Best Dirty Air Formula 1 Podcasts (2025)

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Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes answers your questions + Miami live show news 35:50

5d ago35:50

35:50

He's a former racer who's now boss of Alpine. Oliver Oakes joins F1 Explains for another 'Ask A Team Principal' special. He tells Christian Hewgill how he deals with feedback from drivers Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, while keeping hundreds of team members working together. Plus, Oliver explains how he became a Team Principal in Formula 1 after sta…

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025 37:22

7d ago37:22

37:22

Christian Horner's print-outs, Oscar out Verstappened Verstappen, J-Lo's onesie, Brundle's lovely bum, Alonso's longterm 'plan' at Aston Martin and SO MUCH MORE as we get dirty on this week's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Flavio Briatore Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Crashing, downforce, drag + dirty air - Your questions answered by Laura Winter and James Hinchcliffe 30:53

12d ago30:53

30:53

How do drivers stay so calm when they’re about to crash? What’s the difference between a slipstream and dirty air? Why do F1 cockpits have small ‘windscreens’? How do you become an F1 presenter? And what exactly is the role of a driver’s press officer? Christian Hewgill is joined by F1TV main presenter Laura Winter and IndyCar race winner James Hin…

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Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 49:48

14d ago49:48

49:48

Do Red Bull suck now? Tech glitches, gridwalk creeps, George's space jacket, Helmut gets rinsed, Flavio's birthday and we need to remove the word 'mega' from the F1 dictionary. It's the Bahrain Grand Prix review done with Dirty Air way. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ask an F1 Team Principal with James Vowles (and surprise guest Alex Albon) 32:05

19d ago32:05

32:05

Drivers, sponsors, repairing crashes and making big decisions; Formula 1 Team Principals have a lot to handle. Williams Racing boss James Vowles answers your questions about his job. What does it mean when a team says they're focusing on F1's new rules in 2026? How does James deal with team mate battles? How are Williams supporting young women reac…

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Japanese Grand Prix 2025 39:49

22d ago39:49

39:49

The Japanese Grand Prix gave us happy Max, Ferrari Ferrar-ing, again, Albon became a man, an angry man, Hondas last race, again, and Hadjar's nuts. Lets go! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to drive an F1 car (and why Suzuka is such a challenge) with Pedro de la Rosa 43:40

26d ago43:40

43:40

190 mile per hour corners. Heavy braking zones. Twists and turns with no room for error. Suzuka, home of the Japanese Grand Prix, tests Formula 1 drivers' skills to the limit. But what are those skills? What are the 20 drivers actually doing with their hands, their feet, and their eyes, which allows them to drive so fast? Former F1 racer and Aston …

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The F1 boss group chat, podium picks + running a team - LIVE in Melbourne with McLaren CEO Zak Brown 25:31

1M ago25:31

25:31

What does the CEO of a Formula 1 team actually do? What happens in the F1 boss group chat? How are McLaren going to handle their drivers in 2025? Who decides who gets to go on the podium to collect the Constructors' Trophy? Zak Brown answered these questions and more on-stage at the Australian Grand Prix. Christian invited F1 Explains listeners Chl…

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Chinese Grand Prix 2025 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

Have Red Bull well and truly peaked? Is Lawson done for? Is Lewis actually rude to his race engineer? Does Alonso loathe his job? Disqualification galore, all this and MORE on this week's Dirty Air. And don't forget to join our brand new Patreon for a bonus weekly episode and more. So much more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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When F1 drivers move teams - with Valtteri Bottas + Jenson Button 31:06

1M ago31:06

31:06

A new car to drive. A new Race Engineer to talk to. When Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz move teams, they have a lot to learn. Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas tells Christian Hewgill about the challenges drivers face when switching sides, from learning buttons on their steering wheel to understanding the voices in the…

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Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 46:45

1M ago46:45

46:45

Louis Vuitton 2025 Grand Prix is Australia sponsored by Louis Vuitton was a wet Louis Vuitton race, heralding Lewis 'Louis Vuitton' Hamilton's first race with Ferrari, a team who love Louis Vuitton. Will Lando Norris win the 2025 Louis Vuitton Championship? Has Max Vuittonstappen finally succumbed to the peril of Red Bull Racing? This episode of Di…

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Rookie seasons - with Jenson Button + McLaren's Tom Stallard 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

Faster cars. Brighter spotlight. Higher pressure. A Formula 1 debut is a dream come true, but rookies need to impress, or their first season could be their last... 2009 World Champion Jenson Button tells Christian Hewgill the lessons he learned from his first year in F1 with Williams, what the 2025 rookies should try and achieve and the mistakes to…

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Writing F175 and Drive To Survive Review PART ONE 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

JOIN THE BRAND NEW PATREON HERE! Did you miss us? We're back with a two parter; Alfie was hired by the big wigs at F1 to write jokes for the infamous F175 launch, so strap in for all the behind the scenes gossip and we reveal all the jokes that were too hot for TV, and we review Drive To Survive season 7 episodes 1-4. Following episodes will come l…

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Join us and McLaren's Zak Brown in Australia! 2:35

2M ago2:35

2:35

Christian's just about to leave for the Australian Grand Prix, but before he goes he's got all the details of F1 Explains LIVE in Melbourne - with special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025 F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand 1130-1200, Saturday March 15th Got a ticket for the track o…

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Inside pre-season testing - with Oscar Piastri, Jack Doohan + Laura Winter in Bahrain 40:47

2M ago40:47

40:47

Formula 1 teams have one chance to test their cars before the 2025 season. With every lap, drivers and engineers learn more about their new machines. Why is pre-season testing so important, and how do teams get the most out of it? From Bahrain, Christian and Katie are joined by F1TV Lead Presenter Laura Winter, who gives us the lowdown on testing. …

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How F1 teams are getting ready to race - your 2025 questions answered with Lawrence Barretto + Ruth Buscombe Divey 41:34

2M ago41:34

41:34

F1 pre-season testing is just days away, and F1 teams are racing to be ready. What's going on inside their factories? How long does it take drivers to be 100% confident in a brand new car? How do strategists get ready for the first race? Plus, who do you root for - the driver or the team? Ahead of the 2025 season, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborn…

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Alonso, Sainz, Wolff + more - The Best of F1 Beyond The Grid 2024 1:22:38

4M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

On F1 Beyond The Grid, Formula 1's fastest stars slow down for in-depth conversations with Tom Clarkson. They reveal what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stories of the season and share fascinating insight into what life is like as a Formula 1 driver, Team Principal, engineer, designer, and more. In this end-of year special, Tom picks …

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Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie Bearman + Oscar Piastri's F2 preparation - The Best of 2024 47:18

4M ago47:18

47:18

How do Formula 1 drivers find the fastest way around the track? How do teams scout future superstars? Why is driving in F2 the best way of reaching the top? What really happens on the grid before a race? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by listeners from all over the world. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne have…

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The Final Dirty Air of 2024 1:05:36

5M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Dirty Air Live is this Sunday and London and tickets for the second show are on-sale here. We unpack the entire 2024 season, who finishes on top in our books, and all the cliffhangers for 2025, plus an exclusive interview with Bernie Ecclestone himself. Thanks so much for listening this year, you have one more chance to see us live this Sunday in L…

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Avoiding DNFs: how F1 teams keep their cars racing 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

'To finish first, first you have to finish'. Formula 1 teams can't score points, wins or championships unless their cars make it to the chequered flag. Reliability Engineers like Sauber's Laura Villadelprat work in the garage and the factory to keep the cars on-track and avoid the dreaded DNF (Did Not Finish). Laura explains how F1 teams know when …

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The Qatar Grand Prix 2024! 48:02

5M ago48:02

48:02

Buy tickets to Dirty Air Live in London here. Bernie Ecclestone is selling his car collection, Senna is out, and we review all the beef, the drama, the penalties, the threats, the crying AND the future of one Sergio Perez on this week's Dirty Air. This week's episode is sponsored by Halfords. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Pato O'Ward on driving 'amazing' F1 cars - in F1 Garage 24:02

5M ago24:02

24:02

F1 cars are out-of-this-world to drive, even for experienced racers. Pato O'Ward is a race-winner in IndyCar with Arrow McLaren, but when he jumps in a Formula 1 car as Reserve Driver for McLaren F1 Team, he's blown away. Pato joins Katie and Christian to answer your questions about the differences and similarities between Formula 1 and IndyCar - t…

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The Las Vegas Grand Prix! 59:03

5M ago59:03

59:03

Boyz II Men! Jared Leto! Gordon Ramsey! Bruce Buffer! Sylvester Stallone! Paul Mescal! Terry Crews! Also an F1 race and World Championship. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Formula 1 takes over Las Vegas 33:12

5M ago33:12

33:12

F1 cars are racing on the streets of Las Vegas at more than 200 miles per hour. It’s the most spectacular race of the season, and it takes months of work by a team of more than 15,000 people. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne are in Las Vegas to find out how Formula 1 takes over the city. Las Vegas Grand Prix VP of Sporting and Race Operations Si…

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Three Races Left! 51:06

5M ago51:06

51:06

DIRTY AIR LIVE SHOW - BUY TICKETS HERE Join us or one night only, live in London. An evening of live hybrid-charged chaos, comedy and more rule breaking than Abu Dhabi 2021. Get ready for ‘A Day In The Life’ live, guest appearances from the paddock, F1 Stand-Up, and a Dirty Air audience quiz! This week we delve into Checo's sponsors, Mercedes new F…

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Inside the F1 Pit Lane - with Bernie Collins 29:17

6M ago29:17

29:17

It's where pit crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won and lost. Katie and Christian step into the Formula 1 pit lane to put your questions to former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins. Bernie explains how the length and speed limit of the pit lane affects race strategy, why every team's pit box is d…

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Miami GP ticket competition: Christian + Katie announce the winners 8:55

6M ago8:55

8:55

F1 Explains gave listeners who attended our live show at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. the chance to win tickets for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Courtesy of the Miami Grand Prix, two lucky listeners have won a pair of tickets for the new McLaren grandstand, some exclusive McLaren merchandise and the chance to win a hot lap of the track with a profession…

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What really happens on the F1 starting grid - with Oscar Piastri's engineer + Gordon Ramsay 33:21

6M ago33:21

33:21

The clock is ticking. The starting grid is full of people - drivers, engineers, reporters and celebrities. Formula 1 is about to go racing, but there's so much work to do. What happens on the grid in the crucial final minutes before lights out? In the first podcast episode to be recorded on a Formula 1 starting grid before a race, Christian Hewgill…

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Brazilian Grand Prix 2024! 1:03:48

6M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

The world spun on its wet head this weekend in Brazil, so we unpack the ENTIRE Grand Prix. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Lawrence Stroll. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Strategy, slipstreams + sim racing - LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

Want somewhere to watch a Grand Prix with F1 fans, race against your friends and enjoy food and drink? Look no further than F1 Arcade! Christian and Katie recorded a special episode of F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. after the Mexico City GP Watch Party. F1 Arcade is open now in Washington D.C., Boston MA, plus London and Birmingham in the…

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Should Lawson Get Checo's Seat? 47:15

6M ago47:15

47:15

Did we just see Perez' F1 career end before our very eyes? Liam Lawson's middle finger, Max's penalties, Mercedes battle for not much, Helmut Marko is back and he's slagging everyone off again, Ferrari assume second position in the constructors, the Bearman/Colapinto love triangle, and Sky Sports F1 Vs. Dirty Air. There's just so much to unpack on …

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Ollie Bearman, Mika Hakkinen + F1 Explains listeners LIVE at the US Grand Prix 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

A Formula 1 legend and a brand new star took to the stage at Circuit of the Americas for F1 Explains LIVE. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne put your questions to 2-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver, Ollie Bearman. F1 Explains listeners Rachel from Austin, Texas, Michelle from Cleveland, Oh…

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Join us at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. this weekend! 1:37

6M ago1:37

1:37

Come watch the Mexico City GP with F1 Explains at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. Buy tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city On Sunday October 27th, Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne will be hosting a Watch Party for the race, and recording an episode of the podcast. Join us to watch the Grand Prix on big screens with amazing food and dri…

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F1 is Back! 59:24

6M ago59:24

59:24

Lance Stroll's foray into Fashion, Goatifi, Kamala, Mazepin, bye bye Fastest Lap point, bib adjustments, the soothing tones of Otmar Szafnauer, Colapinto ignores Brundle, George in the wall, Lewis in the gravel, Lando in the sin bin. THERE'S JUST SO MUCH TO GET THROUGH NOW F1 IS BACK... This week's episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Indiana Jones…

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An F1 driver's pre-race routine - with Liam Lawson 31:37

6M ago31:37

31:37

What do Formula 1 drivers do in the hours before the start of a Grand Prix? VCARB's Liam Lawson tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about his pre-race routine, and how he'll be preparing his body and mind to for his return to Formula 1 this weekend at the United States Grand Prix. Andy and Jess from the UK, and Kathy from California had their…

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Downforce + why F1 cars have wings - with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya 32:30

7M ago32:30

32:30

F1 cars race round corners at more than 190 miles per hour. Those insane speeds are made possible by downforce - the invisible power which keeps F1 cars on-track. Emel Cankaya is an Aerodynamics Specialist at McLaren. She tells Katie and Christian what downforce is, how F1 cars create it and what the front wing, rear wing and floor of the car do. S…

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Every F1 driver has a reason to be worried... 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

Is Max worried about Lando? Is Lando worried about Oscar? Is Lance worried about Newey? Is Albon worried about Carlos? Is Lewis worried about Ferrari? Is Checo worried about...well, everything? Every F1 driver has a reason to be skittish right now and we delve into why on this week's Dirty Air. This week's Dirty Air is sponsored by Red Bull Racing;…

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Overtaking, braking and qualifying - Stoffel Vandoorne answers your questions 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

What are the rules when F1 drivers go wheel-to-wheel? How do they know when to hit the brakes? Why do drivers wait until the last moment to set their qualifying lap times? Aston Martin Reserve Driver Stoffel Vandoorne joins Christian Hewgill (and Katie Osborne in voice note form) to answer your questions. Send us your questions Laura from Belgium, …

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Coaching F1 drivers - Performance Engineers with McLaren's Tom Stallard 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

Precision at 200 miles per hour. Millimetre-perfect steering, Millisecond-perfect braking and acceleration. That's what it takes to race in Formula 1. Performance Engineers help the 20 fastest drivers in the world to be their very best. McLaren's Tom Stallard, a former Performance Engineer, tells Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne about the incred…

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Danny Ric done dirty? 47:34

7M ago47:34

47:34

Look, this season has been SO good, we were due a s**t race. And boy was it. Has F1 screwed Danny? Should F1 drivers stop f**king swearing all the c**ting time? Let's get to it. This week's Dirty Air is sponsored by swear words Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Teammates, rivals, sisters: F1 ACADEMY drivers Hamda + Amna Al Qubaisi answer your questions 22:17

7M ago22:17

22:17

16 drivers in identical cars, racing wheel-to-wheel on Grand Prix weekends. F1 ACADEMY, the game-changing racing series for female drivers, returns at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix. Hamda and Amna Al Qubaisi are F1 ACADEMY race-winners, teammates and sisters. They answer your questions on staying calm under pressure, racing in different junior cate…

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Baku to the Future 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Piastri on fire, Carlos and Perez in the wall, Lando at the back, Verstappen in the middle, Will Smith in the paddock, Jacques is back. Baku was arguably the best race of the season and blew a hundred doors wide open so let's get into it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How the F1 season is scheduled - with Louise Young 39:44

8M ago39:44

39:44

24 spectacular Grands Prix in 21 incredible countries. A Formula 1 season is a world tour. How is it scheduled? F1 Explains gets the inside track from Formula 1 Director of Race Promotion, Louise Young. Her team is responsible for planning the Formula 1 calendar. They decide the order of races, negotiate contracts and work with promoters – the grou…

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New News Newey Renews But We All Knew This Newey News 39:54

8M ago39:54

39:54

Lance got the bestest early Christmas present ever. Join us as we prep for the Baku Grand Prix and celebrate the inevitable 2026 F1 World Champion; Lance Stroll. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Lawrence Stroll. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Damon Hill on F1 title fights - LIVE at F1 Paddock Club 27:35

8M ago27:35

27:35

What does it take to win the F1 World Championship? Is it better to be the leader or the chaser in a title fight? What changes when you become a champion? In a special episode, recorded at F1 Paddock Club, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill reveals all you need to know about winning the sport's ultimate prize - including how teammate rivalry goes beyon…

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Bye Bye Logan, Hello GREAT F1 58:36

8M ago58:36

58:36

Wave a tearful goodbye to Logoat Sargoat, but wave HELLO to a great race, a welcome to Kimi Antonelli, a temporary goodbye to Kevin Magnussen, and a fond farewell to the Red Bull era of dominance. All this and MORE on this week's Dirty Air. This episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Ticketmaster. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Bernie Collins explains powerful pit stops, strategy training + DRS tricks 31:12

8M ago31:12

31:12

Why is the 'undercut' pit stop strategy more powerful at some tracks than others? Formula 1 strategists make race-changing decisions under huge pressure. How do they practice? What is a 'DRS train' and how does being in one change a driver's race? Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins answers these questions and more in a quickfi…

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Was that a dull race? 39:03

8M ago39:03

39:03

Is Lewis regretting his move to Ferrari? Is Sergio f**ked? Was Max driving slow on purpose? Why is Jos mad again? Was the Dutch Grand Prix boring or is Lando taking charge of the championship? F1 is back and so is DIRTY AIR... This episode is sponsored by Uralkali. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Welcome back! 'A Day In The Life' Greatest Hits 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

You asked for it, you got it - we've spliced together our best special guests Jos Verstappen, Christian Horner, Lawrence Stroll, Rosco the Dog, Lando Norris, Dr Helmut Marko, Fernando Alonso, Toto Wolff, Charles Leclerc and Logan Sargean - for A DAY IN THE LIFE GREATEST HITS. See you after the Dutch Grand Prix. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted o…

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Keeping F1 teams healthy + injury-free - with Faith Atack-Martin 42:26

8M ago42:26

42:26

How does a Formula 1 team stay fit, healthy and ready to race? The team's Physiotherapist (or Physical Therapist) treats every member of the team like an athlete, helping pit crew members avoid or recover from injury, keeping engineers active and making sure jet lag doesn't knock mechanics off their game. Faith Atack-Martin from Combine Performance…

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