F1 Nation

Julianne Cerasoli, a Brazilian F1 journalist and paddock broadcaster, previews a dramatic São Paulo Grand Prix. She explores Rafa Camara’s surprise home debut, his Haas rivalry with Ollie Bearman, and their Ferrari ambitions. The title fight gives way to a tense battle for P2 among Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell and Leclerc. Unstable weather, Ferrari’s team tensions, Liam Lawson’s future and a tribute to Alan Jones round out the conversation.

James Hinchcliffe, a Canadian IndyCar winner and motorsport broadcaster, joins the review of Mexico City’s drama. Kimi Antonelli’s historic championship, remarkable consistency, Senna comparisons, and potential legacy take center stage. Max Verstappen delivers a classic masterclass, while Ferrari’s rivalry, McLaren’s setup struggles, Lawson’s resilience, and surprise points for Bortoleto and Hirakawa add further intrigue.

Mario Andretti, the 1978 champion and motorsport legend, and Damon Hill, the 1996 champion and Williams star, answer fan questions live at COTA. They discuss F1’s explosive American growth, Cadillac’s ambitious new project, the Triple Crown, and whether driver instinct still beats data. The champions also compare their primes and revisit Andretti’s Pixar cameo and Hill’s unforgettable Pizza Hut commercial.

Diego Mejía, a Mexico-based Formula 1 journalist and broadcaster, previews a potentially historic Mexico City Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli stands on the brink of becoming the sport’s youngest champion, while Russell, Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc battle for second. They explore Verstappen’s Turn One mastery, altitude-fueled strategy questions, Liam Lawson’s resurgence, and future Ferrari-linked rivalries.

Formula 1 journalist Lawrence Barretto and former IndyCar racer and broadcaster James Hinchcliffe dissect Austin’s drama. They examine Kimi Antonelli’s commanding win and looming title coronation, George Russell’s Mercedes crossroads, and Charles Leclerc’s superb Ferrari podium. They also assess Red Bull’s struggles, Isack Hadjar’s fiery radio, McLaren’s narrow performance window, and Liam Lawson’s case for a new contract.

Jack Doohan, Australian racing driver and Haas reserve driver, answers rapid-fire F1 questions from the Austin paddock. He breaks down understeer, oversteer and car rotation, compares qualifying and race pace, and explains the art of downshifting. He also discusses jet lag, mental pressure, online abuse, recovering from setbacks and his ambitions beyond driving.

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques and former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer preview Austin’s title drama. They debate Kimi Antonelli’s championship path, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull resurgence, and whether drivers should defy team strategy. The pair revisit the Norris-Piastri clash, assess Ferrari and McLaren’s prospects, and discuss Rafa Câmara’s promotion to Haas and its implications for Ollie Bearman.

Zhou Guanyu, a former Alfa Romeo and Sauber racer now serving as Cadillac’s reserve driver, joins Molly Hudson, The Times’ F1 correspondent, for a close-up look at the frantic minutes before lights out. Explore reconnaissance laps, grid rules, driver rituals, final car checks, FIA inspections, ceremonies and the tense formation lap that sets the stage for racing.

James Hinchcliffe, a former IndyCar winner and motorsport analyst, joins Jolyon Palmer, former F1 driver and BBC analyst, to dissect Singapore. Max Verstappen’s dominant victory raises questions about Red Bull’s new benchmark status. The panel debates Charles Leclerc’s missed start, Lewis Hamilton’s risky VSC call, Kimi Antonelli’s opportunistic podium, McLaren’s Sprint collision, and Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls future.

Laura Winter, Formula 1 broadcaster and F1 TV lead presenter, joins Alex Brundle, racing driver, commentator and Le Mans podium finisher. They answer fan questions on why Grand Prix lap counts vary, how tyre allocations shape practice, and why teams differ in size. They also explore what practice sessions involve, how drivers and cars work as one, and Laura’s race-weekend fashion strategy.