F1: Chequered Flag

F1: Chequered Flag

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  • Singapore GP Preview: Software, Sprints & Penalties

    Will George Russell be able to recover from the back of the grid in Singapore? The fallout from the software issues in Malaysia continue. Can Max Verstappen keep up his winning form? And what do we make of Singapore being a sprint weekend? Harry Benjamin, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Plus, when will Kimi Antonelli wrap up the drivers’ title? And Harry puts Andrew and Jolyon through their paces with an F1 equivalent of Mastermind.

    58 min
  • Bahrain GP in Malaysia Review: Chaos at Sepang!

    Could Max Verstappen take his first win of the season or would Kimi Antonelli and George Russell fight back in a dramatic race in Malaysia? Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson sum up the delays and drama at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

    37 min
  • Bahrain GP in Malaysia Quali Review: Verstappen v Hamilton Reignited?

    Will we get a repeat of Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton’s epic 2021 battle into turn one at Sepang? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team also analyse the performance of title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Who will take the vital advantage going into Sunday’s race?

    26 min
  • Bahrain GP in Malaysia Preview: Antonelli’s mindset, Piastri’s struggles & who wins in Sepang?

    Can Kimi Antonelli bounce back from his Baku blip or is George Russell still in the title fight? Harry Benjamin, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team discuss why the race is happening, and why Sepang is a driver favourite. Plus, Harry speaks with Oscar Piastri about his McLaren struggles this season and why the new rules have meant he has had to adjust his driving style.

    50 min
  • Azerbaijan GP Review: Vettel Gives His Verdict

    Has George Russell rediscovered his mojo after a lights-to-flag victory in Baku? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin to reflect on the race and Russell’s impressive performance. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is also on the pod to give his take on the day. Plus, we hear from Russell, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

    47 min
  • Azerbaijan GP Quali Review: Drama for Russell and Antonelli

    Can George Russell convert pole into his first race win since June? Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna Tennant as Russell put in a near-perfect lap while Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1. We hear from both Mercedes drivers, as well as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, who start second and third respectively.

    26 min
  • Azerbaijan GP Preview: Can Kimi Conquer Baku?

    Can Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley to look ahead to a race that is expected to suit Mercedes. They discuss the relationship between the young Italian and his race engineer, Pete Bonnington, and hear from Kimi about how that partnership is developing. We also hear from Lando Norris, who remains firm in his belief that the VSC is having too much influence on the outcome of races. Plus, Arvid Lindblad joins the pod for his regular catch-up with Harry.

    48 min
  • Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen vs 100 Go-Karts

    Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans give you a flavour from Silverstone as Max Verstappen attempts to overtake 100 go-karters at a special exhibition event. One of the 100 karters is our very own, Becky Evans! What would her strategy be against Verstappen? Harry speaks with the four-time world champion about this unique challenge, plus he chats with Red Bull performance engineer, Richard Cooke, and some of the other competitors including streamer, Pie Face, and professional mountain bike rider, Matt Jones.

    28 min
  • Spanish GP Review: VSC or not to VSC

    Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Rebecca Clancy assess the twists and turns of the Spanish GP as the virtual safety car plays a vital part, leading to contrasting fortunes for Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. The team also praise Max Verstappen, question George Russell’s strategy and ask if the new Madring circuit was a success.

    38 min
  • Spanish GP Quali Review: A ‘Gorgeous’ Lap To Seal Pole

    Harry Benjamin and Alice Powell review the first qualifying session at the brand-new Madring ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. They assess how Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen handled the challenge of Formula 1's newest circuit. Could Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton bounce back after a disappointing race in Italy? Plus, with tyre strategy, overtaking and the crucial opening lap all in focus, what can we expect from Sunday’s race?

    26 min

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F1 Chequered Flag from the BBC offers expert analysis of every F1 race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season. Each episode brings you in-depth race reviews, breaking…

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