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Mar 2025
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A dream start for Lewis? | F1 Season Pre...

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Can Lewis Hamilton recapture his old magic at Ferrari? What can we expect from 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli?


Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, DC is joined by ex-teammate and former F1 World Champion Damon Hill to preview the most anticipated F1 season in years.


Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.


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Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

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