F1: Chequered Flag

BBC Radio 5 Live

Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.

  • 56 minutes 34 seconds
    Christmas Crackers 2024

    Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson look back on the 2024 F1 season, with the help of some special guests and some Christmas crackers! Where does Max Verstappen rank among the greats of the sport after winning his fourth world title? Can Lando Norris challenge next season? And will Ferrari be regretting replacing Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton? Plus, we discuss Alpine’s revival, Williams’ struggles, and we give our moments of the season.

    16 December 2024, 6:18 pm
  • 20 minutes 4 seconds
    BONUS: Fernando Alonso Special

    Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso sits down for an in-depth chat with BBC F1 correspondent, Andrew Benson. Alonso speaks about his season with Aston Martin, the addition of Adrian Newey to the team and whether that will make them more competitive in 2025 and 2026. Plus, Alonso talks about his dreams of winning a third world title.

    11 December 2024, 10:38 am
  • 33 minutes 15 seconds
    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Review

    Jennie and the team reflect on McLaren winning the constructor's title. They hear from Zac Brown, Andrea Stella, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

    8 December 2024, 8:37 pm
  • 26 minutes 30 seconds
    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying review

    Jennie and the team look back at the final qualifying session of the season. They hear from the two McLaren drivers who will be hoping to secure their first constructors title since 1998. We also hear from Carlos Sainz who starts from third, and Nico Hulkenberg and Valtteri Bottas who both had good days.

    7 December 2024, 8:37 pm
  • 37 minutes 57 seconds
    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

    Andrew Benson and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Jennie to look ahead to the race. They discuss the ongoing spat between Max Verstappen and George Russell and hear from both drivers. Toto Wolff pays tribute to Lewis Hamilton ahead of his final race with Mercedes. And Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc talk about the constructor’s title and what it would mean to both teams.

    5 December 2024, 8:10 pm
  • 35 minutes 41 seconds
    Qatar Grand Prix Review

    Rosanna Tennant, McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson, and Harry Benjamin react to a busy Qatar GP that was dominated by penalties and punctures. Race winner Max Verstappen gives his thoughts after yet another assured drive, while we also hear from Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and a disappointed Lando Norris, who was one of a number of drivers penalised in the race.

    1 December 2024, 9:41 pm
  • 36 minutes 5 seconds
    Qatar Grand Prix Sprint & Qualifying Review

    Rosanna Tennant, McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson, and Harry Benjamin reflect on qualifying for the Qatar GP, as well as the sprint race. The team hear from Max Verstappen, George Russell, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Plus, after their last minute switch securing a one-two in the sprint, Rosanna speaks with McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.

    30 November 2024, 11:34 pm
  • 57 minutes 20 seconds
    Qatar Grand Prix Preview

    Rosanna Tennant, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson, and Harry Benjamin take a more considered look at Max Verstappen’s fourth world title, as well as preview the Qatar GP. The team hear from the Dutchman and Lando Norris. Plus, who will come out on top in the constructors’ championship? A disappointed Lewis Hamilton gives his views after sprint qualifying, and Rosanna chats to Abbi Pulling, with the Brit on the verge of clinching the F1 Academy title.

    29 November 2024, 11:26 pm
  • 35 minutes 9 seconds
    Las Vegas Grand Prix review

    Alice and Harry join Rosanna to look back at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. They reflect on a special evening that saw Max Verstappen claim his fourth world title. Max and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner are on the pod. And we discuss the race and hear from the top three finishers.

    24 November 2024, 12:32 pm
  • 30 minutes 21 seconds
    Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying Review

    Harry and Alice join Rosanna to look back at qualifying from Las Vegas. They hear from the top three drivers as well as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.

    23 November 2024, 11:37 am
  • 55 minutes 5 seconds
    Las Vegas Grand Prix - Verstappen Special

    Andrew Benson sits down with Max Verstappen for an in depth chat. They cover an array of topics including his driving style, a tricky season for his Red Bull team and what the future may hold. Along with the rest of the BBC F1 team, they look ahead to the weekend and hear from Kevin Magnussen.

    22 November 2024, 11:56 pm
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