The Inside Track

In this special episode of The Inside Track, Matt Majendie visits Red Bull Racing HQ for an in-depth conversation with Team Principal Christian Horner. With the F1 season at full throttle, Horner reflects on Max Verstappen’s performances — and whether he believes Max is the greatest driver in Red Bull history. He discusses the decision-making behind the driver lineup, the impact of Drive to Survive, and whether the media spotlight has outshone even his pop star wife. Horner also opens up about what keeps him motivated after two decades at the top — and why Red Bull’s next chapter, becoming an engine manufacturer in 2026, might be their greatest challenge yet.

This is part 1 of their chat, make sure to check out part 2, coming soon!

For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

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This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson
Executive Producer: James Cook
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Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie return with another high-octane episode of The Inside Track! This week, they dive into the drama of the Saudi GP — did Max deserve that penalty? What are Red Bull thinking? And what has happened to Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari? 

Plus, we crown this week’s prediction champ (spoiler: it’s not the AI), tease our upcoming sit-down with Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, and also prep Matt for his Miami trip with some American slang challenges!

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

Get involved with the show!

Email us: [email protected]
 
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This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson
Executive Producer: James Cook
Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Inside Track, Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie tackle a wild week in F1 — Are Red Bull in crisis? Did Oscar Piastri just announce himself as the main title contender? And is Verstappen really thinking about jumping ship?

We break down all the Bahrain drama, reveal who nailed their podium predictions (spoiler: not the AI), share heartwarming team radio moments from Ollie Bearman and learn all about the country of Bahrain. Matt shares what he’s hearing from inside Red Bull, and we look ahead to Saudi Arabia — what to expect from the track, the teams, and the chaos to come.

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

Get involved with the show! 


Email us: [email protected]
 
Follow us on social media:


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This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson
Executive Producer: James Cook
Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

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This week on The Inside Track, Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie break down all the action from the Japanese Grand Prix — from Max Verstappen’s clinical victory to McLaren’s tactics and Liam Lawson vs Yuki Tsunoda. There’s humble pie on the menu as Rick reacts to being embarrassed by AI in the predictions, plus the return of our cultural corner: Japanese phrases, this time with a feline twist. All that, plus a look ahead to Bahrain and your chance to get involved in next week’s predictions.

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

 Get involved with the show! 
 Email us: [email protected]
 

Follow us on social media:
 Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast
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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson

Executive Producer: James Cook

Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

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This week Matt takes us on a deep dive into the topic of race strategy. He does this with the help of two members of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, Principle Strategy Engineer Hannah Schmitz, and Head of Race Strategy Will Courtenay.

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

 Get involved with the show! 
 Email us: [email protected]
 

Follow us on social media:
 Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast
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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson

Video editing and social media: Georgina Revell

Executive Producer: James Cook 

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Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie react to the news of Red Bull driver Liam Lawson being dropped in favour of Racing Bull's Yuki Tsunoda. We also look at Ferrari’s shock disqualifications, shocking merchandise and Red Bull’s performance in China. Matt shares his exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Red Bull HQ, offering unique insights from the team’s strategists, and we learn what horse, horse, tiger, tiger means. This will be your new favourite expression!

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

 Get involved with the show! 
 Email us: [email protected]
 

Follow us on social media:
 Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast
 TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson

Video editing and social media: Evanie De Souza

Executive Producer: James Cook 

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Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards chew over events in Melbourne, get the gossip from the Red Bull garage, and look ahead to Shanghai.

The show was recorded before the sad news broke about Eddie Jordan. Matt and Rick will pay tribute to the F1 legend in next weeks show.

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

 Get involved with the show! 
 Email us: [email protected]
 

Follow us on social media:
 Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast
 TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

Producer: Nick Thomson

Video editing and social media: Evanie De Souza

Creative Director: James Cook 

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Experience the F1 season with unrivalled access to Red Bull Racing.

Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are big F1 fans and they might have just hit the jackpot.

For the entire season Matt is embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. He’ll be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

The 2025 season promises to be epic, with Verstappen going for his fifth title in a row. But the competition is fierce. Multi-time world champion Lewis Hamilton joins Charles Leclerc at Ferrari, McLaren is looking super-fast with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Mercedes has paired George Russell with rising star Kimi Antonelli.

Join Matt and Rick each week as they break down the latest F1 news, the backstage gossip, which driver is thriving and who’s under pressure. Get up close and personal with Red Bull as they battle to retain their standing as the fastest team on the planet. 

And between races, become an expert on what makes the difference between winning and losing in F1. Matt will be exploring the technical aspects of the sport – from car design and cornering, to understeer and oversteer, defensive driving and perfect overtaking. 

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Email: [email protected]

This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.