Why are F1 Sprint weekends such a challenge? - with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen + strategist Bernie Collins

For learning racetracks to testing new car upgrades, simulators are a vital tool for every team in F1. Katie and Christian talk to four sim experts to explain why. Stoffel Vandoorne, Aston Martin's reserve driver, took a break from a long day in the sim to tell us why they're so useful for racers. Alpine's Technical Director Matt Harman breaks down how team engineers use them to test new parts and car set-ups. Motorsport scientist Dr Diandra Leslie-Pelecky explains how simulators work and why they're so realistic. Plus, a chat with Red Bull Racing Esports star Sebastian Job, who went from winning on video games to working in the real Red Bull F1 simulator, testing race weekend set-ups for Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen. Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: Why are pit-stops so important in F1? with pit-stop performance experts Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Why are street circuits the ultimate test? with Mika Hakkinen + former strategist Bernie Collins Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered by F1 experts Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with former F1 driver Alexander Rossi Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen Send your F1 questions to Katie and Christian! Record or write them, and send to Why@F1.com Thanks for listening. Please leave us a rating and a review. Share the show to help other F1 fans learn more about the sport we all love using #FormulaWhy For more F1 podcasts, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid and F1 Nation

8 Juni 202346min

In F1, rain always means drama. Drivers fight to stay on track. Their skills are pushed to the limits. Why is steering, braking, and racing so much harder in the rain? Formula Why has the answers. After a quick guide to F1's wet weather tyres, motorsport scientist Dr Diandra Leslie-Pelecky explains why it's so hard to keep control on a wet racetrack. Haas F1 Team Race Engineer Mark Slade tells us why F1 teams have to put total faith in their drivers when the rain comes down. Plus, double Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen returns to explain why rain tests a driver's body, mind and reflexes and what it takes to win races in the rain. Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why are street circuits the ultimate test? with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Send your F1 questions to Katie and Christian! Record or write them, and send to Why@F1.com Thanks for listening. Please leave us a rating and a review. Share the show to help other F1 fans learn more about the sport we all love using #FormulaWhy For more F1 podcasts, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid and F1 Nation

1 Juni 202340min

No room for error. No time to breathe. When F1 races on city streets – like in Monaco, Miami or Singapore – drivers and strategists face a challenge like no other. Double F1 World Champion and street race-winner Mika Hakkinen joins Christian and Katie to answer why low grip, narrow streets lined with unforgiving metal barriers are the ultimate test of a drivers’ skill – and why spilt drinks and moving boats can make it even harder. Plus, Aston Martin’s former Head of Strategy Bernie Collins returns to Formula Why to tell us why making pit stops at the right time is even more important on the streets. Check out these other episodes of Formula Why 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Follow, rate and review Formula Why on your podcast app, share it with a friend using #FormulaWhy and tell us what topics you'd like us to explore. Write or record your questions and email them to Why@F1.com

25 Maj 202331min

Why do F1 winners get 25 points? Why do tyre-smoking lock-ups happen? Why do F1 cars change for every race? This week on Formula Why we're answering some of the questions you've sent in to Why@F1.com so far. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne are joined by former Aston Martin Head of Strategy Bernie Collins and F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto to explore the whys, the hows and the whats. Along the way we learn why F1 cars haven't always had four wheels, why tyre warmers aren't just for warming tyres and why Lawrence takes an extra suitcase to every Grand Prix. Got a question about how F1 works? We'd love to hear it. Write it or record it as a voice note, then send it to Why@F1.com and we'll include it in a future episode. Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation.

18 Maj 202329min

Insane speed needs incredible strength. If you’ve ever wondered why F1 drivers look so exhausted at the end of a race, here's your answer. Katie and Christian find out why F1 drivers need elite levels of fitness, why their necks, legs and cores need to be so strong and why staying hydrated is so important. Racing scientist Dr Diandra Leslie Pelecky talks through the ‘extremes’ F1 drivers experience. Sebastian Vettel’s former trainer Antti Kontsas of Hintsa Performance explains the real reason neck strength is so important. Former F1 driver Alexander Rossi returns to Formula Why to talk F1 training, to ruin Christian’s dreams of ever being an F1 driver, and why super-fit F1 drivers have problems when shopping for shirts… Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023? Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Record or write your questions and send them to Why@F1.com

11 Maj 202344min

Passionate fans. Spectacular racing. A new home hero to cheer. Formula 1 has a long history in the United States. 2023 is a new chapter, with races in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas.  Katie and Christian go back through the decades to tell the story of F1 in the US. Then it’s time to explore the present and the future with former F1 commentator Leigh Diffey, former US F1 driver Alexander Rossi and two passionate F1 fans who’ve recently discovered the sport. Why are they and millions of others across the States falling in love with F1? Why is the sport more popular than ever? Why is having a US driver to cheer for so important?   Check out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below: 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators? Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen Record and send your questions to Katie and Christian at Why@F1.com

4 Maj 202348min

The more you know about Formula 1, the more you'll love it. Join Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill for Formula Why, the official F1 podcast for every fan who wants to know how the sport really works. Write or record and send your 'why' questions to Why@F1.com and we'll get F1 experts to answer them on a future episode.

18 Apr 20232min