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F1 Nation

F1 Nation

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Step inside the Formula 1 Paddock for race previews, reviews, interviews and analysis with Tom Clarkson and expert guests.

Get answers to your questions on F1 Explains with Christian Hewgill. Email F1Explains@F1.com

An official F1 podcast. For in-depth F1 interviews, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid

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  • McLaren's 'best chance'? - 2026 Miami GP Preview

    McLaren's 'best chance'? - 2026 Miami GP Preview
    Apr 27 2026
    Can a 'completely new' McLaren take victory in Miami? Tom Clarkson, James Hinchcliffe and Jolyon Palmer think it's the papaya team's best chance of the season so far. F1 is back after a break from racing, and everything could be different!

    Tom, Jolyon and Hinch debate which team will make the biggest leap forward in Miami, and how the second F1 Sprint weekend of the year puts pressure on drivers to get back up to speed quickly. Can McLaren get ahead of Mercedes? Have Ferrari got special upgrades? Will Red Bull rise back to the front?

    Plus, the team celebrate the news that F1 is returning to Istanbul Park - a 'modern classic' which always produces exciting racing. We're already looking forward to the 2027 Turkish Grand Prix...
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    53 mins
  • F1 Explains: inside a garage during a Grand Prix

    F1 Explains: inside a garage during a Grand Prix
    Apr 23 2026

    What happens in a Formula 1 team's garage during a race? In a world-first episode, recorded inside the Haas garage during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, mechanics, engineers and strategists tell F1 Explains what they do while the cars are racing.

    How are the pit crew told it's time for a pit stop? How do strategists make their calls? How do mechanics make sure new tyres are ready to go? Christian Hewgill explains it all from an exclusive position surrounded by data screens, engineers and equipment.

    Plus, we listen in to team radio channels, learn what F1 tyres are recycled into after each race, resist the urge to eat the pit crew's mid-race treats and rub shoulders with a rock music legend...

    F1 Explains LIVE at the Miami GP Fan Fest
    Wednesday 29th April | 4pm | Miami Beach
    Special guests: Colton Herta + Zhou Guanyu from Cadillac F1 Team
    For details, terms and conditions and to register for free tickets go to f1miamigp.com/fan-fest

    Send your F1 questions to F1Explains@F1.com

    Experience F1 live in 2026
    Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com

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    In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid
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    52 mins
  • What makes the 'perfect' F1 driver?

    What makes the 'perfect' F1 driver?
    Apr 20 2026

    Verstappen's mentality? Schumacher's teamwork? Alonso's intelligence? Tsunoda's physique? Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to build the ‘perfect’ F1 driver.

    They debate the key attributes needed to become the best in the pinnacle of motorsport and which drivers from past and present are closest to perfection.

    Plus, the guys chat about the possible driver market ramifications if Max Verstappen does leave Red Bull Racing and they share their standout moments from the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix over the years.

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    51 mins
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I'm an F1 fan and this channel gives fantastic insight into the sport. Never falsely dramatized but still engaging, full interesting facts anecdotes.

Excellent channel for F1 fans

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Outstanding discussions, reflections, insights & interviews. An F1 fanatic’s gift for everything from the world of Formula One. My only complaint is that there is one episode a week!

Full throttle F1 Nation

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An excellent addition to the available F1 podcasts.
Hill and Clarkson interact brilliantly and have great insight and knowledge of the current sport.
well worth a listen.

Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill - Quality!

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