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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

Ranking Verstappen's FOUR World Championship wins! | How can Norris improve next season?

Jenson Button joins Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to review the Las Vegas Grand Prix where Max Verstappen won his fourth Drivers' Championship and George Russell claimed the win. They also look back at Verstappen's previous Drivers' Championship wins, and Button reveals what it was like to interview him after his wins in Japan, Abu Dhabi, and Las Vegas. As well as how Lando Norris can improve next season after competing with Verstappen this season. Thank you to our sponsor Dropbox, get...

Nov 26, 202430 min

Ted's Podbook | Ted & Craig headline Vegas!

Ted is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Craig Slater to discuss the latest news and talking points from the world of F1 and build up to the weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Nov 21, 202419 min

Vegas PREVIEW and how much do fans care about the constructors' title?

Sky Sports F1's commentator David Croft and 'P1 with Matt and Tommy' co-host Tom Bellingham join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to look ahead to the Las Vegas Grand Prix 'for a trip down the strip'. The team discuss whether Max Verstappen will pick up the F1 drivers championship in Vegas for Red Bull, the departure of F1 race director Niels Wittich with Rui Marques named as replacement and how much do fans care about the constructors' title?

Nov 19, 202443 min

Martin Brundle: The story of the gridwalk

Matt Baker is joined by motorsports legend and Sky Sports F1's very own Martin Brundle who shares his journey to becoming a commentator and reveals the single piece of TV advice Murray Walker shared with him. He also shares the secrets of the famous gridwalk, dicussess what his dream gridwalk would look like, and admits the real reason why he enjoys it. Thank you to our sponsor Dropbox. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Dropbox fuels the McLaren F1 team’s speed and performance by vi...

Nov 12, 202448 min

Is Max Verstappen the best wet-weather driver of all time?

Karun Chandhok and Bernie Collins join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to review a dramatic Sao Paulo Grand Prix where the weather shifted qualifying to take place before the race on Sunday. The panel analyses Max Verstappen’s outstanding performance and whether the Red Bull driver is the best wet-weather driver of all time after winning the race despite starting 17th. While also discussing Lando Norris’ challenges for the Championship in 2025 with teammate Oscar Piastri progressing well...

Nov 05, 202452 min

Ted’s Podbook | São Paulo Grand Prix

Ted Kravitz joins us from the Sky F1 team bus in Brazil to look ahead to the São Paulo Grand Prix, where plans are in place to mark the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death. Ted rounds up all the latest news and talking points from the paddock, including Verstappen versus Norris in the title-race.

Nov 01, 202424 min

Verstappen-Norris rivalry heats up in Mexico | Sainz’s perfect win, Red Bull’s setbacks, and what’s next for Perez?

Former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill and Sky Sports journalist Nigel Chiu join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to unpack a thrilling Mexico City Grand Prix. The panel dives into the latest Championship standings, examining Red Bull’s unexpected struggles over the weekend. They explore the heated rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Verstappen’s aggressive moves earning him two 10-second penalties for forcing Norris off the track and later taking an unfair advantage...

Oct 29, 202443 min

Is the 2024 Drivers' Championship over? | Lando Norris' 'controversial' penalty explained

Ted Kravitz and F1 content creator Tom McCluskey join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to review a drama-packed United States Grand Prix. The panel checks in on the state of the Championship as Max Verstappen extends his lead to 57 points and debate whether the title fight is still alive. They also discuss that ‘controversial’ incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, which saw the McLaren driver receive a five-second penalty for going off-track. Finally, they reflect on a success...

Oct 22, 202457 min

Ted's Podbook | Racing resumes in Austin

Ted Kravitz is in Austin, Texas to look ahead to the United States Grand Prix as F1 returns after its extended break. Ted's been speaking to the drivers as they gear up to take on the Circuit of the Americas and has all the latest news and talking points from the paddock.

Oct 18, 202418 min

"I think he can!" HOW Lando Norris can become F1 World Champion

Matt Baker is joined by former F1 World Champion and Sky Sports' own Jenson Button who discusses if Lando Norris can chase down Max Verstappen to claim the drivers Championship and his thoughts on team orders and whether McLaren need to put them in place. He also gives his thoughts on Liam Lawson's return to F1 in the RB to replace Daniel Ricciardo and what the drivers would have done in the Autumn break to keep them ready for the final run in to Abu Dhabi. Thank you to our sponsor Dropbox. Get ...

Oct 15, 202435 min

Guenther Steiner: How I built Haas and why the FIA are wrong to punish swearing

Matt Baker is joined by former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner who discusses how he built Haas from scratch and what he’s been up to since his exit. He also gives his opinion on Max Verstappen being given community service for swearing in a press conference. Also, he answers fan quick-fire questions, including who he would have picked for Haas if he was still team principal. Thank you to our sponsor Dropbox. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Dropbox fuels the McLaren F1 team’s ...

Oct 09, 202433 min

Coming up! A Guenther Steiner special

Coming up on this week's Sky Sports F1 podcast, an exclusive sit down with former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner. Tune in on Wednesday 9th October for the full sit down interview.

Oct 08, 20241 min

Why RB dropped Daniel Ricciardo for Liam Lawson

Anthony Davidson and Rachel Brookes join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to discuss the impact of Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from RB. They debate his replacement Liam Lawson’s chances of success in the seat and whether he can prove that he deserves a place in F1 next season. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton's recent comments, where he spoke of his lifelong battle with depression. Thank you to our sponsor Dropbox. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Dropbox fuels the McLaren ...

Oct 01, 202441 min

Was Singapore Ricciardo’s last dance? | Could Max Verstappen REALLY quit F1?

Nico Rosberg and Matt Gallagher join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to review the Singapore Grand Prix where McLaren claimed another win, edging Lando Norris closer to the constructor’s championship. With upcoming Sprint weekends on the horizon, the panel discusses the impact the format may have on Red Bull and its hold over the constructor’s championship. The panel also discusses whether the Singapore Grand Prix was Daniel Ricciardo’s last race weekend after the driver indicated it cou...

Sep 24, 202434 min

Ted's Podbook | With the fans in Singapore!

Ted is joined by David Croft, Anthony Davidson and dozens of fans in Singapore to recap the latest news from the paddock and look ahead to the weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Sep 19, 202421 min

Why Piastri's 'killer instinct' could cause a headache for McLaren

Damon Hill and Harry Benjamin join Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula One podcast as they look back at an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss Oscar Piastri’s brilliance after he fended off Charles Leclerc in a dramatic battle for the win and why his ‘killer instinct’ could cause a headache for McLaren. Damon explains the difference of being the hunter and the hunted when fighting for the world championship after Lando Norris took more points out of Max Verstappen’s ...

Sep 17, 202452 min

Ted’s Podbook | McLaren to prioritise Norris over Piastri | Verstappen’s cryptic response to Aston Martin link

Ted Kravitz returns with his podbook ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Ted updates us on all the latest news stories which include, McLaren’s decision to prioritise Lando Norris ahead of Oscar Piastri on team calls to help the Brit in his campaign for the drivers’ championship title. Adrian Newey was announced at Aston Martin earlier in the week and Max Verstappen shared his views on that news. The current World champion also appeared to not rule out a reunion with Newey in the future.

Sep 12, 202416 min

Bottas: The fittest driver in F1? | Valtteri reacts to Hamilton-Antonelli moves!

Valtteri Bottas joins Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast where the F1 driver delves into why he believes he’s the fittest driver on the grid while discussing his passion for cycling. Valtteri discusses what 2025 will look like for him in Formula One, with his contract with Kick Sauber ending at the end of the season. Bottas also discusses his former team Mercedes and their new appointment of Kimi Antonelli while sharing his reaction to Lewis Hamilton’s 'unexpected' move to Ferrari....

Sep 11, 202420 min

Explained: WHY Adrian Newey chose Aston Martin

Ted Kravitz and Craig Slater join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to discuss Aston Martin’s new appointment in Adrian Newey, the move's impact on his former team Red Bull and team principal Christian Horner, and why Newey decided to move to Aston Martin over teams like Ferrari and Mercedes.

Sep 10, 202449 min

WHY it's time for team orders at McLaren

Nico Rosberg and Natalie Pinkham join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to examine McLaren and their team orders after the mishap between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the start of the race in Monza. The panel also discusses Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's wins at their home races and Red Bulls' struggles with the RB20 after a few challenging Grand Prixs.

Sep 03, 202434 min

Ted’s Podbook | Driver changes, drivers championship & who has the fastest car in Monza?

Ted is back to round up all the news from a busy and hot paddock at the Italian Grand Prix. He chats about changes at Williams, reveals what the drivers have been telling him on media day, and discusses the latest in the 2024 drivers championship. All with added train sound effects! You can follow the Italian Grand Prix exclusively across Sky Sports this weekend.

Aug 29, 202419 min

'A bit alarming' - Why Verstappen is worried about Red Bull's pace

Anthony Davidson and the host of 'The Fast and the Curious' and 'F1 explains' podcast Christian Hewgill joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula 1 podcast to preview a remarkable weekend at the Dutch GP which saw Lando Norris produce a stunning display of pace to beat Max Verstappen by 22 seconds. They also question if Lando Norris' poor race starts could cost him the championship fight, after on a few occasions the McLaren driver has lost the lead on the opening lap, an...

Aug 27, 202452 min

Can Verstappen and Red Bull hold on? | Dutch GP preview and end of season predictions

David Croft joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula One podcast to preview the Dutch Grand Prix, as F1's thrilling 2024 season resumes. The two question whether Max Verstappen and Red Bull can hold on after the team have been under increasing pressure from McLaren and Mercedes this season. They also consider the potential candidates for the vacant Mercedes seat and finally question if Ferrari are set for a resurgence with incoming upgrade packages for Zandvoort....

Aug 20, 202446 min

Who are Alpine and Audi's new team principals?

Ted Kravitz joins Matt Baker on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Formula One podcast to talk about Alpine's and Audi's new team principals. They discuss Oliver Oakes and Jonathan Wheatley's journeys into F1 and how Wheatley's departure alongside Adrian Newey could affect Red Bull's chances of winning both championships next year.

Aug 13, 202437 min

Karun Chandhok - My journey into F1 | 'It's been an adventure'

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Karun Chandhok joins Matt Baker to reminisce about his inspiring journey into Formula One. From karting around his father’s workshop to driving in an F1 car, Karun Chandhok recounts the hard work and determination that earned him a seat in Formula One. Being one of only two Indian drivers to have challenged in the motorsport, Chandhok discusses the importance of his position and the changes that need to be made to see more South Asians making their w...

Aug 06, 202436 min

How McLaren became championship contenders with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Zak Brown

On this special edition of the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Matt Baker is at the McLaren Technology Centre as the team celebrate their 1-2 from Hungary. Sitting only 42 points behind Red Bull in the constructor standings, McLaren are now firmly contenders for the title. Hear from Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Zak Brown about the turnaround at McLaren and what they need to do to win their first constructor title in 26 years.

Aug 02, 202437 min

Why has Carlos Sainz committed to Williams? | Driver market predictions | Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull

Bernie Collins and Craig Slater join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to discuss why Carlos Sainz has chosen to commit to Williams and share their driver market predictions. They also react to the news that Sergio Perez will remain at Red Bull for the rest of the season. The panel also explain why George Russell was disqualified from first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after his car was found to be underweight

Jul 30, 202448 min

Ted’s Podbook | An eventful start to Spa!

Ted Kravitz is back to bring you all the news stories ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa! There is plenty to go over ahead of the final GP before the summer break, as the fallout from Hungary is still fresh in the mind. Max Verstappen gives his take on venting frustrations and Lewis Hamilton shares his thoughts on an interesting cooldown room conversation. Plus Verstappen being given a 10-place grid penalty.

Jul 25, 202413 min

Why McLaren need to be more RUTHLESS to win a Championship! | Was Verstappen's anger warranted?

Karun Chandhok and Tom McCluskey join Matt Baker on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast to discuss the drama that unfolded during the Hungarian Grand Prix from the controversial team radio orders made by team McLaren, Oscar Piastri’s first Grand Prix win and why Max Verstappen had a fiery and uncomfortable race. The panel also looks ahead to the last race before the summer break, the Belgian Grand Prix.

Jul 23, 202444 min
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