F1 Explains: Commentating on a Grand Prix - with Alex Jacques

About this episode

Alex Jacques discusses the intricacies of commentating on Formula 1 races.

Who overtook who? Which driver is in the gravel? Formula 1 commentators put on-track action into words. They need to be accurate, fast and entertaining to make sure you always know what's happening. F1TV and Apple TV commentator Alex Jacques is the voice of Formula 1 around the world. He welcomes Christian Hewgill into the commentary box to answer your questions. From the screens he can see and the research he does to the role of co-commentators and finding the right words at the biggest moments, Alex tells all about his job. Send us your questions for episodes on race strategy and race engineers F1Explains@F1.com F1 Nation - weekly episodes every Monday with Tom Clarkson and expert guests F1 Beyond The Grid - Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies on the 2026 challenge

People in this episode

Hosts: Tom Clarkson, Christian Hewgill

Guest: Alex Jacques

Topics covered

• commentary
• Formula 1
• broadcasting
• sports analysis
• race strategy

Keywords

• commentary
• Formula 1
• Alex Jacques
• Christian Hewgill
• broadcasting
• race strategy
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: F1TV, Apple TV, Formula 1

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