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They say you canāt truly understand Formula 1 without real experts; High Performance Racing brings you the people who actually lived it.
Hosted by Jake Humphrey alongside former Aston Martin & Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer and ex-Ferrari & Williams Race Engineer Rob Smedley, this brand-new show breaks down the sport's biggest news stories through the eyes of seasoned F1 personnel.
Moving beyond standard race breakdowns, the show offers a front-row seat to the high-stakes world of the Formula 1 paddock, from team analysis & technical breakdowns to the unfiltered banter of the pit wall.
High Performance Racing delivers the insider perspectives and uncovered moments that the cameras miss, straight from those who have built careers in the most competitive sport in the world.
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It's the first day of summer shutdown! How's everyone feeling? What's the plan to pass the time until we're back racing again, admin needs some ideas!?
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Silverstone gave us Leclerc on the top step, George gambling his way onto the podium, Kimiās luck finally running outā¦ and then that ending.
Otmar says: red flag it for the fans.
So what do you think?
We will be reading your comments, so get your nominations in for Bullsh*t Corner š
1 month ago | [YT] | 19
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Austria gave us a LOT to talk about this week š¦š¹
Track limits, penalties, McLaren looking seriously quick, Ferrari in the mix, and Red Bull with a few questions to answerā¦
Weāre recording the next episode soon ā what do you want us to get into?
Drop your questions below and weāll try to answer some on the show š
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Otmar may not be in this weekās episodeā¦ but somehow he still made it in. š
We held the fort for our Austrian GP preview, but we couldnāt let the episode go by without checking in on Otmar ā even if it was only via phone screen.
Expect Ferrari predictions, Williams chat, Schumacher what-ifs, Bullsh*t Cornerā¦ and a very questionable dad joke.
New episode out now š https://youtu.be/XrW0ohKmYeo
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Monaco always gives us something to talk aboutā¦
Between Lewis looking reborn, George getting caught out, and another classic Monaco strategy debate, we want to know:
What was the biggest Monaco GP talking point? š
2 months ago | [YT] | 29
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Weāve just hit 10,000 subscribers! š
A massive thank you to everyone whoās joined us on the grid so far!
If youāre not subscribed yet, come and join us and drop your F1 questions in the comments too. Drivers, teams, strategy, rumours, old paddock storiesā¦ send them our way and we might answer them in a future episode.
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We ranked F1ās š most iconic liveriesā¦ and somehow managed to stay friends by the end of it.
Some absolute classics, a few controversial calls, and probably one or two rankings that will upset people.
Which F1 livery would be your all-time number one? Let us know in the comments!
Watch the full episode now š
2 months ago | [YT] | 4
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In case you missed it... check out Rob Smedley's awesome story behind this Felipe Massa signed Brazil shirt from the 2008 season finale: https://youtu.be/X7GLg6oTSG4
Next episode out WEDNESDAY morning! See you there š
3 months ago | [YT] | 41
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Episode 2 is live ā and this one is a good one.
Got a question for the us? Drop it below and we might answer it in a future episode.
Also, whose dad jokes are winning so far?
3 months ago | [YT] | 1
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In our first episode of High Performance Racing, F1 insiders Otmar Szafnauer and Rob Smedley break down the 2026 season and its bold new regulations ā unfiltered.
Whoās adapted, whoās falling behind, and whatās real vs hype?
Watch now.
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