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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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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.

Azerbaijan GP Quali Review: Drama for Russell and Antonelli

2026/09/25

Can George Russell convert pole into his first race win since June? Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna Tennant as Russell put in a near-perfect lap while Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1. We hear from both Mercedes drivers, as well as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, who start second and third respectively.

Azerbaijan GP Preview: Can Kimi Conquer Baku?

2026/09/23

Can Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley to look ahead to a race that is expected to suit Mercedes. They discuss the relationship between the young Italian and his race engineer, Pete Bonnington, and hear from Kimi about how that partnership is developing. We also hear from Lando Norris, who remains firm in his belief that the VSC is having too much influence on the outcome of races. Plus, Arvid Lindblad joins the pod for his regular catch-up with Harry.

Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen vs 100 Go-Karts

2026/09/17

Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans give you a flavour from Silverstone as Max Verstappen attempts to overtake 100 go-karters at a special exhibition event. One of the 100 karters is our very own, Becky Evans! What would her strategy be against Verstappen? Harry speaks with the four-time world champion about this unique challenge, plus he chats with Red Bull performance engineer, Richard Cooke, and some of the other competitors including streamer, Pie Face, and professional mountain bike rider, Matt Jones.

Spanish GP Review: VSC or not to VSC

2026/09/13

Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Rebecca Clancy assess the twists and turns of the Spanish GP as the virtual safety car plays a vital part, leading to contrasting fortunes for Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. The team also praise Max Verstappen, question George Russell’s strategy and ask if the new Madring circuit was a success.

Spanish GP Quali Review: A ‘Gorgeous’ Lap To Seal Pole

2026/09/12

Harry Benjamin and Alice Powell review the first qualifying session at the brand-new Madring ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. They assess how Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen handled the challenge of Formula 1's newest circuit. Could Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton bounce back after a disappointing race in Italy? Plus, with tyre strategy, overtaking and the crucial opening lap all in focus, what can we expect from Sunday’s race?

Max Verstappen Special

2026/09/11

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen sits down for an exclusive chat with the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson. The Red Bull driver talks about why he extended his contract, his discussions with McLaren, his stunning appearance at the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May, and the new Formula 1 engine rules.

Spanish GP Preview: Hola Madrid!

2026/09/10

The Chequered Flag team are in Madrid for Formula 1’s first race at its brand-new circuit. Jennie Gow is joined by the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer to assess Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable momentum, George Russell’s fight to recover his season and Ferrari’s growing tensions. Plus, Andrew sits down with Max Verstappen to discuss his decision to remain with Red Bull.

Italian GP Review: History at Monza!

2026/09/06

Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alex Lynn and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy look back on a dramatic Italian Grand Prix, from Kimi Antonelli’s extraordinary challenge from the back of the grid to George Russell’s fight for victory. They examine Ferrari’s difficult home race, Max Verstappen’s pace, McLaren’s tense intra-team battle and what the championship picture means heading to Madrid’s brand-new circuit.

Italian GP Quali Review: Magnificent Monza Delivers Huge Shock

2026/09/05

What would happen in one of the most anticipated qualifying sessions of the season? The historic Monza took centre stage on qualifying day at the Italian Grand Prix. Would the passionate tifosi be delighted with a Ferrari pole for Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc? With Kimi Antonelli taking a grid penalty, could George Russell capitalise and make ground up in the championship race? Or would we be in for a huge shock? Harry Benjamin is joined by F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy and British racing driver Alex Lynn to look back on a dramatic session, plus hear from the key protagonists.

Italian GP Preview: Ferrari & Antonelli Bring Monza Heat

2026/09/03

Formula 1 heads to Monza, where the Tifosi are dreaming of a Ferrari victory and Italian championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces a charge from the back of the grid. Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson join Harry Benjamin to assess Mercedes’ title opportunity, Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of a first Ferrari win on home turf, McLaren’s remarkable form and Lando Norris’s new long-term deal. Andrew sits down for a chat with the world champion and we discuss whether Red Bull and Max Verstappen can compete at the front this weekend.

Chequered Flag Extra: F1 Super Subs & the Home Grand Prix Curse

2026/08/27

As championship leader Kimi Antonelli and the rest of F1 head to Monza, Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume are here to investigate why the Italian has cause for concern. Off the back of Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson’s stand-in success in Zandvoort, they also revisit the most memorable F1 super subs, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Nicola puts Harry on the spot with her Formula 1 or Formula Fun facts - which are true and which are fake? Plus, have the Backstreet Boys nailed the perfect driver boyband line-up?

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695 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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