F1: Chequered Flag

F1: Chequered Flag episodes:

• 04.21.2024

  Chinese Grand Prix Review

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Formula E driver Sam Bird, and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reflect on the Chinese Grand Prix. We hear from race winner Max Verstappen, as well as Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso.

  
• 04.20.2024

  Chinese Grand Prix Sprint & Qualifying Review

  Harry Benjamin, McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird, and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reflect on the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, as well as qualifying for Sunday’s race. We talk about Max Verstappen’s imperious form, Lewis Hamilton’s contrasting day, plus...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Chinese Grand Prix Preview

  Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer, Bec Clancy & Andrew Benson look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix. We discuss the return to China after five years away, Fernando Alonso’s new deal at Aston Martin, and whether Max Verstappen can be challenged...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Japanese Grand Prix Review

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin & Alice Powell react to the Japanese Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his third win of the season. Plus, discuss the battle at Ferrari hearing from both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. The...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Review

  Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson reflect on qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, plus Sergio Perez and Lando Norris.

  
• 04.04.2024

  Japanese Grand Prix Preview

  Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer, Bec Clancy & Andrew Benson look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix. We discuss whether Red Bull will have more reliability issues, and how Carlos Sainz’s victory in Australia changes the dynamic at Ferrari. Plus, should...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Australian Grand Prix Review

  Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look back on an entertaining Australian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz took victory as Max Verstappen retired. We hear from both Sainz and Verstappen, as well as Lewis Hamilton and Lando...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review

  Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley reflect on qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo.

  
• 03.20.2024

  Australian Grand Prix Preview

  Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer, Harry Benjamin and Bec Clancy look ahead to the Australian Grand Prix. They hear from Ferrari’s Saudi super sub Oliver Bearman, analyse Mercedes’ poor start to the season and discuss whether the local fans will be...

  
• 03.09.2024

  Saudi Arabian GP Review

  Jennie Gow is joined by Harry Benjamin, former Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken and F1 strategist Ruth Buscombe to reflect on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen claimed victory, and we hear from the three-time world champion. Plus, the...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Review

  Harry Benjamin and Jack Aitken reflect on qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP. They hear from Max Verstappen, as well as Oliver Bearman, who made his F1 debut for Ferrari replacing Carlos Sainz, who has been diagnosed with appendicitis.

  
• 03.07.2024

  Saudi Arabian GP Preview

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Jack Aitken and Andrew Benson look ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, plus discuss the latest with Red Bull and Christian Horner. They hear from Horner, as well as Max Verstappen, plus discuss the changes...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Bahrain Grand Prix review

  Rosanna and team look back at the first race of the season. They reflect on Max Verstappen’s lights to flag victory and hear from the Dutchman. Checo Perez and Carlos Sainz are also one the pod after finishing 2nd and...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying review

  Rosanna and the team look back at the first qualifying session of the season. They hear from the top three as well as Lewis Hamilton who starts back in 9th.

  
• 03.01.2024

  Bahrain Grand Prix preview

  Rosanna and the team discuss the latest developments regarding Red Bull boss Christian Horner. We hear from Lewis Hamilton, Zak Brown and Toto Wolff. And they discuss what we can expect from the season having watched the first two practice...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Horner cleared by Red Bull

  Rosanna and the team react to the news that Christian Horner is cleared of inappropriate behaviour. They discuss what Red Bull has said, what this means for the team and whether this will be the last we hear of it.

  
• 02.28.2024

  Back At Base: Episode 8 - The Final Piece in the Puzzle

  For the last three months, we have followed the Williams and Mercedes teams as they prepared and built their cars for the 2024 season. Holly Samos and Sarah Holt have been our guides as we’ve gone with them inside the...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Back At Base: Episode 7 - The Bombshell

  Lewis Hamilton has returned from the Christmas break with some shocking news for his Mercedes team. His bombshell makes headlines around the world - with some calling it the biggest story in Formula 1 this century. Even if that’s a...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Back At Base: Episode 6 - Two Seconds to Shine

  Inside their high-tech Formula 1 factories, Mercedes and Williams are in a constant cycle of pushing the boundaries in the car build. And the clock is ticking. With just a few weeks to go until the start of the 2024...

  
• 02.25.2024

  Back At Base: Episode 5 - A New Year Begins

  Back at base, Williams and Mercedes are returning to work after the winter shutdown. Now is the time for new beginnings – and whatever lies ahead for our two teams and the cars they are busy bringing to life inside...

  
• 02.24.2024

  Back at Base: Episode 4 - No Fat in the Plan

  When it comes to designing and building the new Williams and Mercedes Formula 1 cars for the looming 2024 season, there is precision and, most importantly, there is a plan. There has to be because all 10 teams are facing...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Back at Base: Episode 3 - A Shot at Redemption

  Inside the Williams and Mercedes factories, where F1 cars come to life, the workforce is putting its heart and soul into the winter tasks now well underway. There are just 14 weeks between the 2023 season and the first...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Back At Base: Episode 2 - Big Air

  The Williams and Mercedes Formula 1 teams have given us unprecedented access to their top-secret facilities as they work over the winter preparing their cars for the 2024 season. At Mercedes, the team’s superstar driver Lewis Hamilton is going into...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Back at Base: Episode 1 - The Homecoming

  In this series, we have been given unprecedented access to two of the biggest teams in Formula 1 - Mercedes and Williams. It’s a few days after the final race of the 2023 season, and the teams are returning home...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Red Bull, Horner and a lot of questions

  Eleanor Oldroyd looks at the latest developments regarding Red Bull Racing and their team principal Christian Horner. She is joined by Andrew Benson, Rebecca Clancy and Sam Bird as they hear from Horner himself, who spoke for the first time...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Will Hamilton’s Ferrari move pay off?

  Now that F1 fans have had time to reflect on the news that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari for 2025, Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson discuss the move and debate why Hamilton made the decision. Plus, they look...

  
• 12.20.2023

  2023 season review - Verstappen's record-breaking year

  Rosanna Tennant is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, commentator Harry Benjamin, and BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson to look back on the 2023 F1 season and discuss Max Verstappen's record-breaking achievements. Rosanna sits down with the...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell reflect on the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his 19th win of 2023, discuss Mercedes securing second in the constructors' championship ahead of Ferrari,...

  
• 11.25.2023

  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying review

  Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

  
• 11.24.2023

  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look ahead to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We look back on Max Verstappen’s dominant season, hearing from the Dutchman, discuss Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton, plus look at...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Adrian Newey Special

  BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson sits down for an in-depth, exclusive chat with Red Bull’s chief technology officer, Adrian Newey. Regarded as the greatest designer in F1 history, as well as the man behind Red Bull's record-breaking 2023...

  
• 11.18.2023

  Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying review

  Rosanna and the team look back at qualifying from Las Vegas. They hear from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc, as well as his team mate Carlos Sainz, who remains angered by the stewards who gave him a ten-place grid penalty. The team...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Las Vegas Grand Prix preview

  Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the weekend’s action from Las Vegas. They ask whether this is more of an event than a Formula 1 race. We hear from many of the drivers on how their Vegas...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Sao Paulo Grand Prix Review

  Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look back on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won for the 17th time this season. Hear from the Dutchman, as well as Lando Norris, Sergio Perez, Lewis...

  
• 11.04.2023

  Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Review

  Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alice Powell and BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson reflect on the sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as well as preview Sunday’s race. Hear from Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Sergio Perez.

  
• 11.02.2023

  Sao Paulo Grand Prix preview

  Jennie Gow is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and commentator Harry Benjamin to look ahead to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. We discuss the history of this iconic race, and compare Max Verstappen with Brazilian racing legend, Ayrton...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Mexico City Grand Prix review

  Rosanna Tennant, Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle reflect on the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen triumphed ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Hear from both Verstappen and Hamilton, as well as Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez, who crashed on the...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying review

  Jolyon Palmer, Alex Brundle and Andrew Benson react to a dramatic qualifying session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. We hear from surprise polesitter Charles Leclerc, as well as Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen, plus arguably the driver of the...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Mexico City Grand Prix preview

  Rosanna Tennant is joined by Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle to look ahead to the Mexico City Grand Prix. We discuss Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the US Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s dominant form and the pressure facing Sergio Perez. Plus,...

  
• 10.23.2023

  US Grand Prix review

  Rosanna and the F1 team look back at the race from Austin. Recording the pod before the disqualifications of Hamilton and Leclerc, they share their thoughts on the day’s action. And we hear from the top three finishers.

  
• 10.22.2023

  US Grand Prix Sprint review

  Jolyon Player and Alice Powell join Rosanna to look back at the action from Austin. They hear from the top 3 finishers and discuss how Sunday’s race may play out.

  
• 10.19.2023

  US Grand Prix Preview

  Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the race in Austin this weekend. They also reflect on events in Qatar that saw drivers struggle with the extreme heat. And they chat about the rumours regarding Red Bull’s Sergio...

  
• 10.09.2023

  Qatar Grand Prix review

  Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and racing driver Alex Brundle review the Qatar Grand Prix. We hear from triple world champion Max Verstappen as well as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, after a successful weekend for the McLaren duo.

  
• 10.05.2023

  Qatar Grand Prix preview

  Rosanna Tennant is joined in the Qatar paddock by Will Buxton and Chris Medland. We hear from Max Verstappen on the weekend where he could win his third successive title, discuss McLaren’s remarkable upturn in form, and ask if Lewis...

  
• 09.24.2023

  Japanese Grand Prix review

  Rosanna and the team look back at the race in Japan which saw Red Bull claim the constructors' title. We hear from race winner Max Verstappen and his boss Christian Horner. And with McLaren finishing second and third, Lando Norris...

  
• 09.23.2023

  Japanese Grand Prix qualifying review

  Rosanna and the team look back at qualifying from Suzuka. They hear from Max Verstappen who starts the race from pole, as well as the two McLaren drivers who start from second and third. And they hear from Lewis Hamilton...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Japanese Grand Prix preview

  Sam Bird and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna to look ahead to the race on Sunday. They hear from Carlos Sainz who won last time out, as well as from Max Verstappen and George Russell. The team also pick who they...

  
• 09.17.2023

  Singapore Grand Prix review

  Rosanna and the team pick through the bones of an exhilarating race in Singapore. We hear from race winner Carlos Sainz, who ended Max Verstappen’s run of race wins. We also hear from Verstappen himself about what went wrong this...

  
• 09.16.2023

  Singapore Grand Prix qualifying review

  Rosanna and the team look back at an extraordinary qualifying session in Singapore. They hear from Max Verstappen, who could only manage 11th after he and his teammate Sergio Perez struggled in their respective cars. We also hear from Carlos...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Singapore Grand Prix preview

  Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Hunt join Rosanna to look ahead to the weekend’s action. They discuss whether Verstappen’s unbeaten run is good or bad for the sport, and hear from the driver himself. We also hear from Charles Leclerc after...