David Coulthard + Mika Hakkinen explain F1 team mate title battles - LIVE at the US Grand Prix episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 31 MIN

David Coulthard + Mika Hakkinen explain F1 team mate title battles - LIVE at the US Grand Prix

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Once McLaren team mates fighting for the Formula 1 World Championship, now legends of the F1 Paddock, Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard know how it feels to be in the middle of a title battle.The pair join Christian Hewgill and F1 Explains listeners live on stage in Austin, Texas, to answer your questions.David and Mika explain how McLaren handled their title rivalry in the late 1990s, compare their experiences to this year's intensifying battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and discuss whether team mates can be friends.Plus, why braking in an F1 car literally takes your breath away, some dogs named after F1 stars and the racing jobs David and Mika would want to do if they weren't drivers.Have your question answered on the podcastSend your voice notes and emails to [email protected] the crowning of a World ChampionBook your seat for a Formula 1 Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews with the stars of Formula 1 on F1 Beyond The GridExpert insight before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation

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Once McLaren team mates fighting for the Formula 1 World Championship, now legends of the F1 Paddock, Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard know how it feels to be in the middle of a title battle.The pair join Christian Hewgill and F1 Explains listeners...

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