Podcast · 95 episodes
F1 Nation
by Formula 1 · English
Step inside the Formula 1 Paddock for race previews, reviews, interviews and analysis with Tom Clarkson and expert guests. Get answers to your questions on F1 Explains with Christian Hewgill. Email F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth F1 interviews, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid
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Has George ‘cracked the code’? – Azerbaijan GP ReviewReview of the Azerbaijan GP at Baku, focusing on the Russell vs Verstappen finish, Mercedes upgrades, Red Bull’s resurgence, and wider championship implications (plus major restart incidents…28 Sep 2026 · 51 min
F1 Explains: Formula 2 + Formula 3 with 2026 F3 champion Ugo UgochukwuF1 Explains covers Formula 3 and Formula 2 as the feeder path to Formula 1, using the Azerbaijan GP weekend in Baku.24 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Kimi’s transformation + redemption for Oscar in Baku? – Azerbaijan GP PreviewF1 Nation Azerbaijan GP preview focused on Baku’s overtaking-heavy, high-speed street circuit and championship/form debates.21 Sep 2026 · 50 min
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Has George ‘cracked the code’? – Azerbaijan GP ReviewReview of the Azerbaijan GP at Baku, focusing on the Russell vs Verstappen finish, Mercedes upgrades, Red Bull’s resurgence, and wider championship implications (plus major restart incidents…28 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
F1 Explains: Formula 2 + Formula 3 with 2026 F3 champion Ugo UgochukwuF1 Explains covers Formula 3 and Formula 2 as the feeder path to Formula 1, using the Azerbaijan GP weekend in Baku.24 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Kimi’s transformation + redemption for Oscar in Baku? – Azerbaijan GP PreviewF1 Nation Azerbaijan GP preview focused on Baku’s overtaking-heavy, high-speed street circuit and championship/form debates.21 Sep 2026 · 50 min · 17 chapters
F1 Explains: the secrets of the podiumHow Formula 1 and the FIA run podium ceremonies—who appears, how trophies and national anthems are handled, and how champagne is managed—plus what happens when trophies break.17 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Kimi wins, Lando loses out, but could Max have won? - Spanish GP ReviewThe Spanish GP Review episode covers the Madrid debut weekend and the race’s turning points: Kimi Antonelli’s win, Lando Norris losing out due to a virtual safety car timing call, and whether Max…14 Sep 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
F1 Explains: Making the MadringF1 Explains answers listener questions about the Madrid Grand Prix circuit (“Madring”), focusing on first impressions, key corners (especially La Monumental), overtaking spots, tyre expectations, and…11 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
'A total curveball'. Who will master the Madring? – Spanish GP PreviewPreview of the inaugural Spanish GP at Madrid’s new “Madring” circuit, focusing on track risks (consistency, surface uncertainty, tight pinch points like Turn 5, and unforgiving barriers), the…10 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
How home hero Kimi made history at Monza – Italian GP ReviewItalian GP review focused on Kimi Antonelli’s historic Monza win from 19th on the grid, plus reactions to Mercedes, Verstappen’s podium, and Ferrari’s home-race collapse.7 Sep 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
F1 Explains: High-Speed v Low-Speed tracks - with Jolyon PalmerWhat differentiates high-speed vs low-speed F1 tracks and corners, covering driving technique, car setup, aero/downforce trade-offs, braking feel, G-forces, tyre demands, and wet-weather effects.3 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
Will Kimi or Ferrari be home heroes? Can McLaren challenge? - Italian GP PreviewItalian GP (Monza) preview—title implications, team form after Zandvoort, and key technical/strategy factors (low-downforce setup, straight-line speed, braking/traction, and penalties).30 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 25 chapters
F1 Explains: pit crews + 'straights' vs 'straightaways' - with James Hinchliffe + Calum NicholasHow F1 pit crews work (one crew vs separate car duties, why they don’t stand out all race, timing calls), plus North American terminology differences (straight vs straightaway, crew chief/crew roles,…27 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
‘The fight is still on’. Is Lando in the title race? – Dutch GP ReviewDutch GP review focused on the title fight after Lando Norris’s back-to-back wins, plus analysis of Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull’s struggles, and other race incidents.24 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 27 chapters
F1 Explains: LEGO Drivers’ Parade minicarsHow LEGO and F1 create driver “minicars” for the drivers’ parade, including design, engineering, building, and what happens when they race on real circuits (Miami and Silverstone referenced).21 Aug 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Verstappen commits to Red Bull – reaction + what next in the F1 driver market?Reaction to Max Verstappen signing a two-year Red Bull contract extension through end of 2030 (at least), plus implications for the driver market and weekend Zandvoort lineup changes.20 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 7 chapters
Can Kimi stay cool as F1 returns? Dutch GP PreviewF1 Nation’s Dutch GP (Zandvoort) preview after summer break, including the sprint weekend and a mid-season title fight review (Kimi Antonelli leading; Lewis Hamilton and George Russell chasing).17 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 24 chapters
‘Sublime’ Lando, the ‘Max factor’ + Fernando’s ‘fire’ – Hungarian GP ReviewHungarian GP review focused on Lando Norris’s first GP win as world champion, plus Verstappen’s frustrations, Antonelli’s title-leading consistency, and Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin “fire” after a…27 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
F1 Explains: Yuki Tsunoda talks F1 training, learning from teammates + foodF1 Explains live at the Belgian Grand Prix with Red Bull Racing test/reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda, focusing on his weekend role, how drivers train (especially neck strength), what he learned from…23 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Advantage Ferrari? Aston upgrades key to Fernando’s future? – Hungarian GP PreviewF1 Nation’s Hungarian GP preview (Budapest) focuses on who can win at the Hungaroring and how key midfield/driver battles may shift.23 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 13 chapters
‘Cool’ Kimi, Ferrari full of surprises + a reset for Russell? – Belgian GP ReviewReview of the Belgian GP at Spa, focusing on Kimi Antonelli’s dominant win and pole, Ferrari’s strong pace, and the fallout from George Russell’s lap-1 crash and Mercedes’ apparent…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty airQ&A episode from Spa, Belgium, focused on how F1 cars work in practice and qualifying: flying laps, flying/“overtake” modes and active aero, race-start procedures, driver race-weekend routines,…16 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Russell, reliability or Ferrari? What is Kimi’s biggest threat? – Belgian GP PreviewBelgian GP preview focused on title threats in Mercedes (Kimi Antonelli vs George Russell), Ferrari’s post-Silverstone momentum, and Spa race factors (flow, weather, reliability).12 Jul 2026 · 59 min · 24 chapters
F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon HillLive F1 Explains episode from the British Grand Prix fan zone with Damon Hill answering listener questions about 1990s racing, differences between F1 then and now, unusual records, and a story about…9 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Leclerc ‘transforms the narrative’ + more Mercedes drama – British GP ReviewBritish GP review focused on Charles Leclerc’s British Grand Prix win, Mercedes drama involving Kimi Antonelli’s reliability issues, and Max Verstappen/Red Bull technical problems, plus discussion of…6 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 16 chapters
F1 Explains: Ask a Team Principal - with Ayao Komatsu“Ask a Team Principal” episode with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu, answering listener questions about what makes drivers fast, how team size affects performance, how upgrades are planned, and what…2 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters