Ted Kravitz | The F1 Insider on Verstappen, Hamilton and the McLaren Pace Race

In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with her old colleague, Ted Kravitz, Sky Sports F1 pit-lane reporter and author of his new book, F1: An Insider’s Guide. Ted shares the defining moments that shaped his career, from discovering the intimacy of late-night radio to standing trackside at Silverstone and realising Formula 1 would become more than just a passion.

Ted reflects on why radio’s authenticity still drives how he approaches television, and how his celebrated, Notebook, segment grew out of that same desire to tell unfiltered stories. He explains the craft of being in the pit lane: seeing what commentators can’t, spotting the details no monitor shows, and translating that into something fans can feel part of.

The conversation takes in the evolution of Formula 1, from the rise of Drive to Survive to the sport’s explosive growth in the United States. Ted gives his perspective on Max Verstappen’s dominance, Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri at McLaren, and why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move could define the twilight of his career.

An honest, detailed and passionate insight from one of Formula 1’s most recognisable voices, this episode reveals what really goes on behind the team garages and why storytelling still matters in motorsport.

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