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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview from 2022-03-25T00:19

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and Jolyon Palmer look ahead to the second round of the 2022 F1 season, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They look at whether Ferrari are real title contenders, discuss Red B...

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Bahrain Grand Prix Practice Review from 2022-03-18T19:26

Jennie and team look back at the first’s day action from Bahrain. They discuss who looked good and who struggled ahead of qualifying on Saturday.

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2022 Season Preview from 2022-03-17T22:20

Jennie and the team preview the 2022 F1 season which gets underway this weekend in Bahrain. They hear from Max Vertsappen as he begins the defence his world title and discuss the multitude of rule ...

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Christmas at Palmer’s: 2021 season review from 2021-12-24T20:00

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer hosts a Christmas party for the 5 Live Formula 1 team team. Despite a few no-shows, his guests include Jack Nicholls, Jennie Gow, Steve Crossman, Andrew Benson and R...

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Max Verstappen: The making of an F1 champion from 2021-12-14T02:25

Jennie Gow celebrates the new 2021 Formula One World Champion, Max Verstappen. Along with journalists, former drivers and the man himself, they look back on a dramatic season, dissect the title bat...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-12-11T18:42

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from Yas Marina. They hear from both championship protagonists and discuss what may happen in Sunday’s race.

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Horner v Wolff from 2021-12-11T06:38

Jennie Gow looks at the rivalry between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner ahead of the championship decider.

She is joined by Chris Medland and Jess McFadyen to assess why the relationship ...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview from 2021-12-09T22:51

Steve Crossman joins the F1 team to look ahead to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They hear from title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton as well as Lando who gives us his take on the championship ...

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What is racing? from 2021-12-08T18:20

After the drama of Jeddah, the team dissect the moments that made the race so incident-packed. Jack Nicholls is joined by Jolyon Palmer, Scott Mitchell and Erik van Haren to discuss how last week’s...

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Review from 2021-12-06T06:22

Jennie and the team look back on an incident-packed race from Jeddah. They discuss the many flash points that eventually saw Lewis Hamilton take victory to set up a winner-takes-all title finale in...

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-12-04T21:24

Jennie and team reflect on all the drama from Jeddah. They hear from Lewis Hamilton who put it on pole, and from Max Verstappen who hit the wall on the final corner.

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Saudia Arabian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-12-03T21:38

Jennie and Jolyon are joined by Red Bull boss Christian Horner to get his take on the title battle and his unique insight into Max Verstappen. He also tells us about nearly losing his lucky pants i...

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Maurice on Murray from 2021-11-25T22:39

In this Chequered Flag special, Jack Nicholls sits down with journalist and broadcaster Maurice Hamilton - who was the last person to commentate on a race with the late Murray Walker. Maurice, who ...

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Qatar Grand Prix Review from 2021-11-21T21:41

Jennie and the team look back at the Qatar Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton and second placed Max Verstappen.

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Qatar Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-11-20T18:10

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from Qatar. They hear from the two title protagonists and Mario Isola from Pirelli joins them to discuss Sunday’s race strategy.

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Qatar Grand Prix Preview from 2021-11-20T00:43

Jennie and the team look ahead to the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. They hear from Max Verstappen on the title fight, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on the war of words with Red Bull and F1 boss Stefano Do...

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Brazilian Grand Prix Review from 2021-11-15T06:19

Jennie and the team look back at a scintillating race from São Paulo. We hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton after he came through the field from 10th to close the gap on title rival Max Verstappe...

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Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Review from 2021-11-13T23:36

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and Jolyon Palmer look back on a dramatic sprint session at the Brazilian GP. Hear from the top three as well as championship contender Lewis Hamilton.

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Brazilian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-11-11T22:11

Jennie and the team are joined by Rebecca Clancy of The Times to look ahead to the weekend’s action. They discuss whether Valtteri Bottas is doing enough to support Lewis Hamilton’s quest for an ei...

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Mexican Grand Prix Review from 2021-11-08T00:28

Jennie and team look back at the Mexican Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Max Verstappen who extended his lead over title rival Lewis Hamilton.

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Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-11-07T00:31

Jennie and team look back at qualifying from Mexico. They discuss how Mercedes managed to lock out the front row and hear from the top three drivers.

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Mexican Grand Prix Preview from 2021-11-05T00:26

Jennie and team look ahead to the weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. They discuss title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and hear from both drivers.

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Black History Month Special from 2021-10-29T17:03

Jennie Gow presents a special show marking Black History Month. Her guests include: Willy T Ribbs, the first African-American man to have tested a Formula One car; James Dornor, electronics support...

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US Grand Prix Review from 2021-10-25T06:35

Jennie and the team reflect on the US Grand Prix where Max Verstappen took victory to extend his championship lead. Hear from Verstappen as well as title rival Lewis Hamilton.

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US Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-10-24T05:13

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and Jolyon Palmer review a dramatic qualifying session in Austin, and build-up to the 2021 US Grand Prix. Hear from championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, ...

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US Grand Prix Preview from 2021-10-21T22:45

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson build-up to the 2021 US Grand Prix. With the championship battle finely balanced they hear from both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen ahe...

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Turkish Grand Prix Review from 2021-10-10T21:39

Jack, Jolyon and Jennie look back at the Turkish Grand Prix. They hear from new championship leader Max Verstappen as well as race winner Valtteri Bottas and 5th placed Lewis Hamilton.

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Turkish Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-10-09T16:39

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from Istanbul Park. They hear from the top three and debate the big talking points of the day.

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Turkish Grand Prix Preview from 2021-10-07T19:40

Jennie and the team look ahead to the weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix. They are joined by Richard “Spanners” Ready to discuss the title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They also debat...

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Russian Grand Prix Review from 2021-09-26T19:01

Jennie and the team look back at the Russian Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton who registered his 100th win in the sport. And Lando Norris talks about the decision that cost him...

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Russian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-09-25T20:43

Jack and Jolyon reflect on a dramatic qualifying session in Sochi where Lando Norris claimed his first ever pole position. The team hear from the ecstatic Englishman as well as Carlos Sainz, George...

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Russian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-09-23T21:12

Jennie and the team look ahead to the Russian Grand Prix. They discuss the escalating battle between title contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and hear from both drivers. And they discuss ...

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Italian Grand Prix Review from 2021-09-12T21:01

Jennie and the team look back at the race from Monza. We hear from title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton after they crashed out midway through the race and reflect on Daniel Ricciardo’s fi...

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Italian Grand Prix Sprint Review from 2021-09-11T18:01

Jennie and the team look back at the sprint from Monza. They hear from the top three and look ahead to Sunday’s race.

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Italian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-09-10T20:49

Jennie and team look ahead to the weekend’s action from Monza. They discuss what happened in qualifying and hear from the top three, and share their views on a busy week in the driver’s transfer ma...

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Dutch Grand Prix Review from 2021-09-05T21:32

Jennie and the team look back at Max Verstappen’s win at his home race. We hear from the Dutchman as well as Mercedes driver’s Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

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Netherlands Grand Prix Qualifying review from 2021-09-04T17:25

Jennie, Jack and Jolyon reflect on a thrilling day of qualifying as Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team hear from Verstappen, Hamilton and 3rd quic...

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Netherlands Grand Prix Preview from 2021-09-03T19:08

Jennie, Jack, Jolyon and Andrew look ahead to an exciting weekend as F1 returns to Zandvoort in the Netherlands for the first time in 36 years. They hear from former world champion Kimi Raikkonen w...

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Belgian Grand Prix Review from 2021-08-29T20:10

Jack and Jolyon are joined by Andrew Benson to look back at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite only 2 laps completed, they find enough to fill 15 minutes of air time! We hear from the top three and an...

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Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-08-28T18:48

Jack and Jolyon look back at qualifying from Spa. They hear from the top three and ask whether George Russell can finish on the podium on Sunday.

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Hungarian Grand Prix from 2021-08-01T19:11

Jennie and the team reflect on an extraordinary Hungarian Grand Prix. We hear from shock race winner Esteban Ocon, as well as Lewis Hamilton, who regained the world championship lead.

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Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-07-31T16:40

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from the Hungaroring. Lewis Hamilton is booed after taking pole - we hear from the Mercedes driver and from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

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Hungarian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-07-30T22:17

Jennie and the team look ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix. We hear from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen following their collision at Silverstone, plus Lando Norris discusses his brilliant season...

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British Grand Prix Review from 2021-07-19T08:31

Jennie and team reflect on an incident-packed British Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton and from both the team bosses of Red Bull and Mercedes.

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British Grand Prix Sprint Review from 2021-07-17T20:16

Jennie and the team look back at the inaugural F1 Sprint at Silverstone. We hear from winner Max Verstappen and second place Lewis Hamilton.

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British Grand Prix Preview from 2021-07-17T08:17

Jennie and the team look ahead to the British Grand Prix. They hear from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and review an enthralling qualifying session.

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Austrian Grand Prix Review from 2021-07-04T21:29

Jennie and the team look back the race from the Red Bull Ring. They hear from winner Max Verstappen and ask whether Mercedes can bounce back from another defeat.

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Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-07-03T17:49

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from the Red Bull Ring. They hear from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

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Austrian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-07-01T22:58

Jennie and the team look ahead to the race in Austria this weekend. They hear from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and discuss McLaren’s Lando Norris and his great start to the season.

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Styrian Grand Prix Review from 2021-06-27T21:55

Jennie and the team look back at the race from Austria. They hear from the top three and discuss why Daniel Ricciardo seems to be struggling in his McLaren.

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Styrian Gran Prix Qualifying Preview from 2021-06-26T17:32

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from the Red Bull Ring. They hear from Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton who start on the front row of the grid.

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Styrian Grand Prix Preview from 2021-06-25T05:13

Jennie and the team look ahead to the Styrian Grand Prix. They discuss the news that British Grand Prix will have a capacity crowd, how strategy is playing such a big role in 2021 and hear from Fer...

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French Grand Prix Review from 2021-06-20T18:52

Jennie and the team look back at an exciting French Grand Prix.

They hear from the top three and give their driver of the day votes.

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French Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-06-19T18:18

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying for the French Grand Prix. They hear from the top three and debate the big talking points from the day.

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French Grand Prix Preview from 2021-06-18T17:41

Jennie and the team look ahead to the French Grand Prix and debate all the big talking points heading into the race at Circuit Paul Ricard. They hear from the winner of the last race in Baku, Sergi...

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review from 2021-06-06T20:40

Jennie and team look back at an eventful race from Baku. They hear from the top three, as well as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-06-05T19:58

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from Baku. They hear from the top three and debate what may happen in the race.

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview from 2021-06-04T00:07

Jennie and team look ahead to the race in Baku. They also discuss the relationship the media has with the drivers and whether it is a harmonious one.

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Monaco Qualifying Review from 2021-05-22T17:36

Jennie and team look back at qualifying from Monaco. They hear from polesitter Charles Leclerc as well as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Monaco Grand Prix Preview from 2021-05-21T08:14

Jennie and the team look ahead to the weekend’s action from Monte Carlo. They ask whether the mind games have started between championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and hear from Lan...

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Spanish Grand Prix Review from 2021-05-09T20:13

Jennie and the team look back at the Spanish Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton and second placed Max Verstappen.

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Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-05-08T18:12

Jennie and team look back at qualifying from Barcelona. We hear from Lewis Hamilton after he took his 100th career F1 pole.

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview from 2021-05-07T17:56

Jennie and the team look ahead to this weekend’s race in Barcelona. They discuss the battle between Hamilton and Verstappen and ask why the drivers who have changed teams appear to be struggling.

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Portuguese Grand Prix Review from 2021-05-02T22:01

Jennie, Jack and Jolyon look back at the Portuguese Grand Prix. They hear from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and debate the big talking points from the race.

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Portuguese Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-05-01T19:22

Jack and Jolyon look back at qualifying from Portimao. They hear from Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and debate the big talking points from the day.

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Portuguese Grand Prix Preview from 2021-04-29T22:51

Jennie and the team look ahead to the weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix. They hear from Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, and debate the new “sprint” race format that F1 are introduc...

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Review from 2021-04-18T20:54

Jennie and the team look back at the race from Imola. They hear from the top three and debate the big talking points from the race.

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Emilia Romagna Qualifying Review from 2021-04-17T19:28

Jack and Jolyon look back at a thrilling qualifying session from Imola.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview from 2021-04-15T21:09

Jennie and the team look ahead to this weekend’s race at Imola. They discuss the battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and we hear from both drivers.

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Bahrain Grand Prix Review from 2021-03-28T22:43

Jennie and the team look back at a scintillating first race of the season. We hear from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen who finished first and second respectively.

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Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-03-27T19:48

Jennie and team look back at the first qualifying session of the season. We hear from pole-sitter Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who starts alongside him on the front row.

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2021 Season Preview from 2021-03-24T01:06

Jennie and the team are back to look ahead to the new F1 season. They are joined by F1 journalist Sam Collins who tells us how the teams are looking after pre-season testing. We also hear about the...

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Tuscan Grand Prix Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at a chaotic race at Mugello. We hear from race winner Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Alex Albon.

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Tuscan Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and team look back at qualifying from Mugello. We hear from the top three and look ahead to the race on Sunday.

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Tuscan Grand Prix Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look ahead to the Tuscan Grand Prix. We hear from Sebastian Vettel who is joining Aston Martin next season and ask where Sergio Perez may go next.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from Imola. We hear from the top three as Valtteri Bottas beat Lewis Hamilton to pole position

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70th Anniversary Grand Prix Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. We hear from winner Max Verstappen as well as Lewis Hamilton who finished second.

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70th Anniversary Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. We hear from the top three and look ahead to the race on Sunday.

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Lewis Hamilton - A Voice for Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie Gow sits down with the six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton ahead of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. They discuss his thoughts of the global campaign against racism, why us...

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70th Anniversary Grand Prix Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look ahead to the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone. They discuss Lewis Hamilton’s dramatic final lap last weekend, sit down with Williams’ George Russell and ask what ...

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British Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and team look back at qualifying as Lewis Hamilton set the fastest ever lap around Silverstone to beat Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole. We hear from the top three and look ahead t...

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British Grand Prix Practice Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at what was an interesting day’s practice ahead of the British Grand Prix. We hear from Nico Hulkenberg who comes in for Sergio Perez at Racing Point who tested positi...

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Bahrain Grand Prix Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look ahead to the Bahrain Grand Prix. They discuss the future of Sergio Perez and ask who is likely to finish best of the rest.

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Eifel Grand Prix Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at the Eifel Grand Prix. We hear from Lewis Hamilton who equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 race wins.

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Eifel Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look back at qualifying from the Nürburgring. We hear from the top three as well as Nico Hulkenberg who was filling in for Lance Stroll at Racing Point.

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Eifel Grand Prix Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennie and the team look ahead to the weekend’s action from the Nurburgring. Also, with Honda announcing they are to leave F1, we discuss what the future holds for the sport and hear from Red Bull ...

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Top 10 moments of 2020 from 2020-12-24T06:00

Jennie and the 5 Live F1 team count down their top 10 moments of 2020. From Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling 7th world title to Romain Grosjean’s dramatic crash in Bahrain, they discuss each momen...

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Lewis Hamilton: The Greatest? from 2020-11-16T22:00

Jennie Gow presents a special bonus edition of the pod as Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven drivers’ titles.

You’ll hear from Felipe Massa - Schuma...

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Rise of the Silver Arrows from 2020-11-11T06:12

Jack Nicholls and the team chart Mercedes' dominance of the sport. We hear from boss Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton.

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What coronavirus means for the F1 season from 2020-03-20T19:53

Jennie Gow is joined by Jack Nicholls, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson to discuss what’s been a busy week of announcements regarding the future of Formula One. We hear which races have been postpon...

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The Big F1 Quiz of the Year from 2019-12-24T06:00

Steve Rider hosts a special end of year quiz as the 5 Live F1 team battle it out to show who has the best knowledge of the 2019 Formula 1 Season.

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Jenson Button: A ten year anniversary special from 2019-10-18T20:41

Ten years ago today, Jenson Button was crowned the Formula 1 world champion. In this special episode he sits down with Victoria Turner to reminisce about that fairy-tale season in 2009 and the many...

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Italian Grand Prix Qualifying Review from 2019-09-07T18:41

Claire and the team reflect on a farcical end to qualifying at Monza where only two drivers managed to start their final lap. It was Charles Leclerc that took pole, from Lewis Hamilton in second. W...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Review from 2018-11-25T16:21

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and former Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer discuss a thrilling final race of the season in the desert as Lewis Hamilton wrapped a championship winning season in style wit...

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Fernando Alonso Special from 2018-08-31T19:06

We sit down with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso who reflects on his career and explains why he is leaving the sport. Former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC's chief F1 sp...

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Hungarian Grand Prix Review from 2018-07-29T18:21

Lewis Hamilton signs off the first half of the F1 season with a win in Hungary and now holds a 24 point lead over title rival Sebastian Vettel. Jennie Gow, Jolyon Palmer and Jack Nicholls discuss.

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Grid Girls from 2017-12-14T21:20

As the popularity, participation and coverage of women’s sport continue to grow – Jennie Gow investigates whether the use of grid girls is a sexist, outdated relic in 2017. Hear the thoughts of the...

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P1: Lewis, Mercedes and the art of qualifying from 2017-10-12T18:18

Jennie Gow presents a Formula One special looking at why Lewis Hamilton has recorded more pole positions than any other driver. Hear from Hamilton himself, his former team-mate Jenson Button, Merce...

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Monaco Grand Prix Review from 2017-05-28T18:55

The 5 live F1 team look back at the Monaco Grand Prix which was won by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel.

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Bottas joins the Spanish Grand Prix Preview from 2017-05-10T20:44

Fresh from winning the Russian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas joins our podcast looking ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix. We ask him; can he beat Hamilton again?

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Australian Grand Prix Review from 2017-03-27T03:30

Jack Nicholls and the 5 live F1 team review the opening race of the 2017 season which saw Sebastian Vettel take victory in Australia.

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F1 is back: New cars, drivers, regulations and owners from 2017-03-21T19:51

The 5 live Formula 1 team bring you up to speed with the latest F1 news and interviews. Plus a preview of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

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Season Preview with Toto Wolff from 2017-02-16T21:13

Jennie Gow is joined by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, deputy team principal of Williams Claire Williams, Mark Gallagher and Andrew Benson to look ahead to the 2017 Formula One season.

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Abu Dhabi GP Preview from 2016-11-24T22:13

The 5 live F1 team look ahead to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the season comes to a climax. Will Rosberg or Hamilton win the World Championship? Long Synopsis

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Brazilian GP Preview from 2016-11-10T21:08

The 5 live Formula One team look ahead to what could be a pivotal Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend for Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.

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American Grand Prix Preview from 2016-10-20T21:07

Tom Clarkson and the team are in Austin to preview the American Grand Prix - can Lewis Hamilton put pressure on Nico Rosberg in the race for the World Championship?

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Belgian Grand Prix Preview from 2016-08-25T17:38

Tom Clarkson presents a preview of the Belgian Grand Prix with the 5 live F1 team.

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Max Verstappen: Mercedes and Ferrari are great, but I'm happy with Red Bull from 2016-03-03T22:23

Jennie Gow and Jack Nicholls look ahead to the 2016 Formula 1 season, with the latest from pre-season testing. You'll hear from rising star Max Verstappen, who outlines his hopes for the new campaign.

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