Why F1's found its happy place with the 2026 rules

Formula 1 found its happy place in Shanghai, says Mark Hughes. Can it recreate that sensational racing for the rest of the season? We look at why the Chinese Grand Prix was so much better than in the Australian round.Also: Can Kimi Antonelli challenge George Russell for the championship? How Ollie Bearman’s showing he’s ready for a top team, and why Aston Martin’s troubles might mean Fernando Alonso stays even longer in F1. More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One race into the season and Formula 1 is being criticised from fans and drivers alike over its "flawed" racing and safety fears under new rules.Now, change looks to be imminent, with F1 expected to tweak to its regulations before the third race of the year later this month. Mark Hughes explains the controversy and the likely fix. Plus: Why Mercedes is so far ahead of McLaren when they both have the same engine; are drivers overloaded? And the only rookie on the grid makes an impressive start.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It would be easy to mock Aston Martin's disastrous start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, especially as its engine troubles are set to see the team retire early from the Australian Grand Prix. But, these early issues are simply an indication of the scale of Adrian Newey's ambition, explains Mark Hughes.Plus: Mark's expectations of the Australian Grand Prix; F1's contingencies if the Bahrain GP is called off; and Alex Albon's intriguing prediction of this year's champion.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The clever Ferrari design innovations revealed in F1 testing, plus: Is F1 about to water down its green ambitions to reduce lift-and-coasting in races? Mark reveals his early championship predictions, and your questions answered. More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: Mark will answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which teams are sandbagging in F1 testing? Plus: Why drivers are going 20 mph slower than they need to in some corners; is F1 losing its way by trying to pelase the car manufacturers? And your questions answered.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: Mark will answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest on Mercedes' engine controversy. Plus: Audi's impressive sidepods; why drivers are having to rewire their brains; Jenson Button's new diplomatic role at Aston Martin; and more of your questions answered, including whether Daniel Ricciardo could have shone in the new generation of cars.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: Mark will answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will having the best AI in F1 be more important than the best engine?; Adrian Newey's extraordinary Aston Martin; Christian Horner's potential comeback; and what the drivers really make of their new cars.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode in what looks set to be a thrilling 2026 Formula 1 season, and tell us what you want to know from MarkSend us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: Mark will answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surprise verdict from the first days of 2026 Formula 1 testing; the mood at McLaren; how good really is Mercedes' power unit; and what next for Lewis Hamilton?In the very first episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas explore what's going on behind the stories that really matter.Subscribe now for every weekly episode in what looks set to be a thrilling 2026 Formula 1 season, and tell us what you want to know from MarkSend us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ and drop your questions in the comments: Mark will answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a little over an hour, two-time F1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi looks back on a glittering motor sport career: from his first trip to England and his F1 deal with Colin Chapman, to contending against the next generation of F1 drivers and the struggles of creating his own F1 outfit. He also speaks on his friendship with Ronnie Peterson; his decision to leave Lotus; joining McLaren; and his fierce rivalry with IndyCar star Al Unser Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Jackie Stewart joins Rob Widdows in the latest episode of our centenary series, celebrating 100 years of Motor Sport through the eyes of some of its greatest characters,In the space of an hour, the three-time F1 World Champion recalls the racing — and autographs — that inspired him as a child, and led him to immense success. He talks of the camaraderie between the drivers of the 1960s, and the tragedies that spurred him to lead a safety revolution.There's the story of how close he came to becoming a Ferrari factory driver; the episode that led to a lifetime of mistrust between him and Enzo Ferrari; and the ensuing partnership with Ken Tyrrell.Far from contemplating a quiet life, Sir Jackie speaks about his career after racing: team ownership, his continued love of Formula 1, and his enduring fight to find a cure for dementia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.