F1: Chequered Flag

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner sits down for an in-depth chat with Rick Edwards around the release of his memoir ‘Drive'. Horner details why he was sacked last year, what would bring him back to F1 and whether he misses the sport.

Could Max Verstappen convert pole to victory in Singapore & would Kimi Antonelli edge closer to the drivers’ title? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Alice Powell and F1 Academy championship leader Alisha Palmowski to reflect on all of the action and hear from the key protagonists, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. The team analyse Ferrari’s strategy and explain the permutations for Antonelli to win the title in Austin next time out.

Will George Russell be able to recover from the back of the grid in Singapore? The fallout from the software issues in Malaysia continue. Can Max Verstappen keep up his winning form? And what do we make of Singapore being a sprint weekend? Harry Benjamin, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Singapore Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Plus, when will Kimi Antonelli wrap up the drivers’ title? And Harry puts Andrew and Jolyon through their paces with an F1 equivalent of Mastermind.

Will we get a repeat of Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton’s epic 2021 battle into turn one at Sepang? Harry Benjamin is joined by British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The team also analyse the performance of title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Who will take the vital advantage going into Sunday’s race?

Has George Russell rediscovered his mojo after a lights-to-flag victory in Baku? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Marc Priestley and Harry Benjamin to reflect on the race and Russell’s impressive performance. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is also on the pod to give his take on the day. Plus, we hear from Russell, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

Can Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend? Rosanna Tennant is joined by Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley to look ahead to a race that is expected to suit Mercedes. They discuss the relationship between the young Italian and his race engineer, Pete Bonnington, and hear from Kimi about how that partnership is developing. We also hear from Lando Norris, who remains firm in his belief that the VSC is having too much influence on the outcome of races. Plus, Arvid Lindblad joins the pod for his regular catch-up with Harry.

Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Rebecca Clancy assess the twists and turns of the Spanish GP as the virtual safety car plays a vital part, leading to contrasting fortunes for Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. The team also praise Max Verstappen, question George Russell’s strategy and ask if the new Madring circuit was a success.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen sits down for an exclusive chat with the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson. The Red Bull driver talks about why he extended his contract, his discussions with McLaren, his stunning appearance at the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May, and the new Formula 1 engine rules.

Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Alex Lynn and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy look back on a dramatic Italian Grand Prix, from Kimi Antonelli’s extraordinary challenge from the back of the grid to George Russell’s fight for victory. They examine Ferrari’s difficult home race, Max Verstappen’s pace, McLaren’s tense intra-team battle and what the championship picture means heading to Madrid’s brand-new circuit.

Formula 1 heads to Monza, where the Tifosi are dreaming of a Ferrari victory and Italian championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces a charge from the back of the grid. Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson join Harry Benjamin to assess Mercedes’ title opportunity, Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of a first Ferrari win on home turf, McLaren’s remarkable form and Lando Norris’s new long-term deal. Andrew sits down for a chat with the world champion and we discuss whether Red Bull and Max Verstappen can compete at the front this weekend.

Was Kimi Antonelli the weekend’s biggest winner? Lando Norris took the victory, but it was the Mercedes driver who extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings after finishing second. Jennie Gow is joined by Marc Priestley and Kai Bachini to look back on a busy race at Zandvoort. Plus, we hear from Norris, Antonelli and George Russell.

Will Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as he chases a first Drivers’ World Championship, or can the chasing pack reel him in? Jennie Gow is joined by Marc Priestley and Kai Bachini to look ahead to the second half of the season. But first, they react to the news that Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract that will keep him with the team until the end of 2030. Andrew Benson joins from the circuit and we hear from Max himself. They also discuss what to expect from Liam Lawson as he makes his return to Red Bull. Plus, hear how one 12-year-old boy’s dream became a reality!

Harry Benjamin reflects on the first half of the season - school parents evening style! Accompanied by classroom favourite, former British racing driver Alice Powell, and the feared and revered BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson. Who has been the A* driver so far this year? Who must do better and who will be most improved in the second half of the campaign?