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F1 Nation is the go-to weekly review podcast for every F1 fan, whether you are an F1Newbie or a dedicated follower…

F1 Nation, the weekly podcast delivering a dose of light-hearted F1 chat and fun, returns for a new season on March 23. And this year there’s a new presenting crew!

Tom Clarkson returns with two new co-hosts – none other than 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham.

Each week they’ll discuss what’s been happening in the world of F1, bringing on friends and guests, telling anecdotes and sharing stories. Listeners will also have the chance to pitch questions to the team in their “Ask the Nations” segment.

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F1 Podcast: Lift & Coast brings you closer to the track with hot debates, post-race recap, driver breakdowns and season predictions.

Aside from breaking down race weekend, you will often hear this F1 podcast debating who’s the greatest driver, Michael Schumacher or Lewis Hamilton?

We follow the battle between Mercedes and Red Bull and discuss the promise of the upcoming salary cap era and how its positioned to level the playing field for all the constructors.

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Seb’s biggest supporter, Lando’s lost win + Carlos’ dream – The Best Of 2022

Reflections from Ricciardo. Stories from Susie Wolff. Memories from Mansell. On F1 Beyond The Grid, the sport’s fastest stars slow down and open up in feature-length conversations with Tom Clarkson.

In this end-of-year special, Tom chooses his highlights from 2022. Daniel Ricciardo lifted the lid on his McLaren struggles. Legendary designer Steve Nichols remembered triple World Champion Ayrton Senna’s first drive in his 1980s McLaren ‘wonder car’. Sebastian Vettel talked about his strongest ally and his most talented teammate.

The clips in this episode come from the full episodes listed below. Thank you for listening in 2022. F1 Beyond The Grid will return in 2023.

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Toto Wolff: falling behind, fighting back

He’s led Mercedes to 115 race wins in Formula 1, but Toto Wolff is only focused on the next victory.

The Silver Arrows stumbled in 2022. They learned lessons while they were down and scored a late-season win to fire them up for 2023. Toto tells Tom Clarkson how a difficult year will benefit the team in future.

He explains how the performance of George Russell, the leadership of Lewis Hamilton, the legacy of Niki Lauda and Toto’s own influence will be key ingredients in Mercedes recovery. ‘The days we lose are the days our competitors will regret, because we learn the most’, says Toto. It sounds like he’s already racing for that next win…

Daniel Ricciardo: not done with F1

He won’t be racing in 2023, but Daniel Ricciardo is thinking further ahead. Why is returning to Red Bull as Third Driver the best thing for a driver with 8 Grand Prix wins to his name?

In this in-depth interview with Tom Clarkson, Daniel explores his decision to spend a season off the track and how he hopes it will boost his career and life outside racing. ‘I don’t feel completely done’, he says of his future in F1. ‘I think I’ll want to get back on the grid, but time will tell’.

Daniel reflects on why he left Red Bull in 2018, details his struggles at McLaren and explains how age, pressure, confidence and rest affect his performance. He also lays out his to-do list for his year time from racing, including a very big ride on a very small motorbike…

It’s the podcast you’ve been waiting to hear – a long chat with newly-named Red Bull Racing third driver for 2023, Daniel Ricciardo.

Daniel joins hosts Matt Clayton and Michael Lamonato to talk about the emotions of returning to the team he left in 2018 (02:14), interest from Mercedes (07:07), the difficulties of seeing out his time at McLaren after being sacked (13:13), not trusting his instincts over his two years at McLaren (15:32), the awkwardness of fellow Australian Oscar Piastri taking his seat (19:25), falling out of love with aspects of F1® (22:49) and why missing the thrill of competition could dictate his return (31:48).

Guenther Steiner: maverick making big moves

 ‘I do this with passion. I like to work hard’. Guenther Steiner, Haas’ straight-talking Team Principal, has had plenty of hard work to do this year.

From finding a new driver on the eve of the 2022 season to replacing Mick Schumacher with Nico Hulkenberg for 2023, Steiner has made big calls to help Haas make big moves. In great detail, he talks Tom Clarkson through his decisions and how they’ll drive the team towards its goals.

Guenther also gives his views on his fame, management style and even his merchandise. Plus, insight into how F1’s smallest team go about their business, memories of a historic pole position in Brazil and reflections on Romain Grosjean’s Bahrain crash.

15 for Max, Charles seals 2nd, Seb says goodbye – Abu Dhabi GP review

A dominant Max Verstappen win – in Abu Dhabi and in 2022 as a whole. The World Champion signed off in style, and behind him there’s plenty to talk about. Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and Damon Hill round up the season finale and Verstappen’s victory.

Ferrari sealed 2nd in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship, and test driver Marc Gene sets out the team’s targets during the off-season. Otmar Szafnaeur celebrates Alpine securing P4 in the Constructors’ Championship and talks Gasly, Ocon and Alonso.

At Mercedes, George Russell, Toto and Susie Wolff set their sights on a stronger 2023. We pay tribute to Sebastian Vettel at his final race and consider the future for F1’s other outgoing drivers, Daniel Ricciardo, Nicholas Latifi, and Mick Schumacher.

Alex Albon looks back at the 2022 season and the drivers’ dinner in Abu Dhabi, plus we get an update on his golfing skills.

Sebastian Vettel: around the next corner

‘I’ve thought about this so much, and it feels so right’. Sebastian Vettel is ready to say farewell to Formula 1.

In a final in-depth interview with Tom Clarkson, Sebastian looks back at his entire F1 career: how he dealt with winning and losing, his rivalries and friendships with champions and teammates, and the races and moments that shaped him. He explains how ‘feeling loved’ fuelled his success, and what he’ll miss about life in F1.

Sebastian also looks ahead – beyond his final chequered flag in Abu Dhabi – to what’s around the next corner.