The Late Braking F1 Podcast

F1 is BACK! The LB boys preview the upcoming Dutch GP, considering whether Verstappen's home soil domination could come to an end and who could be in the fight at the top. Alongside the usual predictions and 'Under Pressure' submissions, they also discuss Helmut Marko's recent comments on Liam Lawson's F1 future and plans to bring F1 to Rwanda, before finishing with a game of Order Please... >>> T...

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode not being recorded in our usual set up. Thank you for your understanding. The LB boys are here to round off the summer break with the latest in F1 news from Newey's heavily rumoured move to Aston Martin, Ferrari's bouncing problem, a change to the sporting code, and Briatore's comments on Alpine's lineup. They finish with a g...

In this special episode, the LB boys answer YOUR burning questions (thank you for all of your submissions!) from who they think will have the upper hand at Ferrari next year, to which 4 GP they'd chose if F1 had majors, their favourite F1 livery of all time, what jobs they'd each fill in an F1 team, and how the boys themselves met... They then finish with a game of Show Me The Options... Reminder!...

The LB trio discuss their top choices for drivers who have exceeded expectations so far this season, as well as those who have fallen short. They also discuss Domenicali's recent comments on regulation changes and Liberty Media's run-ins with the US Department of Justice, before finishing with a game of Higher or Lower... Reminder! Tickets for our Austin TX LIVE SHOW on OCT 17 are available NOW fo...

Here to separate the overachievers from the flops, the LB boys give a mid-season review of all of the teams' performances so far by providing a 3 word summary and graded review for each. They finish off with a game of Late Faking... Reminder! Tickets for our Austin TX LIVE SHOW on OCT 17 are available NOW for those on our Patreon on 'Friend of the Podcast' or 'Hall of Fame' tiers (you can join wit...

Ben, Sam and Harry discuss McLaren's recent comments regarding the hierarchical structure between their two drivers and what their priority SHOULD be for the remainder of the season. They also cover Audi's new team principal, F1's proposed idea of wildcard entries for rookies, and Stella's contract extension with McLaren, before finishing with a throwback of a game... F1: Who Are You? FOLLOW us on...

It may be the start of the summer break but F1 has delivered plenty of news! The LB boys cover the latest from Sainz signing with Williams, Red Bull's decision on Perez's future, Alpine's team principal exit, and Ocon completing Haas' 2025 lineup. They finish with a game of Back and Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon f...

Please Note: the news of George Russell's disqualification emerged mid-recording, so the first sections refer to his win which is no longer the case. The LB boys review the Belgian GP where George Russell stunned the field with an incredible one-stop strategy and held off Hamilton to take the top step of the podium, before shock disqualification leaves his teammate inheriting the win. They discuss...

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode not being recorded in our usual set up. Thank you for your understanding. Ben and Sam review the wet Spa Qualifying that saw Leclerc inherit pole from Verstappen who dominated session but faces a 10-place engine penalty in tomorrow's race. The boys run through the grid including a front row start for Perez, a tougher day for...

The LB trio are back in full force to preview the final race before the summer break - the Belgian GP. They question whether Red Bull can bounce back amidst rumours of an engine penalty, or whether McLaren could make history once again. They also cover the news of a major management shake up at Audi and the return of a familiar face, as well as KMag's Haas F1 exit, before finishing with a game of...

Ben and Sam review the Hungarian GP where McLaren secured a historic 1-2 and Piastri became our SEVENTH winner this season - and it was not without drama! The boys break down all of the action, from the tensions and controversy of McLaren's team orders to the bad day at the office for points leader Max Verstappen... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and Tik...

It was a spicy qualifying at the Hungaroring with changing weather and red flags playing havoc on the session. Ben and Sam break down all of the action including McLaren's front row lockout that leaves Verstappen with work to do tomorrow, a disastrous day for Perez, and a shock early exit for Russell... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT o...

Ben and Sam preview the upcoming Hungarian GP which is set to be a scorcher. They discuss whether Red Bull can bounce back or whether McLaren or Mercedes could leave them 3 races without a win for the first time since 2021! They also consider the trajectory of Aston Martin, and Alonso's critique of the current penalty system... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twit...

Ben and Sam talk through the latest in F1 - from news of Mercedes unleashing a double upgrade before the summer break, to the announcement of the 2025 sprint calendar, Verstappen's health issue revelation, and Williams' recent hires. They finish with naming their Top 5 races of the season so far... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Pa...

Ben, Sam AND Harry are here in the calm after the triple header with the latest F1 news. They cover the announcement of Ollie Bearman to Haas, Perez's performance woes, rumours of a mid-season switch at Williams, and the departure of Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile. They finish with a game of F1: Higher/Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) a...

Ben and Sam review the sensational British GP thriller that saw Lewis Hamilton storm to a record-breaking home victory and beat Max Verstappen for the first time since 2021! The boys break down all of the action and hear YOUR moments of the race... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & m...

Early rain and a drying track provided a thrilling British GP qualifying. Ben is on hand to run through the biggest talking points including a Mercedes 1-2 (what year is this?), an excellent day for the Haas of Hulkenberg, and trickier days for Leclerc and Perez. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic r...

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode being recorded in front of a live audience. Thank you for your understanding. Ben, Sam and Harry preview the British GP LIVEEEE from London! They discuss whether we can expect more fireworks up front this weekend, share their predictions, and hear from the audience who they think is under pressure. They also discuss rumours o...

The LB boys review the Austrian GP where Russell picked up the pieces with a surprise win after a dramatic Verstappen and Norris battle ends in collision. They discuss who was in the wrong in the fight for the lead, the performances of Russell and Piastri, the battling Alpines, and a good day for Haas. As always, they finish by hearing your Moments of the Race... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we pr...

The duo of Sam and Ben are on hand to discuss a duo of sessions in Austria! First they tackle an entertaining battle for the lead in the Sprint, followed by a look at the second qualifying session of the weekend featuring a mega lap for pole position. LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the British GP live in London on 2 July, full event info + tickets HERE FOLLOW us on socials! You can find u...

Ben and Sam review the Austrian GP Sprint Shootout - the first of many competitive sessions this sprint weekend in the Styrian hills. The boys cover all of the action including Verstappen edging out the McLaren duo, a floundering Ferrari, and a surprise Sargeant SQ2 appearance... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the British GP live in London on 2 July, full event info + tickets HERE FOLLOW...

The LB trio preview the upcoming Austrian GP and Sprint weekend where a number of contenders could be in the mix! The boys question who will be battling upfront and whether Norris could be considered the favourite. They also discuss Alpine's hire of Briatore and Mercedes' recent progression, before finishing with a game of Show Me The Options... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the British...

The LB boys review the Spanish GP that has left us ever more hopeful of a competitive season - though Verstappen reigned in Spain, it was CLOSE! They run through the action, from questioning whether there was anything McLaren could have done to secure a victory to discussing the performances of Mercedes versus Ferrari, and the recovery drives of Perez versus Piastri... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as...

Ben and Sam review the ultra close Spanish GP Qualifying that saw Norris beat out Verstappen right at the death. They cover all of the main stories from the session including the disappointment for Perez and Piastri as their teammates take front row, the shocking Q3 appearance from the Alpines, and double Q1 eliminations for the RBs and Williams... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the Briti...

Ben, Sam and Harry preview the Spanish GP that marks the first of a European triple header. The boys consider talk of a Red Bull return to dominance, or whether Ferrari or McLaren could keep hopes of a title fight alive. They also discuss Alpine considering abandoning the Renault engine for 2026 and Bottas' options to remain on the grid next year, before finishing with a game of Back and Forth......