Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts: Bec goes bonkers about Charles Leclerc’s latest news ahead of the São Paulo GP. Join our preview for one of the best circuits on the calendar to find out if the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will manage to keep off the threat of Max Verstappen. And why is Ben in Buenos Aires?

The new F1 championship leader, Lando Norris, was booed and jeered on the podium after winning the Mexico Grand Prix. Ben & Bec overcome a noisy hotel bar to bring you a review of all the major talking points. Norris’ win, Piastri’s problems, Verstappen’s resurgence. Plus Ben predicts who he thinks will eventually replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.

With the drivers’ championship hotting up and a three-way battle between Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, the outcome of this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix could have huge ramifications in the title race. Bec and Ben discuss the race, which is one of the best venues on the calendar. They get stuck in to all things McLaren and pick who has the advantage in the championship. Plus, they answer your questions, including clarifications over George Russell’s position in the pantheon of greats.

Max Verstappen’s win in the US GP and the Sprint Race has turned this season’s Drivers’ Championship into a three-horse race that now leaves the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri nervously looking over their shoulders. Ben and Bec discuss the championship permutations after the Dutchman’s victory. They also discuss the upturn in results for Ferrari - despite a curious statement from the company’s chairman coming in support of team boss Fred Vasseur. Plus they discuss the latest in the race for the FIA presidency.

Why is the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin so popular? Ben & Bec discuss one of the most iconic locations on the F1 calendar as the race in Austin has become one of the favourites for drivers, teams and media since its debut in 2012. They also discuss the championship fight between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and how the team should let them race. They assess if Max Verstappen is really in the running for the title. Plus, they discuss livery launches and what George Russell’s new deal means for Mercedes.

Sky F1 lead presenter Simon Lazenby joins Bec & Ben to discuss his new book, Pressure, that digs into Formula 1 and looks at the jobs behind the scenes. Lazenby has covered F1 since 2012 and lifts the lid on what it’s like being in the paddock. He shares his top experiences including jumping out of a plane in Austin while strapped to a sailor.

It’s wasn’t a thriller but it’s created some incredible talking points. McLaren won the constructors’ championship but the focus wasn’t on the success but its two drivers coming to blows. The gloves are off between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in their fight for the drivers championship. Ben and Bec discuss how McLaren will manage the conflict. Plus they discuss how George Russell, with Ben saying he’s Britain’s No.1 F1 driver. And it was another shocker for Ferrari with more misery for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

Ben and Bec discuss what it takes to compete in the Singapore Grand Prix. Why has Max Verstappen never won there before and will the McLaren drama continue? Plus, they also address the sad news of Lewis Hamilton's dog, Roscoe.

Is Max Verstappen back in the title race? Bec and Ben discuss the Red Bull driver’s brilliant and dominant win in Azerbaijan while the McLarens melted. Championship leader Oscar Piastri made uncharacteristic errors and Lando Norris failed to take full advantage of the Australian’s bad luck. Plus, what a weekend for Williams’ Carlos Sainz in what was a popular podium. Christian Horner gets a Red Bull windfall and what is going on at Alpine?This F1 packed Podcast brings you all the latest news and insights form the Formula 1 paddock.

Fresh from their trip to Goodwood Revival, Bec and Ben get stuck into previewing the Azerbaijan GP in Baku. What will happen with the two McLaren drivers fighting for the title. Have McLaren managed it the right way? What about Red Bull. Is this really the team’s “rebirth”, as Helmut Marko says? They also discuss Carlos Sainz’s overturned penalty from Monza and how Ollie Bearman could be banned in a bumper episode.