589: F1 Bahrain GP Preview - A New Era Begins

589: F1 Bahrain GP Preview - A New Era Begins

The countdown is on until a new breed of Formula 1 cars hit the track for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Just days after the final test, the teams are ready to do battle for real at the Bahrain International Circuit. Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) and Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) stayed out in Bahrain and will be back in the paddock this weekend. They're joined by our latest recruit to the Autosport F1 team, Matt Kew. We get to know Matt on the podcast today and find out his favourite motorsport moments. With time over the last few days to crunch the numbers, we discuss why Mercedes might genuinely be struggling to dial in the setup of their new car, and not just talking themselves down (here's looking at you 2019, 2020 and 2021!). We discuss why Red Bull and Ferrari were looking strong based on what we witnessed trackside in Barcelona and Bahrain. The predictable midfield battle, as we have come to know it, looks ripe for a shakeup. The difference from the top to bottom of the timesheets is likely closer than we've seen in recent years, as demonstrated by moments of stronger pace from Haas and Williams during testing. Finally, we discuss some of the news of the week, including today's FIA clarification of the Safety Car rule, and that "ALL CARS that have been lapped by the leader will be required to pass the cars on the lead lap" (our caps) rather than "any cars", the source of so much Abu Dhabi controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brazilian GP Qualifying - Session Aborted!

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Martyn Lee is joined by our F1 Reporter Filip Cleeren to try and make sense of a qualifying session which was eventually aborted due to severe weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

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Mexico City Grand Prix Review

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The only records left for Max Verstappen to break this year are his own ones from last year, but could he get 16 wins in one season with a Ferrari front row lockout? To analyse all the action from Sun...

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A mixed up qualifying set up a fascinating (long) run down to Turn 1 on Sunday afternoon in Mexico. And could we see a repeat of the exciting battle we saw in 2021? Alex Kalinauckas joins  Martyn Lee...

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Martyn Lee is joined by Sam Hall to look at the first day of running in Mexico. Today saw five young drivers get a chance to not crash a Formula 1 car, and all acquitted themselves well. We also saw ...

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Reclaiming the Crown: Aston Martin's 2025 Quest for Le Mans Glory!

Reclaiming the Crown: Aston Martin's 2025 Quest for Le Mans Glory!

Aston Martin's decision to reignite the Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar project for the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship from 2025 has sent waves through the sportscar racing com...

26 Okt 202344min

U.S. Grand Prix Review

U.S. Grand Prix Review

Alex Kalinauckas, Matt Kew and Stuart Codling are all in Austin, joining Martyn Lee to discuss the United States Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Okt 202352min

U.S. Grand Prix Sprint Race

U.S. Grand Prix Sprint Race

Haydn Cobb joins Martyn Lee to analyse the first sprint race to be held at COTA. Whilst not one for the history books, it still provided action in the early laps, and gave us plenty of insight into ho...

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U.S. GP Qualifying

U.S. GP Qualifying

As Formula 1 heads into a late season triple-header, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Haas brought upgrades this weekend, while the issue of track limits looms large with 78 infringements in FP1 alone. Mar...

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