The Autosport F1 Podcast

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F1 News: Sainz Gets Early Ferrari Testing, Alpine Racing Director and Perez Arrives At Red Bull Jan 22, 2021

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Carlos Sainz will sample a Ferrari F1 car at the Fiorano Circuit next week in a private test, his first time getting real-world experience of the Ferrari systems. Sainz will want to get embedded with the people and team environment. He will be driving the SF71H. Sainz joins the Maranello team at a time of rebuilding and, despite small changes to the 2021 cars, he will be up against a team mate who has a year of experience in the current car.
Plus we discuss what the management changes at Alpine F1 mean for their season, and what Perez can do in a Red Bull car which has the potential to win races in 2021.

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Why WRC Is Worth Watching: Interview with Peter Thul, WRC Director Jan 19, 2021

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For the first #ThinkingForward of 2021 we speak to WRC Director Peter Thul about the qualities needed to excel in rally, why WRC is backing F1’s strategy that hybrid engines and biofuels are the future rather than electric and why so many co-drivers end up running teams and federations.

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Senna's Greatest Title? 1991 Autosport Magazine Special Jan 18, 2021

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Welcome to our celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the 1991 motorsport season, which is also the subject of a special feature in this week's Autosport Magazine. 1991 was a special year for Formula 1 with new races in France and Spain, the arrival of Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen, new points allocations plus the first stop/go penalty.
In our 1991 special, we argue that Senna's campaign - both on and off track - make it the greatest of his F1 crowns, while Williams co-founder Patrick Head is brutally honest about his team's failings that season.
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Albon's Path Back To F1, Calendar Changes and Alpine's Interim Livery Jan 15, 2021

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Only a month since the end of the season, the Formula 1 world has been busy with news to digest. Alex Albon will be driving in DTM in 2021 whilst also attending F1 races as Red Bull Racing Reserve Driver. We look at how this will impact his F1 ambitions. What's the latest with the 2021 Formula 1 season calendar? Any how did fans react to Alpine unveiling an interim livery?
Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, Motorsport.com).

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Which driver will be Hamilton's F1 heir? Jan 11, 2021

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This week's Autosport podcast looks forward at Formula 1's future. There's no doubt Lewis Hamilton is currently F1's dominant force but, when he decides to stop driving, who can take his crown? It will be a tough act for anyone to follow but three of the drivers we've picked in this week's issue of Autosport magazine are discussed on the podcast. In Luke Smith's first cover for the magazine we look at why Sainz, Norris and Russell are our picks of the next generation.
Also on this show we review the 2020 Formula 2 season. The title was won by Mick Schumacher but it wasn't a season of domination from the eventual winner, compared to previous years of F2/GP2. However that doesn't mean we shouldn't be excited about the Schumacher name being back on the F1 grid in 2021, and the curious reason why it could be even better for 2022.
Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Kevin Turner (Editor-in-chief, Autosport).

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Major Team News and Calendar Updates - Welcome to 2021! Jan 08, 2021

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Earlier this week Autosport revealed that Suzuki team boss Davide Brivio would depart the reigning MotoGP championship squad and move to Renault's Alpine F1 Team. We ask if a change of management can position the newly rebranded team for success. With Marcin Budkowski leading the team, Pat Fry as Chassis Technical Director and
Rémi Taffin as Engine Technical Director, could they mount a challenge in 2021? Or is this more about 2022 and the new regulation changes?
Also this week, we talk about Williams changing philosophy and sharing more parts with the Mercedes F1 team. Plus with Australia's season-opener being postponed, Alex pitches his plan for why F1 should return to Silverstone much earlier in the season.
Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport) is joined by Luke Smith (F1 Reporter, Autosport) and Jonathan Noble (F1 Editor, Motorsport.com)

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F1 2020 Review Part 2 – The Top 50 Drivers Dec 31, 2020

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After intensive debate, we have finally ranked drivers from no fewer than 19 disciplines to bring you this order. Our expert championship correspondents have also offered up a host of stats, interviews with key figures and in-depth analysis to argue the strengths and weaknesses of each entry. We know the challenge of scoring drivers is invariably controversial, so if you agree or disagree with our Top 50 ranking, get in touch on social media.

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F1 2020 Review Part 1 – The Big Stories Dec 24, 2020

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The highs, the lows and everything in between. Autsoport's cast of editorial stars, including Alex Kalinauckas, Luke Smith, Jon Noble, Stuart Codling and Jessica McFadyen look back at the best and worst of 2020, plus look forward to what 2021 will hold ...

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Toto Wolff discusses the future of Formula 1, cost caps and more Dec 17, 2020

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With the retirement of Frank Williams this year, Toto Wolff is now the most successful active team principal in Formula One. His range of motorsport responsibilities for Mercedes also includes Formula E, where rivals BMW and Audi made shock withdrawal announcements recently. So how does the seven times world champion team boss see the future of both series and what is his view on what the motorsport of tomorrow will look like?

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Abu Dhabi GP Review Dec 14, 2020

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The Grand Prix season is run and won, and while the race may not have offered the biggest spectacle, there's plenty happening off the track to keep fans' interest high. Join the Autosport team for a detailed look at Abu Dhabi and beyond ...

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