The Autosport F1 Podcast

Max Verstappen has taken the honours in both the sprint and Grand Prix in Singapore. A sensational triple header for the Red Bull team sees them winning 2 of the 3 races, losing the first of 3 races by a whisker. Does this mean Red Bull has the fastest car? Stuart Codling and Kevin Turner discuss the talking points of the Grand Prix, with the main one being tyres and tyre wear, where it went wrong for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and of course Kimi Antonelli's seemingly unstoppable ability to be on the podium.Also in the discussion, the McLaren disaster and what could be done about it, praise for some mid-field standouts and the shambles that was FIA electronics in the rain.

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From what started as a boring Baku experience quickly got flipped on its head when the Williams of Alex Albon found the barrier, and the safety car was forced to come out, twice.

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Our celebration of Can-Am continues with a look at the category’s greatest drivers.

Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers. Even though it only lasted from 1966 until 1974, Can-Am produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track and attracted many of the world’s finest drivers.

In our second Can-Am top 10, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s best drivers.

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Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they dissect all the action from Round 14 of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

The brand-new Madrid circuit certainly caused a stir among drivers and fans, and we take a deep dive into the biggest talking points from its inaugural F1 weekend. From Kimi Antonelli’s stellar drive and championship extension to the fiery debate over whether the new street circuit is truly fit for modern F1 racing, we examine what worked, what didn’t, and where changes could be made.

We compare our thoughts with the feedback and suggestions from the drivers themselves, before breaking down all the key moments from the weekend.

Plus, we analyse Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s race strategy, Ferrari’s missed opportunities, and look ahead to the upcoming triple-header.

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Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers. 

The first Can-Am era only lasted from 1966 until 1974, but it produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track. The no-holds-barred ethos encouraged mighty machines and plenty of innovation. 

As part of our celebrations, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s greatest cars. And they do not agree on what should be number one… 

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Kimi Antonelli has pulled off a sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix, charging all the way from 19th on the grid to lead a Mercedes 1-2 at Monza. But right behind that historic drive, the fallout at Ferrari is dominating the headlines after a nightmare home race for the Scuderia.

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Who is the greatest Formula 1 driver over a single flying lap?

In this episode of the Autosport Top 10 podcast, host Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith to debate and rank the top 10 greatest qualifiers in Grand Prix history.

From 1,000+ horsepower turbo monsters and V10 screaming machines to modern ground-effect racers, the team weighs up ultimate raw pace, head-to-head team-mate records, career consistency across different eras, and qualifying in uncompetitive machinery.

Which drivers made the cut, who missed out, and who takes the undisputed crown at number one? Watch or listen to find out!

Have your say in the comments: Who is your all-time qualifying king?

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Marking 25 years since the passing of one of Formula 1's most iconic figures, Kevin Turner is joined by veteran motorsport journalist and author Maurice Hamilton for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ken Tyrrell. From his post-war timber and lumber business to discovering a young Jackie Stewart at a rainy Goodwood test, Ken Tyrrell carved out a legendary path as an independent team boss. In this episode, Maurice shares intimate personal memories of Tyrrell—who became a surrogate father figure in the paddock—exploring the highs of world championship glory with Matra and Cosworth, the audacious six-wheeled P34 project, and the painful controversies of the 1984 season.

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Lando Norris secured a commanding victory at Zandvoort as Formula 1 returned from the summer break with a strategic thriller at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.  

Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge to unpick how McLaren turned their weekend around after a difficult Sprint race, utilising tyre offset strategy to beat Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.  

We also hear trackside insight from Stuart Codling on what could be the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, dissect Ferrari's race pace versus their qualifying struggles, examine Liam Lawson's solid return to Red Bull following Max Verstappen's early crash, and break down Nico Hülkenberg's remarkable near-miss and points finish. 

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The summer break is over, and as Formula 1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, the Autosport team takes a moment to catch its breath and grade the class of 2026 so far.

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