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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 31 MIN

When F1 drivers move teams - with Valtteri Bottas + Jenson Button

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A new car to drive. A new Race Engineer to talk to. When Formula 1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz move teams, they have a lot to learn.Mercedes Reserve Driver Valtteri Bottas tells Christian Hewgill about the challenges drivers face when switching sides, from learning buttons on their steering wheel to understanding the voices in their ear. Then, 2009 World Champion Jenson Button returns to the podcast to share his experiences of moving from Williams to Honda to McLaren. Send us your F1 questionsDrivers? Cars? Something else you want to know more about?Send your email or voice note to [email protected] to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction on F1 NationJoin F1 Unlocked and win Miami GP ticketsWeekend tickets + more for you and three friends are up for grabsEnter here Terms and conditions apply. Entries close 2 April

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