F1: Chequered Flag Podcast
F1 Chequered Flag offers expert analysis of every race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season.
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.
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Episodes to download
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Canadian GP Review: Ecstasy, Agony and Strategy Blunders
Monday
Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.
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Canadian GP Saturday Review: Drama in Montreal!
Saturday
Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley review a busy Saturday in Canada.
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Canadian GP Preview: Will Antonelli & Russell Do Battle?
Last Thursday
Can Antonelli keep up his form or will Russell bring the fight? We look ahead to Canada.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice
Thu 14 May 2026
Alisha Palmowski talks F1 Academy's return, plus Lando Norris chats with Declan Rice.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Hamilton's Drive For Opportunity In F1
Thu 7 May 2026
Harry Benjamin looks into the efforts by Lewis Hamilton to create more opportunity in F1.
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Miami GP Review: Hill and Montoya’s Take
Mon 4 May 2026
Harry is joined by Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya to review the Miami Grand Prix
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Miami GP Qualifying Review: A Tale of Two Sessions
Sun 3 May 2026
Harry and the team look back at a busy Saturday in Miami
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Miami GP Preview: The Wait is Over. F1 Returns
Fri 1 May 2026
Harry Benjamin and the team look ahead to F1’s return after its five-week enforced break.
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Back at Base S3: 10. Cadillac Race into F1’s new era
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Back at Base with the Cadillac team as they go racing in F1’s new era.
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Chequered Flag Extra: George Russell Special
Thu 23 Apr 2026
F1 title contender George Russell sits down for an in-depth chat with Andrew Benson.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Ayao Komatsu On The Rise Of Haas
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin visit Haas, speaking with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Q&A Special
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson answer your questions.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen’s Future, Bearman’s Crash & Jack Black
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.
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Japanese GP Review: Could Verstappen Leave F1?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
The team react to the Japanese GP and Max Verstappen’s comments on his future.
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Japanese GP Quali Review: Antonelli v Russell & Verstappen’s Struggles
Sat 28 Mar 2026
Who would prevail in the pole shootout at the Japanese GP?
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Japanese GP Preview: Will Mercedes’ Dominance Continue?
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Can anyone stop Mercedes as we head to the Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix?
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Back at Base S3: 9. A New Era Bonus Episode
Thu 19 Mar 2026
We catch up with Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman as they race into F1’s new era.
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Chinese GP Review: Antonelli Stars & Ferrari’s Gripping Battle
Sun 15 Mar 2026
Magnificent Mercedes, fantastic Ferrari & McLaren's struggles. We review the Chinese GP.
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Chinese GP Saturday Review: Pole History & Hamilton’s Resurgence
Sat 14 Mar 2026
An eventful sprint & a dramatic qualifying. The team reflect on Chinese GP Saturday.
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Chinese GP Preview: Who would take sprint pole?
Fri 13 Mar 2026
The team preview this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix and react to sprint qualifying.
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Chequered Flag Extra: Selfies, Curses & F1 Hot Takes
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin digest the latest F1 trends.
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Australian Grand Prix Review
Sun 8 Mar 2026
Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at the race from Melbourne
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Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at qualifying from Melbourne
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Aston Martin’s woes as 2026 cars run for first time in Australia
Fri 6 Mar 2026
The team reflect on the first day of on-track action in Australia.
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Australian Grand Prix Preview
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Harry, Jennie and Andrew are in Melbourne to look ahead to the first race of the season.
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F1 2026 Preview: New Rules, New Regs & A Four-Way Title Fight?
Mon 2 Mar 2026
The BBC F1 team look ahead to the 2026 season, as F1 enters a new era.
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Back At Base S3: 8. Making History
Wed 18 Feb 2026
The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.
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Back At Base S3: 7. Shooting for the Stars
Wed 18 Feb 2026
The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.
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Back At Base S3: 6. A Clean Sheet
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Mercedes mark the end of an era. Valtteri Bottas prepares for his fresh start at Cadillac.
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Back At Base S3: 5. A Mountain to Climb
Wed 4 Feb 2026
It’s debrief time for rookies Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman. Tension rises at Cadillac.
