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. Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co
The LB boys are back together as they unpack Piastri's admission that the Monza team-orders saga has affected his performance, debating whether it became the championship's turning point, and if he made the right call. They also dig into the potential sacrifices behind Red Bull's late-season push, Audi's early concept design, and close out with some Back and Forth. Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Give the 'gift' of Late Braking this holiday period with a Patreon gift subscription, and your favourite F1 fan can enjoy anywhere from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content! https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Think you can beat us? Join our F1 Fantasy League and prove it! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The LB boys react to Ferrari President John Elkann's claim that their drivers should “talk less” and focus on unity - does he have a point? (Spoiler: no.) They also dig into Alpine confirming Colapinto for 2026, Bortoleto's tough home race, and Jenson Button's farewell to racing, before ending with a game of Guess The Year. Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Give the 'gift' of Late Braking this holiday period with a Patreon gift subscription, and your favourite F1 fan can enjoy anywhere from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content! https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Think you can beat us? Join our F1 Fantasy League and prove it! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boy, did Interlagos deliver! Ben and Sam review the banger race between the lakes, from Norris's near-perfect weekend and Antonelli's best F1 finish to Verstappen's epic charge from the pit lane, plus all the chaos, penalties, and battles along the way... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Give the 'gift' of Late Braking this holiday period with a Patreon gift subscription, and your favourite F1 fan can enjoy anywhere from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content! https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in everyday chat & lively race weekend discussions! Think you can beat us? Join our F1 Fantasy League and prove it! Get in touch any time at podcast@latebraking.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been an action-packed Saturday in São Paulo, and Ben and Sam are here to break it all down. From a sprint that saw a title contender crash out and a terrifying incident for home hero Bortoleto, to a fiercely close qualifying session that delivered a shocking double Q1 elimination for a top team, a mixed-up grid, and many left praying for wild weather and chaos in tomorrow's GP... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ferrari errors (naturally), a struggling Verstappen and one McLaren out in front! Ben and Sam cover all the action from the sprint qualifying session at Interlagos (and yes Crofty, we know what that means)... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 returns to Interlagos and the LB trio are buzzing. With the McLaren teammates separated by just 1 point, can Norris hold his lead or will Piastri strike back? Or could rain shake things up and help Verstappen's title hunt? They also discuss the midfield battle for 6th, Pirelli's new strategy suggestions, and wrap up with some Show Me The Options. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The LB trio go all-in on the Class of 2025 rookies, ranking every newcomer from worst to best and debating who's really turning heads on the F1 grid. They also unpack Red Bull's ongoing lineup silence, the latest in the Crashgate saga as it hits the courts, and wrap up with some F1: Order Please… FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The LB boys size up the Drivers' Championship big three, discussing what should give them each hope and what could bring them down. Plus, thoughts on the FIA's ‘democratic' election, Herta's F2 move, Lawson's Mexico scare, and a round of Back and Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've got a new Championship leader! The LB Three break down all the action from Mexico (and there was a lot), from Norris' dominant drive and the lap 1 chaos to Bearman's standout performance, the Mercedes swap saga, and plenty more... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben and Sam break down a thrilling qualifying session from the highest circuit on the calendar! With surprise performances, unexpected disappointments, and one spectacular pole lap, the boys cover every twist and turn... As we hit our 600th episode, a massive thank you to everyone who's been listening and, for whatever reason, continues to do so! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The championship is heating up! Ben and Sam ask whether either McLaren can challenge Max in the dizzying altitude of Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, or if he's set to solidify his place in the title fight. Plus: Apple's big F1 broadcast move, Alpine's recent disappointment in Colapinto, and a game of Fill in the Blank... Note: For the final time, we're not in our usual recording set up. Back to normal next episode! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join the LB boys in breaking down the US GP - from the strong comeback of Verstappen who edges further into championship contention, to Leclerc's defensive masterclass and Piastri nowhere to be seen, as well as the incidents witnessed from the stands! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yeehaw! The LB boys are LIVE from Austin, with a full preview of this weekend's US GP at Circuit of the Americas! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Ben away, Sam and Harry take the wheel (brace yourselves). They count down the top storylines to watch as the 2025 season wraps up, discuss Audi's signing of Verstappen's mechanic, and break down Red Bull's interesting 2025 strategy. To cap it off, a much-anticipated round of Real or No Real... >>> LAST FEW TICKETS left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The LB boys count down their Top 5 shocks of the season! They also break down McLaren's title-winning campaign, react to Domenicali's latest nonsense remarks about F1's younger fans, and wrap up with a game of Back and Forth... >>> LAST FEW TICKETS left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Sam are here to break down all the action from the Singapore GP with George Russell winning his second race of the season. The guys discuss Verstappen's P2 in spite of car troubles, contact between the two McLaren drivers, Ferrari's brakes deciding they'd had enough and much much more! >>> LAST FEW TICKETS left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Harry break down an eventful Saturday under the lights of Marina Bay, where qualifying has served up a SPICY front row for tomorrow's race. They cover all the drama from the frustration of the McLaren title rivals to a strong day out for 2025's rookies... Note: This episode was recorded prior to the confirmation of a double Williams DSQ from qualifying due to failing post-qualifying checks on their rear wings. >>> Don't miss out - final few tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
It's time to head to F1's original night race under the lights of Marina Bay! The LB boys question whether the Red Bull's recent resurgence will hold up on the streets of Singapore, or if McLaren are poised for a comeback. They also weigh in on Williams' chances for another strong showing, and unpack F1's plans to simplify technical language for 2026. To wrap it up? A game of Alphabetti, of course... >>> Don't miss out - final few tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Sam are back with another round of F1 chatter. This week, they discuss whether Tsunoda can hang on to his Red Bull seat or if Hadjar is ready to take his place. Plus, Alonso's latest comments on retirement, the issue of Alpine's 2nd seat, and a ranking of Horner's most likely next moves in F1... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Following back-to-back Verstappen wins, the LB boys consider whether Red Bull is truly back in the mix. Plus, reactions to the 2026 sprint calendar, Baku's contract extension, and how F1 plans to handle performance differences under the new regulations. They wrap up with a game of Back and Forth... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Have we time-travelled back to 2023? The LB boys break down the Baku race where we got yet another Verstappen domination, as well as disaster for the championship leader, a missed chance by his teammate, and a WILLIAMS on the podium (or a Wodium, if you will)... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
6 red flags and a whole lot of chaos! Ben covers as much as possible from Baku and the longest EVER qualifying session - from the surprise Top 3, disappointment for 2 front-running teams, and the walls that just couldn't stay out of the action... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
It's Baku time! Ben and Sam break down what it takes to master one of F1's most unforgiving circuits, where even the smallest mistakes can end in the wall. They look at how the teams might fare, plus their thoughts on Sainz's overturned Dutch GP penalty and some Fill in the Blank... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
No race? No problem. The LB boys break down who's on the F1 hot seat as the season draws to a close. They also dive into the hopes of the best of the rest, Daniel Ricciardo's announced retirement from racing, and wrap up with some Order Please... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
It's time to raise the LB boys' blood pressure as they tackle some of the latest F1 silliness from Gasly extending his contract at Alpine to Domenicali's latest head-scratching comments about changing the sport. They also discuss Colton Herta's induction to F1, and wrap up with some Higher or Lower... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The LB boys break down the fastest race in F1 history (have you heard?!), where Max delivered a Monza masterclass and McLaren... well, not so much. They dive into all the action up and down the grid, from Ferrari's home performance to some questionable calls from the stewards... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The Temple of Speed lived up to its name with a thrilling, closely contested qualifying session! Ben breaks down all the key moments - from a surprise pole position and the fastest lap in F1 history, to the fate of the Ferrari drivers on home soil... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
It's time for the one-of-a-kind challenge that is Monza... the LB boys break down what it takes to conquer the Temple of Speed - which teams are poised to thrive, and which ones might be left behind? They also discuss Alpine's denial of interest in Christian Horner, before wrapping things up with some Back and Forth... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The LB boys bring you the analysis from a carnage-filled Sunday at Zandvoort - from a Grand Slam weekend for one side of the McLaren garage, to the huge blow dealt to the championship battle, as well as a maiden rookie podium, multiple incidents and double trouble for Ferrari... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The McLaren drivers are closer than ever, with razor-thin margins creating an exciting qualifying session in Zandvoort! Ben and Sam break down all the action, from a surprising P4 to a double Ferrari Q3 performance, and Stroll's costly mistake... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
F1 is BACK! But first, the big news of Bottas and Perez returning to the grid in 2026 with Cadillac. The boys then turn their focus to the Dutch GP, asking who's best poised to hit the ground running at Zandvoort... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
In this special episode, the LB boys break down everything you need to know about the 2026 F1 regulation changes and what they mean for the sport as it enters a new era. From smaller cars, to the end of DRS as we know it, and a major shift toward hybrid power, they explore how each change could impact teams, drivers, and fans... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Is Horner already planning his F1 comeback? Are we currently in the best era in F1 history? What unlikely driver pairing would actually work? The boys are back to fill your summer break with fresh F1 chatter (and plenty of silliness) answering YOUR questions, plus a game of Show Me The Options... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Sam are back with more F1 goodness to keep you going through the summer break, and this time they're summing up every F1 team's 2025 season so far, with just three words each! They finish with the debut of a new game... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Sam count down the top 5 things they're most excited to see unfold as the 2025 F1 season heads into its final stretch. They also discuss talks of sprint format changes and Mercedes' moves to chase post-break success, before wrapping it up with some Fill in the Blank... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Only 8 seats remain open on the 2026 grid - so who's getting them? The LB boys make their predictions: Will Tsunoda stay at Red Bull? Is Colapinto on the way out? And who will lead Cadillac's F1 debut? Plus, they discuss Vasseur's contract extension at Ferrari, and play a game involving future champions... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
In a summer break special, the LB boys unpack Hamilton's 'useless' self-assessment and question whether he can turn things around at Ferrari. Ben then chats with BBC Studio's The Inside Track host and journalist Matt Majendie, who shares behind-the-scenes insights on Red Bull, and gives his take on the WDC battle. The boys then wrap up with a round of Back and Forth... Note: Sorry - you may notice some brief background noise in Segments 2 and 3 due to the remote recording setup. Thanks for sticking with us! >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
The LB boys are back as a THREE to break down the pre-summer showdown, where Norris closed in on championship leader Piastri with a risky strategy. They unpack all the action, from the McLarens taking it down to the wire, to Aston Martin's impressive performance and, of course, Ferrari once again raising everyone's blood pressure... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
What just happened?! Ben reviews an exciting qualifying session at the Hungaroring, where a shock pole sitter stole the spotlight. He breaks down the action up and down the grid — from one Ferrari's triumph to another's heartbreak, McLaren's surprise setback, and an impressive showing from Aston Martin. Could Harry's bold prediction actually come true? >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
It's the final race before F1 shuts down for the summer, so who will leave Hungary with the momentum? Ben and Harry cover all things Hungarian GP, from McLaren's intra-team rivalry and potential surprise contenders, to the changes at Red Bull under new rule. And, of course, some famously accurate bold predictions... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Harry are here to review the Belgian Grand Prix, where tricky conditions couldn't stop a familiar result: Oscar Piastri leading a McLaren 1–2. They dive into his clinical overtake for the win, the lengthy weather delay, Ferrari's mixed bag, and much more! >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben's flying solo one last time to unpack a jam-packed Saturday at Spa - from his not-so-hot take on the sprint format to Verstappen's continuation of sprint dominance at this track, plus a tight qualifying session with a McLaren on pole, mixed fortunes for the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers, and a few Q3 surprises... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben is holding down the LB fort with a solo rundown of all the action from a mixed-up Belgian GP sprint qualifying session at Spa. With razor-thin margins and three big names unexpectedly knocked out early, the door was left open for some surprise SQ3 entries... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
With the summer break looming, Ben and Sam consider who will leave Spa with the coveted championship lead. With a sprint weekend and unpredictable weather in the mix, could Mercedes repeat last year's shock win, or might Ferrari's long-awaited upgrade actually deliver? (We'll believe that when we see it.) >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Ben and Sam are back for part two of their F1 driver report cards, breaking down who has impressed and who has underdelivered in the first half of the 2025 season. Plus, they dive into the F1 movie, Apple's possible entry into the sport, and answer some listener questions... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
Fresh out of 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ben and Sam are here giving each driver on the 2025 grid their mid-season report cards! They also discuss Pirelli's divisive new tyre and Alex Dunne's impressive McLaren debut, before a quick round of Pump the Brakes... >>> Don't miss out - limited tickets left for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to grab yours or for more info!
With just 8 points splitting Piastri and Norris at the halfway mark, Ben and Sam break down who's had the stronger start to 2025. They also dive into what's next for Christian Horner, the Red Bull Ring's contract extension, and wrap up with their Top 5 surprise podiums... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!
Note: This episode was recorded before the news broke about Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull. For our full reaction, check out the previous episode! In this episode, Sam and Harry dive into the swirling rumours of Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes: would it be a masterstroke or a misstep? They also break down the 2026 testing shake-up, the latest in the FIA presidency race, and wrap things up with a special game... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!
Sam and Harry are on hand to unpack the bombshell news that Horner has been dropped by Red Bull after 2 decades in charge! What triggered the split? What does this mean for Max Verstappen's future? And with new leaders now in place at both Red Bull and their sister outfit, a big question emerges: can they steady the ship, or is more turmoil ahead? >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!
The LB boys run through the British GP that had it all - rain wreaking havoc, dramatic spins, a rookie wipeout, a first-time home win, and... a long-awaited HULKENBERG PODIUM! They dive into all the major storylines from a historic day at Silverstone... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!
WHEW! That was close... Ben and Sam review a thrilling qualifying session at Silverstone, where pole position was hotly contested and a surprise name emerged on top despite his struggles. They break down all the key moments, from the heartbreak of those who narrowly missed out, to those languishing at the back... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our 2025 LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!
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