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Jul 6, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Austrian Grand Prix review: To penalise or not to penalise - that is the question
And just like that, the triple header is over! After the third race in three weeks, Damon, Natalie and Tom reconvene to pick over events at the Red Bull Ring - including those much debated penalties to Lando Norris and Sergio Perez. They also discuss Max Verstappen’s dominance, Lewis Hamilton’s new contract, Fernando Alonso’s bromance with George Russell and much more - including a few behind the scenes stories from the paddock. Plus there’s the latest instalment of Ask Damon, where The Champ answers YOUR questions - including one on the oldest car he’s driven. To get your question answered on the show, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Manscaped - get 20% off and free shipping with code F1NATION
Jun 29, 2021 · 54 min
Styrian Grand Prix review: James Allison unpicks why Red Bull had the edge on Mercedes
The Red Bull Ring lived up to its name as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen eased to victory over Lewis Hamilton in the Styrian Grand Prix. Tom and Natalie unpack how it all played out, and are joined by Mercedes’ Technical Director James Allison to discuss the Silver Arrows’ defeat and how they plan to respond at the same track next weekend. There’s also chat about Charles Leclerc’s driver of the day performance, Daniel Ricciardo’s homesickness, George Russell’s heartache and Fernando Alonso’s continued resurgence. Plus Tom and Natalie share some behind the scenes stories from Austria, including a potentially embarrassing moment for Lewis Hamilton! This episode is sponsored by: Sons - use code F1NATION25 to get £25 off your first order
Jun 22, 2021 · 56 min
French GP Review: Red Bull knock Merc off-balance
Merci beaucoup, Paul Ricard! Damon, TC and Pinks re-live a thrilling French Grand Prix and marvel at Red Bull’s winning strategy. Damon gives his take on Valtteri Bottas’ radio fury, Max Verstappen’s Turn 1 wobble and Mercedes’ chassis swap. The gang also discuss a great weekend for McLaren and try and get to the bottom of Ferrari’s tyre woes. With two races in Austria coming up, the team debate whether Red Bull or Mercedes are the favourites. Plus, why Pinks wants to swap lives with Yuki Tsunoda, DH compares himself to a Hollywood A-lister F1 and the trio answer your questions on dream Grand Prix locations and driver contracts in Ask Damon. If you’d like to put your question to The Champ, record a voice note and email it to askdamonhill@gmail.com
Jun 15, 2021 · 58 min
French GP preview with Alain Prost
It’s triple header time! Yes, this weekend the French GP kicks off a run of three races in three successive weekends, and Damon and Tom can’t wait! They discuss who the Paul Ricard track is more likely to suit: Mercedes or Red Bull, Ferrari or McLaren, and share some memories of the circuit. Then four-time world champion - and six-time French GP winner - Alain Prost joins to discuss Alpine’s progress and what it was like to be Damon’s team mate in 1993. And finally, Ask Damon returns with a musical question and more! To ask Damon a question, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
Jun 8, 2021 · 51 min
Azerbaijan GP review: Perez profits from Max’s misfortune
Fresh from his plane back from Baku, Tom joins Damon and Natalie to look back on a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix which saw Sergio Perez claim his first win for Red Bull after Max Verstappen’s spectacular exit. They pick apart all the drama of that accident, Hamilton’s error at the restart, Vettel’s brilliance for Aston Martin, Gasly’s elbows out duel with Leclerc and much more. Plus there’s another edition of Ask Damon, including questions on tech gizmos and reading material. To ask the champ a question, send a voicemail to AskDamonHill@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Manscaped - get 20% off and free shipping with code F1NATION
Jun 1, 2021 · 39 min
Azerbaijan preview: Daniil Kvyat and Fred Vasseur look ahead to Baku (and boxing)
After an off-weekend, TC and Pinks can’t wait for another action packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as they look ahead to this year’s race in Baku. They’re also joined by Alpine reserve driver Daniil Kvyat to discuss what it takes to do well at the street track, as well as who he’d fight in the F1 paddock... And finally Alfa Romeo boss Fred Vasseur jumps on to chat about the team’s recent progress, Antonio Giovinazzi’s growing star, and whether he’d give an F1 drive to a 17-year-old...
May 25, 2021 · 56 min
Monaco review: Charles’ pain is Max’s gain
Ok, so there wasn’t much overtaking, but Monaco still served up some great talking points - and Damon, Natalie and Tom are back to discuss them all! From Charles Leclerc’s qualifying crash to Mercedes’ off colour day and Max’s perfect weekend, they dig into it all. Plus there’s chat on Sainz’s progression, Norris’s continued excellence and whether Sebastian Vettel has finally found his mojo. And if that wasn’t enough, Damon answers another listener question, this time on the harsh realities of swearing in the cockpit. If you want to ask Damon a question, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
May 18, 2021 · 58 min
Monaco preview: Lewis, Max or someone else? Sir Jackie Stewart looks ahead to F1’s most famous race
It’s Monaco race week! TC and Damon are very excited this week as they preview the classic street race - especially when Monaco master Sir Jackie Stewart joins to discuss how to win in the Principality, and who might triumph this year. The Scot also hangs around for the latest instalment of Ask Damon, as the ‘96 champ fields your questions once more - and reveals why he turned down the chance to drive for Jackie’s team! If you want to ask Damon a question, send a voice message to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
May 11, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Spanish GP review: Verstappen wins the start, Hamilton wins the race
On this week’s show Damon returns to look back on an intense Spanish Grand Prix with Tom and Natalie. They discuss Hamilton’s 100th pole - and his response to Damon’s hyperbolic tweet about him! - plus the Briton’s strategic victory over Verstappen in the race. They also discuss that spicy start, Mercedes team orders, and TC shares some interesting behind-the-scenes observations on the title protagonists. Then there’s chat on Leclerc, Ricciardo and Gasly, plus reaction to the surprising thing that Tsunoda says is best about being an F1 driver. And finally, Damon answers YOUR questions in the latest edition of Ask Damon. To ask the Champ a question, however silly, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
May 4, 2021 · 42 min
Portuguese GP review: Hamilton takes charge – but will Verstappen hit back in Spain?
On this week’s episode of The Nation, TC and Pinks look back on the Portuguese Grand Prix and Hamilton vs Verstappen Round 3. Joining them (from an airport in the Algarve) to discuss how Hamilton bounced back from an early mistake to take victory is F1.com Senior Writer Lawrence Barretto, who also gives his views on Ferrari’s form and Raikkonen’s error. Then French journalist Julien Billiotte, for the country’s best selling motorsport magazine Auto Hebdo, joins to discuss Alpine’s upsurge in form and why everyone in France loves Pierre Gasly…
Apr 27, 2021 · 56 min
Portugal Preview: Gerhard Berger and Damon Hill share their Portuguese GP memories
After a weekend without F1, TC and Damon look ahead to the Portuguese GP with special guest, F1 race winner and notorious prankster Gerhard Berger. Together they share some of their most memorable moments and hilarious anecdotes from the race - including several massive shunts, a famous overtake and Ayrton Senna’s maiden win. Then they look ahead to this year’s race and the next instalment of Hamilton versus Verstappen, before another instalment of Ask Damon, this week with a theme of racing driver arguments. To ask your question to The Champ, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
Apr 20, 2021 · 46 min
Imola Review: The Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry takes another twist
Well, what a race that was! After a terrific Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Damon, Natalie and Tom discuss all the important issues - including the latest shift in the Verstappen vs Hamilton rivalry, and why we saw SO many driver errors. There’s also chat on Lando Norris, Ferrari, Yuki Tsunoda, and of course that massive shunt between George Russell and Valtteri Bottas. And it wouldn’t be an episode of F1 Nation without another round of Ask Damon! To ask the Champ a question, however silly, send a voice note to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
Apr 13, 2021 · 50 min
Imola Preview + The return of the Ferrari vs McLaren rivalry
On this week’s show TC and Pinks discuss whether this season will see a return of the classic Ferrari-McLaren rivalry, in the company of Felipe Massa’s former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley. Then Italian correspondent Davide Valsecchi joins to help preview the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, with the trio giving their podium predictions and more! Don't forget, if you want to ask Damon a question, send a voice note to askdamonhill@gmail.com
Apr 6, 2021 · 43 min
Who wins a Mercedes vs Red Bull season-long battle?
On this week’s pod, with Natalie on hols, Damon and TC take a closer look at the Mercedes vs Red Bull rivalry, and how it compares to Williams’ legendary battles with Benetton in the mid-90s. Then Pedro De La Rosa joins the boys to give his view on Alonso, Sainz and all things Spanish in F1, not to mention share some fantastic anecdotes. And finally we have another edition of Ask Damon, where the Champ answers YOUR questions... Want to ask Damon a question? Send a voicenote to AskDamonHill@gmail.com
Mar 29, 2021 · 38 min
Bahrain GP review: Was this one of Lewis Hamilton’s best-ever victories?
After a breathless F1 season opener in Bahrain, Damon, Natalie and Tom pick apart the big talking points - including Max Verstappen surrendering the lead back to Lewis Hamilton, and just where the victory ranks in Hamilton’s best races. There’s also chat on Norris, Ricciardo and Sainz, some more Yuki Tsunoda love, plus the second instalment of Ask Damon. Oh, and keep an ear out for a cameo from Sky pit lane reporter Ted Kravitz too... If you want to ask Damon a question, send a voice note to askdamonhill@gmail.com
Mar 23, 2021 · 45 min
F1 Season Preview: Is this finally Max Verstappen’s year?
On the first episode 2021, Tom Clarkson and new team mates Damon Hill and Natalie Pinkham preview the upcoming F1 season – with plenty of laughs along the way. Dutch broadcaster Jack Plooij joins to discuss Max Verstappen’s chances of dethroning Lewis Hamilton, the gang discuss Valtteri Bottas’s cheeky appearance in Drive to Survive, plus Damon faces his first fan question in the brand-new ‘Ask Damon’ segment. If you want to ask Damon a question, send a voice note to askdamonhill@gmail.com
Mar 19, 2021 · 1 min
F1 Nation returns on March 23 - and with an all-new line-up!
F1 Nation, your weekly 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 – 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham. Be sure to hit the follow button so you don’t miss an episode!
Dec 15, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Ross Brawn on a unique F1 year and the 2020 season reviewed in full
In the closing episode of 2020 TC and Alex welcome Ross Brawn to hear his thoughts on a year like no other (07:54) then Rosanna Tennant returns to review the season and set one last challenge. (28:25) Finally as Alex bids farewell to F1 Nation we hear both the highlights and the occasions when things didn't go to plan when making the podcast. (59:43)
Dec 8, 2020 · 48 min
Why Sergio Perez must stay on the F1 grid, Andrew Shovlin on Mercedes pitstop meltdown and David Tremayne on the 2020 season
On the newly renamed 'Perez Nation' Tom Clarkson and Alex Jacques relive an incredible F1 week. They debate if Mercedes might consider George Russell replacing Valtteri Bottas for 2021 (3:53) and hear why victory slipped away with Andrew Shovlin (12:12). Then there's a review of Sergio Perez's stunning last to first win, plus whether it will keep him on the grid for 2021 (20:57), finally hall of fame F1 journalist David Tremayne reflects on the strangest of F1 seasons (31:45).
Dec 1, 2020 · 38 min
'All our worst case scenarios at once' Dr Ian Roberts and Alan Van Der Merwe on facing Grosjean's horror crash plus James Key on McLaren's third place chances
TC and Alex are joined by Dr Ian Roberts and Alan Van Der Merwe to hear about making sense of an accident scene with every second counting, practicing for worst-case scenarios, how unseen footage detailed Romain Grosjean's escape after the 53g impact and why they’re not surprised Romain wants to return to racing (6:53). Then hear from McLaren technical director James Key as the team juggle three years worth of car projects at once. (21:49)

F1 Nation

Austrian Grand Prix review: To penalise or not to penalise - that is the question

Styrian Grand Prix review: James Allison unpicks why Red Bull had the edge on Mercedes

French GP Review: Red Bull knock Merc off-balance

French GP preview with Alain Prost

Azerbaijan GP review: Perez profits from Max’s misfortune

Azerbaijan preview: Daniil Kvyat and Fred Vasseur look ahead to Baku (and boxing)

Monaco review: Charles’ pain is Max’s gain

Monaco preview: Lewis, Max or someone else? Sir Jackie Stewart looks ahead to F1’s most famous race

Spanish GP review: Verstappen wins the start, Hamilton wins the race

Portuguese GP review: Hamilton takes charge – but will Verstappen hit back in Spain?

Portugal Preview: Gerhard Berger and Damon Hill share their Portuguese GP memories

Imola Review: The Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry takes another twist

Imola Preview + The return of the Ferrari vs McLaren rivalry

Who wins a Mercedes vs Red Bull season-long battle?

Bahrain GP review: Was this one of Lewis Hamilton’s best-ever victories?

F1 Season Preview: Is this finally Max Verstappen’s year?

F1 Nation returns on March 23 - and with an all-new line-up!

Ross Brawn on a unique F1 year and the 2020 season reviewed in full

Why Sergio Perez must stay on the F1 grid, Andrew Shovlin on Mercedes pitstop meltdown and David Tremayne on the 2020 season

'All our worst case scenarios at once' Dr Ian Roberts and Alan Van Der Merwe on facing Grosjean's horror crash plus James Key on McLaren's third place chances