F1 Explains Driving secrets, pit crew cookies, movie star cars + a Team Principal's toilet - The Best of F1 Explains 2025
Dec 19, 2025
Lando Norris, the 2025 World Champion and Formula 1 driver, shares insights on his unique driving style and his trick for popping champagne on the podium. Joseph Kosinski, director of F1: The Movie, discusses the engineering behind the Apex Grand Prix cars and how actors trained in real race conditions. Team Principal James Vowles sheds light on Williams' investment strategies and the humorous side of paddock life, including a chaotic moment involving his office toilet. Tune in for a mix of racing, humor, and behind-the-scenes stories!
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Driving Style Is Driver Personality
- Driving style reflects a driver's personality and habitual choices on track.
- Lando Norris frames style as traits like late braking, smoothness, or aggression that shape performance.
Use Thick Champagne For Podium Smashes
- Use a thick, high-quality champagne bottle if you plan to smash it on the podium.
- Lando warns against thin Prosecco bottles because they can shatter and cut your hand.
First-Ever Episode Inside A Garage
- The podcast recorded inside the Haas garage during the Miami Grand Prix, a first for them.
- Mechanics described the countdown calls, physical prep, caffeine shots, and 'organised chaos' before pit stops.