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3 days ago

LEGENDS: Nico Rosberg’s ‘terrifying’, triumphant 2016

‘Am I ever going to get another opportunity? This is the moment, don’t mess it up’. These were the thoughts in Nico Rosberg’s mind as he raced for the F1 World Championship in 2016. Ten years since his victory, Nico tells Tom Clarkson about the ‘terrifying’ pressure he felt throughout the season. He explains how he made improvements in every area to give him the best chance of winning – from sleep schedules to the paint on his helmet. The 2016 season saw Rosberg clash with Mercedes teammate and title rival Lewis Hamilton. Nico remembers their crashes and the effect they had on their relationship. He relives the ‘critical’ overtaking move in the title-deciding race which left him shaking in the car, and the moment when he won the prize he’d worked so hard to achieve.This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: Learn more at vanta.com/GRID
28 Oct

Daniel Ricciardo: 'refinding myself after Formula 1'

'I still don't like how it ended. But there's also a part of me which is grateful that they pulled the trigger'. Two years have passed since Daniel Ricciardo left the Formula 1 paddock in Singapore after his final Grand Prix. After racing at the top for more than a decade, he was suddenly no longer an F1 driver. What next? Daniel has been considering that question ever since that night in 2024. He tells Tom Clarkson about 'going through phases' of different emotions - from 'humiliation' to 'acceptance'. Travel, reconnecting with friends and a lot of introspection is helping him 'refind himself' and figure out what 'chapter two' of his life has in store. Ricciardo won eight Formula 1 Grands Prix, stood on the podium 32 times and outscored World Champion Sebastian Vettel when they were teammates. But his racing record doesn't tell the full story of life as an F1 driver. Daniel opens up about moments in his career when he felt 'burnt out' and wanted to walk away. He also looks back with pride at his best wins, most spectacular overtaking moves and greatest on-track battles. And he considers his decision to leave Red Bull Racing in 2018; if he had stayed, would he have a World Championship to his name? Listen to more Official F1 PodcastsRace previews and reviews on F1 NationYour questions answered on F1 Explains This episode is sponsored by: Decagon: Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/grid to see what Decagon can do for your team. Housecall Pro: Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF base plans for their first 3 months at HousecallPro.com/GRID #ad Honda Vintage Culture: Right now, you can get 25% off the full Honda Vintage Culture range at hondavintageculture.com, use the code GRID at checkout. Bitdefender: Visit Bitdefender.com to learn more about how Bitdefender supports Ferrari through cybersecurity built on trust and how YOU can make your digital life safer.
5 days ago

Kimi claims his crown - 2026 Mexico City GP Review

This episode is sponsored by AWS - Global AI Partner of Formula 1 As Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest F1 World Champion in history, Tom Clarkson and James Hinchcliffe review the Mexico City Grand Prix. 9th place would have been enough for Antonelli to take the title, but he fought his way to the podium. What does that say about his character? Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lifted the new champion onto their shoulders on the rostrum. Could Kimi go on to challenge their incredible records? Race-winner Verstappen showed all his speed and composure to take the victory. What was key to him taking the lead, and is the momentum with him ahead of 2027? After the Ferraris went wheel-to-wheel, Lewis Hamilton wants 'serious talks'. TC and Hinch assess the situation at the Scuderia and ask what can be done to bring harmony between Hamilton and Leclerc? How is George Russell feeling now his teammate is officially champion? Does his 2027 title challenge begin in Brazil next week? Elsewhere there's praise for Liam Lawson after another points finish and we hail Haas stand-in Ryo Hirakawa for a scoring a point on his Grand Prix debut. This episode is sponsored byClaudeThe AI for problem-solvers. Hand off the tedious work to Claude. Try it on any paid plan at Claude.ai/nationShopifyIf you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to shopify.com/nation to start your free trial
26 Oct

Kimi on the brink + George at a crossroads? – United States GP Review

This episode is sponsored by AWS - Global AI Partner of Formula 1. James Hinchcliffe and Lawrence Barretto join Tom Clarkson in the Austin paddock to reflect on the United States Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli’s dominant win from pole wasn’t enough to secure the title this time around, but he’s moved even closer to becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history. How did he make the one-stop strategy work so well? And what are the permutations for Kimi to seal the championship in Mexico? On the other side of the Mercedes garage, George Russell could only manage P8 after a very difficult weekend compared to Kimi. Is there any chance George might start considering a life away from Mercedes given his teammate’s dominance this year? Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc made it back-to-back podiums with a very impressive drive to P2. Was this as good a performance as we’ve seen from Charles all season? Why was he quicker than Lewis Hamilton this weekend? And was this a missed opportunity for Ferrari – given how strong their race pace was, could they have won had they qualified better? The guys also discuss why Max Verstappen and Red Bull weren’t the team to beat despite being many people’s favourites, some spicy team radio from Isack Hadjar, another challenging weekend for McLaren and why they think Racing Bulls haven’t given Liam Lawson a contract for next season yet. Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered on F1 Explains
30 Oct

F1 Explains: Mario Andretti + Damon Hill LIVE at Circuit of the Americas

Their names are on the F1 World Championship trophy, now they're answering F1 Explains listener questions! 1978 and 1996 title-winners Mario Andretti and Damon Hill joined us for a special legends live show at Circuit of the Americas. Mario and Damon tell Christian Hewgill about the incredible growth of F1 in the USA, then listeners Nick and Brian take the stage to ask questions about winning in different forms of motorsport, data vs driving instinct and Mario's movie career... Get your questions answered by an F1 expertEmail F1Explains@F1.com Follow the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026Race previews and reviews on F1 Nation Daniel Ricciardo opens up about life after F1Listen now on F1 Beyond The Grid
29 Oct

F1 history awaits Kimi + the tight battle for P2 - Mexico City GP Preview

With Kimi Antonelli two points away from becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history, Tom Clarkson and broadcaster Diego Mejía preview the Mexico City Grand Prix. Can anyone delay Kimi's coronation? Perhaps one of the drivers in contention for P2 in the championship - George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, or Charles Leclerc? Verstappen is a 'turn one specialist' in Mexico, but might the high altitude favour the Ferrari drivers? Why are the final races of 2026 so important for Russell and anyone else hoping to mount a title challenge in 2027? Tom and Diego also hail Liam Lawson's impressive season at Racing Bulls, look forward to a future teammate battle between Ollie Bearman and Rafael Câmara at Haas and discuss a new Cadillac deal for home hero Sergio Perez ahead of his 300th Grand Prix. Follow the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026Watch live on Apple TV in the US, F1TV in selected countries or your national F1 broadcasterHighlights and updates all weekend on the F1 app and YouTube channel Daniel Ricciardo opens up about life after F1Listen now on F1 Beyond The GridAsk a question, get an expert answerListen to F1 Explains right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed
20 Oct

Fred Vesti: 'making champions' as Mercedes Third Driver

'It's a very unforgiving job... you're helping making champions, but it's not yourself', says Fred Vesti. Through hundreds of hours and thousands of laps in the simulator, he has contributed to Mercedes' success in 2026. It seems certain that Kimi Antonelli will be crowned Drivers' World Champion, and the team are destined to become Constructors' Champions. Fred tells Tom Clarkson about his demanding work at the track, at the team factory and especially in the simulator and explains how he stays ready to replace George Russell or Antonelli, should they be unable to drive. He explains the key to the Mercedes' drivers speed and how he plays a crucial role in deciding how to upgrade the car. Fred tells the story of approaching Team Principal Toto Wolff at a party, and having a conversation which eventually led him to join the team's junior driver programme. A champion in sportscars, Vesti remains determined to race in Formula 1, even if that meant leaving the Silver Arrows. This episode is sponsored by:SalesforceNobody knows F1 fans better than Salesforce. They're looking for Fan1. Think it’s you? Prove it. Enter now for the ultimate FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX experience and be crowned Fan1 at f1.com/unlocked Honda Vintage CultureHeritage garments, inspired by Honda's racing spirit. Get 25% off with code GRID at hondavintageculture.com VantaSave time and resources on security and compliance. Learn more at vanta.com/GRIDClaudeHand off the tedious work to Claude. Try it on any paid plan at claude.ai/grid
6 Oct

James Vowles: ‘the most difficult year of my career’

2026 was supposed to be the year Williams made a big step forward in Formula 1. They’d scored their first podiums under Team Principal James Vowles in 2025, all while prioritising focus on this new era of regulations, so expectations of what they could achieve this season were high. But they’ve fallen well short of those. Speaking to Tom Clarkson, James talks about the phone calls he had with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz before the season to tell them the team was ‘in trouble’, whether he was worried both drivers would leave and why the car was overweight in the first place. James is very honest and self-critical, reflecting on what he’d do differently and the advice he’d give himself in hindsight. But he’s also optimistic about the future, with the team fighting hard to overcome their struggles and showing ‘true innovation’ to create a new chassis that was introduced in Baku. This episode is sponsored by: Salesforce: Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Formula 1? From the broadcast room to the track, see how the fastest sport on earth runs on Salesforce. Head salesforce.com/F1 to watch Inside F1, powered by Salesforce. Vanta: Learn more at vanta.com/GRID Shopify: If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to SHOPIFY.COM/beyondthegrid to start your free trial.
18 Oct

Kimi’s title chance, Max’s momentum + should drivers decide strategy? – United States GP Preview

This episode is sponsored by AWS - Global AI Partner of Formula 1. Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques join Tom Clarkson for some energetic debate ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin. With Singapore still fresh in their minds, the guys discuss the strategy call from Lewis Hamilton that cost him a podium and whether a driver should go against their team’s strategic decisions. Lots of listeners disagreed with Jolyon’s take on last week’s podcast about the crash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Sprint race. Having had more time to reflect, has JP changed his view? Looking ahead to Austin, Kimi Antonelli could mathematically become World Champion at the Circuit of the Americas. But do Mercedes have the car to fight for victory? Is their recent form a cause for long-term ‘concern’? And with back-to-back wins from pole position, momentum is fully with Max Verstappen as we head to a track where he’s won four of the last five races. Will he make it five out of six this weekend? Jacquesy and Jolyon discuss the turnaround Red Bull have made since the start of the season and their thoughts on Team Principal Laurent Mekies signing a long-term contract extension. Plus, Haas have announced that Brazilian F2 driver Rafa Camara will drive for them in 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon. What can we expect from the Ferrari Academy driver? And what does his arrival mean for Ollie Bearman?
22 Oct

F1 Explains: Understeer v oversteer, quali v race pace + mental pressure - with Jack Doohan

What’s the difference between understeer and oversteer? How is race pace different to quali pace? And how do drivers deal with jet lag? Haas Reserve Driver Jack Doohan joins Christian Hewgill in the Austin paddock to answer your questions about Formula 1. Jack opens up on the challenges of dealing with the mental pressures of the sport and explains what downshifts are, how they feel in the car and why good downshifts are so crucial to lap time.

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LEGENDS: Nico Rosberg’s ‘terrifying’, triumphant 2016

Daniel Ricciardo: 'refinding myself after Formula 1'

Kimi claims his crown - 2026 Mexico City GP Review

Kimi on the brink + George at a crossroads? – United States GP Review

F1 Explains: Mario Andretti + Damon Hill LIVE at Circuit of the Americas

F1 history awaits Kimi + the tight battle for P2 - Mexico City GP Preview

Fred Vesti: 'making champions' as Mercedes Third Driver

James Vowles: ‘the most difficult year of my career’

Kimi’s title chance, Max’s momentum + should drivers decide strategy? – United States GP Preview

F1 Explains: Understeer v oversteer, quali v race pace + mental pressure - with Jack Doohan

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