Podcast appearances and mentions of dieter rencken

Red flags, restarts and robust Mercedes couldn't prevent Max Verstappen from taking Formula 1 victory at a chaotic Australian Grand Prix.Max Verstappen recovered from a slow start take his first Melbourne win, as restart madness ensued in the closing stages of the race.With the race having a record-breaking three red flag periods, many have questioned if the preference for 'standing' restarts has become too much for the sport.Joining host Balve Baines to discuss the talking points from the Australian Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com journalist Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.With Mercedes showing their strongest pace of the season so far, is there a greater hope of a 2023 recovery than first thought?What rules should be amended for the red flag periods?Can McLaren start an upwards trajectory after their double-points haul?All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

McLaren have reacted to their disappointing start to the Formula 1 season with a change in technical personnel, but what will this mean for the Woking team?As the teams head to the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne for round three of the championship, can anybody prevent Red Bull from taking a third one-two finish in a row for the first time in their history?Joining Balve Baines to discuss the talking points ahead of the Australian Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com journalist Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.With stories emerging once again about Porsche's decision not to pursue F1, was there ever a reason for Porsche to flirt with an F1 entry in the first place?Following an insightful trip to Geneva, Dieter also provides an insight into the new features that could be coming to Formula 1.All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

Red Bull's tag as Championship favourite was underlined by a one-two finish in a fearsome display of speed at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.Sergio Perez triumphed on the Saudi Arabian streets ahead of a frustrated Max Verstappen, but reliability concerns remain with the RB19 cars.The big talking point was undoubtedly the decision-making going on behind the scenes, as Fernando Alonso was penalised and told to hand over his podium trophy, before being reinstated long after the chequered flag. Joining new host Balve Baines to discuss the talking points from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com journalist Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.With the race being shaken up by a mid-race Safety Car, were Race Control too trigger happy with their call?In the emergence of a new battle forming at McLaren, which driver should take priority at the Woking team?And what's the state of play with underperforming Formula 1 giants, Mercedes and Ferrari? All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

After the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix turned out to be a Red Bull benefit, attention now turns to the second round of the 2023 F1 season in Saudi Arabia.With the super-fast sweeps of the Jeddah Street Circuit likely to present teams and drivers with a very different challenge to that which they faced in Bahrain, will we see Red Bull's rivals reel in the drinks-backed outfit?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues in the run up to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.Even at this early stage of 2023, there has already been some team personnel movement, with David Sanchez transferring from Ferrari to McLaren. What role will the Spaniard play at the Woking outfit?And with Mercedes having issued an open letter to fans after their poor performance in Bahrain, are alarm bells starting to ring at Brackley?All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

With pre-season testing completed, attention soon turned to the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday.And while many F1 fans may have looked at the start of a new season as reason enough to be hopeful of a close championship fight, there was a depressingly familiar look to proceedings once the race settled down.Ferrari struggled with reliability, Mercedes were short on outright pace, and there was a typically dominant performance from Red Bull, who locked out the front row and then completed a comfortable 1-2 finish in the race, with Max Verstappen leading home Sergio Perez.But will Red Bull's pre-eminence in the desert set the tone for the rest of the season, or do the unique characteristics of the Bahrain International Circuit make this result an outlier?Joining Michael Butterworth to pick over the bones of the season's first race is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.With Fernando Alonso finishing an impressive third for Aston Martin, where do his new team measure up this year?With McLaren suffering with poor pace and reliability, what will it take to return the papaya squad to the sharp end of the grid?And what sort of an account did F1's three rookies give of themselves in Bahrain?All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

With three days of pre-season testing having been completed, Formula 1 now turns its attention to the 2023 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5.But who is likely to be standing atop the winner's dais, and who will be plumbing the depths of dispair after next Sunday's race?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss F1's likely formbook after testing is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.Can Red Bull carry on their formidable form from 2022 that saw them canter to both Championship titles?What shape are Ferrari and Mercedes in as they look to challenge Red Bull's dominance?Which of the midfield runners is most likely to cause a surprise and vault up the order?And with Lance Stroll's injury-enforced absence from pre-season still shrouded in mystery, will Aston Martin be forced to call on the services of a substitute driver?All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

The interminable winter break is almost over, and F1 engines will roar in anger for the first time in 2023 at this week's three-day pre-season test in Bahrain.But while there may have been no on-track F1 action since Max Verstappen eased to victory in Abu Dhabi last November, there has certainly been no shortage of off-track mud-slinging and intrigue to pique the interest of F1 fans the world over.Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the sport's various political machinations over the winter break is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem lately announced that he would be stepping back from day-to-day involvement in F1. With plenty of public criticism having come his way since his accession to the presidency in December 2021, is there a concerted effort from within F1 to force him out of his role?Several key F1 figures also made known their displeasure at the FIA's decision to ban  political, religious and personal statements without prior approval. With the FIA having moved to clarify that the offending article would do no such thing, did pressure from drivers and team bosses force the governing body to change its stance?One of the biggest announcements during pre-season was that Ford are set to return to F1 in 2026 in partnership with Red Bull. But why has the drinks-backed squad elected to team up with Ford instead of Porsche or Audi, as was mooted last year?With an unusually large amount of unpainted black bodywork on show from the teams this season, will saving weight be as much of an issue as it was in 2022?And with Frederic Vasseur having taken over the hot seat at Ferrari, how will the Frenchman fare in his new role with the Scuderia?All this and much more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

In another special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast, journalists Dieter Rencken and Michael Butterworth discuss the performance of each of the ten F1 teams that competed in the 2022 season.Red Bull and Max Verstappen may have cantered to both Championships, but which other teams also deserved praise for their 2022 efforts? Which teams punched well below their weight this year and will be needing to improve in 2023?And with a lot of change on the Team Principal front over the winter break, how much upheaval will we see in 2023?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast! 

In a special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast, journalists Dieter Rencken and Michael Butterworth take a deep dive into the 2022 F1 season and the key issues that emerged from it.The first year of a new era of technical regulations saw F1 cars look vastly different in 2022 from those that had gone before. Did the new rules succeed in tightening up the field and producing closer racing?2022 was the first season where teams were audited under F1's budget cap, and with Red Bull having been found guilty of overspending, was their punishment a fair one?With F1 seeing record crowds throughout 2022, how do the sport's commercial prospects look?And having come into the role off the back of the controversial ending to the 2021 F1 season, how should Mohammed Ben Sulayem's first year as FIA President be evaluated?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast, with Part 2 to follow on December 26th!

One of the worst-kept secrets in Formula 1 over the past week was finally revealed on Tuesday, as Ferrari announced that Team Principal Mattia Binotto would leave the team at the end of 2022.Rumours that Binotto's place at Ferrari was in jeopardy had started to circulate during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, and grew ever more prominent until the announcement that Binotto and Ferrari are to part ways.Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss Binotto's departure and what it means for Ferrari is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.With Ferrari facing the prospect of a fifth Team Principal in ten years, why is there such a high turnover of senior management at Maranello, and who is likely to take over at what is becoming something of a poisoned chalice?Is there any substance to rumours that Alfa Romeo Team Principal Fred Vasseur is set to replace Binotto, or is this just agent-led posturing?And with a very highly regarded engineer soon to be on the job market, what will former Ferrari lifer Binotto do next?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

The final race of the 2022 Formula 1 season followed a similar pattern to several others this year, with Max Verstappen leading away from his pole position to score a record-extending 16th win of the season.Behind Verstappen, Charles Leclerc took advantage of a good strategy call from Ferrari to leapfrog Sergio Perez into second place, thereby finishing runner-up in the Drivers' Championship at the Mexican's expense.But with Ferrari having made several operational errors and questionable strategy calls throughout the season, is team boss Mattia Binotto's position under threat? Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues from the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.With Perez needing to finish ahead of Leclerc to bag second place in the Championship, should Verstappen have done more in Abu Dhabi to back Leclerc up into the path of the Mexican?What can we expect from the final two additions to the 2023 grid: newcomer Logan Sargeant and returnee Nico Hulkenberg?And as Sebastian Vettel bids farewell to F1 after 299 Grands Prix, four World Championships and 53 race wins, how will the German be best remembered?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

In a special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast, Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken delve into the sport's financials, and explain how F1's revenues trickle down to the ten teams.How has F1's distribution of income changed since the new Concorde Agreement came into force in 2021?What is the total prize pot, and how is it divided up between the teams?And why do some teams receive specific bonus payments that others do not?All this and more on this special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!(Note: All figures quoted in this podcast are estimates)

George Russell took a fairy-tale debut F1 win in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, dominating the afternoon to finish ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.But there was trouble brewing at Red Bull, where, after an uncharacteristically low-key weekend, Max Verstappen ignored team orders to let Sergio Perez through for sixth place, as the Mexican seeks to secure second spot in the Drivers' Championship.With Verstappen having very publicly disobeyed a direct order from team boss Christian Horner, how will Red Bull deal with the situation, and how does this change the previously friendly dynamic between Verstappen and Perez? Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues from the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.With Russell now having broken his F1 duck and remaining ahead of seven-time World Champion teammate Hamilton in the Drivers' standings, has the Briton showed himself to be a title winner in waiting?Further down the Constructors' Championship, who will win out in the battles between Alpine and McLaren for fifth, and Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin for seventh places?And as Formula 1 seeks to broaden its horizons and race at ever newer and shinier facilities, why do classic tracks like Interlagos continue to produce such good racing? All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

Max Verstappen took a record 14th win in a single F1 season with a consummate victory in Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez and George Russell.But with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc looking out of sorts all weekend and finishing a full minute behind Verstappen, will alarm bells be ringing at Maranello?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues from the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.Away from the racetrack, it was finally revealed earlier in the week that Red Bull would be hit with a $7 million fine and 10 percent reduction in aerodynamic testing time for next year, after having breached F1's budget cap by some $1.8 million last year.With other teams complaining the sanction is too lenient, and Christian Horner calling it ‘Draconian', what effect will this have on Red Bull's competitiveness next year, and is the punishment severe enough to dissuade other teams from doing likewise?Meanwhile, Red Bull and Max Verstappen elected not to give any interviews to Sky Sports over the Mexico weekend, after being made aware that reporter Ted Kravitz had implied that Lewis Hamilton was ‘robbed' of the 2021 World Championship.This comes after Ferrari had refused to speak to Sky at the Dutch Grand Prix, and Guenther Steiner has not spoken to Sky's German affiliate for several races.With several voices indicating their displeasure with Sky, is it time for the broadcaster to change its approach?And with several drivers voicing their concern at the growing number of people in the F1 paddock, is it time for attendance to be capped?All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

Following a two-race Asian swing in Singapore and Japan, the Formula 1 circus moved westwards last week for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.While reigning World Champion Max Verstappen surprised few observers by taking victory and equalling the record of 13 Grand Prix wins in a single season, the Dutchman had to work hard for it, with a slow pit stop dropping him behind Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc late in the race.After his win, which also helped confirm Red Bull as Constructors' champions of 2022, Verstappen was quick to pay tribute to team founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who passed away on Saturday after a long illness.With Mateschitz the driving force behind Red Bull's arrival in F1, first as a team sponsor in the 1990s before forming Red Bull Racing in late 2004, what does his passing mean for the future of the drinks-backed outfit?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss all the key issues from the United States Grand Prix is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.Mateschitz's passing also means that discussions between the FIA and Red Bull over an alleged breach of the cost cap are on hold for a few days.With several other drivers and teams calling for the book to be thrown at Red Bull, what sort of sanction might the team be facing?F1 is set to have its first American driver since 2015 next year, with Logan Sargeant stepping up to a race seat at Williams. With the U.S. staging three Grands Prix next year, how significant is Sargeant's place on the grid?And in the bottom half of the Constructors' Championship, can an improving Aston Martin overhaul Alfa Romeo for sixth place after having been ninth just a few weeks ago?All this and more on this episode of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

Following the previous Grand Prix in Singapore, Formula 1 moved onto the second of its Asian double-header last weekend for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.As often happens in Japan, heavy rain greeted the drivers on race day, with the race being halted after just two laps of action to allow conditions to improve.Once we did get some racing, Max Verstappen surprised nobody by leading from the front and pulling away to record another dominant win to seal the 2022 F1 World Drivers' Championship.But there was confusion immediately after the race over whether the Dutchman had actually won the title, with many not expecting full points to be awarded as the race only ran to 28 of 53 scheduled laps.However, F1 rules stipulate that any Grand Prix that is restarted after a suspension does carry full championship points, resulting in a disbelieving Verstappen being told he had indeed won his second title.But with teams, drivers and commentators all unsure of the correct protocol, does this regulation need modifying or simplifying?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss all the key issues from the Japanese Grand Prix is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.There was also controversy early in the race, as Pierre Gasly came at high speed upon a recovery vehicle that was on track to clear Carlos Sainz's stricken Ferrari. With the situation eerily reminiscent of an incident at Suzuka in 2014 in which Jules Bianchi struck a recovery vehicle and ultimately succumbed to his injuries, how and why was this allowed to happen again?And with almost all the drivers discarding the full Wet compound tyre as soon as possible, do Pirelli need to change the construction of the tyre to give it a wider operating window?All this and more on this episode of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

After two weekends without a race, Formula 1 engines roared again last weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix.With a slippery surface and the tight confines of the Marina Bay Street Circuit catching out the likes of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, victory went to Sergio Perez, who controlled the race from the front after snatching the lead from Charles Leclerc at the start.But Perez's victory was not confirmed until after the race, as stewards deliberated over whether the Mexican had committed a Safety Car-related infringement. Perez was ultimately slapped with just a five-second time penalty, which meant he kept his win, but should stewards have been able to resolve this issue during the race, rather than having a pall of uncertainty hang over the final result?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues from the Singapore Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.Before the Singapore event, there were rumours earlier in the week that Red Bull and Aston Martin had breached F1's budget cap for 2021, with Mercedes and Ferrari calling on the FIA to throw the book at any offending teams.Red Bull team boss Christian Horner angrily dismissed such allegations, and called on Mercedes and Ferrari to retract their comments, but if Red Bull are found to be in breach of the budget cap, what sort of punishment might they face?With several spots on the 2023 grid still waiting to be filled, what announcements can we expect over the coming weeks?And with F1's 2023 calendar having been released, has the sport succeeded in its aim of grouping more races together by region?All this and more on the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

F1 took in the final leg of its latest triple header with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.Despite delighting the home crowd on Saturday with pole position, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari had to be content with second place, as Max Verstappen roared to his 11th win of 2022 to put himself within touching distance of his second World Championship title.Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the Italian Grand Prix weekend and several off-track matters is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com.Though he qualified second, Verstappen had started the race seventh after taking a grid penalty for excessive component usage. But with several drivers immediately behind him also being penalised, there followed several hours of confusion while the FIA deliberated over whether Verstappen ought to start fourth or seventh. Does F1's current grid penalty system need simplifying?Daniel Ricciardo's stricken McLaren saw the Safety Car deployed with five laps to go, but with marshals taking longer than anticipated to move the MCL35 into a safe place, the Italian Grand Prix would ultimately end under the Safety Car, prompting boos from the crowd. Should the race have been red-flagged to allow for a five-lap dash to the finish, as happened in Baku last year?And with Nyck de Vries scoring championship points on an unexpected Grand Prix debut deputising for Alex Albon at Williams, what are the chances that the Dutchman will find an F1 race drive for 2023?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

With only a week having passed since the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, F1 engines roared again last weekend for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.Max Verstappen took his tenth win of 2022 and the 30th of his career to the delight of a partisan crowd, but had to work harder for his win than he had at Spa, with Mercedes proving to be tough opposition on an alternate tyre strategy.Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the Dutch Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.Off-track, one of the worst-kept secrets of recent times was confirmed last week, as F1's Contracts Recognition Board ruled that Oscar Piastri would indeed be able to race for McLaren in 2023.A tug of war for Piastri's services had developed between the Woking squad and his current employers Alpine, who had designs on promoting him to a race seat next year to replace the outgoing Fernando Alonso.However, with Alonso off to Aston Martin and Piastri set to join McLaren, Alpine suddenly find themselves with only one contracted driver - Esteban Ocon - instead of three. How did they end up in this situation, and what's next for the French squad?Rumours suggest that Alpine are keen on replacing Alonso with Pierre Gasly, but that move may be contingent on AlphaTauri finding a replacement. The Faenza team are linked with Colton Herta, but the American may not be granted a Super Licence to race in F1. Are the FIA's Super Licence points unfairly biased against drivers coming from IndyCar?And with uncertainty surrounding the F1 futures of Daniel Ricciardo and Mick Schumacher, what's next for that duo?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

After a four-week summer break, Formula 1 engines finally roared again at last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen taking a supremely commanding win to further tighten his grip on the 2022 F1 World Championship.In the lead-up to the Spa event, though, F1 news was dominated by the long-awaited announcement that Audi would be joining the sport in 2026 as a power unit supplier.Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss the key issues from the Belgian Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.While Audi have finally committed to F1, a similar announcement has not yet been forthcoming from Porsche, who have been heavily linked with Red Bull. What's behind this delay?And with Honda's partnership with Red Bull now having yielded championship success, is the Japanese firm looking to row back on its earlier decision to leave F1, and instead continue with the drinks-backed squad?Though it appeared likely to drop off the F1 calendar, Spa has been granted a reprieve for 2023 after a deal to bring back the South African Grand Prix failed to materialise. What scuppered the chance of a race at Kyalami?And after his dominant win at Spa, will Verstappen break Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel's record of 13 wins in a single season?

In this special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast, Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken are joined by Cedric Selzer, former chief mechanic to Jim Clark in his championship-winning year of 1963.Looking back over the pages of history, Cedric provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of life as a mechanic at Team Lotus during what was a vastly different era of F1.What was Clark like as a person, and what made him so quick as a driver?How was life working under legendary team boss Colin Chapman, the man who pioneered so many developments in the early days of F1?In the days before international travel was as commonplace as it is today, what was life like on the road as the team drove from race to race all over Europe?And why did Chapman sack Cedric twice – only to then reinstate him just as quickly?All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

F1 teams may currently be on their summer break, but there are still many stories from within the paddock to be told.In a special edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast,  Dieter Rencken and Michael Butterworth are joined by Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner.The Italian provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of his team, and comments on the current state of play in F1 regarding regulation changes and driver switches.With Haas having improved their form in 2022, is owner Gene Haas committed to F1 for the foreseeable future?As the focus shifts towards next year, what are Haas' aims and objectives for the rest of the 2022 season?And with Fernando Alonso's move to Aston Martin set to shake up the 2023 driver market, what does the future hold for the team's two drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher? All this and much more on this episode of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

On a week of bombshells in F1, Max Verstappen took his eighth and arguably his finest win of the 2022 season, climbing from tenth on the grid to take victory in Hungary.By contrast, Ferrari had another poor showing, with Charles Leclerc losing the race lead and ultimately finishing only sixth following a botched tyre strategy. With Ferrari's operational errors having now cost Leclerc three potential victories in 2022, is there a problem with the leadership at Maranello?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss all the key issues from the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.Away from the track, there have been shocks aplenty throughout the paddock, which began on the Thursday before the race when Sebastian Vettel announced that he would retire from F1 at the end of 2022. In recent years, the four-time World Champion has struggled to recapture the form of his Red Bull heyday, so how will he best be remembered?Aston Martin moved quickly to replace Vettel, announcing on the Monday after the race that Fernando Alonso had signed on a 'multi-year' deal from Alpine. Why did the Spaniard elect to leave Alpine, and at 41 years old, what can he realistically achieve in an Aston Martin?And with a vacancy now at Alpine, will the highly-rated Oscar Piastri be promoted to a race seat for next year?All this and more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

Max Verstappen took his seventh win in the 2022 F1 season with victory in Sunday's French Grand Prix - but his win was almost overshadowed by title rival Charles Leclerc spinning out of the lead and into the barriers on Lap 18.With the Monegasque now 63 points behind Verstappen in the title race, is Leclerc making too many mistakes to stake a claim for the World Championship title?Joining Michael Butterworth to discuss all the key issues from Paul Ricard is Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.Verstappen publicly played down his title hopes after his victory, but with such a commanding points lead, is the crown now his to lose?Sunday's race looks likely to be the last French Grand Prix for a while, with Las Vegas and Qatar set to join the F1 calendar next year. But with serious questions surrounding the probability of a South African Grand Prix in 2023, does this mean a reprieve for the Belgian Grand Prix?And with F1's silly season drawing on apace, will we see movement in the driver market at McLaren, Aston Martin and Haas?All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

Carlos Sainz took his maiden F1 victory in an enthralling British Grand Prix that featured fantastic wheel-to-wheel racing, dramatic accidents, and some drivers finishing in surprising positions.To discuss the key issues from Silverstone, Michael Butterworth is joined by RacingNews365's Editorial Director, Dieter Rencken. Charles Leclerc was again the victim of a questionable strategy call from Ferrari, who elected not to pit the Monegasque when the Safety Car was deployed late in the race, causing Leclerc to drop from first to fourth by the flag. Should Ferrari have prioritised Leclerc over Sainz? A horror crash for Zhou Guanyu brought the issue of safety into sharp focus. The Chinese driver was thankfully unhurt after his car hurtled upside down towards the barriers, but with the Alfa Romeo vaulting the armco and ending up wedged against the catch fencing, does still more need to be done on safety?Max Verstappen finished only seventh after being hamstrung by floor damage, but with Leclerc only fourth, will the Dutchman be content at his damage limitation?And with so many recent races at Silverstone having been thrillers, why does the Northamptonshire track perennially lend itself to exciting racing? All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

Max Verstappen established a commanding lead in the F1 Drivers' Championship with victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, but the Dutchman was made to work for his sixth win of the season, with Carlos Sainz breathing down his neck for the final 15 laps.With Sergio Perez retiring and Charles Leclerc finishing only fifth after starting from the back following a grid penalty, Verstappen now has a 46-point lead after nine races of 2022.To discuss the key issues from Montreal, Michael Butterworth is joined by Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365. Away from the on-track action, there was fierce debate behind the scenes as Team Principals disagreed over the FIA's decision to impose limits on the permitted amount of porpoising. Is the FIA right to intervene like this, or should teams be responsible for managing the issue?With energy prices rising and inflation soaring across the globe, should the FIA step in and increase its budget cap to compensate?And might we see the Honda name back in F1 sooner than expected?All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

Max Verstappen seized the initiative in the F1 Drivers' Championship with a dominant win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finishing second for a perfect result for the drinks-backed squad.But it was a nightmare race for Ferrari as both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc retired with mechanical issues, with Leclerc also falling to third behind Perez in the Drivers' standings. To discuss the key issues from Baku, Michael Butterworth is joined by Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365, and Julien Simon-Chautemps, Managing Director of JSC7 Motorsport and former Chief Race Engineer to Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo. Having now suffered three mechanical retirements in the past three races, how worried should Ferrari be about reliability concerns, and where do the team go from here?As some teams continue to struggle with porpoising, will we see any new rules being introduced to help alleviate the bouncing?And might we see Oscar Piastri in an F1 race seat sooner rather than later?All this and much more on this edition of the RacingNews365.com podcast!

Red Bull bounced back in dramatic style from their Australian disappointment, claiming their first 1-2 finish in six years at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.With Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez almost unstoppable throughout the entire weekend, Ferrari were left licking their wounds after a disastrous race saw Carlos Sainz retire and Charles Leclerc salvaging sixth place after a late spin.Has the momentum shifted over to Red Bull following their latest updates, or will Ferrari respond with a vengeance?Looking back over the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour, and Thomas Maher.Mercedes had a very mixed race, with George Russell coming home in fourth with Lewis Hamilton in 13th.Why is the W13 proving such an enigma, and just where does the car slot into the pecking order?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!    

Red Bull's troubled start to the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship continued in Australia, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez having no answer to the pace of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.Worse followed for Verstappen, with his RB18 breaking down for the second time in three races - costing him a near-guaranteed 18 points.Can Red Bull address their fragility quickly enough to be able to close the gap in the championship?Looking back over the Australian Grand Prix that could prove to be a hugely decisive moment in the 2022 championship are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour, and Thomas Maher.Elsewhere, Mercedes looked a far stronger proposition as they fight to unlock the performance of the W13, while McLaren bounced back in fine fashion to score a double points finish in Melbourne.With Sebastian Vettel having a disastrous return to F1 after missing the first two races of the year, might the four-time World Champion be tempted to exit the sport sooner rather than later?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!   

Having kicked off the season with a terrific scrap in Bahrain, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen went head-to-head again in Saudi Arabia.With the duel in Jeddah ever more intense than the scrap in Sakhir, this time it was Verstappen who prevailed as the reigning World Champion ignited his championship challenge.Will anyone else be able to get in between these two drivers as the 2022 season rumbles on?Looking back over a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that was tension-filled both on and off-track are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour, and Thomas Maher.Will Mercedes be able to claw back the deficit with this W13 and join in the fight at the front, and just how costly will Mick Schumacher's hefty crash be for Haas in light of the budget cap?And might that budget cap need review, considering the astronomical rises in freight costs for the teams?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!  

Formula 1 returned with a bang for the first round of the 2022 season, as Charles Leclerc returned Ferrari to the winner's circle.It wasn't an easy race win, with Leclerc having to fend off the relentless Max Verstappen as the reigning World Champion pursued in his Red Bull.Could this be the championship fight - Leclerc vs. Verstappen with the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton hanging gamely on?Looking back over the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour, and Thomas Maher.Should Red Bull be concerned about their reliability after a double DNF near the end of the race? And are McLaren doomed to a poor year after their atrocious start to the season?Have Haas taken over at the head of the midfield as Kevin Magnussen revels in his new role?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!   

After three months, it's time for Formula 1 to roar back into life this weekend as the 2022 season begins in Bahrain.A fascinating pre-season testing period suggests it's all to play for between F1's three big teams, with Red Bull and Ferrari seemingly enjoying a small advantage over Mercedes on the final runs of the last day of testing.Are Mercedes really playing catch-up? Will Ferrari mount their first strong title challenge since the 2018 season?Looking ahead to the 2022 F1 season and this weekend's season opener are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour, and Thomas Maher.Also up for discussion is who might be slotting into the battle of the midfield - are Haas set for a much stronger season with the returning Kevin Magnussen teaming up with Mick Schumacher? And will Alpine's "El Plan" bear fruit?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!  

Formula 1's 2022 pre-season came to a close with Max Verstappen and Red Bull proving hugely impressive on the final day.With times tumbling on the final afternoon, Verstappen's best time ended up almost seven-tenths clear of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.Alpine's Fernando Alonso also raised eyebrows as he slotted into third place in the final minutes of the pre-season.Looking back over the second day of F1 testing in Bahrain are RacingNews365.com F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action at Sakhir.With George Russell finishing in fourth place and a second off the pace, are Mercedes really struggling at the start of this season?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast! 

Formula 1's 2022 pre-season resumed in Bahrain on Friday, with RacingNews365.com reporting live from the circuit throughout the entire day.Ferrari enjoyed another strong day as Carlos Sainz set the pace in the F1-75, with Max Verstappen slotting into second place for Red Bull Racing.With Lewis Hamilton going fourth quickest, are Red Bull and Mercedes starting to show their hand or have Ferrari really got the pace?Looking back over the second day of F1 testing in Bahrain are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action at Sakhir.Also discussed is the threat of freight issues causing issues during the season, as well as what races might replace the axed Russian Grand Prix.All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!  

 Formula 1's 2022 pre-season resumed in Bahrain on Thursday, with RacingNews365.com reporting live from the circuit throughout the entire day.While AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly set the fastest time of the day, ahead of the two Ferraris, it was Mercedes who caught the eye as they showed up with a vastly revised W13.Will the new design prove revolutionary? How annoyed will the other teams be if it proves a gamechanger?Looking back over the first day of F1 testing in Bahrain are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action at Sakhir.Also discussed is the return of Kevin Magnussen to Haas, as the team face another hurdle after freight issues getting to Bahrain.All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!    

Formula 1's 2022 pre-season continued in Barcelona on Friday, with RacingNews365.com reporting live from the circuit throughout the entire day.Mercedes and Red Bull responded to the pace shown by Ferrari and McLaren, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finishing first and second on the final day.Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen finished third and fourth, while there were plenty of reliability issues and red flags to conclude the Barcelona test.Looking back over the third and final day of F1 testing are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action in Barcelona.Also discussed is Haas' travails at this early stage of the season, as well as what might happen next with Russian sponsor Uralkali.All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!   

Formula 1's 2022 pre-season continued in Barcelona on Thursday, with RacingNews365.com reporting live from the circuit throughout the entire day.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the pace on another strong day for the Scuderia, while AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly was second ahead of McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo.Both Mercedes and Red Bull had low-key days, with Sergio Perez also encountering some mechanical issues - how concerned will Red Bull be?Looking back over the second day of F1 testing are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action in Barcelona.Also discussed is the paddock's reaction to the new regarding the Russia/Ukraine situation, as Haas have pulled their Uralkali livery for the final day of testing, while Sebastian Vettel has vowed not to race in Russia later this year.All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!  

 Formula 1's 2022 pre-season got underway in Barcelona on Wednesday, with RacingNews365.com reporting live from the circuit throughout the entire day.With McLaren's Lando Norris topping the timesheets, Ferrari slotted into second and third place with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz respectively, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished ninth.Looking back over the first day of F1 testing are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken and Thomas Maher, in this special series of podcasts reviewing every day of the action in Barcelona.Also discussed are the contentious comments from Lewis Hamilton regarding "biased stewards", as the seven-time World Champion faced the press on Wednesday.All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast! 

Formula 1 2022 is about to get underway, with pre-season testing beginning this week after a deluge of car launches during February.It's a hugely exciting time of the year, with plenty of question marks and not a whole lot of answers. It's a mammoth challenge ahead for the teams and drivers as they adjust to life with the new machines over the course of just six days of testing.Analysing F1's launch season and looking ahead to testing are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher.Also explored in-depth is the recent bombshell from the FIA that Race Director Michael Masi will not continue in his role for the 2022 season, as he is replaced by two new names to lead F1 forward.Is it the right move by the FIA? Or is Masi's ousting mere political posturing?All these topics and more on the RacingNews365.com Formula 1 Podcast!

Formula 1 is set to enter an entirely new chapter in 2022, with a new rulebook that tears up the formbook.2022 sees the teams forced to adjust to life with bigger wheels and tyres, a completely different car design that promotes closer racing and, even more importantly, a maximum amount of money they're permitted to spend over the course of the season.It's a huge challenge ahead, with the teams that are best at maximising their resources set to benefit from the new ruleset.Which teams and drivers could spring an upset in the new season? Analysing the changes for 2022 are F1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher who look ahead to the new season ahead of the car launches and pre-season testing.Who are your dark horses for the new season? Let us know in the comment section, and whether you agree with our journalist's choices!

 As Formula 1 starts to show signs of life as the 2022 season starts to hove into view, the big question that everyone is talking about is where is Lewis Hamilton?The seven-time Champion has been completely silent ever since the events of the 2021 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, and there's been no official confirmation from either his side or Mercedes that he will be returning to the sport this year.Evaluating the danger of a shock Hamilton departure are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who chat about the big topics in what has been a very dramatic off-season so far.With the FIA conducting a full investigation of the events of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, new President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has kicked off the inquest proceedings this week - what will the investigation entail, and when might we find out what's found? And, most importantly, what might the report uncover?Also discussed is the possibility of Race Director Michael Masi being able to stay on in his role in 2022 in light of such scrutiny - did his actions warrant such fallout?All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast episode - the very first of 2022!

 The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit threw up a hugely dramatic, and hugely controversial, title decider as Red Bull's Max Verstappen stormed to victory ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.But it wasn't as straightforward as it sounds, as a late Safety Car reset the race and wiped out Hamilton's huge lead and also gave Verstappen a chance to pit for fresh tyres...With Hamilton's crushing defeat coming on the final lap of the race, a furious Mercedes lodged protests against the results, and the F1 world waits to see if they proceed with an appeal against those protests being dismissed.If they proceed, it lines up yet more drama as it means Verstappen's title win isn't set in concrete until a lengthy legal process is undertaken....Analysing the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also chat about the on-track action as Sergio Perez earned his Red Bull paycheque by keeping Hamilton behind to bring Verstappen back into play..It's also goodbye to Kimi Raikkonen and Honda, while Dieter also has an announcement to make ahead of 2022!All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!  

The  Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit was won by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, although it was a race that turned ugly as Hamilton and Max Verstappen clashed on track once again.With the war between the drivers and the teams escalating on and off the track, the result has set up an epic showdown for this weekend in Abu Dhabi in a "winner-takes-all" decider.Are Hamilton and Mercedes now in the box seat, and is Verstappen's driving a sign of a desperate man as he scrambles to win his maiden title?Analysing the hugely dramatic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also chat about some of the decisions made by Race Control and whether Red Bull have a right to feel somewhat aggrieved by some of the decisions against them in Jeddah?The RacingNews365 podcast also chats about the circuit itself, and whether it proved itself too dangerous for F1 after a weekend full of incidents, as well as looking ahead to how the Yas Marina race might unfold...All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!   

 The Qatar Grand Prix at the Losail International Circuit was won by Lewis Hamilton, as the Mercedes driver made it back to back wins after starting from pole position.Hamilton has closed down Max Verstappen's championship lead to just eight points with two races remaining, with Red Bull closing to just five points behind Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship.With Hamilton going unchallenged at the head of the field after taking an easy pole position, does Verstappen have any hope of holding off the Mercedes in the final two races and claim his maiden title? Where have things gone awry for Red Bull?Analysing a hugely important Qatar Grand Prix weekend are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also talk about the off-track action in the stewards' room as Christian Horner landed himself in hot water. And what about those Mercedes rear wings and the newly introduced checks from the FIA?The RacingNews365 podcast also chats about Ferrari and McLaren's battle for third place, Fernando Alonso's return to the front, and whether the Verstappen/Hamilton battle may yet end up a repeat of Prost/Senna.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!  

The Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo was won by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, after a dominant drive that saw him fight through to the lead from 10th on the grid.Hamilton has closed to just 14 points behind Max Verstappen in the Drivers' Championship, with Mercedes also extending their lead back up over Red Bull thanks to Valtteri Bottas' third place.Are Mercedes set to throw fresh engines at every race to finish the season? What about their contentious rear wings, and is there any reason to think the team have figured out a new performance boost using their steering system?Analysing a hugely dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix weekend are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also talk about whether Verstappen should have picked up a penalty for how he defended against Hamilton in the closing stages, as well as whether Mercedes are right to feel aggrieved about their DRS penalty from Friday qualifying.The RacingNews365 podcast also chats about some of the latest gossip regarding rumours about a buy-out at McLaren, as well as whether third place in the Constructors' Championship is all but wrapped up for Ferrari.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast! 

 The Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was won in dominant fashion by Red Bull's Max Verstappen, after a tremendous first lap overtake from the young Dutchman.With Verstappen and Red Bull coming out on top to lead the Drivers' Championship by 19 points and trail Mercedes by just a solitary point in the Constructors', it's all to play for with just four races remaining.Could Mercedes have done anything differently to stop Verstappen at the start of the race? Just how impressive was Verstappen when he pulled off that double overtake to storm into the lead? Analysing the Mexico City Grand Prix are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also talk about Red Bull's terse reaction to Yuki Tsunoda's qualifying faux pas, and the immense Ferrari vs. McLaren battle.The RacingNews365 podcast also chats about some of the latest gossip regarding new circuit deals, as well as whether Antonio Giovinazzi's time in Formula 1 is up as he fights for his seat.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!  

The United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas proved to be a nailbiting, tense strategy battle between Mercedes and Red Bull that ramped up the tension with every single lap.In the end, it was Max Verstappen and Red Bull who came out on top and, with the win, extended the championship lead to 12 points with five races remaining.Were Mercedes caught out by Red Bull's aggressive strategy call? Just how well did Max Verstappen do to handle the pressure, and is Lewis Hamilton reaching new heights in his bid to beat the Dutch driver?Analysing the United States Grand Prix are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also talk about Sergio Perez's heroic drive to third place, as well as discussing the immense Ferrari vs. McLaren battle.The RacingNews365 podcast also chats about whether F1 has finally broken the US market, and the latest on those rumours about Andretti's possible arrival in Formula 1.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!   

 The Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul witnessed a masterclass from Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas, but it was Max Verstappen and Red Bull who left Turkey smiling.With Verstappen coming home second, and Lewis Hamilton in fifth, the Dutch driver re-takes control of the Driver's Championship.But, perhaps more worryingly for Verstappen, was that Mercedes clearly looked the faster team in Turkey until Hamilton had to serve his engine penalty.Are Mercedes now the quicker team as 2021 development draws to a close? Are Red Bull struggling for outright pace?Analysing the Turkish Grand Prix are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also ask whether Mercedes need to assert more authority over Lewis Hamilton, or whether the reigning Champion was right to go against his team's instruction.The RacingNews365 podcast also talks about Franz Tost's comments about F1 personnel putting up with 23 races in a season, and whether there are simply too many races nowadays.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!  

The Russian Grand Prix at Sochi provided one of the most thrilling races of the season, as a late rain shower spiced up the on-track action.With Lewis Hamilton winning, the Mercedes man shoots back into the lead of the Driver's Championship, but Max Verstappen and Red Bull will be thrilled with their recovery to second place following their engine penalty.Are Mercedes hiding reliability issues with their engines? Why did Valtteri Bottas take on another new engine - necessary, or unusual tactics? And does Hamilton need to take a grid penalty at some point himself?Analysing the Russian Grand Prix are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who also ask whether McLaren could have and should have won their second consecutive race by being a bit firmer with Lando Norris.The RacingNews365 podcast also talks about the potential announcement of Qatar, the arrival of Igora Drive in 2023, and whether it's time for Aston Martin to intervene between their drivers.All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!   

 The Italian Grand Prix at Monza has provided another flashpoint moment in this year's World Championship, after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided midway through the race.Unlike Silverstone, where just Verstappen retired, both drivers were out on the spot. Who was to blame? Could Hamilton have left more room? Was Verstappen too aggressive? And was the resulting penalty for the Russian Grand Prix a fair one?Analysing the Italian Grand Prix crash are Formula 1 journalists Dieter Rencken, Mike Seymour and Thomas Maher, who look at the safety standards in Formula 1 after a weekend in which recent safety developments were tested to their limits.The RacingNews365 podcast also talks about McLaren's return to the top with victory at Monza, Daniel Ricciardo's redemption and... is there a big shock on the way for the F1 2022 calendar?All these topics and more on the new RacingNews365 podcast!