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They say you can’t 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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  1. Kimi’s Crown Awaits, Alonso Picks a Fight & How Good is Liam Lawson? (E28 Live from New York)

    For the first time ever, the guys recorded High Performance Racing in front of a live audience, in a bar in New York City, cowboy hats and all. Well, two of the guys. Rob was meant to be there too, but a bird strike and an engine failure on

  2. Why Otmar Said No to Cadillac, The Truth About Massa vs Alonso & Your Questions Answered (E27)

    You sent the questions, the guys answered them! And it's the first time Otmar has been trusted with a tablet. Rob finally answers the question he gets asked more than any other: what really happened to Felipe Massa after 2009? Was it the sp

  3. Christian Horner: Helmut Marko Stayed at My House TWO DAYS Before I Was SACKED

    "It feels more like Christian Horner Racing than Red Bull Racing." Just days after hosting the Red Bull leadership for dinner at his house on British Grand Prix weekend, Christian Horner got a text asking him to meet in London. It was suppo

  4. Why Ferrari Should Have OVERRULED Lewis Hamilton & Jake Goes MISSING! (E26)

    Jake's gone AWOL, so Rob and Otmar are running the show on their own this week. What could possibly go wrong?! Jake phones in from Orlando, where he says he's getting ready to interview Tom Brady (the guys aren't convinced, and reckon he's

  5. F1’s Software FARCE & Rob Reveals Why Red Bull Are NOW So FAST (E25)

    The best drivers in the world were ready to race in Malaysia. Then a software glitch got in the way. Jake, Rob and Otmar ask how F1 can call itself the pinnacle of motorsport when an untested software failure can stop drivers from doing the

  6. Russell UNTOUCHABLE, Max Wants Hadjar’s Upgrade & Aston SLOWER Than F2 (E24)

    Baku belonged to George Russell. He took pole, fastest lap and the win, and led every lap for the first Grand Slam of his career. Otmar tells the guys about the rather unusual gift he showed George after qualifying. Rob explains why one cra

  7. Why Baku Is A NIGHTMARE for Engineers, Kimi's Title Odds & Alonso's EXIT Plan (E23)

    Baku is back, and it’s one of the strangest challenges on the F1 calendar. You want maximum downforce through the castle section, then almost none for the longest straight in Formula 1. Get the setup wrong and you’re either slow through the

  8. The Madring Verdict! How Does a Track THAT BAD Get Approved? (E22)

    £151 million, three years of design, 17 months of construction, 353,000 fans… and four overtakes. Madrid certainly put on a show, but Jake, Rob and Otmar have a question: did anyone remember to build a race track? The guys debate whether F1

  9. What REALLY Made Kimi So Good At Monza? Rob Breaks Down The Difference (E21)

    Nobody wins from 19th at Monza. Well, Kimi Antonelli did, the internet immediately called it the drive of the decade… and Rob would like a word. He agrees it was brilliant — he just thinks everyone's watching the wrong part of it. The guys

  10. Mercedes’ RUTHLESS Kimi Call, Hamilton's Monza Dream & Cadillac's Big Problem (E20)

    It’s Monza week, which means Ferrari fever, Tifosi everywhere and absolutely no pressure whatsoever… Jake and Otmar tackle the big Italian dilemma: would the Tifosi rather see Lewis Hamilton win in red, or Kimi Antonelli win at home? For Ot

  11. Why Ferrari's No.1 Driver Problem Could Cost Lewis Hamilton an 8th Title

    Jake and Otmar react to Zandvoort, where McLaren found the answers, Mercedes didn’t, and Ferrari once again left everyone wondering what exactly the plan was. Otmar explains why Mercedes can’t just throw upgrades at the car every weekend, h

  12. What ACTUALLY Made Schumacher, Alonso & Vettel F1 Greats (E18)

    Jake, Rob and Otmar go inside the minds of some of Formula 1’s greatest drivers - Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel - to understand what really separated them from the rest. Rob shares the moment he first realised a t

  13. What F1 Teams REALLY Hide From Netflix Drive to Survive (E17)

    You asked, Otmar answered...and then kept going! The former Force India, Aston Martin and Alpine boss spills all to Jake and Rob for a summer break episode that starts with your questions, moves on to Drive to Survive, and ends somewhere ne

  14. The Mid Season Report! Winners, Losers & Biggest Disappointments (E16)

    Formula 1 heads into the summer break, so Jake, Otmar and Rob hand out their mid-season report cards, grading every team out of 10 and explaining exactly why. Mercedes earned top marks after the strongest first half of the season, but Georg

  15. Time to Back Lewis OVER Leclerc? & Rob’s Exclusive Data on Aston's Upgrade (E15)

    Lando Norris’ Budapest victory confirms McLaren’s resurgence, but as championship rivals continue to take points off each other, Kimi Antonelli emerges as the biggest beneficiary, extending his lead at the top of the standings to 50 points.

  16. Is It the Car or George? Inside Mercedes' Spa Fallout

    Jake, Rob Smedley and Otmar react to a Belgian Grand Prix that reshaped the championship. Twelve months after admitting he'd "probably reached the bottom" at Spa, Kimi Antonelli returns to the same track and delivers a flawless win over Cha

  17. Checo’s Red Bull Truth, His Force India Miracle & Aston Martin’s NEW Car

    Lawrence Stroll's dramatic Force India buyout began with Sergio Perez intentionally pushing his own team into administration to save it. This week, Jake, Otmar and Rob trace Perez's journey from a lonely 14-year-old living in truck-stop mot

  18. The British GP Ending Was A DISGRACE

    Otmar, Jake and Rob break down the chaotic ending to the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, live in front of a crowd for the first time ever. Charles Leclerc took the win as Ferrari and Mercedes made contrasting strategy calls under th

  19. Verstappen to McLaren? Rob & Otmar Discuss If It Could EVER Happen

    What a weekend at the Red Bull Ring. George Russell is officially back after a dominant pole-to-win victory in Austria, turning the 2026 title fight completely on its head and trimming Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead. In this episode, Ja

  20. Austria Preview, Schumacher's Lost Titles & Why F1's Penalty System is BROKEN

    With Otmar away, Jake Humphrey and Rob Smedley preview the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Rob dives deep into his legendary career, breaking down what it really takes to lead the technical side of an F1 team, the old-school mindset shift he

  21. Can Hamilton ACTUALLY Win the Title? Claire Williams Gives Her Verdict

    Jake, Rob, and special guest Claire Williams react to Lewis Hamilton's emotional 106th Formula 1 victory in Barcelona, debating whether Ferrari and Hamilton are genuine title contenders in 2026. Rob brings the maths to settle the biggest qu

  22. Antonelli DOMINATES Monaco, Red Bull Engine ADUO Shock & What Next for Russell?

    Jake, Rob, and Otmar react to a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, discussing Kimi Antonelli’s fifth consecutive win, George Russell’s disastrous weekend, and whether the 2026 Formula 1 title race is already over. Rob and Otmar break down Russell’s

  23. Schumacher’s Rascasse Moment, Boat Parties & Spy Photographers: Monaco Preview

    Monaco isn't just a race weekend; it's where F1's biggest deals, secrets, and scandals collide. This episode dives into the unique pressure of the Principality, from the opulence of Vijay Mallya's legendary boat parties to the corporate pol

  24. Kimi vs George HEATS Up & Hamilton’s Best Ferrari Weekend Yet?

    In this week's episode of High Performance Racing, Otmar, Jake and Rob break down the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and the growing tension at Mercedes as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli go wheel-to-wheel. Was George unlucky, or is Kimi now a

  25. Mercedes’ Upgrade GAMBLE Explained & the Canada Crash That STILL Divides Rob & Otmar

    This week, Jake, Rob and Otmar look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, and explore why despite regulation changes, the drivers still don't trust their cars. Looking back at previous regulation changes, Rob and Otmar debate whether 2009 Brawn

  26. Is Kimi More Talented Than George Russell? & CRAZY F1 Airplane Stories

    Forget the PR spin as Jake, Otmar, and Rob weigh George Russell’s relentless work ethic against Kimi Antonelli’s raw talent, even revisiting the famous PowerPoint deck George used to pitch his way onto the grid. The trio dives into the "dar

  27. Could Oscar Piastri REPLACE Max Verstappen & Otmar’s WILD Flavio & Horner Story

    Is the Red Bull empire finally cracking? Jake, Otmar and Rob break down the 2026 driver market, debate Max Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes, and discuss how Mark Webber is shaping Oscar Piastri’s future at McLaren. Fresh from Florida

  28. Verstappen’s Exit Plan, Aston Martin’s Collapse & Ralf Schumacher’s Raisins

    Jake Humphrey, Otmar Szafnauer, and Rob Smedley tackle the biggest power shift currently shaking the grid: the potential collapse of the Red Bull dynasty. With key figures departing and performance wavering, the guys discuss whether Max Ver

  29. What Has F1 Lost From Its Past? | 2026 Regs, Mercedes Dominance & Hamilton's Comeback

    In our very first episode, Jake Humphrey is joined by F1 insiders Otmar Szafnauer and Rob Smedley for an unfiltered first look at the 2026 season so far: the boldest regulation reset in modern Formula 1 history. The trio cut through the ear

  30. Introducing High Performance Racing: with Jake Humphrey, Otmar Szafnauer & Rob Smedley

    🚨 First episode out Wednesday 22nd April - follow the show so you don't miss a moment They say you can’t truly understand Formula 1 without real experts; High Performance Racing brings you the people who actually lived it. Hosted by Jake H

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