Meg and Spanners return to discuss the newest Formula One show on Netflix, ‘F1: The Academy.’ They review the show as well as describe the elements taken from the original F1 show, ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive.’ They discuss Susie Wolff’s involvement, the status of the formula academies, and the optics of having a full female cast of drivers. They then dive ... Show More
Oct 1
Lando in Vogue, Leclerc and Russell Rumors, and R.I.P. Roscoe
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about news and rumors from around the world of F1, all before the final few races of the season. They begin with the big Lando Norris profile in Vogue, and what it might indicate about his future. They also talk about potential rumors of what may ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 21
Verstappen Takes Baku, a Williams Podium, and the Weirdest Qualifying Ever
Megan is joined by Spanners to break down everything from Azerbaijan, including a big win for Max Verstappen. They also discuss Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash (01:45), an extremely bizarre qualifying round (06:52), and the fantastic podium from Carlos Sainz Jr. (29:44). Host: Me ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2024
For the New F1 Fan (Bonus Episode)
On this week’s BONUS episode, Zoe is joined by her good friend, Fev, to discuss what it looks like to be a NEW fan of Formula 1. Fev breaks down her F1 journey, why she decided to become a fan, what it’s been like so far, who she’s gravitated towards and why, and SO much more. Th ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2025
Guenther Steiner on calming rookies, leading a new F1 team, acting with Brad Pitt + building LEGO - LIVE in Miami
How do F1 bosses keep the pressure off young drivers? What's it like launching a brand new team? Former Haas Team Principal and future star of the F1 movie Guenther Steiner answers these questions and more in an episode recorded live at the Miami Grand Prix. F1 Explains listeners ... Show More
34m 59s
Dec 2024
Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie Bearman + Oscar Piastri's F2 preparation - The Best of F1 Explains 2024
What really happens on the grid before a race? How do Formula 1 teams scout their future stars? How are drivers coached to go faster? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by F1 fans from all over the world.
F1 Explains takes your questions and find ... Show More
47m 18s
Jun 2025
Seeing Red(Bull): Simon, Crofty and Karun react to the Spanish Grand Prix
Simon Lazenby is joined by Karun Chandhok, David Croft (and not Jenson Button) this week...They discuss the biggest talking point of the weekend – Max’s crash with Russell, Oscar looking like a champion, a flattened Lewis, Mercedes, Hadjar, questions you’ve sent in and plenty mor ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2024
F1 News of the Week & “Drive to Survive” Rewind
On this week’s episode, Zoe and Hannah are going back in time to recap two episodes of “Drive to Survive.” But, before they do that, they touch on some F1 news of the week, including Alpine’s decision to stop using Renault engines in 2026, Christian Horner doing damage control, a ... Show More
58m 11s
Aug 2024
Fancasting F1 Drivers (feat. TG1F)
On this week’s episode, Zoe and Hannah are joined by the lovely ladies of Two Girls 1 Formula, Kate and Nicole, to fancast F1 drivers on popular TV shows. (Yes, this WAS inspired by that one AI Bridgerton x F1 Drivers TikTok!) If George Russell was an actor, what character would ... Show More
55m 8s