Episodes

  • In tribute: Remembering the remarkable Alex Zanardi
    May 2 2026

    After the sad passing of Alex Zanardi this weekend, we thought it was only right to put together a special episode of Bring Back V10s to pay tribute to a driver that is so fondly remembered by motor racing fans all over the world.


    Glenn Freeman is joined by Edd Straw and Matt Beer to look back on Zanardi's incredible life and inspirational career, which included two stints in F1, championship-winning success in CART and, after the devastating crash that left him a double amputee, multiple Paralympic hand-cycling gold medals.

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    34 mins
  • Bring Back V10s: Malaysia 2002 - F1's first drive-through penalty causes controversy
    Apr 30 2026

    Bring Back V10s makes a rare venture into the 2002 season to look back on that year's Malaysian Grand Prix.


    Glenn Freeman is joined by Matt Beer and Jon Noble to reflect on a result that proved to be a false dawn for the season ahead, plus the collision between Juan Pablo Montoya and Michael Schumacher that earned Montoya F1's first ever drive-through penalty.


    Also in the spotlight are Jenson Button's maiden podium near-miss, new BAR boss David Richards taking drastic action to sort the struggling team out, a look at what might be the lowest point in Jaguar's miserable F1 story, Takuma Sato's novel approach to trying to swap positions with Jordan team-mate Giancarlo Fisichella, and the latest antics from the Phoenix 'team' that was trying to get onto the F1 grid with year-old Prost cars, and even older engines.


    There's also a suggestion from Jacques Villeneuve that back in 2002 F1 needed to get rid of testing and expand the calendar to up to 25 races a year. Imagine that!


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • How different will F1 look in Miami after rules tweaks and upgrades?
    Apr 29 2026

    F1 is back after its unexpected early-season hiatus, but with rules tweaks kicking in and teams poised to bring multiple upgrades, how different will everything look in Miami? Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Anderson to discuss which cars will grab the headlines and how the recently revealed rule tweaks will impact qualifying and racing in the sunshine state. They also discuss potential power unit hardware changes for 2027 or 2028, reflect on Turkey re-joining the F1 calendar in 2027, and assess what Alan McNish will bring to Audi, after the multiple Le Mans winner was appointed its new racing director.


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    58 mins
  • The secrets of F1 race commentary - and the unique challenge of calling a race in 2026
    Apr 27 2026

    On this week's very special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, we're delving into the secrets of F1 race commentary. Edd Straw is joined by two of the best in the business when it comes to talking fans through an F1 race: Alex Jacques (the lead commentator for F1 TV, who can also be heard on Channel 4 in the UK and Apple in the US) and Nelson Valkenburg (commentator for Viaplay Netherlands). In a wide-ranging and illuminating discussion, they discuss their approaches to commentary, the key challenges of the job, and dealing with criticism and accusations of bias - especially on social media. They also discuss the unique challenge of calling a race in 2026 - a season when the nature of the racing has fundamentally changed.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • How F1 drivers have lost their power - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
    Apr 26 2026

    On the latest episode of The Undercut, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and renowned F1 writer Mark Hughes discuss the topic of driver power. Many drivers on this year's grid have been notable critics of the 2026 regulations - including four-time champion Max Verstappen. So why didn't the drivers' initial skepticism over the regulations carry any weight and should they make a collective play for more power over future regulations? Those are two of the questions tackled in this wide-ranging chat.


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    51 mins
  • Tech Show: On location at Haas's TPC test + Gary's verdict on F1's pre-Miami rule tweaks
    Apr 24 2026

    For the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson hit the road, joining Haas for an intimate look at the team's recent TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) outing at Silverstone. They discuss the value of a TPC programme and give a sense of what happens on the day, as well as sharing general observations about how a team operates at a test of this nature.


    While on-site, Gary gives his verdict on F1's power unit rule tweaks, which will come into effect in Miami, and he also answers questions from listeners about damaged parts, turbo size and power unit penalties.


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    39 mins
  • We challenge F1 boss Stefano Domenicali on 2026's biggest problems
    Apr 23 2026

    In a very special episode of The Race F1 Podcast, Edd Straw and Jon Noble travel to F1's HQ in Biggin Hill to quiz F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali on the biggest criticisms of the 2026 rules from drivers, teams and the fans.


    Sat in Domenicali's office, Edd and Jon press the Italian on whether the recently agreed rule changes will fix 2026's problems, discuss the impact on fans, and ask him to explain what he sees as F1's future engine direction.


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    45 mins
  • F1's mid-season rule changes - what's been agreed and will it help?
    Apr 20 2026

    F1 teams and series bosses unanimously agreed a raft of changes to the 2026 regulations at a crunch meeting on Monday. But what has been decided, do the changes go far enough, and how big an impact will they have on the on-track action from Miami onwards?


    Edd Straw is joined by Jon Noble to tackle those questions...


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    36 mins