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The F1 Show

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Join Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins and Ted Kravitz, plus special guests from the world of F1 and sport, as they bring you behind-the-scenes stories from the paddock.

They react to all the major Formula One news and events, and take on your most asked questions after every Grand Prix weekend. 

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Episodes

Ayrton Senna: The legend and his legacy, 30 years on

Thirty years on from the tragic deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger at Imola, here's a chance to listen again to a moving conversation between Simon Lazenby, legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker, and journalists Maurice Hamilton and David Tremayne. They pay tribute to the two drivers, talk about their memories of Senna both on and off the track and discuss the legacy the Brazilian has left on the sport.

May 15, 202446 min

'Mercedes are still lost' | Can McLaren challenge again? | Imola GP preview

Matt Baker is joined by Karun Chandhok and Harry Benjamin, Sky Sports F1 commentators for this weekend in Imola, to look ahead to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. They discuss whether McLaren can build on their brilliant weekend in Miami, can Ferrari get a victory on home soil, also discussed is the news that Jerome d’Ambrosio and Loic Serra have left Mercedes to follow Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari and the 30 year anniversary of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger tragic deaths at Imola.

May 14, 202434 min

Lando Norris WINS in Miami | Are McLaren championship contenders?

Natalie Pinkham and Karun Chandhok join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to review an eventful race weekend in Miami while discussing McLaren’s victory after Lando Norris secured his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix. Are there more victories to come for the paddock’s favourite driver? F1 Academy driver Abbi Pulling also joins the panel to discuss her performance in Miami after powering through with two race victories.

May 07, 202447 min

Ted's Podbook | Welcome to Miami

Ted reports live from the car on his way back from day 1 of the Miami Grand Prix where all talk has turned to Adrian Newey's future, after it was announced that he will be leaving Red Bull Racing in 2025.

May 03, 202415 min

Q&A with 2009 world champion Jenson Button

Matt Baker is joined by 2009 world champion Jenson Button for our latest pod. Button talks about his decision to race in the World Endurance Championship and praises Fernando Alonso for continuing to excel in Formula One at the age of 42. Adrian Newey's departure from Red Bull is discussed and Max Verstappen's future with the team is also debated. Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is on the agenda and they also comment on whether four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will return to the sport....

Apr 30, 202433 min

Can McLaren catch Red Bull within 12 months? More Horner and Wolff drama | Chinese GP Review

Matt Baker is joined by David Croft and Christian Hewgill to look back at the action from the Chinese Grand Prix where Max Verstappen secured yet another win, with an impressive Lando Norris finishing second in Shanghai. We discuss whether McLaren can catch Red Bull within 12 months and break down the drama between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner, as they continue to clash over Max Verstappen's future.

Apr 23, 202458 min

Ted's Podbook | Back in Shanghai

Ted Kravitz is with David Croft to look ahead to the weekend's Chinese Grand Prix as F1 returns to Shanghai after a five year hiatus.

Apr 18, 202419 min

WHY are drivers worried about the Chinese Grand Prix?

Craig Slater and Bernie Collins join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 podcast to preview the Chinese Grand Prix as Formula One returns to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year break. The panel discusses the circuit's challenges and the change in format with it being a Sprint weekend. Craig Slater also brings updates from the paddock and the Andretti factory as the hope for a 2026 debut continues. As well as discussing Fernando Alonso’s renewal at Aston Martin.

Apr 16, 202439 min

‘You have to be really concerned about this’ | Why 2026 is a CRITICAL year for F1

Matt Baker is joined by Karun Chandhok and Martin Brundle for our latest pod to review the phenomenal Japanese Grand Prix and the driver who dominated the Suzuka Circuit, Max Verstappen. The panel also discusses why the 2026 regulation changes are critical for the sport, and who the movers and shakers are in the driver market. As well as looking ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix where Formula One last visited in 2019.

Apr 09, 202438 min

Ted's Podbook | Springtime in Suzuka

Ted Kravitz is in Suzuka to look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix which has been brought forward this year into cherry blossom season! Ted's been speaking to all the teams to find out how determined Red Bull are to strike back after Australia, whether Ferrari can challenge for the win again, how Mercedes are battling to improve their car and much more...

Apr 04, 202421 min

How to train a World Champion | Max Verstappen's ex-physio and coach explains all

Matt Baker is joined by Max Verstappen's ex physio and fitness coach, Brad Scanes, who gives the inside scoop on how to train a 3-time World Champion. He also reveals what goes on behind the scenes, from doing his laundry, to being 'part of the Verstappen family', and some of the 'mind games' he'll play, all in which contribute to the Red Bull driver's success. Brad also dicusses what might give Max Verstappen burnout in his career and also predicts what could his future look like in Formula 1...

Apr 02, 202442 min

Sainz wins in Oz... Is he F1's most underrated driver? | Was a VSC the right call after Russell's crash?

Matt Baker is joined by Bernie Collins and Matt Gallagher to look back at the action from the Australian Grand Prix where Ferrari's Carlos Sainz picked up the win after Max Verstappen was forced to retire early on. We discuss whether the Spaniard is F1's most underrated driver, whether the race was a missed opportunity for McLaren and Lando Norris, and whether a virtual safety car was the right call after George Russell's late crash.

Mar 25, 202452 min

The TRUTH behind being a F1 simulator driver | Ant Davidson Q&A

Matt Baker is joined by Anthony Davidson for our latest pod as they look ahead to this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. Davidson discusses his role as a F1 simulator driver for Mercedes and what it involves on a typical race weekend. They answer your questions on a range of topics including whether older drivers are struggling for confidence with the new cars and the reason behind Alpine’s downfall in performance this year. They finish by discussing the limited practice sessions rookie drivers g...

Mar 19, 202429 min

How good was Ollie Bearman’s F1 debut? | Liam Lawson talks future aspirations

Matt Baker, Ted Kravitz and Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson join for our latest pod. They praise Ollie Bearman, who deputised for Carlos Sainz, for his impressive F1 debut with Ferrari. Lawson discusses his experience with this year's Red Bull car and Max Verstappen's recent dominance is talked about. They ask if anyone can catch Red Bull this season and Lawson outlines his future aspirations in the sport. They finish by previewing the Australian Grand Prix, in which Verstappen will look to ...

Mar 11, 202452 min

HOW did Red Bull get SO FAR AHEAD in 2024? | 'He's in a race of his own'

Matt Baker is joined by David Croft, Naomi Schiff and Simon Lazenby to discuss all things Bahrain. They analyse why Red Bull are so far ahead already, and if we could see the end of their domination this season. They also look at what might have caused some tension at RB, after Yuki Tsunoda raged at team orders to swap with teammate Daniel Ricciardo. And finally, they review driver rumours and how different the grid could look in the 2025/26 season with many contracts coming to an end....

Mar 04, 202442 min

Ted's Podbook | Horner cleared and Red Bull in the driving seat

The 2024 season is about to get underway, so Ted Kravitz takes you behind the scenes - and back on the Sky F1 bus - at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Christian Horner has been cleared to continue his role at Red Bull, but all the talk is about who can catch double World Champion Max Verstappen.

Feb 28, 202426 min

Are Red Bull unstoppable again this year? | The big season preview!

Matt Baker, Natalie Pinkham, Karun Chandhok and F1 content creator Tommo join for our first pod of the new season. They debate if anyone can beat Max Verstappen and who will be Red Bull's closest challengers this year. Lewis Hamilton's final season with Mercedes is talked about as well as who could replace him at the team. Lando Norris' hopes at McLaren are dissected before the other teams are discussed in detail. They finish by answering questions that have been sent in from the fans....

Feb 27, 20241 hr 2 min

Secrets of Success: Toto Wolff

Welcome to another bonus episode on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast feed. This is an episode of the Secrets of Success podcast in which former England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain chats with some of the most successful people in sport to find out how the motivate and inspire their teams to succeed at the highest level. His guest today is Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff. Wolff talks about how he ended up in Formula One after some difficult moments in his childhood - moments which he says helped ...

Jan 31, 202444 min

Secrets of Success: Christian Horner

Welcome to a bonus episode on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast feed. This is the fifth episode of Secrets of Success - a series in which former England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain speaks to some of the most successful people in sport about how they manage, motivate and inspire their teams to perform at the highest level. Today, Nasser is joined by Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner. Horner tells us about how he was able to persuade his team members to believe they could challenge and compete...

Jan 03, 202450 min

Sky Sports F1 previews Sky Original 'Ferrari'

Sky Sports F1's Naomi Schiff, Martin Brundle and Simon Lazenby join Matthew Baker to preview the Sky Original film: 'Ferrari', which tells the story of the team's founder, Enzo, featuring actors Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz, Patrick Dempsey, directed by Michael Mann. 'Ferrari,' a Sky Original film, in cinemas from Boxing Day in the UK&I, and available in cinemas around the world throughout December.

Dec 19, 202312 min

Q&A with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner

This week, Matt Baker is joined by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner for a special Q&A. He discusses Red Bull Christmas party plans, beach run-ins with Daniel Ricciardo and reveals Max Verstappen's biggest secret... of being a Tom Jones fan! Horner also explains how he and rival Toto Wolff created one of the most viral photos in the paddock. Finally, in end-of-season fashion, he makes his New Year resolutions for the team, including hopes for Sergio Perez to improve next season in qua...

Dec 07, 202328 min

Season REVIEW - Our best moments of 2023!

Matt Baker is joined for the final podcast of the season by Ted Kravitz, Karun Chandhok and Bernie Collins. They discuss Max Verstappen's dominance, which saw the Red Bull driver win his third straight world title. They debate which drivers have impressed them this year and ask how much longer Fernando Alonso will be in Formula One. They also talk about their favourite race of 2023 and the feel-good moment of the season.

Nov 28, 202341 min