F1: Chequered Flag
Bahrain Grand Prix preview
Andrew, Harry and Jennie are back to look ahead to events in Bahrain this weekend. They ask what have we learnt from the first three races of the season and hear from Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri. And Andrew brings us up to date with what is happening at the FIA after a bumpy few days for the governing body.
10 apr 2025 - 41 de minute 46 de secunde
Japanese Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and British racing driver Alice Powell reflect on the Japanese Grand Prix. The team discuss Max Verstappen’s brilliant drive, McLaren’s strategy, plus hear from the top three as well as Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda.
6 apr 2025 - 39 de minute 45 de secunde
Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix. Hear from Max Verstappen after he delivered a stunning lap to secure a surprise pole position. Plus, we discuss McLaren’s chances in the race from second and third, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles at Suzuka, Isack Hadjar’s seatbelt issues, and Yuki Tsunoda’s disappointment following his first qualifying session with Red Bull at his home race.
5 apr 2025 - 30 de minute 08 de secunde
Japanese Grand Prix Preview
Eleanor Oldroyd, BBC F1’s Jennie Gow and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix. The team also discuss Red Bull’s latest driver swap, where Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson just two races into the season. Harry Benjamin sits down with Tsunoda ahead of his home race, and we also hear from former Haas boss Guenther Steiner and former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari on the situation. Plus, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton give their thoughts ahead of the third round at Suzuka.
3 apr 2025 - 54 de minute 39 de secunde
Back At Base S2: Bonus 1. Inside The Championship
With two race wins from two at the start of the 2025 F1 season, McLaren couldn’t have got off to a better start in the defence of their constructors’ world title. So what better time to look back on exactly how they achieved that success in 2024? In this bonus episode of F1: Back at Base - How To Go Racing, Holly Samos and Sarah Holt take you behind the scenes at McLaren as they finally became World Champions again after a 26-year wait. McLaren are one of the most decorated teams in F1, winning 21 World titles in total, and in this bonus episode hear exclusive interviews with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Stella, Zak Brown, and more insight from those driving the championship from inside the McLaren Technology Centre and how they plan to do it all again in 2025 and beyond.
26 mar 2025 - 46 de minute 58 de secunde
Chinese Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin, McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson react to Oscar Piastri’s win at the Chinese Grand Prix. The team discuss team orders at McLaren, hearing from both drivers. We also hear from George Russell, talk about Ferrari and get the thoughts of Max Verstappen on Red Bull’s struggles.
23 mar 2025 - 46 de minute 30 de secunde
Chinese Grand Prix Sprint & Qualifying Review
Harry Benjamin is joined by McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on Lewis Hamilton’s sprint win at the Chinese Grand Prix – his first victory as a Ferrari driver. We also look ahead to Sunday’s race where Oscar Piastri starts on pole position – his first for a grand prix in his career. Hear from Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris, as well as Mercedes’ George Russell.
22 mar 2025 - 35 de minute 21 de secunde
Chinese Grand Prix Preview
Harry Benjamin is joined by racing driver Alice Powell and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to react to sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, plus look ahead to the weekend’s action. We hear from Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who took a surprise pole position for Saturday’s sprint, as well as McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
21 mar 2025 - 36 de minute 19 de secunde
Eddie Jordan Tribute
The F1: Chequered Flag team pay tribute to Eddie Jordan, who has died at the age of 76. Mark Gallagher, who was part of the management board at Jordan Grand Prix, and Gary Anderson, who designed the very first Jordan Grand Prix car, join Harry Benjamin and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson. One of the most flamboyant characters in the sport, Jordan achieved rare success as an independent team owner, winning four grand prix between 1991 and 2005. He later became a television pundit, where he was known for his outspoken views and ability to break major news stories.
20 mar 2025 - 41 de minute 35 de secunde
Australian Grand Prix Review
Have McLaren set a marker for the season? Former mechanic Marc Priestley and commentator Harry Benjamin join Rosanna Tennant to look back at the Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris claimed victory. We hear from the Brit, as well as Max Verstappen, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
16 mar 2025 - 36 de minute 40 de secunde