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F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air

How do drivers enable Overtake mode and active aero? What’s the secret to a quick flying lap? And how do they know when to launch on a practice race start? Williams' Carlos Sainz and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto join Christian Hewgill in the F1 paddock to answer your questions about Formula 1. You’ll also hear how they find the perfect balance between clean and dirty air when following another car, their race weekend routine and whether everyday normal driving in road cars has any impact on their racing. Plus, Gabi puts an end to the podcast's pasta-based controvesry, and Carlos responds to a claim made by his manager and cousin Carlos Onoro on a recent episode. Got a question for an F1 driver? Send emails and voice notes to F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com] Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Carlos Sainz + Gabriel Bortoleto [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

Russell, reliability or Ferrari? What is Kimi’s biggest threat? – Belgian GP Preview

Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. Having failed to score points in two of the last three Grands Prix due to car problems, Kimi Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25. So what is the biggest threat to Kimi’s hopes of becoming World Champion this year? His teammate George Russell, Ferrari or Mercedes’ reliability issues? On a recent episode, Jolyon suggested that Ferrari need to back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if they’re to fight Mercedes for the title. After Leclerc’s victory at Silverstone, has his opinion changed? The guys also discuss an ‘upset’ Max Verstappen, why things could get ‘spicy’ at Racing Bulls, and Carlos Sainz’s reaction to a disappointing weekend for Williams at the British Grand Prix. You’ll also hear their podium predictions for Spa and how wet weather could mix things up. Listen to more official F1 podcasts Drivers, in-depth on F1 Beyond The Grid [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Your questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed This episode is sponsored by Leesa - go to Leesa.com [http://Leesa.com] for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners. IM8 - give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/nation [http://IM8HEALTH.com/nation] and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. #im8health

F1 Explains: racing in the 1990s, snitching on Schumacher + unusual F1 records - with Damon Hill

How has F1 changed since Damon Hill won the World Championship? What happened to make him report rival Michael Schumacher to the stewards? Why does he share an unusual car number record? 30 years after his title-winning season, Damon joins Christian Hewgill on stage at the British Grand Prix to answer these questions and more from F1 Explains listeners. Lyndsey from Maine and Toby from Manchester ask Damon about making his F1 debut relatively late in life, and what his former team Williams need to do to return to the front of the grid. F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix Special guest Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Reserve Driver F1 Fanzone Stage | 1025 am | Friday 17th July Send questions to F1Explains@F1.com [f1explains@F1.com] - we could make you part of the show Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid - including Damon Hill [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Expert race previews and reviews - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed

Leclerc ‘transforms the narrative’ + more Mercedes drama – British GP Review

Tom Clarkson is joined by F1TV commentary duo, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and lead commentator Alex Jacques, to reflect on a dramatic British Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc capitalised on more misfortune for championship leader Kimi Antonelli to take his first victory since Austin in 2024. After such a difficult run of races, why was he back to his best and how significant is this win for Charles? Reliability issues mean Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25 over the last three rounds, but is he leaving Silverstone happier than George Russell despite the Brit taking home P2 and closing the gap to Kimi? Jolyon, Alex and Tom share their thoughts on George’s continuing struggles against his teammate and the team radio message from Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff at the end of the race.  Plus, the guys discuss why Lewis Hamilton might be ‘scratching his head’ despite securing a fourth podium finish of the season and gaining more ground on Antonelli. Listen to more official F1 podcasts Lando Norris on F1 Beyond The Grid [https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid] Your questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/f1nation [https://www.betterhelp.com/f1nation] Shopify: You put in the work. Time to get paid like it. Free trial at shopify.com/nation [https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshopify.com%2Fnation&data=05%7C02%7CCBrowning-Brant%40f1.com%7Ca64ee212d8a747a18f7308ded8f54ad6%7Cb792abe295a94aff9e3a4beb3206df89%7C0%7C0%7C639186745816943632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=o%2BS9PItQRCAHxjTL%2Fj8mbfzciP7vGf0019GgR7AXk2w%3D&reserved=0]Give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/NATION [https://www.im8health.com/nation] and use code NATION for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. Anthropic: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude at Claude.ai/nation [https://www.claude.ai/nation]

F1 Explains: Ask a Team Principal - with Ayao Komatsu

What makes one Formula 1 driver faster than another? How does an F1 team work out when and where to bring upgrades to their car? What happens when one team thinks an opponent has broken the rules? How do the 11 F1 Constructors vary in size? And what difference does that make to performance? Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu welcomes Christian Hewgill into his motorhome office at Silverstone to answer your questions about Formula 1.  DAMON HILL JOINS F1 EXPLAINS LIVE AT THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX 1996 World Champion Damon Hill will be joining Christian on the Silverstone main stage at 1020 BST on Saturday 4th July, so come along and watch if you’re at the race!