F1 Explains: The Formula 1 Paddock
F1 Nation20 Mar

F1 Explains: The Formula 1 Paddock

It's the heart of F1, a circus of speed which tours the racetracks of the world. Drivers mingle with VIPs and engineers. Mechanics push tyre trollies past crowds of reporters and camera crews. Inside hospitality buildings, Team Principals meet sponsors and guests. To enter this exclusive area you usually need a paddock pass, but F1 Explains can get you in...

Christian Hewgill is your guide for a tour of the F1 Paddock to answer your questions about what happens there during a Grand Prix weekend.

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Lambiase leaving: what next for Max + Red Bull? Can McLaren catch Mercedes in '26?

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F1 Explains: race strategy in 2026 - with Bernie Collins

F1 Explains: race strategy in 2026 - with Bernie Collins

So much has changed for the 2026 F1 season. How has it affected the job of a race strategist?  The new cars and new tyres mean teams have to think differently when planning their pit stops. Race-winni...

9 Apr 39min

Rivals and stars of the season so far – with Jolyon Palmer + James Hinchcliffe

Rivals and stars of the season so far – with Jolyon Palmer + James Hinchcliffe

Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver, Jolyon Palmer, and IndyCar race winner, James Hinchcliffe, to look back on what we’ve learned from the first three races of the season and what we can expec...

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F1 Explains: Commentating on a Grand Prix - with Alex Jacques

F1 Explains: Commentating on a Grand Prix - with Alex Jacques

Who overtook who? Which driver is in the gravel? Formula 1 commentators put on-track action into words. They need to be accurate, fast and entertaining to make sure you always know what's happening. F...

2 Apr 32min

Kimi puts pressure on George + McLaren fight back - 2026 Japanese GP Review

Kimi puts pressure on George + McLaren fight back - 2026 Japanese GP Review

F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto and Aston Martin Third Driver Jak Crawford are Tom Clarkson’s guests in the Suzuka paddock for F1 Nation’s review of the Japanese Grand Prix.Kimi Antonelli made it b...

30 Mar 46min

F1 Explains: Tyres - what's new for 2026 and how Pirelli get drivers on track

F1 Explains: Tyres - what's new for 2026 and how Pirelli get drivers on track

Is it tyres or tires? Either way, they're very important. The temperature and condition of a driver's tyres have a huge impact on their performance. 2026 sees all-new tires in F1, so what's changed? H...

27 Mar 26min

‘George won’t play nice’ in title fight with Kimi – Japanese GP Preview

‘George won’t play nice’ in title fight with Kimi – Japanese GP Preview

As Formula 1 heads to Suzuka, Japan,  a teammate battle is brewing. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have driven the pace-setting Mercedes to one win each. How will they race each other this season? ...

23 Mar 55min

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