F1 Explains

What does the CEO of a Formula 1 team actually do? What happens in the F1 boss group chat? How are McLaren going to handle their drivers in 2025? Who decides who gets to go on the podium to collect the Constructors' Trophy?Zak Brown answered these questions and more on-stage at the Australian Grand Prix. Christian invited F1 Explains listeners Chloe, Samantha, Lauren and Katy to ask Zak their questions, including whether Zak will be celebrating success with more tattoos or shoeys.Send us your F1 questionsDrivers? Cars? Something else you want to know more about?Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction on F1 Nation Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat

A new car to drive. A new Race Engineer to talk to. When Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz move teams, they have a lot to learn.Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas tells Christian Hewgill about the challenges drivers face when switching sides, from learning buttons on their steering wheel to understanding the voices in their ear. Then, 2009 World Champion Jenson Button returns to the podcast to share his experiences of moving from Williams to Honda to McLaren. Send us your F1 questionsDrivers? Cars? Something else you want to know more about?Send your email or voice note to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction on F1 NationJoin F1 Unlocked and win Miami GP ticketsWeekend tickets + more for you and three friends are up for grabsEnter here Terms and conditions apply. Entries close 2 April

Faster cars. Brighter spotlight. Higher pressure. A Formula 1 debut is a dream come true, but rookies need to impress, or their first season could be their last...2009 World Champion Jenson Button tells Christian Hewgill the lessons he learned from his first year in F1 with Williams, what the 2025 rookies should try and achieve and the mistakes to avoid. Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer Tom Stallard explains how he and the team supported Oscar in his rookie season, and answers your questions about how new F1 drivers adapt to racing the fastest cars on the planet.Get your question answered on the podcast!Send emails and voice notes to F1Explains@F1.comF1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 With special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand 1130-1200, Saturday March 15th Official Formula 1 podcastsReaction to every race on F1 NationIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExperience F1 live in Las VegasNew ticket options, expanded grandstands and lower prices for 2025Find out more at F1LasVegasGP.com

Christian's just about to leave for the Australian Grand Prix, but before he goes he's got all the details of F1 Explains LIVE in Melbourne - with special guest, McLaren CEO Zak BrownF1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand 1130-1200, Saturday March 15th Got a ticket for the track on Saturday? You can come to the show If you'll be at the race and have a question for Zak Brown, email it to F1Explains@F1.com - we might be able to make you part of the showF1 Explains will return with a brand new episode on Friday March 14thBe at a race this season! Grandstands, general admission + hospitality at tickets.formula1.com

Formula 1 teams have one chance to test their cars before the 2025 season. With every lap, drivers and engineers learn more about their new machines. Why is pre-season testing so important, and how do teams get the most out of it?From Bahrain, Christian and Katie are joined by F1TV Lead Presenter Laura Winter, who gives us the lowdown on testing. Then Alpine rookie Jack Doohan, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and other key team members explain what happens at testing, and how they gather data ahead of the first race.Got questions about F1? We'll answer them! Send emails or voice notes to F1Explains@F1.com Let us know if you'll be at the Australian GP - you could be part of our live show Coming soon to Las Vegas - F1 karting + more at Grand Prix Plaza Race, shop and eat at the home of the Formula 1 Las Vegas GP See iconic cars at F1 X - a brand new 4D exhibition Opens at Grand Prix Plaza, Las Vegas, March 29th Tickets from March 6th at grandprixplaza.com Read more here on F1.com It's all to drive for. Be there Grandstand seats, general admission + hospitality at tickets.formula1.com Get closer to the track in Miami with the new Campus Pass - f1miamigp.com

F1 pre-season testing is just days away, and F1 teams are racing to be ready. What's going on inside their factories? How long does it take drivers to be 100% confident in a brand new car? How do strategists get ready for the first race? Plus, who do you root for - the driver or the team?Ahead of the 2025 season, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne get the answers to these questions and more from F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto, and F1TV strategy expert Ruth Buscombe Divey.Get your F1 question answered in 2025Send voice notes or emails to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Nation - expert Grand Prix reviews and previews 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 free

On F1 Beyond The Grid, Formula 1's fastest stars slow down for in-depth conversations with Tom Clarkson.They reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the season and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests.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 MonaghanExperience 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 

How do Formula 1 drivers find the fastest way around the track? How do teams scout future superstars? Why is driving in F2 the best way of reaching the top? What really happens on the grid before a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by listeners from all over the world.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 Whether you're a new F1 fan or a long-time follower, there's always something more to learn about F1. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, send it as an email or a voice note to F1Explains@F1.com Thank you for listening, for sending questions and for coming to our live shows in 2024. F1 Explains will be back for more in 2025.Listen to more official F1 PodcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest starsF1 Nation - Grand Prix reviews and previews from inside the F1 paddockExperience 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

'To finish first, first you have to finish'. Formula 1 teams can't score points, wins or championships unless their cars make it to the chequered flag. Reliability Engineers like Sauber's Laura Villadelprat work in the garage and the factory to keep the cars on-track and avoid the dreaded DNF (Did Not Finish).Laura explains how F1 teams know when it's time to swap old car parts for new ones, how they monitor reliability in real time, and what they do to investigate the causes of race-ending problems.'Hi F1 Explains, my F1 question is...'You can get your question answered on the podcast. Send your question to F1Explains@F1.comListen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Nation - expert Grand Prix reviews and previews 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 free

Pato O'Ward, an IndyCar race winner with Arrow McLaren, shares his electrifying experiences as a reserve driver for McLaren F1 Team. He vividly contrasts the thrill of driving F1 cars with IndyCars, revealing fascinating insights into vehicle aerodynamics and the physical demands of each series. Pato also discusses the dramatic differences in pit stops and reminisces about his nostalgic drive in a classic McLaren F1 car. His passion for racing shines as he delves into the unique challenges and exquisite sensations of high-speed motorsport.