F1 Nation

F1 tech expert Albert Fàbrega and Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti discuss Max Verstappen's dominant win in the Chinese GP, Lando Norris's surprising podium, and Zhou Guanyu's emotional home race. Carlos Sainz's manager provides insights on his search for a 2025 seat, while Chinese journalist Frankie Mao talks about F1's return to China.

Damon Hill and Pedro de la Rosa discuss F1's return to China, potential advantages for Ferrari, Mercedes' recovery, and Zhou Guanyu's home race. They debate the 2025 F1 calendar and face off in a quiz. Topics include Shanghai Circuit predictions, F1 Sprint weekend, and the excitement of a Chinese driver performing in front of home fans.

Pedro de la Rosa and Damon Hill discuss Alonso's decision to stay at Aston Martin in F1, analyzing its impact on the driver market and team dynamics. They explore Alonso's pioneering race strategies and the positive effects of his presence in the sport.

Max Verstappen's dominant win at the Japanese GP, close competition with Sergio Perez, Ferrari outperforming McLaren, Yuki Tsunoda's historic achievement, and insights from McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella and RB reserve driver Liam Lawson.

1996 World Champion Damon Hill and Spanish journalist Jesús Balseiro discuss Ferrari's 1-2 in Australia, McLaren's pace, Mercedes' slow start, and Ricciardo's struggles. They also go head-to-head in a fun quiz on F1 Nation.

Carlos Sainz wins Australian GP after appendicitis, Leclerc comparison. Norris podium. Ricciardo struggles. Albon car swap debate. Verstappen's DNF reaction. Alonso's penalty. Racing drama and controversies. McLaren stability. LinkedIn job posting benefits.

Debates on the 2025 F1 grid lineup with predictions for top teams and drivers like Perez, Ricciardo, Alonso, and Sainz. Previewing the Australian GP contenders for podium finish. Quiz the Nation on Australian GP knowledge for some fun competition.

Debut dominance of Oliver Bearman, Max Verstappen's potential team move rumors, Sergio Perez's mindset shift. Insights from Jock Clear on Bearman's performance, Pedro on Aston Martin vs. Red Bull, and Jack on Alpine's slow start. F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff's take on the 2024 season opener.

The podcast delves into Red Bull's Bahrain GP dominance, the competitive order of the grid, and insights from Adrian Newey. They discuss Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz's performances, as well as Ferrari's struggle, Mercedes' race pace, and team dynamics. The topics also include Charles Leclerc's approach, Aston Martin and McLaren's progress, and Alpine's slow start.

Damon Hill, Natalie Pinkham, and Pedro de la Rosa join F1 Nation to discuss pre-season testing, potential contenders Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and McLaren challenging Red Bull, driver market impact, and a fun quiz segment. They analyze team performances, driver mindsets, and make podium predictions for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.