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Tom Clarkson is joined in the Jeddah paddock by Alpine Test and Reserve Driver Paul Aron to preview this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. What challenges does this circuit provide drivers and teams? Are McLaren still the clear favourites? Or could we see another Suzuka-esque surprise from Max Verstappen? With just three points between championship leader Lando Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri, Paul draws on his own experience from Formula 2 to explain how being the hunted compares to being the hunter in a title fight.  Paul also raced against most of this year’s rookies in F2 last year so shares his thoughts on how Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, Isack Hadjar, Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan are performing so far.  And he tells Tom why Alpine were able to score their first points of the season in Bahrain and how Pierre Gasly has stepped up as team leader this season. *** WIN A £100 F1® STORE VOUCHER, A  LEGO F1® COLLECTION BUNDLE + MORE THIS EASTER WITH F1 UNLOCKED Thanks to F1 Unlocked, you can win an amazing F1® Partner prize bundle, which includes: £100 F1® Store voucher, 2025 Miami Grand Prix poster, Puma F1® Racing Jacket, Hot Wheels F1® diecast bundle and a LEGO F1® collection bundle Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. To enter - go to f1/com/Easter-unlocked-podcast [https://www.formula1.com/en/page/f1-unlocked-easter-campaign-2025?utm_source=F1&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=UnlockedEaster]. Full terms and conditions are on that page too. Entries close on Tuesday 22nd of April. It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/]

Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi and ESPN'S Albert Fàbrega to dissect a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, which leaves race winner Oscar Piastri just three points behind teammate and championship leader Lando Norris.   The guys compare very contrasting weekends for the McLaren drivers. Why did Oscar dominate? Why did Lando make some mistakes?   Piastri’s manager, and nine-time Grand Prix winner, Mark Webber joins the pod to share his thoughts on where Oscar has made a step this year.   Also on the agenda: Is George Russell underrated? Have Ferrari taken a step forward? What went wrong for Red Bull? And how does the midfield battle look after big results for Alpine and Haas? It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/] THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Vanta: For a limited time, F1 Nation listeners get $1,000 off Vanta at vanta.com/nation [https://www.vanta.com/landing/1k-discount?utm_campaign=1k_offer&utm_source=f1-nation&utm_medium=podcast] Indeed: F1 Nation listeners get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/nation [https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact]

Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by Aston Martin Test and Reserve Driver, Felipe Drugovich, to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Felipe is one of a few rookies taking part in Friday’s first practice session, so how does he think hotter temperatures at the track in Sakhir will affect the race? Will we see more overtakes and more pit stops? Plus, with just a point between championship leader Lando Norris and Max Verstappen going into round four, who’s favourite for the race win? Will qualifying be just as crucial as it was in Japan? And could Ferrari be in contention for their first Grand Prix podium of the season? It’s All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a 2025 Grand Prix – tickets.formula1.com [http://tickets.formula1.com/]

F1 race-winner Heikki Kovalainen and F1TV presenter Laura Winter join Tom Clarkson for a post-race debrief following the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner praises Max Verstappen's 'inch-perfect' race win at Suzuka and reveals the engineering work which gave Max the car for victory. Then, Laura, Heikki and Tom debate whether McLaren could have done anything differently to challenge Verstappen. Home hero Yuki Tsunoda joins the podcast to reflect on what he calls an 'up and down' Red Bull debut. Yuki looks forward to the next race in Bahrain and tells us the strangest present he got from a fan in Japan. Plus, we cover impressive races from Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar and Ollie Bearman, Alex Albon's team radio frustration, and a promising weekend for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. More official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Your questions answered by drivers and more on F1 Explains [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] This episode is sponsored by Shopify: nobody does selling better. Sign up for your $1 per-month trial period at shopify.com/nation [https://shopify.com/nation] BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online therapy at betterhelp.com/f1nation [https://betterhelp.com/f1nation]

Tom Clarkson is joined by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.  Yuki Tsunoda will make his debut for Red Bull Racing at his home race after replacing Liam Lawson just two races into the new season. How will Yuki cope with the pressure? What does Lawson’s demotion back to Racing Bulls mean for his career? And who will finish higher at Suzuka?  Plus, with one win each this year, is the battle between McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri about to spice up? And can Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull challenge them for the race win in Japan? Official Formula 1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Your questions answered on F1 Explains [http://www.podfollow.com/f1-explains] It's All To Drive For. Be there! Book your seat at a Formula 1 Grand Prix - tickets.formula1.com [https://tickets.formula1.com/] Join F1 Unlocked for exclusive features + competitions [https://f1.com/unlocked] Join our F1 Fantasy League Pick your team for the F1 Nation World Championship 2025 Click here to join [https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P3QYKNIVR08] League code: P3QYKNIVR08