F1 Explains James Hinchcliffe on driving an F1 car + how Laura Winter prepares for an F1 weekend
Nov 14, 2025
Laura Winter, lead presenter for F1 TV and seasoned broadcast journalist, shares insights on race coverage preparation. James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar victor and F1TV expert, details his thrilling first drive in an F1 car and the stark contrasts with IndyCar, especially regarding tyre behavior. They dive into Cadillac's anticipated impact on F1 in 2026, the dynamics of personnel poaching among teams, and how presenters prepare for race weekends, highlighting their research and on-site strategies.
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First F1 Drive Left Him Awestruck
- James Hinchcliffe described his first F1 drive as an awe-inspiring, bucket-list experience.
- He praised the team's preparation and said the car's braking and cornering capabilities blew him away.
F1 Sophistication Surpasses IndyCar
- Hinch observed F1 cars are far more sophisticated than IndyCars despite superficial similarities.
- He emphasized the higher technical capability especially in braking and cornering performance.
Learn The Peaky Tyre Fast
- Hinch advised incoming drivers must learn F1's peaky tyre behaviour quickly.
- He warned limited practice time on weekends makes tyre management and rapid adaptation essential.