Canadian Grand Prix Preview

Harry and the team look back at qualifying from Barcelona. They hear from the top three drivers and discuss whether McLaren can now be classified as challengers to Red Bull’s dominance.

Jennie and the team look ahead to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. They ask whether this race will mark the start of a run of weekends dominated by Max Verstappen. They assess why things are not going well for Lewis Hamilton. And what team appeals most to Carlos Sainz for 2025?

Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin, Alex Brundle and Andrew Benson look back on a thrilling Canadian GP. Max Verstappen eventually prevailed, but we discuss the drama which led up to his victory, hearing from the three-time world champion, as well as Lando Norris, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin, Alex Brundle and Andrew Benson reflect on qualifying at the Canadian GP. We discuss Mercedes’ pace, Red Bull’s struggles and where it all went wrong for Ferrari. Plus, hear from George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris.

Rosanna Tennant, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, and F1 journalist Chris Medland preview the Canadian GP. We discuss Sergio Perez’s new deal at Red Bull, plus the announcement that Esteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of the season. We hear from both drivers, as well as Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, who will be going head-to-head for victory in Montreal.

Jennie and the team look back at the race in Monte Carlo. They hear from race winner Charles Leclerc, who won his home race for the first time. And we also hear from Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz who finished second and third.

Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and former F1 mechanic Marc Priestley reflect on qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Can Charles Leclerc take victory at his home race? Hear from the Ferrari driver, as well as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, who only qualified in sixth.

Rosanna and team look back at the first race of the season. They reflect on Max Verstappen’s lights to flag victory and hear from the Dutchman. Checo Perez and Carlos Sainz are also one the pod after finishing 2nd and 3rd.

Rosanna and the team look back at the first qualifying session of the season. They hear from the top three as well as Lewis Hamilton who starts back in 9th.

For the last three months, we have followed the Williams and Mercedes teams as they prepared and built their cars for the 2024 season. Holly Samos and Sarah Holt have been our guides as we’ve gone with them inside the factories - but now it’s almost time to return to the track. First, the teams have to launch their race cars and reveal them to the rest of the world. Williams have travelled to New York to present their car in front of their American fans and partners. For homegrown driver Logan Sargeant this is a chance to mix business and pleasure. Even on the brink of a new season, Formula 1 is already looking ahead. On the horizon in 2026 is a major new set of technical regulations. The next generation of F1 cars will use less energy - and run on sustainable fuels with net zero CO2 exhaust emissions, as the sport’s CEO Stefano Domenicali explains. The teams are also looking to the future. Mercedes are introducing sustainability initiatives close to home and Williams are on the path to transforming their organisation. It’s the 14th of February, 2024. Valentine’s Day - and Mercedes are hoping it will be love at first sight, as their new race car makes its bow. The team have travelled just eight miles from Brackley for their pre-season launch at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. It’s time for the wraps to come off the 2024 car. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton get their first drive in the car the team has lovingly built just for them. Now, as our series comes to a close, just one question remains. How will the Williams and Mercedes cars fair in the season to come?F1: Back at Base is an IMG Production for the BBC Hosted by me, Joseph Fiennes Co-hosts & Executive Producers are Holly Samos and Sarah Holt The Producers are Alasdair Cresswell, Joe Aldridge and Jack Winstanley. The Senior Producer is Ollie Kneen The Executive Producer for IMG is Steve Tebb The Showrunner is Holly Samos The Story Editor and Scriptwriter is Sarah Holt The Commissioning Editor at the BBC is Stevie Middleton