McLaren launches first 2021 F1 car
Gary Anderson and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to analyse the new McLaren MCL35M and what it reveals about the impact of the change to Mercedes engines. There's also a look at McLaren's prospects for the season, as well as all the news from the launch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Feb 202134min
What the 2022 engine freeze means for F1 and Red Bull-Honda
The F1 Commission has approved the introduction of an engine freeze in 2022, which means Red Bull can run Honda engines from next season on a continuation basis. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the implications, and how far F1’s plan for Saturday sprint races has progressed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Feb 202132min
Why Hamilton has only signed for one year
With Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 drive confirmed for 2021, but not beyond, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons for and the implications of the dealFor more on Hamilton's new contract from The Race:How a charity delayed Hamilton's deal and hints at 2022 stay - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-a-charity-delayed-hamiltons-deal-and-hints-at-2022-stay/Why Hamilton's new deal may usher in F1's Verstappen era - https://the-race.com/formula-1/why-hamiltons-new-deal-may-usher-in-f1s-verstappen-era/Everything you need to know about Hamilton's new deal - https://the-race.com/formula-1/hamiltons-new-mercedes-f1-deal-everything-you-need-to-know/Who wins from Hamilton's one-year Mercedes deal? Our verdicts - https://the-race.com/formula-1/who-wins-from-hamiltons-one-year-mercedes-deal-our-verdicts/VIDEO: The questions posed by Hamilton's new one-year Mercedes deal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2U7Y65w3M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Feb 202127min
What each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car
With Formula 1’s launch season getting under way next week, we run through the 10 teams and their priorities for their not-so-new cars. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give their verdictsFor more on 2021's launch season and expectations of each team from The Race:Gary Anderson: Writing off 2021 to focus on 2022 is foolhardy https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-anderson-writing-off-2021-to-focus-on-2022-is-foolhardy/How Williams will tackle its 2021 recovery dilemma - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-williams-will-tackle-its-2021-f1-dilemma/The short-term pain AlphaTauri's 60% windtunnel move may cause - https://the-race.com/formula-1/the-short-term-pain-alphatauris-60-windtunnel-move-may-cause/Aston Martin spends tokens on new survival cell - https://the-race.com/formula-1/aston-martin-spends-f1-tokens-on-new-survival-cell/What actually happens at an F1 seat fitting - https://the-race.com/formula-1/what-actually-happens-at-an-f1-seat-fitting/VIDEO: The new F1 2021 rules that are worrying Mercedes most - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAV7By7ekY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Feb 20211h 17min
Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated?
Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into Charles Leclerc’s qualities as an F1 driver, and explain whey they rate him so highly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Feb 202159min
Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong?
Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even Colin McRae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Jan 20211h 2min
Can Perez & Sainz defy their number two status?
New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can they upset the established order in their respective teams, and what exactly do we mean by number two driver? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss two of the most intriguing transfers heading into the new campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Jan 202149min
Button’s Williams F1 comeback!
Jenson Button returns to the Williams team he drove for in his rookie F1 season in 2000 having agreed to take up a role as ‘special advisor’. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss what Button’s new job involves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 202123min
