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F1 Explains: inside Audi's amazing trackside home

Brand new hospitality unit perfect for F1 drivers, engineers and mechanics.  * Three floors, two kitchens, multiple meeting spaces, lounges, racing sim room and roof terrace.  * Great central F1 Paddock location. Close to racetrack, garages and media centre.  * Comes with chef and two coffee machines.  * Takes just two days to build and deconstruct.  * Can be moved wherever you need it (Europe only) by truck. * Ideal for European racetracks with no permanent team buildings For inquiries please contact Christian Hewgill or Audi Racing Director Allan McNish who can answer all the questions you have about this and other Formula 1 team motorhomes hospitality units. F1 Explains is here to answer your F1 questions Send them to F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com] Listen to more official F1 podcasts Incredible personal stories on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Allan McNish on his F1 career [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

Has Hamilton’s ‘historic day’ put Ferrari in title fight? – Barcelona-Catalunya GP Review

Tom Clarkson is joined by ESPN’s Albert Fabrega and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli to reflect on Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona. What does this victory tell us about Lewis after such a challenging first year with Ferrari? Why did their three-stop strategy get the better of Mercedes? And are Ferrari now a big threat to them in the title race? You’ll hear reaction from Hamilton and Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur.  George Russell came home in second place, closing the gap to teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli after the Italian suffered a late retirement. But after starting on pole and being the lead Mercedes driver for the majority of the race, George was overtaken by Kimi late on before his DNF. So while George did make some much-needed progress, will he leave Barcelona worried? And how costly could Mercedes’ continuing reliability issues be in their season? Listen to more official F1 podcasts Alex Albon talks making Williams history on F1 Beyond The Grid [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] F1 Explains explores the race start procedure - on this feed now This episode is sponsored by Leesa - upgrade your sleep with an award-winning mattress, designed and assembled in the USA Go to Leesa.com [https://www.leesa.com] for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners.

F1 Explains: how a Grand Prix gets started

Five red lights go out and the race is on! The start of a Formula 1 Grand Prix is a high-pressure moment - not just for the drivers, but for the woman who controls the start. Rebecca Lee is the Head of Single-Seater Operations at the FIA and the F1 Permanent Starter. She joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions about the race start procedure. What are the rules at the start of a race? How does she keep everyone safe? Most excitingly, how does she decide when to push the button which turns the lights off, and send 22 Formula 1 cars into battle? Send us your F1 questions - we'll find the best person to answer them Emails and voice notes welcome - F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com] Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Nation's preview and review of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is on this feed [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation] Alex Albon talks making Williams history on F1 Beyond The Grid [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Keep up with the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Follow @F1 on social media Download the F1 app or visit F1.com [https://www.f1.com]

How pressure and expectation is changing for Kimi + George – Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview

Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. With Kimi Antonelli on a run of five wins in a row, and leading his teammate George Russell by 68 points in the World Championship, how is the pressure and expectation now changing for both Mercedes drivers? The guys also discuss why they think Lewis Hamilton ‘has his mojo back’ at Ferrari and what Charles Leclerc needs to get out of his recent difficult patch. Plus, as Alex Albon prepares to become the driver with the most race starts in Williams history on Sunday, what does that milestone tell us about Alex?

‘Fearless, peerless’ Kimi + ‘bamboozled’ Russell – Monaco GP Review with Laura Winter + Lawrence Barretto

Tom Clarkson is joined in the Monte Carlo paddock by F1TV lead presenter Laura Winter and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto to dissect a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth win in a row, extending his championship lead to 66 points. What did we learn about Kimi this weekend? And is he proving to be a ‘generational talent’? On the other side of the Mercedes garage, a drive-through penalty left George Russell out of the points. He says he’s ‘bamboozled’ by his recent struggles. So what’s going wrong for George? Where does he go from here? And is he fighting for more than just the title now? Ferrari also endured mixed fortunes in Monaco. Lewis Hamilton scored his second P2 in a row, while Charles Leclerc crashed out late in the race. The guys discuss why Lewis is starting to gain momentum in the team and the ‘emotional rollercoaster’ Charles is currently riding, after announcing a new multi-year deal with Ferrari. Also on the agenda, Isack Hadjar’s first podium for Red Bull, Max Verstappen’s retirement on lap 1 and more reliability concerns for McLaren. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY... Indeed: Get a £100 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/f1nation [https://uk.indeed.com/hire/hiretoday] Saily: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code F1nation at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to saily.com/f1nation [https://saily.com/creator/?coupon=f1nation&utm_source=6404&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=104&aff_transaction_id=102c533c9b8d24444c86381a91f10a&aff_offer_id=104&aff_id=6404]