
The Late Braking F1 Podcast
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Would a Red Bull move be a mistake for Piastri?
Is F1's 2027 engine change an admission of failure?
Are V8 engines returning to F1?!
2026 Miami GP Race Review
2026 Miami GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review
2026 Miami GP Sprint Qualifying Review
2026 Miami GP Preview | Could teams close in on Mercedes in Miami?
Looking back at F1’s most dominant periods
F1 tweaks 2026 rules: What’s new and will it make a difference?
How valid is Domenicali's defence of the 2026 regs?
Grading every F1 team after the first 3 races!
Unpacking GP Lambiase's SHOCK McLaren switch
Will Miami be the start of a "new F1 championship"?
Predicting the 2027 F1 Driver Lineups!
3 biggest problems F1 MUST fix (and how)
2026 Japanese GP Race Review
2026 Japanese GP Qualifying Review

Ep 5632026 Japanese GP Preview | Are Ferrari a real threat at Suzuka?
Ben and Sam look ahead to this weekend at Suzuka, tackling the big questions: Who will come out on top at Mercedes, can the prancing horses challenge the top dogs, and will Red Bull finally find their feet? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 Japanese GP Preview | Are Ferrari a real threat at Suzuka?

Ep 652Our first take on F1's new regulations
The LB boys react to Audi’s shock team principal exit, share their first impressions of F1’s new regulations, weigh in on Antonelli’s title chances, and dissect McLaren’s rough start, plus a game of Guess the Year to finish! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our first take on F1's new regulations

Ep 651Is Lewis Hamilton BACK?
Is Lewis Hamilton truly back on form, and just how far could he go this season? The LB boys get into his promising start, the chatter around the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, and asses how Cadillac and Alpine are performing against expectations so far this season, before finishing with Higher or Lower... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Lewis Hamilton BACK?

Ep 6502026 Chinese GP Race Review
F1 has a new race winner! Ben and Sam run through everything that happened this Sunday in Shanghai, from the multiple non-starters to the emotional podium of firsts, and all the drama in between! Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 Chinese GP Race Review
2026 Chinese GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review

Ep 6492026 Chinese GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review
Ben and Sam discuss an action-packed day in Shanghai, from the sprint race battles and a new pole sitter to Red Bull’s struggles and the impact of the new regulations on Sprint and qualifying formats... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 6482026 Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying Review
Ben and Sam bring you a full breakdown of Sprint Qualifying in Shanghai, covering all the hot topics from today’s session, from more dominance at the front to a surprise Alpine performance, plus plenty more struggles at the back… Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying Review

Ep 6472026 Chinese GP Preview | Is Russell the one to beat?
Ben, Sam and Harry review the season’s first Sprint weekend in Shanghai, breaking down the unique challenges the circuit may throw at the grid and debating who can challenge at the front. They also get stuck into the complaints from Mercedes’ customer teams and a game of Late Faking… Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 Chinese GP Preview | Is Russell the one to beat?

Ep 6462026 Australian GP Race Review
With a chaotic season opener in Melbourne in the books, the LB boys break down all the action: Mercedes’ triumph, Ferrari’s questionable strategy, a standout rookie debut, and first reactions to F1’s all-new 2026 regulations after their first race test... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 Australian GP Race Review
2026 Australian GP Qualifying Review

Ep 6452026 Australian GP Qualifying Review
Albert Park came alive in today’s qualifying session as we got our first real look at the pace of the 2026 cars. Join Ben and Sam as they delve into who’s come out of the gates strong, who surprised us, and which teams might already be showing warning signs for the season ahead... Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 6442026 F1 Australian GP Preview | Who will start the NEW ERA on top?
The new season is HERE! Join the LB boys as they fire up the engines to preview the 2026 season opener down under. Who’s ready to launch out of the gates, who’s got work to do, and will the new F1 regulations deliver the shake-up we’re hoping for? Get involved in F1 Fantasy this season! Join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 F1 Australian GP Preview | Who will start the NEW ERA on top?
Who Takes the 2026 F1 Title? | Our Championship Predictions

Ep 463Who Takes the 2026 F1 Title? | Our Championship Predictions
With the first race of 2026 just around the corner, the LB boys share their full F1 World Championship predictions, from Drivers’ to Constructors'. Find out who they think will rise to the top in this new era... F1 Fantasy is now live for 2026! So create your team, join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 462Will Norris beat Piastri AGAIN this season? | 2026 Teammate Wars
Will Piastri finally get one over on Norris? Will Hamilton find his form and outshine Leclerc? Find out who the LB boys think will reign supreme in each 2026 F1 intra-team battle, followed by a round of F1: Back and Forth... F1 Fantasy is now open for 2026! So create your team, join the Late Braking league and see if you can beat us... LEAGUE CODE: C6Y6R4ZUY02 Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Join our F1 Fantasy League and see if you can beat us! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Norris beat Piastri AGAIN this season? | 2026 Teammate Wars
Is it Ferrari’s year?! Our reactions to every team after 2026 F1 testing

Ep 641Is it Ferrari’s year?! Our reactions to every team after 2026 F1 testing
Too soon for hopium? With pre-season testing wrapped up, the LB boys share their thoughts on every F1 team with three-word summaries, and finish with some Higher or Lower... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could F1 lose Max Verstappen?

Ep 640Could F1 lose Max Verstappen?
Ben and Harry discuss some fresh testing takeaways, as well as the noise around Verstappen's future and what it could all mean for F1. They also tackle new race start concerns, Barcelona's contract extension (kinda), and fire up the Panic-o-Meter to see which teams should be feeling calm heading into the season, and which should be starting to sweat... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 6392026 F1 Bahrain Testing Week 1: What We Learned
Ben and Sam break down the key takeaways from the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, analysing how each team appears to be shaping up and the biggest questions still hanging over the paddock. They also discuss growing talk of a surprise return for a much-loved circuit, and explore the career highs and lows for a selection of F1 drivers... Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 F1 Bahrain Testing Week 1: What We Learned

Ep 638Ranking EVERY 2026 F1 Livery from BEST to WORST!
It’s time to round off livery season as the LB boys rank every 2026 F1 livery in the ultimate tier list. From hits to misses (and maybe some masterpieces), where does each team land? They finish off with some F1: Alphabetti. Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ranking EVERY 2026 F1 Livery from BEST to WORST!

Ep 637Toto Wolff blasts F1 rivals over 2026 engine controversy
“Get your sh*t together”: Ben, Sam & Harry react to Toto Wolff’s fiery message to rival F1 teams over 2026 engine complaints. They also cover Lando’s 2026 mindset shift, a possible Alonso-McLaren Indy 500 reunion, Doohan’s new F1 role, and wrap up with some F1: Order Please. Want more Late Braking? Support the show on Patreon and get: Ad-free listening Full-length bonus episodes Power Rankings after every race Historical race reviews & more exclusive extras! Don't forget! You can also gift a Late Braking Patreon subscription—perfect for loved ones or your own wish list. Choose anything from 1 month up to a full year of top-notch F1 content: https://www.patreon.com/latebrakingf1/gift Connect with Late Braking: You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok Come hang out with us and thousands of fellow F1 fans in our Discord server and get involved in lively everyday & race weekend chats! Get in touch any time at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices