The Late Braking F1 Podcast

The LB boys delve into the thrilling Sprint Qualifying session in Shanghai where a stunning surprise pole position shook things up, and the expected frontrunners fell down the order. They break down all of the track action, including Ferrari's seeming resurgence, McLaren's costly mistakes, some standout rookie performances and some not-so-great ones... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouT...

It's that time again already! The LB trio preview the Chinese GP, breaking down which teams have the best chance of dethroning McLaren, the potential impact of the FIA's flexi-wing clampdown, and the mixed up midfield. They wrap up with Domenicali's contract extension as F1 CEO, and a game of Higher or Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok S...

The first race of the season is done and dusted with Norris overcoming Verstappen in testing conditions down under! Ben and Sam are here to review an eventful GP including the fight for the win, Mercedes' strong outing, Ferrari disappointment and multiple crashes throughout the field... Programme Note: We apologise for the slight dip in audio quality this episode as we're not in our usual recordin...

Ben and Sam analyze the sensational qualifying session at Albert Park, where one team dominated with a front-row lockout and a few surprise drivers made it into Q3. They discuss all of the action including the questions surrounding Ferrari's performance and the unexpected exits for Red Bull and Mercedes... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPOR...

The LB boys gear up for the season opener at Albert Park, debating whether McLaren is the team to beat or if Norris is right with his prediction of a tight fight. Along with the return of bold predictions and Under Pressure submissions, they dive into Ferrari's prospects, Hamilton's debut and Red Bull's ambitions. They also touch on the newly named "Madring" before finishing off with a game of Sho...

Ben and Harry break down the drivers under the most pressure to deliver straight out of the gates this upcoming season. They also dive into Tsunoda's management split and future prospects, Motorsport UK's legal threat against the FIA, and whether the future of the Las Vegas GP is in jeopardy... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreo...

It's time for the LB boys to reveal their predicted orders for both the Drivers' and Constructors' 2025 Championships! Tune in to find out who they will crown as their top contenders, the orders of which may surprise you, and which underdogs they think could pull off unexpected points this season.. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Pa...

The next time we see F1 cars on track will be at the first race weekend of the season! But first, the LB boys break down Bahrain testing and ask who's looking strong and who might be playing catch-up. Also on today's episode, there's disagreement on Monaco’s new tyre rule, reaction to Hamilton’s TIME interview, and a game of Back and Forth! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instag...

Can we expect the roar of V10 engines to return to F1? Ben and Sam delve into the FIA's recent remarks on the potential reintroduction. They also explore McLaren’s leadership setup, whether this season could see more winners than last, and discuss Carlos Sainz’s new role as GPDA Director. They wrap up with a game of Overrated/Underrated... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagr...

It's time to decide which of the teammates will come out on top this season! The LB boys give their predictions on each of the intra-team battles for 2025, with a few disagreements along the way. 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 for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN ou...

It’s that time of year again! The LB boys share their thoughts on the F1 75 Live event, before diving into their ratings of the newly unveiled 2025 liveries - who's nailed it with bold, innovative designs, and who’s stuck with a questionable paint job? They wrap things up with a game of Higher or Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT...

In this special Q&A episode, Ben, Sam and Harry tackle listener questions covering everything from F1 and motorsports, to more personal topics. Join them as they share insights, opinions and some silly anecdotes... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL...

The LB boys run through the improvements they'd like to see in F1 as a sport, before the latest comments from the FIA president regarding team radio send them spiralling. They also discuss the FIA's 'flexible wing' clampdown, and Alpine's insistence that Doohan will get a 'fair chance', before finishing with a game of Back and Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram ,...

The LB boys discuss the latest major update to the Audi F1 project and whether this instills more confidence in the team's 2026 entry to the sport. They also cover Netflix's rumoured bid for F1's US broadcast rights, Zhou Guanyu's Ferrari return, and the 2025 race start times. They finish with a game of Alphabetti... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and Ti...

Ben, Sam and Harry offer best and worst case scenarios for a selection of the 2025 pilots. They also discuss Gasly's bold target for Alpine, before debuting a BRAND NEW game... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk   & SU...

Reunited as a trio, Ben, Sam, and Harry rank the most exciting rivalries to watch heading into the new season. Plus, they discuss Johnny Herbert’s departure as an FIA steward, South Africa’s competing bids to host an F1 race, and wrap things up with a game of Order Please. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes J...

Ahead of the 2025 season, the FIA has introduced new misconduct rules, including potential suspensions and points deductions! Ben and Harry share their thoughts as well as discussing Adrian Newey’s comments on the 2026 regulations, James Vowles admitting to ‘too much change’ in 2024, and Max Verstappen’s best seasons in F1 so far... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X...

As we head into the final year of the current regulations, the team share their picks for who’s most UNDER PRESSURE to perform this season. They also discuss recent organisational changes at Haas, Liam Lawson's comments on his 2024 approach, and wrap up with a game of F1 Alphabetti! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus...

Max Verstappen's future remains a hot topic, and the team dives into whether he should stay at Red Bull or explore opportunities elsewhere. They also cover Lewis Hamilton's first week at Ferrari, Toto Wolff's comments on Cadillac's payment for joining the grid next season, and wrap things up with a game of Back & Forth. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and...

Please... no more Papaya Rules! The LB boys discuss whether Norris vs. Piastri may present problems for McLaren this year, and how the team should approach the challenge. They also discuss Verstappen's race ban threat, share what they are looking forward to this F1 season, and play a game of Show Me The Options... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTo...

Which team has the BEST lineup in F1? The LB boys rank the 2025 driver pairings from worst to best, as well as hearing the order as voted by you, the listeners! They also discuss General Motors' new F1 venture, before finishing with a game of Late Faking... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord...

With Colapinto set to join Alpine as reserve driver, the LB boys consider what this could mean for rookie Doohan. They also discuss Spa's rotational contract extension, Mike Krack's surprise demotion, and the latest nonsense from Mohammed Ben Sulayem. They finish with a game of Higher or Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patr...

The LB boys compare the drivers' and team principals' rankings for 2024's top drivers - who do they agree with most? They also discuss whether Sauber was a career mistake for Bottas, Aston Martin's development failures, and Alpine's 'statement of intent'. They finish with a game of Order Please... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Pat...

The LB boys are BACK for 2025! They discuss the news of Hadjar joining VCARB, and dish out New Year's Resolutions to select drivers and teams. 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 for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.c...

Happy New Year Late Brakers! We're so excited to be back to regular scheduling from Sunday, but in the meantime sit back & enjoy a compilation of some of our favourite 2024 games! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube , Instagram , X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebra...