The Autosport F1 Podcast

It's been 73 years since Italy's last Formula 1 World Champion, Kimi Antonelli has broken that spell! He becomes the youngest ever World Champion and Italy's first since 1953! In a measured drive from fifth to third, he was joined on the podium with race winner Max Verstappen, and second place Lewis Hamilton.A new champion was not the only news of the day, with drama from the first corner, as Ferrari once again imploded, robbing themselves of a probably victory, potentially a double podium. Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge to analyse the race, and the weekend at large. There was more news up and down the grid, with Esteban Ocon being dropped for the weekend, replaced by 2x WEC Champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Rio Hirawaka, who replaced the Frenchman for free practice 1.Finally, they look ahead to the coming Brazilian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kimi Antonelli moved closer to the Formula 1 world championship with victory at the United States Grand Prix, putting himself within touching distance of a historic title ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix. In this week’s race review, we examine how Antonelli and Mercedes delivered in Austin, why Charles Leclerc secured second for Ferrari, and how Max Verstappen completed the podium. We also assess Lewis Hamilton’s race, McLaren’s strategic decisions, and the struggles faced by Oscar Piastri and George Russell. Elsewhere, we look at the midfield battle, Williams’ ongoing difficulties and the debate surrounding track limits at Circuit of The Americas. With the championship potentially reaching its conclusion in Mexico, we consider what Antonelli needs to do to seal the title. What did you make of the US Grand Prix? Share your thoughts in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Verstappen has taken the honours in both the sprint and Grand Prix in Singapore. A sensational triple header for the Red Bull team sees them winning 2 of the 3 races, losing the first of 3 races by a whisker. Does this mean Red Bull has the fastest car? Stuart Codling and Kevin Turner discuss the talking points of the Grand Prix, with the main one being tyres and tyre wear, where it went wrong for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and of course Kimi Antonelli's seemingly unstoppable ability to be on the podium.Also in the discussion, the McLaren disaster and what could be done about it, praise for some mid-field standouts and the shambles that was FIA electronics in the rain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From what started as a boring Baku experience quickly got flipped on its head when the Williams of Alex Albon found the barrier, and the safety car was forced to come out, twice. Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they analyse the race, where George Russell was dominant, but only won the race by 0.196 seconds. They also discuss the harsh penalty invoked by Lando Norris for Franco Colapinto, and more from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our celebration of Can-Am continues with a look at the category’s greatest drivers. Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers. Even though it only lasted from 1966 until 1974, Can-Am produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track and attracted many of the world’s finest drivers. In our second Can-Am top 10, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s best drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they dissect all the action from Round 14 of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The brand-new Madrid circuit certainly caused a stir among drivers and fans, and we take a deep dive into the biggest talking points from its inaugural F1 weekend. From Kimi Antonelli’s stellar drive and championship extension to the fiery debate over whether the new street circuit is truly fit for modern F1 racing, we examine what worked, what didn’t, and where changes could be made. We compare our thoughts with the feedback and suggestions from the drivers themselves, before breaking down all the key moments from the weekend. Plus, we analyse Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s race strategy, Ferrari’s missed opportunities, and look ahead to the upcoming triple-header. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers.    The first Can-Am era only lasted from 1966 until 1974, but it produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track. The no-holds-barred ethos encouraged mighty machines and plenty of innovation.    As part of our celebrations, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s greatest cars. And they do not agree on what should be number one…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kimi Antonelli has pulled off a sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix, charging all the way from 19th on the grid to lead a Mercedes 1-2 at Monza. But right behind that historic drive, the fallout at Ferrari is dominating the headlines after a nightmare home race for the Scuderia. Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge get straight into Ferrari's torment in front of the Tifosi, unpacking Charles Leclerc’s race-ending crash at Parabolica and another baffling tyre strategy that left Lewis Hamilton helpless. They also dive into the Mercedes garage to analyse the tyre calls under the Virtual Safety Car, debating whether splitting strategies cost George Russell a win against his flying team-mate. Stuart Codling drops in trackside from the Monza with the local reaction to an Italian winner and the atmosphere inside the paddock, before the guys pick apart McLaren’s reluctance to enforce team orders between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen maximising a solid third for Red Bull, and Pierre Gasly’s shock Saturday pole for Alpine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the greatest Formula 1 driver over a single flying lap? In this episode of the Autosport Top 10 podcast, host Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith to debate and rank the top 10 greatest qualifiers in Grand Prix history. From 1,000+ horsepower turbo monsters and V10 screaming machines to modern ground-effect racers, the team weighs up ultimate raw pace, head-to-head team-mate records, career consistency across different eras, and qualifying in uncompetitive machinery. Which drivers made the cut, who missed out, and who takes the undisputed crown at number one? Watch or listen to find out! Have your say in the comments: Who is your all-time qualifying king? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marking 25 years since the passing of one of Formula 1's most iconic figures, Kevin Turner is joined by veteran motorsport journalist and author Maurice Hamilton for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ken Tyrrell. From his post-war timber and lumber business to discovering a young Jackie Stewart at a rainy Goodwood test, Ken Tyrrell carved out a legendary path as an independent team boss. In this episode, Maurice shares intimate personal memories of Tyrrell—who became a surrogate father figure in the paddock—exploring the highs of world championship glory with Matra and Cosworth, the audacious six-wheeled P34 project, and the painful controversies of the 1984 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices