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The anticipation builds for Yuki Tsunoda's debut with Red Bull at his home race. Will he thrive under pressure, or will teammate dynamics come into play? The rivalry between McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri heats up as they each seek championship glory. Historical rivalries and the challenging Suzuka track heighten the stakes. Can Mercedes, Ferrari, or Red Bull disrupt the McLaren showdown? Get ready for an exhilarating race weekend!

Laura Winter, an F1TV presenter known for her sharp insights, and Alex Jacques, a seasoned Formula 1 commentator, delve into the exhilarating showdown between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. They dissect Ferrari's disqualification despite Hamilton's triumphant win, and ponder Red Bull's strategy for Liam Lawson. Furthermore, they highlight Haas's thrilling comeback and Alex Albon's standout performance at Williams, while teasing the challenges Carlos Sainz faces on his road to recovery.

Valtteri Bottas, a former Formula 1 driver turned Mercedes reserve, joins Tom Clarkson to dive into the thrilling dynamics of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. They discuss McLaren's rising star, Oscar Piastri, and the pressure mounting on teams like Red Bull and Ferrari. Bottas shares his technical insights on navigating the challenging Shanghai circuit, emphasizing tire management and driving techniques. The conversation also pays tribute to the late F1 team owner Eddie Jordan, reflecting on his profound impact on the sport.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both fast-rising stars driving for McLaren, share their thrilling experiences from the Australian Grand Prix. Lando reflects on his victory and hints at a possible title challenge, while Oscar discusses the heartbreak of racing at home. The duo navigates the intense competition from champion Max Verstappen and faces unpredictable weather. Insights into rookie challenges, the evolving dynamics within McLaren, and Ferrari's struggles add to the excitement of the season kickoff.

Romain Grosjean, a former F1 driver known for his tenacity with Haas and Renault, joins F1TV presenter Laura Winter to share insights ahead of the new season. They discuss the pressure on teams like Ferrari and McLaren, and speculate whether Max Verstappen can break Michael Schumacher's record. The conversation turns to the five rookies making their debut, exploring who might face the toughest expectations. With the Australian Grand Prix around the corner, they share their predictions for the World Champion in 2025.

All 20 drivers. All 10 teams. 1 epic night in London. F1 Nation goes backstage at F1 75 Live at The O2, and joins the stars of the show on the red carpet.Tom Clarkson joins presenters Lawrence Barretto and Laura Winter for a post-show debrief. They share stories from rehearsals, what it was like co-hosting in front of 20,000 people, working alongside the hilarious Jack Whitehall, their favourite livery, which music acts they enjoyed, and what they’re now most looking forward to about the new season.  We hit the red carpet to speak to Formula 1 legends including Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Mario Andretti. TC also grabs chats with Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Ollie Bearman, Liam Lawson and more of today's F1 stars.

How do Formula 1 teams scout their future stars? How are drivers coached to go faster? What really happens on the grid before the start of a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by F1 fans from all over the world.F1 Explains takes your questions and finds the experts to answer them. In this special episode, presenters 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 Listen to previous episodes of F1 Explains hereWhether you're a new F1 fan or a long-time follower, there's always something more to learn. If you have a question you'd like F1 Explains to answer, send it as an email or a voice note to F1Explains@F1.comExperience 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

Toto Wolff, Team Principal of Mercedes, shares insights about his long-term partnership with Lewis Hamilton, emphasizing trust and collaboration. Fernando Alonso marks a historic milestone with his 400th Grand Prix, revealing why he almost hung up his helmet early in his career. Tom Stallard from McLaren discusses Oscar Piastri's bright prospects and the team's resurgence. The podcast dives into the psychology of racing, touching on rivalries, resilience, and the thrill of debuting in F1, as experienced by Ollie Bearman.

Tom Clarkson is joined in the Yas Marina paddock by F1TV presenter Laura Winter and Sean Kelly, F1's Virtual Statman, to dissect the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren are Constructors’ World Champions for the first time since 1998. How have they achieved such a transformation and where can they go from here? We get reaction from race winner Lando Norris, Team Principal Andrea Stella and Director of Trackside Operations, Mark Norris. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc both finished on the podium in their final race as teammates but Ferrari missed out on the title by 14 points. Tom, Laura and Sean assess their season and look ahead to the challenges facing both drivers next year.Plus, we reflect on the end of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes era and discuss whether he can be a success at Ferrari in 2025.Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Carlos Sainz.F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience 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

Tom Clarkson is joined in the Yas Marina paddock by former McLaren and Ferrari driver, and now Aston Martin ambassador, Pedro de la Rosa to preview the 2024 season-finale in Abu Dhabi.Who will win the battle between McLaren and Ferrari to become World Champions? How is Lewis Hamilton feeling ahead of his final race with Mercedes? Is Pedro surprised by the war of words between Max Verstappen and George Russell? And will this be Sergio Perez’s final race for Red Bull?Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest stars, including Carlos Sainz.F1 Explains - your F1 questions, answered by expertsExperience 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