F1: Chequered Flag

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 seeing a home favourite on the podium at Albert Park.

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 team discuss Oliver Bearman’s debut for Ferrari, hearing from the 18-year-old.

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.

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 at Alpine, hearing from Pierre Gasly.

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 3rd.

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.

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 sessions.

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.

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 factories - but now it’s almost time to return to the track.

First, the teams have to launch their race cars and reveal them to the rest of the world. Williams have travelled to New York to present their car in front of their American fans and partners. For homegrown driver Logan Sargeant this is a chance to mix business and pleasure.

Even on the brink of a new season, Formula 1 is already looking ahead. On the horizon in 2026 is a major new set of technical regulations. The next generation of F1 cars will use less energy - and run on sustainable fuels with net zero CO2 exhaust emissions, as the sport’s CEO Stefano Domenicali explains. The teams are also looking to the future. Mercedes are introducing sustainability initiatives close to home and Williams are on the path to transforming their organisation.

It’s the 14th of February, 2024. Valentine’s Day - and Mercedes are hoping it will be love at first sight, as their new race car makes its bow. The team have travelled just eight miles from Brackley for their pre-season launch at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. It’s time for the wraps to come off the 2024 car. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton get their first drive in the car the team has lovingly built just for them.

Now, as our series comes to a close, just one question remains. How will the Williams and Mercedes cars fair in the season to come?

F1: Back at Base is an IMG Production for the BBC

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 little far-fetched, there is no doubt that his decision has sent shockwaves through the F1 community.

At Mercedes, team principal Toto Wolff is used to having to react quickly - almost as quickly as his drivers on track. The Austrian has to face a barrage of media questions about the driver who has won six World titles with his team - and who has also become a friend. Holly Samos has exclusive interviews with the key protagonists.

While Mercedes take just a moment to reflect on Hamilton’s news, Williams are making their final preparations for the 2024 season. Logan Sargeant is back at Grove for his seat fitting along with his race engineer Gaetan Jego. Making sure the driver is comfortable in the cockpit is crucial, especially when racing on bumpy tracks at high speed.

The Mercedes factory at Brackley is also now getting back to the tick-list of preparations. The car needs a new paint job and the team has to be kitted out. With the 2024 season coming ever closer, the anticipation is building. And none more so than for the drivers, who get to drive these magnificent machines in the heat of competition.

F1:Back at Base was created and produced by Holly Samos and Sarah Holt and is an IMG Production for the BBC.