It’s STILL the F1 summer break, so for the second and final time Damon, Tom and Natalie are back for another boredom-busting Ask Damon special. This week the 1996 F1 world champion answers your questions on his favourite sounding engine, extra-terrestrial goings on in a racing car, his favourite music, his most evocative smell and more! And don’t forget to tune in next week when normal service resumes with our Belgian Grand Prix preview episode!

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Charles Leclerc has finally achieved his childhood dream of winning at home. 



The Monegasque driver produced one of his strongest weekends in Formula 1 to convert a sensational pole position into an emotional Monaco Grand Prix victory and lift his home race curse.



So what does Leclerc’s win mean for his and Ferrari’s championship challenge?



In the Monte Carlo paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Fox Sports Mexico journalist Diego Mejia to discuss just how significant this result is for the whole season, with Ferrari test driver Marc Gene telling us the secrets to Leclerc’s speed on the streets of the Principality.



Also on the F1 Nation agenda: who was at fault for the huge crash between Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen on lap 1? Could Carlos Sainz go to Williams? Will McLaren be competitive everywhere this year? And what did Lewis Hamilton’s comments over the weekend reveal about his position at Mercedes? 



Plus, Alpine Team Principal Bruno Famin said there will be ‘consequences’ for Esteban Ocon after his crash with teammate Pierre Gasly - what could they be?






Leclerc’s Monaco masterclass ignites Ferrari’s title fight – 2024 Monaco GP Review

From the Imola paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Fox Sport Mexico’s Diego Mejia and Italian journalist Andrea Cremonesi to reflect on a thrilling finale to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen held off a charging Lando Norris to win by just seven tenths of a second.



How did Verstappen go from enjoying a comfortable lead to almost losing the win? Why did Norris find so much pace towards the end? Could Oscar Piastri have won the race had he not been given a three-place grid penalty? Charles Leclerc finished third, but how will Ferrari be feeling after such high expectations for their upgrades? Tom, Diego and Andrea discuss all the big talking points and the latest developments in the driver market.



Plus, RB Team Principal Laurent Mekies joins the pod to discuss whether they’re now targeting Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Championship and the team make their predictions for Monaco.



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A new F1 rivalry? Red Bull worried about McLaren? Leclerc victory in Monaco? – 2024 Emilia-Romagna GP Review

Lando Norris' race engineer Will Joseph, and his former karting team boss Ricky Flynn, join Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill to preview the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola - a track which McLaren think will suit their newly-upgraded car.



Ricky shares stories of Lando's journey from karting champion to F1 rookie to Grand Prix winner.



Tom and Damon discuss how this race could define the rest of the 2024 season, Kevin Magnussen's driving in Miami and whether Mercedes can find the key to transform their fortunes 



Plus, Damon explains how important a driver’s relationship with their race engineer is - following the news that Charles Leclerc will no longer be with Xavi Marcos after five years together. 



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McLaren 'very excited' for Imola - 2024 Emilia-Romagna GP Preview

In Miami, Tom Clarkson, F1.com Editor Greg Stuart and F1 Explains podcast presenter Christian Hewgill discuss how far McLaren can go this season after Lando Norris’ first Grand Prix victory.



McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella join the team to discuss how Lando won, what it will mean for his future and the next steps in the team's development.



Also up for debate: how were McLaren behind Red Bull during F1 Sprint, but able to pull away and win the race? Was this a missed opportunity for Ferrari? And were there signs of encouragement for Mercedes? 



Plus, F1 Academy winner Abbi Pulling tells us how she dominated the second round of the series.



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Lando's a winner! What next for McLaren? 2024 Miami GP Review with Zak Brown + Andrea Stella

Tom Clarkson, Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and Motorsport-Magazin journalist Christian Menath discuss all the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.



Adrian Newey has reportedly told Red Bull Racing he wants to leave – so what would his departure mean for the team and where would he go next? How does Nico Hulkenberg’s move to Sauber in 2025 affect the likes of Carlos Sainz, Zhou Guanyu, Valtteri Bottas and Ollie Bearman? Could we even see Kimi Antonelli in Formula 1 as early as this season?



Also on the agenda: will there be more McLaren magic in Miami? Should Ferrari be concerned about the battles between Sainz and Charles Leclerc? And what can we expect from the second round of F1 Academy?



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