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The Race F1 Podcast

The Race Media Ltd
Formula 1
Ferrari
Mercedes
Mclaren
Formula One
Max Verstappen
Lando Norris
Aston Martin
Oscar Piastri
Honda
Red Bull
Adrian Newey
Fernando Alonso
Williams
Red Bull Racing
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Alpine
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli

If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Jon Noble, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth anal... more

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Latest Episodes

Edd Straw is joined from Baku by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to discuss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It proved a race in which George Russell finally got back to winning ways, but it wasn’t easy with Max Verstappen finishing just two-tenths be... more

When Fernando Alonso eventually decides to hang up his helmet, he'll rightly be remembered as one of the finest drivers as his generation - but also as someone who could and probably should have won even more, had he made some different career choice... more

As a bonus, we're making the Wednesday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club - free for everyone to listen to. Join Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill on foot as they make their way out of the Bak... more

As F1 heads to Baku, scene of his second F1 win in 2024 and the start of his championship tilt starting to unwind in 2025, we ask what’s happened to Oscar Piastri this year? On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd St... more

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Recent Guests

Diego Mejia
Madrid-based F1 contributor
The Race
Episode: Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring
Josh Satil
Correspondent for Imola interview about A2RL
A2RL (Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League)
Episode: Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Nicola Paleraki
Technical Director for A2RL
A2RL
Episode: Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Ash Warne
Founder of Dynisma
Dynisma
Episode: Tech Show: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators
Josh Stevenson
Listener who submitted questions from Toronto
Listener
Episode: Tech Show: Why Mercedes should fear McLaren in F1's second half
Flavio Briatore
Businessman and former Benetton/Renault team principal, discussed as guest on The Race Business podcast
Gucci Racing Alpine, Benetton, Renault
Episode: Race Business: How Flavio Briatore turned a 'very bad idea' into a $150 million F1 deal
Alex Kalinauckas
Special guest, senior F1 journalist
The Athletic
Episode: Why Hungary weekend is make or break for Alonso
Val Harunji
Trackside contributor, part of the in-car team
The Race F1 Podcast
Episode: In-Car Insights: We discuss Friday's F1 action in Belgium
Matthew Savage
Chairman of Dorilton Capital and Williams Formula 1 team
Dorilton Capital; Williams Formula 1
Episode: Race Business: How Williams went from $200 million sale to being worth $2.5 billion

Hosts

Edd Straw
Host and contributor with extensive coverage across The Race's F1 properties; known for on-site analysis and deep dives into regulations, upgrades, and race strategy.
Jon Noble
Veteran journalist providing track updates, circuit analysis, and regulatory context.
Josh Suttill
Co-host/analyst with expertise in regulations and engineering perspectives; contributes deep-dive regulatory discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • 5 stars

    Followed Sir Ed from the previous shop, and never looked back. The Best in depth, go to F1 analysis in the biz, all of the hand picked guests are GOATs. 5 stars, dont need to go anywhere else as I await the coming screaming V8 era.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex in WA
    Australiaa month ago
  • Can’t follow because of Spoilers!

    I really love this podcast but I’ve had to unfollow it because of spoilers in the titles within a day after the race. I can rarely watch live.

    The only sport I pay to watch is F1 and this podcast has spoiled my watch more than once. Please, change the title strategy.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pappa G!
    United Statesa month ago
  • F une

    Pls more Alex albon bring back v10 s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peak bring back v10 s
    Australia2 months ago
  • Driving flat out

    What do you guys keep bleeting on about driving flat out for? Drivers have been managing tyres and fuel for years and not driving flat out. Please move on from the regulation issues, it’s the same for everyone. Concentrate on the racing please.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Willhelmutt
    Australia2 months ago
  • Spoilers!

    Great podcasts but they put spoilers in the title of their podcasts. Sometimes I can't watch the race until a couple of days after it happens and I don't like having it spoiled

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tgygfrgh
    United States3 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise for guest variety and business/branding perspectives in sponsorship discussions.
Critiques often target audio quality and pacing in longer episodes.
Some feedback notes dissatisfaction with certain recurring panelists.
Listeners value the depth of technical discussion and on-site insights.

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

Apple Podcasts
#69
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Apple Podcasts
#145
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#85
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#210
France/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#212
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#221
Germany/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tech Show: Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?
Q: Explain how teams evaluate driver-car compatibility when signing a driver.
Teams consider speed and performance first, then progressively seek understanding of a driver's fit with the car's characteristics through direct testing, simulator data, and physiological profiling, though it remains imperfect and context-dependent.
Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring
Q: Could there have been track changes in Madrid to improve overtaking next year?
Yes, proposed changes target turns 5, 13, and 20, with potential widening or tightening to create contested braking zones, though FIA/Homologation constraints and city factors complicate the implementation.
Spanish GP: Was Lando Norris robbed + How to fix the Madring
Q: Did McLaren have a logical reason to pit Norris when they did given the VSC clearance?
Yes, the team sought to minimize pit loss by pitting under the VSC window, balancing on-track position with potential time lost versus green-flag pace; the group notes it was a difficult, lose-lose scenario.
Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Q: How are teams mitigating lithium-ion battery hazards?
Regulatory frameworks include containment, debris safety, and structured testing to limit live exposure; while current packs are well-engineered, the risk of a rogue cell remains and requires ongoing vigilance and learning.
Tech Show: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Q: Did F1 give Ferrari anything extra when they changed the starting procedure?
The change to the five-second hold at the start was a safety measure that affected all teams, including Ferrari, and it shifted turbo behavior; it was not an advantage exclusive to Ferrari.

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The show delivers Wochen F1 coverage with sharp technical analysis, race-day insights, and business-side context. Episodes frequently dissect upgrades, chassis and engine interactions, and the evolving regulatory landscape, while also exploring driver communications, midfield dynamics, and sponsor branding in Formula 1. A steady stream of expert guests—ranging from on-site reporters to industry veterans—keeps debates anchored in data, with lively debates on strategies, deployment of energy, and the implications of rule changes for teams and drivers. Noteworthy is the blend of deep-dive tech discussion, cross-series comparisons, and business-focused conversations that can help marketers and sponsors identify where attention and innovation ar... more

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2. Josh Satil
3. Nicola Paleraki
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5. Josh Stevenson
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7. Alex Kalinauckas
8. Val Harunji

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