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Podcast Episode Notes: F1 Nation + F1 Explains Team Up for 2026
Podcast Overview
- Title: F1 Nation
- Description: Inside access to the Formula 1 Paddock, featuring race previews, reviews, interviews, and analysis from Tom Clarkson and expert guests.
- Email for Questions: [F1Explains@F1.com](mailto:F1Explains@F1.com)
Episode Details
- Title: F1 Nation + F1 Explains team up for 2026
- Release Date: February 2026
- Main Hosts: Tom Clarkson, Christian Hewgill, Jolyon Palmer, James Hinchcliffe
Key Points from the Episode
Introduction to the New Era
- Tom Clarkson announces the return of F1 Nation for the 2026 season, indicating a new era for Formula 1.
- The podcast aims to cover all 24 races with previews, reviews, and breaking news reactions.
Collaboration with F1 Explains
- F1 Explains, dedicated to answering listener questions about Formula 1, will now be part of the F1 Nation feed.
- Christian Hewgill highlights the intent to address questions from fans, regardless of their experience with F1.
Episode Structure
- F1 Nation Episodes:
- Released every Monday.
- Features expert analysis and insights from F1 insiders including Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe.
- During back-to-back race weekends, mini previews will be available on Thursdays.
- F1 Explains Episodes:
- Released every Friday.
- Focused on answering questions from listeners with input from drivers, team principals, and industry experts.
- The first episode will provide insights into new cars and regulations for the 2026 season.
Call to Action
- Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions via the provided email.
- Emphasis on community engagement, inviting both seasoned fans and newcomers to participate.
Upcoming Content
- Anticipation for the first episode reflecting on Bahrain testing, to be released soon.
- Encouragement to follow F1 Nation for timely updates on new episodes.
Conclusion
- F1 Nation continues to evolve by incorporating F1 Explains, broadening the scope of content available to listeners.
- The collaboration aims to enhance fan interaction and understanding of the evolving sport, especially with the new regulations in 2026.
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Discover what the F1 Explains podcast offers and how it will complement F1 Nation.
“If you've never listened to F1 Explains before, it's the official F1 podcast devoted entirely to answering your questions about the sport.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:03James Hinchcliffe:Hi everyone, Tom Clarkson here. The new era of Formula One is upon us. It's nearly time to go racing again, which means it's nearly time to make podcasts again. And on that note, I just wanted to let you know about a change you'll notice on the F1 Nation podcast feed this year.
0:21Jolyon Palmer:As usual, we'll continue to bring you race previews and reviews for all 24 races, as well as reaction to any breaking news stories.
0:30James Hinchcliffe:Plus, new for this season, the F1 Explains podcast, which answers your questions about Formula One, will have a new home here on the F1 Nation feed. Here's all you need to know about F1 Explains from presenter Christian Hugon.
0:45Tom Clarkson:Thanks TC. If you've never listened to F1 Explains before, it's the official F1 podcast devoted entirely to answering your questions about the sport. It doesn't matter how big or small those questions are, whatever you want to ask, we can find the answers. If you've been watching F1 for three decades, three months, or you're new to us, it doesn't matter. We've got new episodes every Friday with help from drivers, team principals, experts from F1 TV and beyond, as well as people you don't usually get to hear from in Formula One. And we are starting this season with a run of episodes taking a deep dive into the new cars and regulations.
1:25Tom Clarkson:So our first episode is out soon with F1 correspondent Lawrence Barreto on hand to run through exactly what's changed in 2026. So get those questions in, email f1explained at f1.com, and I will speak to you very soon right here in our new home.
1:43Jolyon Palmer:Thanks, Christian, and do make sure you send in those questions. So just to recap, F1 Nation will continue every Monday on the F1 Nation feed, and during back-to-back races, we'll also bring you mini previews on Thursdays. F1 TV experts Jolian Palmer and James Hinchcliffe will regularly be offering their analysis of all the action,
2:04Christian Hewgill:with reaction from drivers and team principals as well. And F1 Explains will answer your questions about Formula 1 every Friday. Make sure you follow F1 Nation to hear all of those shows as soon as they're available. Thanks very much for listening, and I'll be back soon with F1 Nation's first show of the year reflecting on Bahrain testing. I'll speak to you then. Thank you.
From the publisher
F1 Nation is back for 2026 and we're teaming up with F1 Explains - the podcast which answers your questions about the sport.
On Mondays F1 Nation will bring you expert reaction to F1 action, and insider views on breaking news from Tom Clarkson, Jolyon Palmer, James Hinchcliffe + more F1 insiders.
On Fridays, F1 Explains will tackle your questions on the sport. Christian Hewgill gets the answers from drivers, team bosses and the men and women who work behind the scenes. Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com
F1 Nation and F1 Explains - all in one place. New episodes start on Monday February 23rd
