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Step inside the Formula 1 Paddock for race previews, reviews, interviews and analysis with Tom Clarkson and expert guests. Get answers to your questions on F1 Explains with Christian Hewgill. Email F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth F1 interviews, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid

  1. 2 hr ago

    ‘Sublime’ Lando, the ‘Max factor’ + Fernando’s ‘fire’ – Hungarian GP Review

    Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by F1TV expert and IndyCar race winner, James Hinchcliffe, to reflect on the Hungarian Grand Prix. Lando Norris converted pole position to take his first Grand Prix victory of the season and his first as a World Champion. Why was Lando back on top in Budapest? Is he driving better this year than last year when he won the title? And can he now regularly fight with Mercedes and Ferrari to defend that title in 2026? Max Verstappen was pleasantly surprised to finish P2 and secure his third podium in the last four races. So how did Max end up on the rostrum? And what did Tom and Hinch think of his incredible overtake of Lewis Hamilton on lap 16?  It was another mixed weekend for Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli climbed from seventh on the grid to third, extending his championship lead further, while George Russell suffered an anti-stall issue at the start before fighting back for a points finish. How different will Kimi and George’s mindsets be going into the summer break? Plus, the guys discuss a missed opportunity for Ferrari and a much better weekend for Aston Martin, whose upgrades helped Fernando Alonso reach Q2 for the first time this season. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY... HexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.co.uk/NATION! Offer excludes bundles and other items already on sale. #hexcladpartner IM8: Give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to im8health.com/nationand use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus tenpercent off your order. #im8health

    ‘Sublime’ Lando, the ‘Max factor’ + Fernando’s ‘fire’ – Hungarian GP Review

  2. 3 days ago

    F1 Explains: Yuki Tsunoda talks F1 training, learning from teammates + food

    Neck training, positive energy and Belgian mussels are on the menu as Red Bull Test and Reserve Driver Yuki Tsunoda joins Christian Hewgill on stage in Belgium. Yuki answers questions from F1 Explains listeners about why F1 drivers need to be physically fit, the advice he'd give his rookie self, what he learned from teammates including Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo, and his favourite race weekend food. Send your questions, we'll get you the answersEmails and voice notes welcome - F1Explains@F1.com Thanks for listening to F1 Explains so far in 2026. We'll be back after the summer break WIN TICKETS FOR F1 IN MADRIDOfficial F1 Podcasts are giving you the chance to win one pair of weekend grandstand tickets for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026You must be 18+ to enter. Competition closes on 31 July 2026.To enter and for full terms and conditions, visit f1.com/podcast-win-madrid

    F1 Explains: Yuki Tsunoda talks F1 training, learning from teammates + food

  3. 4 days ago

    Advantage Ferrari? Aston upgrades key to Fernando’s future? – Hungarian GP Preview

    With chassis set to be more important than power unit at the Hungaroring, will Ferrari have a more competitive car than Mercedes in Budapest? If so, who will come out on top between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton? And could George Russell benefit as he looks to close his 50-point gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli? F1 correspondent and presenter Lawrence Barretto joins Tom Clarkson in the paddock to answer the key questions ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.  Tom and Lawrence also discuss what we can expect from the big upgrades Aston Martin are bringing to this race and how they could shape Fernando Alonso’s decision on his future. Plus, will McLaren and Red Bull be in the mix for victory? WIN TICKETS FOR F1 IN MADRIDOfficial F1 Podcasts are giving you the chance to win one pair of weekend grandstand tickets for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026You must be 18+ to enter. Competition closes on 31 July 2026.To enter and for full terms and conditions, visit f1.com/podcast-win-madrid

    Advantage Ferrari? Aston upgrades key to Fernando’s future? – Hungarian GP Preview

  4. 20 Jul

    ‘Cool’ Kimi, Ferrari full of surprises + a reset for Russell? – Belgian GP Review

    Tom Clarkson is joined by race-winner Kimi Antonelli, F1TV lead presenter Laura Winter and two-time Le Mans podium finisher Alex Brundle to review the Belgian Grand Prix.  Kimi converted pole to secure his sixth win of the season and move 45 points clear at the top of the World Championship. 12 months on from last year’s Belgian Grand Prix, one of his most challenging weekends of the 2025 season, how has the 19-year-old made such an incredible transformation?   Kimi joins us in the Mercedes motorhome to reflect on his victory and a close fight with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.   You’ll also hear reaction from George Russell, whose DNF after a collision with Lewis Hamilton on lap 1 leaves him 50 points adrift of Antonelli. What do the guys make of that incident, the comments George has made about his car’s problems and where he goes from here?  Tom, Laura and Alex also discuss how surprised they were by Ferrari’s pace, Max Verstappen’s third podium of the season, and whether Lando Norris could have won without his grid penalty. Listen to more official F1 podcastsDrivers, in-depth on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nationpodcast feed This episode is sponsored by: IM8 - give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/nation and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. #im8health

    ‘Cool’ Kimi, Ferrari full of surprises + a reset for Russell? – Belgian GP Review

  5. 16 Jul

    F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air

    How do drivers enable Overtake mode and active aero? What’s the secret to a quick flying lap? And how do they know when to launch on a practice race start? Williams' Carlos Sainz and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto join Christian Hewgill in the F1 paddock to answer your questions about Formula 1. You’ll also hear how they find the perfect balance between clean and dirty air when following another car, their race weekend routine and whether everyday normal driving in road cars has any impact on their racing. Plus, Gabi puts an end to the podcast's pasta-based controvesry, and Carlos responds to a claim made by his manager and cousin Carlos Onoro on a recent episode.Got a question for an F1 driver?Send emails and voice notes to F1Explains@F1.com Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Carlos Sainz + Gabriel BortoletoExpert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

    F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air

  6. 12 Jul

    Russell, reliability or Ferrari? What is Kimi’s biggest threat? – Belgian GP Preview

    Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. Having failed to score points in two of the last three Grands Prix due to car problems, Kimi Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25. So what is the biggest threat to Kimi’s hopes of becoming World Champion this year? His teammate George Russell, Ferrari or Mercedes’ reliability issues? On a recent episode, Jolyon suggested that Ferrari need to back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if they’re to fight Mercedes for the title. After Leclerc’s victory at Silverstone, has his opinion changed? The guys also discuss an ‘upset’ Max Verstappen, why things could get ‘spicy’ at Racing Bulls, and Carlos Sainz’s reaction to a disappointing weekend for Williams at the British Grand Prix. You’ll also hear their podium predictions for Spa and how wet weather could mix things up. Listen to more official F1 podcastsDrivers, in-depth on F1 Beyond The Grid Your questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nationpodcast feed This episode is sponsored byLeesa - go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners. IM8 - give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/nation and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. #im8health

    Russell, reliability or Ferrari? What is Kimi’s biggest threat? – Belgian GP Preview

  7. 9 Jul

    F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon Hill

    How has F1 changed since Damon Hill won the World Championship? What happened to make him report rival Michael Schumacher to the stewards? Why does he share an unusual car number record? 30 years after his title-winning season, Damon joins Christian Hewgill on stage at the British Grand Prix to answer these questions and more from F1 Explains listeners. Lyndsey from Maine and Toby from Manchester ask Damon about making his F1 debut relatively late in life, and what his former team Williams need to do to return to the front of the grid. F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand PrixSpecial guest Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Reserve DriverF1 Fanzone Stage | 1025 am | Friday 17th JulySend questions to F1Explains@F1.com - we could make you part of the show Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Damon HillExpert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

    F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon Hill

  8. 6 Jul

    Leclerc ‘transforms the narrative’ + more Mercedes drama – British GP Review

    Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentary duo, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and lead commentator Alex Jacques, to reflect on a dramatic British Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc capitalised on more misfortune for championship leader Kimi Antonelli to take his first victory since Austin in 2024. After such a difficult run of races, why was he back to his best and how significant is this win for Charles? Reliability issues mean Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25 over the last three rounds, but is he leaving Silverstone happier than George Russell despite the Brit taking home P2 and closing the gap to Kimi? Jolyon, Alex and Tom share their thoughts on George’s continuing struggles against his teammate and the team radio message from Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff at the end of the race.  Plus, the guys discuss why Lewis Hamilton might be ‘scratching his head’ despite securing a fourth podium finish of the season and gaining more ground on Antonelli. Listen to more official F1 podcastsLando Norris on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed This episode is sponsored byBetterHelp - Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/f1nationShopify: You put in the work. Time to get paid like it. Free trial at shopify.com/nationGive your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/NATION and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. Anthropic: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude at Claude.ai/nation

    Leclerc ‘transforms the narrative’ + more Mercedes drama – British GP Review
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Step inside the Formula 1 Paddock for race previews, reviews, interviews and analysis with Tom Clarkson and expert guests. Get answers to your questions on F1 Explains with Christian Hewgill. Email F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth F1 interviews, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid

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