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F1 Explains

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  • Your questions about Formula 1, answered by the experts. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill explore our favourite sport with F1 drivers, engineers and the people who make the sport work. You can send us a question! Record it as a voice note or write it in an email, then send it to F1Explains@F1.com For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation.
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  • The Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer

    The Safety Car - with driver, Bernd Mayländer
    Jun 6 2024
    It's there to keep F1 safe, and it can transform a race. The FIA Safety Car is sent out in poor weather or after a crash to protect marshals, drivers and fans. But there's more to it than meets the eye...

    Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne explore the secrets of the safety car: how the decision to use it is made, its purpose on-track and how drivers and strategists can gain an advantage when the SC is deployed.

    Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer tells F1 Explains about his job and the incredible AMG-Mercedes and Aston Martin he drives. Then, Christian climbs into the driver's seat to see the amazing kit the car has on-board.

    Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it
    Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.com

    Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:
    • How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124
    • LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
    • Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin
    • F1 race suits, boots, gloves + underwear - with PUMA
    • F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan
    • The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack
    • Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu
    • How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri
    • F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block
    • The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins
    • Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees
    • Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine
    • How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
    More Official F1 Podcasts
    • For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid
    • For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation
    Experience Formula 1 live this season
    Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seats
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    32 mins
  • How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

    How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124
    May 30 2024
    Cars that feel F1-fast. Racetracks that look real. Drivers in detail. EA SPORTS F124, the latest official Formula 1 game, is out on 31 May and it's more lifelike than ever. How do game designers bring the world of F1 to life on your console? Katie and Christian speak to two of F124's creators to find out:

    • Lee Mather - Senior Creative Designer
    • Casey Ringley - Senior Game Designer + Vehicle Handling Lead
    Lee explains how photos and radar are used to make sure racetracks look like the real thing. Casey reveals how the brand new Dynamic Handling on F124 and input from Max Verstappen makes the cars better than ever to drive. Plus, Christian tries to put himself in the game...

    EA SPORTS F124 is out on 31 May

    PEGI: 3 • ESRB: E • Mild Language. In-Game Purchases. Users Interact.

    Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it
    Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.com

    Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:
    • LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
    • Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin
    • F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan
    • The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack
    • Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu
    • How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri
    • F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block
    • The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins
    • Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees
    • Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine
    • How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
    More Official F1 Podcasts
    • For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid
    • For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation
    Played the game? Now see F1 for real
    Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com
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    40 mins
  • When strategy goes wrong, upgrades explained + how to work in F1 - with Ruth Buscombe + Bernie Collins

    When strategy goes wrong, upgrades explained + how to work in F1 - with Ruth Buscombe + Bernie Collins
    May 23 2024
    Grand Prix-winning strategists Ruth Buscombe and Bernie Collins are back with Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill to answer another batch of your Formula 1 questions.

    On the list this week:
    • Why do teams sometimes get their race strategies wrong?
    • How are car upgrades planned?
    • How do you become an F1 race strategist?
    • What do drivers do to look after their tyres?
    • What are the T-bars on top of F1 cars, and why are they different colours?

    Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it
    Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.com

    Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes:
    • LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners
    • Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin
    • F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan
    • The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack
    • Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu
    • How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri
    • F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block
    • The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins
    • Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees
    • Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine
    • How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows
    More Official F1 Podcasts
    • For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid
    • For race previews and reviews, head over to F1 Nation
    Experience Formula 1 live in 2024
    Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas and across Europe are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com
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    43 mins
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Informative and Lighthearted Pod on the Strategy and Technical Aspects of F1

I really enjoy this podcast as a newbie to Formula 1. There are some very informative and insightful details you pick up that you would otherwise miss as a casual fan. The hosts really provide some interesting aspects "behind the curtain" from actual F1 teams. There is also some funny lighthearted moments as the hosts have very good on-air chemistry when discussing aspects that might be very technical. I love this pod.

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