The Late Braking F1 Podcast

The LB boys unpack Alpine’s latest chaos as Colapinto replaces Doohan, and Briatore takes over from Oakes as Team Principal. They dive into the behind-the-scenes drama, react to Norris’ take on Verstappen’s Miami drive, and discuss Miami staying on the calendar until 2041, before wrapping up with Back and Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ community JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F1 Fantasy League⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/savings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Piastri makes it 3 in a row at Miami! The LB team breaks down all the action, from McLaren's dominant finish to Ferrari's team order tomfoolery, a flurry of DNFs and an impressive display from Williams... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ community JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠⁠F1 Fantasy League⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/savings⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam review a packed Saturday in Miami, from the chaos of a sprint race that saw multiple incidents and penalties, and a late safety car, to a super tight qualifying session where every millisecond counted... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ community JOIN our ⁠⁠⁠F1 Fantasy League⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠⁠⁠tide.co/savings⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The weekend has kicked off in style, with a new name topping the timesheets in Miami! Ben and Sam are on hand to break down all the key talking points, from McLaren missing out to a flying Antonelli, an unexpected Aston Martin in SQ3, and the difficult session for the likes of Tsunoda and Doohan... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ SUPPORT our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for bonus episodes JOIN our ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ community JOIN our ⁠⁠F1 Fantasy League⁠⁠ EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠⁠tide.co/savings⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB team debates how crucial a Miami win could be for Norris at the site of his maiden victory, and whether rain could hand Verstappen the edge. They also weigh up who's better placed for the weekend between Ferrari or Mercedes. Plus, reactions to General Motors joining as an engine supplier in 2029, and a round of Show Me The Options... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X (Twitter)⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ SUPPORT our ⁠Patreon⁠ for bonus episodes JOIN our ⁠Discord⁠ community JOIN our ⁠F1 Fantasy League⁠ EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit ⁠tide.co/savings⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're 5 races in to the 2025 season and the LB boys are summing up each team's performance so far, in just three words! They finish with a game of Formula Fortunes... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit tide.co/savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB trio question whether Piastri is now the front-runner for the Drivers' Championship over Norris and Verstappen. They also break down Verstappen’s comments on his silence around his Jeddah penalty, react to Toto Wolff calling the 2026 engine proposals a “joke,” and unpack the latest resignation at the FIA. To wrap things up, it's time for another round of Back and Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit tide.co/savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam break down the Saudi Arabian GP where Piastri charged to victory and took the lead of the Drivers' Championship! They discuss all the action, from his first corner incident with Verstappen, Norris' recovery drive, the contrasting performances of the Ferrari drivers, and a double points finish for Williams... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit tide.co/savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam review the spicy qualifying session in Jeddah that saw a tight battle for pole position and a costly crash from the championship leader. They review the performances across the grid, and consider what can be done in tomorrow's race... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! TIDE: Save more, earn more—up to 4.48% AER (variable). Interest rates are tiered, with the top rate for balances over £1M. Each tiered rate applies to the portion within that range. New Tide members get these rates free for 6 months; after that, your Tide plan’s rates apply. For full offer T&Cs visit tide.co/savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys turn their sights to the final instalment of the triple header, the Saudi Arabian GP, questioning if McLaren will make it 4 wins in 5 or if another team could crash the party. They also discuss Red Bull's rumoured crisis talks, and Doohan's development trajectory, before closing up with a game of Late Faking... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB trio dissect all the drama from the Bahrain GP - a race defined by tyre gambles, technical troubles, and a dominant display from Piastri! From why Norris couldn't match his teammate, to Ferrari's strategy calls, Red Bull's rough weekend, and Alpine's long-awaited points, there's plenty to unpack... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bahrain has delivered a shaken up grid for tomorrow's race, and there's plenty for Ben and Sam to unpack, from some eyebrow-raising gaps between teammates, to a rough day for the championship leader, and a surprise midfield star who climbed up the ranks... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s race week once again so the LB boys are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Bahrain GP. Can Verstappen keep the charging McLarens at bay once again? Will Ferrari’s reported new floor put them back in contention? And what are the expectations for Tsunoda this weekend? All that, plus a game of Higher or Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB trio review the Japanese GP where Verstappen held off the McLaren duo to secure his first win of the season. The boys discuss the key moments from the race, including Verstappen's stellar drive, Ferrari's struggle with pace, Hadjar's first career points, and their thoughts on Tsunoda's performance... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam review the thrilling qualifying session at Suzuka, where a surprise driver snatched pole from the leading McLarens with a blistering final lap. They break down the stunning pole lap and analyze the action from across the grid - from the days of the Red Bull teams with Tsunoda's debut and Hadjar's cockpit struggles, to the teammate gaps at Williams and Haas... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys kick off the triple header with a preview for Suzuka, where all eyes are on Tsunoda and his home race Red Bull debut. The boys question what he needs to do for a successful weekend, whether McLaren are still the overall favourites, and who stands to benefit from the expected rain. They also discuss Wolff's recent praise of Russell, before wrapping up with Back & Forth... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Lawson ever return to the Red Bull seat? Ben and Harry cover more of the fallout following the Lawson-Tsunoda swap, and explore the potential long-term futures of both Lawson and the team. The duo also discuss the radio message controversy between Ferrari and FOM after the Chinese GP, as well as the FIA's reported consideration of bringing back V10 engines. They finish by sharing their Top 5 most unexpected F1 victories... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rumour mill is in overdrive! The LB trio consider the alleged brutal decision by Red Bull to swap Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese GP, and whether it is the right call. They also discuss Ferrari's double DSQ at the Chinese GP and Russell's bold claims over McLaren's dominance, before wrapping up with a game of Order Please... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam break down the Chinese GP, where McLaren made a significant leap in the Constructors' Championship with a dominant 1-2 finish, and Piastri bounced back in style after a tough season opener. Though not a race for the history books, there's still plenty to unpack from the Ferrari drivers colliding to Haas' comeback and RB's strategy blunder... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ben and Sam as they break down an action-packed Saturday, featuring a historic maiden team win in the Sprint for a seasoned veteran, and a first-ever Grand Prix pole position for one rising star. They dive into the performances across the grid, from those shutting down their critics to the drivers seemingly facing challenges in this new season... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys delve into the thrilling Sprint Qualifying session in Shanghai where a stunning surprise pole position shook things up, and the expected frontrunners fell down the order. They break down all of the track action, including Ferrari's seeming resurgence, McLaren's costly mistakes, some standout rookie performances and some not-so-great ones... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time again already! The LB trio preview the Chinese GP, breaking down which teams have the best chance of dethroning McLaren, the potential impact of the FIA's flexi-wing clampdown, and the mixed up midfield. They wrap up with Domenicali's contract extension as F1 CEO, and a game of Higher or Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first race of the season is done and dusted with Norris overcoming Verstappen in testing conditions down under! Ben and Sam are here to review an eventful GP including the fight for the win, Mercedes' strong outing, Ferrari disappointment and multiple crashes throughout the field... Programme Note: We apologise for the slight dip in audio quality this episode as we're not in our usual recording setup. We'll be back to our usual quality next episode! FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sam analyze the sensational qualifying session at Albert Park, where one team dominated with a front-row lockout and a few surprise drivers made it into Q3. They discuss all of the action including the questions surrounding Ferrari's performance and the unexpected exits for Red Bull and Mercedes... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys gear up for the season opener at Albert Park, debating whether McLaren is the team to beat or if Norris is right with his prediction of a tight fight. Along with the return of bold predictions and Under Pressure submissions, they dive into Ferrari's prospects, Hamilton's debut and Red Bull's ambitions. They also touch on the newly named "Madring" before finishing off with a game of Show Me The Options... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League EMAIL us at [email protected] & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices