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<div> <p>Tom Clarkson is joined by ESPN’s Albert Fabrega and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli to reflect on Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona.</p><p>What does this victory tell us about Lewis after such a challenging first year with Ferrari? Why did their three-stop strategy get the better of Mercedes? And are Ferrari now a big threat to them in the title race?</p><p>You’ll hear reaction from Hamilton and Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur. </p><p>George Russell came home in second place, closing the gap to teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli after the Italian suffered a late retirement. But after starting on pole and being the lead Mercedes driver for the majority of the race, George was overtaken by Kimi late on before his DNF. So while George did make some much-needed progress, will he leave Barcelona worried? And how costly could Mercedes’ continuing reliability issues be in their season?</p><p><strong>Listen to more official F1 podcasts<br></strong><a href="https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid">Alex Albon talks making Williams history on F1 Beyond The Grid</a><br>F1 Explains explores the race start procedure - on this feed now</p><p><strong>This episode is sponsored by<br></strong>Leesa - upgrade your sleep with an award-winning mattress, designed and assembled in the USA<br>Go to <a href="https://www.leesa.com">Leesa.com</a> for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners.</p></div>

<div> <p>Five red lights go out and the race is on! The start of a Formula 1 Grand Prix is a high-pressure moment - not just for the drivers, but for the woman who controls the start.</p><p>Rebecca Lee is the Head of Single-Seater Operations at the FIA and the F1 Permanent Starter. She joins Christian Hewgill to answer your questions about the race start procedure. What are the rules at the start of a race? How does she keep everyone safe? Most excitingly, how does she decide when to push the button which turns the lights off, and send 22 Formula 1 cars into battle?</p><p><strong>Send us your F1 questions - we'll find the best person to answer them<br></strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]">Emails and voice notes welcome - [email protected]</a></p><p><strong>Listen to more official F1 podcasts<br></strong><a href="https://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation">F1 Nation's preview and review of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is on this feed</a><br><a href="https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid">Alex Albon talks making Williams history on F1 Beyond The Grid</a></p><p><strong>Keep up with the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix<br></strong>Follow @F1 on social media<br><a href="https://www.f1.com">Download the F1 app or visit F1.com</a></p></div>

<div> <p>Tom Clarkson is joined in the paddock by IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.</p><p>With Kimi Antonelli on a run of five wins in a row, and leading his teammate George Russell by 68 points in the World Championship, how is the pressure and expectation now changing for both Mercedes drivers?</p><p>The guys also discuss why they think Lewis Hamilton ‘has his mojo back’ at Ferrari and what Charles Leclerc needs to get out of his recent difficult patch.</p><p>Plus, as Alex Albon prepares to become the driver with the most race starts in Williams history on Sunday, what does that milestone tell us about Alex?</p></div>

<div> <p>Tom Clarkson is joined in the Monte Carlo paddock by F1TV lead presenter Laura Winter and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto to dissect a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix.</p><p>Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth win in a row, extending his championship lead to 66 points. What did we learn about Kimi this weekend? And is he proving to be a ‘generational talent’?</p><p>On the other side of the Mercedes garage, a drive-through penalty left George Russell out of the points. He says he’s ‘bamboozled’ by his recent struggles. So what’s going wrong for George? Where does he go from here? And is he fighting for more than just the title now?</p><p>Ferrari also endured mixed fortunes in Monaco. Lewis Hamilton scored his second P2 in a row, while Charles Leclerc crashed out late in the race. The guys discuss why Lewis is starting to gain momentum in the team and the ‘emotional rollercoaster’ Charles is currently riding, after announcing a new multi-year deal with Ferrari.</p><p>Also on the agenda, Isack Hadjar’s first podium for Red Bull, Max Verstappen’s retirement on lap 1 and more reliability concerns for McLaren. </p><p><strong>THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY...</strong></p><p><strong>Indeed:</strong> Get a £100 sponsored job credit at <a href="https://uk.indeed.com/hire/hiretoday">indeed.com/f1nation</a></p><p><strong>Saily: </strong>Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code F1nation at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to <a href="https://saily.com/creator/?coupon=f1nation&amp;utm_source=6404&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=104&amp;aff_transaction_id=102c533c9b8d24444c86381a91f10a&amp;aff_offer_id=104&amp;aff_id=6404">saily.com/f1nation</a></p></div>

<div> <p>Why do F1 cars need a pre-race warm-up? How do drivers master the streets of Monaco? Why does pole position swap sides at different circuits? </p><p>These are just some of the questions we're answering in our latest quickfire special. Christian Hewgill is joined by Alex Jacques - F1TV commentator and lover of Canadian cuisine. </p><p>Also answered: what do F1 drivers mean when they ask their team for 'more power'? What happens when tyres start 'graining'? Why is damaging a rear wing a race-ending incident?</p><p><strong>We love your F1 questions<br></strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]">Send emails or voice notes to [email protected]</a></p><p><strong>Tell us what you think of Official F1 Podcasts - you could win a Charles Leclerc poster<br></strong><a href="https://f1fanvoice.com">Answer some questions and find Terms &amp; Conditions at f1fanvoice.com</a></p><p><strong>More Official F1 Podcasts</strong></p></div><ul> <li>F1 Nation's Monaco GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe - <a href="https://www.podfollow.com/f1-nation">right here on this feed</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.podfollow.com/f1-beyond-the-grid">F1 Beyond The Grid has in-depth interviews with F1 stars</a></li> </ul>