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@latebra...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep 512•Transcript available on Metacast 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@lat...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep 511•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ou...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podc...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep 507•Transcript available on Metacast 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 po...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep 506•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAI...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast Reunited as a trio, Ben, Sam, and Harry rank the most exciting rivalries to watch heading into the new season. Plus, they discuss Johnny Herbert’s departure as an FIA steward, South Africa’s competing bids to host an F1 race, and wrap things 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...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast Ahead of the 2025 season, the FIA has introduced new misconduct rules, including potential suspensions and points deductions! Ben and Harry share their thoughts as well as discussing Adrian Newey’s comments on the 2026 regulations, James Vowles admitting to ‘too much change’ in 2024, and Max Verstappen’s best seasons in F1 so far... 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 Fan...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast As we head into the final year of the current regulations, the team share their picks for who’s most UNDER PRESSURE to perform this season. They also discuss recent organisational changes at Haas, Liam Lawson's comments on his 2024 approach, and wrap up 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 EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk &...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast 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 E...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL u...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast!...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL us at podcast@lateb...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL us at podcast@late...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep 495•Transcript available on Metacast 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 EMAIL us at podcast@latebraking.co.uk & SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep 494•Transcript available on Metacast 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/adch...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast 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@lat...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast 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 u...
Dec 25, 2024•2 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 19, 2024•23 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 07, 2024•41 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast