Two huge F1 debuts are coming up at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend - with Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli getting his hands on the team's 2024 car and Franco Colapinto making his race debut following a huge shake-up at Williams. The Race F1 Podcast turns first to Antonelli, with Edd Straw joined by Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss how significant an outing this could be for a driver who seems destined for a 2025 Mercedes F1 graduation - and the potential headache Mercedes has on its hands for 2026 if Toto Wolff picks his interest in signing Max Verstappen back up again next year. But it's Williams that has made a huge decision between the Dutch and Italian GPs as it finally lost patience with Logan Sargeant - axing him from its line-up and giving its academy driver Colapinto a shot alongside Alex Albon for the final nine races of the season. That wildcard choice and how impressive Colapinto was on his F1 weekend debut in FP1 at Silverstone earlier this year, the timing of the decision and what that says about how much Williams wanted things to work out with Sargeant, and how his situation ultimately became untenable are all covered. Ferrari's prospects heading to its home race at Monza, McLaren's constructors' championship favourite status, and whether racing will be better in 2026 despite predicted slower laptimes are among a bonus set of questions from The Race Members' Club that are tackled too. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lando Norris could hardly have made a bigger statement of intent as F1 returned from its summer break, as the McLaren driver clinched his second grand prix win at the Dutch GP - and in doing so ended Max Verstappen's winning streak on home soil in crushing fashion. But why was Norris so dominant at Zandvoort? Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm on The Race F1 Podcast to answer that question and plenty more as the constructors' championship battle between Red Bull and McLaren got tighter still. As well as looking at how Charles Leclerc earned Ferrari an unexpected podium, Sergio Perez's form and Alpine's 'victory' in the midfield battle, there's a host of questions from The Race Members' Club on topics including the quality of Norris's drive, whether Red Bull's tyre management has got worse as the year has gone on, and Logan Sargeant's precarious position at Williams. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm (from an airport hotel in Brussels) as they unpack the news that former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is taking up a senior role in Audi's F1 programme, as part of a reshuffle that's seen Andreas Seidl exit the project. Following that, they discuss the latest on Alpine, with Renault looking increasingly likely to drop its works Formula 1 engine in favour of a Mercedes customer deal. And finally, Edd and Scott answer questions from The Race Members' Club about Max Verstappen, following the Dutchman's tempestuous race in Hungary. And don't worry if your question isn't answered - there'll be another Q&A podcast for members' later this week. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss the news that Andretti’s bid for a new Formula 1 entry has been approved by the FIA. They discuss what this news really means for the American squad's hopes of joining the grid, and explain the extremely tricky next step in Andretti's bid: “commercial discussions” with F1 and the teams. And finally, Edd, Mark and Ben look ahead to this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix - an event at which Max Verstappen could be crowned world champion for a third time. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Use promo code RACE for 20% off hydration products at LiquidIV.com Go to grammarly.com/GO to download for FREE today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw for a deep dive into F1 team-mates, starting with a discussion on the ingredients that make-up a great duo, and followed by a look at how the team-mate dynamics have shifted within the big teams this season.Finally, our hosting crew look back on how they ranked F1's team-mate pairings before the season, and discuss whether their number 1 duo then - Mercedes - is still the number 1 team-mate pairing in F1 right now, or whether Red Bull, Ferrari or even McLaren can lay claim to that honour. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Use promo code RACE for 20% off hydration products at LiquidIV.com Go to grammarly.com/GO to download for FREE today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damien Smith, author of the new book Benetton: Rebels of Formula 1, joins Matt Beer and Edd Straw to discuss Alpine's struggles, the future of Esteban Ocon and whether or not Williams stick with Logan Sargeant. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to analyse the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, in which a Max Verstappen win sealed the constructors' title for Red Bull and McLaren looked to establish themselves as the champions' strongest challenger long-term. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto joins Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. They discuss Oscar Piastri's new deal with McLaren, whether Daniel Ricciardo deserves his anticipated drive with AlphaTauri for 2024, whether Red Bull's Singapore blip is likely to be repeated in Japan, and whether Ferrari's recent improvements are set to continue. They also discuss Lance Stroll's fitness, after his recent heavy crash, and opine on the enduring appeal of Suzuka. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to check out thousands of cars to find your next one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the Singapore Grand Prix, where Red Bull's record run was halted. They explain why the world champions suffered a dip in form, and how Ferrari's Carlos Sainz made sure he was the one to capitalise. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal with Sauber and to look ahead to this weekend's Grand Prix in Singapore, which will take place on a new layout and with new regulations governing flexible bodywork. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to check out thousands of cars to find your next one Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Bull boss Christian Horner was recently moved to say that he doesn't think that there's anyone in the world who could match Max Verstappen's performances in this year's Red Bull RB19. But is he right, or might one of his rivals be able to step into the car and get as much (or more) out of it? Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw use that tantalising question as a jumping off point to debate the relative merits of Verstappen as a driver versus his main F1 rivals, including Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso and more. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to check out thousands of cars to find your next one Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Freeman and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss how Lewis Hamilton's new deal with Mercedes, and the uncertainty surrounding Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull, might affect the driver market going forwards. They also weigh in on a couple of other stories doing the rounds at the moment, namely the expectation that the FIA will soon announce their decision on new teams entering F1, and Felipe Massa's legal action regarding the result of the 2008 World Championship. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which saw Max Verstappen and Red Bull claim a record-breaking win in the face of strong resistance from Ferrari's home heroes. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/GO to download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to dissect a Hungarian Grand Prix full of talking points, including Oscar Piastri's maiden win, Lando Norris' apparent reluctance to comply with team orders, Max Verstappen's clash with Lewis Hamilton over P3, and much more. Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s inconsistency, it’s 2024 plans and the contractual situations of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw direct from Zandvoort, to discuss how home favourite Max Verstappen was able to see off the twin challenges of poor weather and a charging Fernando Alonso to win a record-equalling ninth straight Grand Prix. NOTE: Technical difficulties in Zandvoort meant we had to use the back-up Zoom call file for Scott and Mark's audio. Apologies that the sound quality isn't as good as usual, but we hope you still enjoy the show! Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head over to Vroom.com NOW to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's race week! Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, host Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Glenn Freeman to run through the nine things they'd like to see over the remaining 10 races, from Daniel Ricciardo re-finding his mojo to Max Verstappen being genuinely challenged over a race weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code therace50 to get 50% off Sign up for Chime today, and make this summer the best one yet - for yourself and your wallet. Get started at chime.com/therace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to answer your questions on F1 20223, with a little help from Scott Mitchell-Malm. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Anderson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss the Williams rebuild, the challenges it faces and evaluate the performance of drivers Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code therace50 to get 50% off Sign up for Chime today, and make this summer the best one yet - for yourself and your wallet. Get started at chime.com/therace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest summer break deep dive, host Edd Straw is joined by Jack Benyon, Josh Suttill and Valentin Khorounzhiy for an extensive look at the young drivers who could - or perhaps should - make the step up to F1 in 2024 or beyond. Candidates from F2, F3 and IndyCar are discussed, but which drivers are we tipping to be F1's next star rookie? This podcast was recorded before news broke that Alex Palou will not race for the McLaren IndyCar squad. Check out the next episode of The Race IndyCar podcast for an update on Palou's situation. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off (Note: This podcast was recorded before the IndyCar road course race at Indianapolis) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess Oscar Piastri's maiden F1 season so far, including how he's performing relative to lofty expectations. They also discuss what makes the Australian special, why McLaren team-mate Lando Norris has been a good benchmark, and what the future could look like for both drivers. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Right now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to grab the report cards as Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to run the rule over every team on the F1 grid and grade them for their performance relative to expectations over the first half of the 2023 season. Which high achievers will be getting an 'A' and who will be bottom of the class? Listen in to find out... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Right now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second successive season Alpine heads into Formula 1's summer break reeling from a bombshell announcement. This time it's as a result of a slightly earlier, in-house decision to part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane on the same weekend it lost veteran F1 engineer Pat Fry to Williams. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect Alpine's choices including what it says about the Alpine 'project' in F1 and where the team goes from here. There's also a discussion about what Fry's signing means for Williams as well as the panel's thoughts on four-time F1 champion Alain Prost's "distressed" reaction to the team's strife.  Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/go to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review the rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix weekend in which Max Verstappen stamped his authority over the rest of the field once more. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/go to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Val Khorounzhiy sit down together in Budapest to catch up on the latest happenings in F1. First up, Scott explains Toyota's surprise potential F1 alliance with Haas, and what it means given the team's existing (and recently renewed) deal with Ferrari. Next up, our trio discuss Esteban Ocon's mooted switch to the American team, and why he would be a good fit - if the deal goes ahead. And finally, there's a look ahead to this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, and whether we'll see improved fortunes for both Ferrari and Sergio Perez... Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to chat about three potential F1 controversies bubbling away in the background that could become big talking points in the near future, including rumours of another cost cap breach, the battle for new teams to join the grid, and likely squabbling over engine equalisation. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at chime.com/therace Head over to vroom.com now to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to look back at a fascinating Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in which Lewis Hamilton took pole, but Max Verstappen took another victory. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Start building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at chime.com/therace Head over to vroom.com now to see what your current ride is worth and check out thousands of cars to find your next one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to look ahead to Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return at the Hungaroring, with the eight-time Grand Prix winner taking over the AlphaTauri seat vacated by Nyck de Vries. What can we expect from the Australian this weekend? That's one topic covered, as is the question of who is likely to be Red Bull's biggest rival this weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to FACTORMEALS.com/therace50 and use code therace50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss the reasons behind Max Verstappen's and Red Bull's comprehensive dominance in F1 this season. They also debate which of Red Bull's rivals are best placed to challenge their supremacy, both in the short- and long-term. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to FACTORMEALS.com/therace50 and use code therace50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw to discuss Nyck de Vries being dropped from the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team’s line-up, with eight-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo being drafted in as his replacement. They discuss why Red Bull decided to part ways with De Vries so early in the season, how Ricciardo is likely to fare on his return to F1, and what it all could mean for the Australian's chances of a full-time return with the senior Red Bull team in the future. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Right now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to explain McLaren's revival and discuss whether it's sustainable, and hit all the other big talking points from another classic British Grand Prix weekend.  Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK’s famous ‘motorsport valley’. First, Edd pays a visit to Alpine’s HQ in Enstone as the team plays host to the launch of the Alpine A110 S 'Enstone edition' road car. You’ll hear Edd chat to Pierre Gasly, team boss Otmar Szafnauer, and technical director Matt Harman as they look ahead to the team's ‘home’ race. After that, Edd jumps back in his car and drives south to Williams’ base in Grove for ‘a night at the museum’, where hears from the likes of team boss James Vowles and casts his eye over several British GP winners in the team’s incredible heritage car collection. And finally, before setting off home, Edd gives us a rundown of storylines to look out for over the weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm, Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss the big talking points of F1's second sprint weekend of the season at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, including Ferrari's stronger showing and the furore over track limits. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to round up the big stories ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. They discuss the Hollywood A-listers who have invested in Alpine, the big upgrade package that McLaren are pinning their hopes to, Ferrari's chances of repeating their victory of 12 months ago, and Helmut Marko's latest comments about Nyck de Vries... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Fernando Alonso has starred, team-mate Lance Stroll's results have been less spectacular in 2023. Ben Anderson and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss whether he's too weak a link for upwardly-mobile Aston Martin.  Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Download the MoneyGram app on Android or iOS and use the code WINBIGUK when you send money for a chance to win a dream Silverstone weekend. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many F1 fans, tyres are a boring necessity - essential to the sport, but dull to talk about. On this episode of the pod (which we promise is far from dull), Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Glenn Freeman to explain why, with Bridgestone interested in returning to F1 in place of Pirelli, fans should be very interested in what tyres the cars are running in the future. They also debate whether F1 would benefit from another ‘tyre war’, where rival tyre manufacturers would vie for supremacy rather than every team using the same rubber. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/therace To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Stay cool and dry all summer with Birddogs and get a FREE Yeti-style tumbler at birddogs.com/athletic use promo code ATHLETIC at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss another Red Bull victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, though Max Verstappen's domination was perhaps not quite so profound this time around, with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton keeping the pressure on. We unpick all the talking points that matter, plus answer YOUR questions on the race. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show To purchase your copy of the new F1 23 video game, click here Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/therace To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Sam Smith join Edd Straw to discuss Ferrari’s much celebrated victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and ask why the marque got it right at the first time of asking in the world’s biggest endurance race, but continually miss the mark in F1. Are there lessons Ferrari’s F1 operation can learn from their sportscar squad? Will we see Charles Leclerc racing for the team at Le Mans sooner rather than later? Does success breed success? We answer these questions and more… Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code THERACE50 to get 50% off your first box! Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Freeman and Ben Anderson join Edd Straw to chat about F1's most talked about technical mind: Adrian Newey. The Red Bull tech chief looks set to add another two world titles to his already bulging trophy cabinet this year, but what makes him so special, how has he remained so important and hungry for more success, and will we ever see his like in F1 again? We answer all of these questions and more... Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Head to factormeals.com/therace50 and use code THERACE50 to get 50% off your first box! Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the surprise news that James Key will join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team as its technical director in September, following his exit from McLaren earlier this year. They discuss why Andreas Seidl has turned to his former McLaren colleague to lead the team's technical department, what it means for Alfa's short-term chances, and what it means for the future, with the Swiss-based squad set to morph into the Audi works team in 2026. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's dominance, evaluate the true impact of the recent Mercedes upgrades and explain why Ferrari and Aston Martin weren't at their best in Barcelona.  Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw in Barcelona to discuss the news that McLaren have signed Rob Marshall - a key part of Red Bull’s technical team since the outfit’s second season in 2006 - to its revised technical department for the 2024 season onwards. They also discuss the upgrade package that Ferrari are bringing to Barcelona, and how its success will play a key role in defining the Italian team's season, for better or worse. And finally, Edd and Scott give their views on the track changes in place in Barcelona, which sees the ultra-quick final corner returning and the much-maligned chicane disappear. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that was enlivened by rain and Max Verstappen's most hard-fought win of the season. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Aston Martin's sensational new deal with Honda, which will see them use the Japanese marque's power units from 2026 in an exclusive works deal. They discuss how the deal came about, what it means for the team's future, how competitive the engine is likely to be, and what it means for Aston's future driver line-up. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/therace Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to review, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes to delve into Carlos Sainz's season, why it's been so tough for Ferrari and the reasons for it not delivering on its high expectations.  READ MORE: 'Tougher than any year' - Scott's piece on Ferrari's 2023 reset Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/therace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentin Khorounzhiy and Jonny Reynolds join Edd Straw to discuss the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, owing to heavy flooding in the area. They discuss why the race had to be cancelled now, days before the race, and what impact it will have on the season to come. There's also a special dispatch from our roaming correspondent, Scott Mitchell-Malm, from Bologna airport. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to discuss Mercedes' long-awaited upgrade package, which arrives at this weekend's Grand Prix in Imola. They detail how Mercedes got to this point, what new parts we can expect to see on Lewis Hamilton's and George Russell's cars, and why these changes are make or break for the former world champions as they bid to get on terms with Red Bull in the future. The trio also chat about what upgrades we could see other teams making, and explain the new ATA tyre rules being used this weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to discuss the big stories in F1, including Aston Martin's mooted Honda deal, Laurent Rossi's impact on Alpine and whether Daniel Ricciardo is a threat to Nyck de Vries's AlphaTauri seat. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices