The Late Braking F1 Podcast

Ben and Sam catch you up on the latest F1 chatter, starting with the growing speculation over Max Verstappen's frustration at Red Bull and whether a shock move to McLaren could actually be on the cards. They also discuss Esteban Ocon's uncertain future and who could replace him, as well as Toto Wolff's suggestion that Ferrari may be running close to the cost cap... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this...

For the first time since October 2024, Charles Leclerc is a Formula 1 race winner! The LB boys discuss Ferrari’s return to the top step, how Antonelli’s pole position joy quickly turned into a point-less weekend, and why the decision not to restart the race after Verstappen’s trip through the gravel proved so controversial... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking...

A busy day at Silverstone gives us two exciting sessions to unpack! Ben, Sam and Harry are on hand to review the Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying, discussing Kimi Antonelli's dominant day, Ferrari's encouraging showing, and Red Bull and McLaren keeping the pressure on. Note: The sprint portion of the review was recorded live at an event, so the audio quality may be slightly lower than usual. Get i...

The British GP weekend is well underway, with the home crowd given reason to smile. Ben and Sam run through the day's action at Silverstone, where a tight top three leaves it all to play for tomorrow... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more Late Braking? Support the show o...

Russell wants his first British GP win. Hamilton is chasing a historic 10th. Norris is looking to make it back-to-back wins at Silverstone. But after Red Bull's resurgence in Austria, they can't be counted out. Ben and Sam discuss who has the edge at Silverstone, and whether a home victory is actually on the cards...   As mentioned on the episode, we'll be at Silverstone on Sunday so if you're aro...

Well that Ferrari hopium was short-lived... The LB boys cover the day's action at the Red Bull Ring that saw Verstappen back in the fight, but it wasn't quite enough to catch Russell who held onto victory and ends a winless streak. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more Lat...

The LB boys are back as a THREEE to preview all the action at the Red Bull Ring, discussing whether Ferrari can make it two wins in a row, if Antonelli can bounce back, and whether Red Bull’s latest upgrades could help them secure a podium on home soil... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZU...

Guess who's back!!! Ben is joined by Harry to discuss their thoughts on F1's newly confirmed 60-40 engine split for 2028, as well as the latest questions surrounding Fernando Alonso's future in the sport. Plus, a wonderful chat with F1 presenter and broadcaster, Christian Hewgill. Christian's new book Grand Prix 101 is out soon at all major retailers. Amazon UK | Amazon US Get involved in F1 Fanta...

Fresh from Hamilton’s win in Spain, Ben and Sam discuss whether Hamilton and Ferrari are genuine 2026 title contenders. Plus, the implications of Gasly’s reinstated Monaco P3, and the five races not to miss for the remainder of the season. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want...

History was made today in Spain as Hamilton cruised to his long-awaited first victory in red! Ben and Sam break down his magnificent drive and Ferrari's (sorry, what?) strategy masterclass, along with all the other action from up and down the field... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02...

A close qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya brings disruption to Antonelli's dominant streak! Ben and Sam dig into the latest twist in the Mercedes teammate battle, the shock trip into the wall for one Ferrari, Audi’s impressive performance, and and plenty more. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat...

F1 heads to Spain for the first of two visits this season, and Ben and Sam ask the big question: can anyone disrupt Antonelli's dominant run? Plus, they break down the FIA's bombshell ADUO verdict and explore what it could mean for the competitive landscape this season and beyond. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat u...

From endless penalties and numerous retirements to late red-flag drama, the Monaco GP had a LOT going on. Join Ben and Sam as they break it all down and somehow fit it into one episode. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

If there’s one thing Monaco always delivers on, it’s qualifying. What a session! Ben and Sam break down all the action, from Audi’s disastrous day in the Principality to a spectacularly thrilling Q3 that had us all on the edge of our seats... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Wa...

Ferrari are dominating the F1 conversation right now, and not just because they might have a shot at Monaco glory... Ben and Sam preview the Monaco GP, assessing Ferrari's chances of victory, exploring the race's rule changes, and reacting to Charles Leclerc's million-year commitment to the Scuderia. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and s...

Gucci is coming to Formula 1, but what does its new Alpine partnership mean for the future of the team and for F1 as a whole? Plus, Ben and Sam discuss McLaren's 2026 prospects, Mohammed Ben Sulayem's latest governance proposal, and another edition of F1: Back (...and Back). Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... L...

Ben and Sam explore the pushback from select teams against F1's proposed 2027 engine rules, and whether the teams leading the resistance could ultimately shape Verstappen's future in the sport.  They also cover Hamilton insisting he's "here to stay", the Ocon-Haas exit rumours, and wrap up with some Fill in the Blank . Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league...

Montreal madness! Ben and Sam break down the thriller packed with penalties, retirements, epic wheel-to-wheel battles, and of course a shock DNF that could prove costly for one side of the Mercedes garage in the championship fight... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more L...

Despite familiar faces at the top, it was a spicy Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Ben and Sam cover the day's drama from the Mercedes teammate clash in the sprint through to the last-gasp flyer that locked in pole for tomorrow's race... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   W...

The weekend of action has kicked off in Montreal, and Ben and Sam are here to break down all the big talking points ahead of tomorrow’s sprint: from the impact of Mercedes’ upgrades through to Alonso’s costly mistake, and the return of Canada’s infamous groundhogs leaving one driver with plenty of work to do tomorrow... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking leagu...

Can Antonelli achieve something his teammate never has? Ben and Sam preview the upcoming weekend in Montreal, debating whether Russell can bounce back at one of his strongest circuits, or if Antonelli will make it four straight wins. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more L...

With both cars finally seeing the chequered flag in Miami, Ben and Sam discuss Aston Martin's targets and whether there are any genuine reasons for optimism. They also cover the potential rescheduling of 2026's cancelled races, before getting stuck into some of your F1 driver questions. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can...

With reports swirling that Red Bull are targeting Oscar Piastri, Ben and Sam debate whether this dramatic move would be the right call for both parties. Plus: Zak Brown reignites the “A-B team” debate, a game of Formula Fortunes, and an interview with writer Matt Majendie, who was granted behind-the-scenes access to Red Bull amid their dramatic 2025 season… Inside Red Bull Racing: A season with F1...

Join Ben and Sam for a Sunday F1 catch-up, covering the breaking news of F1's 2027 engine shift, the growing Mercedes driver battle amid Antonelli's strong start, and Sky Sports' huge new F1 deal. Plus, their Top 5 Drivers of the Season so far.  Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02  ...

More BS from MBS, or is a V8 comeback actually on the horizon? Ben and Sam break down the latest engine chatter shaping the sport’s next era, then wrap up the Miami GP with a look at the post-race penalties. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02   Want more Late Braking? Support the s...