F1: Chequered Flag

Expert analysis of Formula 1 races, team strategies and driver performance AI summary

BBC Radio 5 Live Visit website › Sports · EN · 114 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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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. Watch on iPlayer: https://bbc.in/4iB1a2h (UK only)

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-12 · 27 min

    In this Chequered Flag special, we explore Kimi Antonelli’s incredible climb through the ranks, from his upbringing in Bologna to becoming F1’s youngest ever champion. Harry Benjamin guides us through the Italian’s…

  2. 2026-11-08 · 39 min

    Could Lando Norris capitalise on pole? Would Kimi Antonelli continue his championship form? Could George Russell recover? And how would Max Verstappen fare from the back? Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Sam Bird…

  3. 2026-11-07 · 24 min

    A chaotic qualifying with delays and wet conditions. But who would take pole? Harry Benjamin is joined by the British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on a dramatic Saturday…

  4. 2026-11-07 · 52 min

    Can Kimi Antonelli continue his championship celebrations with victory in Brazil? Harry Benjamin is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, former F1 mechanic Calum Nicholas and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew…

  5. 2026-11-02 · 35 min

    Just how has Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion at just 20 years old? Harry, Jennie and Marc soak up the celebrations at Mercedes as they reflect on the young Italian’s remarkable achievement. They hear from…

  6. 2026-11-01 · 31 min

    With history beckoning for Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton stole the show in Mexico, securing his first pole position for Ferrari while Antonelli could only manage fourth. Harry, Marc and Jennie review a busy day in the…

  7. 2026-10-31 · 54 min

    With Kimi Antonelli on the brink of making history, Harry, Marc and Jennie look back at how the young Italian has reached this point. They hear from 1996 world champion Damon Hill and three other world champions whose…

  8. 2026-10-26 · 27 min

    Kimi Antonelli will have to wait a little longer to be crowned world champion. His victory in Austin wasn’t quite enough to wrap up the title. Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill join Rosanna Tennant to unpack a relatively…

  9. 2026-10-25 · 27 min

    Can Kimi Antonelli turn pole position into a world championship? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Rebecca Clancy and Harry Benjamin to look back at qualifying in Austin. We hear from Antonelli and Max Verstappen, and the…

  10. 2026-10-22 · 51 min

    Will Kimi Antonelli be crowned Formula 1 world champion in Austin this weekend, or will the title celebrations have to wait? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Jolyon Palmer, Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to assess the…

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Owner
BBC
Oldest episode in feed
02/2024 · over 2 years
Typical length
35 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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