Show Notes
Faster cars. Brighter spotlight. Higher pressure. A Formula 1 debut is a dream come true, but rookies need to impress, or their first season could be their last...
2009 World Champion Jenson Button tells Christian Hewgill the lessons he learned from his first year in F1 with Williams, what the 2025 rookies should try and achieve and the mistakes to avoid.
Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer Tom Stallard explains how he and the team supported Oscar in his rookie season, and answers your questions about how new F1 drivers adapt to racing the fastest cars on the planet.
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F1 Explains LIVE at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2025
With special guest, McLaren CEO Zak Brown
F1 Fanzone Stage, near the Brabham Grandstand
1130-1200, Saturday March 15th
Official Formula 1 podcasts Reaction to every race on F1 Nation In-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid
Experience F1 live in Las Vegas New ticket options, expanded grandstands and lower prices for 2025 Find out more at F1LasVegasGP.com
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