The Late Braking F1 Podcast

2026 Azerbaijan GP Race Review

Thanks to Alex Albon for shaking up this race and giving the LB trio plenty of action to get stuck into, including Verstappen and Russell’s fight to the line, Red Bull’s

2026 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Review

The Baku streets delivered an intense qualifying session, with everything at stake at every turn. Ben and Sam cover all the action, from the incredible pole margin amidst

2026 Azerbaijan GP Preview & Predictions

The LB trio dissect the upcoming action in Azerbaijan, questioning if this will be a happy hunting ground for Mercedes' or if the unforgiving streets of Baku could throw

Our verdict on the 2027 F1 calendar

Ben and Sam give their full thoughts on the recently revealed calendar for next season, including TEN sprint venues and two new tracks. They also discuss the recently rev

How Mercedes’ new upgrade plans could affect the championship

Ben and Sam unpack Mercedes’ change of plan to introduce an ADUO-assisted upgrade this season, what it means for their rivals, and whether there’s a strategy behind it. T

2026 Spanish GP Race Review

Enjoyable elements? Or Monaco 2.0? Ben and Sam run through everything from the inaugural Spanish GP in Madrid, from what worked and what didn't at the Madring’s debut, to

2026 Spanish GP Preview & Predictions

Ben and Sam explore the many questions surrounding the unchartered territory of Madring, from what challenges this track may throw up, why it has been given the nickname

2026 Italian GP Race Review

From the back of the grid to the top step, Antonelli delivers his home crowd a historic victory! The LB boys break down his spectacular win plus all the action from an in

2026 Italian GP Qualifying Review

Monza delivered a qualifying corker with multiple drivers in contention, but one surprise driver emerged to take the top spot for the first time in their career. Join Ben

2026 Italian GP Preview & Predictions

This year's engines will certainly be put to the test at the Temple of Speed... Join the LB boys as they preview Monza, running through the circuit's unique challenges, A

What F1’s new engine verdict means for the Top 4 teams

The latest ADUO results are in, and Red Bull remains F1’s benchmark engine… Ben, Sam and Harry discuss what this review means for the top teams’ development and whether t

What Verstappen's multi-year Red Bull deal tells us

With Max confirmed at Red Bull until 2030, the LB boys explore what the deal tells us about his current position, his future in F1, and the wider implications for the gri

2026 Dutch GP Race Review

Join the LB trio from the Netherlands as they break down an eventful final Dutch GP at Zandvoort! From home heartbreak, to questionable team orders and some much-needed p

2026 Dutch GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review

It's Super Saturday at the Dutch GP, giving the LB trio two sessions to review! The guys give their thoughts on Russell's commanding sprint victory, before turning their

2026 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying Review

The Dutch GP is underway, and it’s already looking like a close one! The LB trio are on hand to break down all the key talking points, including a top four separated by l

2026 Dutch GP Preview & Predictions

Ben and Sam chat through all things Zandvoort, from Red Bull’s late driver lineup shake-up and the likeliest contenders at the front, to whether Verstappen can secure a f

What we make of Cadillac's shock team principal change

F1 finally delivered some news! Ben and Sam give their take on Cadillac's surprising leadership change and what it could mean for their F1 project. They also make their d

Looking back at 2026 season hot takes

At the beginning of the year, we collected your hot takes for the season ahead and made some of our own. Now, Ben and Sam look back to see which were red hot, which are s

Our verdict on all 11 teams in 2026 so far

The LB trio run through all 11 teams, giving each a three-word summary to capture their season so far! And, it’s been a while… they finish things off with a game of Order

Revisiting our 2027 F1 grid predictions: What's changed?

Back in April, the LB boys made their 2027 F1 grid predictions. Now, with half a season under our belts, it's time to revisit them. Which picks are still looking good, an