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High Performance Racing

High Performance
Formula 1
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Formula One
High Performance Racing
Kimi Antonelli
Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell
Drive To Survive
Monza Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton
British Grand Prix
Max Verstappen
Austrian Grand Prix
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Monaco Grand Prix
Red Bull
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Michael Schumacher
Fernando Alonso

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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Baku belonged to George Russell. He took pole, fastest lap and the win, and led every lap for the first Grand Slam of his career. Otmar tells the guys about the rather unusual gift he showed George after qualifying. Rob explains why one crash on a st... more

Baku is back, and it’s one of the strangest challenges on the F1 calendar. You want maximum downforce through the castle section, then almost none for the longest straight in Formula 1. Get the setup wrong and you’re either slow through the corners o... more

£151 million, three years of design, 17 months of construction, 353,000 fans… and four overtakes. Madrid certainly put on a show, but Jake, Rob and Otmar have a question: did anyone remember to build a race track?

The guys debate whether F1 has beco... more

Nobody wins from 19th at Monza. Well, Kimi Antonelli did, the internet immediately called it the drive of the decade… and Rob would like a word. He agrees it was brilliant — he just thinks everyone's watching the wrong part of it. 

The guys pull the... more

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Recent Guests

Gordon McCabe
Chief Physicist, Smedley Group (guest on episode)
Smedley Group
Episode: Why Baku Is A NIGHTMARE for Engineers, Kimi's Title Odds & Alonso's EXIT Plan (E23)
Sergio Perez
Formula 1 driver, former driver for Force India/Mercedes/Red Bull
Formula 1 teams
Episode: Checo’s Red Bull Truth, His Force India Miracle & Aston Martin’s NEW Car
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

Hosts

Jake Humphrey
Host and long-standing media figure with paddock experience and credibility in high-performance environments
Otmar Szafnauer
Former team principal with deep leadership and weekend execution experience
Rob Smedley
Ex-Ferrari & Williams race engineer, seasoned on-ground technical perspective

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 706 ratings
  • insight

    The wealth of inside F1 knowledge is unmatched in the podcast game! NO POLISH, NO SPONSORS, JUST FUN CONVERSATION.

    Audible
    5
    Ghipster
    United States10 days ago
  • Amazing

    The show is outstanding and it is so informative. I love all three of you on the show as it has a great ping pong effect going backwards and forwards. Keep up the great work and I wish you did two shows a week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lighthouse-IslandFoto
    United States16 days ago
  • Nomination for BS Corner

    First off love the show with the stories from the past, the helpful insight with the current cars, and the banter you all have with each other.

    My nomination for BS corner is standing starts after a red flag. I don’t understand why the rule is to go to a standing start after a red flag. If it wasn’t red flagged you would just do a rolling start behind the safety car and whoever is the leader would control the pace on the restart. I understand doing a red flag to do repairs safely or even neu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    likminereet23
    United States24 days ago
  • High. Performance. Rrrrrrracing!

    Listening from Alberta, Canada and absolutely love the show. I listen as soon as it comes out. I grew up in Hungary and later Dubai. I was fortunate enough to watch Schumi, Rubens, Jenson, Kimi and Lewis at Hungaroring for many years in the mid 2000s. Later in my teens I got to watch a race at Yas Marina.

    Jake and the BBC broadcast with the Fleetwood Mac intro was a core memory of my childhood Sundays. This podcast is the perfect amount of nostalgia, insight and humor. Love the little stories o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dougmack92
    Canadaa month ago
  • Kick Back and Enjoy

    Really enjoy the laid-back vibe that the boys have established. Otmar (aka Omar) is a great steady story teller, and Jake keeps it light and humourous. Rod- well, he’s ok in small doses!

    Enjoy the F1 ‘insiders’ perspective (and Dad jokes).

    Keep it rolling!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GJ- California
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise the insider credibility and practical, no-nonsense discussions from paddock veterans.
Chemistry and banter among hosts are frequently highlighted as a strength.
Many appreciate the balance of technical analysis with relatable storytelling and humor.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#88
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#175
Italy/Sports
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#29
South Africa/Sports
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#34
Brazil/Sports
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#51
Ireland/Sports
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#89
Indonesia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Baku Is A NIGHTMARE for Engineers, Kimi's Title Odds & Alonso's EXIT Plan (E23)
Q: Have you worked out the probability of Kimi Antonelli winning the world championship in 2026?
Gordon McCabe provides a probability-based forecast that places Kimi at very high odds under several scenarios, highlighting the impact of sprint formats and race counts on title chances.
Checo’s Red Bull Truth, His Force India Miracle & Aston Martin’s NEW Car
Q: And when did they tell you what you'd signed up for, that it was built around Max?
The team explained that the car and project were centered around Max, and Perez framed his approach as making the most of the opportunity within that structure, including seeking external help and maintaining personal focus.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About High Performance Racing

What is High Performance Racing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Insightful, candid breakdowns of Formula 1 from people who have lived it. Episodes mix technical paddock analysis, leadership and team dynamics, and behind-the-scenes stories with a healthy dose of banter. Regulars bring deep insider perspectives on upgrades, race strategy, driver dynamics, and the human side of elite motorsport, making complex decisions accessible for listeners who crave practical value for teams, engineers, advertisers, and fans alike. A standout is the blend of hard data discussion with relatable, pub-talk camaraderie, plus recurring humor segments that keep conversations engaging even when delving into technical detail. Potential listeners who want real-world context alongside high-level analysis will likely find this s... more

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2. Sergio Perez
3. Claire Williams
4. Otmar Szafnauer
5. Rob Smedley

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