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High Performance Racing

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Formula 1
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Canadian Grand Prix
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Kimi Antonelli
George Russell
Monaco Grand Prix
Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing
Aston Martin
Ferrari
Williams

They say you can’t truly understand Formula 1 without real experts; High Performance Racing brings you the people who actually lived it.

Hosted by Jake Humphrey alongside former Aston Martin & Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer and ex-Ferrari & Williams Race Engineer Rob Smedley, this brand-new show breaks down the sport's biggest news stories through the eyes of seasoned F1 personnel.

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Latest Episodes

Lando Norris’ Budapest victory confirms McLaren’s resurgence, but as championship rivals continue to take points off each other, Kimi Antonelli emerges as the biggest beneficiary, extending his lead at the top of the standings to 50 points.

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Jake, Rob Smedley and Otmar react to a Belgian Grand Prix that reshaped the championship. Twelve months after admitting he'd "probably reached the bottom" at Spa, Kimi Antonelli returns to the same track and delivers a flawless win over Charles Lecle... more

Lawrence Stroll's dramatic Force India buyout began with Sergio Perez intentionally pushing his own team into administration to save it. This week, Jake, Otmar and Rob trace Perez's journey from a lonely 14-year-old living in truck-stop motels to his... more

Otmar, Jake and Rob break down the chaotic ending to the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, live in front of a crowd for the first time ever.

Charles Leclerc took the win as Ferrari and Mercedes made contrasting strategy calls under the late sa... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Williams
Former Williams deputy team principal
Williams
Episode: Can Hamilton ACTUALLY Win the Title? Claire Williams Gives Her Verdict
Otmar Szafnauer
Former Aston Martin & Alpine Team Principal
Aston Martin / Alpine
Episode: Introducing High Performance Racing: with Jake Humphrey, Otmar Szafnauer & Rob Smedley
Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari & Williams Race Engineer
Ferrari / Williams
Episode: Introducing High Performance Racing: with Jake Humphrey, Otmar Szafnauer & Rob Smedley

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Jake Humphrey
Host of the show; provides hosting, framing, and big-picture context for episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • Totally addictive podcast!

    This is the perfect combination of technical discussions, team analyses, and personal stories. I learn something new with every episode. The chemistry is great and these guys are laugh out loud funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat Judes
    United States10 days ago
  • The best

    By far the best F1 podcast with their real world experiences shared, and flows very nice. Also is quite funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hey_guero
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just pure F1 knowledge?

    I’ve followed Jake and his F1 journey and the high performance podcast for a while now. I started listening to the high performance racing podcast expecting more of the same as F1 podcasts go.

    This is so much different, Jake, Rob and Otmar make this so easy to listen to. It sounds like 3 mates down the pub having an evening beer.

    Jake tries to keep things on track, but Rob and Otmar are having none of it.

    The dad jokes make it so much more fun to listen to.

    More of the same please gents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobjonno
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A real joy for casual F1 fan

    This pod is a real laugh to listen to. The knowledge from these guys with an aggressive pinch of humour makes it a must listen for F1 fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad Skin
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Jeff

    Awesome podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Splitpin56
    Australia2 months ago

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Audience often notes the entertaining banter and candid anecdotes from the paddock.
Listeners praise the insider realism and frank conversations about strategy and engineering.
Many value the credibility of guests with paddock experience and not just media commentary.

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#152
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#12
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#218
Canada/Sports
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#193
Germany/Sports
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#197
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#185
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Austria Preview, Schumacher's Lost Titles & Why F1's Penalty System is BROKEN
Q: What did you find different about Williams compared to Ferrari when you joined?
The team needed to move from a heritage-driven mindset to a more forward-looking, process-driven approach, building capability and a culture that emphasizes teamwork over individual heroics.
Austria Preview, Schumacher's Lost Titles & Why F1's Penalty System is BROKEN
Q: Could Rob please talk us through what he would actually do over a race weekend? How full on and busy was it for him?
Rob explains that true success comes from thorough preparation, simulation, and disciplined, structured communication, allowing the weekend to flow steadily rather than becoming chaotic.
Could Oscar Piastri REPLACE Max Verstappen & Otmar’s WILD Flavio & Horner Story
Q: Would Oscar ever consider leaving a top team for a better world championship chance?
The guests discuss that a move would depend on whether the destination team is capable of maintaining or advancing performance and whether the driver would be the top option there; otherwise, it may not be worth the downgrade.

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High Performance Racing provides insider perspectives on Formula 1 through conversations with longtime paddock insiders. Episodes mix technical analysis, leadership insights, and candid behind-the-scenes stories from former team principals and race engineers. The show stands out for its credibility, first-hand experiences, and banter on the pit wall, offering listeners a rare view of how decisions, upgrades, and strategy unfold in real time. It's likely to appeal to F1 fans who crave depth beyond race recaps and to professionals who want practical takeaways from high-performance environments.

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High Performance Racing launched 4 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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