Fred Vasseur, Team Principal of Ferrari, discusses the team's thrilling 1-2 finish at the US Grand Prix and their ambitions for the Constructors' Championship. He shares insights into Ferrari's strategic growth and challenges faced by rivals like McLaren. The conversation highlights a pivotal wheel-to-wheel battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, raising questions about championship implications. Additionally, the team reflects on Lewis Hamilton's struggles and celebrates impressive performances from rising stars like Franco Colapinto and returning driver Liam Lawson.

Tom Clarkson and 1996 World Champion Damon Hill are joined by VCARB’s Liam Lawson ahead of his return to Formula 1 at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. How long has Lawson’s comeback been in the works? What do Red Bull expect of him in these final six races of 2024? Does he have his eyes on a seat alongside Max Verstappen next year? Also on the agenda, Liam talks about how Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko has prepared him for the sport’s extreme pressures and what it means to represent New Zealand in F1.  Plus, Tom and Damon discuss the challenges presented by the Circuit of the Americas, expected upgrades for Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari, and what Haas’s new technical partnership with Toyota means for their future. More official F1 Podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with Formula 1's biggest stars (including Liam Lawson reflecting on his F1 debut in 2023) F1 Explains - answering your questions about Formula 1 THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Shopify: sign up for a £1 per-month trial at shopify.co.uk/nation to take your business to the next level.

Jock Clear, Head of the Ferrari Driver Academy and coach to Charles Leclerc, shares insights on Leclerc's impressive 2024 season, highlighting the mental coaching that boosts his confidence. He discusses the rise of talented F1 rookies like Ollie Bearman, emphasizing the impact of advanced training and technology. Jock also advocates for increasing female participation in motorsport, addressing the challenges and the importance of mentorship. Expect fascinating tales from the heart of Formula 1’s driver development!

Christian Horner, the Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, discusses the surprising decision to replace the charismatic Daniel Ricciardo with rising star Liam Lawson. He shares insights on the mounting pressure leading to Ricciardo's departure and how this presents an opportunity for Lawson to secure a permanent seat. The conversation dives into the complexities of evaluating talent in Formula 1, compares driver performances, and reflects on Ricciardo's legacy, while also hinting at his potential shift to NASCAR.

Lawrence Barretto, an F1 correspondent, and Sam Power from Australia’s Channel 10 join to unpack Lando Norris's stunning victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. They discuss whether Norris's 20-second win was a message to rivals and a turning point in his career. Insights from Norris’s race engineer reveal the teamwork behind the success. The emotional implications for Daniel Ricciardo, possibly facing the end of his F1 journey, spark lively debate. They also highlight promising newcomer Franco Colapinto's potential impact for Red Bull.

Join Tom Stallard, Oscar Piastri’s race engineer, along with Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and ESPN journalist Juan Fossaroli as they dissect Piastri's thrilling Azerbaijan GP victory. Stallard reveals the strategy behind the nail-biting overtake of Charles Leclerc. They also analyze the dramatic crashes of Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz, and how Lando Norris's rise from P15 to finishing strong impacted the championship. Plus, discover how Franco Colapinto made history for Argentina in F1.

After more than 30 years in Formula 1, winning an unprecedented 25 World Championships with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, legendary designer Adrian Newey has signed a multi-year deal with Aston Martin to become their managing technical partner and a shareholder in the company. He’ll start work with the team in March 2025.  Why has Newey chosen Aston instead of Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton? What will he bring to Lawrence Stroll’s team? Do they have everything Newey needs to be successful? How will he work with Fernando Alonso? And is this the signing that will turn Aston Martin into World Champions? Tom Clarkson asks Aston ambassador Pedro de la Rosa all the key questions about a huge moment in the team’s history, before discussing the other big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. *** GO INSIDE THE MIND OF ADRIAN NEWEY, ONE OF F1’S GREATEST DESIGNERS Hear Adrian Newey talk you through his thought-processes when designing Formula 1 cars, how his passion for engineering began and why he’s had so much success on F1 Beyond The Grid with Tom Clarkson.

In the Monza paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi and 2023 Formula 2 champion Théo Pourchaire for F1 Nation’s review of an astonishing Italian Grand Prix that was won by Charles Leclerc in front of a jubilant Tifosi. How did Leclerc make a one-stop strategy succeed? Was this his best win in F1? What can we expect from Ferrari for the rest of 2024?   And how big a missed opportunity was Monza for polesitter Lando Norris and McLaren? Could they have tried a one-stop race as well? And should they have had team orders in place instead of following ‘Papaya Rules’? Plus, Tom, Davide and Théo debate whether Mercedes have given Kimi Antonelli an F1 seat too soon, after they announced that the 18-year-old Italian will replace Lewis Hamilton in 2025. *** THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... BetterHelp: With over 5,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Visit betterhelp.com/f1nation to get 10% off your first month. WATCH THE SPECTACULAR 2024 F1 SEASON LIVE Tickets for Austin, Las Vegas and the rest of the 2024 calendar are now on sale. Just go to tickets.formula1.com to book your seat now. CHARLES ON LEWIS + LEO: LISTEN NOW Charles Leclerc recently sat down with Tom Clarkson to talk about his famous first win at Monaco this season, having Lewis Hamilton as his teammate in 2025, his pet Dachsund Leo, watching Taylor Swift live and much more on F1 Beyond The Grid. 

Joining the discussion are Lando Norris, the star of McLaren who cruised to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, and Charles Leclerc, who secured a surprising podium for Ferrari. Jarno Opmeer, a Red Bull Sim Racing driver, and Greg Stuart from F1.com analyze how Norris dominated with a 23-second lead, leaving Max Verstappen perplexed. They also explore Ferrari's puzzling performance, Mercedes' fall from grace, and the upcoming talent of Jack Doohan at Alpine. A thrilling deep dive into the intricacies of F1 racing and team dynamics!

Formula 1 is back! Tom Clarkson is joined by De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren to discuss all the big talking points as the 2024 season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has won his home race three years in a row, but the championship leader is without a victory in the last four this season. Will he return to winning ways in front of the orange army? Or will McLaren and Mercedes continue their impressive form to end the Dutchman’s dominance in Zandvoort? Tom also asks Erik if this year has been Max’s best season in Formula 1 to date and whether his future in the sport lies away from Red Bull Racing.