F1 Explains

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The F1 winter - with James Vowles + Lawrence Barretto

In the months between the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and the five red lights in Australia, Formula 1 teams are still be racing. They're building in factories, testing on simulators and wind tunnels, working flat-out to get their cars ready for a new era. New car design and power ...  Afficher plus

Becoming F1 World Champion - with Mika Hakkinen

What does a Formula 1 driver need to become a World Champion? Can they really approach a title decider as if it’s any other race? And is it better to be leading the way or chasing? Ahead of this weekend’s three-way title showdown between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Pia ...  Afficher plus

Ford's Formula 1 return with Red Bull

<div>In a shock reversal of the usual format, this episode of F1 Explains starts with a question that YOU have to answer. It's about an engine company with an incredible winning record in Formula 1. Any guesses?

For decades, Ford won in Formula 1. Their engines powered d ...
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How Cadillac are getting ready to race in F1

<div>How do you start a brand new F1 team? Does joining at the start of new regulations in 2026 give Cadillac an advantage or disadvantage? What are the team’s goals? 

Cadillac F1 Team CEO Dan Towriss joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions and tell us what we c ...
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James Hinchcliffe on driving an F1 car + how Laura Winter prepares for an F1 weekend

<div>To answer the latest load of F1 Explains listener questions, Christian is joined F1TV expert James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar race-winner who recently drove an F1 car for the first time, and F1TV lead presenter Laura Winter, who once drove an F4 car but doesn't like to talk about ...  Afficher plus