F1 EXPLAINS: Ask a Formula 1 World Champion – with Damon Hill live at F1 Paddock Club

What does it take to win the F1 World Championship? Is it better to be the leader or the chaser in a title fight? What changes when you become a champion?
In a special episode of F1 Explains, recorded at F1 Paddock Club, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill reveals all you need to know about winning the sport's ultimate prize – including how team mate rivalry goes beyond the racetrack and onto the dinner table!
Plus, Hill also explains why McLaren's Lando Norris is his pick from the current F1 grid to become the next new World Champion.
F1 Explains listener Lilly, from Amsterdam, joins podcast host Christian Hewgill and Hill on-stage to ask her all important question.
To listen to the full episode, hit go on the audio player above – or click here to listen on your preferred podcasting platform.
And to get your questions answered on a future episode, email any query you’re curious about to F1Explains@F1.com.
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