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Aug 2023
37m 18s

The most improved F1 team in 2023 is…? -...

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About this episode
F1 teams and drivers may be taking a summer break but fear not, F1 Nation is still here for your weekly Formula 1 fix. In this episode, Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, answer your questions about F1.  

Will Red Bull complete a clean sweep this season? Who can stop their record-breaking winning streak? Which team has made the most progress in 2023? Who will be Brazil’s next Formula 1 star? What’s it like to work at the pinnacle of motorsport? 

All those questions are put to the team, plus a few to test Damon’s memory of his career… 

To have your question answered on a future episode, send a voice note or an email to F1Nation@F1.com

Don’t forget to check out F1 Beyond The Grid – where Formula 1's fastest stars slow down and open up to Tom Clarkson, sharing untold stories and unrivalled insight. 

Got a question about how F1 works? Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill might have the answer…

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