The Late Braking F1 Podcast

Turns out we didn't need a wet race to get chaos... Ben and Sam review a wild Miami GP, from Verstappen's first lap spin through to Leclerc's last lap heartbreak - and everything in between!   Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so we can keep you updated: >>> CLICK HERE < < < Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Brakin...

It was a Saturday full of surprises in Miami, with the Sprint Race and Qualifying sessions seeing different teams rise to the top. Ben and Sam break down the action and explore what caused the shake-up in the order ahead of 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 &nbsp; Wa...

The Miami weekend kicks off with a bang as a new pole sitter joins this season’s list... Ben and Sam break down the session, from the teams surging back into form to those still stuck after the break. Plus, is the qualifying format finally improving or is there work still to be done? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can bea...

The long wait is over! Ben and Sam get stuck into all things Miami GP, discussing whether Mercedes will simply pick up where they left off at the front, or if the field is finally ready to close the gap. With upgrades in play, regulation tweaks, and possible rain, is the pecking order actually under threat?   Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so...

Ben and Sam take you through F1 history, ranking the most dominant streaks where the competition had no answer. They also discuss the teams’ 2026 upgrade programmes, before answering your questions in a Constructors Q&A.   Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so we can keep you updated: >>> CLICK HERE < < < Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠...

The 2026 F1 regulations have been “refined”... but what’s actually changed, and what impact will it have? Ben and Sam break it down, plus Colton Herta’s F1 practice debut, a revisit of past world champion predictions, and a round of F1 Back (and Back)… We have an upcoming Q&A with a focus on the current F1 constructors. CLICK HERE to submit any question you may have on this topic. Get involved in...

Ben and Sam break down recent comments from F1's CEO on the state of the sport, cover the latest shake up at Red Bull, and speculate on today's cancelled Saudi Arabian GP. They finish with a Top 3 of the most overrated and underrated tracks on the calendar... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6...

Three races in, and the F1 pecking order is starting to take shape. Who’s acing the season so far, and who’s got some serious homework to do? The LB boys run through every team and deliver their verdict. Plus, they each build their ultimate F1 driver, picking the best traits from across the grid. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see i...

Ben and Sam break down Gianpiero Lambiase’s shock move to McLaren and what it means for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. They also explore what might have been had the Bahrain GP gone ahead, before discussing Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 exit in light of recent comments and ranking his Top 5 wins. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can...

With Leclerc hinting at “huge gains,” the LB boys ask: can Ferrari really close the gap to Mercedes, and could Miami mark the start of a new championship? They also tackle the Verstappen press conference controversy and Alpine's response to sabotage claims and online abuse. Plus, F1 watch recommendations for this break, and some Higher or Lower ... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The LB boys are predicting the entire 2027 F1 grid! Who stays, who makes a move, and which new talents make their debut? Plus, which current drivers could be out of the sport for good? Tune in to hear our predictions. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Sup...

With the 2026 F1 regulations under urgent review this month, the LB boys break down the top 3 issues facing F1 right now and explore potential ways they could be eased. They also take a closer look at Hadjar’s start at Red Bull, before wrapping up with some Back and Forth. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEA...

We have a new championship leader! Ben and Harry break down an eventful F1 Sunday that saw Antonelli secure a back-to-back victory, and Piastri claim a podium finish. They also unpack Bearman’s dramatic high-speed crash and assess how the new regulations held up at Suzuka... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... L...

Suzuka delivered some surprises in today's qualifying, and Ben and Sam discuss the lot, from Russell’s struggles and McLaren’s resurgence to Lindblad knocking Verstappen out of Q3, plus Aston Martin’s woes at the back. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Su...

Ben and Sam look ahead to this weekend at Suzuka, tackling the big questions: Who will come out on top at Mercedes, can the prancing horses challenge the top dogs, and will Red Bull finally find their feet? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Support the sh...

The LB boys react to Audi’s shock team principal exit, share their first impressions of F1’s new regulations, weigh in on Antonelli’s title chances, and dissect McLaren’s rough start, plus a game of Guess the Year to finish! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braki...

Is Lewis Hamilton truly back on form, and just how far could he go this season? The LB boys get into his promising start, the chatter around the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, and asses how Cadillac and Alpine are performing against expectations so far this season, before finishing with Higher or Lower ... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠...

F1 has a new race winner! Ben and Sam run through everything that happened this Sunday in Shanghai, from the multiple non-starters to the emotional podium of firsts, and all the drama in between! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ben and Sam discuss an action-packed day in Shanghai, from the sprint race battles and a new pole sitter to Red Bull’s struggles and the impact of the new regulations on Sprint and qualifying formats... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Support the show o...

Ben and Sam bring you a full breakdown of Sprint Qualifying in Shanghai, covering all the hot topics from today’s session, from more dominance at the front to a surprise Alpine performance, plus plenty more struggles at the back… Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late...

Ben, Sam and Harry review the season’s first Sprint weekend in Shanghai, breaking down the unique challenges the circuit may throw at the grid and debating who can challenge at the front. They also get stuck into the complaints from Mercedes’ customer teams and a game of Late Faking … Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can be...

With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes’ triumph, Ferrari’s questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1’s all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZU...

Albert Park came alive in today’s qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who’s come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat u...

The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who’s ready to launch out of the gates, who’s got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we’re hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbs...

With the first race of 2026 just around the corner, the LB boys share their full F1 World Championship predictions, from Drivers’ to Constructors'. Find out who they think will rise to the top in this new era... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 &nbsp; Want more Late Braking? Support t...