The Late Braking F1 Podcast

Max Verstappen's future remains a hot topic, and the team dives into whether he should stay at Red Bull or explore opportunities elsewhere. They also cover Lewis Hamilton's first week at Ferrari, Toto Wolff's comments on Cadillac's payment for joining the grid next season, and wrap things up with a game of 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please... no more Papaya Rules! The LB boys discuss whether Norris vs. Piastri may present problems for McLaren this year, and how the team should approach the challenge. They also discuss Verstappen's race ban threat, share what they are looking forward to this F1 season, and play 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which team has the BEST lineup in F1? The LB boys rank the 2025 driver pairings from worst to best, as well as hearing the order as voted by you, the listeners! They also discuss General Motors' new F1 venture, before finishing 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Colapinto set to join Alpine as reserve driver, the LB boys consider what this could mean for rookie Doohan. They also discuss Spa's rotational contract extension, Mike Krack's surprise demotion, and the latest nonsense from Mohammed Ben Sulayem. They finish 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys compare the drivers' and team principals' rankings for 2024's top drivers - who do they agree with most? They also discuss whether Sauber was a career mistake for Bottas, Aston Martin's development failures, and Alpine's 'statement of intent'. They finish 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LB boys are BACK for 2025! They discuss the news of Hadjar joining VCARB, and dish out New Year's Resolutions to select drivers and teams. 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year Late Brakers! We're so excited to be back to regular scheduling from Sunday, but in the meantime sit back & enjoy a compilation of some of our favourite 2024 games! 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

With another year of LB coming to a close, we've put together some of our favourite discussions and funniest moments from the podcast this year. There were of course far too many to squeeze into one episode, but we hope you enjoy this little selection of debates, laughs and silliness! 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

The LB boys are just dropping by with a very quick Christmas message for you all! We'll be here next week with 2 'Best Of' episodes, and then it's straight back to business as usual for 2025... But for now, from all of us at Late Braking, we wish you a happy HAPPY Christmas and joyful holiday 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's FINALLY time for the most prestigious awards ceremony in F1 - the LBs! With the help of a very special guest, the LB boys dish out accolades from the Overtake of the Year, Driver of the Season, Ferrari Moment of the Year and the Stop Talking Award. They also announce the 2024 inductees to the LB Hall of Fame... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

In the wake of Red Bull announcing Liam Lawson as their second 2025 driver, Ben and Sam are here with a bonus episode discussing whether or not the right person got the call up... They also cover the news that Bottas will be returning to Mercedes as their 2025 reserve driver! Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

Following the breaking news that Sergio Perez and Red Bull are parting ways with immediate effect, Ben and Sam give their reactions, discussing the lead-up to the decision and its ramifications. They also cover Ricciardo's response to a potential F1 return amidst Cadillac interest, and finish with 3 word summaries for each teams' 2024 season... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

Relive the highs and lows of the 2024 Formula 1 season with the LB boys as they recap the year race by race, from the thrilling victories to the unexpected upsets and the pivotal moments that shaped the championships... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

The LB trio question whether we've just witnessed the end of F1's greatest partnership and how the 7-time world champion may fare in his new chapter. They also review the season predictions made at the start of the year... find out if they got ANY right, before they finish off with F1: Fill in the Blank... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

The curtains close on an incredible 2024 season with a historic win for McLaren, but it wasn't without a fight! Ben and Sam cover all the action from Ferrari's valiant fight, the first lap collision between Verstappen and Piastri, and Hamilton's recovery drive that concludes his Mercedes chapter... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

Please note: Recorded prior to Hulkenberg's 3-position grid drop. Sam and Harry review the LAST qualifying of the season at Abu Dhabi! They delve into the action of a mixed up session from McLaren closing in on the Constructors' crown by securing a front-row lock out, a bad day for one half of the Ferrari garage, some surprising Q3 appearances, and a troublesome bollard... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

It's the final race weekend of the season and we have a race down to the wire for the Constructors' crown! The boys consider which team Yas Marina may favour and what role Verstappen or Mercedes could play in the fight. They also discuss the news of Doohan replacing Ocon for the final race and the ongoing Verstappen/Russell drama, before finishing with a game of Back and Forth... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

Surprised this episode only has 2 bleeps to be honest... The LB boys review the action-packed Qatar GP and all the chaos that ensued at Lusail, from Verstappen's victory, debris disaster, penalty drama, and... POINTS FOR SAUBER! Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

After a Saturday full of action at Lusail, Ben and Sam are on hand to break it all down. From the Sprint where there was a controversial victory reversal, a Haas in the points, and a questionable pit lane start, to Qualifying where we saw a surprise pole ending up under investigation, a familiar face in P2, and impressive performances from 2 backmarker teams... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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

Though Ferrari set the pace in Practice, it was McLaren that emerged as the faster of the two teams in today's Sprint Qualifying - but can they stay ahead in tomorrow's warmer sessions? Ben and Sam discuss the action from Norris' impressive pole, Russell's surprise performance, and another bad day for one side of the Red Bull garage... Get your friends or family the gift that they truly deserve... gift an LB Patreon membership HERE <<<< We'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the podcast, complete our short 2024 survey HERE <<< 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