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Aug 2024
17m 49s

FAQs + Live show news

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About this episode
What are the most frequently asked questions sent to the F1Explains@F1.com inbox? We answer three of them on this summer break mini episode. 

Plus, Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill have news of F1 Explains live shows. We're coming to:

  • Dutch GP in Zandvoort - August 23-25
  • US Grand Prix in Austin - October 18-20
  • Las Vegas Grand Prix - November 21-23
Tickets to all three races and the rest of the 2024 season are on sale now at tickets.formula1.com

If you'll be there, let us know at F1Explains@F1.com, and you could be part of the show.

Send us your questions for the second half of the season. Thanks for listening in 2024 so far.

You might find your answer in a previous episode:
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