F1 Nation
Formula 1
SummaryStep inside the heart of the Formula 1 paddock with F1 Nation, your essential companion for every twist and turn of the Grand Prix calendar. Hosted by Tom Clarkson alongside a rotating panel of expert analysts and former drivers, this is where the sport’s biggest stories are dissected with precision. Whether we are breaking down the tactical brilliance behind a race-winning strategy, analyzing the intense psychological battles between teammates, or exploring how technical upgrades shift the balance of power on the grid, we provide the depth and context you won't find anywhere else. The show goes beyond the lap times to explore the human element of racing. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, we pull back the curtain on the complex world of team management, driver contracts, and the rigorous demands placed on those operating at the sport’s highest level. For those looking for deeper answers to the burning questions surrounding the paddock, the F1 Explains series offers a unique deep dive into the technical and professional mechanics that keep the sport moving. From historic victories at iconic venues like Silverstone to the high-stakes internal politics of the front-running garages, F1 Nation connects you directly to the action. Join us for a comprehensive, insightful, and passionate look at the world of Formula 1, delivered straight from the people closest to the sport.
Updated Jul 6, 2026
Episodes
Leclerc ‘transforms the narrative’ + more Mercedes drama – British GP Review
Charles Leclerc breaks his winless streak at Silverstone while internal Mercedes tension boils over at the British GP.
F1 Explains: Ask a Team Principal - with Ayao Komatsu
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu pulls back the curtain on managing driver talent, team growth, and race strategy.
Can Max fight Mercedes at Silverstone? British Grand Prix preview
Can Mercedes maintain their winning momentum at Silverstone or will Max Verstappen fight back in the British Grand Prix?
Can Max fight Mercedes at Silverstone? - British Grand Prix preview
Can Mercedes maintain their edge at Silverstone or will Max Verstappen fight back at the British Grand Prix?
‘Resilient’ Russell + resurgent Max – Austrian GP Review
George Russell triumphs in Austria as a resurgent Max Verstappen signals a fierce fight back for the championship.
F1 Explains: how driver managers do deals - with Carlos Onoro
Carlos Onoro reveals how F1 driver managers balance high-stakes contract negotiations with managing a driver’s life.
F1 Explains: how driver managers do deals - with Carlos Onoro Sainz
Carlos Sainz’s manager reveals how he navigates the high-stakes world of F1 contracts and busy driver schedules.
Difficult decisions for Ferrari + Mercedes? – Austrian GP Preview
Can Ferrari and Mercedes justify team orders to boost their championship contenders at the Austrian Grand Prix?
F1 Explains: inside Audi's amazing trackside home
Go inside the Audi Formula One team’s impressive, multi-story trackside hospitality unit with Alan McNish.
Has Hamilton’s ‘historic day’ put Ferrari in title fight? – Barcelona-Catalunya GP Review
Lewis Hamilton wins in Barcelona, sparking questions about whether Ferrari has finally entered the title fight.
F1 Explains: how a Grand Prix gets started
Go behind the scenes with the FIA official responsible for managing the race start procedure and the lights-out signal.
How pressure and expectation is changing for Kimi + George – Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview
Kimi faces the pressure of expectation while George fights to maintain his championship grasp at the Spanish GP.
‘Fearless, peerless’ Kimi + ‘bamboozled’ Russell – Monaco GP Review with Laura Winter + Lawrence Barretto
Kimi Antonelli secures a dominant Monaco victory as George Russell struggles and Lewis Hamilton finds his groove.
F1 Explains: Monaco mastery, pole positioning + 'more power' - with Alex Jacques
F1 expert Alex Jacques breaks down the science of formation laps, energy deployment, and the challenge of Monaco.
Are Ferrari favourites? – Monaco GP Preview with Palmer + Hinchcliffe
Can Ferrari break their winless streak in Monaco as Charles Leclerc looks to bounce back from his worst ever weekend?
F1 Explains: brain training for F1 drivers - with an expert coach
Discover how F1 drivers use neuroscience and professional coaching to master mental pressure and cognitive performance.
'Flashpoint' at Mercedes, ‘magic’ Lewis + Franco's finest - Canadian GP Review with Jolyon Palmer + Alex Jacques
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli collide in a championship-defining duel as Lewis Hamilton rediscovers his magic.
F1 Explains: how drivers reach F1 – with Juan Pablo Montoya
F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the grit, sacrifice, and timing required for drivers to reach the F1 grid.
Will Kimi’s momentum continue? Big weekends for George, Lewis + Charles? - Canadian GP Preview with Palmer + Hinchcliffe
Can George Russell hold off Kimi Antonelli at his strongest track or will the Mercedes title fight reach a fever pitch?
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