The Late Braking F1 Podcast

2026 Hungarian GP Qualifying Review Jul 25, 2026 00:38:12 Hungary delivered a closely fought qualifying session as a surprise contender claimed pole. Ben is flying solo to break down all the action, from Ferrari and McLaren's pace and who holds the edge for Sunday's race, to another frustrating day for Max Verstappen... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE:

2026 Hungarian GP Preview & Predictions Jul 22, 2026 01:10:13 It's the final chance for the drivers to make a statement before the F1 summer break. Can Russell wrestle the momentum back from Antonelli by taking victory? Are Ferrari genuine contenders this weekend? And what can we expect from Aston Martin's major upgrade package? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE C

2026 Belgian GP Race Review Jul 19, 2026 01:08:51 A day of highs and lows for Mercedes at Spa as Antonelli stormed back to the top step while Russell's race ended in the gravel. The LB boys run through all the action, from Ferrari's penalties to Hadjar's impressive recovery drive and points for Audi. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02&

2026 Belgian GP Qualifying Review Jul 18, 2026 00:36:29 Spa delivered plenty of drama in qualifying, and Ben and Sam are here to break it all down! They discuss a remarkable pole position that saw the largest qualifying margin of the season so far, Verstappen and Red Bull's clever tow tactics, and Lindblad shining for Racing Bulls once again. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can

2026 Belgian GP Preview & Predictions Jul 15, 2026 01:13:00 With 2 wins in the last 3 races, Ben and Sam consider whether Ferrari could do it again or if Mercedes is better suited to the unique challenge of Spa. They also chat through the possibility of rain, Red Bull's reliability issues, and Sainz's doubts over the Williams project. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us...

Is Russell right about Antonelli's championship lead? Jul 12, 2026 01:13:36 Ben and Sam discuss Russell's recent comments on the growing points gap between the Mercedes teammates and whether he can turn it around. They also cover Adrian Newey's explanation of what went wrong for Aston Martin this season, the latest plans to re-introduce V8 engines by 2031, and round things off with some Formula Fortunes... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late B

Why Verstappen to McLaren isn't as crazy as it sounds Jul 8, 2026 01:11:00 Ben and Sam catch you up on the latest F1 chatter, starting with the growing speculation over Max Verstappen's frustration at Red Bull and whether a shock move to McLaren could actually be on the cards. They also discuss Esteban Ocon's uncertain future and who could replace him, as well as Toto Wolff's suggestion that Ferrari may be running close to the cost cap... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this

2026 British GP Race Review Jul 5, 2026 01:03:01 For the first time since October 2024, Charles Leclerc is a Formula 1 race winner! The LB boys discuss Ferrari’s return to the top step, how Antonelli’s pole position joy quickly turned into a point-less weekend, and why the decision not to restart the race after Verstappen’s trip through the gravel proved so controversial... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking

2026 British GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review Jul 4, 2026 00:51:27 A busy day at Silverstone gives us two exciting sessions to unpack! Ben, Sam and Harry are on hand to review the Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying, discussing Kimi Antonelli's dominant day, Ferrari's encouraging showing, and Red Bull and McLaren keeping the pressure on. Note: The sprint portion of the review was recorded live at an event, so the audio quality may be slightly lower than usual. Get i

2026 British GP Sprint Qualifying Review Jul 3, 2026 00:35:35 The British GP weekend is well underway, with the home crowd given reason to smile. Ben and Sam run through the day's action at Silverstone, where a tight top three leaves it all to play for tomorrow... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on

2026 British GP Preview | Silverstone's Top Contenders for Victory Jul 1, 2026 01:21:46 Russell wants his first British GP win. Hamilton is chasing a historic 10th. Norris is looking to make it back-to-back wins at Silverstone. But after Red Bull's resurgence in Austria, they can't be counted out. Ben and Sam discuss who has the edge at Silverstone, and whether a home victory is actually on the cards... As mentioned on the episode, we'll be at Silverstone on Sunday so if you're aro

2026 Austrian GP Race Review Jun 28, 2026 01:08:26 Well that Ferrari hopium was short-lived... The LB boys cover the day's action at the Red Bull Ring that saw Verstappen back in the fight, but it wasn't quite enough to catch Russell who held onto victory and ends a winless streak. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late

2026 Austrian GP Preview | Can Ferrari do it again? Jun 24, 2026 01:05:59 The LB boys are back as a THREEE to preview all the action at the Red Bull Ring, discussing whether Ferrari can make it two wins in a row, if Antonelli can bounce back, and whether Red Bull’s latest upgrades could help them secure a podium on home soil... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZU

Our verdict on F1's new engine direction Jun 21, 2026 01:15:07 Guess who's back!!! Ben is joined by Harry to discuss their thoughts on F1's newly confirmed 60-40 engine split for 2028, as well as the latest questions surrounding Fernando Alonso's future in the sport. Plus, a wonderful chat with F1 presenter and broadcaster, Christian Hewgill. Christian's new book Grand Prix 101 is out soon at all major retailers. Amazon UK | Amazon US Get involved in F1 Fanta

Are Hamilton and Ferrari ACTUALLY 2026 title contenders?! Jun 17, 2026 01:13:19 Fresh from Hamilton’s win in Spain, Ben and Sam discuss whether Hamilton and Ferrari are genuine 2026 title contenders. Plus, the implications of Gasly’s reinstated Monaco P3, and the five races not to miss for the remainder of the season. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want mo

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Race Review Jun 14, 2026 01:05:15 History was made today in Spain as Hamilton cruised to his long-awaited first victory in red! Ben and Sam break down his magnificent drive and Ferrari's (sorry, what?) strategy masterclass, along with all the other action from up and down the field... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02&

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Qualifying Review Jun 13, 2026 00:38:41 A close qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya brings disruption to Antonelli's dominant streak! Ben and Sam dig into the latest twist in the Mercedes teammate battle, the shock trip into the wall for one Ferrari, Audi’s impressive performance, and and plenty more. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview | Can anyone stop Antonelli? Jun 10, 2026 01:16:01 F1 heads to Spain for the first of two visits this season, and Ben and Sam ask the big question: can anyone disrupt Antonelli's dominant run? Plus, they break down the FIA's bombshell ADUO verdict and explore what it could mean for the competitive landscape this season and beyond. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat u

2026 Monaco GP Race Review Jun 7, 2026 01:15:57 From endless penalties and numerous retirements to late red-flag drama, the Monaco GP had a LOT going on. Join Ben and Sam as they break it all down and somehow fit it into one episode. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2026 Monaco GP Qualifying Review Jun 6, 2026 00:40:56 If there’s one thing Monaco always delivers on, it’s qualifying. What a session! Ben and Sam break down all the action, from Audi’s disastrous day in the Principality to a spectacularly thrilling Q3 that had us all on the edge of our seats... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want

2026 Monaco GP Preview | Could Ferrari ACTUALLY win Monaco? Jun 3, 2026 01:08:36 Ferrari are dominating the F1 conversation right now, and not just because they might have a shot at Monaco glory... Ben and Sam preview the Monaco GP, assessing Ferrari's chances of victory, exploring the race's rule changes, and reacting to Charles Leclerc's million-year commitment to the Scuderia. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and s

Is Alpine's Gucci partnership the start of something bigger? May 31, 2026 01:04:51 Gucci is coming to Formula 1, but what does its new Alpine partnership mean for the future of the team and for F1 as a whole? Plus, Ben and Sam discuss McLaren's 2026 prospects, Mohammed Ben Sulayem's latest governance proposal, and another edition of F1: Back (...and Back). Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... L

Are F1's 2027 rule changes under threat? May 27, 2026 01:08:29 Ben and Sam explore the pushback from select teams against F1's proposed 2027 engine rules, and whether the teams leading the resistance could ultimately shape Verstappen's future in the sport. They also cover Hamilton insisting he's "here to stay", the Ocon-Haas exit rumours, and wrap up with some Fill in the Blank. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠

2026 Canadian GP Race Review May 25, 2026 01:05:46 Montreal madness! Ben and Sam break down the thriller packed with penalties, retirements, epic wheel-to-wheel battles, and of course a shock DNF that could prove costly for one side of the Mercedes garage in the championship fight... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Lat

2026 Canadian GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review May 23, 2026 00:41:26 Despite familiar faces at the top, it was a spicy Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Ben and Sam cover the day's drama from the Mercedes teammate clash in the sprint through to the last-gasp flyer that locked in pole for tomorrow's race... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Wan

2026 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying Review May 23, 2026 00:37:21 The weekend of action has kicked off in Montreal, and Ben and Sam are here to break down all the big talking points ahead of tomorrow’s sprint: from the impact of Mercedes’ upgrades through to Alonso’s costly mistake, and the return of Canada’s infamous groundhogs leaving one driver with plenty of work to do tomorrow... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking leagu

2026 Canadian GP Preview | Four straight wins for Antonelli?! May 20, 2026 01:07:38 Can Antonelli achieve something his teammate never has? Ben and Sam preview the upcoming weekend in Montreal, debating whether Russell can bounce back at one of his strongest circuits, or if Antonelli will make it four straight wins. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Lat

Is there hope for Aston Martin? May 17, 2026 01:04:37 With both cars finally seeing the chequered flag in Miami, Ben and Sam discuss Aston Martin's targets and whether there are any genuine reasons for optimism. They also cover the potential rescheduling of 2026's cancelled races, before getting stuck into some of your F1 driver questions. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can

Would a Red Bull move be a mistake for Piastri? May 13, 2026 01:21:30 With reports swirling that Red Bull are targeting Oscar Piastri, Ben and Sam debate whether this dramatic move would be the right call for both parties. Plus: Zak Brown reignites the “A-B team” debate, a game of Formula Fortunes, and an interview with writer Matt Majendie, who was granted behind-the-scenes access to Red Bull amid their dramatic 2025 season… Inside Red Bull Racing: A season with F1

Is F1's 2027 engine change an admission of failure? May 10, 2026 01:04:25 Join Ben and Sam for a Sunday F1 catch-up, covering the breaking news of F1's 2027 engine shift, the growing Mercedes driver battle amid Antonelli's strong start, and Sky Sports' huge new F1 deal. Plus, their Top 5 Drivers of the Season so far. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 W

Are V8 engines returning to F1?! May 6, 2026 01:12:08 More BS from MBS, or is a V8 comeback actually on the horizon? Ben and Sam break down the latest engine chatter shaping the sport’s next era, then wrap up the Miami GP with a look at the post-race penalties. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the sho

2026 Miami GP Race Review May 4, 2026 01:07:20 Turns out we didn't need a wet race to get chaos... Ben and Sam review a wild Miami GP, from Verstappen's first lap spin through to Leclerc's last lap heartbreak - and everything in between! Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so we can keep you updated: >>> CLICK HERE

2026 Miami GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review May 3, 2026 00:41:56 It was a Saturday full of surprises in Miami, with the Sprint Race and Qualifying sessions seeing different teams rise to the top. Ben and Sam break down the action and explore what caused the shake-up in the order ahead of tomorrow's race... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want

2026 Miami GP Sprint Qualifying Review May 2, 2026 00:36:50 The Miami weekend kicks off with a bang as a new pole sitter joins this season’s list... Ben and Sam break down the session, from the teams surging back into form to those still stuck after the break. Plus, is the qualifying format finally improving or is there work still to be done? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can bea

2026 Miami GP Preview | Could teams close in on Mercedes in Miami? Apr 29, 2026 01:05:17 The long wait is over! Ben and Sam get stuck into all things Miami GP, discussing whether Mercedes will simply pick up where they left off at the front, or if the field is finally ready to close the gap. With upgrades in play, regulation tweaks, and possible rain, is the pecking order actually under threat? Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so

Looking back at F1’s most dominant periods Apr 26, 2026 01:10:28 Ben and Sam take you through F1 history, ranking the most dominant streaks where the competition had no answer. They also discuss the teams’ 2026 upgrade programmes, before answering your questions in a Constructors Q&A. Heading to the Dutch GP and interested in a Thursday meet-up? Fill out this quick form so we can keep you updated: >>> CLICK HERE

F1 tweaks 2026 rules: What’s new and will it make a difference? Apr 22, 2026 01:07:18 The 2026 F1 regulations have been “refined”... but what’s actually changed, and what impact will it have? Ben and Sam break it down, plus Colton Herta’s F1 practice debut, a revisit of past world champion predictions, and a round of F1 Back (and Back)… We have an upcoming Q&A with a focus on the current F1 constructors. CLICK HERE to submit any question you may have on this topic. Get involved in

How valid is Domenicali's defence of the 2026 regs? Apr 19, 2026 01:08:52 Ben and Sam break down recent comments from F1's CEO on the state of the sport, cover the latest shake up at Red Bull, and speculate on today's cancelled Saudi Arabian GP. They finish with a Top 3 of the most overrated and underrated tracks on the calendar... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6

Grading every F1 team after the first 3 races! Apr 15, 2026 01:21:40 Three races in, and the F1 pecking order is starting to take shape. Who’s acing the season so far, and who’s got some serious homework to do? The LB boys run through every team and deliver their verdict. Plus, they each build their ultimate F1 driver, picking the best traits from across the grid. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see i

Unpacking GP Lambiase's SHOCK McLaren switch Apr 12, 2026 01:09:40 Ben and Sam break down Gianpiero Lambiase’s shock move to McLaren and what it means for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. They also explore what might have been had the Bahrain GP gone ahead, before discussing Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 exit in light of recent comments and ranking his Top 5 wins. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can

Will Miami be the start of a "new F1 championship"? Apr 8, 2026 01:15:38 With Leclerc hinting at “huge gains,” the LB boys ask: can Ferrari really close the gap to Mercedes, and could Miami mark the start of a new championship? They also tackle the Verstappen press conference controversy and Alpine's response to sabotage claims and online abuse. Plus, F1 watch recommendations for this break, and some Higher or Lower... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Predicting the 2027 F1 Driver Lineups! Apr 5, 2026 01:10:33 The LB boys are predicting the entire 2027 F1 grid! Who stays, who makes a move, and which new talents make their debut? Plus, which current drivers could be out of the sport for good? Tune in to hear our predictions. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Suppo

3 biggest problems F1 MUST fix (and how) Apr 1, 2026 01:14:25 With the 2026 F1 regulations under urgent review this month, the LB boys break down the top 3 issues facing F1 right now and explore potential ways they could be eased. They also take a closer look at Hadjar’s start at Red Bull, before wrapping up with some Back and Forth. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEA

2026 Japanese GP Race Review Mar 29, 2026 01:05:23 We have a new championship leader! Ben and Harry break down an eventful F1 Sunday that saw Antonelli secure a back-to-back victory, and Piastri claim a podium finish. They also unpack Bearman’s dramatic high-speed crash and assess how the new regulations held up at Suzuka... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... L

2026 Japanese GP Qualifying Review Mar 28, 2026 00:41:10 Suzuka delivered some surprises in today's qualifying, and Ben and Sam discuss the lot, from Russell’s struggles and McLaren’s resurgence to Lindblad knocking Verstappen out of Q3, plus Aston Martin’s woes at the back. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Supp

2026 Japanese GP Preview | Are Ferrari a real threat at Suzuka? Mar 25, 2026 01:08:18 Ben and Sam look ahead to this weekend at Suzuka, tackling the big questions: Who will come out on top at Mercedes, can the prancing horses challenge the top dogs, and will Red Bull finally find their feet? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show

Our first take on F1's new regulations Mar 22, 2026 01:14:50 The LB boys react to Audi’s shock team principal exit, share their first impressions of F1’s new regulations, weigh in on Antonelli’s title chances, and dissect McLaren’s rough start, plus a game of Guess the Year to finish! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking

Is Lewis Hamilton BACK? Mar 18, 2026 01:06:17 Is Lewis Hamilton truly back on form, and just how far could he go this season? The LB boys get into his promising start, the chatter around the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, and asses how Cadillac and Alpine are performing against expectations so far this season, before finishing with Higher or Lower... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠

2026 Chinese GP Race Review Mar 15, 2026 01:06:43 F1 has a new race winner! Ben and Sam run through everything that happened this Sunday in Shanghai, from the multiple non-starters to the emotional podium of firsts, and all the drama in between! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2026 Chinese GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review Mar 14, 2026 00:44:50 Ben and Sam discuss an action-packed day in Shanghai, from the sprint race battles and a new pole sitter to Red Bull’s struggles and the impact of the new regulations on Sprint and qualifying formats... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on

2026 Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying Review Mar 13, 2026 00:36:17 Ben and Sam bring you a full breakdown of Sprint Qualifying in Shanghai, covering all the hot topics from today’s session, from more dominance at the front to a surprise Alpine performance, plus plenty more struggles at the back… Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Br

2026 Chinese GP Preview | Is Russell the one to beat? Mar 11, 2026 01:08:57 Ben, Sam and Harry review the season’s first Sprint weekend in Shanghai, breaking down the unique challenges the circuit may throw at the grid and debating who can challenge at the front. They also get stuck into the complaints from Mercedes’ customer teams and a game of Late Faking… Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can bea

2026 Australian GP Race Review Mar 8, 2026 01:11:06 With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes’ triumph, Ferrari’s questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1’s all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZU

2026 Australian GP Qualifying Review Mar 7, 2026 00:39:13 Albert Park came alive in today’s qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who’s come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat u

2026 F1 Australian GP Preview | Who will start the NEW ERA on top? Mar 4, 2026 01:11:03 The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who’s ready to launch out of the gates, who’s got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we’re hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02&nbsp

Who Takes the 2026 F1 Title? | Our Championship Predictions Mar 1, 2026 01:06:21 With the first race of 2026 just around the corner, the LB boys share their full F1 World Championship predictions, from Drivers’ to Constructors'. Find out who they think will rise to the top in this new era... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the

Will Norris beat Piastri AGAIN this season? | 2026 Teammate Wars Feb 26, 2026 01:12:26 Will Piastri finally get one over on Norris? Will Hamilton find his form and outshine Leclerc? Find out who the LB boys think will reign supreme in each 2026 F1 intra-team battle, followed by a round of F1: Back and Forth... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking

Is it Ferrari’s year?! Our reactions to every team after 2026 F1 testing Feb 23, 2026 01:05:07 Too soon for hopium? With pre-season testing wrapped up, the LB boys share their thoughts on every F1 team with three-word summaries, and finish with some Higher or Lower... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Could F1 lose Max Verstappen? Feb 18, 2026 01:08:14 Ben and Harry discuss some fresh testing takeaways, as well as the noise around Verstappen's future and what it could all mean for F1. They also tackle new race start concerns, Barcelona's contract extension (kinda), and fire up the Panic-o-Meter to see which teams should be feeling calm heading into the season, and which should be starting to sweat... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2026 F1 Bahrain Testing Week 1: What We Learned Feb 15, 2026 01:15:21 Ben and Sam break down the key takeaways from the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, analysing how each team appears to be shaping up and the biggest questions still hanging over the paddock. They also discuss growing talk of a surprise return for a much-loved circuit, and explore the career highs and lows for a selection of F1 drivers... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ranking EVERY 2026 F1 Livery from BEST to WORST! Feb 11, 2026 01:06:59 It’s time to round off livery season as the LB boys rank every 2026 F1 livery in the ultimate tier list. From hits to misses (and maybe some masterpieces), where does each team land? They finish off with some F1: Alphabetti. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking

Toto Wolff blasts F1 rivals over 2026 engine controversy Feb 9, 2026 01:10:30 “Get your sh*t together”: Ben, Sam & Harry react to Toto Wolff’s fiery message to rival F1 teams over 2026 engine complaints. They also cover Lando’s 2026 mindset shift, a possible Alonso-McLaren Indy 500 reunion, Doohan’s new F1 role, and wrap up with some F1: Order Please. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... L

Should we be worried about Williams yet? Feb 5, 2026 01:10:41 The boys break down Williams’ livery launch and Vowles' response to missing testing. They also explore best- and worst-case scenarios for a handful of drivers, dig into the Horner and Alpine rumours, and finish with a special edition of a much loved game... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4

Reasons to be excited for the 2026 F1 Season! Feb 1, 2026 01:16:22 Ben, Sam, and Harry get into the storylines they’re most excited about for F1 in 2026. They also break down the shakedown and react to your hottest takes for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Who's under the MOST pressure this 2026 F1 season? Jan 29, 2026 01:13:29 Who’s feeling the heat the most this F1 season? The LB boys give their top picks! They also get stuck into the 'mysterious' Barcelona shakedown, Audi’s new junior programme, and round off with some Order Please... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support t

Fresh or flop? Our reactions to Ferrari's 2026 livery! Jan 25, 2026 01:12:07 The LB boys react to a jam-packed week of car launches from the Big Three: Ferrari, Mercedes… and Alpine! They also discuss why Williams are sitting out the first F1 test, before wrapping up with a classic Back and Forth. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? S

Is 2026 make or break for Leclerc at Ferrari? Jan 22, 2026 01:12:18 Ben, Sam and Harry chat through the Audi and Haas launches, debate whether it’s now or never for Leclerc at Ferrari (and where he could go next), and wrap up with a game of Higher or Lower. Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Which F1 team has the BEST driver lineup for 2026? Jan 18, 2026 01:10:16 We're SO back! Reunited as a trio, the LB boys react to the Red Bull launch and liveries, the news that Hamilton will get a new race engineer this year, AND they rank every driver duo on the 2026 grid! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠

Will Aston Martin live up to the hype? Jan 14, 2026 01:05:56 Ben and Sam explore whether it's all aboard the 2026 Aston Martin hype train or whether cracks are already showing in the "superteam." They also look at what 2025’s rookies can prove in year two, and unpack GP’s future at Red Bull, as well as some more Alpine nonsense. They finish up with Guess The Year... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

“Everything Was a Problem”: Our Reaction to Perez’s Red Bull Critique Jan 11, 2026 01:13:41 Ben and Sam react to Perez’s explosive recent interview, breaking down his candid Red Bull comments. They also analyse the Team Bosses’ and Drivers’ Top 10 lists for 2025, unpack Pat Symonds’ criticism of the FIA over the 2026 engine rules, and finish with a Top 5 of F1 Driver-Team moves... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you

New Year, New Goals: 2026 F1 Resolutions for Drivers & Teams Jan 7, 2026 01:03:14 We're back! Did you miss us? Ben and Sam dust off the microphones and look ahead to the new season, starting with New Year's resolutions for a handful of drivers and teams. They also chat about Ford’s role within Red Bull, before finishing with a special game... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C

Best of Late Braking 2025: Games Jan 4, 2026 01:14:02 We’re back to regular episodes on Wednesday, but in the meantime - put your F1 knowledge to the test with a compilation of some of our favourite games from the past year! Episodes referenced: Ep 495 (Order Please), Ep 539 (Higher or Lower), Ep 528 (Late Faking), Ep 562 (Taking The Michael), Ep 533 (Show Me The Options), Ep 579, (Histula 1), Ep 597 (Formula Fortunes & Outro) Want more Late Brakin

Best of Late Braking 2025: Part 2 Dec 31, 2025 01:18:04 Happy New Year, Late Brakers! Cap off the year with some of our favourite chats (rants) and podcast moments from the second half of 2025. Up next: Best of Games, and then then we’re back at full speed looking ahead to the 2026 F1 season! Episodes referenced: 586 (Intro & Daniel Ricciardo), 581 (Hadjar’s podium & Dutch GP MOTR), 584 (McLaren at Monza), 597 (Verstappen’s Sprint Record), 585 (Domeni

Best of Late Braking 2025: Part 1 Dec 29, 2025 01:17:04 As another year of the podcast draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of our favourite discussions and the silliest moments from the first half of 2025. We hope you enjoy, and let us know YOUR highlights! Episodes referenced: 495 (Intro & Aston Martin), 496 (Mohammed Ben Sulayem's comments), 508 (Albon vs. Sainz), 503 (Kimi Antonelli), 513 (Madring) 520 (Red Bull), 536 (Racing Rules & Ferra

A Christmas Message from LB! Dec 25, 2025 00:03:15 Just a little message for you, our lovely listeners, from the boys this Christmas. We’ll be back very soon with some Best Of episodes, followed by a return to our regular scheduling in the new year. For now, have a very Happy Christmas love from all of us here at Late Braking! Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is Portugal’s return a win for F1? Dec 21, 2025 01:09:33 Ben and Sam break down the news of Portugal’s return to the F1 calendar in 2027, discussing what it means for the sport and who stands to benefit most from its comeback. They then turn their attention to the 2025 season, grading every team on their performances... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The 2025 LB F1 Awards! Dec 17, 2025 01:07:35 Who was the Driver of the Season? Which team radio stole the show? And who truly pushed the limits with the overtake of the year? It’s time for the 2025 LB F1 Awards, where we debate, vote, and hand out trophies across these categories and plenty more. Strap in for our silliest episode of the year and find out who takes home LB glory... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our 2025 F1 Season Review: Race by Race Dec 14, 2025 01:21:43 Relive the 2025 Formula 1 season with the LB boys as they run through the year race by race, from thrilling highs to painful lows (looking at you, Ferrari), and the pivotal moments that ultimately shaped the championship... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Late Braking league⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking?

How WRONG Were Our 2025 F1 Start-of-Season Predictions? Dec 10, 2025 01:08:33 The LB boys revisit their start-of-season predictions, from teammate battles to the full Championship order, and uncover just how deep into the hopium they really were! They also react to Zak Brown’s controversial radio message to Piastri, and the news of Helmut Marko’s exit from Red Bull, before finishing off with some Histula 1... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2025 Abu Dhabi GP Race Review Dec 7, 2025 01:07:23 After a tense showdown, a new first-time World Champion has emerged! The LB boys break down all of the nail-biting action in the desert, where multiple obstacles stood in the way of Norris and the trophy, from rivals giving it their all, to a Ferrari with inexplicable pace, to a weaving Red Bull. But in the end, it’s congratulations to Lando and McLaren! Want more Late Braking? Support the show o

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