F1 EXPLAINS: Alex Albon on night races, car numbers and helmet designs
Williams' Alex Albon answers your questions in the latest episode of F1 Explains.

How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 driver’s life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet?
In the latest episode of F1 Explains, Williams’ Alex Albon joins podcast host Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions.
The full episode of F1 Explains is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other podcast apps, or you can listen using the player above on this page.
F1 Explains is the award-winning official F1 podcast which answers your questions about the sport. You can send your questions to F1Explains@F1.com.
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