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It's where pit crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won and lost.
Katie and Christian step into the Formula 1 pit lane to put your questions to former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins.
Bernie explains how the length and speed limit of the pit lane affects race strategy, why every team's pit box is different, what all the screens and buttons on the team pit wall are for and what it's like to be in the pit lane during a Grand Prix.
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10 Teams, 20 Drivers, 1 Massive Season Launch
A groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign.
18.02.25!
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F1 Explains gave listeners who attended our live show at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. the chance to win tickets for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
Courtesy of the Miami Grand Prix, two lucky listeners have won a pair of tickets for the new McLaren grandstand, some exclusive McLaren merchandise and the chance to win a hot lap of the track with a professional driver.
The draw was done at random and it's time to announce the winners. Congratulations to them, and thank you to everyone who entered.
You can buy 2025 Miami Grand Prix tickets here.
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The clock is ticking. The starting grid is full of people - drivers, engineers, reporters and celebrities. Formula 1 is about to go racing, but there's so much work to do. What happens on the grid in the crucial final minutes before lights out?
In the first podcast episode to be recorded on a Formula 1 starting grid before a race, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne push through the crowds and explain what teams and drivers are doing, why the pre-race countdown is so important and the rules of the F1 grid.
McLaren Race Engineer Tom Stallard tells us what he and Oscar Piastri are talking about on the grid. Plus celebrity chef and F1 fan Gordon Ramsay describes the pre-race atmosphere.
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Listen to more official F1 podcastsF1 Beyond The Grid - exclusive interviews with F1's biggest starsF1 Nation - expert Grand Prix reviews and previewsExperience Formula 1 liveTickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com
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Want somewhere to watch a Grand Prix with F1 fans, race against your friends and enjoy food and drink? Look no further than F1 Arcade! Christian and Katie recorded a special episode of F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. after the Mexico City GP Watch Party.
F1 Arcade is open now in Washington D.C., Boston MA, plus London and Birmingham in the UK. Go to f1arcade.com to buy tickets for Watch Parties or a high-speed night out.
F1 Explains listeners Kim, Lindsay, Nick, Hayden and Kat asked Katie and Christian to explain how drivers influence strategy during a race, what Team Principals do on the pit wall, and the difference between 'dirty air' and a slipstream.
Plus, F1 Explains gave people who attended the Watch Party the chance to win tickets to the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. The competition is now closed. Winners will be announced on a future episode. Good luck to everyone who entered. Tickets courtesy of the Miami Grand Prix
You can buy 2025 Miami Grand Prix tickets here
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A Formula 1 legend and a brand new star took to the stage at Circuit of the Americas for F1 Explains LIVE. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne put your questions to 2-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver, Ollie Bearman.
F1 Explains listeners Rachel from Austin, Texas, Michelle from Cleveland, Ohio, Erin from Los Angeles, California and Ryan and Daniel from New Zealand asked Mika and Ollie questions about how Ferrari spotted Ollie, how to be fast at your next karting party and how drivers gain confidence.
NBA star and F1 fan Sidy Cissoko of the San Antonio Spurs got his question answered too!
And, Katie and Christian had a very special surprise for two McLaren fans who travelled from the other side of the world to see the show.
You can be part of the podcast! Send your questions to [email protected]
Special thanks to Ella Clarke and Mark Jones
F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. - Sunday October 27th
Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Watch the race with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording.
Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE
Washington, D.C.
Last few tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city
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 end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
Come watch the Mexico City GP with F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.
Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city
On Sunday October 27th, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne will be hosting a Watch Party for the race, and recording an episode of the podcast.
Join us to watch the Grand Prix on big screens with amazing food and drink, plus racing on the F1 Arcade simulators.
Going to be there? We can answer your F1 question. Send it to [email protected], and tell us you're coming to the party
Watch Party starts at 3pm on Sunday October 27th.
F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE
Washington, D.C.
Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city
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 end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
What do Formula 1 drivers do in the hours before the start of a Grand Prix? VCARB's Liam Lawson tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about his pre-race routine, and how he'll be preparing his body and mind to for his return to Formula 1 this weekend at the United States Grand Prix.
Andy and Jess from the UK, and Kathy from California had their questions answered on this episode. Send your questions to [email protected]
F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - in Austin Texas + Washington D.C.
Saturday October 19th - F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2024, Circuit of the Americas.
With special guests:Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver, 2025 Haas F1 Team DriverMika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World ChampionFree to all Saturday/weekend ticket-holders. No reservation or extra ticket required. Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre Stage, Saturday October 19th, 6:15pm after F1 Qualifying
Sunday October 27th - F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.
Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. for the Mexico City Grand Prix Watch Party.
Watch the Grand Prix with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording after the race
Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE
Washington, D.C.
Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city
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 end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com -
F1 cars race round corners at more than 190 miles per hour. Those insane speeds are made possible by downforce - the invisible power which keeps F1 cars on-track.
Emel Cankaya is an Aerodynamics Specialist at McLaren. She tells Katie and Christian what downforce is, how F1 cars create it and what the front wing, rear wing and floor of the car do. She also explains how and why F1 teams change their downforce set ups for each racetrack, and how she got her job in Formula 1.
F1 Explains listener Brigit in New York asked us to explain downforce. If you'd like your question answered, send it to [email protected]
F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - in Austin Texas + Washington D.C.
Saturday October 19th - F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2024, Circuit of the Americas.
With special guests:Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver, 2025 Haas F1 Team DriverMika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World ChampionFree to all Saturday/weekend ticket-holders. No reservation or extra ticket required. Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre Stage, Saturday October 19th, 6:15pm after F1 Qualifying
Sunday October 27th - F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.
Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. for the Mexico City Grand Prix Watch Party.
Watch the Grand Prix with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording after the race
Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE
Washington, D.C.
Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city
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 -
What are the rules when F1 drivers go wheel-to-wheel? How do they know when to hit the brakes? Why do drivers wait until the last moment to set their qualifying lap times? Aston Martin Reserve Driver Stoffel Vandoorne joins Christian Hewgill (and Katie Osborne in voice note form) to answer your questions.
Send us your questions
Laura from Belgium, Todd from Virginia, Richard from Texas and Luana from Switzerland had their questions answered on this episode. Send yours to [email protected]
F1 EXPLAINS LIVE - at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
With special guest, Ollie Bearman - Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 driver + more to be announced
Saturday October 19th, 1815 (after F1 qualifying)
Circuit of the Americas, Amphitheatre stage near the F1 Fanzone
Join Christian, Katie and guests for a live show - with your chance to put a question to an F1 expert
Email [email protected] to get involved
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 -
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 -
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.
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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.
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