About this episode

The episode features interviews with rising F1 stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman discussing their experiences in the new era of Formula 1.

Following the first two races of the 2026 Formula 1 season, we catch up with two of the sport's rising stars, Chinese GP winner for Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli, and Haas one-to-watch Ollie Bearman. With never-before-heard interviews from the series, we learn a little more about their lives on the road and at home. As they embarked on their second year racing in the world’s fastest sport, how would they adjust to F1’s new era of cars at the opening races of the season? F1: Back at Base is an IMG Production for the BBC. Co-hosts & Executive Producers are Sarah Holt and Holly Samos

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Holt, Holly Samos

Guests: Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman

Topics covered

• Formula 1
• 2026 season
• rising stars
• interviews
• new era of cars
• Kimi Antonelli
• Ollie Bearman

Keywords

• Formula 1
• Kimi Antonelli
• Ollie Bearman
• 2026 season
• new era
• interviews
• Mercedes
• Haas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mercedes, Haas, F1, IMG, BBC

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