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Go to the F1 Nation podcast feed to hear our first episode of 2026. Christian Hewgill and Lawrence Barretto talk through all you need to know ahead of the new season

F1 Explains is back - in our new home


F1 Explains is moving to the F1 Nation podcast feed for the new season.Get answers to your F1 questions from Christian Hewgill and expert guests, plus race reviews and previews with Tom Clarkson - all in one place.Send your questions about the 2026 F1 season to F1Explains@F1.comSearch F1 Nation on your podcast app, hit follow or subscribe, and you'll get every new episode of F1 Explains

F1 Explains has joined F1 Nation for 2026

Lando Norris' driving style, the food which fuels the Haas pit crew, the Apex GP cars from F1: The Movie and the team boss who lets his drivers use his office toilet. F1 Explains covered all this and much more in 2025 as we answered your questions on how the sport works.Christian and the team have chosen their favourite moments from the season, which include a world-first episode recorded inside a garage during a Grand Prix, F1: The Movie director Joseph Kosinski explaining how the cars used in the film were created and Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto's description of what happens inside the cockpit when drivers have to save fuel and tyres.Thank you for listening in 2025. Happy holidays from the F1 Explains team!Get your question answered on the podcast next seasonIf you have a question for F1 Explains email F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation 

Driving secrets, pit crew cookies, movie star cars + a Team Principal's toilet - The Best of F1 Explains 2025

In the months between the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and the five red lights in Australia, Formula 1 teams are still be racing. They're building in factories, testing on simulators and wind tunnels, working flat-out to get their cars ready for a new era.New car design and power unit rules will change the game in 2026, so the work F1 teams do this winter is more important than ever. Williams Team Principal James Vowles and F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto join Christian Hewgill to explain all.Lawrence tells us why the teams have less time than in previous winters to be ready for the new season, starting with the first of three pre-season tests in January. James explains the work taking place at F1 team factories, and why 2026 is such a big change.Get your question answered on the podcastIf you have a question for F1 Explains email F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation 

The F1 winter - with James Vowles + Lawrence Barretto

What does a Formula 1 driver need to become a World Champion? Can they really approach a title decider as if it’s any other race? And is it better to be leading the way or chasing?Ahead of this weekend’s three-way title showdown between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen joins Christian Hewgill in the Yas Marina paddock to explain what it takes to achieve motorsport’s biggest prize.Mika remembers the moment in his career when he knew he could win a championship, how that changed his mentality and the approach he took to his title deciders in 1998 and 1999.Get your question answered on the podcastIf you have a question for F1 Explains email F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Becoming F1 World Champion - with Mika Hakkinen

In a shock reversal of the usual format, this episode of F1 Explains starts with a question that YOU have to answer. It's about an engine company with an incredible winning record in Formula 1. Any guesses?For decades, Ford won in Formula 1. Their engines powered drivers and teams to World Championships. In 2026, the company will return to the grid, partnering with Red Bull on a new F1 engine project.Christian speaks to Mark Rushbrook, Ford Global Director of Racing, to find out how the partnership with Red Bull will work, what knowledge Ford can use to help Red Bull hit the ground running and how F1 differs from Ford's other racing teams.Plus we explain why Red Bull are building their own power unit instead of continuing to buy one from another team, and how the different approaches could affect every team's success in 2026 and beyond.Get your question answered on the podcastIf you have a question for F1 Explains email F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionBook your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comOne-day grandstand tickets for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix start at $85 - go to f1miamigp.com to get yoursListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Ford's Formula 1 return with Red Bull

How do you start a brand new F1 team? Does joining at the start of new regulations in 2026 give Cadillac an advantage or disadvantage? What are the team’s goals? Cadillac F1 Team CEO Dan Towriss joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions and tell us what we can expect from F1’s newest team. Dan also talks about their driver line-up of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, Cadillac’s short and long-term engine plans, the role General Motors and TWG Motorsports play in this project, and whether IndyCar star-turned-Cadillac reserve driver Colton Herta could race for the team in the future.Get your question answered on the podcastIf you have a question for F1 Explains email F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionBook your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTickets for Las Vegas available at f1lasvegasgp.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


How Cadillac are getting ready to race in F1

To answer the latest load of F1 Explains listener questions, Christian is joined F1TV expert James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar race-winner who recently drove an F1 car for the first time, and F1TV lead presenter Laura Winter, who once drove an F4 car but doesn't like to talk about it...Laura and Hinch answer your questions on the differences between F1 and IndyCar machinery, how Cadillac's arrival will change the sport in 2026, how they prepare to cover race weekends and the key people F1 teams try and poach from their rivals. If you have a question for F1 Explains or a smoke machine F1TV can borrow, email F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionBook your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTickets for Las Vegas available at f1lasvegasgp.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


James Hinchcliffe on driving an F1 car + how Laura Winter prepares for an F1 weekend

How many members of an F1 team does it take to answer the latest batch of your questions? 5, as it turns out!Haas drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon, Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, Race Engineer Laura Mueller and F1 ACADEMY driver Courtney Crone sat down with Christian Hewgill at the US Grand Prix in Austin.Ayao took questions about the parts Haas buys from Ferrari, and what he thinks about Cadillac's entry into F1 in 2026. Laura explains how F1 teams fix car problems during a Grand Prix. Courtney tells us how working with Haas is helping her racing career. Esteban and Ollie talk car set ups and simulators, all while eating their pre-race lunch.Got a question about F1? We'll find the best person to answer itSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionBook your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTickets for Las Vegas now available at f1lasvegasgp.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Ask Haas - with Ocon, Bearman, Komatsu, Mueller + Crone

When Formula 1 drivers want to go faster, they study squiggly lines on a screen. This is F1 data, showing how drivers accelerate, brake, steer and more. Hidden in the squiggles are the secrets of speed.Tom Stallard, Race Engineer to Oscar Piastri at McLaren, and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer join Christian Hewgill to decode F1 data. Tom answers your questions on what data is recorded, how it is fed back to the teams by hundreds of sensors on each car, and how engineers analyse thousands of pieces of information.Jolyon explains how F1 drivers study their own data to find improvements, what they can learn from looking at their team mates and rivals' data, and the data drivers need to know during qualifying and races. Got a question? We'll find the best person to answer itSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of the 2025 Formula 1 World ChampionBook your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTickets for Las Vegas now available at f1lasvegasgp.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

How data helps F1 drivers go faster - with McLaren's Tom Stallard + Jolyon Palmer

Once McLaren team mates fighting for the Formula 1 World Championship, now legends of the F1 Paddock, Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard know how it feels to be in the middle of a title battle.The pair join Christian Hewgill and F1 Explains listeners live on stage in Austin, Texas, to answer your questions.David and Mika explain how McLaren handled their title rivalry in the late 1990s, compare their experiences to this year's intensifying battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and discuss whether team mates can be friends.Plus, why braking in an F1 car literally takes your breath away, some dogs named after F1 stars and the racing jobs David and Mika would want to do if they weren't drivers.Have your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comWitness the crowning of a World ChampionBook your seat for a Formula 1 Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


David Coulthard + Mika Hakkinen explain F1 team mate title battles - LIVE at the US Grand Prix

What does ‘lift and coast’ mean and why do drivers use this technique? How do they reduce their speed under a Virtual Safety Car? Why do they use a different engine mode when driving in the pitlane? And what do the buttons on an F1 steering wheel do? Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto joins Christian Hewgill in the paddock at the United States Grand Prix to answer your questions.Gabriel also reveals what has surprised him the most about teammate Nico Hulkenberg, how he feels about racing his manager Fernando Alonso on track and the differences between F2 and F1 cars.Have your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Gabriel Bortoleto explains F1 driving tricks, F2 v F1, steering wheels + driving in the pit lane

Without marshals, we wouldn't be able to go racing.In their bright orange jumpsuits, they're hard to miss. Hundreds of them are dotted around the track to ensure the safety of all the drivers competing in every series during a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.  So how do they keep drivers safe? What roles are different marshals performing at different parts of the circuit? How do they know which flags to wave? What’s the process they go through when responding to incidents on track? And how do they work with Race Control? Ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have been speaking to Mike Vandament and Jennifer Kelly, both of whom volunteer as marshals at the Circuit of the Americas, to answer your questions about what they do during a race weekend. And if you're interested in becoming a marshal, Sydney Davis Yagel works for the Sports Car Club of America. It’s her job to get people started with marshalling and other trackside jobs. Sydney tells Christian and Katie how she gives people those opportunities and what type of person she thinks makes a good marshal.THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FORMULA 1 FLAGSClick here to find out what all the different flags in Formula 1 mean.Have your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation 

Marshals: The ‘first line of safety for F1 drivers’

When F1 drivers crash, the FIA Medical Car rushes to the scene. It's a high-performance machine with a racing driver at the wheel and a doctor in the passenger seat. The Medical Car crew, Dr Ian Roberts and driver Bruno Correia, answer your questions about their vital jobs. They tell Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill about responding to crashes, assessing driver injuries and the part of a Grand Prix when they're most likely to be called into action.Dr Ian explains how he went from working in a hospital to racetracks around the world, Bruno tells the story of swapping a racing car for the Aston Martin and Mercedes Medical Cars, and we hear what drivers are like after a crash.Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


The Medical Car: 'the world's fastest ambulance'

How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 drivers’ life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet?Williams’ Alex Albon joins Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions. Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1, including Alex Albon, on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Alex Albon explains F1 night races, car numbers + helmet designs

What are race strategists doing during a Grand Prix? How are strategies decided for each driver within a team? What happens to that strategy when something unexpected happens, like teammates colliding with each other? And is Artificial Intelligence used when deciding the best tactics for a race?Bernie Collins, former F1 strategist at Aston Martin and McLaren, joins Christian Hewgill in the paddock to answer your questions about the sport.Bernie also explains why teams change their engine power during different sessions, why drivers try and leave their final qualifying run as late as possible, and what the rules are when a driver is asked to give a place back to an opponent. Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


How strategy is influenced by tyres, drivers, crashes, AI and more – Quickfire Questions with Bernie Collins

2025 is a year of change for Jonathan Wheatley. He left Red Bull in the UK to join Sauber in Switzerland. He also stepped up from Sporting Director to Team Principal. Jonathan answers your questions about moving from a World Championship-winning team to one seeking success. He tells Christian how he leads the hundreds of people working at Sauber's factory and at the racetrack, including drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. More change is ahead for Jonathan and Sauber in 2026, as Audi-take over the team. Jonathan answers your questions on how the transition is going and Audi's ambition to win in Formula 1.F1 Explains puts your questions to F1 experts and insiders. Send yours to F1Explains@F1.comMore from official F1 podcasts: F1 Beyond The GridSauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's story of leaving Brazil aged 11 to chase his F1 dreamF1 NationValtteri Bottas on why he chose to join Cadillac for 2026

Ask a Team Principal with Sauber's Jonathan Wheatley

Ferrari is synonymous with Formula 1 around the world. They’ve won more World Championships than any other team in the sport’s history.But is that success why they’re regarded as one of the most iconic names in F1? Or is there more to it?F1 Explains is at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza to find out what makes Ferrari so special.Christian Hewgill is joined by ESPN F1 journalist, Nate Saunders, who is also the author of ‘Forza Ferrari: How F1’s most famous team can win again’, and 2012 GP2 champion and F1TV pundit, Davide Valsecchi.They discuss how Ferrari’s long history with Formula 1 began, the legacy of legendary founder Enzo Ferrari, the team’s famous Tifosi fanbase, the pressure they face from the Italian media and why winning a title with Ferrari is extra special.Christian also meets some very passionate Italian Ferrari fans, who tell us why Ferrari mean so much to them, what it was like being at Monza when Charles Leclerc won in 2024, and how they would feel if Ferrari became World Champions again after such a long wait.Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Forza Ferrari – Why Ferrari are F1’s ‘most famous’ team

The driver hits the brakes. The car stops in the pit lane and 20 people go to work. Wheel guns roar. Tyres spin. The car speeds back into the race. An F1 pit stop is 2 seconds of precision under pressure.F1 Explains meets the people who make lightning-fast pit stops happen. Christian Hewgill puts your questions to Haas pit crew members Matt Thompson, Monique Hurrell and Marcus Farrer.Matt, Monique and Marcus explain how they became part of the pit crew, what happens during a stop, and what they do for the rest of the race weekend.Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

Meet a Formula 1 pit crew - with Haas

Where do Formula 1 teams spot the drivers of the future? What are they looking for in young racers? And how did Mercedes guide Kimi Antonelli from karting to F1?   F1 Explains explores junior driver programmes, which exist to find talented young drivers and support them as they climb the motorsport ladder. Most F1 teams have these academies. Red Bull signed a young Max Verstappen, Ferrari supported Charles Leclerc and Oliver Bearman, Lando Norris was part of the McLaren programme, and Mercedes developed George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Esteban Ocon during their junior racing. F1 ACADEMY leader Doriane Pin is also part of the Mercedes Junior Driver Programme. She tells Christian Hewgill how Mercedes spotted her and answers your questions on what the team is doing to support her career. The Mercedes programme is led by Gwen Lagrue, the man who discovered Russell, Antonelli and Ocon. Gwen explains how he identifies those with the most potential, guides them into junior car racing and decides when they are ready to step up to Formula 3, F2 and, finally, F1. Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


How F1 teams find future stars – with Mercedes

Being the boss of Formula 1 is a big job. F1 teams, drivers, race promoters, sponsors and more than 825 million fans worldwide rely on Stefano Domenicali to lead the sport forwards. It’s a huge responsibility, so how does he keep everyone happy?  Speaking to Christian Hewgill, Stefano explains exactly what his job involves and how the role compares to his time as Ferrari Team Principal.He also answers your questions about the cost cap, the calendar, the points-scoring system, the sport’s growth in the US and why Formula 1 is entering a new era in 2026. And with so many exciting new additions to the sport in the last few years - like F1 Sprint, the spectacular Las Vegas Grand Prix, the trailblazing F1 ACADEMY, and F1 The Movie - what does Stefano think the next big thing for Formula 1 will be?Get your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comNET ZEROF1 is on-target to be Net Zero by 2030. The sport has reduced its carbon emissions by 26% since 2018. Read more here. F1 THE MOVIE starring Brad PittNOW PLAYINGGet tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Ask Stefano Domenicali – F1 President and CEO answers your questions

He's a race-winner, a Haas driver and he lays claim to being the tallest person on the F1 grid (hairstyle permitting). Esteban Ocon joins F1 Explains to answer the latest batch of listener questions.Among the topics in our inbox: how drivers prepare mentally and physically, why they get handed a little paper ticket at their post-race weight check, how being tall affects the job of an F1 driver, and whether fireproof underwear is comfortable.Esteban also talks about working with his Haas race engineer Laura Mueller, how drivers sense when it's time to change tyres during a wet race, his pre-race rituals and how he keeps his concentration while racing.Get your question on the podcast!Send your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1 THE MOVIE starring Brad PittNOW PLAYINGGet tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Esteban Ocon explains F1 training, post-race weigh-ins + racing focus

How do F1 teams help new drivers settle in? What are the secrets of Silverstone? Could Taylor Swift help Ollie Bearman go faster? Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu answers these questions and more in the latest F1 Explains live show, recorded at the British Grand Prix.F1 Explains listeners Eilín from Ireland, Maya from New York and honeymooning couple Amie and Sam join Ayao and Christian Hewgill on-stage. They ask Ayao how Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman adapted to their new team, the differences between rookies and experienced drivers, and how F1 stars stay focused during a race. Will Ayao use Christian's idea of playing his drivers' favourite songs over the radio to give them a boost? Watch this space...Get your question on the podcast!Send your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1 THE MOVIE starring Brad PittNOW PLAYINGGet tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Ask Ayao Komatsu LIVE at the British Grand Prix

1996 Formula 1 World Champion, Damon Hill, and F1TV’s lead commentator, Alex Jacques, join Christian Hewgill at the British Grand Prix for an F1 history lesson - 75 years since the World Championship began at Silverstone in 1950.How did the pinnacle of motorsport begin? What did the first World Championship look like in terms of the cars, the calendar and the Constructors? Who were the sport’s biggest superstars in the early decades? What have been the biggest technological advances? How has safety improved over time? Alex takes us through the defining moments of each era, how Formula 1 transformed into the spectacle it is today and what we can expect in the future.And Damon talks about his life in Formula 1 – how he went from watching his World Champion father Graham as a child to following in his footsteps by winning the title in ’96, his epic rivalry with Michael Schumacher, being teammates with the legendary Ayrton Senna – and how the sport is so different now to when he was racing.Get your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittNOW PLAYINGGet tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


75 Years of F1: How the sport arrived and thrived - with Damon Hill + Alex Jacques at the British GP

F1 Explains will be live on-stage at the British Grand Prix with two special guests: Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, and F1 legend David Coulthard will join Christian Hewgill to answer your questions. See you there!F1 EXPLAINS LIVE AT SILVERSTONE

Friday 4th July
Main Stage
1115-1145
Free to all British Grand Prix Friday or weekend ticket-holders

Send your questions for Ayao and David to F1Explains@F1.comGet your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


This Friday: F1 Explains LIVE at the British Grand Prix

How do F1 commentators call races? What do F1 team radio messages mean? How do drivers make sure their laps in qualifying are as fast as possible? In this 'mega' episode, F1TV commentary duo Alex Jacques and Jolyon Palmer explain how they do their jobs - the camera shots and data they look at during a Grand PrixAlex and Jolyon also help Christian Hewgill decode F1 team radio messages, and break down how teams approach qualifying. Get your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


F1 commentary, team radio + qualifying questions - with Alex Jacques + Jolyon Palmer

Filmed on real F1 racetracks, in the middle of real F1 action, F1 The Movie is the most authentic racing movie ever. Director Joseph Kosinski tells Christian Hewgill how the movie was made - how it all started with an email to Lewis Hamilton, how the team modified real race cars to film the spectacular racing sequences, and how he shot scenes on the grid, on the track and in the pit lane during F1 race weekends.F1 The Movie – in cinemas June 25th internationally, June 27th in North AmericaFind a screening near you at f1themovie.comGet your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1: The Movie on official F1 podcastsBrad Pitt tells F1 Beyond The Grid how he became his character Sonny HayesDamson Idris + Kerry Condon talk about preparing for their roles on F1 NationIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com

How F1 The Movie was made - with director Joseph Kosinski

Watching F1 on TV is incredible. Seeing the action live is even better. With 24 amazing races, different ticket options and viewing positions to choose from, how do you plan a trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix?Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill speak to Gavin and Megan, F1 fans from Colorado who are going to this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix during their honeymoon. They want advice planning their weekend - what to take to the track, where to sit, and what to do besides watching the races. F1 Experiences is the closest you can get to Formula 1, with pit lane walks, track tours and photos with the F1 World Championship trophy. Find out more at f1experiences.comSend your questions and messages to F1Explains@F1.comYou can buy tickets for F1 in 2025 and 2026 at tickets.formula1.comThe 2026 F1 Calendar is out now - choose your race here F1: THE MOVIE - in theatres June 25th / June 27th (US)Find a showing - f1themovie.com


Planning your F1 trip - choosing a race, buying tickets + picking seats

What is a ‘driving style’ and how many different ones are there? What’s the secret to executing a champagne pop on the podium? And how do F1 drivers come up with ideas for special helmet designs and create the final product?McLaren driver Lando Norris joins Christian Hewgill at the Canadian Grand Prix to give you the answers.Lando also tells us what he likes to eat for breakfast, why he has to get up so early on race day, his guilty pleasures, what he’d be if he wasn’t an F1 driver, and why he wants to become World Champion. Get your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Lando Norris explains F1 driving styles, champagne slams + special helmets

He's a legend of Formula 1, a three-time World Champion who fought to make the sport safer. Sir Jackie Stewart's good work continues today with his charity Race Against Dementia.Sir Jackie joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions on how F1 has changed since the 1960s and 70s, the great drivers of the past and how F1 cars and racetracks have become safer over the decades.Lady Helen Stewart, Jackie's wife, was once his timekeeper. She stood at the side of the track with a stopwatch to record his lap times. In 2014 they learned she has dementia, a brain disease which can affect memory, thinking and behaviour. Sir Jackie explains how his charity funds research to find a cure.Formula 1 is proud to support Race Against DementiaThe global charity, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, funds pioneering research into the prevention and cure of dementia. Find out more at raceagainstdementia.comGet your question on the podcast!Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comCOMING SOON...Lando Norris and Esteban Ocon - send in your questions for our Ask an F1 Driver specials with two Grand Prix winners. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali - send your questions on his job running Formula 1.F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


F1's greatest drivers + improving safety | Ask an F1 World Champion - with Sir Jackie Stewart

Teamwork. Racing. Pasta. We explore all that and more as Mika Hakkinen joins Christian Hewgill and F1 Explains listeners live on-stage at the Monaco Grand Prix.Double World Champion Mika talks about what he learned from racing Michael Schumacher. Their rivalry started as teenagers in karts and continued when they fought for F1 titles in the late 1990s.F1 Explains listeners Lisa, Daniel and Tessa ask Mika their questions on whether the friendships between today’s drivers affect how they race on-track and what skills Mika took from F1 into life post-racing.Plus Mika talks about his favourite race day foods and signs a special piece of artwork for a fan in the crowd.Get your question on the podcast! Send voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.comCOMING SOON: F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali - send your questions on his job running Formula 1F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


Rivalry with Schumacher, pre-race meals and F1 life skills - LIVE with Mika Hakkinen in Monaco

No room for mistakes. No time to breathe. The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique challenge. Legends win here, but even the greats have failed to complete 78 laps on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.Christian Hewgill is in Monaco to find out what makes this race special. Monaco winner and two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen explains why it's such a difficult Grand Prix, mentally and physically. F1TV Commentator Alex Jacques tells us about the history of the race, and about the brand-new tyre rule which will change things this year. Plus, Christian tours the track to ask F1 fans why they think Monaco is magical and discovers that nearly everyone at the race this weekend has the same name...F1 Explains has won a global podcast award!GOLD in the SPORTS PODCAST category at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.We couldn't make this podcast without you. Thank you for listening and sending your questions to F1Explains@F1.comF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


The Magic of Monaco - with Mika Hakkinen + Alex Jacques


F1 Explains LIVE with Mika HakkinenFormula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025Saturday 24th May, 1:30pmF1 Fanzone stageSend your question to F1Explains@F1.com, tell us you're coming and you could be part of the showF1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Watch the trailer nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation


This weekend: F1 Explains LIVE in Monaco

What happens in a Formula 1 team's garage during a race? In a world-first episode, recorded inside the Haas garage during the Miami Grand Prix, mechanics, engineers and strategists tell F1 Explains what they do while the cars are racing.How are the pit crew told it's time for a pit stop? How do strategists make their calls? How do mechanics make sure new tyres are ready to go? Christian Hewgill explains it all from an exclusive position surrounded by data screens, engineers and equipment. Plus, we listen in to team radio channels, learn what F1 tyres are recycled into after each race, resist the urge to eat the pit crew's mid-race treats and rub shoulders with a rock music legend... It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

Inside The Garage - with Haas F1 Team

How do F1 bosses keep the pressure off young drivers? What's it like launching a brand new team? Former Haas Team Principal and future star of the F1 movie Guenther Steiner answers these questions and more in an episode recorded live at the Miami Grand Prix.F1 Explains listeners Jenny, Joshua and Sydney join Christian Hewgill on-stage to ask Guenther their questions about running an F1 team. Guenther explains how to keep experienced drivers motivated and names the drivers he thinks will help the new Cadillac get off to a strong start in F1 next season.Plus, Guenther's role alongside Brad Pitt in this summer's F1 movie, fun with LEGO and Christian gets some parents in the crowd to make a shocking admission... Experience the Miami Grand Prix for yourself in 2026! Keep watching F1MiamiGP.com and tickets.formula1.com for information on race ticketsListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

Guenther Steiner on calming rookies, leading a new F1 team, acting with Brad Pitt + building LEGO - LIVE in Miami

Formula 1 races in incredible places. Miami is unique. Home of two-time Superbowl champions the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Open tennis, other world-class sporting events and concerts, the Hard Rock Stadium is transformed into a Grand Prix track where hundreds of thousands of fans enjoy the action both on and off the circuit.Christian Hewgill is in Miami to answer your questions how the event happens, meeting Miami GP President Tyler Epp, plus John Murphy and Kathy Nowak, who oversee building the racetrack, the one-of-a-kind F1 paddock inside the stadium itself and the campus with its marina, yachts, and beach club.Experience the Miami Grand Prix for yourself in 2026! Keep watching F1MiamiGP.com and tickets.formula1.com for information on race ticketsSee F1 Explains LIVE with Guenther Steiner at the Miami Grand PrixFriday May 2nd - 1:45pmHard Rock Stadium, 300 LevelFree to all Grand Prix ticket-holdersListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 NationJoin us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

Football stadium to F1 venue: how the Miami Grand Prix happens

He's a former racer who's now boss of Alpine. Oliver Oakes joins F1 Explains for another 'Ask A Team Principal' special.He tells Christian Hewgill how he deals with feedback from drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, while keeping hundreds of team members working together.Plus, Oliver explains how he became a Team Principal in Formula 1 after starting out as a driver and team boss in F3 and F2.See F1 Explains LIVE with Guenther Steiner at the Miami Grand PrixFriday May 2nd - 1:45pmHard Rock Stadium, 300 LevelFree to all Grand Prix ticket-holdersEmail F1Explains@F1.com with your question for Guenther, and you could be part of the showListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 NationJoin us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes answers your questions + Miami live show news

How do drivers stay so calm when they’re about to crash? What’s the difference between a slipstream and dirty air? Why do F1 cockpits have small ‘windscreens’? How do you become an F1 presenter? And what exactly is the role of a driver’s press officer? Christian Hewgill is joined by F1TV main presenter Laura Winter and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to answer your quickfire questions.Get your question answered by an F1 expertBig or small, if you've got a question we'll find the best person to answer it.Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comWIN A £100 F1® STORE VOUCHER, A  LEGO F1® COLLECTION BUNDLE + MORE THIS EASTER WITH F1 UNLOCKEDThanks to F1 Unlocked, you can win an amazing F1® Partner prize bundle, which includes: £100 F1® Store voucher, 2025 Miami Grand Prix poster, Puma F1® Racing Jacket, Hot Wheels F1® diecast bundle and a LEGO F1® collection bundleDon't miss out on this exciting opportunity. To enter - go to f1.com/Easter-unlocked-podcastFull terms and conditions are on that page too. Entries close on Tuesday 22nd of April.Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 NationJoin us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

Crashing, downforce, drag + dirty air - Your questions answered by Laura Winter and James Hinchcliffe

Drivers, sponsors, repairing crashes and making big decisions; Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to handle. Williams Racing boss James Vowles answers your questions about his job.What does it mean when a team says they're focusing on F1's new rules in 2026? How does James deal with team mate battles? How are Williams supporting young women reach F1? Christian Hewgill asks James these questions and more in an interview which is hilariously interrupted by Alex Albon. It's safe to say this episode really lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes in an F1 Team Principal's office...Get your question answered by an F1 expertBig or small, if you've got a question we'll find the best person to answer it.Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 NationJoin us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

Ask an F1 Team Principal with James Vowles (and surprise guest Alex Albon)

190 mile per hour corners. Heavy braking zones. Twists and turns with no room for error. Suzuka, home of the Japanese Grand Prix, tests Formula 1 drivers' skills to the limit. But what are those skills? What are the 20 drivers actually doing with their hands, their feet, and their eyes, which allows them to drive so fast?Former F1 racer and Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa answers your questions on the incredible abilities of F1 drivers. He tells Christian Hewgill how they hit corner apexes perfectly, brake and accelerate precisely and how they develop their racing instincts. Ask us something, and be on the podcastBig or small, if you've got a question we'll find an expert to answer it.Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 NationJoin us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

How to drive an F1 car (and why Suzuka is such a challenge) with Pedro de la Rosa

What does the CEO of a Formula 1 team actually do? What happens in the F1 boss group chat? How are McLaren going to handle their drivers in 2025? Who decides who gets to go on the podium to collect the Constructors' Trophy?Zak Brown answered these questions and more on-stage at the Australian Grand Prix. Christian invited F1 Explains listeners Chloe, Samantha, Lauren and Katy to ask Zak their questions, including whether Zak will be celebrating success with more tattoos or shoeys.Send us your F1 questionsDrivers? Cars? Something else you want to know more about?Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction on F1 Nation Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

The F1 boss group chat, podium picks + running a team - LIVE in Melbourne with McLaren CEO Zak Brown

A new car to drive. A new Race Engineer to talk to. When Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz move teams, they have a lot to learn.Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas tells Christian Hewgill about the challenges drivers face when switching sides, from learning buttons on their steering wheel to understanding the voices in their ear. Then, 2009 World Champion Jenson Button returns to the podcast to share his experiences of moving from Williams to Honda to McLaren. Send us your F1 questionsDrivers? Cars? Something else you want to know more about?Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction on F1 NationJoin F1 Unlocked and win Miami GP ticketsWeekend tickets + more for you and three friends are up for grabsEnter here Terms and conditions apply. Entries close 2 April

When F1 drivers move teams - with Valtteri Bottas + Jenson Button

Faster cars. Brighter spotlight. Higher pressure. A Formula 1 debut is a dream come true, but rookies need to impress, or their first season could be their last...2009 World Champion Jenson Button tells Christian Hewgill the lessons he learned from his first year in F1 with Williams, what the 2025 rookies should try and achieve and the mistakes to avoid. Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer Tom Stallard explains how he and the team supported Oscar in his rookie season, and answers your questions about how new F1 drivers adapt to racing the fastest cars on the planet.Get your question answered on the podcast!Send emails and voice notes to F1Explains@F1.comF1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025

With special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown
F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand
1130-1200, Saturday March 15th

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Rookie seasons - with Jenson Button + McLaren's Tom Stallard

Christian's just about to leave for the Australian Grand Prix, but before he goes he's got all the details of F1 Explains LIVE in Melbourne - with special guest, McLaren CEO Zak BrownF1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025
F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand
1130-1200, Saturday March 15th
Got a ticket for the track on Saturday? You can come to the show
If you'll be at the race and have a question for Zak Brown, email it to F1Explains@F1.com - we might be able to make you part of the showF1 Explains will return with a brand new episode on Friday March 14thBe at a race this season! Grandstands, general admission + hospitality at tickets.formula1.com

Join us and McLaren's Zak Brown in Australia!

Formula 1 teams have one chance to test their cars before the 2025 season. With every lap, drivers and engineers learn more about their new machines. Why is pre-season testing so important, and how do teams get the most out of it?From Bahrain, Christian and Katie are joined by F1TV Lead Presenter Laura Winter, who gives us the lowdown on testing. Then Alpine rookie Jack Doohan, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and other key team members explain what happens at testing, and how they gather data ahead of the first race.Got questions about F1? We'll answer them!

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Inside pre-season testing - with Oscar Piastri, Jack Doohan + Laura Winter in Bahrain

F1 pre-season testing is just days away, and F1 teams are racing to be ready. What's going on inside their factories? How long does it take drivers to be 100% confident in a brand new car? How do strategists get ready for the first race? Plus, who do you root for - the driver or the team?Ahead of the 2025 season, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne get the answers to these questions and more from F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto, and F1TV strategy expert Ruth Buscombe Divey.Get your F1 question answered in 2025Send voice notes or emails to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcasts


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How F1 teams are getting ready to race - your 2025 questions answered with Lawrence Barretto + Ruth Buscombe Divey

On F1 Beyond The Grid, Formula 1's fastest stars slow down for in-depth conversations with Tom Clarkson.They reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the season and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests.Fernando Alonso reflects on becoming the first driver in F1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix and why he nearly retired much earlier in his career. Carlos Sainz explains how he recovered from physical and mental setbacks to win multiple races. And Ollie Bearman describes what it was really like making his F1 debut at such short notice in Saudi Arabia.As well as today’s big names, legends of the past like Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard relive their career-defining moments. Plus, you’ll hear memories of Lewis Hamilton’s time at Mercedes and Bruno Senna’s stories of growing up with his uncle Ayrton, 30 years on from his death.Thank you for listening in 2024. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2025.To hear the full interviews with the guests featured in this show, click on the links below…Toto WolffCharles LeclercCarlos SainzJuan Pablo MontoyaDavid CoulthardBruno SennaFernando AlonsoAndy StevensonOllie BearmanAyao Komatsu Tom StallardPaul MonaghanExperience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for freeThis episode is sponsored by:Vanta: visit vanta.com/GRID for $1,000 offSelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for you for less at selectquote.com/BEYONDTHEGRIDUnbound Merino: head over to unboundmerino.com where new customers can use the code GRID for 10% off of their order!Masterclass: get up to 50% off at masterclass.com/GRID 

Alonso, Sainz, Wolff + more - The Best of F1 Beyond The Grid 2024

How do Formula 1 drivers find the fastest way around the track? How do teams scout future superstars? Why is driving in F2 the best way of reaching the top? What really happens on the grid before a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by listeners from all over the world.Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have picked the most fascinating moments from the podcast's second season:
Liam Lawson on how drivers find the racing line
Ollie Bearman reveals Ferrari's young driver scouting camps
Oscar Piastri on how F2 prepared him to win in F1
Jack Doohan explains braking at 200mph
Bernie Collins' guide to the F1 pit lane
Planning the F1 calendar
How performance engineers coach drivers to go faster
What happens on the grid in the minutes before the race start
Whether you're a new F1 fan or a long-time follower, there's always something more to learn about F1. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, send it as an email or a voice note to F1Explains@F1.com Thank you for listening, for sending questions and for coming to our live shows in 2024. F1 Explains will be back for more in 2025.Listen to more official F1 PodcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest starsF1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddockExperience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. 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


Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie Bearman + Oscar Piastri's F2 preparation - The Best of 2024

'To finish first, first you have to finish'. Formula 1 teams can't score points, wins or championships unless their cars make it to the chequered flag. Reliability Engineers like Sauber's Laura Villadelprat work in the garage and the factory to keep the cars on-track and avoid the dreaded DNF (Did Not Finish).Laura explains how F1 teams know when it's time to swap old car parts for new ones, how they monitor reliability in real time, and what they do to investigate the causes of race-ending problems.'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...'You can get your question answered on the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcasts


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Avoiding DNFs: how F1 teams keep their cars racing

F1 cars are out-of-this-world to drive, even for experienced racers. Pato O'Ward is a race-winner in IndyCar with Arrow McLaren, but when he jumps in a Formula 1 car as Reserve Driver for McLaren F1 Team, he's blown away. Pato joins Katie and Christian to answer your questions about the differences and similarities between Formula 1 and IndyCar - the cars, the racetracks, the pit stops and more.'Hi F1 Explains, my question is...' Be part of the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.comExperience the inner sanctum of Formula 1 - in F1 GarageCatch all the on-track action and indulge in premium hospitality throughout the Grand Prix weekend. Find out more and book hereTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com

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Pato O'Ward on driving 'amazing' F1 cars - in F1 Garage

F1 cars are racing on the streets of Las Vegas at more than 200 miles per hour. It’s the most spectacular race of the season, and it takes months of work by a team of more than 15,000 people.  Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne are in Las Vegas to find out how Formula 1 takes over the city. Las Vegas Grand Prix VP of Sporting and Race Operations Silvia Bellot explains how public roads, including the famous Las Vegas Strip, are transformed into a racetrack with miles of special lights, safety barriers and fences. She reveals the challenges of racing in the non-stop entertainment capital of the world, including re-opening the track to regular traffic in-between the F1 action. Katie and Christian answer your questions about the Las Vegas Strip Circuit – the layout, the track surface and the barriers.  Then, Christian heads to the grandstands to talk to fans who are loving watching F1 live in Vegas.  If you want to experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix for yourself, you can place your deposit for 2025 tickets now at f1lasvegasgp.com/2025-deposits/. Plus, coming in Spring 2025, an F1 Drive karting track and other special events in Grand Prix Plaza. 'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...'Be part of the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcasts


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How Formula 1 takes over Las Vegas

It's where pit crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won and lost.  Katie and Christian step into the Formula 1 pit lane to put your questions to former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins.Bernie explains how the length and speed limit of the pit lane affects race strategy, why every team's pit box is different, what all the screens and buttons on the team pit wall are for and what it's like to be in the pit lane during a Grand Prix.'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...'Be part of the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.com10 Teams, 20 Drivers, 1 Massive Season LaunchA 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!Listen to more official F1 podcasts

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Inside the F1 Pit Lane - with Bernie Collins

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

Miami GP ticket competition: Christian + Katie announce the winners

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.comListen to more official F1 podcasts

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

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 PrixYou can buy 2025 Miami Grand Prix tickets hereListen to more official F1 podcasts
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Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.

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.comSpecial thanks to Ella Clarke and Mark Jones  F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. - Sunday October 27thJoin 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. NEWashington, D.C.Last few tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-cityListen to more official F1 podcasts
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Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix

Come watch the Mexico City GP with F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-cityOn 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 partyWatch Party starts at 3pm on Sunday October 27th. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NEWashington, D.C.Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-cityListen 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


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

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.comF1 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 QualifyingSunday 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 raceWatch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NEWashington, D.C.Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-cityListen 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


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

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.comF1 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 QualifyingSunday 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 raceWatch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NEWashington, D.C.Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-cityListen 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


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

What are the rules when F1 drivers go wheel-to-wheel? How do they know when to hit the brakes? Why do drivers wait until the last moment to set their qualifying lap times? Aston Martin Reserve Driver Stoffel Vandoorne joins Christian Hewgill (and Katie Osborne in voice note form) to answer your questions.Send us your questionsLaura from Belgium, Todd from Virginia, Richard from Texas and Luana from Switzerland had their questions answered on this episode. Send yours to F1Explains@F1.comF1 EXPLAINS LIVE - at the Formula 1 United States Grand PrixWith special guest, Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 driver + more to be announcedSaturday October 19th, 1815 (after F1 qualifying)Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre stage near the F1 FanzoneJoin Christian, Katie and guests for a live show - with your chance to put a question to an F1 expertEmail F1Explains@F1.com to get involvedListen 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


Overtaking, braking and qualifying - Stoffel Vandoorne answers your questions

Precision at 200 miles per hour. Millimetre-perfect steering, Millisecond-perfect braking and acceleration. That's what it takes to race in Formula 1. Performance Engineers help the 20 fastest drivers in the world to be their very best.McLaren's Tom Stallard, a former Performance Engineer, tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about the incredible work these engineers do with Formula 1 drivers. It's a mix of studying data, finding improvements, and coaching drivers to go faster on-track.Plus, Tom explains the teamwork among Performance Engineers, Strategists and Race Engineers (the role he currently does with Oscar Piastri). They have to communicate efficiently to get the best result in every qualifying session and race.For more from Tom Stallard, follow F1 Beyond The Grid for an in-depth interview coming soon.F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - AT THE FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2024Saturday October 19th, 1815 (after F1 qualifying)Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre stage near the F1 FanzoneJoin Christian, Katie and special guests for a live show - with your chance to put a question to an F1 expertEmail F1Explains@F1.com to get involvedSend your questions to F1Explains@F1.com and we'll answer them in a future episodeListen 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

Coaching F1 drivers - Performance Engineers with McLaren's Tom Stallard

16 drivers in identical cars, racing wheel-to-wheel on Grand Prix weekends. F1 ACADEMY, the game-changing racing series for female drivers, returns at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix. Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi are F1 ACADEMY race-winners, teammates and sisters. They answer your questions on staying calm under pressure, racing in different junior categories and how they recover after a race.They tell Christian Hewgill how F1 ACADEMY has changed their careers, and the support they get from Formula 1 teams and drivers through the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans and Visa CashApp Academy Programmes.  Plus, the story of when the sisters clashed on-track and in the stewards’ room, post-race. You can watch F1 ACADEMY action on the series YouTube channel or F1TVGet the latest on the season on f1academy.com or by following F1 ACADEMY on InstagramNext up: listen to our episode with F1 ACADEMY boss Susie Wolff and driver Lia BlockSend your questions to F1Explains@F1.com and we'll answer them in a future episodeListen 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

It's all to drive for in 2024. Be there: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


Teammates, rivals, sisters: F1 ACADEMY drivers Hamda + Amna Al Qubaisi answer your questions

24 spectacular Grands Prix in 21 incredible countries. A Formula 1 season is a world tour. How is it scheduled? F1 Explains gets the inside track from Formula 1 Director of Race Promotion, Louise Young. Her team is responsible for planning the Formula 1 calendar. They decide the order of races, negotiate contracts and work with promoters – the groups who own or operate the racetracks which host each Grand Prix. Louise explains how the F1 season is scheduled, how new races are chosen, and how Grands Prix are planned to allow freight to be moved sustainably using ships. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill ask Louise where F1 is going next, whether some races could rotate in the future, and what the key ingredients are for a great Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners Chris in Queensland, Cameron in Canada, Chrissy in the US and Bear from California had their questions on the F1 calendar answered in this episode. If you have a question about how Formula 1 works, send it to F1Explains@F1.comYou might find your answer in a previous episode:

F1 title fights - with 1996 World Champion Damon Hill
How F1 teams stay fit, healthy + ready to race

Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick Sauber

How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


It's all to drive for in 2024. Be there:Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com

How the F1 season is scheduled - with Louise Young

What does it take to win the F1 World Championship? Is it better to be the leader or the chaser in a title fight? What changes when you become a champion? In a special episode, recorded at F1 Paddock Club, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill reveals all you need to know about winning the sport's ultimate prize - including how teammate rivalry goes beyond the racetrack and onto the dinner table! F1 Explains listener Lilly from Amsterdam joins Christian Hewgill and Damon on-stage to ask her question. To have your F1 question answered on a future episode, send it to F1Explains@F1.comSpecial thanks to Tom Perkins, Charlene Nyantekyi, Jodie Porter, Jordan Franckeiss, Davide Demontis, Phil Hornby, Hollie Cruise, Suzanne Simmonds, Neil Medland, Buzz Allan, Seb Hancock and Karl McClumpha.F1 Paddock Club - the ultimate trackside hospitalityExperience premium track views, delicious food, open bars, daily Pit Lane Walks and more. Click here for packages 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, check out F1 Nation



Damon Hill on F1 title fights - LIVE at F1 Paddock Club

Why is the 'undercut' pit stop strategy more powerful at some tracks than others? Formula 1 strategists make race-changing decisions under huge pressure. How do they practice? What is a 'DRS train' and how does being in one change a driver's race? Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins answers these questions and more in a quickfire special.Yiorgios in Greece, Carla in Kentucky, Luana in Switzerland, Chad in Tennessee, Katherine in Illinois, April in Toronto, John in Minnesota, Lennon in New Jersey and Ken in Ohio had their questions answered in this episode. Send yours to F1Explains@F1.comYou might find your answer in a previous episode:

How F1 teams stay fit, healthy + ready to race

Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick Sauber

How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


It's all to drive for in 2024. Be there:Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com


Bernie Collins explains powerful pit stops, strategy training + DRS tricks

How does a Formula 1 team stay fit, healthy and ready to race? The team's Physiotherapist (or Physical Therapist) treats every member of the team like an athlete, helping pit crew members avoid or recover from injury, keeping engineers active and making sure jet lag doesn't knock mechanics off their game.Faith Atack-Martin from Combine Performance works with Haas F1 Team. She tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill how she looks after the staff who travel to races all over the world, and how her job involves everything from filling water bottles to white-water rafting.Kelly from Birmingham, UK inspired this episode of F1 Explains. You can suggest a topic for a future podcast by emailing your question to F1Explains@F1.comYou might find your answer in a previous episode:


Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick Sauber

How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


Experience F1 live in 2024Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com


Keeping F1 teams healthy + injury-free - with Faith Atack-Martin

What are the most frequently asked questions sent to the F1Explains@F1.com inbox? We answer three of them on this summer break mini episode. Plus, Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill have news of F1 Explains live shows. We're coming to:
Dutch GP in Zandvoort - August 23-25
US Grand Prix in Austin - October 18-20
Las Vegas Grand Prix - November 21-23
Tickets to all three races and the rest of the 2024 season are on sale now at tickets.formula1.comIf you'll be there, let us know at F1Explains@F1.com, and you could be part of the show.Send us your questions for the second half of the season. Thanks for listening in 2024 so far.You might find your answer in a previous episode:


Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick Sauber

How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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




FAQs + Live show news

Dozens of people work inside an F1 team garage, and they all have different jobs. Without these mechanics and engineers, the drivers would never get out on-track. Who are they, what do they all do, and how did they get their jobs?In this episode, recorded at the 2024 Canadian and British Grands Prix, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne speak to three of Kick Sauber's garage team:
Tyre Performance Engineer, Dominic Cheng
Composite Technician Michael Loacker, who looks after the car's bodywork
Car Chief Mechanic for Zhou Guanyu, Camilo Zurcher
The trio explain a typical race weekend, the challenges of their jobs and how they all work together to get Sauber's cars ready to race.Stacey from Colorado and Reshma from London's questions inspired this episode of F1 Explains. You can suggest a topic for a future podcast by emailing your question to F1Explains@F1.comYou might find your answer in a previous episode:


How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


Experience F1 live in 2024Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com


Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick Sauber

To win in F1, hundreds of people have to work together. From the mechanics at the track to designers at the factory, every team member plays their part. How are F1 teams organised, and why does every team have to build a unique car?Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill go back into the sport's past with F1 Correspondent and Presenter, Lawrence Barretto, who explains how car design has been part of F1 since the very beginning. Then, Mercedes Head of Communications Bradley Lord talks about the different departments of an F1 team and how they all contribute to on-track performance.Experience F1 live in 2024Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comFind the answer in our previous episodes


LIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners

How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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



How Formula 1 teams work - from factory to racetrack

A double F1 World Champion and three F1 Explains listeners joined Christian Hewgill live on stage at the 2024 British Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners Sophie from Rugby, Ryan from London and Alex from Atlanta Georgia asked Mika Hakkinen about how Formula 1 has changed since his final season in 2001 and how it feels to drive high-speed corners. The 1998 and 1999 World Champion also explains what is involved in contract negotiations between drivers and teams.Special thanks to Ella Clarke, Jordan Henley and Tham Islam at F1, Nicki Seifert at Silverstone and the team at The Driver's Inn Stage.Watch F1 live in 2024Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Austin, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comF1 Explains will be coming to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas in October 2024, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2024. More details coming soon.Find the answer in our previous episodes


How F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeper

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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



Mika Hakkinen on high-speed tracks + driver contract negotiations - LIVE at the British GP

In F1, every thousandth of a second is crucial. Drivers' performances are often separated by less than the blink of an eye, so how are F1 cars timed so accurately?To find out, Christian and Katie speak to James Clarke, a highly-trained F1 timekeeper. James explains the technology on cars and at circuits which make the timing system work, how lap times and race positions are accurately recorded, and what happens if two drivers set identical times.Get your question answered by an F1 expertRecord a voice note, write an email and send it to F1Explains@F1.comFind the answer in our previous episodes


What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


See Formula 1 live this seasonTickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats

How F1 lap times are recorded

As high-performance athletes, F1 drivers have to eat the right things at the right times. Everything they eat and drink, plus the timing of their meals, is carefully planned by expert nutritionists like Dr Dan Martin from Combine Performance. Dan works with McLaren's Oscar Piastri.Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne find out what an F1 driver's diet is and how it helps them perform at their best. We also get the story behind the banana smoothie which interrupted a previous F1 Explains interview with Piastri...Get your F1 question answered by an expertRecord it as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:

How F1 helmets are made - with Bell Racing

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questions

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

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


Experience Formula 1 live this seasonTickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats

What F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan Martin

They’re essential pieces of safety kit, made from specialised materials. But F1 helmets do far more than just protect the driver. F1 Explains explores helmet design, testing and technology with Stephane Cohen, co-CEO of Bell Racing – the company which makes helmets for 13 current F1 drivers. Stephane tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill how Bell make helmets that are strong and light, visors that don’t fog up and why a car update can require helmets to be modified. Plus, hear how F1 helmets differ from those worn by the stars of the NFL.Send us your question and we'll find the F1 expert to answer it Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.com  Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:

Ask a Formula 1 Driver – with Liam Lawson

Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

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


Experience Formula 1 live this season Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats

How F1 helmets are made – with Bell Racing

What do reserve drivers do? Why are F1 stars weighed after every race? What is the racing line (and how can it help you when doing grocery shopping)? Cindy from California, Ana in India, Pierre from France and lots more F1 Explains listeners sent in questions about the life of an F1 driver. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne get the answers from Red Bull Reserve Driver, Liam Lawson.Liam explains how drivers change approach between an all-out qualifying lap and a long race stint. He tells us about understeer and oversteer, and why drivers hit some trackside kerbs but avoid others.Send us your question and we'll find the F1 expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer 

How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


Experience Formula 1 live this seasonTickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats

Liam Lawson answers your questions - Ask a Formula 1 driver

It's there to keep F1 safe, and it can transform a race. The FIA Safety Car is sent out in poor weather or after a crash to protect marshals, drivers and fans. But there's more to it than meets the eye...Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne explore the secrets of the safety car: how the decision to use it is made, its purpose on-track and how drivers and strategists can gain an advantage when the SC is deployed.Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer tells F1 Explains about his job and the incredible AMG-Mercedes and Aston Martin he drives. Then, Christian climbs into the driver's seat to see the amazing kit the car has on-board.Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


Experience Formula 1 live this seasonTickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats

Inside the Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer

Cars that feel F1-fast. Racetracks that look real. Drivers in detail. EA SPORTS F124, the latest official Formula 1 game, is out on 31 May and it's more lifelike than ever. How do game designers bring the world of F1 to life on your console? Katie and Christian speak to two of F124's creators to find out:
Lee Mather - Senior Creative Designer
Casey Ringley - Senior Game Designer + Vehicle Handling Lead
Lee explains how photos and radar are used to make sure racetracks look like the real thing. Casey reveals how the brand new Dynamic Handling on F124 and input from Max Verstappen makes the cars better than ever to drive. Plus, Christian tries to put himself in the game...EA SPORTS F124 is out on 31 May PEGI: 3 • ESRB: E • Mild Language. In-Game Purchases. Users Interact.Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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


Played the game? Now see F1 for realTickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com


How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

Grand Prix-winning strategists Ruth Buscombe and Bernie Collins are back with Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill to answer another batch of your Formula 1 questions.On the list this week: 
Why do teams sometimes get their race strategies wrong?
How are car upgrades planned?
How do you become an F1 race strategist?
What do drivers do to look after their tyres?
What are the T-bars on top of F1 cars, and why are they different colours?

Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation


Experience Formula 1 live in 2024Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas and across Europe are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com


Ruth Buscombe + Bernie Collins on strategy mistakes, upgrades + how to work in F1

Two race-winning F1 strategists answer your questions on how teams plan their pit stops, what happens if fewer than 10 cars finish a Grand Prix and how teams hide their secrets when they speak to drivers on the radio.Bernie Collins and Ruth Buscombe join Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill for a quickfire episode of F1 Explains. Why do some teams hope they'll finish a lap behind the leader? What happens when a driver is told to 'keep their head down'? What words did Ruth struggle with when she moved from an Italian team to a British one?Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation


Experience F1 live in 2024Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas and across Europe are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com


Bernie Collins + Ruth Buscombe on strategy secrets, crazy races + radio riddles

At the Miami Grand Prix, F1 Explains went live on-stage with former Haas Team Principal and Miami GP Ambassador, Guenther Steiner. F1 Explains listeners Joan from Florida, Amanda from Tennessee and Nick from Washington D.C. asked Guenther questions about the life of an F1 Team Principal and whether Steiner's office door survived being smashed by Kevin Magnussen.Special thanks to Sam Rose, Carla Corbet, Lyndsey Fairburn, Lindsay Krushner, Jamil Russell-Lewis + Jason Gol Watch F1 live in 2024Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Austin, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comCatch up with our other episodes


F1 car setup - with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Race suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Guenther Steiner on his hardest decision + the biggest gossip in F1? LIVE in Miami

A Formula 1 car is like a musical instrument: to perform at its best, it has to be tuned. Aerodynamics, suspension, tyres, and transmission can all be changed to suit the racetrack, the driver and the weather.In Miami, Christian Hewgill joins Aston Martin to explore car setup, with driver Fernando Alonso, Ambassador and former F1 racer Pedro de la Rosa, and Performance Director Tom McCullough.Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

More Official F1 Podcasts

For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Fernando Alonso, Pedro de la Rosa + Tom McCullough explain F1 car set-up

When F1 drivers get dressed for a race, safety is the number one priority. Their gloves, balaclavas, boots, suits and underwear protect them from fire and heat. But race kit can't slow them down. It needs to be light, comfortable and breathable, with a few special features built-in to help them perform at their best. Maurizio Sicco, Consultant at PUMA Motorsport and racewear expert tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill all about F1 race kit, how it's designed and tested, and the special requests drivers make for their customised gear. Leading sportswear brand PUMA make race suits for Mercedes, Sauber, Ferrari and Williams, and the PUMA x F1 collection, available now

Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

More Official F1 Podcasts

For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



F1 race suits, boots + gloves: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

Taming the insane speed of an F1 car takes extraordinary skill and incredible technology. The brakes glow red hot. The drivers feel extreme G-forces. How do F1 braking systems work, and how do drivers cope every time they slam their left foot into the pedal?Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill break down F1 brakes with:
Andrea Algeri, engineer from Brembo, which produces brakes for the entire F1 grid
Jack Doohan, Alpine Reserve Driver

Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Alpine's Jack Doohan explains F1 brakes - with Brembo

Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to do. They have to manage the drivers, engineers, mechanics, designers and hundreds of other employees at the racetrack and in the factory. Team Principals lead them all through wins, podiums and retirements. If things don't go well, they sometimes pay with their jobs.Aston Martin's Team Principal Mike Krack tells Katie and Christian about his job and how it differs from his fellow bosses. Plus, how he manages drivers, keeps on top of the rulebook and why he chooses to watch races from the pit wall, not the garage. Got a question? We can answer it!We love answering your F1 questions. Write them in an email or record them as a voice note and send them to F1Explains@F1.comCatch up with our other episodes


Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Aston Martin's Mike Krack explains the life of an F1 Team Principal

In Formula 1, a driver's teammate is their biggest rival. Each wants to beat the other, but they also need to score maximum points for their teams. When teammates work together, big rewards can follow. When they clash, it can get messy.Kick Sauber F1 Team duo Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu have been teammates since 2022. They tell Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne the secrets of their relationship, how they help each other, how they race each other on track, how they balance teamwork and rivalry and how they decide who gets which side of the garage...Get in touchWe love answering your F1 questions. Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comCatch up with our other episodes


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

More Official F1 Podcasts

For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation




Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu explain F1 teammate rivalries

'Please can you summarise how F1 rules have changed since Fernando Alonso's F1 debut?', asks Richard in Dallas, Texas. 23 years of engines, tyres and points systems? No problem for Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne!That's just one of the questions tackled in this episode, featuring F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and former Renault F1 racer Jolyon Palmer. Also answered: 
What's the difference between F1, FOM and the FIA?  
What happens in a team after a bad pit stop?
Why did Jolyon Palmer never wear a cap when he raced in F1?

Ask us a question!Want to be on the next episode of F1 Explains? If you've got an F1 question, send it to us and we'll find an expert to answer it. Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comCheck out our other episodes


F1 car setup - with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Race suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

More Official F1 Podcasts

In-depth interviews with the sport's biggest stars: F1 Beyond The Grid with Tom Clarkson

Listen to race previews and reviews from the F1 paddock on F1 Nation



Jolyon Palmer + Alex Jacques explain driving styles, pit stop problems + F1 rule changes

F1 stars of the future show their speed in Formula 2 and Formula 3. The categories immediately below Formula 1 in the motorsport ladder are the perfect place for a driver to sharpen their skills and prove they're ready to move up. How do F2 and F3 work? How are the cars different? How do they prepare drivers for Formula 1? To answer those questions and many more, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne speak to:
Oscar Piastri - 2020 F3 champion, 2021 F2 champion, McLaren F1 driver
Alex Jacques - commentator covering F3, F2 and F1

For the latest on F2 and F3 visitThe official F2 websiteThe online home of F3Curious about cars? Quizzical about qualifying? Wondering about wheelspin? If you've got an F1 question, send it to us and we'll find an expert to answer it. Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comCatch up with our other episodes


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More Official F1 Podcasts
Hear how Oscar Piastri is approaching his second F1 season on F1 Beyond The Grid with Tom Clarkson

Listen to race previews and reviews from the F1 paddock on F1 Nation



Oscar Piastri explains F2 + F3 - with Alex Jacques

Why is finishing outside the points still important? How do you really say 'Charles Leclerc?' How did the pit lane get its name? Christian and Katie put these listener questions and more to F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.Ask us a question!We love answering your F1 Qs. Write them in an email or record them as a voice note and send them to F1Explains@F1.comCatch up with our other episodes


How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
More podcasts from Formula 1
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid

For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Alex Jacques + Jolyon Palmer explain points, pronunciations + the history of the pit lane

The game-changing, trailblazing, all-female racing series is back for 2024 with new drivers, top teams and wheel-to-wheel action. The second season of F1 ACADEMY starts this weekend at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill find out everything there is to know ahead of the first race.Susie Wolff, who's driving the series forwards as Managing Director, tells Katie and Christian about the series' mission in 2024 and how it will inspire young women to pursue careers in motorsport.Driver Lia Block is fully focused on making her F1 ACADEMY debut. She tells Christian and Katie why racing with ART Grand Prix and Williams is such a huge opportunity. How will Lia make the switch from winning on rally circuits to racing on Grand Prix tracks, and how will the series change her career?Here's how to follow F1 Academy in 2024
Watch F1 Academy races live on YouTube

Get the latest news on f1academy.com 

Follow the series on Instagram and X

2024

LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

F1 Explains episodes for International Womens' Day

Pit stops - with performance expert, Gemma Fisher

DRS - with F1 strategist Ruth Buscombe + aerodynamicist Emel Cankaya

The incredible logistics of F1 - with Giorgia Tirabassi from DHL

The 2024 F1 calendar - with Ellen Jones, F1 Head of Sustainability

Simulators with Dr Diandra Leslie Pelecky

Street circuits with F1 strategist Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Dr Diandra Leslie Pelecky + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

Susie Wolff + Lia Block explain F1 ACADEMY: 'rocket fuel' for women in motorsport

20 F1 cars. 5 red lights. 0.2 seconds to react. 5 seconds to 120 mph. The start of a Formula 1 Grand Prix demands extraordinary skill from the drivers and quick decisions from the team strategists.Katie and Christian explore the start of a race with Mercedes reserve driver and former Haas racer Mick Schumacher, who explains what happens in the cockpit in the moments before the start, and the intense run to turn 1. Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins tells us how the race start affects the team's plan for tyres and pit stops.Get in touch!Send your question to F1 Explains. We'll find the experts to answer it! Record your question as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to F1Explains@F1.comCatch up with our other episodes


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
2023

What we learned in 2023 - the best bits of F1 Explains in 2023

Why you need to see F1 live - trackside at a Grand Prix
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Mick Schumacher + Bernie Collins explain the F1 race start

The latest season of Drive To Survive is another fascinating look inside Formula 1. How is the show planned, filmed and edited? How do the producers decide what stories to tell? What does the future hold for the series? To find out, Christian and Katie speak to Drive to Survive's award-winning Executive Producer, James Gay-Rees of Box To Box Films.F1 Explains is the official F1 podcast which answers your questions about how F1 works.Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer itWrite an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.comLearn more about F1 with our previous episodes:


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

2023


What we learned in 2023 - the best bits of series 1
Why you need to see F1 live
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
More Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid 
For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



Netflix Drive to Survive: behind the scenes

Where in the world is Christian Hewgill? He’s in Bahrain to find out why F1 pre-season testing is so important for teams, engineers and drivers. Katie Osborne has a list of listener questions, Christian gets the answers from McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, Alpine Reserve Driver Jack Doohan, Mercedes’ Communications Director Bradley Lord and McLaren Racing Director Randy Singh. F1 Explains is the official F1 podcast which answers your questions about how F1 works.Record your question as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to F1Explains@F1.comCheck out our previous episodes:Catch up with our other episodes


LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listeners
Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin

Suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMA

The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack

Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu

How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri

F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block

The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins

Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees

How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows

2023


What we learned in 2023 - the best bits of series 1
Why you need to see F1 live
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen

More podcasts from Formula 1

For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid

For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation



F1 pre-season Testing - with Oscar Piastri + Jack Doohan in Bahrain

F1 Explains is back for 2024! Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne are starting by answering your questions about new F1 cars. When do teams start working on their challengers for a new season? How much of a new F1 car is actually new? What happens when a team comes up with something that has never been seen before?Aston Martin's Technical Director Dan Fallows explains how a new Formula 1 car goes from sketches on paper to carbon-fibre reality.F1 Explains is the official F1 podcast that answers your questions about the sport.You can send your question - as a voice note or an email - to F1Explains@F1.comF1 Explains Season 1 is available to listen to now:
What we learned in 2023
Why you need to see F1 live
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

How new F1 cars are designed + built - with Dan Fallows

Your F1 questions answered by F1 experts. Katie Osborne + Christian Hewgill are back with drivers, engineers + exclusive interviews with people who make F1 work. Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com. 

F1 Explains: Season 2

Brilliant questions, fascinating answers. F1 Explains explores how our favourite sport really works. In 2023, Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill put your questions to drivers, engineers, strategists, designers and many more of the people who do great work behind the scenes.At the end of the podcast's first season, Katie and Christian have picked the things they loved learning the most, including the advantages and disadvantages of having F1-ready neck muscles and how the sport's rulemakers keep an eye on teams at their factories. You'll hear from some of our favourite guests including Gemma Fisher, who turbocharged F1 pit stops, DRS expert and race strategist Ruth Buscombe and motorsport scientist Dr Diandra Leslie-Pelecky.Thank you very much for listening to F1 Explains in 2023. Join us in 2024, and send us a question to answer. Write or record your question using the voice memo app on your phone, then email it to why@F1.com.F1 Explains Season 1 is available to listen to now:
Why you need to see F1 live
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

Neck strength secrets, wind tunnel watchers, DRS data + pit stop perfection - what we learned in 2023

‘Being here in person is incredible’. ‘Insane. It blows my mind’. ‘It’s a different and amazing experience’. We love watching F1 on-screen, but this episode is all about why going to a Formula 1 Grand Prix is next level.Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne head to the grandstands at the 2023 US Grand Prix to hear why seeing F1 live is a must-do for any F1 fan. Whether it’s seeing how fast the cars really are, the chance to buy exclusive merch or getting to meet your favourite driver, a weekend at the track is full of unforgettable experiences. Ready to go? You can buy official Formula 1 tickets for the 2024 season at tickets.formula1.com Not sure which race to choose? F1.com Destination Guides will help you decideWant to get even closer? F1 Experiences has you covered with exclusive access and world-class hospitality We love answering your F1 questions! If you have something you'd like Christian, Katie and our team of experts to dive into, record a voice note or write us a message and email it to why@F1.comWe might have answered your question on a previous episode:
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

Why you need to go to a Grand Prix

How do teams and drivers get ready for a track they've never been to before? It takes complex calculations, decades of data and a dash of racers' instinct. F1 Explains has the full answer as we prepare to head to Las Vegas.Plus, who gets which garage in the pit lane? What happens in 'parc fermé', what's an 'anti-stall' and which drivers are interview chatterboxes? Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill put more of your questions to race-winning F1 strategist Bernie Collins and F1 Correspondent & Presenter, Lawrence Barretto:
Why F1 drivers walk the track before they race on it
Why engine suppliers make a big difference
How teams are using AI to plot race strategy
Why F1 teams change their names
We love answering your F1 questions! If you have something you'd like Christian, Katie and our team of experts to dive into, record a voice note or write us a message and email it to why@F1.comWe might have answered your question on a previous episode:
Racing lines, driver drinks + 'number 1 drivers'

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

New track prep, pit lane positions, track walks + AI strategy? Your Questions Answered by Lawrence Barretto + Bernie Collins

How do F1 drivers find the fastest way around a racetrack? Why do the stars of our sport use special drinks bottles? Do some F1 teams have No 1 and No 2 drivers? Race-winning F1 strategist Bernie Collins and F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto return to answer your questions in another quickfire special. Plus, why do F1 tracks get grippier, what really goes on in F1 hospitality and how does the bonus point for fastest lap work?If you have a topic you'd like Christian, Katie and our team of F1 experts to explain, record a voice note or write us a message and email it to why@F1.comWe might have answered your question on a previous episode:

LIVE at the US Grand Prix - with F1 Explains listeners + David Coulthard

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds behind Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - how to do them perfectly

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

Racing lines, driver drinks + 'No. 1 drivers' Your Questions Answered by Bernie Collins + Lawrence Barretto

A Formula 1 legend, F1 fans with questions and a loud Texas crowd. F1 Explains took to the stage at the Circuit of The Americas for our first ever live show!Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill welcomed former McLaren, Red Bull and Williams driver David Coulthard to COTA's Amphitheatre stage. F1 Explains listeners Crystal from New York, Sammi from Massachusetts and Amanda from Tennessee brought their questions about F1 teammates, reaction times and training. You'll hear why F1 drivers backsides are so important and discover DC's hidden talent for singing...If you have an F1 question you'd like us to answer, record it as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to Why@F1.comSpecial thanks to Jordan Henley, Isabelle Hutt, Mark Jones and the stage team at Circuit of The Americas.

The incredible logistics of F1 - with DHL + Alfa Romeo

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds of Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - two seconds of total teamwork

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

LIVE at the US Grand Prix with David Coulthard

Priceless cars, team headquarters, crucial equipment, thousands of spare parts, tyres, fuel... and the Team Principal's favourite coffee. Every item F1 teams need to compete is moved from race to race by an amazing team of logistics experts.Formula 1's Global Logistics Partner, DHL, moves the sport around the world. It's a year-round, tight deadline task which is being achieved more sustainably than ever before - using bio-fuelled trucks and efficient freighter aircraft.
Paul Fowler, DHL Vice President of Global Motorsport, tells us how the company gets F1 from track to track.
Giorgia Tirabassi, DHL Trackside Co-ordinator - reveals the behind-the-scenes work to make sure F1 teams have everything they need in time to race, and how she handles the unexpected challenge of a last-minute delivery
Every Formula 1 team has its own logistics staff. Alfa Romeo's Deputy Head of Race Part Logistics, Josef Pfandl, explains how he moves tens of thousands of parts from race to race. Plus, how F1 team motorhomes are transported, and what it's like to drive a truck packed with invaluable F1 equipment across Europe.Got a question about how F1 works? Christian, Katie and our team of experts would love to answer it. Record a voice note on your phone or write us an email and send it to Why@F1.comCheck out our previous episodes:

How F1 racetracks are designed - with the masterminds of Miami

How car liveries are created - with Alfa Romeo + McLaren

The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard

Steering wheels - how they're designed + what the buttons do

DRS - how F1's overtaking aid works and why it matters

Tyres - an engineer, a driver and a designer explains why they matter

The 2024 F1 calendar - why it helps make F1 more sustainable

Wind Tunnels - the top secret tools where cars are created

Race engineers - the voices on F1 Team Radio, with Zhou Guanyu

Pit stops - two seconds of total teamwork

Simulators with Aston Martin's Stoffel Vandoorne

Racing in the rain with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade

Street circuits with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

F1 driver fitness with Alexander Rossi + Sebastian Vettel's former trainer

F1 in the USA - why the US has 3 races in 2023

F1 Sprint weekends with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.