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Who needs to go 'all-in' to win at Monza? 2025 Italian GP Preview
A special home win for Ferrari? A fightback from Lando? Ferrari ambassador and former F1 driver Marc Gene joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.How will a 34-point gap at the top of the Drivers' Championship change things for leader Oscar Piastri and challenger Lando Norris? Marc assesses how they will approach this race and the rest of the season. What does it take to be quick at Monza, and does this year's Ferrari have it? Marc thinks so! He explains why he's hopeful the Scuderia can delight the tifosi this weekend.More from F1 NationValtteri Bottas on why he chose to join Cadillac for 2026Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com
Oscar’s turnaround, Lando’s title blow + Hadjar’s ‘masterpiece’ podium – 2025 Dutch GP Review
Marcin Budkowski, who worked with Oscar Piastri at Alpine and held engineering roles at Ferrari and McLaren, joins Tom Clarkson in the Zandvoort paddock to reflect on an action-packed Dutch Grand Prix.After Lando Norris’s late mechanical failure, Piastri’s seventh victory of the season moves him 34 points clear of his McLaren teammate at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. What does that retirement mean for Lando’s title hopes and his approach for the rest of the season? How did Oscar end up getting the better of Lando after trailing him in all three practice sessions? Marcin shares fascinating insight into how different Oscar is in the cockpit compared to out of the car with his helmet off, and why the Australian has surprised him this year after having some doubts about his title-winning credentials.Lando’s loss was Isack Hadjar’s gain, as the Racing Bulls rookie jumped up a place from P4 to P3 to score his first podium in Formula 1. How did Isack execute his best weekend in F1 so far? Should Red Bull promote him to be Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2026?And Ferrari had a weekend to forget with a double DNF, after Charles Leclerc was taken out by Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barriers. Marcin tells Tom why he thinks Antonelli is going through a difficult patch at Mercedes and why Lewis’s struggles with the car remind him of Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren. Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The Grid Your F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 Explains It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY…Vanta: Visit vanta.com/nation to sign up for a free demo today! BetterHelp: F1 Nation listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/f1nation.
‘The sky is the limit’ – Valtteri Bottas on why he chose Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas joins Tom Clarkson in the Zandvoort paddock to discuss his eagerly-anticipated return to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac in 2026.Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Cadillac announced that Valtteri and Sergio Perez will be the team’s drivers for their first season in F1 next year. Valtteri tells Tom why he chose Cadillac, why they chose him, and what his expectations for 2026 and beyond are.VB also talks about working with new teammate Perez and how they’ll get back up to speed after a year out from racing in F1.DUTCH GP PREVIEWJolyon Palmer and Alex Jacques join Tom for F1 Nation’s preview of this weekend’s Dutch GPListen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The Grid Your F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 Explains It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com
Back to business at Zandvoort – 2025 Dutch GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Alex Jacques
Former Renault driver, Jolyon Palmer, and F1TV lead commentator, Alex Jacques, join Tom Clarkson to discuss Formula 1’s return to action at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by just nine points at the top of the World Championship. With just 10 races and three F1 Sprints to go, who would the guys rather be in this title fight? Should Oscar have a bigger lead in the standings? And has Lando’s mentality changed throughout the season?Max Verstappen hasn’t been on the podium in the last four races. Will the support of the Orange Army and his incredible record at this track help him get back in the top three? What is the rest of 2025 all about for Max and Red Bull? And is Yuki Tsunoda fighting for his F1 future in these last 10 races?Ferrari are the only team in the top four yet to win a race this year. Will that change before the end of the season? What should Team Principal Fred Vasseur do to get the best out of Lewis Hamilton? And Jolyon, Alex and Tom debate who they think has been the best rookie so far this season.Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The Grid Your F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 Explains It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY...Trade Coffee: For a limited time, Trade is giving 50% off a month of cold brew. That’s around 60 cups of cold brew, for 50% off when you go to drinktrade.com/nationSquare: listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/f1nationCaldera Lab: Head to calderalab.com/nation and use NATION at checkout for 20% off your first order.
How Lando nailed one-stop strategy, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes + Bortoleto’s personal best - 2025 Hungarian GP Review
Nine-time Le Mans winner, Tom Kristensen, and Fox Sports Mexico journalist, Diego Mejia, join Tom Clarkson in the Budapest paddock to dissect a thrilling strategy battle at the Hungarian Grand Prix.After losing two places at the start, how did Lando Norris make the one-stop strategy work to take his fifth victory of the season? What did the guys make of Oscar’s late lunge into turn 1 on the penultimate lap? Lando joins the pod to share whether he did anything in the car to avoid contact with Oscar. And with just nine points separating the McLaren teammates, who’s the momentum with going into the summer break?Charles Leclerc took a shock pole position on Saturday, so why did he end up finishing off the podium after leading from the start? Did Ferrari get his strategy wrong? And after Lewis Hamilton described himself as ‘absolutely useless’, following another disappointing qualifying session, where does the seven-time World Champion go from here? George Russell secured his sixth podium of the season and his first since winning in Canada. Why were Mercedes quicker in Hungary after a difficult European leg of the season? And how will the news that Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull in 2026 help Russell and Kimi Antonelli going forward?Plus, we discuss Gabriel Bortoleto’s career-best finish with P6, Aston Martin’s incredible turnaround from Spa and a disappointing weekend for Red Bull.Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Indeed: F1 Nation listeners will get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/nationBetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. F1 Nation listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/f1nation
Title race pressure ‘ramping up’, Max to stay at Red Bull + Fred’s Ferrari deal – 2025 Hungarian GP Preview with Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas joins Tom Clarkson to look ahead to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.Before they dive into the big talking points, you’ll hear from Max Verstappen after the four-time World Champion confirmed he’ll be staying at Red Bull for 2026 to end weeks of speculation around his future.Oscar Piastri goes into the weekend 16 points ahead of Lando Norris at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. Whose driving style does the Hungaroring circuit suit best out of the two McLaren drivers? And with the summer break meaning a four-week wait until the next Grand Prix in Zandvoort, how important is this weekend in the title race from a psychological point of view?Ferrari have announced that Team Principal Fred Vasseur has signed a multi-year contract with the team. What statement does that send about their intentions? And with Charles Leclerc scoring four podiums in the last six races, and Lewis Hamilton winning a record eight times in Hungary, will the team continue the progress they made with their rear suspension upgrade in Belgium?Plus, Valtteri gives us the lowdown on Mercedes – why have they struggled for performance in the European leg of the season? What are their chances of returning to the podium in Hungary? And what advice has he given Kimi Antonelli after his recent confidence issues?
How Oscar ‘lured’ Lando in, Leclerc at his ‘best’ + promising signs for Max and Mekies? - 2025 Belgian GP Review
ESPN journalists Albert Fabrega and Juan Fossaroli join Tom Clarkson in the Spa paddock to dissect another huge weekend in the title fight between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the Belgian Grand Prix.Piastri went into the weekend eight points clear of Lando at the top of the Drivers’ Standings, but after beating him in both the Sprint and Grand Prix, that advantage has now doubled to 16 points. How did Oscar ‘lure’ him into that crucial overtake on the first lap of racing? Did ‘little errors’ prove too costly for Lando? Or should McLaren have double stacked their pit stop to give him a better chance of fighting for the win?Charles Leclerc secured his fifth podium of the season with P3. How much was Ferrari’s performance down to their eagerly anticipated new rear suspension? What do the guys make of a rollercoaster weekend for Lewis Hamilton? And with Max Verstappen winning the Sprint and finishing P4, what will new Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies take away from his first Grand Prix in charge of the team? Will Max be encouraged by his own performance as Red Bull's new era gets underway? Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsF1 THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT - OUT NOWDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com
Red Bull’s new era + Ferrari’s ‘silver bullet’? – 2025 Belgian GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer
Former Renault driver and F1TV commentator Jolyon Palmer joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, which features the third F1 Sprint event of the season. What will new Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Laurent Mekies be hoping to achieve during his first weekend in charge? And how will Max Verstappen and the rest of the team react to the change in management? Oscar Piastri leads McLaren teammate Lando Norris by just eight points at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. With a total of 33 points available from the Sprint race and Grand Prix, how crucial could this weekend be in the title race? Whose driving style does the Spa-Francorchamps circuit suit better out of Lando and Oscar?Also up for discussion: will Ferrari’s rear suspension upgrade be the ‘silver bullet’ that turns their season around? After winning with Lewis Hamilton at last year’s race, can Mercedes challenge for victory again? Is Kimi Antonelli putting himself under too much pressure? And should Williams be worried about Sauber?Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsF1 THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT - OUT NOWDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY...Trade: Get 50% off 1 month of cold brew with Trade at drinktrade.com/nationCaldera Lab: Head to calderalab.com/nation and use NATION at checkout for 20% off your first order.Indeed: F1 Nation listeners will get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/nation
What challenges await Mekies at Red Bull? Momentum with Lando or Oscar? – 2025 Half-Season Review with Jolyon Palmer + Lawrence Barretto
With 12 races completed and 12 still to go, we’re halfway through what has been a spectacular 2025 season.Former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto, join Tom Clarkson to discuss what we’ve learnt from the first half of the year and what we can expect from the second half.With Laurent Mekies replacing Christian Horner as Red Bull Team Principal and CEO, what’s on his to-do list? Can he persuade Max Verstappen to stay with the team? And will he be able to rejuvenate Yuki Tsunoda and resolve their second car issues?Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by eight points at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. But after two wins on the bounce for Lando, who goes into the second half of this epic title fight with more momentum? And where will this title be won and lost over the next 12 races?Also up for debate: are Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton starting to turn a corner with their car? Can they fight for a race victory after a winless season so far? And is the uncertainty around his Mercedes future actually ‘galvanising’ George Russell?Plus, after scoring more points than Red Bull in the last four races, could Sauber challenge Williams for P5 in the Constructors’ Championship? Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsF1 THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT - OUT NOWDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:SQUARE: With Square, you get all the tools to run your business, with none of the contracts or complexity. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/f1nationVANTA: Visit vanta.com/nation to sign up for a free demo today!
Christian Horner exits Red Bull - reaction + analysis with Alex Jacques
After 20 years leading Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has been 'released' from his role as CEO with immediate effect. Red Bull issued a statement confirming Horner's exit. He will be replaced by Laurent Mekies, formerly Team Principal of Racing Bulls. Tom Clarkson and F1TV commentator Alex Jacques give their reaction to the news, talk about the past 18 months at Red Bull and discuss what Horner's exit and Mekies' arrival means for the team in the future.Listen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 ExplainsF1 THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT - OUT NOWDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com
Home hero Lando + Hulk makes history – 2025 British GP Review with Hulkenberg, Wheatley + Binotto
Mercedes Reserve driver Fred Vesti and Fox Sports Mexico journalist Diego Mejia join Tom Clarkson in the Silverstone paddock to reflect on an action-packed British Grand Prix. Lando Norris won his home race for the first time to reduce the gap to his teammate and World Championship leader Oscar Piastri to eight points. What does that victory mean for Lando? How much momentum does winning back-to-back races give him? And after a 10-second penalty for a Safety Car infringement cost Oscar a chance of winning, how will he approach the next race? Nico Hulkenberg made history by securing the first podium of his F1 career in his 15th season and on his 239th race start. How did he climb from last on the grid to take P3 and hold off a charging Lewis Hamilton? Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley and CEO Mattia Binotto reflect on a ‘masterclass’ drive and what this result means for Nico and the team. Also on the agenda: why wasn’t Hamilton able to continue his incredible run of being on the podium at every British Grand Prix since 2014? And how did Max Verstappen go from a sensational pole position on Saturday to having an ‘undriveable car’ in the wet conditions on Sunday?F1 THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT - OUT NOWDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get 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 with F1's biggest stars on F1 Beyond The GridYour F1 questions answered by the experts on F1 Explains
Too close to call? 2025 British Grand Prix Preview - with David Tremayne
Two team mates, trading wins in the fight for the F1 World Championship, are ready for battle at high-speed Silverstone. McLaren's Oscar Piastri leads the standings but Lando Norris is in-form and close behind. Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell have their sights set on challenging the McLarens. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton hopes the home crowd can inspire another stunning Silverstone performance.Tom Clarkson and F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne look forward to a British Grand Prix which is too close to call.Is Max Verstappen facing a 'defining weekend' as he goes up against McLaren in his upgraded Red Bull? Is talk of Verstappen's future affecting his current team, his potential future team, Mercedes, as well as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. David and Tom also talk about the stars of the season so far, including Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar, debate whether Hamilton or Charles Leclerc can be on the podium, and discuss how Williams can recover from a double retirement at the previous race in Austria.David Tremayne writes fascinating features for the official F1 website - read them here F1: THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT, IS OUT NOW!Don't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get 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 podcastsLando Norris: raising his game - this week on F1 Beyond The Grid The story of the British Grand Prix - this week on F1 Explains
Lando’s ‘turning point’? Max’s future + Bortoleto’s breakthrough – 2025 Austrian GP Review
F1 correspondent and F1TV presenter Lawrence Barretto, and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli, join Tom Clarkson in the Spielberg paddock to discuss Lando Norris’s victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.How did Lando bounce back from Canada? What did we learn from his epic wheel-to-wheel battle with teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri? And is this a ‘turning point’ in their championship fight?George Russell and Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff reignited rumours that Max Verstappen could join the team with some interesting comments to the media over the weekend. How likely is that for 2026? What would Lawrence and Julianne do if they were advising Max in this situation?Ferrari had their best Sunday of the season with Charles Leclerc finishing P3 and Lewis Hamilton P4. With three podiums from the last four races, are they heading in the right direction? And after Lewis wanted to try a one-stop strategy, are the team ‘scared’ to make those calls?Also on the agenda: Julianne tells us why Gabriel Bortoleto’s first points in Formula 1 is such big news in Brazil, Racing Bulls Team Principal Laurent Mekies joins the pod to reflect on a ‘masterclass’ from Liam Lawson after his career-best P6, and do Red Bull need to re-evaluate their second seat again following another challenging weekend for Yuki Tsunoda? F1: THE MOVIE, STARRING BRAD PITT, IS OUT NOW!Don't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Caldera Lab: Caldera Lab makes skincare simple and effective. Head to CalderaLab.com/nation and use NATION at checkout for 20% off your first order.Vanta: Visit vanta.com/nation to sign up for a free demo today!
‘Battle lines drawn’ for Lando + Oscar? Max v McLaren for the win? + F1: The Movie hits the big screen - 2025 Austrian GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Laura Winter
Former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer, and F1TV’s lead presenter Laura Winter join Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. What next for McLaren after the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Canada? How will that affect their championship battle going forward? And will McLaren change their approach to racing?Jolyon talks through the characteristics of the Red Bull Ring - explaining why the first few corners provide so much action and why we can expect lots of overtaking.Will Max Verstappen be fighting the McLarens for his fifth win in Spielberg? Can Mercedes build on their first victory of the year in Montreal? Or could Ferrari secure a fourth podium in a row at this track?Plus, ahead of this week’s release of F1 The Movie with Brad Pitt, Tom has been speaking to two of the film’s stars, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon.F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. In cinemas this week! Get tickets nowIt's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Trade: Trade is exclusively offering F1 Nation listeners 50% off your one month trial at drinktrade.com/nation
McLarens clash, Mercedes win + Ferrari under fire - 2025 Canadian GP Review with Lawrence Barretto + Davide Valsecchi
F1 correspondent and F1TV Presenter, Lawrence Barretto, and 2012 GP2 champion, Davide Valsecchi join Tom Clarkson in the Montreal paddock to reflect on that dramatic collision between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. What did Lando do wrong to cause the incident? How did Oscar’s clever defence lure Lando into making a mistake? And what does this mean for the championship battle? George Russell secured his and Mercedes’ first win of the season, while Kimi Antonelli scored his first podium in Formula 1 with P3. Is George ‘under-rated’? What makes him World Champion material? And what does reaching such a big milestone so early on in his F1 career say about Kimi’s talent and how Mercedes have nurtured him. Plus, Tom, Lawrence and Davide discuss the recent criticism of Ferrari from Italian media and what Team Principal Fred Vasseur’s reaction to it says about their situation.F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Only 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.comThis episode is sponsored by:Ridge - improving the things you carry every dayFor a limited time, go to ridge.com and use the code F1NATION for 10% offVanta- automate compliance, secruity and trust For a limited time, listeners get $1000 off at vanta.com/nation
Oscar v Lando to heat up? Why shouldn't Max be ruled out in Montreal? - 2025 Canadian GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Natalie Pinkham
Former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and Sky Sports F1 presenter, Natalie Pinkham, join Tom Clarkson to discuss all the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.Should Lando Norris be worried about the 10-point gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri? Will their rivalry start to heat up in the coming races? Jolyon explains where Oscar has the edge over Lando in qualifying and why that seemingly small lead in the standings is something the Australian can use to his advantage now. After causing a collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is now just one penalty point away from an automatic race ban. Will the four-time World Champion change his approach in Montreal, or will he bounce back to secure what would be a fourth straight win at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve? Also on the agenda: why does Jolyon think Canada will be Mercedes’ best race of the year so far? Will Lewis Hamilton find ‘redemption’ at one of his most successful tracks? And should Williams be concerned after their failure to score points in Barcelona? F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Only 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.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:SQUARE: You can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/f1nation. Run your business smarter with Square and get started today.INDEED: Speed up your hiring right now with Indeed. F1 Nation listeners get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/nation
‘Flawless’ Oscar, Max’s ‘frustration’ + incredible Hulk – 2025 Spanish GP Review with Jonathan Wheatley
F1 journalists Jesús Balseiro and Julianne Cerasoli join Tom Clarkson in the Barcelona paddock to dissect a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri secured his fifth win of the season and Max Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with George Russell. Piastri is now 10 points clear of McLaren teammate Lando Norris at the top of the World Championship standings. Where did Oscar have the edge over Lando at the Circuit de Catalunya? How crucial was the start to the outcome of this race? And what does Lando need to do next to swing the momentum of this title race back in his favour?Tom, Jesús and Julianne share their thoughts on the late incident between Verstappen and Russell, which saw the Dutchman demoted from P5 to P10. Why did the collision happen? And what does this result mean for Max’s hopes of a record-equalling fifth title in a row?Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley joins the pod to reflect on Nico Hulkenberg’s incredible drive from P15 to P5, which secured the team’s best result since Imola 2022 and lifted them off the bottom of the Constructor Standings.Also on the agenda: a mixed weekend for Ferrari, Fernando Alonso’s first points of the season, Lance Stroll's withdrawal from the Grand Prix, and important points for both Racing Bulls and Alpine.F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittDon't miss the chance to see F1 on the big screen. Only 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.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:TRADE: Right now, Trade is exclusively offering F1 Nation listeners 50% off your one month trial at drinktrade.com/nationBETTERHELP: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Talk it out with Betterhelp. F1 Nation listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/f1nation
Red Bull 'level' with McLaren for a Barcelona battle? Spanish GP Preview with Albert Fabrega
Lando Norris won Monaco, but Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Spain. That's what ESPN's Albert Fabrega thinks. He tells Tom Clarkson how Red Bull have taken a step closer to McLaren.New rules on flexible front wings come into play in Barcelona. F1 tech expert Albert breaks down the rule change, the effect it will have on the cars and explains why he doesn't think it will change the outcome of the race.Tom and Albert discuss Lando's Monaco confidence, whether Oscar Piastri can return to his best after a more difficult weekend in Monte Carlo, how Spain is a possible 'turning point' for Mercedes, why Ferrari may struggle to match their Monaco speed and whether Williams can challenge the red cars again.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
How ‘different’ Lando bounced back + why Racing Bulls mastered strategy – 2025 Monaco GP Review
Two-time Le Mans podium finisher and F1TV analyst, Alex Brundle, and Fox Sports Mexico journalist, Diego Mejia, join Tom Clarkson in the Monte Carlo paddock to discuss an eventful Monaco Grand Prix. Lando Norris secured his first victory and pole position since the opening race in Australia, moving him just three points behind teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri. How did Lando produce such a special lap given his struggles in qualifying so far this year? What was different about his approach to the weekend? Why was Oscar unable to match him? And what does this mean for the title race?Racing Bulls Racing Director, Alan Permane, joins the pod to explain how the team nailed their strategy to secure a double points finish with Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. Plus, Tom, Alex and Diego talk about Charles Leclerc’s podium, why Ferrari were quicker than expected, the strategies that Mercedes and Williams opted for, and what they made of the mandatory two-stop rule. 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 GridYour F1 questions answered on F1 Explains
Oscar back on top? Mercedes back on the podium? Why F1: The Movie is 'sensational' – 2025 Monaco GP Preview
Esteban Gutierrez, former Haas and Sauber F1 driver turned Mercedes ambassador, joins Tom Clarkson in the Monte Carlo paddock to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.Will Oscar Piastri get the better of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris again? Could Max Verstappen make the difference for Red Bull? Will Mercedes be back on the podium after their disappointing performance at Imola? Or can Charles Leclerc repeat his home race heroics and win for Ferrari? Esteban explains exactly what you need from the driver and car setup to execute a fast lap through the streets of Monte Carlo and why this track requires a completely different approach to any other. And Tom and Esteban share their excitement for F1: The Movie, after the drivers enjoyed an exclusive premiere of the film in Monaco.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 GridYour F1 questions answered on F1 Explains
Max’s ‘masterclass’, positives for Piastri + pressure at Ferrari? – 2025 Emilia Romagna GP Review with Daniil Kvyat
Former Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat and F1.com editor Greg Stuart join Tom Clarkson in the Imola paddock to discuss Max Verstappen’s sensational victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.How did Max pull off that incredible lap one overtake of Oscar Piastri? What will Oscar have learnt from the race? And what does this result mean for the championship battle?The guys also discuss the fight between Ferrari and Williams, why George Russell was unable to score a podium despite starting P3, and whether this was a turning point for Aston Martin after their best qualifying of the season so far.Plus, you’ll hear their thoughts on another points finish for Isack Hadjar, Yuki Tsunoda’s recovery from his crash in quali, and Franco Colapinto’s debut for Alpine.F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Watch the trailer nowTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Saily: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code F1 Nation at checkout. Download Saily app or go to saily.com/f1nation
Why have Alpine promoted Colapinto? Ferrari fortunes to change? – 2025 Emilia Romagna GP Preview with Rob Smedley + Lawrence Barretto
Tom Clarkson is joined by F1 correspondent and presenter, Lawrence Barretto, and former Ferrari and Williams engineer, Rob Smedley, to discuss all the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Why have Alpine swapped rookie Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after just six races? How does this opportunity compare to Franco’s nine races with Williams last season? And after the shock resignation of Team Principal Oliver Oakes, what sort of person will Alpine be looking for to replace him?The guys also chat all things Ferrari ahead of their first home race of the season and Lewis Hamilton’s first Italian race in red. After their challenging start to the season, are their fortunes likely to change in the upcoming triple header? Having had many similar situations on the pit wall during his career, Rob shares his thoughts on their team orders in Miami and why he thinks Hamilton’s team radio was a good sign for the Scuderia.George Russell is just six points behind Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship, so is he a title contender? Should Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff give Russell a new contract, even if Max Verstappen is available?Plus, Rob gives his view of Williams’ progress over the last 12 months. How do they take the next step of finishing on the podium?F1: starring Brad PittOnly in cinemas June 2025Watch the trailer now
Is Oscar the next Max? Kimi’s ‘seismic moment’ + why were Williams faster than Ferrari? – 2025 Miami GP Review with Alex Albon
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by F1TV lead presenter, Laura Winter, and French F1 journalist for L’Equipe, Fred Ferret, to dissect an action-packed Miami Grand Prix.Oscar Piastri's fourth win of the season means he now leads McLaren team mate Lando Norris by 16 points at the top of the World Championship.So, after a mega battle with the reigning champion for P1, is Oscar the new Max Verstappen? Even though Lando lost more ground in the title race, was this weekend a step in the right direction for the Brit? And after his sensational pole lap and defensive masterclass against the McLarens, will being a father actually make Verstappen an even better driver? Kimi Antonelli became the youngest polesitter in any format in F1 history with his Sprint pole and outqualified George Russell for the first time this season. How have Mercedes 'nurtured' the 18-year-old to settle into Formula 1 so smoothly?Elsewhere, Williams secured a double points finish for the second race in a row. Why were they quicker than Ferrari in Miami? Alex Albon joins the pod to share great insight into how he bounced back from his penalty in F1 Sprint and why there was some confusion over team orders between himself and Carlos Sainz.Plus, speaking of team orders, what did Laura and Fred think of how Ferrari managed their strategy with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton?
Lando to bounce back? Max the ‘underdog’ + who’s a ‘superstar in the making?’ – 2025 Miami GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer + Natalie Pinkham
Tom Clarkson is joined by former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and Sky Sports F1 presenter, Natalie Pinkham, to analyse the 2025 season so far and discuss what might happen at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, which also features the second F1 Sprint of the year.After five races, Oscar Piastri is 10 points clear of his teammate Lando Norris at the top of the World Championship. What has Oscar got right so far this season? Where can Lando improve? What advantage does Oscar have that could help his championship campaign? And will returning to the scene of his first Grand Prix victory last year help Lando get his title challenge back on track?Also on the agenda: does Max Verstappen’s Red Bull future depend on whether he becomes a five-time World Champion in 2025? What’s different about George Russell and Alex Albon this year? Do Aston Martin need Adrian Newey’s input on their current car? And who will be on the podium in Miami?It’s All To Drive For. Be there!Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY...Square: Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today. You can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/f1nation.
‘Oscar showed who’s in charge’ + Lando opens up about 'mistakes' and pressure to be ‘perfect’ - 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Review with Lando Norris + Zak Brown
Tom Clarkson is joined in the Jeddah paddock by nine-time Le Mans winner, Tom Kristensen, and two-time Le Mans podium finisher and F1TV analyst, Alex Brundle, to dissect the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.Oscar Piastri now leads the World Championship by 10 points after securing his third victory of the season. How has ‘confidence’ made him faster? And will his mindset change now he’s the one with a target on his back?Lando Norris joins the pod after recovering from his crash in qualifying to climb from P10 to P4. He reveals what he did differently before the race to relax and why he puts so much pressure on himself to perform, while McLaren CEO Zak Brown explains why their rivals may not be as far behind as the Constructor Standings lead us to believe.Plus, after Max Verstappen’s sensational pole lap and P2 finish, are we seeing signs of a Red Bull recovery? Is Max Verstappen still capable of winning a fifth title in a row? And should Red Bull focus all their energy on improving their 2025 car rather than 2026? Also on the agenda: how did Charles Leclerc secure Ferrari’s first Grand Prix podium of the season? Where does the data suggest Lewis Hamilton is struggling with the car? Why were Mercedes slower in the race than in qualifying? And what did Williams get right to achieve a double points finish?***This episode is sponsored by Saily🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code [f1nation] at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/f1nation⛵***WIN 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-podcast.Full terms and conditions are on that page too. Entries close on Tuesday 22nd of April.It’s All To Drive For. Be there!Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com