The Autosport F1 Podcast

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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Marking 25 years since the passing of one of Formula 1's most iconic figures, Kevin Turner is joined by veteran motorsport journalist and author Maurice Hamilton for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Ken Tyrrell. From his post-war timber and lumber business to discovering a young Jackie Stewart at a rainy Goodwood test, Ken Tyrrell carved out a legendary path as an independent team boss. In this episode, Maurice shares intimate personal memories of Tyrrell—who became a surrogate father figure in the paddock—exploring the highs of world championship glory with Matra and Cosworth, the audacious six-wheeled P34 project, and the painful controversies of the 1984 season.
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Lando Norris secured a commanding victory at Zandvoort as Formula 1 returned from the summer break with a strategic thriller at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

Kevin Turner is joined by Jake Boxall-Legge to unpick how McLaren turned their weekend around after a difficult Sprint race, utilising tyre offset strategy to beat Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

We also hear trackside insight from Stuart Codling on what could be the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, dissect Ferrari's race pace versus their qualifying struggles, examine Liam Lawson's solid return to Red Bull following Max Verstappen's early crash, and break down Nico Hülkenberg's remarkable near-miss and points finish.
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The summer break is over, and as Formula 1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, the Autosport team takes a moment to catch its breath and grade the class of 2026 so far.
Join host Kevin Turner alongside Autosport's Jake Boxall-Legge and Damien Smith as they dive into the mid-season F1 driver ratings. Using the latest Autosport Magazine grades from Oleg Karpov as their benchmark, the panel debates who has shone, who is struggling, and who still needs to do their homework.

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Kimi Antonelli is putting in a fantastic sophomore Formula 1 campaign, but what about the greatest rookie seasons in grand prix history?



We’ve already picked out the best F1 title-winning campaigns and the best performances not to land the crown. Now it’s time to select the best seasons by F1 rookies.



Host Kevin Turner runs through his latest top 10, under the expert eye of experienced F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton. Will you agree with our ranking?
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