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Precision at 200 miles per hour. Millimetre-perfect steering, Millisecond-perfect braking and acceleration. That's what it takes to race in Formula 1. Performance Engineers help the 20 fastest drivers in the world to be their very best.
McLaren's Tom Stallard, a former Performance Engineer, tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about the incredible work these engineers do with Formula 1 drivers. It's a mix of studying data, finding improvements, and coaching drivers to go faster on-track.
Plus, Tom explains the teamwork among Performance Engineers, Strategists and Race Engineers (the role he currently does with Oscar Piastri). They have to communicate efficiently to get the best result in every qualifying session and race.
For more from Tom Stallard, follow F1 Beyond The Grid for an in-depth interview coming soon.
F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - AT THE FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2024
Saturday October 19th, 1815 (after F1 qualifying)
Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre stage near the F1 Fanzone
Join Christian, Katie and special guests for a live show - with your chance to put a question to an F1 expert
Email [email protected] to get involved
Send your questions to [email protected] and we'll answer them in a future episode
Listen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationBe there when the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion is crowned:Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and F1 ACADEMY weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
16 drivers in identical cars, racing wheel-to-wheel on Grand Prix weekends. F1 ACADEMY, the game-changing racing series for female drivers, returns at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi are F1 ACADEMY race-winners, teammates and sisters. They answer your questions on staying calm under pressure, racing in different junior categories and how they recover after a race.
They tell Christian Hewgill how F1 ACADEMY has changed their careers, and the support they get from Formula 1 teams and drivers through the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans and Visa CashApp Academy Programmes. Plus, the story of when the sisters clashed on-track and in the stewards’ room, post-race.
You can watch F1 ACADEMY action on the series YouTube channel or F1TV
Get the latest on the season on f1academy.com or by following F1 ACADEMY on Instagram
Next up: listen to our episode with F1 ACADEMY boss Susie Wolff and driver Lia Block
Send your questions to [email protected] and we'll answer them in a future episode
Listen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationIt's all to drive for in 2024. Be there:Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and F1 ACADEMY weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
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24 spectacular Grands Prix in 21 incredible countries. A Formula 1 season is a world tour. How is it scheduled? F1 Explains gets the inside track from Formula 1 Director of Race Promotion, Louise Young.
Her team is responsible for planning the Formula 1 calendar. They decide the order of races, negotiate contracts and work with promoters – the groups who own or operate the racetracks which host each Grand Prix.
Louise explains how the F1 season is scheduled, how new races are chosen, and how Grands Prix are planned to allow freight to be moved sustainably using ships.
Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill ask Louise where F1 is going next, whether some races could rotate in the future, and what the key ingredients are for a great Grand Prix.
F1 Explains listeners Chris in Queensland, Cameron in Canada, Chrissy in the US and Bear from California had their questions on the F1 calendar answered in this episode. If you have a question about how Formula 1 works, send it to [email protected]
You might find your answer in a previous episode:F1 title fights - with 1996 World Champion Damon HillHow F1 teams stay fit, healthy + ready to raceMeet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick SauberHow F1 teams work - from factory to racetrackLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationIt's all to drive for in 2024. Be there:
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
What does it take to win the F1 World Championship? Is it better to be the leader or the chaser in a title fight? What changes when you become a champion?
In a special episode, recorded at F1 Paddock Club, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill reveals all you need to know about winning the sport's ultimate prize - including how teammate rivalry goes beyond the racetrack and onto the dinner table!
F1 Explains listener Lilly from Amsterdam joins Christian Hewgill and Damon on-stage to ask her question. To have your F1 question answered on a future episode, send it to [email protected]
Special thanks to Tom Perkins, Charlene Nyantekyi, Jodie Porter, Jordan Franckeiss, Davide Demontis, Phil Hornby, Hollie Cruise, Suzanne Simmonds, Neil Medland, Buzz Allan, Seb Hancock and Karl McClumpha.
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Why is the 'undercut' pit stop strategy more powerful at some tracks than others? Formula 1 strategists make race-changing decisions under huge pressure. How do they practice? What is a 'DRS train' and how does being in one change a driver's race?
Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins answers these questions and more in a quickfire special.
Yiorgios in Greece, Carla in Kentucky, Luana in Switzerland, Chad in Tennessee, Katherine in Illinois, April in Toronto, John in Minnesota, Lennon in New Jersey and Ken in Ohio had their questions answered in this episode. Send yours to [email protected]
You might find your answer in a previous episode:How F1 teams stay fit, healthy + ready to raceMeet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick SauberHow F1 teams work - from factory to racetrackLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationIt's all to drive for in 2024. Be there:
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
How does a Formula 1 team stay fit, healthy and ready to race? The team's Physiotherapist (or Physical Therapist) treats every member of the team like an athlete, helping pit crew members avoid or recover from injury, keeping engineers active and making sure jet lag doesn't knock mechanics off their game.
Faith Atack-Martin from Combine Performance works with Haas F1 Team. She tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill how she looks after the staff who travel to races all over the world, and how her job involves everything from filling water bottles to white-water rafting.
Kelly from Birmingham, UK inspired this episode of F1 Explains. You can suggest a topic for a future podcast by emailing your question to [email protected]
You might find your answer in a previous episode:Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick SauberHow F1 teams work - from factory to racetrackLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience F1 live in 2024
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
What are the most frequently asked questions sent to the [email protected] inbox? We answer three of them on this summer break mini episode.
Plus, Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill have news of F1 Explains live shows. We're coming to:
Dutch GP in Zandvoort - August 23-25US Grand Prix in Austin - October 18-20Las Vegas Grand Prix - November 21-23Tickets to all three races and the rest of the 2024 season are on sale now at tickets.formula1.com
If you'll be there, let us know at [email protected], and you could be part of the show.
Send us your questions for the second half of the season. Thanks for listening in 2024 so far.
You might find your answer in a previous episode:Meet the mechanics in an F1 garage - with Kick SauberHow F1 teams work - from factory to racetrackLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation -
Dozens of people work inside an F1 team garage, and they all have different jobs. Without these mechanics and engineers, the drivers would never get out on-track. Who are they, what do they all do, and how did they get their jobs?
In this episode, recorded at the 2024 Canadian and British Grands Prix, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne speak to three of Kick Sauber's garage team:
Tyre Performance Engineer, Dominic ChengComposite Technician Michael Loacker, who looks after the car's bodyworkCar Chief Mechanic for Zhou Guanyu, Camilo ZurcherThe trio explain a typical race weekend, the challenges of their jobs and how they all work together to get Sauber's cars ready to race.
Stacey from Colorado and Reshma from London's questions inspired this episode of F1 Explains. You can suggest a topic for a future podcast by emailing your question to [email protected]
You might find your answer in a previous episode:How F1 teams work - from factory to racetrackLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience F1 live in 2024
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
To win in F1, hundreds of people have to work together. From the mechanics at the track to designers at the factory, every team member plays their part. How are F1 teams organised, and why does every team have to build a unique car?
Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill go back into the sport's past with F1 Correspondent and Presenter, Lawrence Barretto, who explains how car design has been part of F1 since the very beginning. Then, Mercedes Head of Communications Bradley Lord talks about the different departments of an F1 team and how they all contribute to on-track performance.
Experience F1 live in 2024
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Texas, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com
Find the answer in our previous episodesLIVE at Silverstone with Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listenersHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation -
A double F1 World Champion and three F1 Explains listeners joined Christian Hewgill live on stage at the 2024 British Grand Prix.
F1 Explains listeners Sophie from Rugby, Ryan from London and Alex from Atlanta Georgia asked Mika Hakkinen about how Formula 1 has changed since his final season in 2001 and how it feels to drive high-speed corners. The 1998 and 1999 World Champion also explains what is involved in contract negotiations between drivers and teams.
Special thanks to Ella Clarke, Jordan Henley and Tham Islam at F1, Nicki Seifert at Silverstone and the team at The Driver's Inn Stage.
Watch F1 live in 2024
Tickets for the US Grand Prix in Austin, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the rest of the 2024 F1 season are available now at tickets.formula1.com
F1 Explains will be coming to the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas in October 2024, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2024. More details coming soon.
Find the answer in our previous episodesHow F1 lap times are recorded - with an official F1 timekeeperWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation -
In F1, every thousandth of a second is crucial. Drivers' performances are often separated by less than the blink of an eye, so how are F1 cars timed so accurately?
To find out, Christian and Katie speak to James Clarke, a highly-trained F1 timekeeper. James explains the technology on cars and at circuits which make the timing system work, how lap times and race positions are accurately recorded, and what happens if two drivers set identical times.
Get your question answered by an F1 expert
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Find the answer in our previous episodesWhat F1 drivers eat - with Oscar Piastri's nutritionist, Dr Dan MartinHow F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsListen to more official F1 podcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationSee Formula 1 live this season
Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats -
As high-performance athletes, F1 drivers have to eat the right things at the right times. Everything they eat and drink, plus the timing of their meals, is carefully planned by expert nutritionists like Dr Dan Martin from Combine Performance. Dan works with McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne find out what an F1 driver's diet is and how it helps them perform at their best. We also get the story behind the banana smoothie which interrupted a previous F1 Explains interview with Piastri...
Get your F1 question answered by an expert
Record it as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to [email protected]
Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:
How F1 helmets are made - with Bell RacingAsk a Formula 1 Driver – Liam Lawson answers your questionsInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience Formula 1 live this season
Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats -
They’re essential pieces of safety kit, made from specialised materials. But F1 helmets do far more than just protect the driver. F1 Explains explores helmet design, testing and technology with Stephane Cohen, co-CEO of Bell Racing – the company which makes helmets for 13 current F1 drivers.
Stephane tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill how Bell make helmets that are strong and light, visors that don’t fog up and why a car update can require helmets to be modified.
Plus, hear how F1 helmets differ from those worn by the stars of the NFL.
Send us your question and we'll find the F1 expert to answer it
Write an email or record a voice note and send it to [email protected]
Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:
Ask a Formula 1 Driver – with Liam LawsonInside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 Podcasts
For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience Formula 1 live this season
Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats -
What do reserve drivers do? Why are F1 stars weighed after every race? What is the racing line (and how can it help you when doing grocery shopping)?
Cindy from California, Ana in India, Pierre from France and lots more F1 Explains listeners sent in questions about the life of an F1 driver. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne get the answers from Red Bull Reserve Driver, Liam Lawson.
Liam explains how drivers change approach between an all-out qualifying lap and a long race stint. He tells us about understeer and oversteer, and why drivers hit some trackside kerbs but avoid others.
Send us your question and we'll find the F1 expert to answer it
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:Inside the FIA Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience Formula 1 live this season
Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats -
It's there to keep F1 safe, and it can transform a race. The FIA Safety Car is sent out in poor weather or after a crash to protect marshals, drivers and fans. But there's more to it than meets the eye...
Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne explore the secrets of the safety car: how the decision to use it is made, its purpose on-track and how drivers and strategists can gain an advantage when the SC is deployed.
Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer tells F1 Explains about his job and the incredible AMG-Mercedes and Aston Martin he drives. Then, Christian climbs into the driver's seat to see the amazing kit the car has on-board.
Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationExperience Formula 1 live this season
Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats -
Cars that feel F1-fast. Racetracks that look real. Drivers in detail. EA SPORTS F124, the latest official Formula 1 game, is out on 31 May and it's more lifelike than ever. How do game designers bring the world of F1 to life on your console? Katie and Christian speak to two of F124's creators to find out:
Lee Mather - Senior Creative DesignerCasey Ringley - Senior Game Designer + Vehicle Handling LeadLee explains how photos and radar are used to make sure racetracks look like the real thing. Casey reveals how the brand new Dynamic Handling on F124 and input from Max Verstappen makes the cars better than ever to drive. Plus, Christian tries to put himself in the game...
EA SPORTS F124 is out on 31 May
PEGI: 3 • ESRB: E • Mild Language. In-Game Purchases. Users Interact.
Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 NationPlayed the game? Now see F1 for real
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Grand Prix-winning strategists Ruth Buscombe and Bernie Collins are back with Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill to answer another batch of your Formula 1 questions.
On the list this week: Why do teams sometimes get their race strategies wrong?How are car upgrades planned?How do you become an F1 race strategist?What do drivers do to look after their tyres?What are the T-bars on top of F1 cars, and why are they different colours?
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 NationExperience Formula 1 live in 2024
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Two race-winning F1 strategists answer your questions on how teams plan their pit stops, what happens if fewer than 10 cars finish a Grand Prix and how teams hide their secrets when they speak to drivers on the radio.
Bernie Collins and Ruth Buscombe join Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill for a quickfire episode of F1 Explains. Why do some teams hope they'll finish a lap behind the leader? What happens when a driver is told to 'keep their head down'? What words did Ruth struggle with when she moved from an Italian team to a British one?
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listenersCar setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 NationExperience F1 live in 2024
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At the Miami Grand Prix, F1 Explains went live on-stage with former Haas Team Principal and Miami GP Ambassador, Guenther Steiner.
F1 Explains listeners Joan from Florida, Amanda from Tennessee and Nick from Washington D.C. asked Guenther questions about the life of an F1 Team Principal and whether Steiner's office door survived being smashed by Kevin Magnussen.
Special thanks to Sam Rose, Carla Corbet, Lyndsey Fairburn, Lindsay Krushner, Jamil Russell-Lewis + Jason Gol
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Catch up with our other episodesF1 car setup - with Fernando Alonso + Aston MartinRace suits, boots + underwear: what F1 drivers wear - with PUMAF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan FallowsMore Official F1 PodcastsFor in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation -
A Formula 1 car is like a musical instrument: to perform at its best, it has to be tuned. Aerodynamics, suspension, tyres, and transmission can all be changed to suit the racetrack, the driver and the weather.
In Miami, Christian Hewgill joins Aston Martin to explore car setup, with driver Fernando Alonso, Ambassador and former F1 racer Pedro de la Rosa, and Performance Director Tom McCullough.
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Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner and F1 Explains listenersF1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack DoohanThe job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike KrackWhy F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou GuanyuHow Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar PiastriF1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia BlockThe F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie CollinsBehind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-ReesWhy F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + AlpineHow F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
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