F1: Chequered Flag

F1: Chequered Flag

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  • British GP Qualifying Review: Kimi's Back on Top

    Is there any stopping Kimi Antonelli? The young Italian followed up his Sprint victory by taking pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix. Rosanna Tennant is joined by Harry Benjamin and Andrew Benson to look back on a busy day at Silverstone. They hear from Antonelli, as well as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

    28 min
  • British GP Preview: Hamilton on Sprint Pole

    Can Lewis Hamilton convert sprint pole into a sprint victory? And what does the future hold for Max Verstappen? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Rebecca Clancy, Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to discuss those questions and look ahead to the rest of the Silverstone weekend. Plus, we hear from Verstappen and Arvid Lindblad.

    39 min
  • British GP Preview: Lando Norris Special

    What's it been like arriving at races as F1 world champion? And just how frustrating has this season been so far? Andrew Benson puts those questions and more to Lando Norris ahead of his home Grand Prix at Silverstone.

    27 min
  • Austrian GP Race Review: The Russell Hustle

    Is George Russell's season back on track? The Mercedes driver converted pole into a commanding lights-to-flag victory at the Red Bull Ring. Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird and Andrew Benson to reflect on Russell's win, hear from the race winner, and assess what it means for his title hopes. Plus, former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya joins the pod to give his verdict on the race.

    32 min
  • Austrian GP Qualifying Review: Russell’s Controversial Pole

    Did George Russell get a lucky break to take pole? The Mercedes driver did nothing wrong, but questions are being asked about whether race control was too slow to wave double yellow flags after Max Verstappen's crash at the end of qualifying. Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird and Andrew Benson to debate the controversy, and they hear from both Russell and Verstappen.

    26 min
  • Austrian GP Preview: Is Lewis Hamilton a Title Contender?

    Is Lewis Hamilton a genuine title contender, or are we all getting a little carried away after his victory in Barcelona? Harry Benjamin is joined by Abbie Eaton and Andrew Benson to debate whether Hamilton can really mount a championship challenge. They hear from Hamilton himself on whether he believes it's possible, while also discussing Mercedes' reliability concerns, Fernando Alonso's future, and what Formula 1's new heat hazard measures actually mean.

    38 min
  • Chequered Flag Extra: Can Hamilton Win The World Title?

    After his first win for Ferrari in Barcelona, can Lewis Hamilton contend for an eighth world title? Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans are joined by 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill to discuss just that. Hill also gives his thoughts on the first all-British podium since his Dad, Graham Hill, stood on the podium alongside Sir Jackie Stewart and John Surtees in 1968. Plus, we discuss your hot takes with British racing driver Abbie Eaton. Is Charles Leclerc F1’s next Daniel Ricciardo?

    31 min
  • Barcelona GP Review: Hamilton Wins for Ferrari

    Where does this victory rank among Lewis Hamilton's greatest achievements as he secures his first win for Ferrari? Jennie Gow is joined by Alice Powell, Abbi Pulling and Andrew Benson to reflect on a remarkable day for the seven-time world champion. They hear from Hamilton and discuss whether this breakthrough victory firmly establishes him as a genuine title contender.

    37 min
  • Barcelona GP Qualifying Review: Russell Bounces Back

    How important could that pole position be for George Russell’s season? The Mercedes driver will line up alongside Lewis Hamilton on the front row for Sunday’s race, with team-mate Kimi Antonelli starting just behind. Alice Powell is joined by Abbi Pulling and Andrew Benson to look back on a thrilling qualifying session in Barcelona and hear from the top 3.

    28 min
  • Monaco GP Review: Is there any stopping Antonelli?

    Can anyone stop Kimi Antonelli? Harry Benjamin and Andrew Benson join Rosanna Tennant after another dominant display from the young Italian. They discuss whether Antonelli is already on course to run away with the championship after extending his lead at the top of the standings to 66 points. The team also debate George Russell’s recent struggles and asks whether we're finally seeing Lewis Hamilton return to something approaching his very best form.

    30 min

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