The Autosport F1 Podcast
Motorsport Network
The Autosport F1 Podcast is one of the world’s leading authorities on Formula 1 as we celebrate 75 years of covering the pinnacle of motorsport. There’s the latest news, race previews and reviews, as well as Q+A sessions with our journalists, giving you content every week from our studios and the F1 world.
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Jul 29, 2018 • 55min
Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton’s shock win
Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to look back at Lewis Hamilton’s surprise win in the Hungarian Grand Prix. We explain what made the difference between the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers in qualifying and delve into the two controversial incidents involving Valtteri Bottas.
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Jul 26, 2018 • 58min
Remembering Jim Clark
Edd Straw is joined by Kevin Turner and Damien Smith to reflect on the career of Jim Clark who lost his life fifty years ago in an accident in a Formula 2 race at Hockenhiem. They look back at some of his defining moments and ask where he stands among the greats.
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Jul 22, 2018 • 50min
German GP: Hamilton’s miracle, Vettel’s disaster
James Roberts joins Edd Straw to review an incident-packed German Grand Prix and explain how Lewis Hamilton turned his qualifying disaster into a triumph.
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Jul 17, 2018 • 41min
Secrets of F1 tyres with Mario Isola
Mario Isola, an expert in Formula 1 tyres, discusses the challenges of designing tires for the sport. He shares insights on balancing driver demands, enhancing race showmanship, and addressing technical limitations. The discussion also touches on the complexities of tire design for different teams and performances, as well as the adjustments made by Pirelli to improve overall performance and fairness.
Jul 10, 2018 • 48min
Vettel and Ferrari steal Hamilton's Silverstone thunder
Mercedes was expected to dominate the British Grand Prix before Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari upset the form book with victory. But did Mercedes make a big mistake with its strategy? Scott Mitchell, Ben Anderson and Edd Straw discuss.
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Jul 3, 2018 • 49min
Mercedes self-destructs in Austrian Grand Prix
Mercedes started first and second and looked set to walk to victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. Scott Mitchell, Ben Anderson and Edd Straw explain what went wrong.
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Jun 26, 2018 • 47min
French GP: Hamilton's win and Vettel's foul
Lewis Hamilton turned the tables on Sebastian Vettel at Paul Ricard. Stuart Codling, Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw convene to explain how.
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Jun 13, 2018 • 59min
Toyota's Le Mans 24 Hours curse
Toyota is short-odds favourite to end a quarter-of-a-century of hurt and win the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours. Damien Smith, Kevin Turner and Edd Straw discuss Toyota's most famous failures, and also look at other cars and drivers who should have won one of the most famous races in motorsport.
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Jun 12, 2018 • 55min
Vettel wins on Hamilton's patch in Canada
Sebastian Vettel's Canadian Grand Prix victory left Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton dejected. How significant might that be in the world title fight? Edd Straw, Glenn Freeman and James Roberts discuss.
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Jun 6, 2018 • 37min
Formula E: Vergne on brink of title and motor-racing's Swiss return
Jean-Eric Vergne could clinch the Formula E title in Zurich this weekend, a race that marks the return of motor-racing to Switzerland.
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