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Mar 2025
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Join us and McLaren's Zak Brown in Austr...

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About this episode
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 on Saturday? You can come to the show
If you'll be at the race and have a question for Zak Brown, email it to F1Explains@F1.com - we might be able to make you part of the show

F1 Explains will return with a brand new episode on Friday March 14th

Be at a race this season!
Grandstands, general admission + hospitality at tickets.formula1.com


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