The Late Braking F1 Podcast

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The Late Braking F1 Podcast covers all the latest news, race incidents, controversies and ridiculous moments in Formula 1. There will be plenty of debates...and plenty of silliness too.

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The Late Braking F1 Podcast episodes:

05.01.2024
Will Mercedes' Miami upgrades finally bring success? | 2024 Miami GP Preview
Ben and Sam preview the upcoming Miami GP where both McLaren and Mercedes are bringing upgrades - will we see a battle for the podium?! They also discuss Ricciardo's chances of a Red Bull return, and Aston Martin seeking right...
04.28.2024
Adrian Newey LEAVING Red Bull?!
The LB boys discuss recent reports that Chief Technical Officer and designer genius Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull, considering his most likely next move and where this leaves the Red Bull outfit. They also cover the recent...
04.24.2024
Who will Carlos Sainz drive for in 2025?!
The LB boys discuss the options that remain for Carlos Sainz's F1 future, the newly proposed race points structure, and Mercedes' Miami upgrades. They also cover the latest updates on the 2026 regulations, before finishing with a game of Order...
04.21.2024
2024 Chinese GP Review
The LB boys review the action-packed Chinese GP where Verstappen charged to victory beating Norris and teammate Perez. They run through the various incidents, safety cars, and penalties from the race, as well as naming their drivers of the day,...
04.20.2024
2024 Chinese GP Sprint & Qualifying Review
Sam and Ben deliver a double review of both the sprint race and qualifying for the Chinese GP! They review all the action from Hamilton's P18 downfall following a sprint podium, Verstappen's return to dominance, Alonso's double penalty, and Sainz's...
04.19.2024
2024 Chinese GP Sprint Shootout Review
Norris takes Sprint Pole in a dramatic, rain-affected Sprint Qualifying session where the Top 10 battled slippery conditions in SQ3 and Norris' deleted pole lap was reinstated at the very final moment! Ben and Sam run through the chaos of...
04.17.2024
Will there be surprise in Shanghai? | 2024 Chinese GP Preview
F1 returns to China after 5 years for the first Sprint weekend of the season! Sam, Ben and Harry discuss whether there is an increased chance of surprise results due to unfamiliarity and who may best placed to benefit. They...
04.14.2024
Alonso COMMITS to Aston Martin!
The LB boys react to the news that broke this week that Fernando Alonso has signed a multi-year contract with Aston Martin. They also discuss Andretti's continued efforts to join F1, the newly released 2025 race calendar, and Sainz's optimism...
04.10.2024
Could Sebastian Vettel RETURN to F1?!
Sam, Ben and Harry discuss Vettel's recent comments on the appeal of an F1 return, how likely this may be, and whether he should be considered by top teams if it were so. They also cover Perez's expectation that a...
04.07.2024
2024 Japanese GP Review
Sam and Ben review the Japanese GP where Verstappen cruised to victory and Perez came through to secure a Red Bull 1-2. They break down all of the action of the day from Ferrari's strategy to the Ricciardo and Albon...
04.06.2024
2024 Japanese GP Qualifying Review
Sam and Ben review the Japanese GP Qualifying where Verstappen took pole but it was closer than normal for the Red Bull duo who will take the front row for tomorrow's race. They break down the performances of the Top...
04.03.2024
Will Red Bull hit back hard with Suzuka upgrades? | 2024 Japanese GP Preview
Sam and Ben preview this weekend's Japanese GP where potential upgrades and wet weather threaten to shake up the running order. They discuss whether Ferrari or McLaren can challenge Red Bull in their pursuit to come back out on top,...
03.31.2024
Our 2025 Driver Lineup Predictions
The LB trio share their predictions for how the driver lineup will shake up for next season. They also discuss the promised properties of the next-gen 2026 cars and how positive these changes may be for the sport, before finishing...
03.27.2024
Was Alonso's penalty UNFAIR?!
The LB boys are back as a trio on today's episode as they tackle the week's biggest question - were the stewards right in handing out a 20 second penalty to Fernando Alonso at the Australian GP? The guys also...
03.24.2024
2024 Australian GP Review
After a shocking retirement for Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz led home a Ferrari 1/2, Sam and Ben are on hand to break down all the action in Australia including a great day for McLaren, a less than great day...
03.23.2024
2024 Australian GP Qualifying Review
Join Sam and Ben as they review Qualifying for the 2024 Australian GP! They discuss Verstappen outdoing the Ferrari duo, Williams' decision to give Sargeant's chassis to Albon and the shock Q2 elimination of Lewis Hamilton... FOLLOW us on socials! You...
03.20.2024
Are Mercedes in TROUBLE? | 2024 Australian GP Preview
It's race week down under as the teams and drivers prepare for the Australian Grand Prix! Ben and Sam are on hand as they discuss Mercedes "experimenting" with their car, the prospects of the midfield teams, and give out their...
03.17.2024
Could Verstappen really LEAVE Red Bull?!
In today's episode the boys discuss whether Max Verstappen really could leave Red Bull?? They also talk through whether Ollie Bearman deserves a full time seat in F1, and chat through Helmut Marko's comments about Daniel Ricciardo's skay start to...
03.14.2024
Massa begins legal proceedings against Hamilton's 2008 World Title
The boys are back as a three for this week's episode, and they're discussing Felipe Massa's legal action on the 2008 world title. They also chat through Toto Wolff's recent comments on the mindset at Mercedes, and play a classic...
03.09.2024
2024 Saudi Arabian GP Review
Ben and Sam review the Saudi Arabian GP where Red Bull secured another 1-2, but rookie Ollie Bearman's solid Ferrari drive was the talk of the town. The boys discuss all the actions and takeaways, including the Verstappen-Perez gap, whether...
03.08.2024
2024 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Review
The Saudi Arabian GP qualifying saw another easy pole for Verstappen, but also an F1 debut for Ollie Bearman in place of Carlos Sainz, who is out of this weekend on medical grounds. The LB boys cover the highlights from...
03.07.2024
Will there be jeopardy in Jeddah?! | 2024 Saudi Arabian GP Preview
Sam, Ben & Harry preview the upcoming Saudi Arabian GP, where the ultra high-speed Jeddah street track could offer a challenge to the order. The boys consider whether Perez can defend his 2023 Jeddah victory and the chances of Red...
03.03.2024
Could Verstappen really LEAVE Red Bull?!
In today's episode, the boys discuss whether Max Verstappen really could leave Red Bull? They also talk through the possibility of Ollie Bearman getting a full time seat in 2025, and chat about Helmut Marko's comments about Daniel Ricciardo's shaky...
03.02.2024
2024 Bahrain GP Review
Ben and Harry review the first race of 2024 in Bahrain where it was back to business as usual for Verstappen, who cruised to a victory with a 22s lead over teammate Perez. The boys dissect the performances of the...
03.01.2024
2024 Bahrain GP Qualifying Review
Ben is flying solo to deliver you a review of the first qualifying of the year! Defending World Champion, Max Verstappen secured pole for the Bahrain GP but there were small margins across the field. Ben runs through the main...
02.29.2024
Who will come out fighting?! | 2024 Bahrain GP Preview
IT'S FINALLYYYY RACE WEEK! Sam and Ben preview the upcoming Bahrain GP and debate some of the questions on everyone's lips... like can Ferrari step up and challenge Red Bull? Which teams are most likely to get on the podium?...
02.25.2024
Are Mercedes BACK?! | 2024 F1 Season Predictions
With testing over for another year, it's time to make some season predictions! Sam, Ben and Harry share their Constructors' Championship order, Drivers' Championship Top 6, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Letdown, and Last Place... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on...
02.22.2024
Is Red Bull's RADICAL design shift a game changer?!
The winter break is officially over and cars are back on track! In this episode, the LB boys share what they would like to see from each team early this season. They also discuss Red Bull's radically different sidepod design,...
02.18.2024
BEST and WORST liveries of 2024 | Pimp My F1
All of the 2024 liveries have now been revealed so it's time for one of our favourite episodes of the year - Pimp My F1! The LB boys discuss all of the livery designs and pick the best and worst...
02.14.2024
Will Sainz beat Leclerc in his FINAL Ferrari season?! | 2024 Teammate Wars
It's that time of year again... the LB boys share their 2024 picks for who will come out on top of each intra-team battle for supremacy! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our...
02.11.2024
Silverstone SECURED until 2034!
The LB trio discuss the announcement that Silverstone will keep the British GP through 2034 after signing a huge 10-year extension deal with F1, as well as the impact of contracts this length for the sport. They also cover Ocon's...
02.07.2024
How would we FIX Formula 1?
The LB boys discuss what changes they would make to improve F1 as a sport.. They also cover Alex Albon's F1 future amidst Red Bull and Mercedes rumours, the recently announced changes to F1's format for 2024, and Sauber's legal...
02.04.2024
Who will REPLACE Hamilton at Mercedes?
Sam, Ben & Harry discuss the most likely candidates to replace Hamilton at Mercedes from 2025, as well as whether his race engineer Bono may make the move to Ferrari alongside him. They also cover the announcement that Suzuka will...
02.01.2024
Lewis Hamilton to join FERRARI in 2025 | EMERGENCY PODCAST
It has been a historic day in the world of F1 as Lewis Hamilton's departure from Mercedes has been announced after 11 years at the team, with the 7-time world champion moving to none other than Ferrari for the 2025...
01.31.2024
Andretti F1 entry REJECTED
The LB boys discuss the breaking news that F1 have rejected Andretti's bid to enter the sport in the near future, until at least 2028... They also cover the rumours of a Chicago GP, Szafnauer's comments on Aston Martin, and...
01.28.2024
Leclerc and Norris confirm MULTI-YEAR contracts - the right move?
Following the news that both Leclerc and Norris have re-signed at their respective teams with long-term deals, the LB boys discuss their choices and whether the drivers have made the right call. They also discuss the aims of Red Bull's...
01.24.2024
ANOTHER street race?! Madrid GP in 2026 CONFIRMED
F1 have announced a new Madrid street circuit GP from 2026, and Sam & Harry share their thoughts! Later in the episode, the LB trio rank the 2024 driver pairings, as well as discussing James Allison's long-term contract extension at...
01.21.2024
Who is UNDER PRESSURE in 2024?
The LB boys share which drivers or teams they think are most under pressure in the upcoming 2024 season. They also discuss the Las Vegas GP start time for 2024 following schedule confirmations, and McLaren's call for F1 action over...
01.17.2024
How promising is McLaren's 2024 confidence?
Sam, Ben and Harry discuss the McLaren marketing campaign and surprise launch that have got everyone talking this week - is their confidence an encouraging sign? They also cover Toto Wolff's contract extension, Pat Fry's comments on his experience at...
01.14.2024
Haas ignore Binotto and Szafnauer for top job - the right call?
Sam, Ben & Harry discuss Gene Haas' reasoning for ignoring bigger outside names for new team boss in favour of inside hire Komatsu. They also cover the 'friction' between F1 and FOM, Sargeant's assertion that the gap between F2 and...
01.10.2024
Guenther Steiner LEAVES Haas F1 Team
The LB trio discuss the breaking news that Guenther Steiner has departed from Haas F1 Team after 10 years as Team Principal, and is to be replaced by Ayao Komatsu. They also compare their Top 5 most UNDERRATED drivers in...
01.07.2024
F1 Drivers and Principals rank their Top 10 drivers of 2023
The LB boys give their thoughts on the recently revealed Top 10 driver rankings of 2023, as given by both the drivers and team bosses. They also discuss the FIA's desire for the future of F1 engine development to be...
01.03.2024
2024 F1 New Year's Resolutions
The boys are back for 2024 with their New Year's Resolutions for some key drivers, teams and personnel in F1. They also discuss McLaren's ambitions for 2024, the newly rebranded Stake F1 Team, and the exit of the FIA's Sporting...
12.31.2023
Best of LB Games 2023
In this New Year's Eve special, we are running back some of our favourite games from 2023 with all the silly moments, soundboard blunders, and even a guest appearance from Anthony Davidson. We will be back in full swing with...
12.30.2023
The 2023 LB F1 Awards!
[Updated audio 30/12/23] It's time again for the most prestigious awards ceremony in all of F1... the LBees! Everybody's favourite host Clives Pigglesworth is back for another year alongside Sam, Ben, & Harry to dish out F1's most sought-after accolades,...
12.29.2023
Should Leclerc sign a FIVE YEAR contract extension with Ferrari?!
[Updated audio on 29/12/23] The LB trio are here for the final 'live' episode of the year! They discuss the rumoured long-term deal that would keep Charles Leclerc with Ferrari until 2029, and whether this would be a good move...
12.28.2023
Best of LB 2023!
In this special episode, we've pulled together some of our favourite discussions, debates, and silly moments from this past year of the podcast (there were of course far too many of the latter to choose from). Enjoy! FOLLOW us on socials!...
12.24.2023
An LB Christmas Message!
Whilst there's no regular episode today due to the festivities, the LB boys just wanted to send you a little holiday message! We'll be here with 2 'Best Of' episodes next week and back to business as usual in the...
12.13.2023
Our 2023 F1 Season Review
The LB boys recap and review the full 2023 season, running through the race calendar and talking through some of their favourite and forgotten moments... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon...
12.10.2023
The FIA's controversial inquiry + Our 2023 Prediction Review
The off-season content gods have delivered, in the form of FIA nonsense... The LB trio are here with their opinions on the FIA's conflict of interest inquiry into Toto and Susie Wolff. They also review their predictions for teammate battles,...

What's The Late Braking F1 Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Late Braking F1 Podcast episodes:

Will Mercedes' Miami upgrades finally bring success? | 2024 Miami GP Preview

Adrian Newey LEAVING Red Bull?!

Who will Carlos Sainz drive for in 2025?!

2024 Chinese GP Review

2024 Chinese GP Sprint & Qualifying Review

2024 Chinese GP Sprint Shootout Review

Will there be surprise in Shanghai? | 2024 Chinese GP Preview

Alonso COMMITS to Aston Martin!

Could Sebastian Vettel RETURN to F1?!

2024 Japanese GP Review

2024 Japanese GP Qualifying Review

Will Red Bull hit back hard with Suzuka upgrades? | 2024 Japanese GP Preview

Our 2025 Driver Lineup Predictions

Was Alonso's penalty UNFAIR?!

2024 Australian GP Review

2024 Australian GP Qualifying Review

Are Mercedes in TROUBLE? | 2024 Australian GP Preview

Could Verstappen really LEAVE Red Bull?!

Massa begins legal proceedings against Hamilton's 2008 World Title

2024 Saudi Arabian GP Review

2024 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Review

Will there be jeopardy in Jeddah?! | 2024 Saudi Arabian GP Preview

Could Verstappen really LEAVE Red Bull?!

2024 Bahrain GP Review

2024 Bahrain GP Qualifying Review

Who will come out fighting?! | 2024 Bahrain GP Preview

Are Mercedes BACK?! | 2024 F1 Season Predictions

Is Red Bull's RADICAL design shift a game changer?!

BEST and WORST liveries of 2024 | Pimp My F1

Will Sainz beat Leclerc in his FINAL Ferrari season?! | 2024 Teammate Wars

Silverstone SECURED until 2034!

How would we FIX Formula 1?

Who will REPLACE Hamilton at Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton to join FERRARI in 2025 | EMERGENCY PODCAST

Andretti F1 entry REJECTED

Leclerc and Norris confirm MULTI-YEAR contracts - the right move?

ANOTHER street race?! Madrid GP in 2026 CONFIRMED

Who is UNDER PRESSURE in 2024?

How promising is McLaren's 2024 confidence?

Haas ignore Binotto and Szafnauer for top job - the right call?

Guenther Steiner LEAVES Haas F1 Team

F1 Drivers and Principals rank their Top 10 drivers of 2023

2024 F1 New Year's Resolutions

Best of LB Games 2023

The 2023 LB F1 Awards!

Should Leclerc sign a FIVE YEAR contract extension with Ferrari?!

Best of LB 2023!

An LB Christmas Message!

Our 2023 F1 Season Review

The FIA's controversial inquiry + Our 2023 Prediction Review