Untangling Red Bull's driver mess and why Perez could be sacked
The pressure is piling on Sergio Perez after another disappointing weekend at Silverstone, with rumours intensifying that Red Bull could replace him, despite the Mexican only recently signing a contract extension. So should we expect him to be sacked as Max Verstappen's team mate, and if he is who might replace him? And furthermore, how did Red Bull get itself into such a mess with its drivers? Mark Hughes and Dutch TV commentator Nelson Valkenburg join Edd Straw to discuss all of these topics, and more...Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Juli 202444min
Is Hamilton regretting pledging his future to Ferrari? Your questions answered
Back in February, when Lewis Hamilton's shock 2025 move to Ferrari was announced, you could argue it made a lot of sense - his Mercedes team were in poor form and Ferrari looked to be on the up. Fast forward five months, and would Hamilton still make the same move, given Ferrari's current problems and Mercedes' winning resurgence? And is he now feeling any regret? Those questions are answered in today's pod by Edd Straw, Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman, who also tackle a host of other questions sent in by those in The Race Members' Club.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Juli 20241h
British GP: How Hamilton capitalised on McLaren errors to snap win drought
Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw in Silverstone to discuss a thrilling British Grand Prix, which was won by Lewis Hamilton. They explain how Hamilton was able to snap a two-and-a-half-year win drought, thanks in part to some strategic errors from McLaren.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Juli 202453min
Bearman signs for Haas + Should we expect more Norris-Verstappen fireworks?
On the eve of the British Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Haas announcing the signing of British rookie Ollie Bearman. They explain why the team have decided to put their faith in the Ferrari protege, and who might partner him in 2025.After that, they turn their attention to what is sure to be the weekend's big talking point: Whether we can expect more fireworks from Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at Silverstone, after their controversial run-in in Austria. Does Norris need to change his approach to racing Verstappen? Will Verstappen be under more scrutiny from the stewards? Edd and Scott dig into these questions and more.And finally, Edd and Scott assess the news that former Mercedes powertrains boss Andy Cowell is joining Aston Martin as CEO, replacing Martin Whitmarsh.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Juli 202451min
Austrian GP: Unravelling the Verstappen vs Norris clash
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes (in Austria) join Edd Straw to discuss a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, that was decided by an incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that handed victory to George Russell. Whose fault was the clash? And what does it mean for how Norris and Verstappen race each other in the future? Those are two of the topics debated and discussed in a bumper race review episode.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Juni 202450min
Why has one of F1's most controversial figures returned to Alpine?
In the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix, Alpine confirmed it had hired former Benetton and Renault Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor. Briatore ran the Enstone team for two spells under different guises, leading them to several titles along the way, but he exited amid scandal following the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix race-fixing incident. So why is he back now? And what does it mean for Alpine in the long- and short-term? Answering those questions are Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and 'Team Enstone' specialist Damien Smith, author of the recent book 'Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1'.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Juni 20241h 3min
Spanish GP: Why Verstappen won, when Norris could have
Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes to unpick a fascinating Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen after the Dutch driver was pushed all the way by McLaren's Lando Norris. The question is, was this a missed opportunity for McLaren and should it have been Norris on the top step of the podium?Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Juni 20241h 3min
Why Spain is an acid test for Red Bull and F1
Is performance converging at the front of the F1 field or have Red Bull just had some circuit-specific struggles of late that have given its rivals the chance of victory? That's the big question heading into the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, a track where Red Bull would typically be expected to dominate and where Max Verstappen has won two years in a row. Edd Straw and guests Mark Hughes and Diego Mejia (from The Race en Español and Fox Sports Mexico) look at that topic, plus whether Sergio Perez can get back on track after his recent dip in form, and what a change to the superlicence rules could mean for Mercedes starlet Kimi Antonelli.Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/theraceFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/therace Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juni 202442min
