# F1 Explains: The Formula 1 Paddock

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Podcast: [F1 Nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-nation-442607)
Published: 2026-03-20T00:01:00+00:00
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It's the heart of F1, a circus of speed which tours the racetracks of the world. Drivers mingle with VIPs and engineers. Mechanics push tyre trollies past crowds of reporters and camera crews. Inside hospitality buildings, Team Principals meet sponsors and guests. To enter this exclusive area you usually need a paddock pass, but F1 Explains can get you in... Christian Hewgill is your guide for a tour of the F1 Paddock to answer your questions about what happens there during a Grand Prix weekend. Send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com F1 Nation and F1 Explains have teamed up for 2026 Get weekly race reviews and previews right here on this podcast feed Exclusive in-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The Grid Latest: How Jacques Villeneuve shook up F1 Coming soon: Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu on Ollie Bearman's future

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