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High Performance Racing

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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

Interlagos delivers AGAIN. Lando goes pole to flag, Max charges from 21st to 2nd, and Mercedes seal the constructors’ title on a weekend they’d rather forget in the wet. And who better to talk Brazil with than Felipe Massa?

Rob reunites with his old... more

Is Interlagos where Lewis Hamilton finally answers Ferrari back? Jake, Otmar and Rob are back with a BONUS episode to preview the São Paulo Grand Prix, and none of us can agree on who wins.

Max is flying. Kimi’s already champion. And Lewis is at hi... more

Kimi Antonelli is finally world champion, and this week Jake, Otmar and Rob get the inside story from two people who were there for all of it.

Gwen Lagrue, the man who first spotted Kimi racing a go-kart in Adria in 2017, joins the guys to explain w... more

For the first time ever, the guys recorded High Performance Racing in front of a live audience, in a bar in New York City, cowboy hats and all. Well, two of the guys. Rob was meant to be there too, but a bird strike and an engine failure on take-off ... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Horner
Former Red Bull Racing team principal
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Episode: Christian Horner: Helmut Marko Stayed at My House TWO DAYS Before I Was SACKED
Walter Furham
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Episode: Russell UNTOUCHABLE, Max Wants Hadjar’s Upgrade & Aston SLOWER Than F2 (E24)
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)
Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari & Williams Race Engineer
Independent / High Performance Racing
Episode: Why Ferrari's No.1 Driver Problem Could Cost Lewis Hamilton an 8th Title
Otmar Szafnauer
Former team principal and CEO of Aston Martin Formula 1 team
Aston Martin Formula 1
Episode: What F1 Teams REALLY Hide From Netflix Drive to Survive (E17)
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

Hosts

Jake Humphrey
Broadcaster and presenter
Otmar Szafnauer
Former Aston Martin and Alpine team principal
Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 822 ratings
  • The only F1 podcast I listen to now. Three different perspectives, not often found in other podcasts. I now know the difference between engineering and magic.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Leogunner
    a month ago
  • love this podcast

    Educational and entertaining too.

    great chemistry between the hosts (all 3 of them!).

    loved every episode so far, episode 26 was funny while Jake was on holiday.

    if there was one tiny thing to change it would be the jokes about wanking/ranking, it’s old already.

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vickywicky99
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A podcast I listen to regularly

    I really enjoy this podcast. Have been watching F1 since the early 90s as my parents loved it and find that this podcast just adds to my knowledge of the sport and how things run. As a good northern from the UK, I love Ron’s explanations and his dark engineering web. Keep bringing the content guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC OzMac
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fantastic

    Great show guys, keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DannyBGood1!
    Australiaa month ago
  • Brilliant

    I love F1 and I love your show. It’s the perfect mixture between insides, knowledge, fun history, present and future. Keep the track. Note: I was born and raised 20 Min away from the Nürburgring. Also not far from Spa tho. First F1 Race 1995 Live with all the engines. Martin Brundle in Jordan-Peugeot was my first. Still get goosebumps. Spa Eau Rouge with Villeneuve and Zonta Crash’s etc…

    In these times you could hear it 30 km far away from the Ring, depending on the wind. Bring the V8 back!!!! :... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slash8877
    Germanya month ago

Listeners Say

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Otmar's storytelling and Rob's technical insight are singled out as complementary strengths alongside Jake's hosting.
The hosts' chemistry, relaxed banter and humor are recurring strengths, though some listeners find certain jokes repetitive.
Listeners describe the coverage as candid and knowledgeable, with detailed insight they do not often find elsewhere.
Listeners value the mix of current F1 analysis, engineering explanations and stories from the hosts' careers.
Long-time fans enjoy the history and nostalgia, while newer followers appreciate the added context on teams and the sport.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#126
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#225
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#103
United Arab Emirates/Sports
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#129
India/Sports
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#129
Philippines/Sports
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#130
Ukraine/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kimi’s Crown Awaits, Alonso Picks a Fight & How Good is Liam Lawson? (E28 Live from New York)
Q: Would you have been brave enough to put Kimi in that Mercedes?
Otmar says he would not rule it out, and explains that Toto Wolff was initially unsure before weighing the driver's potential and the financial considerations of the decision.
Kimi’s Crown Awaits, Alonso Picks a Fight & How Good is Liam Lawson? (E28 Live from New York)
Q: As a team principal, how do you know if you're seeing someone who is a good driver or whether it's a generational talent, and what are the things you're looking for?
Otmar says lap time is the main indicator, supported by what can be seen in on-track comparisons, data, onboard footage, and simulator performance.
Why Otmar Said No to Cadillac, The Truth About Massa vs Alonso & Your Questions Answered (E27)
Q: What really happened to Felipe Massa after 2009? Was it the spring or was it Alonso?
Smedley says Massa's test times after his recovery matched his earlier pace, so he did not believe the crash caused a lasting physical impairment. He attributes Massa's later struggles mainly to the psychological challenge of joining a Ferrari team that had become centered on Fernando Alonso, as well as difficulty adapting to the 2010 car.
Why Otmar Said No to Cadillac, The Truth About Massa vs Alonso & Your Questions Answered (E27)
Q: Why has Cadillac not hired Otmar?
Michael Andretti approached Szafnauer about becoming team principal before Cadillac had an entry, but Szafnauer could not leave his existing role for an uncertain project. After Cadillac secured an entry, he recommended Graham Loudon and later said he would be interested in helping a team as an owner or CEO rather than returning as team principal, except possibly at Ferrari.
Christian Horner: Helmut Marko Stayed at My House TWO DAYS Before I Was SACKED
Q: Did you or Geri, either of you pick up at that dinner at yours, that there was anything going on?
Horner says he did not notice anything at the dinner. Geri had earlier told him at the Austrian Grand Prix that the atmosphere felt different and she thought the team no longer valued him.

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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?

Formula 1 news and race analysis meet the firsthand perspective of people who have worked inside the sport. Broadcaster Jake Humphrey is joined by former team principal Otmar Szafnauer and race engineer Rob Smedley for conversational discussions of strategy, car performance, team leadership, driver decisions and the business of running an F1 team. Their analysis draws on paddock experience, engineering data and stories from careers at leading teams, with regular attention to the people and pressures behind race-day decisions.

The format combines current-event roundtables, technical explainers, listener questions and recurring humorous segments. Candid anecdotes and easygoing banter sit alongside detailed discussion of upgrades, regulations... more

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1. Christian Horner
2. Walter Furham
3. Gordon McCabe
4. Rob Smedley
5. Otmar Szafnauer
6. Sergio Perez
7. Claire Williams

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