The Autosport F1 Podcast

Formula 1 gathered more momentum during the 1980s, its leading runners becoming superstars and manufacturer involvement pushing technology forward. There were many great races and top performers, but we’re continuing our challenge of selecting and ranking the leading drivers of each F1 decade. As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevity and how highly the drivers were rated by their contemporaries. Success outside the relevant decade is not considered.
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Lewis Hamilton has done it! The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has won a grand prix for Ferrari.

Host Kevin Turner and guest Stuart Codling delve into how Hamilton was able to beat Mercedes duo George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

As well as Ferrari’s recent upgrades, we look at the bold three-stop strategy to see if Hamilton could have won without the virtual safety car, assess McLaren’s progress and pick out some other star performers in Spain.

For our view on all the drivers, visit: https://www.autosport.com/f1/driver-ratings/barcelona-catalunya-gp-ratings-formula-1-2026/971/

Drop your thoughts in the comments — did Ferrari nail the strategy, or did luck play a bigger part?
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Lewis Hamilton has done it! The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has won a grand prix for Ferrari.

Host Kevin Turner and guest Stuart Codling delve into how Hamilton was able to beat Mercedes duo George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

As well as Ferrari’s recent upgrades, we look at the bold three-stop strategy to see if Hamilton could have won without the virtual safety car, assess McLaren’s progress and pick out some other star performers in Spain.

For our view on all the drivers, visit: https://www.autosport.com/f1/driver-ratings/barcelona-catalunya-gp-ratings-formula-1-2026/971/

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Autosport's Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix, analysing the biggest winners and losers, the latest FIA ADUO updates, and a race packed with controversy.

The weekend belonged to Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who secured his fifth consecutive victory after Max Verstappen's race was compromised by engine issues at the start. The young Italian controlled proceedings from the front and held his nerve through a standing restart following Charles Leclerc's heavy crash and the resulting red flag.

Monaco also delivered plenty of post-race drama, with investigations and penalties creating uncertainty right up to the chequered flag. One of the biggest casualties was Pierre Gasly, who lost a podium finish after receiving penalties, promoting Isack Hadjar to another impressive podium result despite driving an underperforming Red Bull.

From Antonelli's title charge and Verstappen's setback to the FIA's latest technical developments and all the key talking points from Monaco, Kevin and Stuart bring you all the latest F1 news.

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It feels like our series on the top Formula 1 drivers of each keeps decade gets harder. More races and drivers make the selection tougher and the 1970s is no exception.

As usual, we’ve considered many factors, including level of success, machinery at their disposal, longevity and how highly the drivers were rated by their contemporaries. Success outside the relevant decade is not considered.

Perhaps the greatest absentee in this list is four-time 1970s GP winner Gilles Villeneuve. He was undoubtedly one of the best drivers by the end of the decade but was only just getting into his stride as the 1970s came to an end – be sure to check out our upcoming 1980s list if you’re a fan of the great French-Canadian…
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