F1 Legends Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert Launch New Podcasts with The Race

Formula 1's 1996 world champion Damon Hill and three-time race winner Johnny Herbert are reuniting to launch a brand new podcast in conjunction with The Race. Additionally, Hill will co-host another podcast with F1 writer Mark Hughes, expanding The Race and The Athletic's growing motorsport content portfolio for a dedicated global fanbase.

Why it matters:

This collaboration brings two of F1's most respected and charismatic figures back together, offering fans unparalleled insight and entertainment. The Race and The Athletic's continued investment in high-quality motorsport content, especially with such prominent personalities, underscores their commitment to a hyper-engaged fanbase and strengthens their position as a leading source for F1 commentary and analysis. For fans, it means more in-depth discussions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from those who lived F1's golden eras.

The Details:

• Stay on Track With Damon Hill & Johnny Herbert: This podcast will launch at the end of October, just as the 2025 Formula 1 season enters its final, title-deciding phase.
  • It will be available in both audio and video formats.
  • Hill and Herbert will record monthly, providing irreverent analysis of recent Grands Prix and news, along with sharing personal anecdotes from their F1 driving and commentary careers.
• The Undercut with Damon Hill & Mark Hughes: Hill will also co-host this separate podcast with pre-eminent F1 writer Mark Hughes.
  • Also a monthly series, it will begin in mid-November.
  • This show promises in-depth analysis of F1, covering both its past and present.
• Partnership Expansion: These new podcasts are the latest outcome of a freshly-agreed multi-year agreement between The Race and The Athletic.
  • Since 2022, they have collaborated to publish an extensive portfolio of F1, MotoGP, and other motorsport shows, spearheaded by The Race F1 Podcast.
  • Their network already reaches a monthly audio and video audience well into seven figures across its podcast portfolio.

Between the lines:

Both Hill and Herbert emphasized their unique chemistry. Hill refers to Herbert as his "partner in chaos," while Herbert notes their "chalk and cheese" personalities that bring out the best in each other. They share a similar punditry mentality: to "tell the truth and call things as we see them." Hill expressed excitement about working with Mark Hughes, describing him as "one of the most insightful and experienced F1 journalists" for tackling the "heart of the key themes" of the sport.

What's next:

The audio versions of both podcasts will be accessible on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast apps. Video versions will be hosted on YouTube via The Race and The Race Podcasts channels. These two high-profile additions join an existing portfolio of eight other motorsport podcasts created through The Athletic and The Race's partnership, further solidifying their comprehensive coverage of the sport and promising even richer content for F1 enthusiasts globally.