The Late Braking F1 Podcast
The Late Braking F1 Podcast covers all the latest news, race incidents, controversies and ridiculous moments in Formula 1. There will be plenty of debates...and plenty of silliness too.
Episodes
August 2, 2025 • 41 mins
What just happened?! Ben reviews an exciting qualifying session at the Hungaroring, where a shock pole sitter stole the spotlight. He breaks down the action up and down the grid — from one Ferrari’s triumph to another’s heartbreak, McLaren’s surprise setback, and an impressive showing from Aston Martin. Could Harry’s bold prediction actually come true?
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July 30, 2025 • 79 mins
It's the final race before F1 shuts down for the summer, so who will leave Hungary with the momentum? Ben and Harry cover all things Hungarian GP, from McLaren’s intra-team rivalry and potential surprise contenders, to the changes at Red Bull under new rule. And, of course, some famously accurate bold predictions...
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July 27, 2025 • 83 mins
Ben and Harry are here to review the Belgian Grand Prix, where tricky conditions couldn’t stop a familiar result: Oscar Piastri leading a McLaren 1–2. They dive into his clinical overtake for the win, the lengthy weather delay, Ferrari’s mixed bag, and much more!
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July 26, 2025 • 47 mins
Ben’s flying solo one last time to unpack a jam-packed Saturday at Spa - from his not-so-hot take on the sprint format to Verstappen’s continuation of sprint dominance at this track, plus a tight qualifying session with a McLaren on pole, mixed fortunes for the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers, and a few Q3 surprises...
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July 25, 2025 • 45 mins
Ben is holding down the LB fort with a solo rundown of all the action from a mixed-up Belgian GP sprint qualifying session at Spa. With razor-thin margins and three big names unexpectedly knocked out early, the door was left open for some surprise SQ3 entries...
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July 23, 2025 • 77 mins
With the summer break looming, Ben and Sam consider who will leave Spa with the coveted championship lead. With a sprint weekend and unpredictable weather in the mix, could Mercedes repeat last year’s shock win, or might Ferrari's long-awaited upgrade actually deliver? (We’ll believe that when we see it.)
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July 20, 2025 • 93 mins
Ben and Sam are back for part two of their F1 driver report cards, breaking down who has impressed and who has underdelivered in the first half of the 2025 season. Plus, they dive into the F1 movie, Apple’s possible entry into the sport, and answer some listener questions...
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July 16, 2025 • 82 mins
Fresh out of 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ben and Sam are here giving each driver on the 2025 grid their mid-season report cards! They also discuss Pirelli's divisive new tyre and Alex Dunne's impressive McLaren debut, before a quick round of Pump the Brakes...
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July 13, 2025 • 75 mins
With just 8 points splitting Piastri and Norris at the halfway mark, Ben and Sam break down who’s had the stronger start to 2025. They also dive into what’s next for Christian Horner, the Red Bull Ring’s contract extension, and wrap up with their Top 5 surprise podiums...
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July 9, 2025 • 72 mins
Note: This episode was recorded before the news broke about Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull. For our full reaction, check out the previous episode!
In this episode, Sam and Harry dive into the swirling rumours of Max Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes: would it be a masterstroke or a misstep? They also break down the 2026 testing shake-up, the latest in the FIA presidency race, and wrap things up with a special gam...
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July 9, 2025 • 15 mins
Sam and Harry are on hand to unpack the bombshell news that Horner has been dropped by Red Bull after 2 decades in charge! What triggered the split? What does this mean for Max Verstappen’s future? And with new leaders now in place at both Red Bull and their sister outfit, a big question emerges: can they steady the ship, or is more turmoil ahead?
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July 6, 2025 • 75 mins
The LB boys run through the British GP that had it all - rain wreaking havoc, dramatic spins, a rookie wipeout, a first-time home win, and... a long-awaited HULKENBERG PODIUM! They dive into all the major storylines from a historic day at Silverstone...
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July 5, 2025 • 46 mins
WHEW! That was close... Ben and Sam review a thrilling qualifying session at Silverstone, where pole position was hotly contested and a surprise name emerged on top despite his struggles. They break down all the key moments, from the heartbreak of those who narrowly missed out, to those languishing at the back...
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July 2, 2025 • 82 mins
The LB trio gear up for the British GP, asking the big questions: can McLaren pull off another dominant 1-2, and will home turf give any of the British drivers an edge? They also cover Alpine's interest in Bottas, before finishing off with a classic round of Back and Forth...
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June 29, 2025 • 82 mins
The LB boys break down all the action from the Red Bull Ring, from a tense intra-team battle at the front, to mechanical failures, and a dramatic crash that ended a track favourite’s race before completing even a single lap...
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June 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Ben and Sam review a thrilling qualifying session in Austria, where a McLaren driver stormed to pole. They unpack all of the action including Ferrari’s surprise split of the McLarens, Mercedes’ struggles in the heat, an impressive showing from Lawson, and a rookie’s shock maiden Q3 appearance...
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June 25, 2025 • 78 mins
F1 returns to Europe, and the LB boys preview the weekend’s action in the Styrian hills. Can George Russell go back-to-back at the Red Bull Ring, or will McLaren bounce back into contention? The guys break down the key storylines, Ferrari’s rumoured upgrades, and wrap up with a new game...
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June 22, 2025 • 69 mins
With just three races to go before the summer break, pressure is mounting for some F1 drivers. The LB trio reunite to discuss who's under the most heat to step up. They also cover James Vowles’ commitment to Williams, the Canadian GP extension, and wrap up with a round of Back and Forth...
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June 18, 2025 • 77 mins
There's more fallout from the Canadian GP, and Ben and Sam are here to break it all down - from Red Bull's failed protest against Russell, to Norris avoiding penalty points after clashing with Piastri. They also dive into the media heat on Vasseur, Derek Warwick's suspension from stewarding, and wrap things up by sharing their Top 3 Charles Leclerc wins...
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June 15, 2025 • 74 mins
Ben and Sam break down all the madness from Montreal, where we saw the first McLaren-less podium of the season! From Russell’s composed victory and Antonelli’s breakthrough podium to the dramatic McLaren collision - and yes, even some groundhog-related chaos - the boys have it all covered...
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