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F1: Chequered Flag

BBC Radio 5 Live
Mclaren
Formula 1
Lando Norris
Max Verstappen
Oscar Piastri
Ferrari
Mercedes
Formula One
Kimi Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Red Bull Racing
George Russell
Red Bull
Aston Martin
Singapore Grand Prix
Dutch Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz
Hungarian Grand Prix
São Paulo Grand Prix

F1 Chequered Flag from the BBC offers expert analysis of every F1 race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season. Each episode brings you in-depth race reviews, breaking down the strategies that shape each Grand Prix and the key players making headlines. Hear from F1 stars like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris and the bosses of powerhouse teams like Red Bull... more

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In this Chequered Flag special, we explore Kimi Antonelli’s incredible climb through the ranks, from his upbringing in Bologna to becoming F1’s youngest ever champion. Harry Benjamin guides us through the Italian’s meteoric rise hearing from prominen... more

Could Lando Norris capitalise on pole? Would Kimi Antonelli continue his championship form? Could George Russell recover? And how would Max Verstappen fare from the back? Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent A... more

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A chaotic qualifying with delays and wet conditions. But who would take pole? Harry Benjamin is joined by the British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on a dramatic Saturday at the São Paulo Grand Prix. P... more

Can Kimi Antonelli continue his championship celebrations with victory in Brazil? Harry Benjamin is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, former F1 mechanic Calum Nicholas and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to look ahead to the weekend’... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Bird
British racing driver and Formula E commentator.
Episode: São Paulo GP Quali Review: Who would take pole in extreme wet quali?
Andrew Benson
BBC F1 correspondent.
BBC
Episode: São Paulo GP Quali Review: Who would take pole in extreme wet quali?
Jolyon Palmer
Former Formula 1 driver and BBC F1 analyst
BBC
Episode: São Paulo GP Preview: Antonelli’s Title Parade
Calum Nicholas
Former Red Bull Formula 1 mechanic
Red Bull
Episode: São Paulo GP Preview: Antonelli’s Title Parade
Toto Wolff
Mercedes team principal
Mercedes
Episode: Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Kimi Antonelli
Italian Formula 1 driver and 2026 world champion
Mercedes
Episode: Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Pete Bonnington
Kimi Antonelli's race engineer
Mercedes
Episode: Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Damon Hill
1996 Formula 1 world champion
Episode: Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Roberto Chinchero
Italian motorsport journalist and Autosprint contributor
Autosprint
Episode: Mexico City GP Preview: Antonelli on the Brink of History

Hosts

Harry Benjamin
Formula 1 broadcaster and commentator
Rosanna Tennant
Formula 1 presenter and broadcaster

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • No more Rick Edwards please

    I’d have been interested in listening to the podcast with Christian Horner however with Rick Edwards presenting it I chose not to listen as it would have been all about him.

    Please don’t let him infiltrate F1 it’s bad enough he’s on pretty much every football show at the moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cat_12345
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Lewis isn’t African

    I really like listening to this podcast at work, but please, if you are going to put an interview with one of the drivers on it then make sure what they say is actually true. Lewis says he is half African, how is he?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Elo Muir
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Please no! not Rosanne. Anyone but her!!

    Harry please stop saying ‘early doors’

    it’s a nonsense football pundit saying and makes you sound idiotic.

    Alice you are excellent but please, it’s anything not anythink!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    homer440
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • God podcasts

    This podcasts is the best podcast I have ever listened to and it was really good fun to listen to whilst I building Lego

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthring
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ads

    I thought the BBC was barred from adding ads to podcasts; why am I constantly hearing ads? Also please stop the incessant trailers for other podcasts. Deeply annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    8682107
    Indiaa month ago

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Several reviewers strongly object to race and qualifying results being revealed in episode titles, especially before they can watch live.
Listeners value the concise, informative race analysis and the team's enthusiasm and expertise.
Opinions on presenters are divided, with praise for some contributors and criticism of individual voices, phrasing and delivery.
Some listeners complain about ads and repeated trailers interrupting the listening experience.
A few reviewers raise concerns about perceived national bias and the balance of commentary.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#58
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#231
Canada/Sports
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#131
Australia/Sports
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#190
Italy/Sports
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#236
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#42
New Zealand/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Q: What exactly has changed? What did you guys work on together? How did you develop from year one into championship winning year two?
Bonnington says Antonelli learned from rookie-season mistakes, improved his risk-reward decisions and prepared extensively in the simulator and engineering office. The new regulations also suited his driving style.
Mexico City GP Review: How Did Kimi Do It?
Q: Did you ever think in your wildest dreams that you could and would be here?
Antonelli says he had not expected to become champion at the start of the season, and credits the team's work, race-week execution and ability to persist through difficult moments.
São Paulo GP Preview: Antonelli’s Title Parade
Q: Can Ferrari successfully manage Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc as equal number-one drivers?
The panel doubts Ferrari can control two highly competitive drivers without clearer authority and rules. They warn that the pair's rivalry could cost the team if Ferrari is fighting for race wins or a championship.
São Paulo GP Preview: Antonelli’s Title Parade
Q: Can Kimi Antonelli continue winning after clinching the championship, or might he lose focus?
The panel expects Antonelli to remain highly motivated, citing his stated plans to begin preparing for 2027 immediately and his ambition to become an all-time great. They also note that he has yet to face sustained championship-level pressure from close rivals.
São Paulo GP Quali Review: Who would take pole in extreme wet quali?
Q: But with the pace you displayed out there in qualifying today, does that give you quite a lot of hope for tomorrow?
George Russell says the qualifying pace gives him confidence and reminds him that he has not forgotten how to drive, although he expects the race to be difficult.

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Frequently Asked Questions About F1: Chequered Flag

What is F1: Chequered Flag about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Race-weekend previews, qualifying reviews and post-race analysis combine with interviews and occasional features on wider issues in Formula 1. The regular presenting team includes Harry Benjamin and Rosanna Tennant, with analysis from broadcasters, journalists and former drivers. Coverage explains how tyre choices, strategy, car performance, regulations and track conditions shape results, while following the championship and rivalries across the field. Interviews with current drivers, team leaders and former champions bring first-hand perspectives on the pressures of racing, team decisions and changes to the sport. The mix of informed technical discussion and accessible race-by-race context suits fans who want to understand not just what ha... more

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1. Sam Bird
2. Andrew Benson
3. Jolyon Palmer
4. Calum Nicholas
5. Toto Wolff
6. Kimi Antonelli
7. Pete Bonnington
8. Damon Hill

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