Episodes

  • 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
  • An F1 driver's pre-race routine - with Liam Lawson

    An F1 driver's pre-race routine - with Liam Lawson
    Oct 18 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com

    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 Driver
    • Mika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World Champion
    Free 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 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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    32 mins
  • Downforce + why F1 cars have wings - with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya

    Downforce + why F1 cars have wings - with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya
    Oct 10 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com

    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 Driver
    • Mika Hakkinen - 2-time Formula 1 World Champion
    Free 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 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 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
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    33 mins
  • Overtaking, braking and qualifying - Stoffel Vandoorne answers your questions

    Overtaking, braking and qualifying - Stoffel Vandoorne answers your questions
    Oct 3 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com

    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 F1Explains@F1.com to get involved

    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 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
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    31 mins
  • Coaching F1 drivers - Performance Engineers with McLaren's Tom Stallard

    Coaching F1 drivers - Performance Engineers with McLaren's Tom Stallard
    Sep 26 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com to get involved

    Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com and we'll answer them in a future episode

    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 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
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    36 mins
  • Teammates, rivals, sisters: F1 ACADEMY drivers Hamda + Amna Al Qubaisi answer your questions

    Teammates, rivals, sisters: F1 ACADEMY drivers Hamda + Amna Al Qubaisi answer your questions
    Sep 19 2024
    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 F1Explains@F1.com and we'll answer them in a future episode

    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
    It'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
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    22 mins