Best Exploding Head Sessions Podcasts (2025)

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F175 Duels - The Greatest Head to Head Battles In Formula 1 History Ranked! 49:50

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Autosport has joined forces with author Roger Smith to select the 100 greatest Formula 1 races ever. From over 1100 grands prix, we’ve broken our top picks into 10 categories and in this latest episode we discuss Duels – head-to-head clashes between some of the world’s greatest drivers. F1 writer and journalist Stuart Codling joins host Kevin Turne…

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP Review: How Norris held his nerve to scoop F1's biggest crown 53:18

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Lando Norris held his nerve in a tense showdown to become 2025 Formula 1 world champion. Title rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri did everything they could to wrest the crown, with the Red Bull driver taking his eighth GP victory of the season, but it wasn’t enough to stop the emotional Briton. Host Kevin Turner is joined by F1 journalists Stu…

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F175 Thrillers - The Most Dramatic Races In Formula 1 History Ranked! 43:58

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What are the greatest Formula 1 races of all time? That’s the question we take on in this new series celebrating 75 years of the world championship. Author Roger Smith and Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner have teamed up to select and rank the 10 greatest races across 10 different categories, and have asked some special guests to come along and g…

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F1 Qatar GP Review: Piastri’s Perfect Weekend Ruined 34:41

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The 2025 F1 title fight exploded at the Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen took a crucial victory after McLaren’s strategy error destroyed Oscar Piastri’s dominant weekend, while Lando Norris lost ground and Carlos Sainz delivered a shock podium for Williams.In this Autosport F1 Podcast, we break down McLaren’s Qatar GP strategy disaster, Verstappen’…

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F1 Las Vegas GP Review: Verstappen Dominates as McLaren Double DSQ Explodes the Title Fight 56:46

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Join the Autosport F1 Podcast team as they break down a dramatic Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen dominated every lap for his sixth win of the season, while both McLarens were disqualified for excessive plank wear—shaking up the championship fight and handing podium spots to Mercedes’ George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Ronald Vord…

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F1 Brazil GP Review: How Norris Took Control in Brazil 55:16

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Lando Norris dominated the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend at Interlagos, taking both the sprint and main race victories to claim his seventh win of the season. Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed with a career-best P2, holding off a charging Max Verstappen, who stormed from the pitlane to the podium.Join Jake Boxall-Legge, Haydn Cobb, and Kev…

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F1 Mexican GP Review: Lando Norris Sparks a Three-Way Title Fight! 46:29

1M ago46:29

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Lando Norris's victory at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has sent him to the top of the driver standings, which means the three-way title fight is very much on! Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner, alongside writers Jake Boxall-Legge and Ronald Vording, break down all the action from the F1 Mexican Grand Prix, including Driver Ratings and the …

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Verstappen is Inevitable? - F1 2025 US GP Review 39:09

2M ago39:09

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As the gap narrows in the drivers' championship, Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner, and Autosport writers Stuart Codling and Jake Boxall-Legge break down all the action over the US Grand Prix weekend in Austin, including a rating for the top 10 drivers and the one thing that left Kev "On the Limiter" after the weekend. 00:00 Introduction 01:58…

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Spa Drama Recap & What to Expect in Hungary! | F1 2025 Review & Preview 43:59

4M ago43:59

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After an 80 minute rain delay and a brief spell on the Intermediates, it was Oscar Piastri that beat Lando Norris at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, and pushed the Australian's lead at the top of the Championship to 16 points. Stuart Codling sits down with Haydn Cobb and Ronald Vording to break down where it went wrong for Norris, the polarising weeke…

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Emergency Podcast: Christian Horner SACKED by Red Bull Racing 42:26

5M ago42:26

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After 20 years of service as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has been sacked by the team with immediate effect, with Laurent Meikes replacing Horner as Red Bull CEO, and Alan Permane taking Meikes’ job as Racing Bulls Team Principal. In a special edition of the James Allen on F1 Podcast, James is joined in the studio to analyse …

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Hulkenberg's First Podium As Norris Wins At Home - F1 2025 British GP Review 34:30

5M ago34:30

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The British Grand Prix didn’t disappoint, with a dream victory for Lando Norris, beating teammate Oscar Piastri after the Australian picked up a 10-second penalty for erratic driving behind the Safety Car. But the star of the show was Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg, who after 15 years and 239 starts in Formula 1, finally got his first podium finish. Auto…

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Is It Over For Verstappen's Title Hopes? - F1 2025 British GP Preview 31:26

5M ago31:26

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Kevin Turner sits down with Motorsport.com Editor-In-Chief Ben Hunt and F1 Writer Ronald Vording to discuss all the action from the Austrian Grand Prix, and look ahead to this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. On the bill, the quality of the McLaren fight, and whether they will keep letting Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fight each other…

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"We're On Track" - Cadillac Boss Graeme Lowdon on Team's 2026 Preparations 13:09

5M ago13:09

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In an one-to-one interview, Motorsport.com Editor-In-Chief Ben Hunt sits down with Team Principal of the Cadillac F1 Team; Graeme Lowdon, to check in their progress with their debut race less than 250 days away. In the interview, Graeme talks about why he’s championing diversity as the builds the infrastructure of the team, the two-year long applic…

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Can McLaren Break Max's Austrian Grip? - F1 2025 Austrian GP Preview 36:20

6M ago36:20

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Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to preview this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. The trio review a busy week of news, with James Vowles in for the long-term at Williams, but Renault CEO Luca De Meo leaving Alpine. What will it do for their respective futures? There's also a deep dive into who…

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Norris Hits Piastri as Russell Wins - F1 2025 Canadian GP Review 49:32

6M ago49:32

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Stuart Codling sits down with Filip Clereen and Ronald Vording to review a climatic Canadian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris’ late hit on Oscar Piastri dominating the headlines. Included in the video is a live reaction from Sunday night from Mark Mann-Bryans and Ben Hunt from trackside, and debate amongst themselves on whether Norris should have been…

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Max Verstappen's Last Chance? - F1 2025 Canadian GP Preview 30:28

6M ago30:28

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Stuart Codling, Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Clereen sit down to preview this weekend’s 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. First, they deal with the breaking news of the 2026 F1 Calendar being revealed, with six races in seven weeks schedule to close out a busy 24-race season, and Madrid replacing Imola in September. There’s also discussion on Ferrari and wh…

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Can Ferrari Three-Peat? - 2025 24 Hours Of Le Mans Preview 28:24

6M ago28:24

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A bonus podcast here to help preview the greatest race of them all, the 24 Hours of Le Mans! If you want even more WEC coverage, check out the Autosport Racing Podcast channel for more! Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Sportscar Correspondent Gary Watkins to preview the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours. Gary points out why Ferrari and Toy…

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Verstappen Backtracks On Controversial Pass - F1 2025 Spain GP Review 34:42

6M ago34:42

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Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Haydn Cobb and Filip Cleeren to review what was a shocking end to the Spanish Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s crash into George Russell tops the billing as the trio ponder whether Max truly hit George intentionally, whether the 10-second penalty was an appropriate punishment for his act. And was Re…

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Can Monaco Be Saved? - F1 2025 Monaco Review/Spain Preview 23:13

7M ago23:13

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Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with News Editor Ed Hardy and Business Correspondent Mark Mann-Bryans to review the controversial 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Lando Norris’ brilliant pole lap and victory are mentioned, but the mandatory 2-stopper becomes the mai…

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Can F1 Create Monaco Magic? - F1 2025 Imola Review/Monaco Preview 41:08

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Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Ronald Vording to review F1's final race in Imola, as well as look ahead to this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion on the show includes how Red Bull's latest upgrade package made the difference as Max Verstappen led from Turn 2 to victory, how the new C6 tyre affected…

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My Favourite F1 Season - #1: Karun Chandhok's 1997 33:02

7M ago33:02

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As a sneak-peek into the first episode of a brand new series on the Autosport Retro Podcast channel, Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with journalists, broadcasters and friends of the show to discuss what they think is their favourite F1 season of all-time. On Episode 1, we have former F1 driver, turned historic racer and broadcaster, Karun C…

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Who Will Win Imola's Final Showdown? - F1 2025 Emilia-Romagna Preview 27:26

7M ago27:26

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Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge, Stuart Codling and Ben Hunt to preview this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna GP, in what could be the final Grand Prix at the iconic Imola circuit. With its contract status up in the air, has F1 outgrown the track? Also included in our preview - Is it too early for McLaren to play team orders with the threat o…

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Oliver Oakes Resigns At Alpine as Franco Colapinto Replaces Jack Doohan 35:44

7M ago35:44

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In a special edition of the podcast, Dre Harrison sits down with F1 writer Jake Boxall-Legge and News Editor Haydn Cobb to break down two shock stories from Alpine's F1 Team. Last night, Oliver Oakes has resigned as Alpine team principal with immediate effect, with executive advisor Flavio Briatore taking his duties on an interim basis. Flavio rele…

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F1 2025 Miami GP Sunday: Piastri Dominates and Ferrari's Radio Meltdown 10:38

7M ago10:38

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Emily Selleck review an entertaining 2025 Miami Grand Prix. It was a dominant display at the front from McLaren with Oscar Piastri winning, with the team finishing over 30 seconds ahead of any other car. Emily and Mark review how McLaren beat polesitter Max Verstappen and ask questions of Lando Norris' timid combat with the Dut…

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F1 2025 Miami GP Saturday: Norris Wins Chaotic Sprint After Kimi's Historic Pole 11:37

7M ago11:37

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Ben Hunt sit down to discuss the weekend so far for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix from the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. It's been a hectic weekend so far, with Kimi Antonelli making history as the sports youngest ever pole-sitter in any format. Ben and Mark discuss the incredible achievement at length and talk about the vindicatio…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Sunday: Piastri Wins Via Lap 1 Verstappen Clash 13:03

8M ago13:03

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren wrap-up their coverage of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with reviewing a race that started with a controversial Lap 1 flashpoint. The pair discuss Max Verstappen cutting the opening chicane, the five second time penalty that may have cost him a chance at victory, and the Dutchman's muted reaction to the punish…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Saturday: Verstappen Pips Piastri to Pole 14:04

8M ago14:04

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Clereen review qualifying day for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen shocked with a stunning pole lap to beat Oscar Piastri by just one hundredth of a second. Mark and Filip debate whether it was good as his Suzuka pole lap, as well as whether McLaren's pace advantage may have been exaggerated. Also, a de…

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Friday: Norris and Hamilton's Game Of Confidence 11:21

8M ago11:21

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren review the key storylines from practise for Day 2 of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Confidence seems to be the word of the day coming out of Jeddah, as Mark and Filip talk about a more competitive day's running from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and a crash from Yuki Tsunoda towards the end of the night. There's …

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F1 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Thursday: Verstappen Squashes Exit Talk 11:54

8M ago11:54

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Filip Cleeren sit down to discuss the best of media day at the Jeddah Corniche circuit for Day 1 of the Saudi Arabian GP. The biggest story of the day involved Max Verstappen dismissing the idea of leaving Red Bull after the panic meeting the team had in Bahrain. There's also reaction to Max disagreeing with team boss Christian…

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Sunday: Piastri Wins As Norris Jump Starts 14:57

8M ago14:57

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Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren wrap up their coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Oscar Piastri won with a dominant showing. Stuart and Filip discuss whether this was Oscar's greatest win yet and debate Lando Norris' mentality after a time penalty for a jump start led to a scruffy race and a third-placed finish. There's also a chat about …

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Saturday: Piastri On Pole As Norris Slips To Third Row 11:14

8M ago11:14

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Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren sit down to review what was a hectic Qualifying day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Together, they review what was Oscar Piastri's second pole position of the season, and explain how his teammate Lando Norris was so far back in comparison. There's also an explainer as to why Alex Albon was denied a chance to run in …

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Friday: McLaren Dominates As V10's Shot Down 10:17

8M ago10:17

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Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren continue their coverage from the Sakhir International Circuit for Day 2 of the Bahrain Grand Prix. McLaren was comfortably quickest across practice, but team principal Andrea Stella has rebuked those claims, even accusing some of their rivals of "gamesmanship". Stuart and Filip give their opinion on the state of pla…

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F1 2025 Bahrain GP Thursday: Pressure Mounts On FIA as Reid Resigns 9:39

8M ago9:39

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Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren begin their coverage of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix with reaction to media day at the Bahrain International Circuit. Stuart and Filip react to the day's breaking news that Robert Reid, Deputy President for Sport within the FIA and part of President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership team, resigned from his post, citi…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Sunday: Verstappen Holds Off Norris For The Win 10:15

8M ago10:15

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge wrap-up their coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix in what was a tense battle at the front between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Mark and Jake review the "if's and but's" of the race, as to whether McLaren should have been more aggressive on strategy, or if Norris' trip across the grass on pit…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Saturday: Verstappen Steals Pole As McLaren Stumble 13:29

8M ago13:29

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge review Qualifying on Day 3 of their Japanese Grand Prix coverage from the Suzuka International Circuit. It was a stunning lap from Max Verstappen that took pole position ahead of both McLaren drivers, despite the Dutchman having no purple "fastest" sector times. Mark and Jake talk about how well Max had hooked…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Friday: Four Red Flags Disrupt Practice as Doohan Crashes 13:55

8M ago13:55

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from Suzuka for Day 2 of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, with Friday practice generating plenty of headlines. Jake and Mark talk about the four red flags that disrupted FP2, including two for the grass on the side of the circuit catching fire, a spin into the gravel for Fernando Alonso at the first Degner…

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F1 2025 Japan GP Thursday: F1 Reacts To The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap 13:27

8M ago13:27

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Mark Mann-Bryans and Jake Boxall-Legge report from the Suzuka International Circuit for media day at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Unsurprisingly, the main story is Red Bull and Racing Bulls' driver swap of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, which is the key protagonists' first chance to talk directly to the media on the issue. The pair discuss Lawson's…

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Analysis: Will The Lawson/Tsunoda Swap Fix Red Bull Racing? 21:24

9M ago21:24

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In one of the most shocking driver moves in recent history, Liam Lawson is heading back to Racing Bulls after just two Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing, with former teammate Yuki Tsunoda heading the other way and making his Red Bull debut at next week’s Japanese Grand Prix. In a special podcast, Stuart Codling sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Al…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Sunday : Leclerc, Gasly, Hamilton DQ'ed, Piastri Dominates 13:12

9M ago13:12

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording wrap up their coverage of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, from the Shanghai International Circuit, as McLaren dominated proceedings with their 50th 1-2 finish, with Oscar Piastri winning ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell. Alex gives a review of the action, why he agreed with Oscar calling it his "most complet…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Saturday: Hamilton's First Sprint Win, Piastri On Pole 13:13

9M ago13:13

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit after a busy Saturday at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The pair start by discussing Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's first-ever Sprint victory, Lewis's playing down of the achievement, and what could be learnt from the action on track, such as the intense tyre wear and ch…

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Friday: Lewis Hamilton's First (Sprint) Pole In Red 12:47

9M ago12:47

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. In a surprise, it’s a Sprint Pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole winner of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex and Ronald explain why the “peaky” nature of the Ferrari may …

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F1 2025 Chinese GP Thursday: Eddie Jordan, 1948-2025 12:45

9M ago12:45

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review media day for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, and it begins on a sombre note as the sport pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, the former team boss of Jordan F1 and broadcaster who passed away this morning at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with prostate ca…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Sunday: Norris Pips Verstappen In Chaotic Opener 9:03

9M ago9:03

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Ben Hunt and Emily Selleck wrap up their coverage of the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park as Lando Norris would take a victory by less than a second ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Ben and Emily chat about the battle at the front, including the Norris/Verstappen fight at the beginning and end of the race, and the key role Oscar Piastri pl…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Saturday - McLaren Locks Out Front Row, Lawson Out In Q1 10:58

9M ago10:58

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Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck review a hectic Qualifying day in Melbourne as McLaren lock out the front row for the Australian Grand Prix. The pair review McLaren's excellence, and why Max Verstappen isn't too phased with starting in third place for tomorrow's race. There's also a discussion on Ferrari struggling as they sit on the fourth row, Yu…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Friday: Leclerc Narrowly On Top As Bearman Crashes 12:31

9M ago12:31

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Ben Hunt and Filip Cleeren report from the paddock after Practice Friday at the Australian Grand Prix. Between them, they analyse the battle at the front of the field as Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions ahead of the McLarens, with the latter still looking strong regarding race pace. There's also a discussion on where Red Bull fit in, a…

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F1 2025 Australian GP Thursday - How The Drivers Are Taking The Pressure? 7:59

9M ago7:59

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Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck report straight from the Albert Park paddock for Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. How are the rookies dealing with the pressure of their first race build-up? And how are the Australian drivers, Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri dealing with very different pressures at a home race, and with the Australian media? F…

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Autosport Launches Three New Podcast Channels! 4:42

9M ago4:42

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Autosport has diversified its podcast offerings by launching three new channels as part of the Motorsport Network’s expanded coverage. If you like your podcasts, you’re likely already subscribed to the ever-so-slightly renamed Autosport F1 Podcast, so if you’re here for F1, stay right there exclusively for all of our content. This will include news…

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The Autosport National Podcast - What To Look Forward To In 2025 35:04

9M ago35:04

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Kevin Turner sits down with Stephen Lickorish and special guest and Autosport National contributor Marcus Pye to chat about the racing series they're most looking forward to amongst the domestic scene in 2025. There's chat about British GT with Rob Collard going for a third series title with new teammate Hugo Cook at Barwell Motorsport. The strengt…

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Ferrari Locks Out Podium - WEC 2025 Qatar 1812km Review 47:25

9M ago47:25

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Kevin Turner sits down with Gary Watkins to review the opening round of the 2025 World Endurance Championship, the Qatar 1812km from the Losail International Circuit. Gary breaks down what led to Ferrari’s runaway victory, the first for the factory team outside of the Le Mans 24 Hours, in a massive podium lockout, as well as the impact the Balance …

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F1 2025 Testing Day 3 - Are McLaren Early Favourites? 12:33

10M ago12:33

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Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording sit down and review the action from Bahrain as the third and final day of testing comes to an end. Alex reviews the teams who didn't leave a positive impression, including a U-turn on the state of Aston Martin after a difficult final day and Fernando Alonso sitting out after illness, as well as why Sauber could b…