BONUS: Bring Back V10s Debrief on the Senna-Schumacher rivalry

BONUS: Bring Back V10s Debrief on the Senna-Schumacher rivalry

Author: The Race Media Ltd April 28, 2026 Duration: 49:55
We have another bonus for you in the feed this week - another episode of the Bring Back V10s debrief, a podcast usually only available to those in The Race Members' Club. Join Glenn Freeman as he tackles questions from listeners about the Senna-Schumacher rivalry, starting with one about how a rivalry between two of F1's biggest stars would have played out in the social media age...

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There’s a particular roar that defined a generation of Formula 1, a sound that’s now a memory. Bring Back V10s-Classic F1 stories isn’t just about nostalgia for that engine scream; it’s a thorough, engaging exploration of the era it powered. Host Glenn Freeman, alongside a rotating panel of expert guests from The Race Media Ltd, meticulously unpacks the period from 1989 to 2005. This was a time when the sport’s drama was as intense off the circuit as on it, featuring colossal rivalries between legends like Senna, Prost, and Schumacher. Each episode serves as a detailed time capsule, revisiting the races, the politics, and the personalities that made this a golden age. You’ll hear stories about established superstars and the rise of future greats like Alonso and Raikkonen, blending major headlines with forgotten details that even ardent fans may have missed. The conversation in this sports podcast goes beyond mere results, capturing the atmosphere and the raw, unfiltered character of F1 during these pivotal years. It’s for anyone who wants to understand not just what happened, but how it felt and why it still matters. Tune in for a deep, thoughtful, and often surprising retrospective that brings the V10 epoch back to life in vivid detail.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:10:22
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Duration: 1:09:42
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Duration: 1:16:13
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Duration: 1:28:46
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Duration: 16:25
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Listener questions special - Race Members' Club Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:24
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Duration: 1:19:45
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Duration: 1:20:10
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Duration: 1:20:04
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