F1 Explains

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F1 Explains

Your questions about Formula 1, answered by the experts. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill explain F1 with drivers, engineers and more of the amazing people behind-the-scenes. Send your questions, voice notes and messages to F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation.

  1. Inside the F1 Pit Lane - with Bernie Collins

    9 HRS AGO

    Inside the F1 Pit Lane - with Bernie Collins

    It's where pit crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won and lost. Dive off the track, stamp hard on the brakes and enter the Formula 1 pit lane.  Katie and Christian step into the pit lane to put your questions to former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins. 'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...' Be part of the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.com 10 Teams, 20 Drivers, 1 Massive Season Launch A groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign. 18.02.25! Tickets at theO2.co.uk/F175LIVE Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Nation - expert Grand Prix reviews and previews Discover F1 Unlocked Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free

    29 min
  2. Miami GP ticket competition: Christian + Katie announce the winners

    6 DAYS AGO

    Miami GP ticket competition: Christian + Katie announce the winners

    F1 Explains gave listeners who attended our live show at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. the chance to win tickets for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Courtesy of the Miami Grand Prix, two lucky listeners have won a pair of tickets for the new McLaren grandstand, some exclusive McLaren merchandise and the chance to win a hot lap of the track with a professional driver. The draw was done at random and it's time to announce the winners. Congratulations to them, and thank you to everyone who entered. You can buy 2025 Miami Grand Prix tickets here. Send your F1 questions to F1Explains@F1.com

    9 min
  3. What really happens on the F1 grid - with Oscar Piastri's engineer + Gordon Ramsay

    NOV 8

    What really happens on the F1 grid - with Oscar Piastri's engineer + Gordon Ramsay

    The clock is ticking. The starting grid is full of people - drivers, engineers, reporters and celebrities. Formula 1 is about to go racing, but there's so much work to do. What happens on the grid in the crucial final minutes before lights out? In the first podcast episode to be recorded on a Formula 1 starting grid before a race, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne push through the crowds and explain what teams and drivers are doing, why the pre-race countdown is so important and the rules of the F1 grid. McLaren Race Engineer Tom Stallard tells us what he and Oscar Piastri are talking about on the grid. Plus celebrity chef and F1 fan Gordon Ramsay describes the pre-race atmosphere. 'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...' Be part of the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.com Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Nation - expert Grand Prix reviews and previews Experience Formula 1 live Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com Discover F1 Unlocked Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem epic rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free

    33 min
  4. Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.

    NOV 1

    Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.

    Want somewhere to watch a Grand Prix with F1 fans, race against your friends and enjoy food and drink? Look no further than F1 Arcade! Christian and Katie recorded a special episode of F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. after the Mexico City GP Watch Party. F1 Arcade is open now in Washington D.C., Boston MA, plus London and Birmingham in the UK. Go to f1arcade.com to buy tickets for Watch Parties or a high-speed night out. F1 Explains listeners Kim, Lindsay, Nick, Hayden and Kat asked Katie and Christian to explain how drivers influence strategy during a race, what Team Principals do on the pit wall, and the difference between 'dirty air' and a slipstream. Plus, F1 Explains gave people who attended the Watch Party the chance to win tickets to the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. The competition is now closed. Winners will be announced on a future episode. Good luck to everyone who entered. Tickets courtesy of the Miami Grand Prix You can buy 2025 Miami Grand Prix tickets here Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation

    42 min
  5. Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix

    OCT 24

    Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix

    A Formula 1 legend and a brand new star took to the stage at Circuit of the Americas for F1 Explains LIVE. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne put your questions to 2-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver, Ollie Bearman. F1 Explains listeners Rachel from Austin, Texas, Michelle from Cleveland, Ohio, Erin from Los Angeles, California and Ryan and Daniel from New Zealand asked Mika and Ollie questions about how Ferrari spotted Ollie, how to be fast at your next karting party and how drivers gain confidence. NBA star and F1 fan Sidy Cissoko of the San Antonio Spurs got his question answered too! And, Katie and Christian had a very special surprise for two McLaren fans who travelled from the other side of the world to see the show. You can be part of the podcast! Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com Special thanks to Ella Clarke and Mark Jones  F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. - Sunday October 27th Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix. Watch the race with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording. Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE Washington, D.C. Last few tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation Be there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crowned: Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com

    30 min
  6. Join us at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. this weekend!

    OCT 22

    Join us at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. this weekend!

    Come watch the Mexico City GP with F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city On Sunday October 27th, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne will be hosting a Watch Party for the race, and recording an episode of the podcast. Join us to watch the Grand Prix on big screens with amazing food and drink, plus racing on the F1 Arcade simulators. Going to be there? We can answer your F1 question. Send it to F1Explains@F1.com, and tell us you're coming to the party Watch Party starts at 3pm on Sunday October 27th. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE Washington, D.C. Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation Be there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crowned: Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com

    2 min
  7. An F1 driver's pre-race routine - with Liam Lawson

    OCT 18

    An F1 driver's pre-race routine - with Liam Lawson

    What do Formula 1 drivers do in the hours before the start of a Grand Prix? VCARB's Liam Lawson tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about his pre-race routine, and how he'll be preparing his body and mind to for his return to Formula 1 this weekend at the United States Grand Prix. Andy and Jess from the UK, and Kathy from California had their questions answered on this episode. Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - in Austin Texas + Washington D.C. Saturday October 19th - F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2024, Circuit of the Americas. With special guests: Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver, 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver Mika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World Champion Free to all Saturday/weekend ticket-holders. No reservation or extra ticket required. Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre Stage, Saturday October 19th, 6:15pm after F1 Qualifying Sunday October 27th - F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. for the Mexico City Grand Prix Watch Party. Watch the Grand Prix with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording after the race Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE Washington, D.C. Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation Be there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crowned: Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com

    32 min
  8. Downforce + why F1 cars have wings - with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya

    OCT 10

    Downforce + why F1 cars have wings - with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya

    F1 cars race round corners at more than 190 miles per hour. Those insane speeds are made possible by downforce - the invisible power which keeps F1 cars on-track. Emel Cankaya is an Aerodynamics Specialist at McLaren. She tells Katie and Christian what downforce is, how F1 cars create it and what the front wing, rear wing and floor of the car do. She also explains how and why F1 teams change their downforce set ups for each racetrack, and how she got her job in Formula 1. F1 Explains listener Brigit in New York asked us to explain downforce. If you'd like your question answered, send it to F1Explains@F1.com F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - in Austin Texas + Washington D.C. Saturday October 19th - F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2024, Circuit of the Americas. With special guests: Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver, 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver Mika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World Champion Free to all Saturday/weekend ticket-holders. No reservation or extra ticket required. Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre Stage, Saturday October 19th, 6:15pm after F1 Qualifying Sunday October 27th - F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. for the Mexico City Grand Prix Watch Party. Watch the Grand Prix with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording after the race Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE Washington, D.C. Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation Be there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crowned: Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and F1 ACADEMY weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are available now at tickets.formula1.com

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Your questions about Formula 1, answered by the experts. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill explain F1 with drivers, engineers and more of the amazing people behind-the-scenes. Send your questions, voice notes and messages to F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation.

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  • Channel
    Formula 1
  • Creator
    Formula 1
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Formula 1
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    F1 Explains

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