Lando Hope and Glory

He’s done it! Lando Norris is the new F1 world champion. Ben and Bec have watched the 26-year-old’s career closely over the years so provide insight into his maiden world title. They also discuss if this was Max Verstappen’s best season so far and what of Lewis Hamilton’s strange comments at the end of the race?

Bec is in Abu Dhabi for the final race of the 2025 season as Lando Norris looks to win his first world title. The British driver looked good in FP1 and FP2 but can he get the job done? Ben assesses whether - if he were to win - this would be Max Verstappen’s best title win? It’s all to play for the in the Middle East as all eyes are on F1.

Just what’s going wrong with McLaren?! The team admitted it made a mistake in the Qatar GP as Max Verstappen won again to take the title race down to the wire. Lando Norris still leads the title race, but he’s now just 12 points ahead of the reigning world champion. Ben and Bec discuss McLaren’s approach and wonder if they will change tactics ahead of the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi.

As the title fight reaches the climax, Ben and Bec discuss how Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will slug it out. Plus, they react to Adrian Newey’s shock appointment as Aston Martin’s team principal. Does this mean the end of the rumours liking Christian Horner to the team? And what’s really going on with Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton?

Ben predicted another twist in the tale and he was right as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are both disqualified from the Las Vegas GP for a rules infringement. With Max Verstappen winning in the desert it means the top three title protagonists are separated by just 24 points with it all still to play for with just two races and a sprint remaining! And Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari keeps getting worse. What does it all mean for the 7-time world champion?

Could Lando Norris end Max Verstappen’s title hopes this weekend with a win in Sin City? And what about those incendiary comment from Ferrari’s chairman towards the team’s drivers? There’s plenty to discuss in this week’s episode as Bec and Ben preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix - a race that take place on the streets around the city’s famous Strip and its most prominent resorts and landmarks.

Bec & Ben are joined by F1 commentator Alex Jacques, who has just released a new book called Grid to Glory picking the top 75 moments from F1 history. Alex talks about his journey to F1 and his highlights - and taking tips from commentating legend, Murray Walker.

A commanding performance from the F1 championship leader in São Paulo has seen him increase his lead in the title race. Norris was faultless with Oscar Piastri again made mistakes? Is the Aussie crumbling? Ben and Bec discuss the pressure and the brilliance of Max Verstappen. They reflect on another double DNF for Ferrari as Ben predicts who he’d like to see take over the Italian team.

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.