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The most improved F1 team in 2023 is…? - Ask The Nation Summer Special
F1 teams and drivers may be taking a summer break but fear not, F1 Nation is still here for your weekly Formula 1 fix. In this episode, Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, answer your questions about F1. Will Red Bull complete a clean sweep this season? Who can stop their record-breaking winning streak? Which team has made the most progress in 2023? Who will be Brazil’s next Formula 1 star? What’s it like to work at the pinnacle of motorsport? All those questions are put to the team, plus a few to test Damon’s memory of his career… To have your question answered on a future episode, send a voice note or an email to [email protected]. Don’t forget to check out F1 Beyond The Grid – where Formula 1's fastest stars slow down and open up to Tom Clarkson, sharing untold stories and unrivalled insight. Got a question about how F1 works? Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill might have the answer…This episode is sponsored by: Shopify: sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nation Factor: head to factormeals.com/nation50 and use code nation50 to get 50% off
F1 Nation's Quiz of the Season So Far
Mystery Team Radio messages. Drivers, slowed-down. Big numbers. Big drama. Natalie Pinkham and 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill go head-to-head in the first F1 Nation quiz. Question master Tom Clarkson tests Natalie and Damon's memories of 2023, their F1 knowledge and skills they never knew they had. You can play along too! Who will be crowned F1 Nation Quiz Champion?This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: visit BetterHelp dot com slash f1nation today to get 10% off your first month.NordVPN: get your Exclusive NordVPN deal at nordvpn.com/f1nation. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee
Piastri shines, Ferrari improve, all change at Alpine + Verstappen dominates – Belgian GP Review
F1 is witnessing greatness. ‘Max has got this burning desire’, says Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner after another emphatic Verstappen victory in Belgium. Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and Erik van Haren reflect on Red Bull winning the first 12 races of 2023 and explore Verstappen’s ‘must-win’ mentality. ‘Being 2nd behind Max is like a win’ says the team’s Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko as he hails Sergio Perez.After a great weekend for Oscar Piastri and a remarkable recovery drive from Lando Norris, we reflect on McLaren’s season so far and get a few words from Lando’s dad. Interim Team Principal of Alpine, Bruno Famin, explains the big leadership changes at the team and celebrates a good weekend on-track for Gasly and Ocon.Plus, we debrief with Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur after Charles Leclerc’s return to the podium, Aston Martin’s Mike Krack tells us how he’s feeling after a double points finish, and Yuki Tsunoda reveals his cocktail of choice after scoring points with AlphaTauri.
Red Bull’s smashing Sunday – Hungarian GP Review
A broken record. A broken trophy. An unbreakable winning streak? Red Bull won their 12th consecutive Grand Prix in Budapest. Tom Clarkson, Lee McKenzie and Juan Fossaroli dive into the post-race celebrations to round up the Hungarian Grand Prix.At Red Bull, Jos Verstappen, Max’s father, explains why ‘focus’ is the key to his son’s ‘unbelievable’ season. Team Principal Christian Horner reflects on Max v Lewis at the race start and reveals how much damage was done to Verstappen’s winners’ trophy during the podium celebrations. Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey talks about beating the all-time consecutive win record. After an important podium for Sergio Perez, we talk about his future at Red Bull.There’s reaction from a happy McLaren CEO Zak Brown after another Lando Norris podium and top 5 finish for Oscar Piastri. Could Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton have made the podium after his stunning pole position? How costly is a double retirement for Alpine? Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur says the team ‘made mistakes’ in Budapest. Plus, what’s behind Aston Martin’s drop in performance?Play F1 Fantasy with F1 Nation for free. Search for the game, pick your team, then join the F1 Nation World Championship. Send your emails and questions about the 2023 F1 season to [email protected]
Christian Horner on Ricciardo’s Return: Hungarian GP Preview
How did Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 comeback happen? When and where was the decision made? Who called Nyck De Vries to tell him he’d lost his seat at AlphaTauri? What are Daniel’s long-term goals in F1? Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner joins F1 Nation to give us the full inside story.Tom Clarkson and two Hungarian Grand Prix experts – two-time winner Damon Hill and podium finisher Pedro de la Rosa – discuss Ricciardo’s return and what it means for him, the outgoing Nyck De Vries, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda.Plus, after Lando Norris’ stunning Silverstone podium, the team ask if McLaren can challenge Red Bull again. Will Ferrari, Aston Martin or Mercedes have a better chance around the twisting, technical Hungaroring?Hear more from Daniel Ricciardo on F1.com and the F1 app.For more F1 podcasts, search for F1 Beyond The Grid and Formula Why.This episode is sponsored by Factor: head to factormeals.com/nation50 and use code nation50 to get 50% off
Home heroes + Red Bull records – British GP review ft Lando’s dad, Horner + Albon
Two British drivers on the podium. A record-equalling 11th straight win for Red Bull. The 2023 British Grand Prix will go down in history. Max Verstappen took his sixth win in a row at Silverstone, but McLaren stole the headlines with Lando Norris' first home podium and Oscar Piastri’s best F1 finish.In the heart of the F1 Paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Natalie Pinkham and French F1 journalist Jérémy Satis to dissect a thrilling weekend of racing. They speak to Lando’s dad, Adam, and Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, after a very special day for the papaya team. Norris and third-placed Lewis Hamilton share their thoughts on a gripping battle for P2, whilst you’ll also hear from Verstappen, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, Williams’ Alex Albon, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, Mercedes' trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin, Ferrari test driver Marc Gene and 1995 British Grand Prix winner, Johnny Herbert.Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.Hear more from Lando Norris on why he loves Silverstone, how he deals with fame and criticism, and what kind of dad he hopes to be in the future, in his recent F1 Beyond The Grid interview This episode is sponsored by AG1: If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/F1NATION.
Verstappen maxes out, Perez’s podium + Lando’s joy – Austrian GP Review
Austrian Grand Prix? Completed it! Max Verstappen took maximum points at the Red Bull Ring by winning the Sprint Race on Saturday, the 71-lap contest on Sunday and the extra point for fastest lap. The Dutchman’s perfect weekend extends his Championship lead over teammate Sergio Perez to 81 points.Tom Clarkson is joined by Diego Mejia from Fox Sports Mexico and Bild’s Silja Rulle to dissect a thrilling weekend of action that had track limits drama, gripping wheel-to-wheel racing, wet conditions and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc back on the podium.As well as reaction from both Red Bull drivers and their Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, you’ll hear from McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella on Lando Norris’s P4, Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer, Williams’ Alex Albon and former Austrian F1 driver Alex Wurz.Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: visit betterhelp.com/f1nation today to get 10% off your first month
Red Bull’s homecoming, Ferrari moving forward + we build the ‘ultimate World Champion’ – Austrian GP preview ft McLaren’s Andrea Stella
Red Bull return to their home race in Austria having joined an exclusive club of constructors to win 100 Grands Prix, after Max Verstappen’s victory in Canada. The Dutchman is now 69 points clear of teammate Sergio Perez in the drivers’ standings and plenty more are on offer this weekend because the Red Bull Ring will host the second sprint race of the season.Tom Clarkson is joined by 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill to reflect on where the Championship has potentially been won and lost in the last three races. After that stellar podium in Canada, where Verstappen was joined by Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, TC and DH discuss which traits they’d take from each driver to build the ultimate World Champion - inspired by the driver rating categories of EA SPORTS F1 23.The thrilling battle between Aston Martin and Mercedes is also on the agenda, along with the progress of Ferrari and Williams after much better results in Montreal. Plus, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella drops by to talk about their upgrades for the next few races, and Tom and Damon answer your questions in Ask The Nation. To have your question answered in a future episode, email a voicenote to [email protected] F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.This episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: get Exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/f1nation It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Caldera + Lab: get 20% OFF with our code NATION at calderalab.com.
Max matches Senna, Alonso holds off Hamilton - Canadian GP review
Eat. Sleep. Win. Repeat. Max Verstappen extended his Championship lead to 69 points with P1 at the Canadian Grand Prix, equalling Ayrton Senna’s 41 race wins and securing Red Bull’s 100th victory in Formula 1. Tom Clarkson is joined by Natalie Pinkham and L’Equipe’s Fred Ferret to dissect another dominant weekend for Verstappen, as he made it four wins in a row. But are Aston Martin and Mercedes now closer to Red Bull than they’ve been all season? Meanwhile, Alex Albon secured his best ever result for Williams - completing a mega 58 laps on the hard tyre and a defensive masterclass to take seventh. As well as the top three, you’ll hear from Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko, Mercedes Head of Trackside Engineering Andrew Shovlin, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur, former Canadian GP-winner Jean Alesi, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas and Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda.Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh: go to HelloFresh.com/nation16 and use code nation16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!MoneyGram: flex your finances using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwalletsShopify: sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nation
Max in control. Perez under pressure? Alonso targets Mercedes - Canadian GP preview ft. Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer
With Max Verstappen 53 points ahead in the World Championship, is his teammate Sergio Perez under pressure in Canada? Natalie Pinkham says yes. Tom Clarkson thinks it actually takes the pressure off Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. A double podium for Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix means they’re now ahead of Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Standings. But fighting talk from Fernando Alonso, who says Spain will be their last race without a podium, suggests that battle will continue until the end of the season. Tom and Natalie also discuss contrasting fortunes for Alpine and McLaren, a big personnel change at Alfa Romeo, and whether Yuki Tsunoda will bounce back from his penalty in Barcelona. Plus, Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer joins the pod as this weekend’s race in Montreal marks 50 years since the Safety Car was first seen in Formula 1.Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.This episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: get Exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/f1nation It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!AG1: try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/F1Nation. MoneyGram: flex your finances using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets.
Max masterclass and momentum with Mercedes? Spanish GP Review
Fastest in all three practice sessions, fastest in qualifying and he took fastest lap on the way to securing the 40th Grand Prix victory of his career. Max Verstappen dominated the Spanish Grand Prix weekend to move 53 points clear at the top of the Drivers’ World Championship. Tom Clarkson is joined by German journalist Christian Menath from MotorsportMagazin.com and Spanish journalist Jesus Balseiro of Diario AS to explain why we should revel in the sheer greatness on display from the two-time World Champion. Are Mercedes finally on their way back to the top after a double podium in Barcelona? You’ll hear what Lewis Hamilton thinks about their upgrades, after he finished P2 and George Russell stormed from 12th to third. “In Canada, we’ll crush them,” exclaims a defiant Fernando Alonso in response to Mercedes moving above Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Standings. He could only manage P7 at his home race, behind teammate Lance Stroll. The guys also discuss difficult Sundays for Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Plus, Esteban Ocon joins the pod after following his Monaco podium with a solid P8.Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.This episode is sponsored by: MoneyGram: flex your finances using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets. That’smoneygram.com/stellarwalletsBetterHelp: visit betterhelp.com/f1nation today to get 10% off your first month
Magic Max, awesome Alonso + outstanding Ocon - Monaco GP Review with Pedro de la Rosa + Alex Wurz
Rain or shine, Monaco put F1's best to the test. Verstappen and Alonso's spectacular last-sector shootout in qualifying and Esteban Ocon's sensational lap made it a Saturday to remember. Sunday was even more dramatic. Tom Clarkson welcomes two Monaco GP veterans - Pedro de la Rosa and Alex Wurz - to review an incredible weekend of Formula 1. They discuss the secret to Verstappen's pole position lap, why Ocon's effort was extra-special, and whether Charles Leclerc's penalty should have been avoided. Moving on to the Grand Prix, the team talk tyres, strategy, and the skill required to race in wet conditions. We hear from Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris and Sergio Perez, who is now 39 points behind his teammate in the World Championship. Mercedes' Head of Trackside Engineering, Andrew Shovlin, explains what the Silver Arrows hope to gain from its new upgrades. Plus, TC, 'The Barcelona Bullet' and Alex explain why the Spanish Grand Prix will be a challenge for the drivers' necks and the teams' upgrade packages. Play F1 Fantasy and join the F1 Nation World Championship to compete against us and other listeners. Go to F1.com/fantasy to sign up for free.For more on why street circuits are the ultimate test for F1 drivers and strategists, listen to F1's new Formula Why podcast. This episode is sponsored by: Athletic Greens: get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/F1NATION.NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Dealhttps://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! MoneyGram: flex your finances using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at moneygram.com/stellarwallets.
Can Ferrari or Aston break Red Bull’s streak? Monaco GP Preview with Guenther Steiner & Zak Brown
‘I think there are two teams that’ll be faster than Red Bull in Monaco’. It’s a big statement from Tom Clarkson. He’s been studying the data and explains why the slow, tight corners of Monaco could give Ferrari and Aston Martin an advantage over Red Bull. TC and Natalie Pinkham look ahead to F1’s most famous race and discuss who’ll go well in the Principality. Which Red Bull driver has more momentum – Miami winner Max Verstappen or street circuit specialist Sergio Perez? Could Fernando Alonso’s experience give him the upper hand? Can Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc end his run of bad luck on his home circuit? Plus, Haas boss Guenther Steiner looks ahead to the team’s 150th race in F1, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown talks juggling the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500.Formula 1 is supporting the communities affected by flooding in Emilia Romagna. To add your donation to the region’s emergency fund, go to F1.com/donateThis episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Hello Fresh: go to hellofresh.com/nation16 and use code nation16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Shopify: sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nationMoneyGram: convert your digital currency to cash and back again using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more atmoneygram.com/stellarwallets.
Ferrari pressure. De Vries’ determination. Red Bull’s rivals. Mercedes’ ‘make or break’ upgrades – Emilia Romagna GP Preview
Imola is intense. The legendary Italian circuit is home to two teams who want to improve: Ferrari and AlphaTauri. Will they crack under pressure or delight their fans? Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham, Damon Hill and Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero look ahead to the race weekend. Why might the track suit Ferrari? Can AlphaTauri’s Nyck de Vries show what he’s really capable of after a tricky start to his time in F1? Will Mercedes’ long-awaited upgrades bring them into the fight? Can Fernando Alonso repeat one of his most famous F1 wins? Plus, with just 14 points between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, the team discuss why both Red Bull drivers are title contenders this season.This episode is sponsored by: Caldera Lab: 20% OFF with our code NATION at calderalab.com/NATION Athletic Greens: FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/F1NATION.MoneyGram: convert your digital currency to cash and back again using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more atmoneygram.com/stellarwallets.
Superior Verstappen seals statement victory – Miami GP review
From P9 to P1, Max Verstappen produced a masterclass in Miami as he fought through the field to take his third victory of the season and move 14 points clear of teammate Sergio Perez at the top of the Drivers’ World Championship. Tom Clarkson is joined by former McLaren driver Pedro de la Rosa and De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren to dissect the race. Erik shares insight into Max’s frame of mind coming into the weekend after his frustrations in Baku and the influence Max’s father, Jos Verstappen, has on his racing. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explains why strategy was the key difference in the battle between his drivers, after they secured their fourth 1-2 of the year. A satisfied George Russell drops by to share his thoughts on an impressive P4 and what to expect from Mercedes’ planned upgrades for the next race at Imola. Lando Norris gives a very honest assessment of McLaren’s lack of performance as they leave the States without any points for the third time this season. Alpine duo Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon both finished in the top 10 for the first time in three Grands Prix and team principal Otmar Szafnauer tells Tom that the upgrades they brought to Azerbaijan are paying off. Plus, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz reflects on his second P5 in a row.Check out F1 Beyond The Grid for in-depth interviews with F1’s biggest names. Plus, you can listen to F1’s new podcast, Formula Why, to hear why there are still more races to come in the United States this season. This episode is sponsored by: MoneyGram: Convert your digital currency to cash and back again using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at https://moneygram.com/stellarwallets Heineken Silver is running a sweepstakes to win a VIP experience to the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. You must be a US resident aged 21 or over.Click here to enter and see full terms and conditions NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Checo’s best in Baku? Azerbaijan GP Review ft Perez, Marko, Ocon, Webber + Alesi
He hit the front. He brushed the wall. He took the win. Sergio Perez swept the first F1 Sprint weekend of 2023, taking victories on Saturday and Sunday. Checo tells Tom Clarkson about his ‘intense’ victory. Tom, Damon Hill and ESPN’s Juan Fossaroli review the Red Bull battle in Baku. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s Motorsport Advisor, explains what he feels Perez has learned since joining Red Bull. Former Ferrari Grand Prix-winner Jean Alesi sums up the team’s return to the podium. Esteban Ocon reflects on a frustrating weekend in his upgraded Alpine. Mark Webber, manager of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, reveals how Oscar battled illness to race. Plus, a feature interview with Franz Tost, AlphaTauri’s Team Principal who has announced he will retire at the end of this season after 18 years with the team.Check out F1 Beyond The Grid for in-depth interviews with F1’s biggest names. Plus listen to F1’s new podcast, Formula Why to hear why F1 Sprint weekends like this one are so challenging.This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: find more balance, with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/f1nation today to get 10% off your first month.F1TV Pro: for a limited time fans in the Netherland, US, Canada and Brazil can trial F1 TV Pro free for 7 days. Simply go to F1TV.com to sign-up and take your race weekend to the next level!Heineken Silver is running a sweepstakes to win a VIP experience to the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. You must be a US resident aged 21 or over. Click here to enter and see full terms and conditions Caldera Lab: take your skin care to the next level with Caldera Lab. Get 20% OFF with our code NATION at calderalab.com/NATION
Moves at Mercedes and Alpine bouncing back? – Azerbaijan GP Preview
Finally it’s race week again! After four weeks without Formula 1, Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham look ahead to Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss proposed changes to the sprint race format, which features for the first time this season in Baku. There’s also big change at Mercedes. James Allison joins the pod to explain why he’s gone back to his previous role as technical director and how that could impact the Silver Arrows going forward this season. Ferrari are fourth in the Constructors’ Standings after a frustrating start to 2023. Can they recover from a point-less weekend in Melbourne to get their championship back on track? And after Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon’s dramatic crash cost Alpine valuable points at the Australian Grand Prix, team principal Otmar Szafnauer tells us why they’re confident of bouncing back. Plus an update on our F1 Fantasy League, the F1 Nation World Championship.Record and email your questions about the season so far to [email protected] episode is sponsored by: Babbel: go to babbel.com/podcast23 and use promo code F1NATION for an extra three monthsfree.Ibotta: Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code NATION.
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Are Red Bull ‘catchable’? – Pedro and Smedley have their say
Red Bull have been unstoppable so far in 2023. They’ve taken three pole positions and three victories in the first three races. So can the reigning World Champions be caught this season? Tom Clarkson is joined by former McLaren driver Pedro de la Rosa and ex-Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley to discuss how the rest of the grid can maximise a month without racing to close the gap. Lapo Elkann, the brother of Ferrari President John Elkann, has urged Ferrari to “wake up” as they sit fourth in the Constructors’ Standings, after a difficult start to the season. Rob shares some intriguing insight into just how high the standards are at Ferrari and how much influence the Italian media has on the team. The guys also discuss the progress made by Williams and whether changes at McLaren will take the team forward. Will Alfa Romeo be title contenders in the near future? Plus, Rob and Pedro answer some of your questions in Ask The Nation. Record and send your questions to [email protected] episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Caldera + Lab: get 20% OFF at calderalab.com by using code NATION at calderalab.comHelloFresh: go to hellofresh.com/50nation and use code 50nation for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!
What makes Max so good? Your questions answered in Ask The Nation
How is Verstappen able to get the most out of his Red Bull car? What can Lance Stroll achieve with Aston Martin? What’s the best F1 destination to travel to? Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill answer your questions in Ask The Nation. To get your question answered on a future episode, record it as a voice note and email it to [email protected] . Plus, Tom and Damon look back at the first three races of 2023 and assess Red Bull, Aston Martin, Mercedes and Ferrari.This episode is sponsored by: Athletic Greens: get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/F1NATIONCalm: visit calm.com/nation for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire libraryNordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Babbel: go to babbel.com/podcast23, and use promo code F1NATION for an extra three months free
Champs on top in crazy Melbourne – Australian GP Review
Max Verstappen won the Australian Grand Prix for the first time to extend his F1 World Championship lead to 15 points. But it wasn’t as straightforward as many of his previous victories. The Dutchman overcame battles with Mercedes, safety cars and three red flags. Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill are joined by Australia’s Network 10 TV team to dissect all the drama from an action-packed race in Melbourne. After a disappointing Saturday, Sergio Perez produced a monster drive from the pitlane to come fifth and stay in touch with his teammate in the driver standings. Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu shares his delight at scoring points for the first time this season after finishing ninth. Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber and McLaren CEO Zak Brown reflect on a memorable home race for Oscar, who scored his first ever points in Formula 1. There were mixed fortunes for Mercedes, with George Russell suffering a power unit failure and an elated Lewis Hamilton holding off Fernando Alonso to claim second place. Will that be the springboard for a turnaround in the team’s season? And it was another bad day at the office for Ferrari. Charles LecLerc went into the gravel on turn one for his second DNF of the season and Carlos Sainz failed to score points after receiving a 5-second penalty for spinning Alonso in a chaotic restart at the end of the race. Plus an update on our F1 Fantasy League, the F1 Nation World Championship. Join our league using the code P2TSWHJ1Y04. Record and email your questions about the season so far to [email protected] episode is sponsored by: Ibotta: Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code NATION when you register.BetterHelp: Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/f1nation today to get 10% off your first month
‘More’ from Aston + Red Bull’s rivals – Australian GP Preview
‘There will be more to come’ from Aston Martin, says Team Principal Mike Krack. The Aston boss joins Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and Damon Hill to preview the 2023 Australian Grand Prix. He explains what Fernando Alonso has brought to the team, how Lance Stroll has produced ‘incredible’ drives despite a pre-season injury, and reveals his conversations with former driver Sebastian Vettel this season. With Max Verstappen just one point ahead of Sergio Perez, Tom and Damon discuss the rivalry at Red Bull and why teammate championship battles can produce amazing F1 action. CEO of the Australian Grand Prix, Andrew Westacott, looks forward to a special weekend of racing which could, he says, be spiced up with a Sunday rain shower. Plus, the team assess Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes, ask if Valtteri Bottas can be considered an honorary Australian yet, and there are new leaders in our F1 Fantasy League.Record and send your F1 questions to the F1 Nation team. Email a voice note to [email protected] to have it answered in a future episode.Advertisers on today's episode include: BetterHelp: give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self. Visit betterhelp.com/f1nation to get 10% off your first month. NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
The huge hint in Checo’s win - Saudi Arabian GP Review
Sergio Perez rules the streets of Jeddah. Under pressure from his charging teammate, he held on to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But what did the fight between the two Red Bull drivers reveal about the team and their championship challenge? Tom Clarkson, Damon Hill, Lee McKenzie and Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa dive into the race. Winning Team Principal Christian Horner picks the best bits of Perez’s performance and explains why Red Bull’s early dominance doesn’t mean ‘game over’ for the other teams. Pedro gives us the inside line on Fernando Alonso’s starting grid penalty and reflects on another strong weekend for the British team. Plus, Kevin Magnussen stops by to celebrate snatching a point for Haas. AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda (who lost out to Magnussen) and his personal trainer explain the work they’re doing in the gym. Pierre Gasly explains what he’s ‘still figuring out’ at Alpine. Plus an update on our F1 Fantasy league, the F1 Nation World Championship.Record and email your questions about the season so far to [email protected] episode is sponsored by: Calm: go to calm.com/nation for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library. NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Another last lap battle? – Saudi Arabian GP Preview
0.5 seconds: the difference between winner and runner-up on the world’s quickest street circuit in 2022. Will 2023 be as close? Tom Clarkson, Damon Hill and Natalie Pinkham preview the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and explore why round 2 will be closer than round 1. CEO of the race, Martin Whitaker, explains how the track has been changed for this year’s event. Why is this a crucial weekend for Ferrari and Aston Martin? As Mercedes rally their fans and McLaren struggle after a difficult season-opener, what will the teams do next? Plus, how did you get on against the F1 Nation team in our F1 Fantasy league’s first weekend?This episode is sponsored by: F1TV: For a limited time F1 are offering a 7-day free trial for F1 TV Pro subscribers. Simply go to F1TV.com to sign-up and take your race weekend to the next level! F1 TV Pro is only available in select territories, so please do check the website for moredetails and full terms and conditions. Offer ends Sunday 19 th March. NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Athletic Greens: get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/F1NATION.Ibotta: Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code NATION when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app
Shocks at the start - Bahrain GP Review ft Newey, Stroll, Schumacher + Sargeant
Fernando Alonso’s podium, Charles Leclerc’s retirement, Red Bull’s pace advantage; the 2023 F1 season started with some shocks. We hear from Max Verstappen and Alonso, then Red Bull’s victorious Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey tells Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham there were ‘unexpected problems’ for the team to fix before their dominant 1-2 in Bahrain. Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack celebrates a stunning P3 for Alonso, and Lance Stroll recounts his incredible recovery from pre-season injury to a top 10 finish. Ferrari find reasons to be optimistic despite a race-ending problem for Charles Leclerc. Mick Schumacher, Mercedes Reserve Driver, takes us inside a team with ‘work to do’ and explains how it feels to sit on the side-lines. Williams’ Logan Sargeant reveals what he’s learned from his first F1 race weekend. At AlphaTauri, Yuki Tsunoda’s targeting points at race two. He explains how Daniel Ricciardo’s former trainer is making him stronger in every area.Play F1 Fantasy with F1 Nation. Pick your team for free and enter the F1 Nation World Championship here This episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Athletic Greens: get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/F1NATION.BetterHelp: visit betterhelp.com/f1nation today to get 10% off your first month.