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Step inside the high-speed heart of Formula 1 with the F1 Explains podcast, where host Christian Hewgill takes you on an exclusive tour of the paddock. This is the vibrant circus that tours the world, where drivers mingle with VIPs, engineers work alongside mechanics pushing tyre trollies, and camera crews capture it all amidst crowds of reporters.

Behind the scenes inside hospitality buildings, Team Principals meet with sponsors and guests in a space usually reserved for those with a paddock pass. Join Christian as he answers your questions and reveals what really happens during a Grand Prix weekend in F1's most exclusive environment.

 

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