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Chequered Flag Extra: Ranking F1 races as a fan & is Antonelli champion-elect?
28/05/2026 | 29 mins.
What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin are joined by superfan Brandon Burgess to find out. They discuss the best and worst races on the calendar from a fan perspective. We also discuss the latest listener Hot Takes following the Canadian Grand Prix. Would George Russell have beaten his team-mate Kimi Antonelli if he didn’t retire in Montreal? With the championship gap now at 43 points, is Antonelli champion-elect?
Canadian GP Review: Ecstasy, Agony and Strategy Blunders
25/05/2026 | 32 mins.
A battle for the ages, strategy blunders and retirements were the story of the day at a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix. Harry Benjamin, F1 journalist Rebecca Clancy and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley review all of the action, plus hear from the key drivers including Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Canadian GP Saturday Review: Drama in Montreal!
23/05/2026 | 26 mins.
Who would claim sprint victory? Who would take pole position ahead of Sunday’s Canadian GP? Would we have a Mercedes battle, or would McLaren continue their resurgence? Harry Benjamin and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley reflect on a busy Saturday in Montreal, hearing from the key drivers, whilst also looking ahead to Sunday’s race.
Canadian GP Preview: Will Antonelli & Russell Do Battle?
21/05/2026 | 50 mins.
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by F1 commentator Harry Benjamin and W Series race-winner Alice Powell to look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix. Can Kimi Antonelli keep up his title charge? And will McLaren continue their resurgence? We get immediate reaction as the key protagonists speak with the media in Montreal, plus the BBC's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson joins the show to look ahead to the weekend and discuss F1's latest developments, including the most recent set of engine regulation tweaks.
Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice
14/05/2026 | 32 mins.
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin are back with more F1 ramblings. This week, will Kimi Antonelli’s hot form continue? We answer your hot takes. F1 Academy racer Alisha Palmowski discusses the return of her season in Canada. Can she compete for the championship? Plus, world champion Lando Norris gives title advice to Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley explains F1’s latest engine change. F1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix next week, with live commentary across the 5 Live network. Search F1 on BBC Sounds.

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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, Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren. Plus keep up to speed on the cars and tactics changing the game. Stay tuned for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track. F1 Chequered Flag: Home of Formula 1. Subscribe for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track.

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