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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. 2d ago

    Are Max + Red Bull now the team to beat? - Singapore GP Review

    Max Verstappen secured back-to-back wins from pole position with his first ever victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. With seven podium finishes from the last eight races, at a range of different tracks, are he and Red Bull now the benchmark in Formula 1? Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe to discuss Max’s ‘masterclass’ around the Marina Bay Circuit and what we can expect from Red Bull for the rest of the season. Charles Leclerc claimed his first podium in seven races with P2, but should he have taken the lead from Max at the start after a great launch at lights out? And if he had succeeded, could he have held on to win?  There was disappointment on the other side of the Ferrari garage, as Lewis Hamilton’s decision to stay out under the final Virtual Safety Car cost him a podium. He apologised to the team over the radio at the end of the race, but should they have been more forceful in asking him to pit? The guys also discuss Kimi Antonelli’s ‘opportunistic’ drive to P3, the crash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Sprint race and Liam Lawson’s future at Racing Bulls after another big points haul for the New Zealander. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY... Hexclad: For a limited time, F1 Nation listeners get 15% off with our exclusive link. Just head to hexclad.co.uk/nation

    Are Max + Red Bull now the team to beat? - Singapore GP Review

  2. 5d ago

    F1 Explains: lap count calculations, team size differences + the purpose of practice - with Laura Winter + Alex Brundle

    Why does every Grand Prix have a different number of laps? How come some F1 teams have fewer employees than others? What are drivers and engineers doing during practice sessions? Those are your questions. Christian Hewgill gets the answers from F1TV Lead Presenter Laura Winter and two-time 24h Le Mans podium-finisher (and budding stylist, apparently) Alex Brundle. Laura and Alex also tackle your questions on tyre rules, whether driver or car is more important, and why a race with every driver in the same car would not tell us who's 'best' Got F1 questions? We'll get you an answerEmails and voice notes welcome at F1Explains@F1.com Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Nation for race previews + reviewsF1 Beyond The Grid for big interviews with big names

    F1 Explains: lap count calculations, team size differences + the purpose of practice - with Laura Winter + Alex Brundle

  3. 6d ago

    A Verstappen v Ferrari fight? Singapore GP Preview

    Tom Clarkson and F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto think Red Bull and Ferrari will be closely-matched at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, with Mercedes and McLaren also in the mix. Will Max Verstappen win this Grand Prix for the first time in his career? Will the tight corners of the Marina Bay circuit suit McLaren and Ferrari? Will Mercedes' upgrades give Kimi Antonelli a chance of victory, and can George Russell recover from a back-of-the-grid start due to an engine penalty? In the highly competitive midfield, Audi, Racing Bulls and Alpine will be watching Aston Martin closely. The pressure of F1 Sprint, the humidity and the high chance of a Safety Car mean a dramatic weekend is guaranteed. More official F1 podcastsF1 Explains answers your questions about the sportF1 Beyond The Grid brings you in-depth interviews with the sport's biggest stars

    A Verstappen v Ferrari fight? Singapore GP Preview

  4. Oct 5

    Max, Lewis + Fernando shine in Sepang - Bahrain GP in Malaysia Review

    Jolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques join Tom Clarkson from the F1TV commentary box to debrief an epic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Max Verstappen secured his first victory of 2026 and the first win for Red Bull’s own power unit. How did Max recover from a slow start? Why were Red Bull so competitive in Sepang? And just how far have they come this year? Meanwhile, there were mixed emotions at Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli coming home in P2 but George Russell retiring due to an engine issue. Now 84 points behind championship leader Kimi, are George’s title hopes well and truly over? How should he approach the rest of the season? Having gambled on soft tyres while his rivals stuck to inters at the start, Lewis Hamilton dropped from second to eighteenth in the opening stages, before fighting back through the field to third for his first podium since Silverstone. Why did Ferrari start both drivers on the softs? How did Hamilton complete such an impressive comeback? And how much did Team Principal Fred Vasseur need a result like that? The guys also discuss a champion’s drive from Fernando Alonso to score his best result of the season for Aston Martin with P8, why McLaren weren’t in the mix in Malaysia and their Driver of the Day. Big names and expert insight on official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1 starsF1 Explains - experts answer your F1 questions THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY... Claude: Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today on any paid plan at claude.ai/nation Shopify: If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to shopify.com/nation to start your free trial.

    Max, Lewis + Fernando shine in Sepang - Bahrain GP in Malaysia Review

  5. Oct 1

    F1 Explains: Jamie Chadwick on her first F1 test

    Days after driving a modern Formula 1 car for the first time, Jamie Chadwick joined F1 Explains to answer your questions. She tells Christian Hewgill what surprised her the most when she tested the 2025 Williams F1 car at the Portimao circuit in Portugal, and compares the experience to driving in W Series, Indy NXT and Le Mans. Jamie also talks about working with Williams, supporting F1 ACADEMY drivers and her ambitions for her racing career, all while signing a flurry of caps thrown on stage by the Baku crowd... Got questions? We'll get the answersSend emails or voice notes to F1Explains@F1.com More Official F1 PodcastsExpert race reviews on F1 NationIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid

    F1 Explains: Jamie Chadwick on her first F1 test

  6. Oct 1

    Who will rise to the challenge in Sepang? - Bahrain GP in Malaysia Preview

    Tom Clarkson and 1996 World Champion Damon Hill preview this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Damon competed in the very first F1 race at Sepang back in 1999 so tells Tom what we can expect from the track, the weather conditions and who will be competitive here. The guys also discuss what George Russell will take into the weekend from his dominant victory in Baku, why Ferrari have felt the need to publicly reaffirm their support for Team Principal Fred Vasseur, and their thoughts on Fernando Alonso’s decision to continue racing with Aston Martin in 2027. Plus, TC ponders what’s next for Esteban Ocon and Haas after they announced they’ll be parting ways at the end of the year. Big names and expert insight on official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1 starsF1 Explains - experts answer your F1 questions

    Who will rise to the challenge in Sepang? - Bahrain GP in Malaysia Preview

  7. Sep 28

    Has George ‘cracked the code’? – Azerbaijan GP Review

    Tom Clarkson, James Hinchcliffe and Alex Brundle sit down in the Baku paddock to dissect a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell may have only won the race by a tenth after a dramatic drag race with Max Verstappen to the finish line, but he was dominant all weekend to take his third victory of the season. Why was George back to his best in Baku? Has he finally got to grips with the car? And what does this result mean for his title challenge? Kimi Antonelli recovered from his crash in qualifying to climb from P16 to P5. Given the Mercedes’ straight-line speed, why wasn’t he able to cut through the field as successfully as he did in Monza? And was this the first time we’ve seen Kimi race with the championship in mind? The guys also discuss Red Bull's first double podium since China 2024 - whether Max could have won had he qualified higher up, the team orders between him and Isack Hadjar, and just how impressive the latter’s performance was after missing the previous three races with a wrist injury. Elsewhere, there was mayhem in the midfield as Franco Colapinto took out Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris at the first Safety Car restart, when Arvid Lindblad also hit his Racing Bulls teammate Liam Lawson. So what will the debriefs at Alpine and Racing Bulls look like? Also on the agenda: Esteban Ocon’s future after leading Haas to a double points finish, a much-needed point for Williams, disappointment for Oscar Piastri having been in podium contention and an anonymous race for Ferrari. 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

    Has George ‘cracked the code’? – Azerbaijan GP Review

  8. Sep 24

    F1 Explains: Formula 2 + Formula 3 with 2026 F3 champion Ugo Ugochukwu

    They're the racing series which prepare drivers for Formula 1. F2 and F3 are where Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Gabriel Bortoleto and many more F1 stars have honed their skills behind the wheel. How are these categories different, what do the drivers drive, and what does it take to win? 2026 Formula 3 champion Ugo Ugochukwu tells Christian Hewgill the key to topping a competitive field of 30 drivers, what he learned from racing on F1 weekends and how he hopes to make the step up to F2 and beyond. Formula 2 Technical Director Pierre-Alain Michot answers your questions on how the F2 car is different to F1 machinery. He also explains how the updated F2 car for 2027 will give drivers the best possible preparation for F1. Got a question about Formula 1?Curious about cars? Wondering about wings? Send your question on any F1 topic to F1Explains@F1.com Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with Formula 1 stars on F1 Beyond The GridExpert opinion, analysis and reaction on F1 Nation Follow Formula 2 and Formula 3 Official Formula 2 website Meet F2 rising stars in Chasing The Dream F2 Highlights on YouTube F2 social media Official F3 website Ugo's crowning moment on YouTube F3 social media

    F1 Explains: Formula 2 + Formula 3 with 2026 F3 champion Ugo Ugochukwu
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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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