Mark Hughes and Matt Beer join Edd Straw to discuss the surprise news that James Key will join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team as its technical director in September, following his exit from McLaren earlier this year. They discuss why Andreas Seidl has turned to his former McLaren colleague to lead the team's technical department, what it means for Alfa's short-term chances, and what it means for the future, with the Swiss-based squad set to morph into the Audi works team in 2026. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hughes and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to explain Red Bull's dominance, evaluate the true impact of the recent Mercedes upgrades and explain why Ferrari and Aston Martin weren't at their best in Barcelona.  Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the Spanish Grand Prix, Scott Mitchell-Malm joins Edd Straw in Barcelona to discuss the news that McLaren have signed Rob Marshall - a key part of Red Bull’s technical team since the outfit’s second season in 2006 - to its revised technical department for the 2024 season onwards. They also discuss the upgrade package that Ferrari are bringing to Barcelona, and how its success will play a key role in defining the Italian team's season, for better or worse. And finally, Edd and Scott give their views on the track changes in place in Barcelona, which sees the ultra-quick final corner returning and the much-maligned chicane disappear. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to review a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix that was enlivened by rain and Max Verstappen's most hard-fought win of the season. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Suttill and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Edd Straw to discuss Aston Martin's sensational new deal with Honda, which will see them use the Japanese marque's power units from 2026 in an exclusive works deal. They discuss how the deal came about, what it means for the team's future, how competitive the engine is likely to be, and what it means for Aston's future driver line-up. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our brand-new app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Sign up for a Chime Checking Account today to link your paycheck. It only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/therace Go to Indochino.com and use code RACE to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices