Episodios

  • Nightmare in Austria for Red Bull. Verstappen to Mercedes? Silverstone preview
    Jul 3 2025

    This week on The Inside Track, Rick & Matt reflect on a nightmare weekend for Red Bull at their home race in Austria. Matt takes us inside the team to share their reaction and mood with us. The guys also address the elephant in the room, could Max Verstappen be heading to Mercedes and what would that mean for George Russell? If that wasn't enough, Rick and Matt also preview the British Grand Prix this weekend at Silverstone.

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

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    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

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  • RECAP - Austrian Grand Prix preview and predictions
    Jun 27 2025

    Here is another chance to hear Rick and Matt's preview of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. What type of circuit is it and who will it suit best? The guys also put their necks on the line and predict which 3 drivers they think will be on the podium come Sunday evening. Do you agree with them? Give us your 1st, 2nd & 3rd predictions by contacting the show (info below).

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Audience Q&A Special - Matt answers your F1 questions
    Jun 26 2025

    How much money does an F1 driver earn? How do you become an F1 driver? What are the different tyre types and when should they be used?

    This week Matt answers your F1 questions. Over the past few weeks you've been sending in your questions and now's the time to put Matt on the spot! Joining him this week is our very own social media manager Georgina Revell, who has selected the best questions to test his knowledge. There are no stupid questions on this show, so get yours in for future episodes by following us on social media or by sending us an email (info below).

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Verstappen back in the title race after McLaren crash
    Jun 17 2025

    This week on The Inside Track, Rick & Matt break down all the drama from the Canadian Grand Prix – from McLaren’s spectacular coming together to George Russell’s win and Max Verstappen’s return to top form. Rick and Matt are also assigned their new motorsport themed nick-names, they learn some not-so-accurate Canadian 'facts' and look ahead to Red Bull’s home race in Austria.


    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Helmut Marko: ‘I didn’t think Max would win four championships’
    Jun 10 2025

    This week on The Inside Track, Matt sits down for an exclusive interview with an extremely influential member of the Red Bull team, Helmut Marko – the man credited with discovering Max Verstappen.

    Dr Marko has been there since the beginning and he has seen it all! In this rare and fascinating interview, he tells Matt about meeting a 15 year old Max Verstappen and what he thought this young boy could achieve. He also shares his thoughts on Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and what it takes to unearth the next big thing. On that very topic, Matt also get's the opportunity to chat with up-and-coming star, Arvid Lindblad, part of the Red Bull Racing Junior team.

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Inside Red Bull during Spanish GP chaos!
    Jun 5 2025

    This week on The Inside Track, we take you inside the Red Bull Racing team during the chaos that unfolded between Max Verstappen and George Russell at the end of the Spanish Grand Prix. Was Max's clash with George just racing, or something more? With exclusive insight from inside Red Bull, Matt reveals step by step what happened and what the team really thought – plus we hear from strategist Hannah Schmitz (who had a very busy day!) and boss Helmut Marko.

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Exclusive Max Verstappen interview at Monaco Grand Prix
    May 29 2025

    This week on The Inside Track, we’re taking you straight to the heart of Monaco for one of the most iconic weekends on the F1 calendar.

    Rick Edwards and Matt Majendie relive the highs and lows of the Monaco Grand Prix – from Matt’s exclusive hot lap with Max Verstappen, to his boat ride with Yuki Tsunoda (yes, really). There’s insider chat from the Red Bull Racing paddock as well as Christian Horner’s thoughts on their race strategy.

    Plus, our prediction game continues and we look ahead to the Spanish GP.

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Red Bull win in Imola, AI fighting talk & Monaco preview
    May 22 2025

    Matt and Rick look back on an impressive win for Red Bull in Imola, breaking down how they were able to pull it off. Matt also explains how the team were able to re-build a car for Yuki Tsunoda after his horrible crash.

    Our race prediction game get's heated when AI picks a fight with Rick and the guys look ahead to an exciting weekend in Monaco for Matt. You can see what he get's up to on our social media platforms and hear all about it in next weeks' episode. He has some big plans!

    For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

    Get involved with the show!

    Email us: theinsidetrack@bbc.com

    Follow us on social media:


    Instagram: @theinsidetrack_podcast


    TikTok: @theinsidetrack_pod


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinsidetrack_podcast

    This podcast is produced by BBC Studios, a commercial company that is wholly owned by the BBC. No money from the licence fee was used to create this podcast. The money BBC Studios makes is re-invested to help fund the BBC.


    Producer: Nick Thomson
    Executive Producer: James Cook
    Social Media and Video Editor: Georgina Revell

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    40 m