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 avoid.
Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer Tom Stallard explains how he and the team supported Oscar in his rookie season, and answers your questions about how new F1 drivers adapt to racing the fastest cars on the planet.
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F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025
- With special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown
- F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand
- 1130-1200, Saturday March 15th
