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 ***LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. - Sunday October 27th - join Katie and Christian to watch the Mexico City GP. Search F1 Arcade Washington D.C.*** 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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  • Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.

    Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C.
    Nov 1 2024
    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

    Listen to more 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 Nation

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    42 mins
  • Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix

    Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix
    Oct 24 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com

    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 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 Nation
    Be 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
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    30 mins
  • Join us at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. this weekend!

    Join us at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. this weekend!
    Oct 22 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com, 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 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 Nation
    Be 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
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    2 mins

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Want to understand F1? These guys explain every aspect

A fantastic initiative by FOM to allow fans of F1 to ask questions about any aspect of F1 - sporting, technical, tracks, Teams, drivers, history, rules, etc, and have them answered by experts and F1 insiders.
Whether you're new to F1, or have been following it for decades, you'll learn more about F1, and be entertained by the excellent presenters - Katie and Conrad.

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