discussion on Ferrari and whether they need to park their development for 2026, who could replace Max Verstappen if the World Champion gets a ban, and ask if Fernando Alonso really is F1’s unluckiest driver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bonus podcast here to help preview the greatest race of them all, the 24 Hours of Le Mans! If you want even more WEC coverage, check out the Autosport Racing Podcast channel for more! Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Sportscar Correspondent Gary Watkins to preview the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours.Gary points out why Ferrari and Toyota are the current favourites after initial testing, the Balance of Performance given for the race, and of course, Ferrari winning the first three races of the World Endurance Championship in 2025 so far. There's also a discussion on the teams on the outside looking in, such as Alpine after their podium at the 6 Hours of Spa, Porsche and their dominance across the pond in IMSA, BMW's blistering raw speed, and Wayne Taylor Racing pairing up with Cadillac as they cross over the pond themselves. And can Aston Martin make an impression at their return to the great race?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Haydn Cobb and Filip Cleeren to review what was a shocking end to the Spanish Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s crash into George Russell tops the billing as the trio ponder whether Max truly hit George intentionally, whether the 10-second penalty was an appropriate punishment for his act. And was Red Bull partly to blame in what led up to it? There’s also discussion on McLaren’s comfortable 1-2 victory, Ferrari’s disparity between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Hulkenberg’s incredible P5 finish for Kick Sauber.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with News Editor Ed Hardy and Business Correspondent Mark Mann-Bryans to review the controversial 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.  Lando Norris’ brilliant pole lap and victory are mentioned, but the mandatory 2-stopper becomes the main point of contention, with Max Verstappen referring to it as nearer “Mario Kart” than racing. Is he right? Did the 2-stop change work? Is there another way to help Monaco as a race, or is it a “like it or lump it” race? Barcelona’s also discussed, with the upcoming flexi-wing tests on the agenda, as well as the excessive tyre wear and its potentially difficult future with the Madrid GP looming over the horizon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices