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Eleanor Oldroyd looks at the latest developments regarding Red Bull Racing and their team principal Christian Horner. She is joined by Andrew Benson, Rebecca Clancy and Sam Bird as they hear from Horner himself, who spoke for the first time since allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him. And with Lewis Hamilton’s shock decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari, we hear from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Now that F1 fans have had time to reflect on the news that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari for 2025, Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson discuss the move and debate why Hamilton made the decision. Plus, they look at a driver pairing of Hamilton and Leclerc, and ask who will fill that vacant seat at Mercedes in 2025
Rosanna Tennant is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, commentator Harry Benjamin, and BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson to look back on the 2023 F1 season and discuss Max Verstappen's record-breaking achievements. Rosanna sits down with the three-time world champion, as well as Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Plus, Jennie Gow joins the team to reflect on her year, and quiz the team on the records we’ve seen.
Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell reflect on the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his 19th win of 2023, discuss Mercedes securing second in the constructors' championship ahead of Ferrari, plus reflect on this year as well as look ahead to 2024.
Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look ahead to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We look back on Max Verstappen’s dominant season, hearing from the Dutchman, discuss Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton, plus look at the things still to play for heading into this weekend.
BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson sits down for an in-depth, exclusive chat with Red Bull’s chief technology officer, Adrian Newey. Regarded as the greatest designer in F1 history, as well as the man behind Red Bull's record-breaking 2023 car, Newey discusses this season’s achievements, his incredible career, and what it’s like working with Max Verstappen.
Jolyon and Alice join Rosanna to look back at a cracking race around the streets of Las Vegas. They hear from the top three and reflect on F1’s return to the Nevada desert.
Rosanna and the team look back at qualifying from Las Vegas. They hear from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc, as well as his team mate Carlos Sainz, who remains angered by the stewards who gave him a ten-place grid penalty. The team also reflect of their Vegas experience so far.
Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the weekend’s action from Las Vegas. They ask whether this is more of an event than a Formula 1 race. We hear from many of the drivers on how their Vegas experience is. And Max Verstappen tells us that the uncertainty of racing on a new circuit means win number eighteen of the season is far from being a foregone conclusion.
Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look back on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won for the 17th time this season. Hear from the Dutchman, as well as Lando Norris, Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alice Powell and BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson reflect on the sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as well as preview Sunday’s race. Hear from Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Sergio Perez.
Jennie Gow is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and commentator Harry Benjamin to look ahead to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. We discuss the history of this iconic race, and compare Max Verstappen with Brazilian racing legend, Ayrton Senna. Plus, hear from Sergio Perez, who continues to face pressure regarding his place on the grid next season, as well as Lewis Hamilton, who’s looking for a strong weekend in the Mercedes.
Rosanna Tennant, Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle reflect on the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen triumphed ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Hear from both Verstappen and Hamilton, as well as Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez, who crashed on the opening lap at his home grand prix.
Jolyon Palmer, Alex Brundle and Andrew Benson react to a dramatic qualifying session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. We hear from surprise polesitter Charles Leclerc, as well as Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen, plus arguably the driver of the day, Daniel Ricciardo.
Rosanna Tennant is joined by Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle to look ahead to the Mexico City Grand Prix. We discuss Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the US Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s dominant form and the pressure facing Sergio Perez. Plus, we hear from those three drivers ahead of round 20 of the 2023 F1 world championship.
Rosanna and the F1 team look back at the race from Austin. Recording the pod before the disqualifications of Hamilton and Leclerc, they share their thoughts on the day’s action. And we hear from the top three finishers.
Jolyon Player and Alice Powell join Rosanna to look back at the action from Austin. They hear from the top 3 finishers and discuss how Sunday’s race may play out.
Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the race in Austin this weekend. They also reflect on events in Qatar that saw drivers struggle with the extreme heat. And they chat about the rumours regarding Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and racing driver Alex Brundle review the Qatar Grand Prix. We hear from triple world champion Max Verstappen as well as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, after a successful weekend for the McLaren duo.
Rosanna Tennant and the team review the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen was crowned world champion. We hear from Verstappen as well as sprint race winner Oscar Piastri
Rosanna Tennant is joined in the Qatar paddock by Will Buxton and Chris Medland. We hear from Max Verstappen on the weekend where he could win his third successive title, discuss McLaren’s remarkable upturn in form, and ask if Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes will improve.
Rosanna and the team look back at the race in Japan which saw Red Bull claim the constructors' title. We hear from race winner Max Verstappen and his boss Christian Horner. And with McLaren finishing second and third, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are also on the pod.
Rosanna and the team look back at qualifying from Suzuka. They hear from Max Verstappen who starts the race from pole, as well as the two McLaren drivers who start from second and third. And they hear from Lewis Hamilton who had a few things to stay about the design of his car.
Sam Bird and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna to look ahead to the race on Sunday. They hear from Carlos Sainz who won last time out, as well as from Max Verstappen and George Russell. The team also pick who they want to fill the remaining seats for the grid in 2024.
Rosanna and the team pick through the bones of an exhilarating race in Singapore. We hear from race winner Carlos Sainz, who ended Max Verstappen’s run of race wins. We also hear from Verstappen himself about what went wrong this weekend.
Rosanna and the team look back at an extraordinary qualifying session in Singapore. They hear from Max Verstappen, who could only manage 11th after he and his teammate Sergio Perez struggled in their respective cars. We also hear from Carlos Sainz who put it on pole, and George Russell who lines up third in Sunday’s race.
Scott Mitchell-Malm and Ben Hunt join Rosanna to look ahead to the weekend’s action. They discuss whether Verstappen’s unbeaten run is good or bad for the sport, and hear from the driver himself. We also hear from Charles Leclerc after the two Ferraris were allowed to race wheel-to-wheel in Monza. And they reflect on Toto Wolff’s comments regarding Verstappen’s record ten wins in a row.
Rosanna Tennant and the team reflect on a thrilling Italian GP. We hear from Max Verstappen following his record-breaking tenth consecutive victory, and discuss Ferrari’s on-track battles at Monza.
Rosanna Tennant, Jolyon Palmer and Harry Benjamin reflect on qualifying at the Italian GP. Carlos Sainz took a surprise pole position on Ferrari home soil. We hear from Sainz, as well as from Scuderia teammate Charles Leclerc, and championship leader Max Verstappen.
