The Race F1 Podcast

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What each F1 team needs to improve with its 2021 car Feb 08, 2021

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With Formula 1’s launch season getting under way next week, we run through the 10 teams and their priorities for their not-so-new cars. Scott Mitchell, Mark Hughes and Gary Anderson join Edd Straw to give their verdicts
For more on 2021's launch season and expectations of each team from The Race:
Gary Anderson: Writing off 2021 to focus on 2022 is foolhardy https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-anderson-writing-off-2021-to-focus-on-2022-is-foolhardy/
How Williams will tackle its 2021 recovery dilemma - https://the-race.com/formula-1/how-williams-will-tackle-its-2021-f1-dilemma/
The short-term pain AlphaTauri's 60% windtunnel move may cause - https://the-race.com/formula-1/the-short-term-pain-alphatauris-60-windtunnel-move-may-cause/
Aston Martin spends tokens on new survival cell - https://the-race.com/formula-1/aston-martin-spends-f1-tokens-on-new-survival-cell/
What actually happens at an F1 seat fitting - https://the-race.com/formula-1/what-actually-happens-at-an-f1-seat-fitting/
VIDEO: The new F1 2021 rules that are worrying Mercedes most - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAV7By7ekY

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Charles Leclerc: future champion or over-rated? Feb 01, 2021

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Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to delve into Charles Leclerc’s qualities as an F1 driver, and explain whey they rate him so highly

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Ask Gary Anderson: Why does Ferrari get correlation wrong? Jan 27, 2021

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Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even Colin McRae.

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Can Perez & Sainz defy their number two status? Jan 25, 2021

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New Red Bull signing Sergio Perez and Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz are already well-advanced with their preparations for the 2021 season. But can they upset the established order in their respective teams, and what exactly do we mean by number two driver? Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss two of the most intriguing transfers heading into the new campaign.

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Button’s Williams F1 comeback! Jan 22, 2021

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Jenson Button returns to the Williams team he drove for in his rookie F1 season in 2000 having agreed to take up a role as ‘special advisor’. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to discuss what Button’s new job involves

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Battle of the rebrands: Aston's early win over Alpine Jan 18, 2021

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Both Alpine and Aston Martin have been in the headlines already, with a big contrast in the early impressions of the new-look teams. Gary Anderson, Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to discuss their prospects

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What to expect from Honda in 2021 Jan 11, 2021

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We answer listener questions on a variety of topics related to the upcoming 2021 F1 season, including the expectations for Honda’s final season in F1, Lance Stroll’s position at Aston Martin, the impact of the aero changes and much more. Scott Mitchell and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to give you all the answers

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Australian GP set to be postponed Jan 04, 2021

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The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed given the impracticality of F1 personnel meeting the quarantine requirements on arrival. Scott Mitchell joins Edd Straw to explain that - and the latest news about Alex Albon's racing programme.

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F1 2021: The big stories Jan 01, 2021

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We look ahead to the upcoming Formula 1 season with a look at the big talking points of 2021, from whether Red Bull can challenge Mercedes and Ferrari’s hopes of third, to the expectations for Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso at Alpine. Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to start the countdown to F1 2021, with an unexpected guest appearance from Baxter the dog.

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Gary Anderson's F1 2020 team review Dec 26, 2020

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Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to give his verdict on all 10 F1 teams' performances during the 2020 Formula 1 season. This was originally released as an episode of The Gary Anderson F1 Show Podcast

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