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.
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Latest episodes
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Spanish GP Quali Review: A ‘Gorgeous’ Lap To Seal Pole
Harry Benjamin and Alice Powell review the first qualifying session at the brand-new Madring ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. They assess how Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli
Sep 12 25 min
Max Verstappen Special
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen sits down for an exclusive chat with the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson. The Red Bull driver talks about why he extended his
Sep 11 26 min
Spanish GP Preview: Hola Madrid!
The Chequered Flag team are in Madrid for Formula 1’s first race at its brand-new circuit. Jennie Gow is joined by the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson and former F1
Sep 10 40 min
Italian GP Review: History at Monza!
Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alex Lynn and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy look back on a dramatic Italian Grand Prix, from Kimi Antonelli’s extraordinary challenge
Sep 6 31 min
Italian GP Quali Review: Magnificent Monza Delivers Huge Shock
What would happen in one of the most anticipated qualifying sessions of the season? The historic Monza took centre stage on qualifying day at the Italian Grand Prix. Woul
Sep 5 24 min
Italian GP Preview: Ferrari & Antonelli Bring Monza Heat
Formula 1 heads to Monza, where the Tifosi are dreaming of a Ferrari victory and Italian championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces a charge from the back of the grid. Joly
Sep 3 29 min
Chequered Flag Extra: F1 Super Subs & the Home Grand Prix Curse
As championship leader Kimi Antonelli and the rest of F1 head to Monza, Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume are here to investigate why the Italian has cause for concern.
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Aug 27 29 min
Dutch GP Race Review: Norris goes back-to-back
Was Kimi Antonelli the weekend’s biggest winner? Lando Norris took the victory, but it was the Mercedes driver who extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings
Aug 23 38 min
Dutch GP Qualifying Review: George & Lando Shine Beside The Seaside
Can George Russell build on a hugely positive day in Zandvoort? After winning the sprint, he was narrowly beaten to pole by Lando Norris in qualifying. Kai Bachini and Ma
Aug 22 26 min
Dutch GP Preview: Max Re-signs at Red Bull
Will Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as he chases a first Drivers’ World Championship, or can the chasing pack reel him in? Jennie Gow is joined by Marc Pries
Aug 20 55 min
Drifting Ferraris, Kimi Raikkonen Pranks and Supercar Collections
As the summer break nears its end, Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans debate whether more sprint weekends should be added to the F1 calendar and look ahead to the final Dutch
Aug 13 29 min
Chequered Flag Extra: Mid-Term Report
Harry Benjamin reflects on the first half of the season - school parents evening style! Accompanied by classroom favourite, former British racing driver Alice Powell, and
Aug 6 44 min
Chequered Flag Extra: School’s out for summer
Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume dive into F1’s silly season, debating Max Verstappen’s future. Could the four-time world champion leave Red Bull, and if so, where? How wou
Jul 31 27 min
Hungarian GP Review: Brilliant Budapest
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow, British racing driver Alice Powell and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson react to an action-packed Hungarian GP. Lando Norris started o
Jul 26 40 min
Hungarian GP Quali Review: Penalties & Surprises in Budapest
Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to a dramatic qualifying at the Hungarian GP. Who would take pole position? Could Mercedes continue their domi
Jul 25 22 min
Hungarian GP Preview: Who will take momentum into summer break?
F1 has its last outing before the summer break. Kimi Antonelli is the in-form driver following his victory in Belgium. He leads the drivers’ championship by 45 points. Ca
Jul 23 57 min
Belgian GP Race Review: A Tale of Two Mercedes
Could Mercedes have experienced two more contrasting races? Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory of the season to extend his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton to
Jul 19 33 min
Belgian GP Qualifying Review: To Tow or Not to Tow?
Can Kimi Antonelli convert pole position into his sixth win of the season? The Italian edged out Charles Leclerc in a thrilling qualifying session at Spa, with Lando Norr
Jul 18 16 min
Belgian GP Preview: Not That Kind of Spa
Why won't the Max Verstappen rumours go away? And is F1 really considering bringing back mid-race refuelling? Andrew Benson, Harry Benjamin and Jolyon Palmer get stuck in
Jul 16 42 min
Chequered Flag Extra: Piastri on Max, Title Talk & Advice for Harry
Do we believe Oscar Piastri when he says McLaren can fight for this year's world championship? Harry and Becky are at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where they catch up
Jul 10 24 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Probably the best F1 podcast with anti PR commentators 👌
The only thing to improve would be the timing of the update to me. Sometimes the podcast is updated the next day, which makes it already outdated (especially for gp preview and qualifying)
El_Plan_2023_and_beyond · Sep 2022
This show is the best formula 1 show out there (but there’s not many). Jennie is one of the best moderators in entertainment, and the experts are really expert. You come away from the show feeling more informed about the sport, and the show is very entertaining even for people who aren’t really interested in car racing.
volivas · Mar 2022
I used to be able to give this podcast a 5-star review but I find Jolyon Palmer to be increasingly insufferable to listen to each week. I’m sure he actually has a great friendship with Jack Nichols that’s full of sharp banter but on-air his putdowns and constant mocking of Nichols comes across as horribly arrogant and way too biting. It doesn’t help that Jennie seems to delight in laughing uproariously whenever Palmer derides Nichols and piles on. I love Palmer’s knowledge but someone should tell him to tone down the off-putting style.
therojay · May 2021
Everyone complaining about the banter hates fun. The whole crew works brilliantly together. Jennie keeps them (mostly) on track and provides great questions, Jolyon and Jack offer fantastic takes and berate each other for our entertainment and Andrew provides the expertise and breadth of knowledge. No better F1 podcast!
Nor-Cal'N · Apr 2021
Good show but PLEASE stop including spoilers in your race review episode titles. My episodes auto download and I’ve had the race spoiled by this shows several times that I wasn’t able to watch the race live
Nick nick Cage · Aug 2026
Please, Chequered Flag team, you should know your audience better than to put any kind of race result information in a space where your fans cannot control if they see it.
Titles like:
“Barcelona GP Qualifying: Russel bounces back”
“Monaco GP: Is there any stopping Antonelli?”
“Monaco GP Qualifying: Where were the Ferraris?”
all popped up as notifications before I could watch the race or qualifying same day, or appeared in app.
You have an international audience that has a lot of same/next day viewership. This shows some part of your team has a major misunderstanding of your audience.
JJraabe · Jun 2026
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