The Race Mates
The Race Mates is a loud, no-nonsense Formula 1 podcast that delivers race reactions, hot takes, and plenty of memes. It covers everything from on-track drama to off-track chaos, offering a high-energy perspective on the sport. This is racing, but not as you know it.
Episodes
Madring? More Like Badring!
Jack and Bayley unpack the absolute disappointment that was the Madrid Grand Prix as the most hyped new track on the calendar somehow becomes… the Badring. The boys break down Oscar’s McLaren struggles, Lando’s luckless weekend, Kimi Antonelli flying up the order, and ask the unthinkable: was Madrid actually worse than Monaco? Plus, Bayley faces the worst F1 Forfeit yet.Follow us on all platforms:
Tussle With Russell
Jack and Bayley break down the absolute madness of Monza! From George Russell being robbed and Ferrari falling apart to Kimi’s growing case for the World Championship and Jack’s latest declaration that Lando Norris is the greatest McLaren driver of all time. Plus, the boys take a deep dive into the brand-new Madrid Ring, uncover some wild facts and insights, and make their predictions and F1 Forfe
Kimi vs Ferrari
Jack and Bayley head to Monza for one of their most fiery episodes yet. Kimi vs Ferrari, Oscar vs Lando, a shocking change of allegiance, a mystery gift from Bayley, and the return of F1 Forfeits. Add in a full Italian Grand Prix breakdown, and this one gets personal very quickly.Follow us on all platforms: @theracematestheracemates.com
We Owe Lando Norris An Apology
Jack & Bayley could not be happier that Formula 1 is finally back. The boys say farewell to Zandvoort, unpack Ferrari's latest strategy drama, debate Mercedes potentially picking a number one driver, and ask the most important question of all: are we witnessing the beginning of Lando Norris' GOAT era?Follow us on all platforms: @theracematestheracemates.com
The F1 Hunger Games
Jack and Bayley enter the arena and throw the entire F1 grid into The Hunger Games. The boys sort every driver into their districts, form some questionable alliances, and decide who has what it takes to survive. Who wins? Who goes down first? And most importantly… who betrays their teammate the second the games begin? May the downforce be ever in your favour.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemat
Lewis Hamilton Is WHAT?!
Jack and Bayley have hit the Formula 1 summer break... and the news is DRY. So instead of pretending there's something to talk about, the boys play a game: if the current F1 grid never became racing drivers, what would they be doing instead? Some picks make perfect sense. Others should probably never leave the podcast.Follow us on all platforms: @theracematestheracemates.com
Carlos Sainz Is Colour Blind
Jack and Bayley unpack a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, where Carlos Sainz drove past eight blue flags, took the race leader out with him, and then refused to apologise for any of it.Oscar Piastri discovers emotion for the first time, George Russell's odyssey somehow gets worse, Lando goes full diva, and Aston Martin turn up with sixteen upgrades and something that actually resembles a race car.Plu
The Mercedes Civil War
Jack and Bayley break down another dramatic week in Formula 1, from the fall of George Russell and Ferrari's double disappointment to the Charles Leclerc incident that somehow escaped a penalty. Plus, the boys look ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix and return with the next hilarious instalment of F1 Forfeits.Follow us on all platforms: @theracematesFind us at: theracemates.com
The Kimi Conspiracy
Jack and Bayley take a trip to Spa to break down everything heading into the Belgian Grand Prix: from the rear wing controversy and Red Bull's growing Max Verstappen problem to whether Kimi Antonelli is being handed the championship on a silver platter. Plus, they revisit Silverstone's biggest talking points, make their wildest predictions yet, and unveil a brand-new Race Mates segment.Fol
The Never Ending Safety Car
Jack and Bayley unpack an unforgettable British Grand Prix! Charles Leclerc finally gets his moment, Kimi Antonelli suffers more heartbreak, and Russell and Verstappen turn up the heat. The boys revisit their prediction masterclass, check in on Oscar Piastri fans after a brutal weekend, and vent about the never-ending safety car that robbed us of what could have been one of the greatest final laps
Red Bull Gives You Wings
Jack and Bayley break down everything from a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen's future, Ferrari's slap(s) in the face, Russell's return to pole, and whether McLaren could really pull off the biggest signing in Formula 1. Plus, the boys make some bold predictions ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
In Austria, We Trust
Jack and Bayley are back to unpack another huge week in Formula 1. Kimi Antonelli's nightmare Euro summer run, whether Lewis Hamilton is finally back, the biggest driver shake-up of the season, and the age-old debate: who would you rather have in your team, Lewis or Max?Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
On Mondays We Wear Red
Jack and Bayley dive headfirst into a huge week in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton finally delivers a win for Ferrari, Barcelona delivers a strategy masterclass, Monaco somehow finds a way into the conversation, and Red Bull continues to flex its horsepower (according to the FIA). FORZA FERRARI, baby.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
WE HATE MONACO!
Jack and Bayley unpack a Monaco Grand Prix that somehow managed to have everything except good racing. From Ferrari heartbreak and Kimi hype to a look ahead at Barcelona and Zak Brown's smoking hot Monaco appearance.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
This Might Be Monaco's Year
Jack and Bayley are back to preview the Monaco Grand Prix! Diving into driver market chaos, the latest Charles Leclerc and Ferrari rumours, why Monaco is the worst race on the calendar, and Jack's growingly concerning love affair with Aston Martin. Plus, a full Monaco breakdown and the reasons this year's race might actually deliver.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
Canadian CHAOS
Jack and Bayley dive into one of the wildest races of the season! Three race starts, Mercedes controversy, McLaren chaos, and nonstop drama throughout the Canadian Grand Prix.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
The Calm Before Canada
Jack and Bayley are back to unpack the latest chaos in Formula 1 from Verstappen tearing up the Nürburgring, Gucci entering the world of F1, Ocon’s seat rumours heating up, another classic Ferrari frenzy, and everything to watch heading into the Canadian Grand Prix.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
Miami The City That Keeps The Roof Blazin'
Jack and Bayley live their best life at the Miami Grand Prix! Breaking down the sprint and race chaos, Kimi vs Charles, Aston Martin’s invisible upgrade package, one of the greatest race starts ever, and the absolute madness only Miami can deliver.Follow us on all platforms: @theracemates
We Forgot What F1 Feels Like...
Jack and Bayley kick off Race Mates with the long-awaited return of Formula 1, preview the Miami Grand Prix, share the best-value F1 merch, and run through the memes lighting up the paddock.
