The Late Braking F1 Podcast

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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Harry break down the drivers under the most pressure to deliver straight out of the gates this upcoming season. They also dive into Tsunoda's management split and future prospects, Motorsport UK's legal threat against the FIA, and whether the future of the Las Vegas GP is in jeopardy... 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the LB boys to reveal their predicted orders for both the Drivers' and Constructors' 2025 Championships! Tune in to find out who they will crown as their top contenders, the orders of which may surprise you, and which underdogs they think could pull off unexpected points this 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next time we see F1 cars on track will be at the first race weekend of the season! But first, the LB boys break down Bahrain testing and ask who's looking strong and who might be playing catch-up. Also on today's episode, there's disagreement on Monaco’s new tyre rule, reaction to Hamilton’s TIME interview, and a game 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we expect the roar of V10 engines to return to F1? Ben and Sam delve into the FIA's recent remarks on the potential reintroduction. They also explore McLaren’s leadership setup, whether this season could see more winners than last, and discuss Carlos Sainz’s new role as GPDA Director. They wrap up with a game of Overrated/Underrated... 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to decide which of the teammates will come out on top this season! The LB boys give their predictions on each of the intra-team battles for 2025, with a few disagreements along the way. They finish with a game 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s that time of year again! The LB boys share their thoughts on the F1 75 Live event, before diving into their ratings of the newly unveiled 2025 liveries - who's nailed it with bold, innovative designs, and who’s stuck with a questionable paint job? They wrap things up with 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Q&A episode, Ben, Sam and Harry tackle listener questions covering everything from F1 and motorsports, to more personal topics. Join them as they share insights, opinions and some silly anecdotes... 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys run through the improvements they'd like to see in F1 as a sport, before the latest comments from the FIA president regarding team radio send them spiralling. They also discuss the FIA's 'flexible wing' clampdown, and Alpine's insistence that Doohan will get a 'fair chance', before finishing with a game 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 podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys discuss the latest major update to the Audi F1 project and whether this instills more confidence in the team's 2026 entry to the sport. They also cover Netflix's rumoured bid for F1's US broadcast rights, Zhou Guanyu's Ferrari return, and the 2025 race start times. They finish with a game of Alphabetti... 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Sam and Harry offer best and worst case scenarios for a selection of the 2025 pilots. They also discuss Gasly's bold target for Alpine, before debuting a BRAND NEW game... 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices