Podcast · 95 episodes
F1 Nation, page 2
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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Can Max fight Mercedes at Silverstone? - British Grand Prix previewF1 Nation’s British Grand Prix preview at Silverstone, focusing on the sprint weekend and the likely title-order fight after Austria.2 Jul 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
‘Resilient’ Russell + resurgent Max – Austrian GP ReviewReview of the Austrian GP at Spielberg, focusing on George Russell’s pressure-filled win, Verstappen’s upgraded Red Bull performance, and why Ferrari and McLaren struggled; includes discussion of…29 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
F1 Explains: how driver managers do deals - with Carlos Onoro SainzHow Formula 1 driver managers structure a driver’s life and negotiate career moves in a market with only 22 seats.25 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
Difficult decisions for Ferrari + Mercedes? – Austrian GP PreviewF1 Nations preview for the Austrian GP (Red Bull Ring), centered on whether Ferrari can mount a title challenge after Lewis Hamilton’s Barcelona win, plus circuit-specific expectations and…21 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
F1 Explains: inside Audi's amazing trackside homeAudi’s new Formula 1 hospitality unit (“hospitality unit,” not a motorhome) and how F1 teams transport, set up, and use these temporary trackside buildings; includes a walkthrough of Audi’s Barcelona…18 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
Has Hamilton’s ‘historic day’ put Ferrari in title fight? – Barcelona-Catalunya GP ReviewReview of the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, focused on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari win and what it means for Ferrari’s title hopes, plus reactions across Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull, and other teams.15 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
F1 Explains: how a Grand Prix gets startedHow an F1 Grand Prix start is initiated and controlled, from formation lap through lights out, including rules for grid positioning, false starts, pit-lane starts, and procedures for extra formation…12 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 15 chapters
How pressure and expectation is changing for Kimi + George – Barcelona-Catalunya GP PreviewA Barcelona-Catalunya GP preview focused on how expectation and pressure differ for Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli vs George Russell, plus form checks for Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, and the…11 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
‘Fearless, peerless’ Kimi + ‘bamboozled’ Russell – Monaco GP Review with Laura Winter + Lawrence BarrettoMonaco Grand Prix review focused on Kimi Antonelli’s dominant win, the chaos/dnfs, and what it means for the championship—plus separate discussion of Mercedes teammate struggles (George Russell),…8 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 21 chapters
F1 Explains: Monaco mastery, pole positioning + 'more power' - with Alex JacquesF1 Explains quickfire episode with Alex Jacques (F1 TV, Channel 4, Apple TV commentator) answering listener questions around the Canadian and Monaco Grand Prix.4 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Are Ferrari favourites? – Monaco GP Preview with Palmer + HinchcliffeMonaco GP preview and title/pecking-order debate after Canada, focusing on whether Ferrari are favourites, Charles Leclerc’s bounce-back, and how new 2026-era car traits (shorter wheelbase, less…31 May 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
F1 Explains: brain training for F1 drivers - with an expert coachHow F1 drivers train and manage mental performance (“brain training”) to handle pressure, distractions, setbacks, and fatigue, plus how coaching supports them off-track.28 May 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
'Flashpoint' at Mercedes, ‘magic’ Lewis + Franco's finest - Canadian GP Review with Jolyon Palmer + Alex JacquesCanadian GP review focused on a championship “flashpoint” between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton’s best Ferrari weekend, McLaren’s bizarre intermediate tyre gamble, and Franco…25 May 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
F1 Explains: how drivers reach F1 – with Juan Pablo MontoyaHow drivers reach Formula One, focusing on Juan Pablo Montoya’s path from karting to F1, and what his son Sebastian needs to do to follow.21 May 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Will Kimi’s momentum continue? Big weekends for George, Lewis + Charles? - Canadian GP Preview with Palmer + HinchcliffeCanadian GP preview focused on Montreal’s curb-heavy, chicane circuit and what it could mean for the 2026 title fight—especially Mercedes’ intra-team battle (George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli), plus…17 May 2026 · 57 min · 22 chapters
F1 Explains: How Press Officers tell the storyHow Formula One press officers/media managers shape what drivers say to the media, why interviews are recorded, and how messaging is coordinated across a race weekend and social media.14 May 2026 · 38 min · 14 chapters
F1’s greatest teammate rivalries – with Palmer + HinchcliffeIntra-team Formula 1 rivalries—why teammate battles turn hostile, how teams try to manage them, and what triggers “blow-ups,” using historical examples and current context (Mercedes title fight).10 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 17 chapters
F1 Explains: Race Engineers - with Haas F1 Team's Laura MüllerThe role of an F1 race engineer, how it works in the cockpit (only voice the driver hears), and how it’s changed under new regulations—especially energy/MGU-K focus, qualifying launch/deployment…7 May 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Kimi wins under pressure, but are McLaren closer? Miami GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Lawrence BarrettoMiami GP review focused on Kimi Antonelli’s pressure-proof win, whether McLaren are closing, and how upgrades are shifting the midfield/front.4 May 2026 · 54 min · 16 chapters
F1 Explains: Test + Reserve Drivers with Cadillac’s Colton Herta + Zhou Guanyu live in MiamiLive from Miami Beach Fan Fest ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with Cadillac test/reserve drivers discussing the Miami circuit, their roles, and how F1 driver development works (simulators, stepping…30 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
McLaren's 'best chance'? - 2026 Miami GP PreviewF1 Nation previews the 2026 Miami GP after a five-week break, focusing on FIA rule changes for sprint weekend qualifying, Miami track characteristics (long straights, heavy braking, concrete walls),…27 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 19 chapters
F1 Explains: inside a garage during a Grand PrixInside a Haas F1 garage during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix—how teams prepare, communicate, manage pit stops, tyres, strategy, and respond to race events (including VSC and a power-unit failure).23 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 26 chapters
What makes the 'perfect' F1 driver?The episode debates what a “perfect” Formula 1 driver would look like, using categories: physique (weight/height tradeoffs under the 80kg limit), attitude (on-track relentless pursuit; off-track team…20 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 16 chapters
F1 Explains: Cadillac's solid start - with Graeme LowdonCadillac’s new Formula One team and how it’s using the calendar break to improve after the first three races; includes discussion of upgrade planning, logistics, remote engineering support, driver…16 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters