F1 Explains

By: Formula 1
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  • Your questions about Formula 1, answered by the experts. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill explain F1 with drivers, engineers and more of the amazing people behind-the-scenes. Send your questions, voice notes and messages to F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation.
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  • Crashing, downforce, drag + dirty air - Your questions answered by Laura Winter and James Hinchcliffe

    Crashing, downforce, drag + dirty air - Your questions answered by Laura Winter and James Hinchcliffe
    Apr 17 2025
    How do drivers stay so calm when they’re about to crash? What’s the difference between a slipstream and dirty air? Why do F1 cockpits have small ‘windscreens’? How do you become an F1 presenter? And what exactly is the role of a driver’s press officer?

    Christian Hewgill is joined by F1TV main presenter Laura Winter and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to answer your quickfire questions.

    Get your question answered by an F1 expert
    Big or small, if you've got a question we'll find the best person to answer it.
    Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.com

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    Listen to more official F1 podcasts
    In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid
    Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

    Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025
    Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat
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    31 mins
  • Ask an F1 Team Principal with James Vowles (and surprise guest Alex Albon)

    Ask an F1 Team Principal with James Vowles (and surprise guest Alex Albon)
    Apr 10 2025
    Drivers, sponsors, repairing crashes and making big decisions; Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to handle. Williams Racing boss James Vowles answers your questions about his job.

    What does it mean when a team says they're focusing on F1's new rules in 2026? How does James deal with team mate battles? How are Williams supporting young women reach F1? Christian Hewgill asks James these questions and more in an interview which is hilariously interrupted by Alex Albon. It's safe to say this episode really lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes in an F1 Team Principal's office...

    Get your question answered by an F1 expert
    Big or small, if you've got a question we'll find the best person to answer it.
    Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.com

    Listen to more official F1 podcasts
    In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid
    Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

    Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025
    Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat
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    32 mins
  • How to drive an F1 car (and why Suzuka is such a challenge) with Pedro de la Rosa

    How to drive an F1 car (and why Suzuka is such a challenge) with Pedro de la Rosa
    Apr 3 2025
    190 mile per hour corners. Heavy braking zones. Twists and turns with no room for error. Suzuka, home of the Japanese Grand Prix, tests Formula 1 drivers' skills to the limit. But what are those skills? What are the 20 drivers actually doing with their hands, their feet, and their eyes, which allows them to drive so fast?

    Former F1 racer and Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa answers your questions on the incredible abilities of F1 drivers. He tells Christian Hewgill how they hit corner apexes perfectly, brake and accelerate precisely and how they develop their racing instincts.

    Ask us something, and be on the podcast
    Big or small, if you've got a question we'll find an expert to answer it.
    Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.com

    Listen to more official F1 podcasts
    In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid
    Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

    Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025
    Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat
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    44 mins
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Informative and Lighthearted Pod on the Strategy and Technical Aspects of F1

I really enjoy this podcast as a newbie to Formula 1. There are some very informative and insightful details you pick up that you would otherwise miss as a casual fan. The hosts really provide some interesting aspects "behind the curtain" from actual F1 teams. There is also some funny lighthearted moments as the hosts have very good on-air chemistry when discussing aspects that might be very technical. I love this pod.

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