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.
Can Ferrari continue their Monaco momentum? | 2...
The LB boys preview this weekend's Canadian GP and consider who we might see fighting up front in Montreal. They also cover the hot news stories of this week that were Ocon's departure from Alpine and Perez's 2-year Red Bull extension, before finishing with a game of Higher and Lower...
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What is going on at Alpine?!
Ben, Harry and Sam discuss the latest team personnel drama including the departure of Alpine's long-serving Operations Director, and Aston Martin's targeting of Ferrari Technical Director. They also discuss Williams' tease of huge upcoming performance, and Ocon's response to online criticism, before finishing with a game of Pump the Brakes...
63 min
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Will there be a championship fight this season?!
After 3 different winners in the last 3 races, Ben, Sam and Harry consider whether we might yet see a championship battle in 2024. They also discuss the threatened consequences of Ocon's crash with Gasly in Monaco, Hamilton's qualifying doubts, and whether the Concorde Agreement still has a place in F1. They finish with a game of Back and Forth...
67 min
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2024 Monaco GP Review
The LB trio review the Monaco GP that saw Charles Leclerc take an emotional win in front of a jubilant home crowd. They break down the various incidents from the opening lap carnage, Mercedes' race strategy, and hear your Moments of the Race...
78 min
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2024 Monaco GP Qualifying Review
The LB boys review a thrilling Monaco GP qualifying that saw the home boy come out on top as Verstappen faltered and we saw some surprise Q1 entrants...
36 min
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Can Leclerc finally gain home glory?! | 2024 Mo...
The LB boys preview F1's "Jewel in the Crown" - the Monaco GP, considering who might be in the running to take victory on the iconic streets. They also discuss Albon's extension with Williams and Andretti's MAJOR signing, before finishing with a game of Show Me The Options (with brand new jingle!)...
68 min
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2024 Imola GP Review
The LB trio review the Emilia Romagna GP where Norris brought the fight in the closing laps but Verstappen managed to hold him off to secure the win. The boys break down all of the Imola action from how Ferrari's upgrades played out to Perez's performance and the difficulties faced by Sauber, Alpine and Williams. As always they review their predictions and hear YOUR moments of the race...
68 min
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2024 Imola GP Qualifying Review
Sam & Ben are on hand to review a thrilling qualifying session at Imola
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Are Red Bull FINALLY under real threat?! | 2024...
With Ben away, Harry and Sam preview this weekend's Imola GP without supervision... As well as discussing whether McLaren or Ferrari with their upgrades have now become real Red Bull rivals, they also discuss Ferrari's latest personnel poach from Mercedes, and finish with a game of Fact or Crap (with a twist)...
66 min
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Grading each F1 team's 2024 season so far!
We're a quarter of the way into the 2024 season, so the LB boys share their gradings of each team's performance so far. They also discuss Zak Brown's comments that Newey won't be the last domino to fall at Red Bull, and F1 launching a free streaming channel in the US, before finishing with a game of Order Please...
63 min
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Is Sargeant on the verge of being REPLACED?
The LB trio discuss the swirling rumours that Logan Sargeant is soon set to be replaced with Kimi Antonelli. They also go into whether Magnussen's tactics should be bannable offences, the Miami GP US viewing figures, and Hamilton's disgruntlement over not winning. They finish with a game of Higher or Lower...
68 min
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2024 Miami GP Review
What. A. Race! Ben, Sam & Harry review the spectacle that was the Miami GP, where the McLaren outpaced the Red Bull and Lando Norris secured his FIRST EVER race victory! As well as the momentous result up front, the boys unpack the ample drama that unfolded up and down the field...
71 min
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2024 Miami GP Sprint & Qualifying Review
The LB boys review today's double action at the Miami GP. First, the sprint race where two old champs caused some lap 1 chaos and KMag went on a penalty rampage. Then to Qualifying for tomorrow's race, where two familiar faces took the front row, the field struggled to improve on their times, and one particular driver was knocked out of the top 10 for the first time this season...
45 min
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2024 Miami GP Sprint Shootout Review
In this back-to-back of sprint weekends, Ben and Sam kick off the proceedings for the Miami GP with a review of the action from the Sprint Qualifying session, from Ricciardo's surprise comeback to the early exits of the Mercedes duo...
32 min
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Will Mercedes' Miami upgrades finally bring suc...
Ben and Sam preview the upcoming Miami GP where both McLaren and Mercedes are bringing upgrades - will we see a battle for the podium?! They also discuss Ricciardo's chances of a Red Bull return, and Aston Martin seeking right of review over Alonso's incident with Sainz in China, before finishing with a game of Fact or Crap...
67 min
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Adrian Newey LEAVING Red Bull?!
The LB boys discuss recent reports that Chief Technical Officer and designer genius Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull, considering his most likely next move and where this leaves the Red Bull outfit. They also cover the recent confirmation of Hulkenberg to Sauber/Audi in 2025, the latest on the sprint race format, and Norris' comments on the longevity of Alonso. They finish with a game of Back and Forth...
71 min
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Who will Carlos Sainz drive for in 2025?!
The LB boys discuss the options that remain for Carlos Sainz's F1 future, the newly proposed race points structure, and Mercedes' Miami upgrades. They also cover the latest updates on the 2026 regulations, before finishing with a game of Order Please...
79 min
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2024 Chinese GP Review
The LB boys review the action-packed Chinese GP where Verstappen charged to victory beating Norris and teammate Perez. They run through the various incidents, safety cars, and penalties from the race, as well as naming their drivers of the day, and hearing your moments of the race...
70 min
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2024 Chinese GP Sprint & Qualifying Review
Sam and Ben deliver a double review of both the sprint race and qualifying for the Chinese GP! They review all the action from Hamilton's P18 downfall following a sprint podium, Verstappen's return to dominance, Alonso's double penalty, and Sainz's red flag crash...
41 min
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2024 Chinese GP Sprint Shootout Review
Norris takes Sprint Pole in a dramatic, rain-affected Sprint Qualifying session where the Top 10 battled slippery conditions in SQ3 and Norris' deleted pole lap was reinstated at the very final moment! Ben and Sam run through the chaos of the session from Verstappen landing 4th to Stake making SQ3, and name their driver of the session...
34 min
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Will there be surprise in Shanghai? | 2024 Chin...
F1 returns to China after 5 years for the first Sprint weekend of the season! Sam, Ben and Harry discuss whether there is an increased chance of surprise results due to unfamiliarity and who may best placed to benefit. They also discuss the trajectory of Mercedes and Alpine in regards to their driver lineup, before finishing with a tricky game of F1: Back and Forth...
77 min
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Alonso COMMITS to Aston Martin!
The LB boys react to the news that broke this week that Fernando Alonso has signed a multi-year contract with Aston Martin. They also discuss Andretti's continued efforts to join F1, the newly released 2025 race calendar, and Sainz's optimism over Ferrari's Imola upgrades. They finish with a game of Late Faking...
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Could Sebastian Vettel RETURN to F1?!
Sam, Ben and Harry discuss Vettel's recent comments on the appeal of an F1 return, how likely this may be, and whether he should be considered by top teams if it were so. They also cover Perez's expectation that a decision on his future is going to be made in the next month, McLaren's organisational changes, and the concerns over the sprint race in China. They finish with a game of Show Me The Options...
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2024 Japanese GP Review
Sam and Ben review the Japanese GP where Verstappen cruised to victory and Perez came through to secure a Red Bull 1-2. They break down all of the action of the day from Ferrari's strategy to the Ricciardo and Albon collision, review their predictions, and name their Drivers of the Day.
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2024 Japanese GP Qualifying Review
Sam and Ben review the Japanese GP Qualifying where Verstappen took pole but it was closer than normal for the Red Bull duo who will take the front row for tomorrow's race. They break down the performances of the Top 10 from McLaren positioning themselves as Red Bull's closest challenger through to Tsunoda's home race Q3 appearance, and name their Drivers of the Session.