This non-racing week, Ben & Harry discuss Lance Stroll's early season troubles and whether he is good enough to compete at the top. They also cover Guenther Steiner's scathing steward criticism, the appointment of James Key as TD at Alfa Romeo, Will Power's assertion that IndyCar is the toughest field in the world, and Haas' tyre deg struggles in Spain. They finish with a particularly disorganised game of F1: Real or No Real (sorry yes, it's back).. >> If you have a spare 5 mins, we'd greatly ap...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Time to review the Spanish GP where Verstappen took a dominant victory but so did Harry & Ben as their bold prediction of a double podium finish for Mercedes became a reality! As well as celebrating, they breakdown the race from Perez's comeback to P4 to the struggles of Leclerc and Aston Martin, share their DOTDs and listen to your moments of the race.. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fa...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Sam and Ben preview the upcoming Spanish GP and consider who might be able to keep Red Bull on their toes, and SPECIAL GUESTS Brian and Matt from The Red Flags Podcast join to discuss F1's venture into the US market.. THE RED FLAGS PODCAST- SOCIALS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRedFlagsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredflagspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRedFlags_Pod _________________________________________ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN ...
Jun 01, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Ben and Harry review the Monaco GP where Verstappen defied the threat of Alonso and the mid-race downpour that caused some chaos further down the grid to secure another victory. The boys discuss whether Alonso could have challenged without the extra pit stop, Ocon and Alpine's first podium of the season, Perez' troubles this weekend, as well as that electrifying qualifying session! As usual they also review their bold predictions, name their DOTD and share listener moments of the race.. SUPPORT ...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast F1 is back after a cancelled week in Imola for the Monaco GP! Some love it, Sam hates it.. The LB boys chat all things Monaco and share their predictions, as well as discussing whether circuits themselves should do more to up race weekend entertainment, the potential revival of A1GP, and they finish with a game of F1: Back and Forth.. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/e...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast On what would have been race day, Sam, Ben & Harry review why it was ultimately the right call to cancel this weekend's race in Imola. They also discuss whether it should be rescheduled for later in the year, Zak Brown's comment that Piastri is a future world champ, and consider which team has the better introduction of upgrades with Mercedes now debuting at Monaco vs. Ferrari at Catalunya. >>> DONATE to the Emilia Romagna relief efforts: https://www.f1.com/donate...
May 21, 2023•56 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast This episode was recorded prior to the cancellation of the 2023 Emilia Romagna GP due to adverse weather. Our thoughts and wishes are with those affected in the region and we are 100% behind the decision to cancel as safety must always be paramount. There are still plenty of relevant topics covered on this episode for you to enjoy including who is currently under pressure on the grid, Mercedes' big upgrades, Daniel Ricciardo's seat fitting at Alpha Tauri, and Bottas' future in F1, before a game ...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast Buckle up everyone, there's no Ben today so Sam and Harry are hosting unsupervised... They discuss Perez's Verstappen favouritism claim, Alpine CEO Rossi's blasting of Alpine performance, F1's open invitation to new tyre providers, and whether there is room for more than 10 teams on the grid. To finish, Harry takes on the banker in a BRAND NEW (and probably one-off) game of Real or No Real... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast After losing control and crashing out in Miami GP Qualifying, the LB boys consider whether Charles Leclerc still makes too many mistakes to be a world champion with the right car. They also discuss Brad Pitt driving at Silverstone this year for upcoming F1 blockbuster, along with the impact of shortened DRS zones and the performance of Williams so far this season, and finish with a game of F1: True or False.. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://disc...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast Sam, Ben & Harry review the Miami GP where Verstappen reasserted his dominance by taking victory all the way from P9! The boys discuss the Red Bull 'battle' for the race win, the performances of Mercedes and Alpine, as well as the track itself and whether it has a place in the F1 calendar. As always, they review their bold predictions, name their DOTD and share listener moments of the race.. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast And just like that... it's another race week! With Sam away living his best life, Ben and Harry preview the second ever Miami GP. When the soundboard is not sending them for a bag of chips, they discuss whether Perez can continue his momentum and take the championship lead from Verstappen, as well as the Russell and Verstappen Baku incident, and McLaren's upgrades. As always they make their bold predictions and discuss who is under pressure this weekend, before finishing with a game of F1: Overr...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast Ben & Sam review the Azerbaijan GP where Sergio Perez solidified his reputation as Street Circuit Specialist after securing his second victory of the season. Though not a banger of a race, there's still plenty to talk about as the boys discuss the unfortunate last lap pit lane incident, their moments of the race and best/worst drivers, as well as reviewing the weekend format change, and hearing what you listeners thought too... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Di...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a special episode folks! As promised, the LB boys have swapped bodies for this one-off special and Azerbaijan GP preview. With Ben as Sam, Sam as Harry, and Harry as Ben for the full show, they discuss the new sprint format announced for Baku this weekend and, as always, share their bold predictions, who is under pressure, and hear what you listeners think too. They also discuss job swaps at Mercedes and the new driver development scheme at McLaren, before finishing with a game of F1: Back ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast Sam, Ben and Harry are in the same room! Together, they discuss if there are any ways to improve the F1 race weekend from mandatory two stop strategies to a one shot qualifying. They also discuss Ricciardo's Red Bull demo at the Nürburgring and whether F1's target of 24 races in the 2024 race calendar is just too much, before finishing with a game of F1: Higher or Lower. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy L...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast Still no race weekend in sight, but don't worry - the LB boys have plenty to discuss including what is still possible for Alonso to achieve in F1. They also debate whether AlphaTauri should be sold and whether a Spring Break should be a permanent feature of the F1 calendar, and they give their hot takes in Pump the Brakes... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Ben, Sam and Harry share their biggest takeaways from the 2023 season so far, and discuss the impact of Red Bull's dominance on the F1 fanbase. They also consider whether more should be done to address the surging ticket prices for attending races, before finishing off with a game of F1: Order Please. SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 TWEET u...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast As the long wait for the next race weekend continues, the LB boys grade the teams' performances so far. They also discuss whether standing starts should be the norm for red flags, and they play Finer Details... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 TWEET us @LBraking BUY our merch: https://late-braking-f1-podcast.creator-spring.com/ EMAIL us at p...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast No race this weekend but that doesn't stop Ben and Sam giving their opinions on what's going on in the world of F1! They discuss the potential for Felipe Massa to appeal the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix (yes, that's 2008!), Ferrari's review of Carlos Sainz's penalty at the Australian Grand Prix, and whether sprint race weekends are in for a shakeup! SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.fo...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast The boys are still recovering from the Australian GP - but they still hit record anyway! This week Ben, Sam and Harry discuss the possibility of having less practice sessions in a race weekend, give their thoughts on a potential new team; 'Formula Equal', and play F1: Back and Forth... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast Ben, Sam and Harry review an absolutely chaotic Australian GP in Melbourne, where Max Verstappen took his second victory of the year. The boys break down the THREE red flags, give their verdict on best and worst drivers of the day, and discuss their moments of the race... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOI...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast Ben, Sam and Harry preview the third round of the 2023 championship, as F1 heads down under to Melbourne! As usual they give their bold predictions, discuss who is under pressure and hear what you listeners think too. The boys also discuss the fine handed to Nelson Piquet for his racist and homophobic comments towards Lewis Hamilton, and play a brand new game... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patr...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast It's the debut of a new series! Sam walks us through (arguably) F1's greatest every rivalry - Ayrton Senna vs Alain Prost. We talk through all the highlights of F1's most infamous battle... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 T...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast Following a second dominant race win in Saudi Arabia, the LB Boys discuss Lewis Hamilton's comments about the RB19, give their thoughts on the Red Bull Ring in Austria being given a contract extension, and play F1: Order Please... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.f...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Sam, Ben and Harry review the second race of the 2023 season where Sergio Perez took victory ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen. The boys talk through their moments of the race, review their bold predictions, and of course, hear what you listeners thought too... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast The LB boys preview the second race of the 2023 season in Saudi Arabia - they discuss whether Ferrai can fight back, make some bold predictions, and play F1: Back and Forth... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 TWEET us @LBrak...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Good news for those of you who don't like Harry, it's just Sam and Ben hosting the latest episode of the Late Braking F1 Podcast! The duo discuss whether Lewis Hamilton has been ignored, the potential for a no-DRS trial this year, and give their hot-takes in Pump The Brakes... VOTE for us in the Sports Podcast Awards: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-motorsports-podcast/ SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbA...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast Following on from Fernando Alonso's podium at the Bahrain GP, the boys discuss whether Alpine may be regretting their decision to let the two-time world champion move on from their team. They also disucss Williams' potential for the year, George Russell's comments about Red Bull dominance - and play F1: Order Please... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast The LB Boys are back with the first review episode of the year as Max Verstappen takes victory in Bahrain ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and a debut Aston Martin podium for Fernando Alonso! The boys break down all the talking point from Race 1, and give their verdict on driver of the day... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 TWEET us @LBra...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast We've made it! It's time to preview the first race of the season - the LB Boys discuss their predictions for the weekend ahead in Bahrain. Can anyone stop Red Bull? Will Aston Martin be in the mix? Sam, Ben and Harry also discuss the changes being made to the Spanish GP, and play F1: Overrated/Underrated... SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm JOIN our F1 Fantasy League: https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/C3CCEW8P704 T...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Testing is all over, so it's time to make some predictions! The LB Boys run through their picks for this year's drivers and constructors championships - will any of them be right come the end of the year? SUPPORT our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/latebraking JOIN our Discord: https://discord.gg/dQJdu2SbAm TWEET us @LBraking BUY our merch: https://late-braking-f1-podcast.creator-spring.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/lbf1 Try it risk-free now with a ...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast 
