Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
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Motor Sport's weekly Formula 1 show: renowned grand prix editor Mark Hughes, presenter Bryn Lucas and guests explain what's really going on in F1, analysing the latest stories, from race results to tech breakthroughs and insight on upcoming topics. Read Mark every week at motorsportmagazine.com Plus: Scroll down the feed for other series from Motor Sport, including some of the biggest names in racing, including George Russell, Adrian Newey, Zak Brown, Sir Jackie Stewart and Mario Andretti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- 'Max Verstappen will be fastest in the Nürburgring 24 Hours!'
Mark Hughes analyzes Max Verstappen's participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, considering its impact on Verstappen's racing career and F1. The episode also touches upon Mercedes and Ferrari's strategies and addresses listener questions.
- Can V8 engines save F1? Why they really are set for a comeback
The Motor Sport F1 Show discusses the likely return of V8 engines to Formula 1 and the pressures facing driver George Russell ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The episode also touches on aerodynamics and energy deployment, with hosts addr…
- Why Fernando Alonso still has what it takes to be F1 champion
Mark Hughes believes Fernando Alonso, despite his age, possesses the necessary talent, adaptability, and drive to contend for an F1 world championship. The discussion also addresses the potential emergence of new frontrunners in the sport.
- F1 is being ruined: it's right to speak out
Mark Hughes and Matt Bishop discuss potential F1 rule changes and the criticism of artificial racing. The episode also covers the racing career of Michele Alboreto and addresses listener questions about F1 car speeds and electrical power.
- F1's 2026 relaunch: rule changes & engine upgrades unlocked
Mark Hughes analyzes the potential impact of F1's 2026 power unit rule changes, identifying likely winners and losers. The episode also covers the significance of ADUO and the reasons behind Max Verstappen's engineer's move to McLaren.
- Why new F1 rules have punished Max Verstappen
Two top F1 drivers punished by the new regulations — with two very different reactions. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc can’t race the way that they want to and Verstappen is threatening to quit. But Leclerc has built a team to help him…
- F1's youngest world champion? Why Antonelli is ready for title fight
Leading the F1 title race at the age of just 19, Kimi Antonelli would be the youngest world champion in history if he tops the table at the end of the season. He's not just there by luck either. As Mark Hughes explains in the latest episod…
- Newey and Aston Martin: the real story
It's all change at Aston Martin's F1 team — but all is not as it seems. Mark Hughes cuts through the noise to explain why Adrian Newey is set to step down as team principal; the clash at the top of the team that started it all; and why Jon…
- Why F1's found its happy place with the 2026 rules
Formula 1 found its happy place in Shanghai, says Mark Hughes. Can it recreate that sensational racing for the rest of the season? We look at why the Chinese Grand Prix was so much better than in the Australian round. Also: Can Kimi Antone…
- Under-fire F1 is set to change rules after just two races
One race into the season and Formula 1 is being criticised from fans and drivers alike over its "flawed" racing and safety fears under new rules. Now, change looks to be imminent, with F1 expected to tweak to its regulations before the thi…
- Why Aston F1 disaster reveals Newey's ambition
It would be easy to mock Aston Martin's disastrous start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, especially as its engine troubles are set to see the team retire early from the Australian Grand Prix. But, these early issues are simply an indication…
- Has Ferrari found the cleverest trick on the F1 grid?
The clever Ferrari design innovations revealed in F1 testing, plus: Is F1 about to water down its green ambitions to reduce lift-and-coasting in races? Mark reveals his early championship predictions, and your questions answered. More from…
- Sandbagging? Why Mercedes might be hiding its advantage in F1 testing
Which teams are sandbagging in F1 testing? Plus: Why drivers are going 20 mph slower than they need to in some corners; is F1 losing its way by trying to pelase the car manufacturers? And your questions answered. More from Mark Hughes and…
- The 'catastrophic' F1 engine verdict Mercedes fears in 2026
The latest on Mercedes' engine controversy. Plus: Audi's impressive sidepods; why drivers are having to rewire their brains; Jenson Button's new diplomatic role at Aston Martin; and more of your questions answered, including whether Daniel…
- AI strategies: F1's newest battleground?
Will having the best AI in F1 be more important than the best engine?; Adrian Newey's extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner's potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars. More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Luc…
- F1 testing surprise: why F1 drivers love new 2026 cars
The surprise verdict from the first days of 2026 Formula 1 testing; the mood at McLaren; how good really is Mercedes' power unit; and what next for Lewis Hamilton? In the very first episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, Mark Hughes and Bryn…
- Emerson Fittipaldi: Centenary Stories
In a little over an hour, two-time F1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi looks back on a glittering motor sport career: from his first trip to England and his F1 deal with Colin Chapman, to contending against the next generation of F1 drive…
- Sir Jackie Stewart: Centenary Stories
Sir Jackie Stewart joins Rob Widdows in the latest episode of our centenary series, celebrating 100 years of Motor Sport through the eyes of some of its greatest characters, In the space of an hour, the three-time F1 World Champion recalls…
- Derek Bell: Centenary Stories
Five-time Le Mans champion and three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona Derek Bell joins Rob Widdows for the latest in our special podcast series, celebrating 100 years of Motor Sport magazine. Bell, who earn…
- Dario Franchitti: Centenary Stories
Dario Franchitti is the latest to make an appearance on our special podcast series, celebrating 100 years of Motor Sport magazine. The Scot is one of Britain's most successful IndyCar drivers, claiming three Indianapolis 500 crowns and fou…
- Damon Hill: Centenary Stories
Damon Hill is Rob Widdows' latest guest in our special podcast series, celebrating 100 years of Motor Sport Magazine. The 1996 Formula 1 World Champion reflects on following his father's footsteps into the world of Grand Prix racing; drivi…
- John Watson: Centenary Stories
A five-time grand prix winner who partnered the likes of Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, John Watson came achingly close to winning the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship. He's Rob Widdows' latest guest in a special podcast series marking 100 y…
- Mario Andretti: Centenary Stories
F1 World Champion, four-time IndyCar title-holder and Daytona 500 winner, Mario Andretti is the first guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publication Andretti has been a regular in Motor…
- 2023 F1 season review pt 2 with Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith
There was one overwhelming Formula 1 winner in 2023, but who were the other stars aside from Max Verstappen and Red Bull? Motor Sport's F1 editor, Mark Hughes; racer and broadcaster Alex Brundle; and Motor Sport special contributor Damien…
- 2023 F1 season review pt 1 with Mark Hughes, Alex Brundle and Damien Smith
It was a season of overwhelming domination by Max Verstappen... and of intense competition in the chasing pack. What was the secret of Adrian Newey's rocketship Red Bull? What happened to Aston Martin's early challenge? And what is go…
- Podcast: Tom Kristensen — How I became Mr Le Mans
Nobody knows the secret of winning at Le Mans more than Tom Kristensen: winner of a record nine 24 Hour races at La Sarthe. In this podcast, recorded in front of a live audience ahead of the 2023 race, Mr Le Mans gives the inside track on…
- Dick Bennetts: Discovering Senna, Häkkinen’s hand signals and Mansell’s Mondeo
For over 50 years, Dick Bennetts has been central to some of racing's greatest stories. From giving Ayrton Senna his famous Formula 3 break, to communicating engineering feedback via hand signals with young prodigy Mika Häkkinen, and gaini…
- Tony Southgate: Creating an Indy 500 winner, the Lotus 78 and conquering Le Mans with Jaguar
For success matched only by sheer diversity, few can hold a light to engineering ace Tony Southgate, who joins Rob Widdows for our Engineering the Greats podcast series, produced in association with Scalextric. Designer of Bobby Unser's In…
- Leena Gade | Engineering the Greats at Le Mans
As trailblazers go in motor sport, there aren't many that can match up with the groundbreaking achievements of Leena Gade, who joins Rob Widdows for our Engineering the Greats podcast series, produced in association with Scalextric. On her…
- Gary Anderson: Jordan F1 designer on working with Hunt & Prost
Gary Anderson joins Rob Widdows for the latest in our Engineering the Greats podcast series. The former Jordan designer tells how he started working life as a builder, then got his big break in F1 with Brabham as an engineer. Moving on to…
- Steve Hallam: the engineer behind Senna, Mansell and Häkkinen F1 victories
Steve Hallam, who has worked with Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Mika Häkkinen joins Rob Widdows for another Engineering the Greats podcast in association with Scalextric. From race engineering Senna to his first wins in F1, to witnessin…
- Patrick Head | Engineering the Greats s2
Legendary F1 car designer Patrick Head returns to our Engineering the Greats podcast for series 2, produced in association with Scalextric. He picks up where he left off last time with the story of Williams' dominant 1993 season. Head pull…
- 2023 F1 season preview with Mark Hughes and Johnny Herbert
Can Max Verstappen win a third world championship? Will Mercedes be able to challenge Red Bull and Ferrari, and which of this year's three rookies will impress the most? Mark Hughes and Johnny Herbert join Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn and w…
- F1 team of the year 2022 with Allan McNish, Chris Medland and Lawrence Barretto
Red Bull won the F1 Constructors' Championship and powered Max Verstappen to the drivers' title too. But was it the best Formula 1 team in 2022? Our season review podcast shows why that question isn't as foolish as it sounds, as Le Mans ch…
- F1 race of the year 2022 with Jolyon Palmer, Chris Medland and Jack Nicholls
The 2022 F1 season delivered plenty of wheel-to-wheel racing in front of sell-out crowds, with unexpected twists and challenges regularly rearing their head. But which of the 22 races stands out above them all as the best grand prix of the…
- F1 driver of the year 2022 with Romain Grosjean, Chris Medland and Damien Smith
Can anybody apart from Max Verstappen claim to be the best F1 driver of 2022? Romain Grosjean thinks so as he, Chris Medland and Damien Smith delve into the details of which driver was most impressive throughout the grand prix season — irr…
- F1 overtake of the year 2022, with Jack Aitken, Chris Medland and Alex Jacques
Which F1 overtake stood out in a season of action-packed racing? Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken and Channel 4 Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques join Chris Medland to review the shortlist of brilliant and brave moments that had crowds…
- 2022 F1 season review with Mark Hughes, Chris Medland and Damien Smith
The season dawned with the launch of a new generation of Formula 1 cars and, 22 races later, saw Max Verstappen crowned world champion after a dominant season. But why did Ferrari's challenge falter — and why won't the team get the cure th…
- Anthony Davidson | My big break
For most racing drivers, the chance to step up to Formula 1 is the opportunity of their careers, but Anthony Davidson says that his first grand prix start is something he still regrets to this day. Speaking to Chris Medland in the final ep…
- Kevin Magnussen | My big break
When you're a Magnussen, the name alone can open doors, but you won't get through them, unless the talent's there. Kevin Magnussen is Chris Medland's latest guest on the My Big Break podcast, describing the key moments that shaped his care…
- Pierre Gasly | My big break
Newly confirmed as an F1 driver with AlphaTauri driver for 2023, Pierre Gasly is the latest guest on our My big break podcast series, looking at the key moments that brought him to where he is now. Gasly explains how he tried ice hockey an…
- Valtteri Bottas | My big break
If a young Valtteri Bottas and his dad hadn't spotted the sign for a go-kart race in Finland, then the Alfa Romeo driver may never have got on track, let alone partnered Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. In the latest podcast from our My big bre…
- Kamui Kobayashi | My big break
Kamui Kobayashi showed so much potential as a go-karting teenager that Toyota locked him into a ten-year racing contract at the age of 14. In our new My big break podcast episode, the Le Mans winner looks at the key moments that shaped his…
- Helio Castroneves | My big break
Helio Castroneves says that destiny guided his glittering IndyCar career that's crowned by a record-equalling four Indy 500 wins, but the path to glory was far from straightforward. He speaks to Chris Medland in the opening episode from se…
- Guenther Steiner | My big break
If it hadn't been for a long lunch with Niki Lauda, a willingness to swap grand prix racing for NASCAR, and a vision for a US F1 team, it's unlikely Guenther Steiner would have found himself leading Haas in Formula 1. In this episode from…
- Zak Brown | My big break
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is on a mission to return the Formula 1 team to title-winning form, while also seeking success in IndyCar, Extreme E and at Le Mans. In Motor Sport's latest My big break podcast series, he tells Chris Medland a…
- George Russell | My big break
George Russell joins Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate in 2022, after an acclaimed three years at Williams. In our latest My big break episode, the 23-year-old reveals how he went from racing as a karting hopeful to signing the contra…
- Alex Albon | My big break
Alex Albon has a second shot at Formula 1 with Williams this year, continuing his rocky journey from karting champion to the grand prix paddock. In our latest My Big Break podcast, he tells Chris Medland how he rose through the ranks of F3…
- 2021 F1 season review with Mark Hughes, Chris Medland and Damien Smith
Formula 1 produced a season like no other in 2021: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battled for the championship from the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix to the very final lap in Abu Dhabi. To look over the excitement, the drama, the many…
- Kimi Räikkönen | My Big Break
Kimi Räikkönen was racing go karts with no prospect of moving to cars when a contract offer arrived that looked too good to be true: a monthly salary and a route into single-seaters. In the latest episode from our My Big Break series, Räik…