Listener sentiment
The Race F1 Podcast continues to earn high marks from listeners who prize its expert journalism, deep technical analysis, and authoritative race breakdowns — many long-time fans consider it the most credible F1 podcast available. The most persistent and actionable complaint across the entire review window remains the inclusion of race results in episode titles, which has frustrated international listeners across multiple time zones for years and continues to cost the show subscribers. Host-specific criticism is also a recurring thread: Scott Mitchell-Malm draws repeated fire for rambling, filler-heavy delivery that some find unprofessional, while Ben Anderson is singled out for interrupting co-hosts and, more recently, for what one listener described as excessive negativity toward Lewis Hamilton. Perceived British bias remains a genuinely polarized topic — some reviewers see clear favoritism toward British drivers and teams, while others vigorously defend the show's even-handedness. Audio quality problems, particularly with certain contributors' microphones, and growing ad load have also prompted downgrades. A newer undercurrent of dissatisfaction centers on the podcast's pessimistic framing of the 2026 regulations, with some fans feeling the relentless negativity has dulled their enthusiasm for the new season.
Apple3.9 · 250
Summary generated Jul 29, 2026
