Stay On Track with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert

Sport or entertainment? Why levelling the playing field is problematic for F1

Red Bull was recently declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, meaning rivals Mercedes and Ferrari will both get engine upgrades during the 2026 season. On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes discuss whether such a mechanism should exist at all, and whether F1 can still be considered a sport if the regulators are trying to artificially level the playing field. They also tackle the thorny topic of whether teams have been actively ‘gaming the system’… Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can resurgent Lewis Hamilton finally win his eighth F1 title? Hill & Herbert have their say

On the latest episode of Stay On Track, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and grand prix winner Johnny Herbert discuss whether Lewis Hamilton should now be considered a contender for the 2026 world title after his thrilling victory in Barcelona. They also ruminate on Hamilton's resurgence and how he's been able to regain his mojo and galvanise the Ferrari team around him, at the very time that team-mate Charles Leclerc is struggling to get results. Damon and Johnny also offer high praise to Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli and some advice to George Russell in how he can fight back against the Italian. Help shape the future of The Race. Take our short survey today: https://theracemedia.typeform.com/to/a6U6EGps [https://theracemedia.typeform.com/to/a6U6EGps] Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How F1 became hostage to its manufacturers - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes

On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes explore the complex relationship that F1 has with automotive manufacturers - a relationship that many would argue is to blame for the knot that the sport has put itself in with the 2026 regulations. With another big manufacturer - Chinese car giant BYD - exploring joining the grid, is it time for F1 to de-couple itself from the 'myth' that road relevancy was every really an important aspect of the sport? That's the question at the heart of this wide-ranging conversation... Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The art of communicating with F1 drivers - A race engineer shares his secrets

On the latest episode of Stay On Track, Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert go deep on the most important relationship in F1 - the one between a driver and his race engineer. They're joined by special guest Pierre Hamelin, who listeners might recognise as Arvid Lindblad's race engineer at Racing Bulls. Pierre has developed a reputation as a man who nurtures rookie drivers, having previously engineered Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainz, Daniel Riccardo, Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar and others. But how does he go about helping a young driver get the best out of himself and the car? Pierre shares his secret tips and tricks, plus Johnny and Damon discuss the evolving F1 title race and why Canada is such an important grand prix for George Russell... Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How F1 drivers have lost their power - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes

On the latest episode of The Undercut, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and renowned F1 writer Mark Hughes discuss the topic of driver power. Many drivers on this year's grid have been notable critics of the 2026 regulations - including four-time champion Max Verstappen. So why didn't the drivers' initial skepticism over the regulations carry any weight and should they make a collective play for more power over future regulations? Those are two of the questions tackled in this wide-ranging chat. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.