Russell signs new Mercedes deal - but is his long-term future any clearer?

Russell signs new Mercedes deal - but is his long-term future any clearer?

With Edd Straw on a plane, Glenn Freeman is joined by Jon Noble for a hastily added opening segment to discuss the news that George Russell (and Kimi Antonelli for that matter) have been confirmed at Mercedes for 2026. But does that mean that Russell and the Silver Arrows will be together long-term? We explain why that’s far from clear.


The podcast then reverts to its usual format, with Edd Straw joined by Jon Noble (again) and Ben Anderson for the podcast we’d originally recorded before learning of the Russell news.


First on the agenda, we explain the ongoing saga between McLaren and IndyCar champion Alex Palou, including what McLaren’s pursuit of more than $20million in lost profits in the UK commercial courts is all about.


We also look ahead to the United States Grand Prix, asking if COTA is a modern classic and how the return of a gap in the Pirelli tyre allocations might impact the race.


And finally, with the FIA presidential election increasingly set to be a one-horse race, we explain how this has arisen despite there being several candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring.


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The Decline of Williams

The Decline of Williams

Williams endured the two worst seasons since the team first became a constructor in 2018-19 and hasn’t won a title in over 20 years. So what went wrong for this powerhouse team and can it recapture past glories? Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell, Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 202055min

F1's crisis measures - and is there more to come?

F1's crisis measures - and is there more to come?

Following the FIA's announcement of a series of measures designed to safeguard F1 against financial problems as a result of its current hiatus, Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss the reasons and the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Mars 202023min

How good is Max Verstappen?

How good is Max Verstappen?

Speed, team work, mental strength, experience, racecraft…all these skills plus more make up a great grand prix driver. But where does Max Verstappen stand and is he ready to win the title? Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Edd Straw offer a deep analysis of Verstappen’s abilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Mars 20201h 10min

F1 2021 rules delayed: The implications

F1 2021 rules delayed: The implications

With three more races officially called up, the shutdown brought forward and the much-vaunted 2021 regulations put back a year, F1 has acted swiftly in the face of coronavirus. But the impact of these changes could be even more wide-reaching than they appear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Mars 202053min

Verstappen misses out in Australian GP substitute

Verstappen misses out in Australian GP substitute

Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to look back on The Race All-Star Esport battle, which filled the vacuum created by the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. For the second half of the podcast, Mark Hughes joins us to discuss how the rest of the real-world F1 calendar might shape up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Mars 202049min

Inside story: How the Australian GP got cancelled

Inside story: How the Australian GP got cancelled

After a sleepless night chasing the breaking news. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to reveal all about the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Mars 202049min

The ultimate F1 2020 season preview

The ultimate F1 2020 season preview

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to preview the 2020 Formula 1 season, which kicks off with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Mars 20201h 8min

Statement Wars 3: FIA admits Ferrari suspicions

Statement Wars 3: FIA admits Ferrari suspicions

Glenn Freeman joins Edd Straw to dissect the latest statement in the ongoing controversy about Ferrari's 2019 power unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Mars 202022min

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