The Race F1 Podcast

We delve into the reasons why Lando Norris has gone from title favourite to very much second-best to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in 2025 in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run through the four reasons why Norris has fallen behind and discuss whether these trends will continue or can be changed. We also answer a batch of questions from The Race Members' Club on Norris versus Piastri, including asking whether the latter has got the mental battle won.In the final part of the podcast, we look ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix and assess the chances of Red Bull, Mercedes or even Ferrari threatening favourite McLaren. Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Edd Straw and Jon Noble review F1: The Movie having watched the film in a media screening during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. They discuss what they liked and what they didn't, plus debate how well it works both for F1 and movie fans. Is Brad Pitt too old to convince as an F1 driver? How spectacular are the racing scenes? Does the movie make sense? We answer all of those questions and more.We also hear from the film's legendary producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, who tells Scott Mitchell-Malm how he and director Joseph Kosinski went about making the movie, and what their objectives were.Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss what losing '20 points of downforce' really means, after Lewis Hamilton suffered that fate in Canada, when his Ferrari collided with an unfortunate marmot.There's also chat about the revised suspension geometry on Lando Norris's McLaren in Montreal, including what the team hope to accomplish with the change, and why Norris's team-mate Oscar Piastri didn't (and may not ever) run it.And finally, in the regular 'Ask Gary' section, our tech chief answers questions on tyre warm up, the increasing complexity of aero shapes, and the idea of forcing teams to reveal design secrets...Got a question for Gary? Send it to podcasts@the-race.comWant exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The growing pressure in the Italian media on Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is the topic for the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.Former Ferrari communications advisor Roberto Boccafogli joins Jon Noble and Edd Straw to offer his unique insight into the criticisms of Vasseur and what could be done to prevent this. We ask what's gone wrong for Ferrari, whether there could be an imminent turnaround and whether Vasseur has convinced the tifosi he's taking the problems seriously enough in a team that presents unique communications challenges. We also discuss Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's concerns and ask what role they play in the troubles.Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLICK HERE TO GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO THE RACE MEMBERS' CLUBWe're delighted to bring you an extra episode in the feed this week, as an example of the kind of bonus content regularly available to The Race Members' Club. Our F1 Extra episodes dig deeper in F1 and F1-related storylines, and on the latest instalment we take a closer look at former F1 favourite Robert Kubica's first Le Mans 24 Hours victory with Ferrari.Host Edd Straw welcomes The Race's endurance correspondent Thibault Villemant and editor Valentin Khorounzhiy, who were both on-site at the Circuit de la Sarthe covering the 2025 edition of the iconic marathon.Kubica, of course, looked set to drive for Ferrari in F1 before he was badly injured in a rally crash in 2011, so his victory has been widely celebrated. But just how good was his performance in the 24 hours, and how did Ferrari's third squad, which also featured Ye Yifei and Phil Hanson, beat its more acclaimed two factory cars?Also, did this year's Balance of Performance in the top class make Ferrari's route to a third successive victory too simple - and how much of a concern is one of its cars being disqualified post-race for a technical irregularity? Villemant and Khorounzhiy discuss this, and praise the other standout crew of the event.They also take their time to assess how each of the Hypercar manufacturers fared, and talk about the performances of recent F1 drivers Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen - as well as discuss a Magnussen team-mate you need to know about.IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR AND WANT MORE BONUS EPISODES, CLICK HERE TO GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO THE RACE MEMBERS' CLUB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Montreal, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Mark Hughes to review a dramatic and eventful Canadian Grand Prix.A somewhat pedestrian race was enlivened just before the flag when Lando Norris crashed into the back of his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri - but how much has the incident hurt his title bid? That's one of the key questions answered.Edd, Jon and Mark also discuss Mercedes' stunning turn of form, explaining why George Russell - only fourth in Spain - was able to ease to victory here, ably backed up by rookie team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who took a maiden F1 podium in third behind Max Verstappen's Red Bull. There's also discussion of why Red Bull's protest against race winner Russell for “unsportsmanlike intent” was thrown out by the stewards.The episode is rounded out with chat about Ferrari's lacklustre showing against the backdrop of mounting pressure on team boss Fred Vasseur, and the usual Race Members' Club questions section. Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would happen if all 20 F1 drivers competed on equal terms in the same machinery? That's a question we tackle in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Canadian motorsport journalist Tim Hauraney joins Ben Anderson and Edd Straw to discuss a ranking list answering that question he recently put together for TSN, based on a vote of F1 journalists. That leads to a question of what constitutes equal cars and also the role of simulator driving in the development of F1 drivers, as well as whether Lewis Hamilton's ranking has to take a hit because of his difficult recent times. We also tackle the popularity of F1 (and driver Lance Stroll) in Canada, and discuss the evolution of the grand prix in Montreal, which takes place this weekend. And with McLaren having won seven out of nine grands prix, we explain why the Canadian Grand Prix might not be so straightforward for F1's dominant force despite heading into the weekend as favourite. Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explain why Aston Martin has taken another step backwards this season and whether Adrian Newey's arrival can change that in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.Jon Noble and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the team's troubles this year, and how Aston Martin slid to this point having claimed six podium finishes in the first eight races of 2023. We discuss the car and upgrade troubles in that period, and ask if the recent upturn after the package introduced at Imola recently might be a turning point. Newey's criticisms of the driver-in-loop simulator are also addressed, along with the other areas where the Silverstone-based squad needs to improve if it's to deliver on its objective of becoming a title-winning force. We also address questions from The Race Members' club on a variety of topics including Alpine's driver change, Liam Lawson's elbows-out style and Sauber's leap forward. Want exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final episode of season 3, Richard and Matt wax lyrical about a driver whose name might be unfamiliar to many motor racing fans, but who could be regarded as the sport's first bonafide superstar: Tazio Nuvolari.Matt and Richard explain how, in the pre-war era of Grand Prix racing, Nuvolari became the embodiment of everything a racing driver was supposed to be: A virtuoso and a daredevil, who stirred the emotions in a way that crossed national boundaries. There are stories of his great rivalries, his relationships and associations with Enzo Ferrari and (more controversially) Benito Mussolini, plus numerous accounts of his famous driving technique, which included being the originator of the four-wheel drift.And of course there's also plenty of chat about the famous drives that secured Nuvolari's legendary status, including the one where, in obsolete machinery, he defeated the all-conquering German cars in Hitler's backyard, and the one witnessed by a 14-year-old Murray Walker in 1938, which left such an impression on the legendary commentator that the Italian would forever remain his favourite driver.Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode on Patreon, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. Join on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier!

With Max Verstappen admitting that his clash with George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix was “a move that was not right and shouldn't have happened”, we discuss what that tells us about the four-times world champion in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.Dutch TV commentator Nelson Valkenburg and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to revisit the accident and examine exactly what it is that drives Verstappen to do things like this.We also ask whether criticisms about his failure to live up to role model status and questions about if the FIA stewards should be harsher are valid.There's also the question of how significant, or overblown, this incident is, as well as listener questions about Verstappen's future away from Red Bull and whether he could swap between the A-team and Racing Bulls depending on circuit.LAST CHANCE: Get 75% off your first month of access when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon. Use the code RACE75 when checking out - offer ends Wednesday 4th June! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the technical directive reducing the permitted flexibility of the front wings the big talking point of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, why didn't it shake up the competitive order as some hoped?Former F1 technical director Gary Anderson explains that, and the reasons why he always expected the effects to be more subtle, as he looks back at the big technical stories from the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. That includes a look at the steel skid block tests run in Friday practice and the potential impact of the change from titanium for selected races. And whether it makes sense to make such a change given the alternative means to reduce the chance of grass fires ignited by sparks. Host Edd Straw also fires listener questions to Gary on a variety of topics, including active suspension, core versus surface tyre temperature and the Venturi effect.Got a question for Gary? Send it to podcasts@the-race.comLAST CHANCE: Get 75% off your first month of access when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon. Use the code RACE75 when checking out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the ground in Barcelona, Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble and Mark Hughes to review the Spanish Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen's frustrations boiled over as Oscar Piastri led home Lando Norris for a commanding McLaren one-two.Edd, Jon and Mark weigh in on Verstappen's controversial clash with George Russell, explain why the new flexi-wing directive did nothing to dent McLaren's dominance, discuss Nico Hulkenberg's stunning turn of form for Sauber, and much more.Plus, there's the usual batch of questions from The Race Members' Club to tackle.LAST CHANCE: Get 75% off your first month of access when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon. Use the code RACE75 when checking out!Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of And Colossally That's History! Richard Williams and Matt Bishop look back on the career of Mika Hakkinen, and in particular how he was able to overcome - thanks to a considerable slice of good luck - the devastating crash in 1995 that so nearly took his life to become a double Formula 1 world champion. Along the way, Matt and Richard explain what made Hakkinen - widely regarded as one of the quickest drivers of his generation, and a man who often went toe-to-toe with and beat Michael Schumacher in the late 1990s and early 2000s - such a special talent.They also look back on the dreadful crash in Adelaide in 1995 that would ordinarily have ended Hakkinen's career, if not his life, describing the incredible work done by the medical team on-site, and the remarkable bravery and tenacity show by Hakkinen in the aftermath.Matt also shares some great anecdotes about the time he spent with Hakkinen in his glory days, post-accident, when Matt was writing about the Finn as a magazine editor. He discusses what Mika told him after that legendary overtake on Schumacher at Spa in 2000, and he describes - in hilarious detail - what happened when Mika took him rally driving on a frozen lake the morning after a heavy night drinking vodka...Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. Join on Patreon today and get 75% off your first month - we even have an F1-only tier!

Order your Lotus 98T/4 timepiece at https://www.recwatches.com/timepieces/98t-4/ and get an additional 10% off using discount code "THERACE"We're bringing you a bonus episode in the feed this week, which is an example of the kind of content you can enjoy in The Race Members' Club. It comes from our sister podcast Bring Back V10s, which celebrates the golden era of F1 from 1989 to 2005. Whilst that show is between seasons, Race Members have been enjoying an exclusive 1993 Revisited series, which takes a race-by-race look back at the 1993 F1 season. On this episode, 1993 Revisited heads to Monaco where Ayrton Senna was aiming to become the first six-time F1 winner around the famous streets of the principality. Glenn Freeman, Edd Staw, Ben Anderson and Matt Beer look back on a miserable day for Senna's rival Alain Prost, who picked up a jump start penalty and then stalled in the pits when serving it. We also analyse a breakout performance from Michael Schumacher that ended in heartbreak, and welcome Ferrari to the sharp end of the field for the first time in 1993. Coming back to Senna, we discuss where his final Monaco win ranks among his other successes there, after what seemed to be a more subdued performance than we were used to seeing from him in Monte Carlo.To listen to every episode of 1993 Revisited and get access to ad-free episodes of all The Race's podcasts, plus loads of bonus podcasts, join us on Patreon today - act quickly and you can enjoy 75% off your first month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go behind the scenes with Red Bull Racing in the latest episode of The Race F1 podcast.Special guest Matt Majendie is embedded with the team this year for The Inside Track podcast and was at Monaco with the team. He joins Ben Anderson and Edd Straw to tell us all about it.He explains the strategic attempts for Max Verstappen to gain a place, tells us about Yuki Tsunoda's mindset and reveals how the team dealt with a difficult weekend.And with the flexi-wing technical directive kicking in in Spain this weekend, there's also some hints about what Red Bull really expects from the change.We also tackle listener questions on McLaren's position, Isack Hadjar's promotion chances and refuelling.For your chance to win a Ferrari cap signed by Leclerc or Hamilton, click here. This competition is open to anyone with an active Racers or Champions tier membership to The Race Members' Club. Get 75% off your first month when you join on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Hear more from Matt on The Inside Track: https://link.mgln.ai/4Pk9wZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to unpick the extreme strategy battle that was the Monaco Grand Prix.The rule that forced two pitstops in the race was the big talking point heading into the weekend - but did it work, given the top four on the grid - Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen - finished in that order?Edd, Mark and Scott also discuss the 'road block' tactics used by the likes of Racing Bulls and Williams to secure big points, plus - as ever - they answer a host of questions about the race sent in by The Race Members' Club.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theracef1 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sgFor your chance to win a Ferrari cap signed by Leclerc or Hamilton, click here. This competition is open to anyone with an active Racers or Champions tier membership to The Race Members' Club. Get 75% off your first month when you join on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Find out more about Monaco Inside Track: www.themonacoinsidetrack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of And Colossally That's History! Richard and Matt are reappraising the legacy of one of F1's most enduring cars: The Lotus 72.Named by no less than Adrian Newey as the car he wishes he'd designed, the 72 was a revolutionary machine in Formula 1 terms, setting the template, as it did, for all F1 cars that would follow.It was also one of the longest-serving and most successful cars in F1 history, spending six years in the top flight (from 1970 to 1975) , and being raced to 20 world championship-status Formula 1 grand prix wins, two Formula 1 drivers' world championships, and three Formula 1 constructors' world championships.Richard and Matt explore how innovative Lotus boss Colin Chapman, working with designer Maurice Philippe, arrived at the game-changing 72, and why it became so successful. They also talk about the great drivers that excelled in various iterations of it, with both Matt and Richard describing in brilliant detail their experiences of watching the car being expertly piloted by Ronnie Peterson - a man who seemed its perfect match.Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. Join on Patreon today and get 75% off your first month - we even have an F1-only tier!

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look back on Imola and ahead to Monaco.First, they discuss how Red Bull turned the tables on McLaren at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, asking whether this was a track-specific change in the pecking order, or whether Red Bull have made a significant step forward.Next, Edd and Gary turn their attention to Monaco, looking at the specific setup that the street track demands and then the debating how the teams will approach race strategy, with two pit stops mandatory for every driver in this year's race.And as usual, the final part of the podcast is dedicated to Gary answering tech questions sent in by listeners. This week the selection includes questions on gears, pitstops, underbody aerodynamics, and track evolution.Got a question for Gary? Send it to podcasts@the-race.comGet 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we tackle the latest technical intrigue between Red Bull and McLaren and look ahead to the potential for an upset in the Monaco Grand Prix.Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to explain the real story behind the technical directives that were issued before the Imola race, but only emerged after it. They also ask how the mandatory two pitstops might impact the Monaco race, and if there's a way for a backmarker to leap up the order with some clever strategy. We also tackle listener questions on Red Bull's driver situation with Yuki Tsunoda's struggles, Liam Lawons's troubles at Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar's strong start. There's also questions on warm-up lanes, Ollie Bearmans pace relative to Esteban Ocon, similarities between McLaren this year and Williams in 1997 and more. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theracef1 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!For your chance to win a Ferrari cap signed by Leclerc or Hamilton, click here. This competition is open to anyone with an active Racers or Champions tier membership to The Race Members' Club. Get 75% off your first month when you join on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Find out more about Monaco Inside Track: www.themonacoinsidetrack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Team Principal Podcast returns with exciting news, as Otmar Szafnauer brings us up to speed with on his plans to get a 12th team onto the F1 grid. Alongside his deputy TP Ben Anderson, Otmar explains why he thinks F1 would benefit from a 24-car grid and how he plans to make his vision a reality.After that, Otmar and Ben go over recent events at Otmar's old team, Alpine. Otmar shares his views on the latest leadership crisis at the Anglo-French squad, and weighs in on the decision to stand down Jack Doohan just six races into his rookie season for Franco Colapinto.And finally, after some cheeky recent comments from McLaren boss Zak Brown, Otmar sets the record straight on what happened with Oscar Piastri's contract situation at Alpine, including why he was helpless to prevent McLaren poaching the current championship leader back in 2022.Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined in Imola by Mark Hughes and Jon Noble to discuss all the important talking points from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Chief among them is how Red Bull managed to emerge with the quickest car, and whether Max Verstappen would still have won, even if McLaren's Oscar Piastri had beaten him into Turn 1.There's also chat about how Ferrari saved face at its home race, after a dismal qualifying, plus there are plenty of questions to answer from The Race Members' Club on everything from Yuki Tsunoda's response to his big quali crash to why we had one safety car and one VSC for what looked like very similar retirements. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/theraceEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theracef1 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of And Colossally That's History! Matt and Richard wind the clock back to 1950, as they reappraise the very first race of the F1 world championship era, which took place at Silverstone on May 13. Along the way, they look at the origins of the term ‘Formula 1', dig into the debate over where the first race run to Formula 1 regulations actually took place, and explain why Alfa Romeo emerged as the dominant force in the post-war years, leading up to Silverstone. They also discuss the strange origins of Silverstone as a race venue, before chatting about the wonderful ensemble of drivers that assembled at the former bomber base for the first race - a remarkable list that included a Thai royal, a Colditz Castle POW, and a gigolo, but NO representative from Ferrari.And finally, they look back on the race itself, which was won by man who, to quote the great Juan Manuel Fangio, “Drove like a madman...” Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a follow-up question about Silverstone 1950, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. For a limited period we're giving you 75% off your first month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We looked ahead to what is set to be Imola's final Formula 1 race - for now at least - in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Jon Noble and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw in Italy to discuss whether the classic track deserved to stay on the calendar or F1 has outgrown it. We also look ahead to Franco Colapinto's return and whether he can make a success of what's initially only a five-race run in the Alpine, as well as addressing the situation surrounding resigned team principal Oli Oakes. Expectations for upgrades and what we've learned about how the FIA interprets the rules surrounding tyre cooling are also discussed, along with the potential effect of the debut of the C6 tyre compound. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/theraceEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/theracef1 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren's tyre-management strengths have been a major talking point in F1 recently, with the FIA recently clearing its design following a detailed inspection after the Miami Grand Prix. The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast delves into this. Jon Noble and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss McLaren's advantage and the reasons why certain rivals are pointing the finger behind the scenes. We also discuss Carlos Sainz Sr's emergence as a possible candidate to stand for FIA election and what he would need to do if he's to be a serious challenger. There's also another batch of listener questions covering Yuki Tsunoda's start with Red Bull Racing, Williams's form, Aston Martin's struggles and more. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of And Colossally That's History! Matt Bishop and Richard Williams look back on the life and career of Eddie Jordan, who very sadly died of cancer, on March 20th this year, at the age of 76. For the generation who grew up on F1 in the 1990s and 2000s, Eddie was the most charismatic team boss in the game, and it was hard not to cheer for his underdog squad when they landed several big punches on the chins of their much better funded rivals, as well as the occasional knockout blow. But, having built an F1 team from scratch on a minimal budget and then not only kept it afloat, but turned it into a grand prix-winning (and at one point championship-challenging) outfit, should EJ be considered F1's biggest overachiever? As Matt and Richard attempt to answer that question, they look back over Eddie's time in F1, with Matt - who was good friends with Eddie - sharing amusing and poignant anecdotes and stories that perfectly illustrate a fun-loving, larger than life character with a steely inner core.Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/theraceMatt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Eddie Jordan, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/therace⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy some Colossally merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit The Race Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Race on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Race Media ProductionProducer: Jonny Reynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With five wins from a possible six in 2025 (plus another victory in the Miami sprint), you might be forgiven for thinking McLaren's MCL39 is without fault. But listen to drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and its clear the car isn't always perfect to drive, - especially in qualifying trim, and on this podcast host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look at the reasons for that. Following that, we've been inundated with tech questions from listeners recently, so the rest of the podcast is dedicated to answering them. As ever, it's an interesting and varied selection, with questions on dirty air, engine modes, brake callipers, visor tear offs, and Lewis Hamilton's current struggles improving with the change of formula for 2026.Want to ask Gary a question? Send it to podcasts@the-race.comGet 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Alpine's decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto and the resignation of team principal Oli Oakes in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Michael Lamonato and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain how this played out, and how Australia has reacted to the treatment of Doohan. That's as part of a wider look at a team that has now made a huge number of managerial changes since being rebranded from Renault for 2021. Franco Colapinto's prospects after being confirmed initially only for five races, and the reasons for doing so, are also evaluated.We also discuss Oscar Piastri's rise to the top of F1 and how Australia has taken its latest sporting hero to its heart. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble (with additional input from Mark Hughes) to unpick a weekend in Miami that produced plenty of talking points and incidents - and another Oscar Piastri victory, with Lando Norris making it a dominant McLaren one-two.But why was McLaren so far in front this weekend, and did Norris blow his own victory chances battling Max Verstappen on lap one? Those are two of the questions tackled early on in the episode.Edd, Scott and Jon also debate the team orders disharmony at Ferrari, discuss Kimi Antonelli's impressive qualifying pace, ask whether Williams could be even closer to the front, and bring news of Jack Doohan's Alpine future.Plus, as ever, Edd, Jon and Scott answer questions about the grand prix sent in by The Race Members' Club. Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at ⁠www.singaporegp.sg⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of And Colossally That's History! , Matt Bishop and Richard Williams look back at the controversial ‘crashgate' scandal, when it emerged that the Renault driver Nelson Piquet Junior deliberately crashed during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to hand a major sporting advantage to his team-mate, Fernando Alonso, who went on to win the race.Matt and Richard look at the origins of the saga, peak into the murkiness around who came up with the idea and put it into action, explain how it came to be uncovered, and discuss the punishments handed out to those involved.They also debate the morals of the incident itself - was it the worst example of cheating in sporting history (as some claimed at the time) or an example of F1 gamesmanship gone too far? Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Crashgate, head to ⁠⁠Patreon.com/therace⁠⁠ Buy some Colossally merch! ⁠⁠Visit The Race Shop⁠⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠A Race Media ProductionProducer: Jonny Reynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is George Russell's Formula 1 future uncertain at a point where he's performing better than ever for Mercedes? That's a question we tackle in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast.Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Russell's performances and the factors that mean a new deal with Mercedes isn't yet a foregone conclusion.We look at the situation with Max Verstappen's potential availability and the chances of Russell being displaced, and why Mercedes would consider making such a change.And we also ask what Russell's fallback plans might be and if there's anything he can do to persuade Mercedes to put pen to paper.We also look ahead to the Miami Grand Prix and McLaren's chances of a fifth victory in six races, as well as answering listener questions related to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.In the final part of the podcast, we tackle questions from The Race Members' Club on multiple topics, including the problems of the regulations, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz.If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is George Russell's Formula 1 future uncertain at a point where he's performing better than ever for Mercedes? That's a question we tackle in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Russell's performances and the factors that mean a new deal with Mercedes isn't yet a foregone conclusion. We look at the situation with Max Verstappen's potential availability and the chances of Russell being displaced, and why Mercedes would consider making such a change. And we also ask what Russell's fallback plans might be and if there's anything he can do to persuade Mercedes to put pen to paper. We also look ahead to the Miami Grand Prix and McLaren's chances of a fifth victory in six races, as well as answering listener questions related to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. In the final part of the podcast, we tackle questions from The Race Members' Club on multiple topics, including the problems of the regulations, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz. If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Check out our latest videos on ⁠⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special episode of The Race F1 podcast, recorded at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Edd Straw speaks to Lando Norris, Lando's race engineer Will Joseph, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown as they approach the one-year anniversary of that breakthrough victory at the Miami Grand Prix in 2024. After discussing, with Joseph, McLaren's progress over the last 12 months and the 'privilege' of being able to fight for the world title, Norris opens up about the 'complicated' process of extracting that last tenth of performance from a car - and how easy it is to make unforced errors when you're not completely comfortable. Following that, Edd speaks to Zak Brown about how he's built McLaren into a F1's current standard setters, both on and off track, with Brown explaining, amongst other things, why he wanted Andrea Stella to lead the race team and why he wouldn't want to swap either of his drivers for anyone else. CLAIM A FREE MONTH ON PATREON ⁠HERE⁠ - GET THERE BEFORE ALL THE CODES ARE CLAIMED! Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace ⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Watch a video of this podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special episode of The Race F1 podcast, recorded at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Edd Straw speaks to Lando Norris, Lando's race engineer Will Joseph, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown as they approach the one-year anniversary of that breakthrough victory at the Miami Grand Prix in 2024.After discussing, with Joseph, McLaren's progress over the last 12 months and the 'privilege' of being able to fight for the world title, Norris opens up about the 'complicated' process of extracting that last tenth of performance from a car - and how easy it is to make unforced errors when you're not completely comfortable.Following that, Edd speaks to Zak Brown about how he's built McLaren into a F1's current standard setters, both on and off track, with Brown explaining, amongst other things, why he wanted Andrea Stella to lead the race team and why he wouldn't want to swap either of his drivers for anyone else.CLAIM A FREE MONTH ON PATREON ⁠HERE⁠ - GET THERE BEFORE ALL THE CODES ARE CLAIMED! Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace ⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Watch a video of this podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Colossally, join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they reappraise the life and career of a driver regarded by many as the quickest to ever sit in a Formula 1 car: Jim Clark. A double world champion in the 1960s and STILL to this day the driver with the most 'grand slam' grand prix weekends (pole, victory, fastest lap, every racing lap led), Clark was widely considered among his fellow racers (and by Ayrton Senna, no less) to be a cut above - and on this podcast we'll try to explain why. In doing so, Richard shares some incredible stories of watching Clark race first-hand, including his memories of seeing a young Clark win four races in one meeting, when the Scot was climbing the ladder to F1. There's chat about Clark's most famous days behind the wheel, his relationship with iconic Lotus boss Colin Chapman, and about the harrowing moments that made him question whether he should race on. Matt and Richard also discuss Clark's idiosyncrasies out of the car, and the unique skillset that made Clark so quick - and possibly the quickest ever - when he jumped into the driver's seat. Matt also shares an incredibly poignant story about visiting Clark's memorial at the Hockenheim circuit, where, completely by chance, he bumped into someone with vivid memories of the Scotsman's final moments. Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Jim Clark, head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace⁠ Buy some Colossally merch! ⁠Visit The Race Shop⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ Check out our latest videos on ⁠YouTube⁠ A Race Media Production Producer: Jonny Reynolds With special thanks to Tim Silvey for studio support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Colossally, join Matt Bishop and Richard Williams as they reappraise the life and career of a driver regarded by many as the quickest to ever sit in a Formula 1 car: Jim Clark.A double world champion in the 1960s and STILL to this day the driver with the most 'grand slam' grand prix weekends (pole, victory, fastest lap, every racing lap led), Clark was widely considered among his fellow racers (and by Ayrton Senna, no less) to be a cut above - and on this podcast we'll try to explain why.In doing so, Richard shares some incredible stories of watching Clark race first-hand, including his memories of seeing a young Clark win four races in one meeting, when the Scot was climbing the ladder to F1.There's chat about Clark's most famous days behind the wheel, his relationship with iconic Lotus boss Colin Chapman, and about the harrowing moments that made him question whether he should race on. Matt and Richard also discuss Clark's idiosyncrasies out of the car, and the unique skillset that made Clark so quick - and possibly the quickest ever - when he jumped into the driver's seat.Matt also shares an incredibly poignant story about visiting Clark's memorial at the Hockenheim circuit, where, completely by chance, he bumped into someone with vivid memories of the Scotsman's final moments. Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Jim Clark, head to ⁠Patreon.com/therace⁠ Buy some Colossally merch! ⁠Visit The Race Shop⁠ Follow The Race on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter ⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ Check out our latest videos on ⁠YouTube⁠A Race Media ProductionProducer: Jonny ReynoldsWith special thanks to Tim Silvey for studio support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a look at the current drama surrounding F1's 2026 engine regulations, with stakeholders discussing significant changes to the rules aimed at heading off fears about cars repeatedly running out of energy. Do these changes suggest the rule direction was wrong in the first place, or are there other factors at play? Before that, Gary muses on Lewis Hamilton's current predicament at Ferrari, and suggests the setup direction he'd push the seven-time world champion in if he was in Ferrari's engineering team.  And finally, the episode is rounded out with four excellent questions from listeners, which cover dirty air, how car liveries are applied, Max Verstappen's recent upshift issue, and whether Renault might be tempted back into the power unit game, should F1 revert to V10 engines one day.  If you'd like to ask Gary a tech question, email podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a look at the current drama surrounding F1's 2026 engine regulations, with stakeholders discussing significant changes to the rules aimed at heading off fears about cars repeatedly running out of energy.Do these changes suggest the rule direction was wrong in the first place, or are there other factors at play?Before that, Gary muses on Lewis Hamilton's current predicament at Ferrari, and suggests the setup direction he'd push the seven-time world champion in if he was in Ferrari's engineering team. And finally, the episode is rounded out with four excellent questions from listeners, which cover dirty air, how car liveries are applied, Max Verstappen's recent upshift issue, and whether Renault might be tempted back into the power unit game, should F1 revert to V10 engines one day. If you'd like to ask Gary a tech question, email podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer your questions on Lewis Hamilton's season so far in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.  Scott Mitchell-Mark and Malm Hughes join Edd Straw to evaluate his first five weekends with Ferrari and what it will take to get him onto the pace.  We also consider what the future might bring for Hamilton and Ferrari if he continues to struggle, and whether the rules reset of 2026 is the chance for him to take a leap forward.  Ferrari's difficulties and the risk of Charles Leclerc ending up as a great F1 wasted talent, as well as Max Verstappen's prospects of a Ferrari move are also on the agenda.  Oscar Piastri's progress, Williams's prospects, pit-lane queuing and the importance of the upcoming run of races for Lando Norris are among the other questions we take on. If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace  Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sg Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We answer your questions on Lewis Hamilton's season so far in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to evaluate his first five weekends with Ferrari and what it will take to get him onto the pace. We also consider what the future might bring for Hamilton and Ferrari if he continues to struggle, and whether the rules reset of 2026 is the chance for him to take a leap forward. Ferrari's difficulties and the risk of Charles Leclerc ending up as a great F1 wasted talent, as well as Max Verstappen's prospects of a Ferrari move are also on the agenda. Oscar Piastri's progress, Williams's prospects, pit-lane queuing and the importance of the upcoming run of races for Lando Norris are among the other questions we take on.If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pivotal moment in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came at the very first corner, but were the stewards right to hand Max Verstappen the penalty that promoted Oscar Piastri into a lead he wouldn't surrender, or is Red Bull's anger over the penalty justified? Join Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm as they address that question and much more. Plus, Mark Hughes provides his usual best-in-class 'how the race was won' analysis. CLAIM A FREE MONTH ON PATREON HERE - GET THERE BEFORE ALL THE CODES ARE CLAIMED! Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace  Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pivotal moment in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came at the very first corner, but were the stewards right to hand Max Verstappen the penalty that promoted Oscar Piastri into a lead he wouldn't surrender, or is Red Bull's anger over the penalty justified? Join Edd Straw, Jon Noble and Scott Mitchell-Malm as they address that question and much more. Plus, Mark Hughes provides his usual best-in-class 'how the race was won' analysis. CLAIM A FREE MONTH ON PATREON HERE - GET THERE BEFORE ALL THE CODES ARE CLAIMED! Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Williams are a mainstay on the Formula 1 grid and one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, having amassed nine constructors' world championships, seven drivers' world championships, and 114 grand prix victories. But it all could have been so different. Ahead of the 1986 season, team boss Frank Williams had a devastating car crash which left him paralysed and fighting for his life. That he survived and that his team would go on to win the constructors' title that very same year is one of the great F1 stories - and it's reappraised in fascinating detail by Matt Bishop and Richard Williams in the latest episode of And Colossally That's History. They discuss how, after years of struggle, Frank Williams and his eponymous team were arguably in their best ever shape heading into 1986, and how Frank's accident in France threatened to undo all that hard work.  Richard and Matt also explain in poignant detail Frank's incredible survival and recovery, and the absolutely pivotal role his wife Ginny played in keeping him - and by extension his beloved team - alive. They also outline the incredible ups and downs that played out on-track in 1986, in parallel to Frank's personal rollercoaster, looking in particular at the increasingly bitter intra-team rivalry at Williams between Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet, which culminated in dramatic fashion in Australia. And no episode of Colossally would be complete without some incredible personal anecdotes and impressions thrown in along the way! Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Williams in '86, head to Patreon.com/therace Buy some Colossally merch! Visit The Race Shop Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube A Race Media Production Producer: Jonny Reynolds With special thanks to Tim Silvey for studio support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Williams are a mainstay on the Formula 1 grid and one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, having amassed nine constructors' world championships, seven drivers' world championships, and 114 grand prix victories. But it all could have been so different.Ahead of the 1986 season, team boss Frank Williams had a devastating car crash which left him paralysed and fighting for his life. That he survived and that his team would go on to win the constructors' title that very same year is one of the great F1 stories - and it's reappraised in fascinating detail by Matt Bishop and Richard Williams in the latest episode of And Colossally That's History.They discuss how, after years of struggle, Frank Williams and his eponymous team were arguably in their best ever shape heading into 1986, and how Frank's accident in France threatened to undo all that hard work. Richard and Matt also explain in poignant detail Frank's incredible survival and recovery, and the absolutely pivotal role his wife Ginny played in keeping him - and by extension his beloved team - alive.They also outline the incredible ups and downs that played out on-track in 1986, in parallel to Frank's personal rollercoaster, looking in particular at the increasingly bitter intra-team rivalry at Williams between Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet, which culminated in dramatic fashion in Australia.And no episode of Colossally would be complete without some incredible personal anecdotes and impressions thrown in along the way!Matt and Richard will be bringing members an exclusive Q&A episode at the end of Season 3, where they'll answer questions on each of the topics covered. So if you'd like to ask a question about Williams in '86, head to Patreon.com/theraceBuy some Colossally merch! Visit The Race ShopFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeA Race Media ProductionProducer: Jonny ReynoldsWith special thanks to Tim Silvey for studio support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take listener questions on the Oscar Piastri versus Lando Norris battle in the latest edtiion of The Race F1 Podcast.  Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the step forward Piastri has taken in 2025 and the calm and assured mentality he appears to bring to F1. We also break down Norris's Bahrain struggles and if they reflect a potential weakness in the world championship fight, or if his brutally honest self-analysis is actually a strength.  There's also questions about Mercedes upgrades, Russell's progress, potential non-McLaren title challengers, Alpine and the effect of age on Lewis Hamilton.  If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace  Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sg Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take listener questions on the Oscar Piastri versus Lando Norris battle in the latest edtiion of The Race F1 Podcast. Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the step forward Piastri has taken in 2025 and the calm and assured mentality he appears to bring to F1.We also break down Norris's Bahrain struggles and if they reflect a potential weakness in the world championship fight, or if his brutally honest self-analysis is actually a strength. There's also questions about Mercedes upgrades, Russell's progress, potential non-McLaren title challengers, Alpine and the effect of age on Lewis Hamilton. If you'd like to ask a question on the show, join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Get ready for a power packed race weekend this 3rd to 5th October. Experience 3 days of non-stop race action and stellar entertainment at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Nothing else comes close at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. Book now at www.singaporegp.sgFollow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.