The Late Braking F1 Podcast

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

The LB boys preview this weekend's Qatar GP asking whether Mercedes can continue their form in hotter climes, and who might fare best in the battle of the Constructors'. They also discuss the breaking news of an 11th team in F1, and Verstappen's impressive season. They finish with a brand new game... 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

Ben and Sam review the Las Vegas GP that saw an unexpected 1-2 as well as a title-sealing 5th place for Verstappen who takes his 4th consecutive F1 world title! The boys discuss all the action from Russell's dominant victory and Hamilton's fight through the field, the days of Ferrari versus McLaren, and the continuing saga for 6th place Constructor... Please note: Apologies, you may notice occasional faint disturbance from Ben’s microphone during the beginning section of this episode - this was rectified from minute 30 onwards. 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 a shock Top 3 for tomorrow's showdown! Ben and Sam discuss the Las Vegas qualifying session that saw contrasting fortunes for the Mercedes duo, a surprise performance from an Alpine, a less surprising Q1 exit from Perez, and an almighty crash from Colapinto that leaves his race participation 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we put it all on RED? The LB boys preview the upcoming Las Vegas GP, questioning which team will come out on top, and whether Verstappen will seal the title this weekend. They also discuss F1 75 Live, before finishing with a game of F1 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

Before F1 kicks back off again, the LB boys bring you the latest in the sport from the exit of the Technical Director at Aston Martin and what this might mean for the team, the renewal of Monaco's F1 contract, and the midfield Constructor battle. They also discuss talks of Qatar's Audi F1 buy-in, 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 only 3 races to go, Ben, Sam and Harry discuss the teams still in contention for the 2024 Constructors' title. They also cover Wolff's insistence of Hamilton's "shelf life", Alpine's engine deal with Mercedes, and the immediate departure of F1's race director. They finish 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 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 are here this non-racing Sunday discussing the news of Gabriel Bortoleto signing with Sauber and future Audi on a multi-year contract. They also cover the GPDA's social media statement to the FIA and Domenicali's hints towards a rotational European calendar, before finishing by giving their Top 5 wet weather drives... 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

F1 has kindly granted us all a break after last weekend, but the LB boys are here to discuss Norris' controversial comments following his Brazilian GP defeat, the futures of Colapinto and Bottas, and the implications of Tsunoda's Red Bull test, 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 BUY our Merch EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Umm... where do we even begin?! Let's just say, in this slightly longer than usual episode, the LB boys chat through as much of the action as possible from that spectacularly chaotic and crazy Sunday in Brazil... 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