Podcast · 95 episodes
F1 Nation, page 4
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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Lando ‘peaking at perfect time’, Max’s ‘fantasy’ fightback + optimism for Oscar? – 2025 Sao Paulo GP ReviewF1 Nation’s review of the 2025 Sao Paulo GP at Interlagos, focusing on Lando Norris’s dominant weekend, Max Verstappen’s pit-lane recovery, Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish and penalty debate,…10 Nov 2025 · 41 min · 22 chapters
‘Championship-deciding moments’ in Brazil? – 2025 Sao Paulo GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Erik van HarenPreview of the 2025 Sao Paulo (Brazil) Grand Prix and the tightening 2025 F1 title fight, focusing on McLaren’s Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen’s comeback chances, plus constructors…2 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 27 chapters
‘Emphatic’ Lando leads, Oscar limits damage + Bearman’s best – 2025 Mexico City GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Esteban Gutiérrez2025 Mexico City GP review—Lando Norris’s dominant win, championship reshuffle, and key on-track incidents (especially turn one), plus team/driver performances and Haas rookie Oliver Bearman’s strong…27 Oct 2025 · 39 min · 24 chapters
'Do you think he can do it?' - 2025 Mexico City GP Preview with Ollie BearmanPreview of the 2025 Mexico City GP (highest-altitude F1 race) with focus on how altitude affects cars/drivers, race start to Turn 1 (830m from pole), tyre strategy with Pirelli skipping a compound,…23 Oct 2025 · 15 min · 9 chapters
Max on the attack. How do McLaren fight back? – 2025 US GP Review with James HinchcliffeF1 Nation’s 2025 US GP review focused on Max Verstappen’s title momentum, McLaren’s inability to respond, and the internal/external pressure dynamics between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.20 Oct 2025 · 49 min · 25 chapters
Will rules of engagement change for Oscar + Lando? - 2025 United States GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Rob SmedleyF1 Nation’s 2025 United States GP preview (Austin), focusing on McLaren teammate “rules of engagement” after Singapore, plus title-chase implications, Mercedes/Russell contract talk, and Ferrari’s…12 Oct 2025 · 45 min · 16 chapters
Russell's 'statement' + McLaren title fight gets 'feisty' – 2025 Singapore GP Review2025 Singapore GP review focused on George Russell’s dominant win, McLaren’s back-to-back Constructors’ Championship clinch, and the feisty McLaren internal battle involving Lando Norris and Oscar…6 Oct 2025 · 49 min · 22 chapters
Will Red Bull's resurgence continue? Oscar back to his best? – 2025 Singapore GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer2025 Singapore GP preview and title/constructors outlook, focusing on whether Red Bull can keep closing the gap to Oscar Piastri, how Oscar Piastri can bounce back after Baku, and whether McLaren,…28 Sep 2025 · 49 min · 28 chapters
Max back in title fight? Sainz’s ‘best’ podium + McLaren’s Monza ‘hangover’? – 2025 Azerbaijan GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Laura Winter2025 Azerbaijan GP race review and title-chase implications. Focus on Max Verstappen’s controlled comeback win, Red Bull’s post-Monza resurgence, McLaren’s “missed opportunity” and errors, plus…22 Sep 2025 · 54 min · 30 chapters
‘Gloves off’ in McLaren title fight? Ferrari at the front? Kimi’s point to prove – 2025 Azerbaijan GP PreviewThe episode is an Azerbaijan GP preview focused on (1) McLaren’s Drivers’ Championship battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, (2) whether “gloves come off” after McLaren’s Monza team…15 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 22 chapters
Max 'the magician' + McLaren's 'lessons' - Italian GP Review with Andrea StellaItalian GP review (Monza) focused on Max Verstappen’s win, Red Bull’s technical “floor” turnaround, and McLaren’s race/strategy decisions in the Piastri–Norris title fight; also covers Ferrari’s…8 Sep 2025 · 45 min · 14 chapters
Who needs to go 'all-in' to win at Monza? 2025 Italian GP Preview2025 Italian GP (Monza) preview—whether anyone needs to “go all-in,” plus track/strategy factors and title implications.4 Sep 2025 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Oscar’s turnaround, Lando’s title blow + Hadjar’s ‘masterpiece’ podium – 2025 Dutch GP Review2025 Dutch GP review focused on Oscar Piastri’s dominant win, Lando Norris’s late mechanical retirement, Isaac Hadjar’s first F1 podium, and broader driver/teams discussion (including Kimi Antonelli…1 Sep 2025 · 45 min · 24 chapters
‘The sky is the limit’ – Valtteri Bottas on why he chose CadillacValtteri Bottas explains why he chose Cadillac for F1’s 2026 season, what to expect from a new team, and how testing/penalties may affect his start.28 Aug 2025 · 11 min · 6 chapters
Back to business at Zandvoort – 2025 Dutch GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Alex JacquesF1 Nation’s Dutch GP preview after the summer break, focusing on the 2025 title fight, McLaren’s form at Zandvoort, Red Bull’s comeback prospects, and the Ferrari/Mercedes battle for P2 in the…24 Aug 2025 · 54 min · 29 chapters
How Lando nailed one-stop strategy, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes + Bortoleto’s personal best - 2025 Hungarian GP Review2025 Hungarian GP review focused on McLaren’s one-two and strategy, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes (Leclerc pole but P4), and broader midfield/other-team swings (Mercedes rebound, Aston Martin turnaround,…4 Aug 2025 · 49 min · 16 chapters
Title race pressure ‘ramping up’, Max to stay at Red Bull + Fred’s Ferrari deal – 2025 Hungarian GP Preview with Valtteri BottasThis F1 Nation Hungarian GP preview (with Valtteri Bottas) focuses on what will decide the race at the Hungaroring: high downforce needs, tyre overheating management, and especially qualifying…31 Jul 2025 · 19 min · 11 chapters
How Oscar ‘lured’ Lando in, Leclerc at his ‘best’ + promising signs for Max and Mekies? - 2025 Belgian GP Review2025 Belgian GP race review focused on Oscar Piastri’s title push over Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc’s wet/dry strength for Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari turnaround signs, and Red Bull’s…28 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 20 chapters
Red Bull’s new era + Ferrari’s ‘silver bullet’? – 2025 Belgian GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer2025 Belgian GP preview (Spa) focused on Red Bull’s leadership change, sprint-weekend implications, and whether Ferrari’s new low-ride-height rear suspension can make them a regular front-runner.21 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 15 chapters
What challenges await Mekies at Red Bull? Momentum with Lando or Oscar? – 2025 Half-Season Review with Jolyon Palmer + Lawrence Barretto2025 F1 half-season review (12 races) focusing on Red Bull’s leadership shake-up, the McLaren title fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, and the struggles of Ferrari/Mercedes versus McLaren.14 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Christian Horner exits Red Bull - reaction + analysis with Alex JacquesF1 Nation discusses Christian Horner’s mid-season exit as Red Bull Racing team principal and CEO (effective July 9, 2025), the team’s decline from dominance, and Red Bull’s leadership/structure…9 Jul 2025 · 16 min · 9 chapters
Home hero Lando + Hulk makes history – 2025 British GP Review with Hulkenberg, Wheatley + Binotto2025 British GP review at Silverstone, focusing on Lando Norris’s first home win, Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty behind the safety car, Nico Hülkenberg’s first F1 podium after 239 races, and how…7 Jul 2025 · 59 min · 36 chapters
Too close to call? 2025 British Grand Prix Preview - with David TremaynePreview of the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone (75th anniversary), focusing on title contenders, podium chances, and midfield/reliability storylines, plus Pirelli tyre strategy.3 Jul 2025 · 25 min · 13 chapters