F1: Chequered Flag

F1 Chequered Flag offers expert analysis of every race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season.

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Monaco GP Preview: Are Ferrari Really Favourites?
Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the race around the streets of Monte Carlo
04 Jun 2026,62 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Ranking F1 races as a fan & is Antonelli champion-elect?
What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? And is Kimi Antonelli champion-elect?
28 May 2026,29 mins
Canadian GP Review: Ecstasy, Agony and Strategy Blunders
Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.
25 May 2026,32 mins
Canadian GP Saturday Review: Drama in Montreal!
Harry Benjamin and Marc Priestley review a busy Saturday in Canada.
23 May 2026,26 mins
Canadian GP Preview: Will Antonelli & Russell Do Battle?
Can Antonelli keep up his form or will Russell bring the fight? We look ahead to Canada.
21 May 2026,50 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Palmowski’s F1 Academy dream & Norris’ title advice
Alisha Palmowski talks F1 Academy's return, plus Lando Norris chats with Declan Rice.
14 May 2026,32 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Hamilton's Drive For Opportunity In F1
Harry Benjamin looks into the efforts by Lewis Hamilton to create more opportunity in F1.
07 May 2026,29 mins
Miami GP Review: Hill and Montoya’s Take
Harry is joined by Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya to review the Miami Grand Prix
04 May 2026,38 mins
Miami GP Qualifying Review: A Tale of Two Sessions
Harry and the team look back at a busy Saturday in Miami
03 May 2026,36 mins
Miami GP Preview: The Wait is Over. F1 Returns
Harry Benjamin and the team look ahead to F1’s return after its five-week enforced break.
01 May 2026,41 mins
Back at Base S3: 10. Cadillac Race into F1’s new era
Back at Base with the Cadillac team as they go racing in F1’s new era.
24 Apr 2026,31 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: George Russell Special
F1 title contender George Russell sits down for an in-depth chat with Andrew Benson.
23 Apr 2026,17 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Ayao Komatsu On The Rise Of Haas
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin visit Haas, speaking with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu.
16 Apr 2026,22 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Q&A Special
Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson answer your questions.
09 Apr 2026,39 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen’s Future, Bearman’s Crash & Jack Black
Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.
02 Apr 2026,24 mins
Japanese GP Review: Could Verstappen Leave F1?
The team react to the Japanese GP and Max Verstappen’s comments on his future.
29 Mar 2026,41 mins
Japanese GP Quali Review: Antonelli v Russell & Verstappen’s Struggles
Who would prevail in the pole shootout at the Japanese GP?
28 Mar 2026,25 mins
Japanese GP Preview: Will Mercedes’ Dominance Continue?
Can anyone stop Mercedes as we head to the Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix?
26 Mar 2026,43 mins
Back at Base S3: 9. A New Era Bonus Episode
We catch up with Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman as they race into F1’s new era.
19 Mar 2026,25 mins
Chinese GP Review: Antonelli Stars & Ferrari’s Gripping Battle
Magnificent Mercedes, fantastic Ferrari & McLaren's struggles. We review the Chinese GP.
15 Mar 2026,41 mins
Chinese GP Saturday Review: Pole History & Hamilton’s Resurgence
An eventful sprint & a dramatic qualifying. The team reflect on Chinese GP Saturday.
14 Mar 2026,37 mins
Chinese GP Preview: Who would take sprint pole?
The team preview this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix and react to sprint qualifying.
13 Mar 2026,28 mins
Chequered Flag Extra: Selfies, Curses & F1 Hot Takes
Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin digest the latest F1 trends.
12 Mar 2026,25 mins
Australian Grand Prix Review
Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at the race from Melbourne
08 Mar 2026,33 mins
Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at qualifying from Melbourne
07 Mar 2026,34 mins
Aston Martin’s woes as 2026 cars run for first time in Australia
The team reflect on the first day of on-track action in Australia.
06 Mar 2026,16 mins
Australian Grand Prix Preview
Harry, Jennie and Andrew are in Melbourne to look ahead to the first race of the season.
05 Mar 2026,54 mins
F1 2026 Preview: New Rules, New Regs & A Four-Way Title Fight?
The BBC F1 team look ahead to the 2026 season, as F1 enters a new era.
02 Mar 2026,59 mins
Back At Base S3: 8. Making History
The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.
18 Feb 2026,38 mins
Back At Base S3: 7. Shooting for the Stars
The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.
18 Feb 2026,29 mins