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Why ‘high-speed, risk v reward’ Jeddah could throw up some surprises – 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Preview with Alpine Test + Reserve Driver Paul Aron
Tom Clarkson is joined in the Jeddah paddock by Alpine Test and Reserve Driver Paul Aron to preview this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.What challenges does this circuit provide drivers and teams? Are McLaren still the clear favourites? Or could we see another Suzuka-esque surprise from Max Verstappen?With just three points between championship leader Lando Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri, Paul draws on his own experience from Formula 2 to explain how being the hunted compares to being the hunter in a title fight. Paul also raced against most of this year’s rookies in F2 last year so shares his thoughts on how Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, Isack Hadjar, Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan are performing so far. And he tells Tom why Alpine were able to score their first points of the season in Bahrain and how Pierre Gasly has stepped up as team leader this season.***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
‘A champion is cooking’ + why Lando v Oscar is ‘fire and ice’ – 2025 Bahrain GP Review with Mark Webber
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi and ESPN'S Albert Fàbrega to dissect a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, which leaves race winner Oscar Piastri just three points behind teammate and championship leader Lando Norris. The guys compare very contrasting weekends for the McLaren drivers. Why did Oscar dominate? Why did Lando make some mistakes? Piastri’s manager, and nine-time Grand Prix winner, Mark Webber joins the pod to share his thoughts on where Oscar has made a step this year. Also on the agenda: Is George Russell underrated? Have Ferrari taken a step forward? What went wrong for Red Bull? And how does the midfield battle look after big results for Alpine and Haas?It’s All To Drive For. Be there!Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Vanta: For a limited time, F1 Nation listeners get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/nation Indeed: F1 Nation listeners get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/nation
Will Ferrari be faster? More overtakes + pit stops? - 2025 Bahrain GP Preview with Felipe Drugovich
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by Aston Martin Test and Reserve Driver, Felipe Drugovich, to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.Felipe is one of a few rookies taking part in Friday’s first practice session, so how does he think hotter temperatures at the track in Sakhir will affect the race? Will we see more overtakes and more pit stops?Plus, with just a point between championship leader Lando Norris and Max Verstappen going into round four, who’s favourite for the race win? Will qualifying be just as crucial as it was in Japan? And could Ferrari be in contention for their first Grand Prix podium of the season? It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com
Verstappen 'perfection', a miss for McLaren? Japanese GP Review with Yuki Tsunoda, Christian Horner, Heikki Kovalainen + Laura Winter
F1 race-winner Heikki Kovalainen and F1TV presenter Laura Winter join Tom Clarkson for a post-race debrief following the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner praises Max Verstappen's 'inch-perfect' race win at Suzuka and reveals the engineering work which gave Max the car for victory. Then, Laura, Heikki and Tom debate whether McLaren could have done anything differently to challenge Verstappen.Home hero Yuki Tsunoda joins the podcast to reflect on what he calls an 'up and down' Red Bull debut. Yuki looks forward to the next race in Bahrain and tells us the strangest present he got from a fan in Japan.Plus, we cover impressive races from Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar and Ollie Bearman, Alex Albon's team radio frustration, and a promising weekend for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.More official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by drivers and more on F1 ExplainsThis episode is sponsored byShopify: nobody does selling better. Sign up for your $1 per-month trial period at shopify.com/nationBetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/f1nation
Yuki's chance + will the McLaren fight get 'spicy'? Japanese GP Preview with Natalie Pinkham + Lawrence Barretto
Tom Clarkson is joined by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Yuki Tsunoda will make his debut for Red Bull Racing at his home race after replacing Liam Lawson just two races into the new season. How will Yuki cope with the pressure? What does Lawson’s demotion back to Racing Bulls mean for his career? And who will finish higher at Suzuka? Plus, with one win each this year, is the battle between McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri about to spice up? And can Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull challenge them for the race win in Japan?Official Formula 1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered on F1 ExplainsIt's All To Drive For. Be there!Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix - tickets.formula1.comJoin F1 Unlocked for exclusive features + competitionsJoin our F1 Fantasy LeaguePick your team for the F1 Nation World Championship 2025Click here to joinLeague code: P3QYKNIVR08
McLaren's 'team mates turn rivals': 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Review with Laura Winter + Alex Jacques
Oscar Piastri made a statement in Shanghai. He and McLaren teammate Lando Norris are heading for a season-long title fight. How will McLaren handle their battle, and why does it give other drivers an opportunity?Tom Clarkson, F1TV presenter Laura Winter and commentator Alex Jacques tackle the big questions after the Chinese Grand Prix.Also on the podcast: what positives can Ferrari take from a weekend where Lewis Hamilton won in red for the first time, but both cars were disqualified? What will Red Bull do about Liam Lawson's tough start to the season? What's behind Haas' double points-scoring recovery in China? How is Alex Albon leading the way at Williams, and when will Carlos Sainz return to form?Official Formula 1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered on F1 ExplainsThis episode is sponsored by SailyGet an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code f1nation at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/f1nation
Who needs to strike back in Shanghai? 2025 Chinese GP Preview with Valtteri Bottas
It's only the second race of the F1 season, but already there's so much at stake. Can McLaren's Oscar Piastri hit back after his disappointment in Australia? Will Max Verstappen and Red Bull be able to challenge McLaren in dry conditions? Will Lewis Hamilton shine for Ferrari at a track he loves racing on?Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas joins Tom Clarkson to preview the first F1 Sprint weekend of the year and give his opinion on where each team stands. Tom also pays tribute to Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner, who has died at the age of 76.'Genuine and brilliant': read more about Eddie Jordan on F1.com
Lando, Oscar + Max: 'the fight is on!': Australian Grand Prix Review
Teammates fighting in the fastest car, chased by a champion and challenged by changing weather conditions. The 2025 Formula 1 season is off to an incredible start.Tom Clarkson reviews the 2025 Australian Grand Prix with Channel 10's Scott Mackinnon, Richard Craill and Tim McDonald.What did we learn from McLaren's radio messages? Is Lando Norris ready to mount a title challenge? Can Oscar Piastri hit back after his home race heartbreak? Does Max Verstappen have the car to challenge the McLaren pair?The F1 Nation team discuss all that, plus Lewis Hamilton's weekend of learning at Ferrari, fantastic drives from Alex Albon, Kimi Antonelli and Nico Hulkenberg, and difficult debuts for Isack Hadjar and Jack Doohan.Official Formula 1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered on F1 ExplainsExperience F1 live in Las VegasNew ticket options, expanded grandstands and lower prices for 2025Find out more at F1LasVegasGP.com
'No excuses', 'tough choices', 'a big year': 2025 preview with Romain Grosjean + Laura Winter
It's all to drive for. Only 1 can win. Which teams have big decisions to make? Who's under the most pressure? Ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, former F1 driver Romain Grosjean and F1TV presenter Laura Winter join Tom Clarkson to preview the race and the entire season.Will Max Verstappen match Michael Schumacher’s record of five titles in a row? Who will be the number one driver at Ferrari out of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton? What do McLaren need to do differently to help Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri win the championship? And which of the five rookies have the most pressure and expectations on their shoulders this year? Tom, Romain and Laura also discuss what they’re expecting from this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix and they share their predictions for who will be crowned World Champion in 2025.Join our F1 Fantasy LeaguePick your team for the F1 Nation World Championship 2025Click here to joinLeague code: P3QYKNIVR08Experience F1 live in 2025Book grandstands, general admission + hospitality at tickets.formula1.comThis episode is sponsored by:BetterHelp: our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/F1NATION Indeed: get a one hundred pound sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/F1NATION Vanta: for a limited time, get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/nation Shopify: sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nation
Red carpet F1 stars + backstage stories - F1 75 Live at The O2
All 20 drivers. All 10 teams. 1 epic night in London. F1 Nation goes backstage at F1 75 Live at The O2, and joins the stars of the show on the red carpet.Tom Clarkson joins presenters Lawrence Barretto and Laura Winter for a post-show debrief. They share stories from rehearsals, what it was like co-hosting in front of 20,000 people, working alongside the hilarious Jack Whitehall, their favourite livery, which music acts they enjoyed, and what they’re now most looking forward to about the new season. We hit the red carpet to speak to Formula 1 legends including Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Mario Andretti. TC also grabs chats with Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Ollie Bearman, Liam Lawson and more of today's F1 stars.
How Ferrari found Ollie Bearman, Jack Doohan on brakes + Liam Lawson's racing lines - The Best of F1 Explains 2024
How do Formula 1 teams scout their future stars? How are drivers coached to go faster? What really happens on the grid before the start of a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by F1 fans from all over the world.F1 Explains takes your questions and finds the experts to answer them. In this special episode, presenters Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have picked the most fascinating moments from the podcast's second season: Liam Lawson on how drivers find the racing line Ollie Bearman reveals Ferrari's young driver scouting camps Oscar Piastri on how F2 prepared him to win in F1 Jack Doohan explains braking at 200mph Bernie Collins' guide to the F1 pit lane Planning the F1 calendar How performance engineers coach drivers to go faster What happens on the grid in the minutes before the race start Listen to previous episodes of F1 Explains hereWhether you're a new F1 fan or a long-time follower, there's always something more to learn. If you have a question you'd like F1 Explains to answer, send it as an email or a voice note to [email protected] F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
Alonso, Sainz, Bearman + more - The Best of F1 Beyond The Grid 2024
On F1 Beyond The Grid, the stars of the world's fastest sport slow down for in-depth interviews.In this end-of year special, presenter Tom Clarkson picks his favourite moments from the dramatic 2024 Formula 1 season. Guests reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the year, sharing fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. Fernando Alonso reflects on becoming the first driver in F1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix and why he nearly retired much earlier in his career. Carlos Sainz explains how he recovered from physical and mental setbacks to win multiple races. And Ollie Bearman describes what it was really like making his F1 debut at such short notice in Saudi Arabia.As well as today’s big names, legends of the past like Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard relive their career-defining moments. Plus, you’ll hear memories of Lewis Hamilton’s time at Mercedes and Bruno Senna’s stories of growing up with his uncle Ayrton, 30 years on from his death.Thank you for listening in 2024. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2025.To hear the full interviews with the guests featured in this show, click on the links below…Toto WolffCharles LeclercCarlos SainzJuan Pablo MontoyaDavid CoulthardBruno SennaFernando AlonsoAndy StevensonOllie BearmanAyao Komatsu Tom StallardPaul MonaghanListen to more official F1 PodcastsF1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1Experience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for freeThis episode is sponsored by:Vanta: visit vanta.com/GRID for $1,000 offSelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for you for less at selectquote.com/BEYONDTHEGRIDUnbound Merino: head over to unboundmerino.com where new customers can use the code GRID for 10% off of their order!Masterclass: get up to 50% off at masterclass.com/GRID
‘Papaya on top’, Ferrari fall short + Hamilton’s ‘champion’s drive’ – 2024 Abu Dhabi GP Review
Tom Clarkson is joined in the Yas Marina paddock by F1TV presenter Laura Winter and Sean Kelly, F1's Virtual Statman, to dissect the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren are Constructors’ World Champions for the first time since 1998. How have they achieved such a transformation and where can they go from here? We get reaction from race winner Lando Norris, Team Principal Andrea Stella and Director of Trackside Operations, Mark Norris. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc both finished on the podium in their final race as teammates but Ferrari missed out on the title by 14 points. Tom, Laura and Sean assess their season and look ahead to the challenges facing both drivers next year.Plus, we reflect on the end of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes era and discuss whether he can be a success at Ferrari in 2025.Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Carlos Sainz.F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
McLaren v Ferrari, Max v George + Hamilton’s Mercedes goodbye – 2024 Abu Dhabi GP Preview with Pedro de la Rosa
Tom Clarkson is joined in the Yas Marina paddock by former McLaren and Ferrari driver, and now Aston Martin ambassador, Pedro de la Rosa to preview the 2024 season-finale in Abu Dhabi.Who will win the battle between McLaren and Ferrari to become World Champions? How is Lewis Hamilton feeling ahead of his final race with Mercedes? Is Pedro surprised by the war of words between Max Verstappen and George Russell? And will this be Sergio Perez’s final race for Red Bull?Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Carlos Sainz.F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
Max’s ‘winning DNA’, Zhou’s joy + Ocon’s Alpine farewell – 2024 Qatar GP Review
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by F1TV’s lead commentator Alex Jacques and Haas Test and Reserve Driver Pietro Fittipaldi to reflect on an action-packed Qatar Grand Prix that has set up a season-finale showdown for the Constructors’ Championship. How did Max Verstappen go from fighting a Haas in Saturday’s F1 Sprint to winning Sunday’s Grand Prix? Was Lando Norris’s 10 second stop-go penalty too harsh? And with just 21 points now separating leaders McLaren and second-placed Ferrari in the standings, who’s more confident of becoming World Champions at the final race in Abu Dhabi?Plus, you’ll hear reaction from Zhou Guanyu after he scored Sauber’s first points of the season and the newly crowned F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling.Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars.F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience F1 liveTickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for freeTHIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:SHOPIFY: Sign up for a one-pound per month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nation to take your business to the next level today.MASTERCLASS: MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/f1nation for the current offer.
Constructors’ battle ‘more pressure for everyone else’ than McLaren – 2024 Qatar GP Preview with Piastri’s race engineer Tom Stallard
Tom Clarkson is joined by Oscar Piastri’s race engineer, Tom Stallard, at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of a crucial weekend in the Constructors’ Championship.McLaren lead Ferrari by just 24 points in the Constructors’ Standings. With the Qatar Grand Prix featuring the final F1 Sprint of the season, 103 points still on offer in the last two rounds of 2024, and Red Bull also in the mix, it’s still all to play for.McLaren haven’t been World Champions since 1998, so are they feeling the pressure? Will they return to winning ways in Qatar after a double podium and Sprint victory here last season? Who’s their biggest threat for P1? Why has Piastri had weaker results since his win in Baku? And how does this fight compare to Stallard’s experiences as an Olympic rower?Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Tom Stallard on life as an Olympic rower and how he became a race engineer F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience F1 live Tickets for the 2025 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com Discover F1 Unlocked Unseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
How ‘ultimate driver’ Verstappen is ‘improving every year’ – 2024 Las Vegas GP Review with Max’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase
This episode is brought to you by T-Mobile, official 5G partner of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by F1 correspondent and presenter Lawrence Barretto to celebrate Max Verstappen becoming a four-time World Champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Was this Verstappen’s best title? How does he compare to other sporting greats? And what can he still go on to achieve in Formula 1? His race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase tells the guys why this championship was more ‘emotional’ than he expected, while Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner explains how Max has made the difference this season.Tom and Lawrence also discuss what Lando Norris will have learnt from his title fight with Verstappen and what we can expect from their battles in 2025. Plus, was George Russell’s phenomenal victory in Vegas a ‘statement’ to Toto Wolff? And were Ferrari’s mistakes a first real ‘test’ of Fred Vasseur’s new culture at the team?Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest starsF1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
Will Vegas crown Verstappen in his 'best ever' season? Las Vegas GP Preview with Giedo van der Garde
Get ready for high-speed racing in a spectacular city - and it could be a title-decider. Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham welcome former F1 driver and Dutch TV broadcaster Giedo van der Garde to preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Max Verstappen can seal his fourth Formula 1 World Championship, joining the list of drivers who have celebrated titles in Las Vegas. How will he approach the race? Can challenger Lando Norris keep his hopes alive?The Constructors' Championship is tight at the top. Will McLaren extend their lead? Do the streets of Vegas suit Ferrari? Can Alpine score another big points haul or will Haas and RB fight back in the mighty midfield battle?Plus, reaction and analysis to the arrival of a new FIA Race Director, the departure of Aston Martin's Technical Director, Alpine's future Mercedes engine deal, Valtteri Bottas' new tattoo and F1's incredible 2025 season launch.Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by experts Discover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for freeThis episode is sponsored byAG1 - Simplify your supplement routine into one daily scoopGet a free bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase at drinkag1.com/nation
Gabriel Bortoleto on his ‘dream’ F1 deal, Alonso’s guidance + racing for Brazil
Brazil’s newest Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto joins Tom Clarkson, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill and former Brazilian F1 racer Luciano Burti to discuss his rise to the pinnacle of motorsport with Sauber in 2025.Why has Bortoleto chosen Sauber? Why have they chosen him? And what does this mean to fans in Brazil? Gabriel also talks about the influence his manager, two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso, has had on his career, whether this announcement takes the pressure off his Formula 2 title challenge, and which driver on the current grid he admires the most. Plus, Tom, Damon and Luciano discuss what's next for Sauber’s outgoing drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, and the impact Bortoleto’s move has on the rest of the driver market.Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars of today and yesteryear, including Luciano Burti, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid F1 Explains - drivers, engineers + experts answer your questions about Formula 1 Experience F1 liveTickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem epic rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free***THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY...Shopify: Sign up for a £1 per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nation to take your business to the next level.
How Max drove ‘like Senna and Schumacher’ in ‘hall of fame’ victory + Alpine’s double podium delight – 2024 Sao Paulo GP Review
Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and Brazilian former F1 driver Ricardo Rosset to dissect a chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen produced a masterclass in the rain to climb from P17 and claim his first win in 11 races.Was this the greatest of Verstappen’s 62 race wins? How did he make his way through the grid in such treacherous conditions? Why was title rival Lando Norris unable to convert pole position into victory? And what does this mean for the Drivers’ World Championship, with just three races and one F1 Sprint left in 2024?Alpine teammates Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly explain why their sensational double podium is so special to them and how they as drivers made the difference in wet weather, while Team Principal Oliver Oakes joins the pod to discuss what this result means for Alpine after one of their most challenging seasons in F1.Plus, Tom, Alex and Ricardo reflect on strong performances from George Russell, Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, and really difficult weekends for Lewis Hamilton and Williams.Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars listen to F1 Beyond The Grid F1 Explains - drivers, engineers + experts answer your questions about Formula 1 Experience F1 liveTickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.comDiscover F1 UnlockedUnseen. Unheard. F1 Unlocked. Dive into exclusive content from F1 experts, redeem epic rewards and enter money-can't-buy competitions. Click here to join for free
Will a wet Interlagos suit Max or Lando? + Hamilton’s ‘emotional’ Senna tribute - 2024 Sao Paulo GP Preview ft Gabriel Bortoleto
In the Interlagos paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Formula 2 championship leader and McLaren academy driver Gabriel Bortoleto to preview the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.Max Verstappen leads Lando Norris by 47 points in the Drivers’ World Championship. With four races and two F1 Sprints left this season, there's a total of 120 points still to race for.Rain is a possibility in Brazil. A grid penalty is also possible for Verstappen, if he takes a new power unit. What impact could those factors have on the outcome this weekend? Will Max change his approach to racing Lando after being punished in Mexico? And with Ferrari closing the gap in the Constructors’ Standings, and targeting a third win in a row, are McLaren starting to feel the pressure? You’ll also hear Lewis Hamilton describe what it means to be driving Ayrton Senna’s 1990 title-winning McLaren around the track on Saturday. Plus, having been heavily linked to the second seat at Sauber for 2025, Tom asks Gabriel what he can tell us about his future.
Sainz’s ‘destiny’, Lando’s learnings + Perez’s pain - 2024 Mexico City GP Review
Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by former Haas and Sauber driver Esteban Gutiérrez and F1TV presenter Laura Winter to dissect an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix won by Carlos Sainz.After the Spaniard explains why this victory was particularly emotional, Tom, Esteban and Laura discuss how Sainz recovered from losing the lead into turn 1, why he got the better of his teammate Charles Leclerc, and what contribution Carlos has made to Ferrari’s transformation into championship contenders.Also on the agenda: were Max Verstappen’s two 10-second penalties fair punishment for his moves on Lando Norris? Did Lando show he’d learned from their previous tussle in Austin? You’ll hear what both drivers made of the latest twist in their title fight.Plus, after very eventful weekends for home hero Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, what will Red Bull Racing be thinking about their driver line-up for 2025? And how could Franco Colapinto have a part to play in any changes?Listen to more official F1 podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Fernando Alonso reflecting on his monumental milestone of 400 Grands Prix, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid F1 Explains - drivers, engineers + experts answer your questions about Formula 1 Be there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crownedTickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com
Lando 'must win' in Mexico, but will Max and Ferrari be too strong? Mexico City GP Preview
Ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Tom Clarkson sits down with Ferrari Ambassador Marc Gené to preview a crucial weekend for both F1 World Championships. In the Drivers' title fight, McLaren's Lando Norris needs a victory. Does he need to be on pole position to avoid needing to overtake supreme defender Max Verstappen, or does the long run to the first corner change the game? After Ferrari's 1-2 finish at the United States Grand Prix, Marc explains why they're confident the car can perform well again at Mexico's high altitude racetrack and how the team is feeling about a Constructors' Championship challenge.Plus, Marc and Tom discuss the drivers who need a good result: Sergio Perez who wants to ease the pressure on his place in F1, Williams' Franco Colapinto, who is still trying to claim a place on the 2025 grid, and Fernando Alonso, who is competing in his 400th Grand Prix.More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - Fernando Alonso out now F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 BE THERE WHEN THE 2024 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPION IS CROWNEDTickets for the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com
Have Ferrari joined the championship fight? Max + Lando’s title-defining battle? - US GP Review ft Fred Vasseur
In the thick of Ferrari's celebrations after a 1-2 at the United States Grand Prix, Tom Clarkson, F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and F1 stat expert Sean 'Virtual Statman' Kelly ask whether Ferrari can target the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. Team Principal Fred Vasseur shares his thoughts on a huge result for the Italian team and what this means for the rest of their season.Was the Texas tussle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris a championship-defining moment? Tom, Alex and Sean debate their wheel-to-wheel battle and the penalty Lando received.Plus, the team review a hugely difficult weekend for Lewis Hamilton, and impressive performances from Williams' Franco Colapinto and returning RB driver Liam Lawson.
Liam Lawson on his 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity - 2024 United States GP Preview
Tom Clarkson and 1996 World Champion Damon Hill are joined by VCARB’s Liam Lawson ahead of his return to Formula 1 at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.How long has Lawson’s comeback been in the works? What do Red Bull expect of him in these final six races of 2024? Does he have his eyes on a seat alongside Max Verstappen next year?Also on the agenda, Liam talks about how Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko has prepared him for the sport’s extreme pressures and what it means to represent New Zealand in F1. Plus, Tom and Damon discuss the challenges presented by the Circuit of the Americas, expected upgrades for Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari, and what Haas’s new technical partnership with Toyota means for their future.More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with Formula 1's biggest stars (including Liam Lawson reflecting on his F1 debut in 2023) F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY...Shopify: sign up for a £1 per-month trial at shopify.co.uk/nation to take your business to the next level.