The F1 Show

Damon Hill, a former F1 world champion, and Harry Benjamin, a Sky Sports commentator, discuss the thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix, highlighting Oscar Piastri’s impressive performance against experienced rival Charles Leclerc. Piastri’s ‘killer instinct’ raises questions for McLaren, as the team navigates the dynamics of having two rising stars with him and Lando Norris challenging for points. They delve into the psychological tug-of-war between leading and chasing that shapes the championship, and the pivotal role of Andrea Stella in McLaren's resurgence.

Lando Norris, a driver chasing the championship title, discusses McLaren's strategy to prioritize him over teammate Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, shares his intriguing thoughts on Adrian Newey's recent move to Aston Martin and hints at future collaborations. The conversation touches on the competitive dynamics in Formula 1, with insights on performance challenges faced by top teams and an engaging preview of the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas, a top F1 driver known for his incredible fitness and love of cycling, discusses his belief in being the fittest on the grid. He shares insights on his contract situation with Kick Sauber and what 2025 holds for him in F1. Bottas reflects on Lewis Hamilton's surprising move to Ferrari and the implications for the team dynamics at Mercedes with Kimi Antonelli's new role. He also emphasizes the importance of personal fitness and his recent cycling endeavors, blending his passions in a high-stakes sport.

Ted Kravitz and Craig Slater join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to discuss Aston Martin’s new appointment in Adrian Newey, the move's impact on his former team Red Bull and team principal Christian Horner, and why Newey decided to move to Aston Martin over teams like Ferrari and Mercedes.

Nico Rosberg and Natalie Pinkham join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to examine McLaren and their team orders after the mishap between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the start of the race in Monza.The panel also discusses Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's wins at their home races and Red Bulls' struggles with the RB20 after a few challenging Grand Prixs.

Ted is back to round up all the news from a busy and hot paddock at the Italian Grand Prix. He chats about changes at Williams, reveals what the drivers have been telling him on media day, and discusses the latest in the 2024 drivers championship. All with added train sound effects! You can follow the Italian Grand Prix exclusively across Sky Sports this weekend.

Anthony Davidson and the host of 'The Fast and the Curious' and 'F1 explains' podcast Christian Hewgill joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula 1 podcast to preview a remarkable weekend at the Dutch GP which saw Lando Norris produce a stunning display of pace to beat Max Verstappen by 22 seconds.They also question if Lando Norris' poor race starts could cost him the championship fight, after on a few occasions the McLaren driver has lost the lead on the opening lap, and take a closer look at why Red Bull is struggling this season.Finally, they look ahead to Monza, which will see Kimi Antonelli make his Formula 1 practice debut for Mercedes and discuss how important that performance will be for the Italian teenager.

David Croft joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula One podcast to preview the Dutch Grand Prix, as F1's thrilling 2024 season resumes.The two question whether Max Verstappen and Red Bull can hold on after the team have been under increasing pressure from McLaren and Mercedes this season.They also consider the potential candidates for the vacant Mercedes seat and finally question if Ferrari are set for a resurgence with incoming upgrade packages for Zandvoort.

Ted Kravitz joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula One podcast to talk about Alpine's and Audi's new team principals.They discuss Oliver Oakes and Jonathan Wheatley's journeys into F1 and how Wheatley's departure alongside Adrian Newey could affect Red Bull's chances of winning both championships next year.

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Karun Chandhok joins Matt Baker to reminisce about his inspiring journey into Formula One.From karting around his father’s workshop to driving in an F1 car, Karun Chandhok recounts the hard work and determination that earned him a seat in Formula One. Being one of only two Indian drivers to have challenged in the motorsport, Chandhok discusses the importance of his position and the changes that need to be made to see more South Asians making their way into Formula One.