F1 Nation

What role do CEO's play in signing drivers? How is the position of sponsor logos on cars and team kit decided? Who decides a team’s colours? 
McLaren CEO Zak Brown joins Christian Hewgill in the F1 paddock to answer your questions about the role of an F1 CEO.
Zak explains what his days look like away from the track and during Grand Prix weekends, including what he does on the pitwall during sessions, and how his responsibilities differ to those of Team Principal Andrea Stella.
Plus, Zak tells the story of how he ended up becoming McLaren CEO.

Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli joins Tom Clarkson in the Interlagos paddock to look ahead to this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Julianne tells us what we can expect from Haas Brazilian driver Rafa Camara ahead of his unexpected Formula 1 debut at home, how Rafa's been preparing for his first Grand Prix and how he’ll fare against teammate Ollie Bearman in their fight for a Ferrari seat.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest World Champion in F1 history last time out in Mexico City. Now that he’s sealed the title, will we see a different Kimi for the rest of the season?
Tom and Julianne also discuss the battle for P2 in the Drivers’ Championship, with just 16 points separating Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Charles Leclerc going into the final four races.
And finally, we pay tribute to 1980 World Champion Alan Jones, who has passed away at the age of 80.
Listen to more official F1 podcasts
2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg on F1 Beyond The Grid
McLaren CEO Zak Brown answers your questions on F1 Explains

This episode is sponsored by AWS - Global AI Partner of Formula 1
As Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest F1 World Champion in history, Tom Clarkson and James Hinchcliffe review the Mexico City Grand Prix.
9th place would have been enough for Antonelli to take the title, but he fought his way to the podium. What does that say about his character? Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton lifted the new champion onto their shoulders on the rostrum. Could Kimi go on to challenge their incredible records?
Race-winner Verstappen showed all his speed and composure to take the victory. What was key to him taking the lead, and is the momentum with him ahead of 2027?
After the Ferraris went wheel-to-wheel, Lewis Hamilton wants 'serious talks'. TC and Hinch assess the situation at the Scuderia and ask what can be done to bring harmony between Hamilton and Leclerc?
How is George Russell feeling now his teammate is officially champion? Does his 2027 title challenge begin in Brazil next week?
Elsewhere there's praise for Liam Lawson after another points finish and we hail Haas stand-in Ryo Hirakawa for a scoring a point on his Grand Prix debut.
This episode is sponsored by

Claude
The AI for problem-solvers. Hand off the tedious work to Claude. Try it on any paid plan at Claude.ai/nation

Shopify
If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, go to shopify.com/nation to start your free trial

Their names are on the F1 World Championship trophy, now they're answering F1 Explains listener questions! 1978 and 1996 title-winners Mario Andretti and Damon Hill joined us for a special legends live show at Circuit of the Americas.
Mario and Damon tell Christian Hewgill about the incredible growth of F1 in the USA, then listeners Nick and Brian take the stage to ask questions about winning in different forms of motorsport, data vs driving instinct and Mario's movie career...
Get your questions answered by an F1 expert
Email F1Explains@F1.com
Follow the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026
Race previews and reviews on F1 Nation
Daniel Ricciardo opens up about life after F1
Listen now on F1 Beyond The Grid

With Kimi Antonelli two points away from becoming the youngest World Champion in F1 history, Tom Clarkson and broadcaster Diego Mejía preview the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Can anyone delay Kimi's coronation? Perhaps one of the drivers in contention for P2 in the championship - George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, or Charles Leclerc? Verstappen is a 'turn one specialist' in Mexico, but might the high altitude favour the Ferrari drivers? Why are the final races of 2026 so important for Russell and anyone else hoping to mount a title challenge in 2027?
Tom and Diego also hail Liam Lawson's impressive season at Racing Bulls, look forward to a future teammate battle between Ollie Bearman and Rafael Câmara at Haas and discuss a new Cadillac deal for home hero Sergio Perez ahead of his 300th Grand Prix.
Follow the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2026
Watch live on Apple TV in the US, F1TV in selected countries or your national F1 broadcaster
Highlights and updates all weekend on the F1 app and YouTube channel
Daniel Ricciardo opens up about life after F1
Listen now on F1 Beyond The Grid

Ask a question, get an expert answer
Listen to F1 Explains right here on the F1 Nation podcast feed