A Formula 1 legend and a brand new star took to the stage at Circuit of the Americas for F1 Explains LIVE. Christian Hewgill and Katie Osborne put your questions to 2-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen, and Ferrari Academy Driver and 2025 Haas F1 Team Driver, Ollie Bearman.

F1 Explains listeners Rachel from Austin, Texas, Michelle from Cleveland, Ohio, Erin from Los Angeles, California and Ryan and Daniel from New Zealand asked Mika and Ollie questions about how Ferrari spotted Ollie, how to be fast at your next karting party and how drivers gain confidence.

NBA star and F1 fan Sidy Cissoko of the San Antonio Spurs got his question answered too!

And, Katie and Christian had a very special surprise for two McLaren fans who travelled from the other side of the world to see the show.

You can be part of the podcast! Send your questions to [email protected]

Special thanks to Ella Clarke and Mark Jones 

F1 Explains LIVE at F1 Arcade Washington D.C. - Sunday October 27th
Join Christian and Katie at the brand new F1 Arcade Washington D.C. to watch the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Watch the race with other F1 fans, enjoy racing simulators, food + drink, and be part of an F1 Explains episode recording.
Watch Party starts at 3pm. F1 Arcade Washington D.C., Union Market, 420 Penn St. NE
Washington, D.C.
Last few tickets at f1arcade.com/us/watch-parties/mexico-city

Tickets for the end of the 2024 F1 season and the start of 2025 are available now at tickets.formula1.com