The Race held an awards vote with a difference to mark the end of the 2020 F1 season, with fans voting in a series of categories on our YouTube channel. In this special video podcast, which can be listened to or watched, we discuss the various categories. Glenn Freeman and Scott Mitchell join Edd Straw to discuss it
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Your F1 season verdict

If something happens in Formula 1 racing, The Race F1 Podcast has got you covered. Featuring renowned F1 journalists Edd Straw, Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm, Ben Anderson and more, we’ll bring you unbeatable insight from the ground at every F1 race, including the inside line on the latest breaking Formula 1 news and gossip, informed debate about the biggest topics, and in-depth analysis after each grand prix.

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Edd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes and Glenn Freeman to host a selection of questions from The Race Members' Club, including ones on whether Max Verstappen is undervalued by fans, why Oscar Piastri has underwhelmed so far this season, and whether Aston Martin would ever drop Lance Stroll.
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Is Piastri slumping? Is Verstappen undervalued by fans? We answer your questions

Edd Straw (in Shanghai) is joined by Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm to discuss the Chinese Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen. They discuss why Red Bull's advantage was so big, how McLaren's Lando Norris was able to emerge as best of the rest, where Ferrari's pace disappeared to, and why Lewis Hamilton's weekend was so up and down. And as ever, they also answer a sackful of questions from listeners.

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Chinese GP: The key to Norris' stunning pace - and why Ferrari's challenge faded

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss F1's long-awaited return to China, with the Shanghai International Circuit set to play host to a first Grand Prix since 2019. They discuss what fans should expect from the circuit and the event, which includes the first sprint race of the season. After that, Edd, Mark and Scott discuss the latest on Andretti's plans to get onto the F1 grid, with the American team recently opening a new facility in Silverstone.

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Why F1’s return to China promises unpredictability

Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and special guest Lawrence Barretto, correspondent and presenter for F1.com and Channel 4 F1, to discuss the news that Fernando Alonso has re-committed his future to Aston Martin, with the Spaniard signing a multi-year deal. Our trio discuss why both parties were keen to take this step, ask what they can realistically achieve together, and address whether Alonso's age might impact their potential. After that, Edd, Ben and Lawrence take a look at how Alonso's signing affects the rest of the driver market for 2024, before turning their attention back to Aston Martin and assessing the team's long-term potential.

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Alonso commits to Aston Martin - but what can they achieve together?

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill to tackle a range of topics posed by listeners, including whether Verstappen's dominance means that he'll be rusty in wheel-to-wheel situations in the future. There are also questions on Hamilton's motivation level, Lance Stroll's future, and more!

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