Chequered Flag Extra: Piastri on Max, Title Talk & Advice for Harry

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   19 Jul 2026 · 33 min

   Belgian GP Race Review: A Tale of Two Mercedes

   Could Mercedes have experienced two more contrasting races? Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory of the season to extend his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton to 45 points, while George Russell's afternoon was over before he'd even completed the opening lap. Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Rebecca Clancy look back on a dramatic race and assess what it means for the title fight. They hear from race winner Antonelli, a frustrated Russell after his early retirement, and second-placed Charles Leclerc.

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   18 Jul 2026 · 16 min

   Belgian GP Qualifying Review: To Tow or Not to Tow?

   Can Kimi Antonelli convert pole position into his sixth win of the season? The Italian edged out Charles Leclerc in a thrilling qualifying session at Spa, with Lando Norris setting the third-fastest time, but a 10-place grid penalty will see him start from 13th. We hear from the top three and look ahead to the race.

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   16 Jul 2026 · 43 min

   Belgian GP Preview: Not That Kind of Spa

   Why won't the Max Verstappen rumours go away? And is F1 really considering bringing back mid-race refuelling? Andrew Benson, Harry Benjamin and Jolyon Palmer get stuck into those topics and more as they look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix. They also hear from Oscar Piastri, who says there's still belief at McLaren that they can turn their season around. Plus, should Formula 1 come up with a solution to stop races finishing behind the safety car?

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   5 Jul 2026 · 31 min

   British GP Race Review: Charles Shines at Silverstone

   In this special edition of the pod, Damon Hill joins Rosanna Tennant and Harry Benjamin live on stage at Silverstone to reflect on a thrilling British Grand Prix in front of a packed audience. Charles Leclerc claimed his first victory in almost two years after Kimi Antonelli's race was compromised by a wheel failure, meaning Ferrari have now won two of the last three Grands Prix. We hear from Leclerc, and the team also unpick the confusion that unfolded in the closing laps as the race finished behind the safety car.

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   4 Jul 2026 · 28 min

   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.

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   3 Jul 2026 · 38 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.

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   5 Sep 2026 · 24 min

   Italian GP Quali Review: Magnificent Monza Delivers Huge Shock

   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.

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   3 Sep 2026 · 30 min

   Italian GP Preview: Ferrari & Antonelli Bring Monza Heat

   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.

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   27 Aug 2026 · 30 min

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

   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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    23 Aug 2026 · 38 min

    Dutch GP Race Review: Norris goes back-to-back

    Was Kimi Antonelli the weekend’s biggest winner? Lando Norris took the victory, but it was the Mercedes driver who extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings after finishing second. Jennie Gow is joined by Marc Priestley and Kai Bachini to look back on a busy race at Zandvoort. Plus, we hear from Norris, Antonelli and George Russell.

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