The Late Braking F1 Podcast

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.


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Is keeping Sargeant for 2024 the right decision...
Ben & Sam discuss the recent news that Logan Sargeant has been re-signed at Williams for 2024, considering whether this is a long term solution or a short term fix for the team. They also cover Theo Pourchaire's F2 title win and whether he should be picked up by an F1 team, Hamilton's admission to thoughts of retirement, and Ricciardo's assertions that he is "re-energised" after his F1 return.
63 min
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Which drivers should be MOST and LEAST content ...
Our first off-season episode is here! The LB trio discuss which drivers should be most and least content with how the 2023 season went. They also cover ex-Alpine tech boss's blunt criticisms of the team, Perez's warning for his "joke" outburst about F1 stewards, and the F1 commission's plans for sporting changes in 2024. They finish with a game of F1: Late Faking.
77 min
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2023 Abu Dhabi GP Review
The LB boys review the season finale, the Abu Dhabi GP, that saw Verstappen seal off his 3rd championship winning year with a final win and Mercedes secure P2 in the Constructors' Championship. The boys compare the performance and strategies of the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers, Perez's recovery drive and penalty, the pace of the AlphaTauri, and Aston Marin losing out to McLaren in the fight for P4. As always, they also review their predictions, name their Drivers of the Day, and hear your Moments of the Race...
73 min
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2023 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying Review
Ben and Harry review the 2023 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying where Verstappen took pole ahead of Leclerc in P2 and Norris in P3. They discuss who may best challenge Verstappen in Sunday's race, whether Perez can make it back up to the podium, and how qualifying has impacted the Ferrari-Mercedes and Williams-AlphaTauri Constructor battles.. Join us tomorrow for the race review!
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Ferrari vs. Mercedes: Who will win the second-p...
Ben and Sam preview the upcoming final race of the season, the Abu Dhabi GP where there are still plenty of fights going down to the wire: Ferrari vs. Mercedes, McLaren vs. Aston Martin, and Sainz vs. Alonso vs. Norris vs. Leclerc. As well as sharing predictions and Under Pressure submissions, they discuss what Sargeant needs to do this weekend to secure his 2024 seat, and also cover the F1 class action lawsuit over Vegas...
77 min
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2023 Las Vegas GP Review
Sam, Ben & Harry review what turned out to be an action-packed Las Vegas GP where Verstappen secured the win, but Leclerc battled to the very end to secure P2. The boys unpack all of the race's main events from Norris crashing out to Verstappen and Russel's penalties, and they question whether Leclerc could have been on the top step of the podium without that mid-race safety car. As always they review their predictions, name their Drivers of the Day, and hear your submissions for the Moment of the Race...
84 min
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2023 Las Vegas GP Qualifying Review
The LB boys dive into the Las Vegas GP Qualifying session where Ferrari came out on top! They review all of the action including Leclerc's pole position, potential Red Bull penalties, Williams P6&7, Sainz' 10 place grid drop, and the double McLaren Q1 elimination...
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Who can challenge in the Las Vegas desert cold?...
The LB boys preview the highly anticipated Las Vegas GP, considering who may be Red Bull's closest competitors in the challenging desert conditions, and sharing their (unhinged) predictions for the weekend. They also discuss Haas splitting their cars between old and new specs and F1 apologising to Las Vegas locals ahead of the GP. They finish with a game of F1: Fact or Crap...
80 min
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How much pressure is F1 under for the Las Vegas...
The LB trio are here this non-racing Sunday discussing whether the pressure is on for F1 amidst the buildup to the inaugural Las Vegas GP. They also cover the latest in Haas' US GP hearing on track limits, whether Sargeant has done enough for the 2024 Williams seat, and if the current F1 points system is fit for purpose. They finish with a particularly hectic rendition of F1: Back and Forth...
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Should Leclerc and Sainz stay at Ferrari beyond...
Following a tricky season for Ferrari, Ben & Sam discuss what their driver pairing should look to set up for beyond 2024 when their current contracts expire. They also discuss Haas' bid to review the US GP over track limits, Norris' claim that the end of stints is the main reason for McLaren's lack of pace vs Red Bull, and Interlagos' contract extension to 2030. They finish with a brand new game of F1: Fact or Crap..
72 min
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2023 Brazilian GP Review
Sam, Ben and Harry review the 2023 Brazilian GP - and talk through THAT crazy finish to the race. They also review their bold predictions, give their Moment of the Race and discuss their best and worst drivers of the day.
82 min
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2023 Brazilian GP Sprint Review
Ben's been left by himself to discuss a sprint race. This can only go well! Join him as he reacts to all the action from Brazil
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Could Mercedes win again at Interlagos?! | 2023...
One year on from Russell's win, the LB boys preview the Brazilian GP and consider whether Mercedes could compete again in Brazil, or whether Norris is the favourite for P2. They share their full predictions for this weekend, and hear your Under Pressure submissions. Also discussed this episode, F1's new sprint ideas as well as Alonso's claim that 2023 can still be considered a good season for Aston Martin. They finish with a classic game of F1: Back and Forth..
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2023 Mexican GP Review
The LB boys review the Mexican GP that saw Perez retire from his home race after a first corner collision while Verstappen secured another dominant win. They discuss all the action and as well as the state of the battle for P2, Ferrari's strategy, and Alpha Tauri's results. As always, bold predictions are reviewed (spoiler alert: epic fail) and drivers of the day and moments of the race are shared..
73 min
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2023 Mexican GP Qualifying Review
The boys are back in the UK! Ben and Sam take a look through an entertaining Mexican GP qualifying including an unexpected Ferrari 1/2, Daniel Ricciardo on the second row and Lando Norris failing to make it out of Q1.
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Will a Verstappen v Hamilton rivalry return in ...
We recorded this episode early before our *long* flight home from Austin, but we're here to preview part 2 of the triple header - the Mexican GP this weekend. We discuss who will be Verstappen's closest challenger at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, along with sharing our predictions and who is most under pressure. We also run through the state of the Constructors' Championship and Andrea Kimi Antonelli's potential future in F1, before finishing with a game of F1: Higher or Lower..
65 min
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2023 United States GP Review
After their live experience of the race, Ben, Sam and Harry are on hand to review the United States Grand Prix
78 min
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Can McLaren win ANOTHER sprint race?! | US GP P...
We've made it to Austin! In front of a LIVE audience, Ben, Sam & Harry preview the United States Grand Prix and whether McLaren can pose a challenge to Red Bull. Also on the episode, the guys discuss some recent sprint race comments from Max Verstappen, the FIA reopening the case into Lewis Hamilton crossing the track in Qatar, and some in-person Under Pressure submissions! Oh, and of course Back and Forth makes an appearance...
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Will McLaren challenge Red Bull in 2024?!
In the last episode before we head off to Austin, the LB boys discuss what chance McLaren have of being Red Bull's biggest challenger next year. They also discuss concerns over Perez's form for 2024, the future of Ferrari Academy driver Oliver Bearman following his recent test drive, and the teams' and drivers' responses to the FIA's approval of Andretti. They finish with a game of F1: Overrated/Underrated..
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Should the Qatar GP have gone ahead?
Sam, Ben & Harry break down some more of the fallout from the Qatar GP from the reports post-race of drivers suffering inthe brutal conditions, to some drivers having expressed unhappiness with track limits following over 50 infringements. They also discuss Alpha Tauri's plan to take more parts from Red Bull heading into 2024, and just what might be next for Verstappen in his career following his 3rd championship win. They finish with a game of F1: Overrated/Underrated..
80 min
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2023 Qatar GP Review
The LB boys review all the action from the Qatar GP where mandatory 18 lap max stints were brought in amid safety concerns and added drama (and some confusion) to the field. They discuss the intense conditions of the race and Logan's illness struggle, McLaren's double podium, and THAT Mercedes collision. As always, they review their predictions, share their DOTDs and hear your Moments of the Race..
79 min
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2023 Qatar GP Sprint Review
Sam & Ben review all the drama and main events from today's Sprint Shootout Qualifying and Sprint Race in Qatar that saw Piastri take his maiden pole AND win, and Verstappen secure his third world title...
42 min
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2023 Qatar GP Qualifying Review
Sam takes it solo for a review of what was an unexpectedly eventful qualifying at Lusail International Circuit. He covers all of the session's main talking points including Stroll's woes, Perez + Sainz Q2 exit, McLaren's double heartbreak, and Verstappen's dominant pole. Tune in tomorrow for our Sprint Review and GP Review as usual on Sunday!
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Will Verstappen gain his third title in a Sprin...
Ben & Harry preview the upcoming Sprint Weekend at Losail International Circuit where, much to Ben's dismay, we could see the WDC decided by a sprint race. As well as sharing their predictions & Under Pressure submissions, they also discuss FIA's approval of Andretti and the reports of Apple preparing a bid to take over the global rights of F1. They finish with a game of F1: Pump the Brakes..
69 min
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Has F1 reached peak popularity?
The LB boys discuss the report by Buzz Radar indicating a decline in F1 social media figures, and consider whether they agree F1 is in trouble, if this decline is due to Red Bull/Verstappen dominance, and F1's refutations of this claim. They also cover Alonso's criticism of the current qualifying format, Norris' VSC frustrations, and Jessica Hawkins' F1 test with Aston Martin, before finishing with a game of F1: Back and Forth...
70 min