2026 F1 Bahrain Testing Week 1: What We Learned
Episode Date: February 15, 2026Ben and Sam break down the key takeaways from the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, analysing how each team appears to be shaping up and th...
The Late Braking F1 Podcast covers all the latest news, race incidents, controversies and ridiculous moments in Formula 1. There will be plenty of debates...and plenty of silliness too.
517 episodes transcribedBen and Sam break down the key takeaways from the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, analysing how each team appears to be shaping up and th...
It’s time to round off livery season as the LB boys rank every 2026 F1 livery in the ultimate tier list. From hits to misses (and maybe some masterpie...
“Get your sh*t together”: Ben, Sam & Harry react to Toto Wolff’s fiery message to rival F1 teams over 2026 engine complaints. They also cover Lando’s...
The boys break down Williams’ livery launch and Vowles' response to missing testing. They also explore best- and worst-case scenarios for a handful of...
Ben, Sam, and Harry get into the storylines they’re most excited about for F1 in 2026. They also break down the shakedown and react to your hottest ta...
Who’s feeling the heat the most this F1 season? The LB boys give their top picks! They also get stuck into the 'mysterious' Barcelona shakedown, Audi’...
The LB boys react to a jam-packed week of car launches from the Big Three: Ferrari, Mercedes… and Alpine! They also discuss why Williams are sitting o...
Ben, Sam and Harry chat through the Audi and Haas launches, debate whether it’s now or never for Leclerc at Ferrari (and where he could go next), and...
We're SO back! Reunited as a trio, the LB boys react to the Red Bull launch and liveries, the news that Hamilton will get a new race engineer this yea...
Ben and Sam explore whether it's all aboard the 2026 Aston Martin hype train or whether cracks are already showing in the "superteam." They also look...
Ben and Sam react to Perez’s explosive recent interview, breaking down his candid Red Bull comments. They also analyse the Team Bosses’ and Drivers’ T...
We're back! Did you miss us? Ben and Sam dust off the microphones and look ahead to the new season, starting with New Year's resolutions for a handful...
We’re back to regular episodes on Wednesday, but in the meantime - put your F1 knowledge to the test with a compilation of some of our favourite games...
Happy New Year, Late Brakers! Cap off the year with some of our favourite chats (rants) and podcast moments from the second half of 2025. Up next: Bes...
As another year of the podcast draws to a close, we’re looking back at some of our favourite discussions and the silliest moments from the first half...
Just a little message for you, our lovely listeners, from the boys this Christmas. We’ll be back very soon with some Best Of episodes, followed by a r...
Ben and Sam break down the news of Portugal’s return to the F1 calendar in 2027, discussing what it means for the sport and who stands to benefit most...
Who was the Driver of the Season? Which team radio stole the show? And who truly pushed the limits with the overtake of the year? It’s time for the 20...
Relive the 2025 Formula 1 season with the LB boys as they run through the year race by race, from thrilling highs to painful lows (looking at you, Fer...
The LB boys revisit their start-of-season predictions, from teammate battles to the full Championship order, and uncover just how deep into the hopium...