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...

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. Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they analyse the race, where George Russell was dominant, but only won the race by 0.196 seconds. They also discuss the harsh penalty invoked by Lando Norris for Franco Colapinto, and more from the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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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 comp...

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. Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge get straight into Ferrari's torment in front of the Tifosi, unpacking Charles Leclerc’s race-ending crash at Parabolica and another baffling tyre strategy that left Lewis Hamilton helpless. They also dive into the Mercedes garage to analyse the tyre calls under the Virtual Sa...

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...

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...

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 earl...

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. Join host Kevin Turner alongside Autosport's Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith as they dive into the mid-season F1 driver ratings. Using the latest Autosport Magazine grades from Oleg Karpov as their benchmark, the panel debates who has shone, who is struggling, and who still needs to do their homework.

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Kimi Antonelli is putting in a fantastic sophomore Formula 1 campaign, but what about the greatest rookie seasons in grand prix history?

We’ve already picked out the best F1 title-winning campaigns and the best performances not to land the crown. Now it’s time to select the best seasons by F1 rookies.

Host Kevin Turner runs through his latest top 10, under the expert eye of experienced F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton. Will you agree with our ranking?

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Champion incumbent Lando Norris and McLaren finally broke through for their first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix! Max Verstappen in second, and another valuable podium for championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the rostrum, with what is considered a disappointing day for Ferrari. From George Russell's recovery from an anti-stall issue at the start, to the somewhat resurgent Aston Martin, Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge breaks down the weekend!

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Stuart Codling joins Autosport's editor-in-chief, Kevin Turner for another in depth review of the Formula 1 weekend in Spa. It was another nail biter at the iconic circuit with plenty of action from qualifying through to the race. We go through all the key points, such as Lewis Hamilton's potentially unjust penalty after contact with Mercedes' George Russell on lap 1, should it have been a racing incident and what issues did Russell actually have. Andrea Kimi Anrtonelli put on another stellar performance fighting off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who seems to be on great form as of late, and Red Bull's...

In the last of our series selecting the best Formula 1 drivers of each decade, we’re looking at the 2010s.

The decade started with Red Bull domination during the 2.4-litre V8 era before Mercedes took control with the arrival of turbo-hybrid power. With an increasing number of races, the tallies chalked up by the top runners were impressive.

Current F1 journalist Jake Boxall-Legge is the guest assessing the ranking put together by host Kevin Turner.

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Ranking F1's Best Drivers of the 2000s

Autosport editor-in-chief Kevin Turner is joined by senior writer Stuart Codling and former F1 driver turned broadcaster Karun Chandhok to debate and rank the finest talents of Formula 1's 2000s era.

From Ferrari's all-conquering superteam years to the rise of a new generation of stars, the panel discusses the drivers who shaped the decade — including the sport's greatest legends like Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso, plus a look at those who narrowly missed out.

The 2026 British Grand Prix delivered one of the most talked-about weekends of the Formula 1 season, with strategy debates, late-race drama, and a shock resurgence from Ferrari emerging as the defining story from Silverstone.

In this post-race analysis, Jake Boaxall-Legge joins Kevin Turner to break down all the key talking points from a chaotic Sunday in Formula 1 at the 2026 British Grand Prix. At the centre of the championship narrative is Andrea Kimi Antonelli, whose title charge suffered another setback amid growing pressure and a difficult weekend that raises serious questions about momentum in the 2026 season.

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The 1990s were a monumental, transitional decade for Formula 1. The stars at the beginning of the decade were virtually all gone by its end, and the tragic weekend at Imola in 1994 led to significant rule changes that forever altered the sport. In this episode, Kevin Turner is joined by Autosport journalist Stuart Codling and ex-F1 driver and Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok to debate, select, and rank the definitive top 10 F1 drivers of the 1990s. To build the list, the panel evaluates each driver strictly on their performance within the decade. The criteria? Their level of success, the machinery...

As the Formula 1 circus heads to the British Grand Prix, we take a look at one of Silverstone’s most famous races. 

The 1987 British GP provided a dramatic duel between Williams team-mates and championship rivals Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of F1’s greatest passes. 

In the latest episode of our From the Archive series, host Kevin Turner is joined by Maurice Hamilton and Damien Smith – both were there on that day in July 1987 but had very different viewpoints. 

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George Russell has returned to the top of the rostrum, his first win since the opening race of the season, followed by Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Host Kevin Turner dives into the action with Jake Boxall-Legge, and some input from Stuart Coddling, to break down an interesting Austrian Grand Prix. As well as the biggest stories of the day, we look forward to the British Grand Prix.

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Formula 1 gathered more momentum during the 1980s, its leading runners becoming superstars and manufacturer involvement pushing technology forward. There were many great races and top performers, but we’re continuing our challenge of selecting and ranking the leading drivers of each F1 decade. As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevity and how highly the drivers were rated by their contemporaries. Success outside the relevant decade is not considered.

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Lewis Hamilton has done it! The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has won a grand prix for Ferrari.

Host Kevin Turner and guest Stuart Codling delve into how Hamilton was able to beat Mercedes duo George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

As well as Ferrari’s recent upgrades, we look at the bold three-stop strategy to see if Hamilton could have won without the virtual safety car, assess McLaren’s progress and pick out some other star performers in Spain.

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Autosport's Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, analysing the biggest winners and losers, the latest FIA ADUO updates, and a race packed with controversy. The weekend belonged to Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who secured his fifth consecutive victory after Max Verstappen's race was compromised by engine issues at the start. The young Italian controlled proceedings from the front and held his nerve through a standing restart following Charles Leclerc's heavy crash and the resulting red flag. Monaco also delivered plenty of post-race drama, with investigations and penalties creating uncertainty right up to the chequered...

It feels like our series on the top Formula 1 drivers of each keeps decade gets harder. More races and drivers make the selection tougher and the 1970s is no exception.

As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevity and how highly the drivers were rated by their contemporaries. Success outside the relevant decade is not considered.

Perhaps the greatest absentee in this list is four-time 1970s GP winner Gilles Villeneuve. He was undoubtedly one of the best drivers by the end of the decade but was only ju...

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will be remembered for its chaos, freneticism and a dominant fourth win in a row for Kimi Antonelli. Kevin Turner is joined by jake-Boxall Legge to analyse and dissect the action.

From the early race battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, to the disaster that was McLaren. Midfield heroes who shone, and a certain Ferrari that didn't, and of course, another that did, with Lewis Hamilton's epic charge on Max Verstappen.

We also look to the next race, the jewel in the crown of F1, the Monaco Grand Prix and...

Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with renowned motorsport writer Maurice Hamilton to revisit one of Formula 1’s most extraordinary flashpoints – the drivers’ strike at the 1982 South African Grand Prix. As tensions simmered between the drivers and the FIA, the introduction of controversial superlicence terms by president Jean-Marie Balestre prompted a united response from the grid. Led by Niki Lauda, the drivers took a stand that would see them barricade themselves in protest, exposing deep fractures in the sport’s governance and a breakdown in communication that defined the standoff. Hamilton and Turner explore how the dispute unfolded, the hastily...

The 2007 season was one of the most contentious in Formula 1 history, and the ‘Spygate’ scandal was its biggest story. 

In the latest of our new From the Archive series, experienced F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton – who witnessed the events in the paddock as they unfolded – and host Kevin Turner look back at the time when a Ferrari employee handed sensitive documents to McLaren’s chief designer, triggering a series of events that would also involve Fernando Alonso and result in the biggest fine in F1 history. 

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By definition, winning a Formula 1 championship requires excellence and a consistently high level of performance. But which are the best of the best from the 76 drivers’ title successes so far?  

When it comes to the crunch, we’ve favoured crowns won with cars that weren’t the best over dominant seasons. While pumping in win after win in the best car is harder than the greats make it look and some campaigns have been near perfection, there is something special about a fight against the odds, which pushes the drivers to dig deep, particularly when that effort is rewarded. <...

In this episode of the Autosport F1 show, Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a wild third round that saw Kimi Antonelli claim his second win of the season for Mercedes, officially becoming the youngest driver ever to lead the World Championship standings.

But while Antonelli celebrates, the "new era" regulations are facing their biggest safety test yet. We dive deep into the massive 50G shunt between Oli Bearman and Franco Colapinto that has the paddock—and Andrea Stella—sounding the alarm.

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Motorsport fans know that the best performers aren’t always rewarded with a title at season’s end. Unreliability, misfortune, bizarre scoring systems and inferior equipment can combine to deny drivers even when they are at the top of their game. 

For this list, we have picked out Formula 1’s greatest all-season performances by drivers who didn’t win the championship. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the champions from those years were unworthy; it’s more about highlighting star campaigns that went unrewarded.  

We’ve taken into account the machinery at their disposal, standout drives, the amount of...

Formula 1 cars are very reliable now – even when new rules arrive – but there have been plenty of drivers robbed of victory over the 75 years of the world championship, and we’ve decided to pick out the best unrewarded efforts. 

For our latest Autosport Top 10, we’ve prioritised those performances in which the driver was denied through no fault of their own. The circumstances of the defeat and the timing of the drama have also been considered, as have the overall quality of the drive itself and the significance of the failure. 

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Welcome to the Autosport F1 Chinese GP Review! Host Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge dive into the action-packed second Grand Prix of F1's new era in China. From historic maiden victories to fiery debates over the new regulations, there is plenty to unpack from the Shanghai circuit. We also hear directly from the paddock with Stuart Codling's on-the-ground insights.

The team also discussed Lewis Hamilton's first podium in red following a thrilling battle with Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen's second DNF of the year, which fuelled his frustration with the new "Mario Kart" style regulations. They...

The 2026 F1 season kicked off with a dramatic race in Melbourne, showcasing new regulations and fierce competition. In this episode, Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Autosport writers Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to analyse the race highlights, technical insights, and emerging contenders, giving you a comprehensive breakdown of the first race of the year.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the 2026 Melbourne GP and race highlights
02:24 - Weekend impressions from trackside reporter Stuart Codling
03:52 - Public perception and driver comments on regulations’ impact
05:46 - Race start chaos: battery issues an...

Making an immediate impact in Formula 1 can be extremely tough. As Cadillac and Audi – one a new entity, the other having taken over Sauber – prepare for their debuts, we highlight the best performances by new teams in the history of the championship.

In the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, host Kevin Turner selects the 10 best world championship debuts by teams, while renowned F1 journalist and author Maurice Hamilton decides whether or not he agrees with the ranking.

For this list, we have focused on the very first grand prix for each team, rather than the wh...

Championship winners and cars with multiple victories on their CVs usually grab the limelight when it comes to the greatest cars in Formula 1 history. But there have been some fantastic machines that have narrowly missed out on ultimate glory.

 We reckon they deserve recognition, too. So, in the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, leading F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton joins host Kevin Turner to debate and discuss the 10 best F1 cars that never took a title.

We’ve excluded the Lotus 78 because it played a part in Lotus’s title double in 1978, prior to the arrival...

More than 70 tracks have hosted a world championship grand prix since the contest began in 1950, but which are the best?

In the latest of Autosport’s Top 10s, host Kevin Turner picks out the 10 greatest F1 circuits, while renowned F1 journalist and author Maurice Hamilton decides whether or not he agrees with our choices…

For the article on the top 10 F1 circuits, visit https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/top-10-greatest-f1-circuits/10798627/

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Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Williams, Mercedes… The list of great Formula 1 teams contains some of motorsport’s biggest hitters – and that’s before we get on to those that are no longer active. 

At the start of a new series of Autosport Top 10s, host Kevin Turner picks out the 10 greatest teams in world championship history, based on their success, longevity and impact. Renowned F1 journalist and author Maurice Hamilton is the special guest casting his critical eye over the rankings… 

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What makes a race truly legendary? Is it a wet-weather masterclass, a relentless wheel-to-wheel duel, or an underdog story that defies the odds? As Formula 1 celebrated its 75th year, we move beyond the championship permutations to rank the sheer quality of the racing itself.

This is it, the big one! In the final episode of our series looking at the greatest races in world championship history, we set out to choose the best Formula 1 Grand Prix. 

Sky Sports F1 pundit and racing driver Karun Chandhok brings his extensive knowledge and a critical eye to our d...

Title deciders can be the most intense and dramatic events in motorsport. Formula 1 has had some brilliant showdowns in its 75-year history, and we pick out the best in the latest episode on the greatest races in the world championship.

Experienced motorsport journalist Damien Smith is Autosport’s special guest, joining host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith to assess our top-10 ranking. Do you agree with the final order?

To find out more about the best GPs of the past 75 years, look out for Smith and Turner’s new book, Formula...

Very rarely, races become important milestones in the history of Formula 1. Some of them are exciting, while others are more significant because of how they change motorsport or resonate with fans. In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 grands prix that have contributed the most to F1 folklore. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith talk about these key events and the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith decides whether he agrees or not! If you want to find out more about the best...

Most Formula 1 races go as expected but, every now and again, an unfancied car or driver has a special day. It can be due to chaos ahead, a stellar performance, unusual car strengths or a combination of all three.

In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outline the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.

If you want to find out more about the...