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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.

Exploring Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari in 2025, insiders reveal the long pursuit by Ferrari and what it means for Mercedes. Rob Smedley discusses the challenges ahead for Hamilton at Ferrari, exciting the F1 community with potential driver moves and team dynamics.

He’s driven some incredible races and broken records in an amazing car this year, but ask Max Verstappen what he’ll remember most about 2023 and he says something different. The triple World Champion made more history in Abu Dhabi. He and Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner reflect on a dominant weekend and their stunning season. Tom Clarkson has 1996 champ Damon Hill and Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa alongside him in the Yas Marina Paddock to review a race where crucial championship positions were decided for teams and drivers. After securing P2 in the Constructor’s Championship, Toto Wolff explains how Mercedes are remembering history as they plan to improve in 2024. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll looks forward to a safer winter than he had last year. Lando Norris tells us what McLaren need to change about their car for 2024. Williams’ Alex Albon opens up on why 2023 was so important for him personally, and the team’s new Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry assesses if Williams have what they need to take another step forward. Plus, we say farewell to Franz Tost at AlphaTauri, and congratulations to the winner of our F1 Fantasy league This episode is sponsored by:  Shopify: sign up for a one-pound-per-month trial period at shopify.co.uk/ nation Uncommon Goods: to get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/NATION