The Race F1 Podcast

In the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a closer look at Red Bull's recent performance gains and explain Mercedes' upgrade troubles, and look ahead to what both situations mean for 2027.Gary also answers listener questions on whether F1 gearboxes should have fewer gears and the benefits of direct injection versus indirect injection in engines.If you'd like to ask Gary a tech question, send it to podcasts@the-race.comGet bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

We get the inside story of the new Rwanda F1 circuit in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble, who recently visited the site where the recently announced African Grand Prix will take place in the early 2030s. Jon tells us all the details he discovered about the race, before introducing his in-depth conversation with GPDA chairman, former F1 driver and Rwanda track designer Alex Wurz. Wurz explains the philosophy behind the circuit design, how he’s tried to engineer in overtaking opportunities, and why he expects the Suzuka and Spa-like circuit to be a drivers’ favourite.With Rwanda securing another high-profile sporting deal, we also address the concerns around holding a race in the country.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

In the latest mailbag episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Glenn Freeman to tackle more of your questions following the Singapore Grand Prix.Among the selection this time are questions about George Russell’s underwhelming title challenge, how we'd improve the sprint format, and whether special helmet designs should be restricted.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Nelson Valkenburg to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix.Max Verstappen made it three victories in a row by adding a sprint/grand prix double at Marina Bay to his win in Malaysia, but once again it was Ferrari’s strategy that proved the big talking point. So how did it all play out and did it cost the Scuderia a shot at victory or merely another podium spot?Edd, Scott and Nelson tackle that question, plus round up the weekend's other big talking points, including question marks around Mercedes' upgrades, McLaren's clashing drivers, and much more.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, brings you the Friday edition of our In-Car Insights podcast - usually only available to The Race Members' Club.Join Edd and Jon, not in a car this time, but in a cafe, as they discuss a fresh software issue that once again exposed the 2026 regulations during sprint qualifying. The conversation also covers Verstappen’s sprint pole, George Russell’s strong performance, and the questions facing Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes’ upgrade package. There's plenty of off-track news for Edd and Jon to pick over too, including Williams' James Vowles making the case for changing the cost-cap rules.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening), sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

Peer into the Red Bull garage on an F1 race weekend and the chances are you’ll see Max Verstappen’s dad, Jos, somewhere in the background, keeping a close eye on his son. But how much do you know about the part Jos played in Max becoming the driver he is today? In the latest episode of The Race F1 Rewind, Edd Straw and Mark Hughes explore how Jos - himself once regarded as the hottest young prospect in F1 - used the learnings of his own underwhelming Grand Prix career to help guide his son to the top of the sport. You’ll learn where Jos’s and Max’s careers map and then diverge, why ‘control’ was at the heart of the project, who the real driving force in Max’s climb was, and why ‘the Verstappen blueprint for success’ is not one that others should look to replicate…Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by special guests Will Buxton (IndyCar commentator and host of Up to Speed & Speed with Harvick and Buxton) and Conor Daly to discuss the Malaysia fallout, champion-elect Kimi Antonelli, and America's F1 driver conundrum.First up, Edd, Will and Conor take a wider look at the farcical Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia start scenes, and whether it proved that drivers are no longer properly in control of their cars. Next up, they look ahead to Singapore, and ask whether Red Bull and Max Verstappen can carry their brilliant form to Marina Bay and - as Kimi Antonelli edges closer to the championship - whether the Italian's remarkable season is getting the recognition it deserves.And finally there's discussion on IndyCar star Colton Herta's Formula 2 campaign, which was supposed to provide a springboard to F1 with Cadillac, but hasn't gone quite to plan. Does the situation emphasise that getting an American driver into F1 has never been harder, despite Cadillac's presence?Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

In the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast, presented by Atlassian, Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm to answer more of your correspondence. In the mailbag this time are questions about whether Red Bull's pace is real, how Lewis Hamilton is able to look after his tyres so well, where the Bahrain Grand Prix sits in the farcical races ranking, and much more.Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.