F1: Chequered Flag BBC Podcasts
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Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.
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Chinese Grand Prix Preview
Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer, Bec Clancy & Andrew Benson look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix. We discuss the return to China after five years away, Fernando Alonso’s new deal at Aston Martin, and whether Max Verstappen can be challenged this weekend. We also hear from the three-time world champion, as well as Alonso.
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Japanese Grand Prix Review
Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin & Alice Powell react to the Japanese Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his third win of the season. Plus, discuss the battle at Ferrari hearing from both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. The team also discuss Yuki Tsunoda after yet another impressive drive, hearing from the home hero.
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Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson reflect on qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, plus Sergio Perez and Lando Norris.
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Japanese Grand Prix Preview
Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer, Bec Clancy & Andrew Benson look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix. We discuss whether Red Bull will have more reliability issues, and how Carlos Sainz’s victory in Australia changes the dynamic at Ferrari. Plus, should Alonso have received a penalty in Melbourne? And could Sebastian Vettel make a comeback to the sport?
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Australian Grand Prix Review
Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look back on an entertaining Australian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz took victory as Max Verstappen retired. We hear from both Sainz and Verstappen, as well as Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.
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Australian Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley reflect on qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo.
Customer Reviews
Great but with a British bias
The good:
✅Podcast comes out on time every-time.
✅Palmer and Nicholls are pretty good.
✅Gow has a British bias, however she doesn’t pretend she is unbiased and wears her heart on her sleeve (plus it is the BBC) so that’s all fine.
The bad:
❎Unfortunately, Benson is incredibly biased and pro Lewis to a fault.
❎Seem to forget Mercedes was the dominant car from 2014-2020, winning the championship with multiple races to spare. I’m sorry, but 2021 is the only year they’ve been in a title fight.
Used to be great - just good now
Bring back Jack! Jack, Jenny & Palmer had lovely podcast chemistry. The new host (I can’t even remember her name!) is okay, but feels formal/rehearsed/bland and would work better as an interviewer.
Losing focus
Used to be great commentary and insight, latest was more about food, and the reviews are later coming out almost every week.