
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSportsSports News | |||

In this week's episode of High Performance Racing, Otmar, Jake and Rob break down the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and the growing tension at Mercedes as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli go wheel-to-wheel.
Was George unlucky, or is Kimi now a genuine t... more
This week, Jake, Rob and Otmar look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, and explore why despite regulation changes, the drivers still don't trust their cars.
Looking back at previous regulation changes, Rob and Otmar debate whether 2009 Brawn GP succe... more
Forget the PR spin as Jake, Otmar, and Rob weigh George Russell’s relentless work ethic against Kimi Antonelli’s raw talent, even revisiting the famous PowerPoint deck George used to pitch his way onto the grid.
The trio dives into the "dark arts" ... more
Is the Red Bull empire finally cracking? Jake, Otmar and Rob break down the 2026 driver market, debate Max Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes, and discuss how Mark Webber is shaping Oscar Piastri’s future at McLaren.
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This is so entertaining and informative . Thanks guys
One of the best F1 podcasts. Highly recommend!
What a pleasure to hear true, authentic professionals have a genuine conversation without the hype and hyperbole found in so many other pods on F1. Chapeau and thank you!
I've been waiting for Jake to get back to hit F1 talk for forever, add in Uncle Otmar and Rob? Great podcast, even with the dad jokes 😂
Anytime you get people that have had history in F1, it tends to be a good talk. Have been listening to all F1 related High performance podcasts, will definitely listen to every episode of this one!
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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 2 months ago and published 7 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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