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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

Which F1 drivers MUST start strong this season?

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, 20251 hr 16 minEp 512Transcript available on Metacast

Our 2025 F1 Championship Predictions (20th to 1st!)

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, 20251 hr 20 minEp 511Transcript available on Metacast

2025 Testing Review!

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, 20251 hr 18 minTranscript available on Metacast

V10s back in F1?

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, 20251 hr 21 minTranscript available on Metacast

Hamilton vs. Leclerc - who wins? | 2025 Teammate Wars

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, 20251 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Rating the 2025 liveries! | Pimp My F1

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, 20251 hr 23 minEp 507Transcript available on Metacast

Answering YOUR questions! Q&A Special

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, 20251 hr 21 minEp 506Transcript available on Metacast

Our F1 Wishlist: What we want to see in the sport!

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, 20251 hr 13 minEp 505Transcript available on Metacast

A game-changing update to Audi's F1 entry?

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, 20251 hr 22 minEp 504Transcript available on Metacast

2025 F1 Drivers: Best & Worst Case Scenarios

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, 20251 hr 27 minEp 503Transcript available on Metacast

The Biggest F1 Rivalries of 2025!

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, 20251 hr 19 minEp 502Transcript available on Metacast

FIA issues new MISCONDUCT penalties for 2025!

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, 20251 hr 26 minEp 501Transcript available on Metacast

Who is UNDER PRESSURE in 2025?!

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, 20251 hr 22 minEp 500Transcript available on Metacast

Would Verstappen leave Red Bull for Aston Martin?!

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, 20251 hr 22 minEp 499Transcript available on Metacast

How should McLaren handle team orders this season?

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, 20251 hr 13 minEp 498Transcript available on Metacast

Ranking the 2025 F1 driver lineups: WORST to BEST

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, 20251 hr 27 minEp 497Transcript available on Metacast

Could Colapinto REPLACE Doohan at Alpine?!

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, 20251 hr 26 minEp 496Transcript available on Metacast

F1 Drivers vs. Team Bosses: Top Drivers of 2024

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, 20251 hr 24 minEp 495Transcript available on Metacast

2025 F1 New Year's Resolutions

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, 20251 hr 10 minEp 494Transcript available on Metacast

Best of LB Games 2024

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, 20251 hr 13 minEp 493Transcript available on Metacast

Best of LB 2024

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, 20241 hr 27 minEp 492Transcript available on Metacast

An LB Christmas Message!

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, 20242 minEp 491Transcript available on Metacast

The 2024 LB F1 Awards!

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, 20241 hr 13 minEp 490Transcript available on Metacast

Red Bull promote LAWSON over Tsunoda - the right call? | EMERGENCY PODCAST

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, 202423 minEp 489Transcript available on Metacast

Sergio Perez OUT at Red Bull!

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, 20241 hr 22 minEp 488Transcript available on Metacast

Our 2024 F1 Season Review

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, 20241 hr 23 minEp 487Transcript available on Metacast

Ham-Merc era OVER! + 2024 Prediction Review

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, 20241 hr 22 minEp 486Transcript available on Metacast

2024 Abu Dhabi GP Review

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, 20241 hr 20 minEp 485Transcript available on Metacast

2024 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying Review

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, 202441 minEp 484Transcript available on Metacast

MCLAREN vs. FERRARI: The Season Finale Showdown | 2024 Abu Dhabi GP Preview

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, 20241 hr 20 minEp 483Transcript available on Metacast