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F1 Explains · Sep 25, 2025 · 20 min

Alex Albon explains F1 night races, car numbers + helmet designs

How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 drivers’ life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet? Williams’ Alex Albon joins Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions. Get your question answered on the podcast Send your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.com It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there! Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com Listen to more official F1 podcasts In-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1, including Alex Albon, on F1 Beyond The Grid Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

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How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 drivers’ life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet?

Williams’ Alex Albon joins Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions. 

Get your question answered on the podcast

Send your voice notes and emails to F1Explains@F1.com

It's All To Drive For in 2025. Be there!
Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.com

Listen to more official F1 podcasts
In-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1, including Alex Albon, on F1 Beyond The Grid

Expert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation
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