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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Singapore GP Review: Who would shine under the lights?
Could Max Verstappen convert pole to victory in Singapore & would Kimi Antonelli edge closer to the drivers’ title? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Alic
Oct 11 34 min
Singapore GP Saturday Review: Sprint chaos & who would take pole?
Could Max Verstappen continue his fine form and take victory in the Singapore sprint? Would Kimi Antonelli take full advantage in qualifying, knowing that George Russell
Oct 10 29 min
Singapore GP Preview: Software, Sprints & Penalties
Will George Russell be able to recover from the back of the grid in Singapore? The fallout from the software issues in Malaysia continue. Can Max Verstappen keep up his w
Oct 8 57 min
Bahrain GP in Malaysia Review: Chaos at Sepang!
Could Max Verstappen take his first win of the season or would Kimi Antonelli and George Russell fight back in a dramatic race in Malaysia? Harry Benjamin, British racing
Oct 4 36 min
Bahrain GP in Malaysia Quali Review: Verstappen v Hamilton Reignited?
Will we get a repeat of Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton’s epic 2021 battle into turn one at Sepang? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC
Oct 3 25 min
Bahrain GP in Malaysia Preview: Antonelli’s mindset, Piastri’s struggles & who wins in Sepang?
Can Kimi Antonelli bounce back from his Baku blip or is George Russell still in the title fight? Harry Benjamin, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspon
Sep 30 49 min
Azerbaijan GP Review: Vettel Gives His Verdict
Has George Russell rediscovered his mojo after a lights-to-flag victory in Baku? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin to reflect on the race and
Sep 26 46 min
Azerbaijan GP Quali Review: Drama for Russell and Antonelli
Can George Russell convert pole into his first race win since June? Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna Tennant as Russell put in a near-perfect lap while Kimi
Sep 25 25 min
Azerbaijan GP Preview: Can Kimi Conquer Baku?
Can Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley to look ahead to a race t
Sep 23 47 min
Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen vs 100 Go-Karts
Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans give you a flavour from Silverstone as Max Verstappen attempts to overtake 100 go-karters at a special exhibition event. One of the 100 kar
Sep 17 27 min
Spanish GP Review: VSC or not to VSC
Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Rebecca Clancy assess the twists and turns of the Spanish GP as the virtual safety car plays a vital part, leading to contrasting fortune
Sep 13 37 min
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
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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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