F1: Chequered Flag podcast | Listen online for free

125 episodes

Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice
14/05/2026 | 32 mins.
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin are back with more F1 ramblings. This week, will Kimi Antonelli’s hot form continue? We answer your hot takes. F1 Academy racer Alisha Palmowski discusses the return of her season in Canada. Can she compete for the championship? Plus, world champion Lando Norris gives title advice to Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley explains F1’s latest engine change. F1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix next week, with live commentary across the 5 Live network. Search F1 on BBC Sounds.
Chequered Flag Extra: Hamilton's Drive For Opportunity In F1
07/05/2026 | 29 mins.
In this Chequered Flag special, Harry Benjamin looks into the efforts being made to create more opportunity for young people in F1. We hear from a number of trailblazers including Lewis Hamilton who, through his charitable foundation Mission 44, is opening doors to careers within the sport.
Miami GP Review: Hill and Montoya’s Take
04/05/2026 | 38 mins.
Is Kimi Antonelli now favourite to win the driver’s title? Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya join Harry Benjamin to discuss that and the big talking points from the Miami Grand Prix. They hear from Antonelli, his teammate George Russell and Lando Norris.
Miami GP Qualifying Review: A Tale of Two Sessions
03/05/2026 | 36 mins.
Can Kimi convert pole into another win? Harry Benjamin is joined by Jennie Gow and Dutch commentator Nelson Valkenburg to look back on a busy Saturday in Miami. They hear from Antonelli after his third consecutive pole, as well as Max Verstappen who lines up alongside him, and sprint winner Lando Norris.
Miami GP Preview: The Wait is Over. F1 Returns
01/05/2026 | 41 mins.
Will normal service resume, or will the break and rule changes shake things up? Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Harry Benjamin is joined by Jennie Gow and Andrew Benson to discuss that and the other talking points from the paddock. They cover the new regulations, the growing battle within Mercedes, and hear from Max Verstappen and Arvid Lindblad.

More Sports podcasts

Trending Sports podcasts

About F1: Chequered Flag

F1 Chequered Flag from the BBC offers expert analysis of every F1 race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season. Each episode brings you in-depth race reviews, breaking down the strategies that shape each Grand Prix and the key players making headlines. Hear from F1 stars like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris and the bosses of powerhouse teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren. Plus keep up to speed on the cars and tactics changing the game. Stay tuned for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track. F1 Chequered Flag: Home of Formula 1. Subscribe for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track.

Podcast website

Sports