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The Late Braking F1 Podcast

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The Late Braking F1 Podcast covers all the latest news, race incidents, controversies and ridiculous moments in Formula 1. There will be plenty of debates...and plenty of silliness too.

Episodes

2024 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Review

Ben and Sam are here to review one of the spiciest qualifying sessions of the year so far! The guys chat through Leclerc's excellent pole position, Perez outqualifying Verstappen, the Williams Q3 blunder and Lando Norris failing to make it out of Q1! 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 p...

Sep 14, 202441 minEp. 452

A FOUR team fight for the win?! | 2024 Azerbaijan GP Preview

F1 is heading back to the streets! The LB boys consider who are the favourites for the upcoming Azerbaijan GP and whether we might just have a four-team fight for victory on the streets of Baku. They also discuss the breaking news of Adrian Newey to Aston Martin and expectations for Bearman as he replaces Magnussen this weekend, before finishing 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 episode...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 451

Do Red Bull have a CAR CRISIS?

The LB boys are here with your latest F1 fix, delving into Red Bull's recent car struggles and Perez's claims of car inequality. They also discuss the chances of Ferrari having another post-win form slump, and the approach Audi should take to complete their driver line-up. They finish by each naming their Top 5 drivers to have never won a Championship... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes JOIN our Discord com...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 450

Have McLaren left it TOO LATE for team orders?

Ben, Sam and Harry are back as a trio discussing how McLaren should manage their well-matched drivers and whether team orders should be implemented as both title fights draw ever closer to conclusion. They also discuss the confirmation of Antonelli to Mercedes in 2025, Magnussen's controversial upcoming race ban, and Vowles' "not special" Schumacher comment. 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 o...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 449

2024 Italian GP Review

Ben and Sam review the thrilling Italian GP in Monza where Ferrari charged to home glory with a bold strategy and a stunning drive from Charles Leclerc. The boys cover all of the action from McLaren's 'Papaya Rules', to the flailing Red Bull and the penalty pandemonium further down the field... >>> Only a couple tickets are left for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!...

Sep 01, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 448

2024 Italian GP Qualifying Review

Ben and Sam review the hot qualifying session in Monza where the margins were razor thin, but ultimately the McLaren duo shined with a front row lockout! They boys give their thoughts on all the action from the pace of the Mercedes and Ferrari, to Verstappen's worst qualifying position of the year and the debut performance of Colapinto... >>> Only a couple tickets are left for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!...

Aug 31, 202445 minEp. 447

WHO will master Monza?! | 2024 Italian GP Preview

It's time for F1 to head to the Temple of Speed for the Italian GP! The LB boys question whether anyone can challenge the rapid McLaren, or if Ferrari's hopes of a resurgent home victory are simply fantasy. They also delve further into the news of Colapinto replacing Sargeant from this GP onwards as well as Doohan joining the 2025 Alpine lineup, before finishing with a game of Back and Forth... >>> Only a couple tickets are left for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more i...

Aug 28, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 446

Williams REPLACE Sargeant with Colapinto for rest of season! | EMERGENCY PODCAST

Ben and Sam have banded together for an emergency episode covering the breaking news that Logan Sargeant has been axed from Williams Racing, with Argentine F2 driver Franco Colapinto replacing him for the final 9 races of the year! Tune into our Italian GP Preview episode tomorrow as scheduled for more chat on the shock decision and how it could impact the upcoming race weekend... >>> Only a few tickets are left for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!...

Aug 27, 202421 minEp. 445

2024 Dutch GP Review

Ben and Sam are on hand to review all the action from the Dutch Grand Prix! Whilst it was the colour orange that reigned supreme, this time it wasn't courtesy of Max Verstappen as instead it was Lando Norris converting his pole into victory. The guys give their thoughts on the shockingly dominant victory, Charles Leclerc finding his way to the podium, and a tough day for the Mercedes duo... >>> Only a few tickets are left for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info!...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 444

2024 Dutch GP Qualifying Review

Rain stayed away from Zandvoort for qualifying at the Dutch GP but conditions remained tricky with multiple surprise Q2 eliminations. One driver that didn't struggle was Lando Norris who claimed a dominant pole over Verstappen and Piastri. Ben and Sam are on hand to give their thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 202441 minEp. 443

Verstappen's home race win streak UNDER THREAT? | 2024 Dutch GP Preview

F1 is BACK! The LB boys preview the upcoming Dutch GP, considering whether Verstappen's home soil domination could come to an end and who could be in the fight at the top. Alongside the usual predictions and 'Under Pressure' submissions, they also discuss Helmut Marko's recent comments on Liam Lawson's F1 future and plans to bring F1 to Rwanda, before finishing with a game of Order Please... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK HERE to buy now or for more info...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 442

Will Adrian Newey join ASTON MARTIN next year?!

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode not being recorded in our usual set up. Thank you for your understanding. The LB boys are here to round off the summer break with the latest in F1 news from Newey's heavily rumoured move to Aston Martin, Ferrari's bouncing problem, a change to the sporting code, and Briatore's comments on Alpine's lineup. They finish with a game of Pump the Brakes... >>> Tickets are now on public sale for our LIVE SHOW in Austin TX! CLICK H...

Aug 18, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 441

YOUR questions answered! Q&A Special

In this special episode, the LB boys answer YOUR burning questions (thank you for all of your submissions!) from who they think will have the upper hand at Ferrari next year, to which 4 GP they'd chose if F1 had majors, their favourite F1 livery of all time, what jobs they'd each fill in an F1 team, and how the boys themselves met... They then finish with a game of Show Me The Options... Reminder! Tickets for our Austin TX LIVE SHOW on OCT 17 are available NOW for those on our Patreon on 'Friend...

Aug 14, 20242 hr 30 minEp. 440

OVER and UNDER-performing drivers of the year so far?

The LB trio discuss their top choices for drivers who have exceeded expectations so far this season, as well as those who have fallen short. They also discuss Domenicali's recent comments on regulation changes and Liberty Media's run-ins with the US Department of Justice, before finishing with a game of Higher or Lower... Reminder! Tickets for our Austin TX LIVE SHOW on OCT 17 are available NOW for those on our Patreon on 'Friend of the Podcast' or 'Hall of Fame' tiers (you can join with the lin...

Aug 11, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 439

Grading every F1 team's 2024 season so far!

Here to separate the overachievers from the flops, the LB boys give a mid-season review of all of the teams' performances so far by providing a 3 word summary and graded review for each. They finish off with a game of Late Faking... Reminder! Tickets for our Austin TX LIVE SHOW on OCT 17 are available NOW for those on our Patreon on 'Friend of the Podcast' or 'Hall of Fame' tiers (you can join with the link below!) Any remaining tickets will go on general sale at 6pm BST on AUG 18. FOLLOW us on ...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 438

Should McLaren prioritise Norris?

Ben, Sam and Harry discuss McLaren's recent comments regarding the hierarchical structure between their two drivers and what their priority SHOULD be for the remainder of the season. They also cover Audi's new team principal, F1's proposed idea of wildcard entries for rookies, and Stella's contract extension with McLaren, before finishing with a throwback of a game... F1: Who Are You? FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonu...

Aug 04, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 437

Has Sainz made the RIGHT decision to join Williams?

It may be the start of the summer break but F1 has delivered plenty of news! The LB boys cover the latest from Sainz signing with Williams, Red Bull's decision on Perez's future, Alpine's team principal exit, and Ocon completing Haas' 2025 lineup. 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, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 436

2024 Belgian GP Review

Please Note: the news of George Russell's disqualification emerged mid-recording, so the first sections refer to his win which is no longer the case. The LB boys review the Belgian GP where George Russell stunned the field with an incredible one-stop strategy and held off Hamilton to take the top step of the podium, before shock disqualification leaves his teammate inheriting the win. They discuss the performances of both Mercedes drivers, whether Piastri could have done more, and Perez's 'colla...

Jul 28, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 435

2024 Belgian GP Qualifying Review

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode not being recorded in our usual set up. Thank you for your understanding. Ben and Sam review the wet Spa Qualifying that saw Leclerc inherit pole from Verstappen who dominated session but faces a 10-place engine penalty in tomorrow's race. The boys run through the grid including a front row start for Perez, a tougher day for McLaren, and Q3 appearances for the Aston Martin of Alonso and the Alpine of Ocon... FOLLOW us on so...

Jul 27, 202430 minEp. 434

Can Red Bull bounce back in Belgium? | 2024 Belgian GP Preview

The LB trio are back in full force to preview the final race before the summer break - the Belgian GP. They question whether Red Bull can bounce back amidst rumours of an engine penalty, or whether McLaren could make history once again. They also cover the news of a major management shake up at Audi and the return of a familiar face, as well as KMag's Haas F1 exit, before finishing with a game of Order Please... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok ...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 433

2024 Hungarian GP Review

Ben and Sam review the Hungarian GP where McLaren secured a historic 1-2 and Piastri became our SEVENTH winner this season - and it was not without drama! The boys break down all of the action, from the tensions and controversy of McLaren's team orders to the bad day at the office for points leader Max Verstappen... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community J...

Jul 21, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 432

2024 Hungarian GP Qualifying Review

It was a spicy qualifying at the Hungaroring with changing weather and red flags playing havoc on the session. Ben and Sam break down all of the action including McLaren's front row lockout that leaves Verstappen with work to do tomorrow, a disastrous day for Perez, and a shock early exit for Russell... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fa...

Jul 20, 202446 minEp. 431

Can Mercedes get a THIRD win in a row? | 2024 Hungarian GP Preview

Ben and Sam preview the upcoming Hungarian GP which is set to be a scorcher. They discuss whether Red Bull can bounce back or whether McLaren or Mercedes could leave them 3 races without a win for the first time since 2021! They also consider the trajectory of Aston Martin, and Alonso's critique of the current penalty system... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 430

Could Mercedes soon be the FASTEST team?!

Ben and Sam talk through the latest in F1 - from news of Mercedes unleashing a double upgrade before the summer break, to the announcement of the 2025 sprint calendar, Verstappen's health issue revelation, and Williams' recent hires. They finish with naming their Top 5 races of the season so far... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy...

Jul 14, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 429

Haas sign Ollie Bearman on MULTI-YEAR deal - a good choice?

Ben, Sam AND Harry are here in the calm after the triple header with the latest F1 news. They cover the announcement of Ollie Bearman to Haas, Perez's performance woes, rumours of a mid-season switch at Williams, and the departure of Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile. They finish with a game of F1: Higher/Lower... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord commu...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 428

2024 British GP Review

Ben and Sam review the sensational British GP thriller that saw Lewis Hamilton storm to a record-breaking home victory and beat Max Verstappen for the first time since 2021! The boys break down all of the action and hear YOUR moments of the race... FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: SIGN UP & create your team, and JOIN our l...

Jul 07, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 427

2024 British GP Qualifying Review

Early rain and a drying track provided a thrilling British GP qualifying. Ben is on hand to run through the biggest talking points including a Mercedes 1-2 (what year is this?), an excellent day for the Haas of Hulkenberg, and trickier days for Leclerc and Perez. FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic race reviews & more! JOIN our Discord community JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: SIGN UP & create your team,...

Jul 06, 202442 minEp. 426

2024 British GP Preview LIVE!

Note: you may notice a slight dip in audio quality based on this episode being recorded in front of a live audience. Thank you for your understanding. Ben, Sam and Harry preview the British GP LIVEEEE from London! They discuss whether we can expect more fireworks up front this weekend, share their predictions, and hear from the audience who they think is under pressure. They also discuss rumours of Sainz's F1 future and Silverstone's ticket pricing, before finishing with a game of F1: Back and F...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 425

2024 Austrian GP Review

The LB boys review the Austrian GP where Russell picked up the pieces with a surprise win after a dramatic Verstappen and Norris battle ends in collision. They discuss who was in the wrong in the fight for the lead, the performances of Russell and Piastri, the battling Alpines, and a good day for Haas. As always, they finish by hearing your Moments of the Race... LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the British GP live in London on 2 July, full event info + tickets HERE FOLLOW us on socials! ...

Jun 30, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 424

2024 Austrian GP Sprint & Qualifying Review

The duo of Sam and Ben are on hand to discuss a duo of sessions in Austria! First they tackle an entertaining battle for the lead in the Sprint, followed by a look at the second qualifying session of the weekend featuring a mega lap for pole position. LONDON LIVE SHOW! Join us as we preview the British GP live in London on 2 July, full event info + tickets HERE FOLLOW us on socials! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok SUPPORT our Patreon for bonus episodes, historic rac...

Jun 29, 202443 minEp. 423