Best Dirty Air Formula 1 Podcasts (2025)

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Forza Ferrari – Why Ferrari are F1’s ‘most famous’ team 45:59

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Ferrari is synonymous with Formula 1 around the world. They’ve won more World Championships than any other team in the sport’s history. But is that success why they’re regarded as one of the most iconic names in F1? Or is there more to it? F1 Explains is at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza to find out what makes Ferrari so special. Christian Hewgill…

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We're Back! The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix 42:37

4d ago42:37

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Summer is finished. Red Bull are finished. Ferrari are definitely finished. Lando's championship battle might be finished. Hadjar's wait for a podium has finished. All those chewy waffles are finished. But Dirty Air is BACK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meet a Formula 1 pit crew - with Haas 24:08

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The driver hits the brakes. The car stops in the pit lane and 20 people go to work. Wheel guns roar. Tyres spin. The car speeds back into the race. An F1 pit stop is 2 seconds of precision under pressure. F1 Explains meets the people who make lightning-fast pit stops happen. Christian Hewgill puts your questions to Haas pit crew members Matt Thomps…

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Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 & The Summer Break 53:32

1M ago53:32

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A full Gridwalk Review and race breakdown of the Hungarian Grand Prix, and we figure out what each driver will be doing with their summer break. If you need your weekly Dirty Air fix during the summer lull, don't forget to join our Patreon for weekly video and podcast episodes, for 3 quid a month, that's less than 66p an episode. AND Josh will be L…

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How F1 teams find future stars – with Mercedes 48:02

1M ago48:02

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Where do Formula 1 teams spot the drivers of the future? What are they looking for in young racers? And how did Mercedes guide Kimi Antonelli from karting to F1? F1 Explains explores junior driver programmes, which exist to find talented young drivers and support them as they climb the motorsport ladder. Most F1 teams have these academies. Red Bull…

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The Belgian Grand Prix 2025 (Rain. Again) 52:39

1M ago52:39

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This week we delve deep into the full 80 MINUTES the commentators had to fill while Belgium pelted it down, again. Nico chose violence, Brundle motorcycled home?! Jos had NOTHING to say, plus Nico and Martin's team up for the Gridwalk of the century. It may not have been a fun race to watch, but it WAS fun to make Dirty Air about. Hosted on Acast. …

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Ask Stefano Domenicali – F1 President and CEO answers your questions 33:25

1M ago33:25

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Being the boss of Formula 1 is a big job. F1 teams, drivers, race promoters, sponsors and more than 825 million fans worldwide rely on Stefano Domenicali to lead the sport forwards. It’s a huge responsibility, so how does he keep everyone happy? Speaking to Christian Hewgill, Stefano explains exactly what his job involves and how the role compares …

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Esteban Ocon explains F1 training, post-race weigh-ins + racing focus 36:00

2M ago36:00

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He's a race-winner, a Haas driver and he lays claim to being the tallest person on the F1 grid (hairstyle permitting). Esteban Ocon joins F1 Explains to answer the latest batch of listener questions. Among the topics in our inbox: how drivers prepare mentally and physically, why they get handed a little paper ticket at their post-race weight check,…

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The end of the Horner era (and we eat Charles Leclerc's Ice Cream). The two are unrelated. 48:29

2M ago48:29

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This week we delve into the end of the Horner era, and all the potential events that led up to it. Plus we try, and rate, Charles Leclerc's Ice Cream. This is not a paid promotion, we paid for it because we are idiots. The full episode is available now on our Patreon. Tickets for Josh Weller Live in London This episode of Dirty Air is not sponsored…

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Ask Ayao Komatsu LIVE at the British Grand Prix 21:45

2M ago21:45

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How do F1 teams help new drivers settle in? What are the secrets of Silverstone? Could Taylor Swift help Ollie Bearman go faster? Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu answers these questions and more in the latest F1 Explains live show, recorded at the British Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners Eilín from Ireland, Maya from New York and honeymooning cou…

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Dirty Silverstone 52:50

2M ago52:50

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Lewis is making music again, and that was even the worst part of his weekend. Toto's flat cap, Bottas' Alpine, rain, safety car's up the wazoo, Charles swearing at himself, Brundle's Gridwalk, look, there's so much to unpack, but luckily we do it all right here, right now. Buy ticket's to Josh's Stand-Up show, London, August 12th. This episode of D…

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75 Years of F1: How the sport arrived and thrived - with Damon Hill + Alex Jacques at the British GP 52:14

2M ago52:14

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1996 Formula 1 World Champion, Damon Hill, and F1TV’s lead commentator, Alex Jacques, join Christian Hewgill at the British Grand Prix for an F1 history lesson - 75 years since the World Championship began at Silverstone in 1950. How did the pinnacle of motorsport begin? What did the first World Championship look like in terms of the cars, the cale…

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This Friday: F1 Explains LIVE at the British Grand Prix 1:10

2M ago1:10

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F1 Explains will be live on-stage at the British Grand Prix with two special guests: Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu, and F1 legend David Coulthard will join Christian Hewgill to answer your questions. See you there! F1 EXPLAINS LIVE AT SILVERSTONE Friday 4th July Main Stage 1115-1145 Free to all British Grand Prix Friday or weekend ticket-holders…

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Austrian Grand Prix & F1 The Movie review 46:05

2M ago46:05

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Join us as we get into the Austrian Grand Prix and finally review F1 The Movie! Buy tickets to Josh's Stand-Up special recording here This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Lego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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F1 commentary, team radio + qualifying questions - with Alex Jacques + Jolyon Palmer 29:00

2M ago29:00

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How do F1 commentators call races? What do F1 team radio messages mean? How do drivers make sure their laps in qualifying are as fast as possible? In this 'mega' episode, F1TV commentary duo Alex Jacques and Jolyon Palmer explain how they do their jobs - the camera shots and data they look at during a Grand Prix Alex and Jolyon also help Christian …

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How F1 The Movie was made - with director Joseph Kosinski 28:46

2M ago28:46

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Filmed on real F1 racetracks, in the middle of real F1 action, F1 The Movie is the most authentic racing movie ever. Director Joseph Kosinski tells Christian Hewgill how the movie was made - how it all started with an email to Lewis Hamilton, how the team modified real race cars to film the spectacular racing sequences, and how he shot scenes on th…

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F1 The Movie The Premiere, and we drink Bernd Maylander (the safety car driver's) wine 53:23

2M ago53:23

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This week we taste Bernd Maylander's (the safety car driver's wine). He did not pay us, we paid 70 quid for the bottle. And we review the F1 The Movie premiere, and F1 The Album, and we watch Carlos Sainz' new L'Oreal advert. All the F1 things you didn't think you needed and probably don't. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Swatch watches. …

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Planning your F1 trip - choosing a race, buying tickets + picking seats 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Watching F1 on TV is incredible. Seeing the action live is even better. With 24 amazing races, different ticket options and viewing positions to choose from, how do you plan a trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix? Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill speak to Gavin and Megan, F1 fans from Colorado who are going to this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix during…

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Canadian Grand Prix 2025 (and a movie premiere) 47:04

3M ago47:04

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Vettel's degree, Lewis' Soho House Collab, Lance trying is hardest to have no charisma whatsoever, Lando in the wall, and F1 kidnapped the drivers and forced them onto a plane to watch the F1 The Movie Premiere. Oh, and the Canadian Grand Prix. This week's episode is sponsored by Lance Stroll's PR team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Lando Norris explains F1 driving styles, champagne slams + special helmets 26:14

3M ago26:14

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What is a ‘driving style’ and how many different ones are there? What’s the secret to executing a champagne pop on the podium? And how do F1 drivers come up with ideas for special helmet designs and create the final product? McLaren driver Lando Norris joins Christian Hewgill at the Canadian Grand Prix to give you the answers. Lando also tells us w…

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F1's greatest drivers + improving safety | Ask an F1 World Champion - with Sir Jackie Stewart 32:02

3M ago32:02

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He's a legend of Formula 1, a three-time World Champion who fought to make the sport safer. Sir Jackie Stewart's good work continues today with his charity Race Against Dementia. Sir Jackie joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions on how F1 has changed since the 1960s and 70s, the great drivers of the past and how F1 cars and racetracks hav…

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Spanish Grand Prix 2025 (And F1 The Movie Review) 53:50

3M ago53:50

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Dirty Air Live in London - June 22nd - tickets on sale here The best Spanish Grand Prix in recent memory? The Legendary Angry Max returns, Lewis gets the blues, Rosberg gives no f**ks, Toto is getting tired of George's s**t, and the glory of Hulkenberg. This episode is sponsored by Barilla Pasta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Rivalry with Schumacher, pre-race meals and F1 life skills - LIVE with Mika Hakkinen in Monaco 28:46

3M ago28:46

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Teamwork. Racing. Pasta. We explore all that and more as Mika Hakkinen joins Christian Hewgill and F1 Explains listeners live on-stage at the Monaco Grand Prix. Double World Champion Mika talks about what he learned from racing Michael Schumacher. Their rivalry started as teenagers in karts and continued when they fought for F1 titles in the late 1…

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Monaco Grand Prix 2025 32:43

3M ago32:43

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F1 hard launching drivers girlfriends, dirty lil tactics, Red Bull's four car team, post-Brundle OBE has a new energy, the infamous double pit stop, and the Gridwalk Review of all Gridwalk Reviews! It's the Jewel in the Crown of the F1 race calendar. Get your tickets for Dirty Air Live on June 22nd in London England HERE. This episode is sponsored …

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The Magic of Monaco - with Mika Hakkinen + Alex Jacques 39:02

4M ago39:02

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No room for mistakes. No time to breathe. The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique challenge. Legends win here, but even the greats have failed to complete 78 laps on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo. Christian Hewgill is in Monaco to find out what makes this race special. Monaco winner and two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen explains why it's such …

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This weekend: F1 Explains LIVE in Monaco 0:56

4M ago0:56

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F1 Explains LIVE with Mika Hakkinen Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 Saturday 24th May, 1:30pm F1 Fanzone stage Send your question to [email protected], tell us you're coming and you could be part of the show F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad Pitt Only in cinemas June 2025 Watch the trailer now It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for …

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 49:56

4M ago49:56

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THE CARB-SPIRACY THEORY! Ted Kravtiz' Gridwalk Review! Imola! Martin Brundle's OBE! Alonso's Meltdown! I did it all for the rookie! Join us for a super fun review of the first European race of the year. DIRTY AIR LIVE IN LONDON. THE SUMMER SHOW. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Inside The Garage - with Haas F1 Team 51:16

4M ago51:16

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What happens in a Formula 1 team's garage during a race? In a world-first episode, recorded inside the Haas garage during the Miami Grand Prix, mechanics, engineers and strategists tell F1 Explains what they do while the cars are racing. How are the pit crew told it's time for a pit stop? How do strategists make their calls? How do mechanics make s…

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Guenther Steiner on calming rookies, leading a new F1 team, acting with Brad Pitt + building LEGO - LIVE in Miami 34:59

4M ago34:59

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How do F1 bosses keep the pressure off young drivers? What's it like launching a brand new team? Former Haas Team Principal and future star of the F1 movie Guenther Steiner answers these questions and more in an episode recorded live at the Miami Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners Jenny, Joshua and Sydney join Christian Hewgill on-stage to ask Guent…

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Miami Grand Prix 2025 (and an exclusive listen to F1 The Album) 53:19

4M ago53:19

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Sprint qualies! Sprint race pit stop chaos! Rain! No rain! Good racing?! Miami surprised EVERYONE (except Ferrari fans who got exactly what they expected), Max Verstappen's new jet, F1 The Album - we review everything from the Miami Grand Prix that everyone else forgets to review. And don't forget to join the Patreon for your bonus weekly podcast a…

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Football stadium to F1 venue: how the Miami Grand Prix happens 43:23

4M ago43:23

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Formula 1 races in incredible places. Miami is unique. Home of two-time Superbowl champions the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Open tennis, other world-class sporting events and concerts, the Hard Rock Stadium is transformed into a Grand Prix track where hundreds of thousands of fans enjoy the action both on and off the circuit. Christian Hewgill is in …

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Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes answers your questions + Miami live show news 35:50

4M ago35:50

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He's a former racer who's now boss of Alpine. Oliver Oakes joins F1 Explains for another 'Ask A Team Principal' special. He tells Christian Hewgill how he deals with feedback from drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, while keeping hundreds of team members working together. Plus, Oliver explains how he became a Team Principal in Formula 1 after sta…

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 37:22

5M ago37:22

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Christian Horner's print-outs, Oscar out Verstappened Verstappen, J-Lo's onesie, Brundle's lovely bum, Alonso's longterm 'plan' at Aston Martin and SO MUCH MORE as we get dirty on this week's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Flavio Briatore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Crashing, downforce, drag + dirty air - Your questions answered by Laura Winter and James Hinchcliffe 30:53

5M ago30:53

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How do drivers stay so calm when they’re about to crash? What’s the difference between a slipstream and dirty air? Why do F1 cockpits have small ‘windscreens’? How do you become an F1 presenter? And what exactly is the role of a driver’s press officer? Christian Hewgill is joined by F1TV main presenter Laura Winter and IndyCar race winner James Hin…

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Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 49:48

5M ago49:48

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Do Red Bull suck now? Tech glitches, gridwalk creeps, George's space jacket, Helmut gets rinsed, Flavio's birthday and we need to remove the word 'mega' from the F1 dictionary. It's the Bahrain Grand Prix review done with Dirty Air way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ask an F1 Team Principal with James Vowles (and surprise guest Alex Albon) 32:05

5M ago32:05

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Drivers, sponsors, repairing crashes and making big decisions; Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to handle. Williams Racing boss James Vowles answers your questions about his job. What does it mean when a team says they're focusing on F1's new rules in 2026? How does James deal with team mate battles? How are Williams supporting young women reac…

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Japanese Grand Prix 2025 39:49

5M ago39:49

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The Japanese Grand Prix gave us happy Max, Ferrari Ferrar-ing, again, Albon became a man, an angry man, Hondas last race, again, and Hadjar's nuts. Lets go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to drive an F1 car (and why Suzuka is such a challenge) with Pedro de la Rosa 43:40

5M ago43:40

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190 mile per hour corners. Heavy braking zones. Twists and turns with no room for error. Suzuka, home of the Japanese Grand Prix, tests Formula 1 drivers' skills to the limit. But what are those skills? What are the 20 drivers actually doing with their hands, their feet, and their eyes, which allows them to drive so fast? Former F1 racer and Aston …

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The F1 boss group chat, podium picks + running a team - LIVE in Melbourne with McLaren CEO Zak Brown 25:31

5M ago25:31

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What does the CEO of a Formula 1 team actually do? What happens in the F1 boss group chat? How are McLaren going to handle their drivers in 2025? Who decides who gets to go on the podium to collect the Constructors' Trophy? Zak Brown answered these questions and more on-stage at the Australian Grand Prix. Christian invited F1 Explains listeners Chl…

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Chinese Grand Prix 2025 54:04

6M ago54:04

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Have Red Bull well and truly peaked? Is Lawson done for? Is Lewis actually rude to his race engineer? Does Alonso loathe his job? Disqualification galore, all this and MORE on this week's Dirty Air. And don't forget to join our brand new Patreon for a bonus weekly episode and more. So much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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When F1 drivers move teams - with Valtteri Bottas + Jenson Button 31:06

6M ago31:06

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A new car to drive. A new Race Engineer to talk to. When Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz move teams, they have a lot to learn. Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas tells Christian Hewgill about the challenges drivers face when switching sides, from learning buttons on their steering wheel to understanding the voices in the…

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Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 46:45

6M ago46:45

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Louis Vuitton 2025 Grand Prix is Australia sponsored by Louis Vuitton was a wet Louis Vuitton race, heralding Lewis 'Louis Vuitton' Hamilton's first race with Ferrari, a team who love Louis Vuitton. Will Lando Norris win the 2025 Louis Vuitton Championship? Has Max Vuittonstappen finally succumbed to the peril of Red Bull Racing? This episode of Di…

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Rookie seasons - with Jenson Button + McLaren's Tom Stallard 37:32

6M ago37:32

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Faster cars. Brighter spotlight. Higher pressure. A Formula 1 debut is a dream come true, but rookies need to impress, or their first season could be their last... 2009 World Champion Jenson Button tells Christian Hewgill the lessons he learned from his first year in F1 with Williams, what the 2025 rookies should try and achieve and the mistakes to…

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Writing F175 and Drive To Survive Review PART ONE 56:05

6M ago56:05

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JOIN THE BRAND NEW PATREON HERE! Did you miss us? We're back with a two parter; Alfie was hired by the big wigs at F1 to write jokes for the infamous F175 launch, so strap in for all the behind the scenes gossip and we reveal all the jokes that were too hot for TV, and we review Drive To Survive season 7 episodes 1-4. Following episodes will come l…

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Join us and McLaren's Zak Brown in Australia! 2:35

6M ago2:35

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Christian's just about to leave for the Australian Grand Prix, but before he goes he's got all the details of F1 Explains LIVE in Melbourne - with special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand 1130-1200, Saturday March 15th Got a ticket for the track o…

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Inside pre-season testing - with Oscar Piastri, Jack Doohan + Laura Winter in Bahrain 40:47

6M ago40:47

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Formula 1 teams have one chance to test their cars before the 2025 season. With every lap, drivers and engineers learn more about their new machines. Why is pre-season testing so important, and how do teams get the most out of it? From Bahrain, Christian and Katie are joined by F1TV Lead Presenter Laura Winter, who gives us the lowdown on testing. …

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How F1 teams are getting ready to race - your 2025 questions answered with Lawrence Barretto + Ruth Buscombe Divey 41:34

7M ago41:34

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F1 pre-season testing is just days away, and F1 teams are racing to be ready. What's going on inside their factories? How long does it take drivers to be 100% confident in a brand new car? How do strategists get ready for the first race? Plus, who do you root for - the driver or the team? Ahead of the 2025 season, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborn…

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Alonso, Sainz, Wolff + more - The Best of F1 Beyond The Grid 2024 1:22:38

8M ago1:22:38

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On F1 Beyond The Grid, Formula 1's fastest stars slow down for in-depth conversations with Tom Clarkson. They reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the season and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks …

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Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie Bearman + Oscar Piastri's F2 preparation - The Best of 2024 47:18

9M ago47:18

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How do Formula 1 drivers find the fastest way around the track? How do teams scout future superstars? Why is driving in F2 the best way of reaching the top? What really happens on the grid before a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by listeners from all over the world. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have…

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The Final Dirty Air of 2024 1:05:36

9M ago1:05:36

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Dirty Air Live is this Sunday and London and tickets for the second show are on-sale here. We unpack the entire 2024 season, who finishes on top in our books, and all the cliffhangers for 2025, plus an exclusive interview with Bernie Ecclestone himself. Thanks so much for listening this year, you have one more chance to see us live this Sunday in L…