The Race F1 Podcast

Join Edd Straw and Mark Hughes as they link up with Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal in Baku to chat about a pulsating Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Amongst other topics, they discuss how Oscar Piastri was able to defeat Charles Leclerc to take victory, why Sergio Perez had the upper hand on Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen, and who was to blame in the Sainz-Perez clash. Plus, as usual, they answer questions sent in by The Race Members’ Club.  * Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/2ad70f2a-a388-11ec-bca4-b33503ffbb8e/episodes/eba02d94-45da-11ef-bf58-6bd361b923a1/Patreon.com/therace] to activate your 7-day free trial * Follow The Race on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearetherace/], Twitter  [https://twitter.com/wearetherace]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wearetherace] * Check out our latest videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ] * Download our app on iOS [https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/the-race/id1641803037] or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theracemadialtd.therace] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson to discuss what is arguably F1's biggest non-driver signing of all time: Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. They discuss why one of the greatest technical minds in F1 history, who could have joined more-or-less any team he fancied, has made the decision to join Aston Martin. They also explain how Aston owner Lawrence Stroll got his man - and what he can expect for his money. Edd, Mark and Ben also discuss the particulars of Newey’s Aston role and why it’s different to what many expected, plus they talk in detail about the impact Newey might have, including whether he’s the missing piece in Aston’s ‘galactico’ team structure, how his arrival might motivate Fernando Alonso, the pressure on him to deliver, and why rival teams might be fearing what he will bring to the table in both the short- and long-term...  * Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/2ad70f2a-a388-11ec-bca4-b33503ffbb8e/episodes/eba02d94-45da-11ef-bf58-6bd361b923a1/Patreon.com/therace] to activate your 7-day free trial * Follow The Race on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearetherace/], Twitter  [https://twitter.com/wearetherace]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wearetherace] * Check out our latest videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ] * Download our app on iOS [https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/the-race/id1641803037] or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theracemadialtd.therace] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and F1 TV presenter and author Will Buxton for a lively edition of the pod in which - inspired by a video clip of Will that went viral on social media, gaining more than 1.6 million views - we debate whether McLaren should be actively favouring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, given the Briton's outside shot at the world title. The short- and long-term implications of such a move are discussed, but will our trio find a consensus position? * Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/2ad70f2a-a388-11ec-bca4-b33503ffbb8e/episodes/eba02d94-45da-11ef-bf58-6bd361b923a1/Patreon.com/therace] to activate your 7-day free trial * Check out Will's book Grand Prix: An illustrated history of Formula 1 - available to buy in the US and to pre-order in the UK from all good booksellers * Follow The Race on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearetherace/], Twitter  [https://twitter.com/wearetherace]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wearetherace] * Check out our latest videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ] * Download our app on iOS [https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/the-race/id1641803037] or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theracemadialtd.therace] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

After his massive practice crash in Monza, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss whether Kimi Antonelli is really ready for the step up to F1 with Mercedes in 2025. They outline Mercedes' take on the Italian's eye-opening debut, and answer your questions on why the team have gone with such a young and inexperienced driver to replace Lewis Hamilton next year. After that, we bring you the latest on F1's latest flexi wing drama, before diving into a bumper crop of questions from the Race Members' Club, including whether George Russell must now be considered a better qualifier than Lewis Hamilton, whether McLaren disharmony is inevitable, and whether James Vowles is doing a good job at Williams or not. * Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/2ad70f2a-a388-11ec-bca4-b33503ffbb8e/episodes/eba02d94-45da-11ef-bf58-6bd361b923a1/Patreon.com/therace] to activate your 7-day free trial * Follow The Race on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearetherace/], Twitter  [https://twitter.com/wearetherace]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wearetherace] * Check out our latest videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ] * Download our app on iOS [https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/the-race/id1641803037] or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theracemadialtd.therace] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Join Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Samarth Kanal for an in-depth look back at an intriguing Italian Grand Prix that produced just the result that the vast majority of the Monza fans wanted to see. But how did Charles Leclerc put himself in position to win, and will McLaren rue see this as another missed opportunity? We answer those questions, plus a load more from The Race Members' Club. * Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace [https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ac68194a-f6db-11ea-a6b3-4f85e866207a/podcasts/2ad70f2a-a388-11ec-bca4-b33503ffbb8e/episodes/eba02d94-45da-11ef-bf58-6bd361b923a1/Patreon.com/therace] * Follow The Race on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wearetherace/], Twitter  [https://twitter.com/wearetherace]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wearetherace] * Check out our latest videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTxfj0BzL-MaCy-YUqPRoQ] * Download our app on iOS [https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/the-race/id1641803037] or Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theracemadialtd.therace] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]