F1 Nation

Fernando Alonso is 'here to stay' in Formula 1 with Aston Martin. What made the double World Champion decide to continue racing with his current team? Aston Martin Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa and 1996 World Champion Damon Hill join Tom Clarkson to analyse Alonso's announcement, what it means for him, the team and the rest of the drivers searching for a 2025 race seat. Get in touch If you have a question for our F1 Nation experts, then send an email to f1nation@f1.com More from F1 Nation Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car Inside Ollie Bearman's F1 debut Max? Daniel? Fernando? 2025 F1 grid predictions More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the experts Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.com

12 Apr 202425min

Max Verstappen returned to winning ways with a dominant performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading home Sergio Perez for Red Bull’s third 1-2 finish of the season. Why did Max’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase tell Max ‘I told you so?’ Was Checo closer to his teammate than expected? And how did Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc get the better of McLaren? From the Suzuka paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen to answer all the key questions after a gripping contest at one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar. The trio also discuss how Yuki Tsunoda became the first Japanese F1 driver to score at their home race since Kamui Kobayashi in 2012 and Daniel Ricciardo’s first-lap collision with Alex Albon. Plus, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella tells us why wins are within reach and RB reserve driver Liam Lawson answers questions about his future. This episode is sponsored by Factor - delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Go to factormeals.com/nation50 and use the code NATION50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next box while your subscription is active Get in touch If you have a question for our F1 Nation experts, then send an email to f1nation@f1.com More from F1 Nation Where will race-winner Carlos Sainz be in 2025? Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car Inside Ollie Bearman's F1 debut Max? Daniel? Fernando? 2025 F1 grid predictions More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the experts Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.com

8 Apr 202446min

After Ferrari’s 1-2 in Australia, can Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz race for the win again in Japan? Will Max Verstappen bounce back in Suzuka like he did last year? Have McLaren got the pace to beat Ferrari this season? 1996 World Champion Damon Hill and Spanish journalist Jesús Balseiro join Tom Clarkson on F1 Nation to answer all the big questions ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.  Are simulator issues potentially causing Mercedes’ worst start to a season since 2012? And what does Daniel Ricciardo need to change after being outperformed by teammate Yuki Tsunoda in the first three races? Plus, Damon and Jesús go head-to-head in Quiz The Nation. Get in touch If you have a question for our F1 Nation experts, then send us an email via f1nation@f1.com and we'll do our best to answer in an upcoming show. More from F1 Nation Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car Inside Ollie Bearman's F1 debut Max? Carlos? Fernando? 2025 F1 grid predictions More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the experts Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.com This episode is brought to you by: Shopify: to take your business to the next level today, sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/nation Betterhelp: With over 1,000 therapists in the UK, Betterhelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/f1nation

31 Mar 20241h

No appendix. No problem. Carlos Sainz capitalised on Max Verstappen’s first DNF in two years to win the Australian Grand Prix in his first race back since having surgery for appendicitis. In the Melbourne paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by 1996 World Champion Damon Hill and Australia’s Channel 10 Grand Prix broadcast team - Scott MacKinnon, Richard Craill, Sam Power and Tim McDonald – to discuss how Sainz made such a remarkable comeback and whether he now has the edge on Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc. Lando Norris claimed McLaren’s first podium of 2024 but could he have pipped Leclerc to P2? Is Daniel Ricciardo stuck in a rut after being outperformed by Yuki Tsunoda again? And were Williams right or wrong to give Logan Sargeant’s car to Alex Albon after the latter crashed his in practice? As well as the top three, you’ll hear reaction from Max Verstappen and RB Team Principal, Laurent Mekies. Plus, we discuss a double points finish for Haas and that dramatic last-lap crash for George Russell, which saw Fernando Alonso demoted to P8 with a 20-second penalty. Get in touch If you have a question for our F1 Nation experts, then send us an email via f1nation@f1.com and we'll do our best to answer in an upcoming show. More from F1 Nation Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car Inside Ollie Bearman's F1 debut Max? Carlos? Fernando? 2025 F1 grid predictions More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the experts Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.com This episode is brought to you by: LinkedIn: Post your job for free at linkedin.com/F1NATION. Terms and conditions apply.

25 Mar 202459min

What will the 2025 F1 grid look like? Who’ll be driving for Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and Aston Martin?  Tom Clarkson, Sky Sports’ Natalie Pinkham and L’Equipe’s Fred Ferret predict next year’s driver line-up, debating where Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo, Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Ollie Bearman, and Carlos Sainz will end up. Plus, who will challenge for the win and the podium this week in Melbourne, and we find out who knows the most about the Australian Grand Prix in Quiz the Nation. Hear how Oscar Piastri's feeling ahead of his home race in the latest F1 Beyond The Grid Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year at tickets.formula1.com More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars F1 Explains - your F1 questions answered by the experts

18 Mar 202456min

Was Oliver Bearman's F1 debut the best ever? Max Verstappen claimed his ninth win in a row – so would he really ever consider leaving such a dominant team? How has Sergio Perez changed his mindset?  In the Jeddah paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan, Fox Sports Mexico journalist Diego Mejia, and Aston Martin driver ambassador Pedro de la Rosa to answer all the big questions from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.  Jock Clear, head of the Ferrari Driver Academy, tells F1 Nation why he’s not surprised by Bearman’s performance, Pedro discusses whether Aston Martin have closed the gap to Red Bull, and Jack explains why Alpine were expecting such a slow start to the season.  Plus, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff shares her verdict on a dramatic opening round of 2024. This episode is sponsored by Factor - delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Go to factormeals.com/nation50 and use the code NATION50 to get 50% off

11 Mar 20241h 20min

After Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez completed a Red Bull 1-2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the team's Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey drops by to talk about the RB20’s strengths and how it compares to last year’s record-breaking car. From the heart of the Bahrain paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, and ESPN's Juan Fossaroli, to discuss what they think the competitive order of the grid is after 2024’s season-opener. You’ll hear reaction from Verstappen, Perez and third-place finisher Carlos Sainz. Also on the agenda: does Charles Leclerc need to be more ruthless with his team? Why did Mercedes’ race pace fall below expectations? Are Aston Martin and McLaren stronger now than at the end of 2023? And what's behind Alpine's slow start? This episode is brought to you by: Betterhelp: Get access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/f1nation

4 Mar 202455min

Another extraordinary F1 season is here!  F1 Nation returns to preview the new campaign and the Bahrain Grand Prix with Tom Clarkson, Damon Hill, Natalie Pinkham and Pedro de la Rosa. The team discuss who looked strong in pre-season testing and who still has work to do.  Can Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren take the fight to reigning champions Red Bull and win races in 2024? What impact will the driver market have? We answer all those questions and more. Plus, which of Tom's F1 Nation teammates knows the most about the Bahrain Grand Prix? We'll find out in Quiz The Nation! Have a question you'd like our F1 Nation experts to answer on the show? Email us via F1Nation@f1.com Visit tickets.formula1.com so you can watch the unmissable start to the 2024 season live – including the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the Australian Grand Prix and other races throughout the year. This episode is sponsored by: Shopify: Go to shopify.co.uk/nation to sign up for a one-pound per month trial period and take your business to the next level today.

27 Feb 20241h 5min