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

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

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English


Episodes
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

12/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:37:57

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Qatar Grand Prix Review

12/1/2024
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.

Duration:00:35:41

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Qatar Grand Prix Sprint & Qualifying Review

11/30/2024
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.

Duration:00:36:05

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Qatar Grand Prix Preview

11/29/2024
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.

Duration:00:57:20

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Las Vegas Grand Prix review

11/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:35:09

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Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying Review

11/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:30:21

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Las Vegas Grand Prix - Verstappen Special

11/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:55:05

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Las Vegas Grand Prix preview

11/21/2024
Rosanna and the team look ahead to this weekend’s race. They discuss the championship permutations and debate whether Verstappen will win his fourth title here. We hear from Verstappen and his title rival Lando Norris. And they ask what is going on at the FIA after race director Niels Wittich was removed from his role.

Duration:00:29:28

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São Paulo Grand Prix review

11/3/2024
Harry and the team look back at a dramatic race from Interlagos. Max Verstappen tells us of his surprise at going from P17 to race win. Did McLaren once again make a strategy blunder? We hear from Norris after he finished sixth. And the two Alpine drivers are on the pod after they took the two remaining podium places.

Duration:00:39:00

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São Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Race review

11/2/2024
Harry and the team look back at the sprint race from Interlagos. It was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris after he swapped positions with teammate Oscar Piastri in the closing stages. We hear from both McLaren drivers as well as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.

Duration:00:21:24

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São Paulo Grand Prix preview

11/1/2024
Jennie and the team look ahead to the weekend’s action. They debate the rights and wrongs of Max Verstappen’s driving style and ask whether the FIA need to look at the regulations. We hear from Verstappen and title contender Lando Norris. And we chat about who will be Max Verstappen’s team mate at Red Bull next season should Perez be released.

Duration:00:55:33

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Mexico City Grand Prix Review

10/27/2024
Harry Benjamin, McLaren Formula E driver, Sam Bird, and BBC F1 correspondent, Andrew Benson, react to an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix. The team discuss the battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, and the penalties Verstappen received. Plus, hear from Carlos Sainz after his second victory of the season. Is the battle truly on between McLaren and Ferrari for the constructors’ championship?

Duration:00:42:32

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Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying Review

10/26/2024
Harry Benjamin, McLaren Formula E driver, Sam Bird, and BBC F1 correspondent, Andrew Benson, reflect on qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Carlos Sainz took pole. Are Ferrari the favourites heading into the race? And what next in the battle for the title, with Max Verstappen qualifying in second and Lando Norris third?

Duration:00:29:05

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Mexico City Grand Prix Preview

10/24/2024
Jennie Gow is joined by former F1 driver, Jolyon Palmer, and the BBC’s F1 correspondent, Andrew Benson, to look ahead to the Mexico City Grand Prix. The team discuss Lando Norris’ controversial penalty last time out in Austin, hear from both Norris and Max Verstappen, plus discuss whether the title battle is still on with just five rounds remaining of the 2024 F1 World Championship

Duration:00:38:50

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US Grand Prix review

10/20/2024
Jennie and the team look back at the race from Austin. They hear from the two Ferrari drivers who finished on the top two steps of the podium. And ask whether the driver’s championship race is still on after Max Verstappen beat Lando Norris to third.

Duration:00:33:10

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US Grand Prix qualifying review

10/20/2024
Jennie and team look back at qualifying from Austin. They hear from the top three drivers and ask whether Lando Norris can convert his pole to a race win.

Duration:00:26:37

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US Grand Prix Preview

10/17/2024
Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC team out in Austin to look ahead to the weekend’s action. With just six races to go, they debate whether Lando Norris can still catch Max Verstappen and land his first driver's title. Former Haas boss Gunther Steiner is on the pod to give his take on the Max Verstappen swearing controversy. James Vowles talks Williams' progress since he took over as team principal. And Andrew Benson has some breaking news regarding Red Bull.

Duration:00:50:43

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Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying Review

9/21/2024
Rosanna Tennant, McLaren Formula E driver, Sam Bird, and Harry Benjamin look back on qualifying at the Singapore GP. The team hear from polesitter Lando Norris, as well as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo.

Duration:00:34:31

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Singapore Grand Prix Preview

9/19/2024
Rosanna Tennant, BBC F1 correspondent, Andrew Benson, and Editor-in-Chief at Autosport, Rebecca Clancy, preview the Singapore GP. The team discuss the title battle. Will Red Bull struggle again this weekend? And will Lando Norris continue to close in on Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship? Hear from both drivers, as well as previous race winner, Oscar Piastri.

Duration:00:34:48

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

9/12/2024
Jennie Gow, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer & BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Azerbaijan GP. The team discuss Adrian Newey’s move to Aston Martin. Will this propel Aston Martin towards the top of the grid? Plus, will McLaren enforce team orders with the drivers’ and constructors’ championship within sight?

Duration:00:41:26