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F1 World Champion, four-time IndyCar title-holder and Daytona 500 winner, Mario Andretti is the first guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publication

Andretti has been a regular in Motor Sport‘s pages for more than half that time, and is still making headlines, with plans to be the first to test the Andretti F1 car, if the team is granted a place on the grid.

He joins Rob Widdows to recall a career that made him one of the sport’s all-time greats, from watching Stirling Moss and Alberto Ascari as a spectator, to meeting Colin Chapman, succeeding in F1, and then racing against his son.

Mario Andretti: Centenary Stories

A five-time grand prix winner who partnered the likes of Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, John Watson came achingly close to winning the 1982 Formula 1 World Championship.

He's our latest guest in a special podcast series marking 100 years of Motor Sport‘s publication, as he charts a changing era of F1 when Lauda and Mario Andretti introduced new levels of professionalism and ruthlessness to the sport.

In a series of fascinating and funny tales, Watson covers driving for Bernie Ecclestone's Brabham team, witnessing Lauda's influence, and seeing the emerging talent of Prost. The driver who still holds the record for winning a grand prix from furthest back on the grid (22nd place) also tackles the art of overtaking and gives his predictions for the future of racing.

John Watson: Centenary Stories

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 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.

F1 testing surprise: why F1 drivers love new 2026 cars

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 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/

AI strategies: F1's newest battleground?

As rivals protest Mercedes' F1 power unit, used by four teams in 2026, Mark Hughes looks at the potential fallout

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/

The 'catastrophic' F1 engine verdict Mercedes fears in 2026

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/

Sandbagging? Why Mercedes might be hiding its advantage in F1 testing

Ferrari's aero trick, revealed in F1 testing, has left rivals scratching their heads. Is this a sign that the team has got its mojo back?

Also: 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. 

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.


Has Ferrari found the cleverest trick on the F1 grid?

Is Aston Martin incompetent? Not at all, says Mark Hughes: its high-profile failures are simply a sign of its towering ambition... and it could all pay off

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/

Why Aston F1 disaster reveals Newey's ambition

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/

Under-fire F1 is set to change rules after just two races

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/

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

John Fitzpatrick, versatile racer who drove for Porsche, Ford and BMW joins Motor Sport digital editor Jack Phillips to look back on his colourful and long career.

He recalls everything from racing Minis with Paddy Hopkirk, watching Jackie Stewart's first Tyrrell test, to winning more races in a Porsche 935 than anyone else and being the only man to win in a 956 in America.

John Fitzpatrick podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz

Motor Sport's weekly Formula 1 show: renowned grand prix editor Mark Hughes, presenter Bryn Lucas and guests explain what's really going on in F1, analysing the latest stories, from race results to tech breakthroughs and insight on upcoming topics.

John Fitzpatrick podcast, in association with Mercedes-Benz

Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes

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