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F1 Back at Base - A New Era: In this eight-part series, hosted by actress Rosamund Pike, we're going behind-the-scenes with next generation stars, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and British Haas hotshot Ollie Bearman, during their rookie Formula 1 seasons in the 2025 World Championship. We are in the passenger seat with the drivers - and we do mean that literally - following the final races of their maiden campaigns and lifting the lid on driver life away from the track with F1 experts Sarah Holt and Holly Samos as our guides. But it's not only the drivers who are driving forward F1's future - there is also a new team about to enter the top tier of motorsport. The series is also following the start-up Cadillac Formula 1 team as they race to join the grid for the very first time. Their uncharted journey is fraught with jeopardy, but they have unlocked their doors and let us inside. Fan favourites and former F1 race-winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are making their comebacks with Cadillac - and we hear from both of them throughout the series. F1 Chequered Flag: Home of Formula 1. Subscribe for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track.

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Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?

2026/11/02

Just how has Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion at just 20 years old? Harry, Jennie and Marc soak up the celebrations at Mercedes as they reflect on the young Italian’s remarkable achievement. They hear from the man himself, his race engineer Pete Bonnington and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Plus, 1996 world champion Damon Hill shares his thoughts on what he's witnessed this season.

Mexico City GP Qualifying Review: History for Hamilton

2026/11/01

With history beckoning for Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton stole the show in Mexico, securing his first pole position for Ferrari while Antonelli could only manage fourth. Harry, Marc and Jennie review a busy day in the paddock and hear from the top four drivers. Plus, they react to Esteban Ocon’s statement following his withdrawal from the weekend, in which he acknowledged a disagreement within Haas but firmly denied any physical violence.

Mexico City GP Preview: Antonelli on the Brink of History

2026/10/31

With Kimi Antonelli on the brink of making history, Harry, Marc and Jennie look back at how the young Italian has reached this point. They hear from 1996 world champion Damon Hill and three other world champions whose exclusive club Antonelli could join on Sunday night. Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero tells us what it would mean back home, and Arvid Lindblad joins the pod for his final regular catch-up of the season.

US GP Review: Antonelli is made to wait

2026/10/26

Kimi Antonelli will have to wait a little longer to be crowned world champion. His victory in Austin wasn’t quite enough to wrap up the title. Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill join Rosanna Tennant to unpack a relatively uneventful race, discuss the afternoon’s main talking points and look ahead to Mexico.

US GP Qualifying Review: Pole to Champion?

2026/10/25

Can Kimi Antonelli turn pole position into a world championship? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Rebecca Clancy and Harry Benjamin to look back at qualifying in Austin. We hear from Antonelli and Max Verstappen, and the team make their predictions on whether Kimi will be crowned world champion on Sunday.

US GP Preview: Will Austin Crown a Champion?

2026/10/22

Will Kimi Antonelli be crowned Formula 1 world champion in Austin this weekend, or will the title celebrations have to wait? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Jolyon Palmer, Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to assess the Italian’s chances, and we hear from the man himself. We also discuss Max Verstappen’s resurgence as he chases a third consecutive Grand Prix victory, and examine the tensions at Ferrari after Lewis Hamilton squandered a likely podium finish in Singapore. Plus, Haas driver Ollie Bearman drops by for a chat about life in F1, his future and his former team-mate Antonelli’s remarkable rise to the top.

Chequered Flag Extra: Christian Horner in conversation with Rick Edwards

2026/10/19

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner sits down for an in-depth chat with Rick Edwards around the release of his memoir ‘Drive'. Horner details why he was sacked last year, what would bring him back to F1 and whether he misses the sport.

Chequered Flag Extra: F1 in Africa, Gasly on Alpine & Palmowski’s title dream

2026/10/15

Harry Benjamin speaks to F1 Academy championship leader Alisha Palmowski about her season and her hopes of securing the title in Austin. Alisha looks ahead to the next step in her career and also offers her thoughts on Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise. Pierre Gasly looks back on nearly a decade in Formula 1, from his debut in Malaysia to his Monza victory and pole position. He discusses Alpine’s upward trajectory, adapting to life at the front of a team and the lessons he would pass on to his younger self. Plus, the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reacts to the news that Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Singapore GP Review: Who would shine under the lights?

2026/10/11

Could Max Verstappen convert pole to victory in Singapore & would Kimi Antonelli edge closer to the drivers’ title? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Alice Powell and F1 Academy championship leader Alisha Palmowski to reflect on all of the action and hear from the key protagonists, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. The team analyse Ferrari’s strategy and explain the permutations for Antonelli to win the title in Austin next time out.

Singapore GP Saturday Review: Sprint chaos & who would take pole?

2026/10/10

Could Max Verstappen continue his fine form and take victory in the Singapore sprint? Would Kimi Antonelli take full advantage in qualifying, knowing that George Russell has a penalty for Sunday’s Grand Prix? Or would Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari or the McLarens capitalise at the Marina Bay Street Circuit? Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to a packed Saturday at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Singapore GP Preview: Software, Sprints & Penalties

2026/10/08

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.

Bahrain GP in Malaysia Review: Chaos at Sepang!

2026/10/04

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.

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

2026/10/03

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?

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

2026/09/30

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.

Azerbaijan GP Review: Vettel Gives His Verdict

2026/09/26

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.

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697 reviews

★★★☆☆

mehsteinfeld 2026/10/04

Spoilers!

Great show but I’m this close to unsubscribing because of the regular spoilers in the episode titles. These pop up on my Home Screen and ruin the outc...

★☆☆☆☆

cactusflow3r 2026/10/03

Beware of Spoilers

i see that several reviews asking for the titles not to give away the results. it’s obvious you ignore the reasonable requests because after months of...

★☆☆☆☆

Nick nick Cage 2026/08/23

Spoilers!!

Good show but PLEASE stop including spoilers in your race review episode titles. My episodes auto download and I’ve had the race spoiled by this shows...

★★★★★

zagobago 2026/07/24

Excellent and informative

I appreciate the enthusiasm and work that goes into making your podcast. Thanks!

★☆☆☆☆

Suz912 2026/06/17

Unfollowing

Hi. I’m unfollowing your podcast because you idiots put the winner of Barcelona in the title of the podcast, why? WHY? Just title it “Mega result in B...

★☆☆☆☆

JJraabe 2026/06/14

Stop spoiling results in Titles

Please, Chequered Flag team, you should know your audience better than to put any kind of race result information in a space where your fans cannot co...

★☆☆☆☆

flangeslammer 2026/05/04

Terrible product.

Theres too much wrong with this product to go point by point. Just forget about it. There are powerful independent F1 voices out there - go to them. T...

★★★☆☆

Lucojach 2026/05/01

Bring back Jennie as host

Please bring back Jennie Gow as host. Harry comes across as too immature and frankly a bit of a brat. Swap their roles and the show can be great again...

★★☆☆☆

iCrosswhite 2026/03/28

Titles?!

Can you make it so that the titles of the podcast episodes don’t give away what happened at Quali?

★★★☆☆

Aaron Aronson 2026/03/14

Why put spoilers in the title

Was literally watching China Q3 when the push notification spoiled the results. Not everyone who follows this show is in the same time zone. Don’t spo...

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