The banned Max Verstappen F1 tactic (that actually helps him)
It’s quite normal to see Formula 1’s rulemakers outlaw tactics from drivers and teams that they think are unsafe, unfair, or just a bit undesirable. What’s slightly more unusual is for such a ban to actually help the original offender. That’s the case for world champion Max Verstappen,...
What's going wrong with Max Verstappen's F1 title defence
Max Verstappen’s retirement from second place in the Australian Grand Prix leaves him, in his words, "already miles behind" Charles Leclerc in the fight for the world championship. It’s his second retirement in three races, so despite winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix he’s now 46 points...
What caused Red Bull’s 'nightmare' Bahrain GP F1 implosion
Red Bull’s start to the 2022 Formula 1 season imploded in the final laps, as both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez suffered what appeared to be the same disastrous failure that turned a decent Bahrain Grand Prix for the team into a nightmare. Everything we’d seen up to the point...
Max Verstappen’s massive new Red Bull F1 deal explained
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has a monster new Red Bull Racing contract that is the longest on the grid and could well be the most valuable. After winning the 2021 title in dramatic circumstances in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen declared there’s no reason to change teams and that he wanted...
Red Bull's secretive 2022 F1 car launch explained
Brought to you by Aramco: https://bit.ly/35Pi1gb Red Bull has revealed its 2022 Formula 1 car, the RB18. Sort of. To say this is the car the team will race this year is a stretch, as what was on show on Wednesday was clearly little more than a show car. In this video Edd Straw explains Red...
The F1 reality that could ruin Max Verstappen's Red Bull pledge
Max Verstappen declared after the 2021 season finale he wants to stay with Red Bull for the rest of his Formula 1 career and was swiftly linked to a new long-term Red Bull contract. Verstappen has a very strong connection with Red Bull, never clearer than his emotional declaration moments after...
The awful F1 project that went on to win a championship
Honda's F1 engine project was going so badly with McLaren from 2015-17 that the manufacturer seriously considered giving up and walking away rather than trying to put it right. In this video Scott Mitchell explains how that outcome was prevented, and the key steps on the journey that led to the...
'We did hate each other' - how Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton F1 rivalry soured
The escalation of the Max Verstappen/Lewis Hamilton F1 championship fight coincided with a clear decline in the quality of their relationship. At the peak of their fight this season, Verstappen even reckons the two drivers “hated each other”. But is there a fundamental dislike between the...
Our verdict on the controversial end to the 2021 Formula 1 season
Formula 1's dramatic world championship decider between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will never be forgotten. With the dust yet to settle and Mercedes still considering taking the matter to the FIA's International Court of Appeal, Glenn Freeman is joined from Abu Dhabi by Scott Mitchell and...
F1's huge Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton Abu Dhabi GP controversy explained
Max Verstappen won the 2021 F1 world championship in the most dramatic fashion possible at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - passing title rival Lewis Hamilton for the race win and the title in a one-lap shootout after a safety car period at the end of the race. But the finish was marred in controversy...
What really happened in the Verstappen Hamilton Saudi F1 collision
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Has the Verstappen/Hamilton F1 title fight got out of hand?
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Mercedes' sudden F1 advantage and where it's really come from
SPECIAL OFFER: Thanks to Atlas VPN for sponsoring our latest video. Use promo code 'TheRACE' to get AtlasVPN for 86% OFF + 3 extra free months: https://atlasv.pn/TheRACE In the war of words between Red Bull and Mercedes, a lot of water has been muddied in assessing the relative form of their two...
Why Mercedes' Brazil review bid was rejected and what it means for F1
Mercedes' bid to get the incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton from the Brazilian Grand Prix reviewed by the stewards was rejected on Friday, following a lengthy hearing at the Qatar Grand Prix. In this video we explain the process Mercedes was following in its attempts to get the...
Mercedes' bid to get Verstappen/Hamilton F1 incident re-opened explained
Max Verstappen's missing onboard footage from his clash with Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian Grand Prix was finally revealed on Tuesday, and it quickly prompted a request to review the lack of action taken by the stewards by Mercedes. In this video we explain what Mercedes is trying to do, what...
'They are just too quick' - is Hamilton's F1 title bid over?
Max Verstappen tightened his grip on the F1 2021 title battle with another victory in Mexico. With his points lead up to 19 points with four races to go, the pressure is on Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to start eating into that lead as soon as possible. In this video Scott Mitchell explains why...
Verstappen vs Hamilton: The factors that will decide the 2021 F1 title fight | The Race F1 Podcast
The latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast sets the scene for the denouement of the world championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. **This episode is sponsored by DraftKings** Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now, use promo code RACE, bet just one dollar on this...
The major F1 engine upgrade Honda kept secret
Honda has been using an upgraded battery since the Formula 1 summer break that has yielded better engine and car performance. Although the new part helped Max Verstappen claim wins at Spa and Zandvoort, it wasn't until the build-up to the Russian Grand Prix that Honda revealed details of the...
Our verdict on Verstappen's penalty for Italian GP F1 crash with Hamilton
Max Verstappen picked up a three-place grid penalty as a result of his role in the collision with Lewis Hamilton that put both of the 2021 world championship contenders out of the race instantly at Monza’s first chicane. Scott Mitchell and Edd Straw join Glenn Freeman to explain why the...
The change Red Bull's design genius believes made it an F1 title contender
Red Bull has become a legitimate F1 title contender for the first time since it dominated the end of the V8 era from 2010-2013. Its design genius Adrian Newey has explained why he thinks the RB16B is delivering where its predecessors couldn't, and he's highlighted the key decision Red Bull took...
Why Red Bull's Hamilton penalty review bid failed and triggered condemnation
**A big thanks to @Crashalong for allowing us to use their excellent 3D animation of the collision! Please check out their channel for more videos like this.** Red Bull's attempts to get Lewis Hamilton's 10-second penalty from the British Grand Prix for his collision with Max Verstappen...
What Red Bull has to do to get Hamilton's British GP F1 penalty reviewed
Red Bull's anger towards the way Max Verstappen was eliminated from the British Grand Prix after colliding with Lewis Hamilton, and the 'lenient' penalty the Mercedes driver picked up for it - shows little sign of letting up. In this video Edd Straw explains how the war of words between both...
Our verdict on the Verstappen/Hamilton British GP crash and what happens next in F1 2021
The 2021 F1 championship fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton exploded at the British Grand Prix, with the pair coming together on the opening lap, and Verstappen sustaining a 51G impact with the barriers while Hamilton bounced back from a penalty to win the race and slash the Red Bull...
