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No room for mistakes. No time to breathe. The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique challenge. Legends win here, but even the greats have failed to complete 78 laps on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo. Christian Hewgill is in Monaco to find out what makes this race special. Monaco winner and two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen explains why it's such a difficult Grand Prix, mentally and physically. F1TV Commentator Alex Jacques tells us about the history of the race, and about the brand-new tyre rule which will change things this year. Plus, Christian tours the track to ask F1 fans why they think Monaco is magical and discovers that nearly everyone at the race this weekend has the same name... F1 Explains has won a global podcast award! GOLD in the SPORTS PODCAST category at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. We couldn't make this podcast without you. Thank you for listening and sending your questions to F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com] F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad Pitt Only in cinemas June 2025 Get tickets now [https://f1themovie.com] It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/] Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation]

F1 Explains LIVE with Mika Hakkinen Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 Saturday 24th May, 1:30pm F1 Fanzone stage Send your question to F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com], tell us you're coming and you could be part of the show F1: THE MOVIE starring Brad Pitt Only in cinemas June 2025 Watch the trailer now [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8skLAmcQEX4] It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/] Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation]

What happens in a Formula 1 team's garage during a race? In a world-first episode, recorded inside the Haas garage during the Miami Grand Prix, mechanics, engineers and strategists tell F1 Explains what they do while the cars are racing. How are the pit crew told it's time for a pit stop? How do strategists make their calls? How do mechanics make sure new tyres are ready to go? Christian Hewgill explains it all from an exclusive position surrounded by data screens, engineers and equipment. Plus, we listen in to team radio channels, learn what F1 tyres are recycled into after each race, resist the urge to eat the pit crew's mid-race treats and rub shoulders with a rock music legend...   It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/] Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation]

How do F1 bosses keep the pressure off young drivers? What's it like launching a brand new team? Former Haas Team Principal and future star of the F1 movie Guenther Steiner answers these questions and more in an episode recorded live at the Miami Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners Jenny, Joshua and Sydney join Christian Hewgill on-stage to ask Guenther their questions about running an F1 team. Guenther explains how to keep experienced drivers motivated and names the drivers he thinks will help the new Cadillac get off to a strong start in F1 next season. Plus, Guenther's role alongside Brad Pitt in this summer's F1 movie, fun with LEGO and Christian gets some parents in the crowd to make a shocking admission...   Experience the Miami Grand Prix for yourself in 2026! Keep watching F1MiamiGP.com [http://f1miamigp.com/] and tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/] for information on race tickets Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation]

Formula 1 races in incredible places. Miami is unique. Home of two-time Superbowl champions the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Open tennis, other world-class sporting events and concerts, the Hard Rock Stadium is transformed into a Grand Prix track where hundreds of thousands of fans enjoy the action both on and off the circuit. Christian Hewgill is in Miami to answer your questions how the event happens, meeting Miami GP President Tyler Epp, plus John Murphy and Kathy Nowak, who oversee building the racetrack, the one-of-a-kind F1 paddock inside the stadium itself and the campus with its marina, yachts, and beach club. Experience the Miami Grand Prix for yourself in 2026! Keep watching F1MiamiGP.com [http://F1MiamiGP.com] and tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com] for information on race tickets See F1 Explains LIVE with Guenther Steiner at the Miami Grand Prix Friday May 2nd - 1:45pm Hard Rock Stadium, 300 Level Free to all Grand Prix ticket-holders Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation] Join us at a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2025 Go to tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] to book your seat