The Autosport F1 Podcast

Our celebration of Can-Am continues with a look at the category’s greatest drivers.

Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers. Even though it only lasted from 1966 until 1974, Can-Am produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track and attracted many of the world’s finest drivers.

In our second Can-Am top 10, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s best drivers.
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Join Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling as they dissect all the action from Round 14 of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

The brand-new Madrid circuit certainly caused a stir among drivers and fans, and we take a deep dive into the biggest talking points from its inaugural F1 weekend. From Kimi Antonelli’s stellar drive and championship extension to the fiery debate over whether the new street circuit is truly fit for modern F1 racing, we examine what worked, what didn’t, and where changes could be made.

We compare our thoughts with the feedback and suggestions from the drivers themselves, before breaking down all the key moments from the weekend.

Plus, we analyse Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s race strategy, Ferrari’s missed opportunities, and look ahead to the upcoming triple-header.
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Sixty years ago, the Canadian-American Challenge Cup kicked off for big banger sportscars that could outpace Formula 1 racers.



The first Can-Am era only lasted from 1966 until 1974, but it produced some of the most dramatic machines to hit a race track. The no-holds-barred ethos encouraged mighty machines and plenty of innovation.



As part of our celebrations, host Kevin Turner is joined by Damien Smith to pick out the category’s greatest cars. And they do not agree on what should be number one…
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Kimi Antonelli has pulled off a sensational victory at the Italian Grand Prix, charging all the way from 19th on the grid to lead a Mercedes 1-2 at Monza. But right behind that historic drive, the fallout at Ferrari is dominating the headlines after a nightmare home race for the Scuderia.
Kevin Turner and Jake Boxall-Legge get straight into Ferrari's torment in front of the Tifosi, unpacking Charles Leclerc’s race-ending crash at Parabolica and another baffling tyre strategy that left Lewis Hamilton helpless.
They also dive into the Mercedes garage to analyse the tyre calls under the Virtual Safety Car, debating whether splitting strategies cost George Russell a win against his flying team-mate.
Stuart Codling drops in trackside from the Monza with the local reaction to an Italian winner and the atmosphere inside the paddock, before the guys pick apart McLaren’s reluctance to enforce team orders between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen maximising a solid third for Red Bull, and Pierre Gasly’s shock Saturday pole for Alpine.
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Who is the greatest Formula 1 driver over a single flying lap?

In this episode of the Autosport Top 10 podcast, host Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith to debate and rank the top 10 greatest qualifiers in Grand Prix history.

From 1,000+ horsepower turbo monsters and V10 screaming machines to modern ground-effect racers, the team weighs up ultimate raw pace, head-to-head team-mate records, career consistency across different eras, and qualifying in uncompetitive machinery.

Which drivers made the cut, who missed out, and who takes the undisputed crown at number one? Watch or listen to find out!

Have your say in the comments: Who is your all-time qualifying king?
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