F1: Chequered Flag

In this Chequered Flag special, we explore Kimi Antonelli’s incredible climb through the ranks, from his upbringing in Bologna to becoming F1’s youngest ever champion. Harry Benjamin guides us through the Italian’s meteoric rise hearing from prominent figures back in his hometown as well as those at Mercedes who have guided him to championship success, including deputy team principal Bradley Lord, Antonelli’s race engineer Pete Bonnington and Mercedes driver development advisor Gwen Lagrue. 
Content gathered from series three of F1: Back at Base, which you can listen to on BBC Sounds, and from BBC Sport’s Nesta McGregor. Watch ‘Kimi Antonelli: The Making of Formula 1's Youngest Ever Champion’ on BBC Sport’s YouTube page.

Could Lando Norris capitalise on pole? Would Kimi Antonelli continue his championship form? Could George Russell recover? And how would Max Verstappen fare from the back? Harry Benjamin, British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reflect on the drama of the São Paulo Grand Prix, plus hear from the key protagonists.

A chaotic qualifying with delays and wet conditions. But who would take pole? Harry Benjamin is joined by the British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to reflect on a dramatic Saturday at the São Paulo Grand Prix. Plus, we hear from Lando Norris, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson.

Can Kimi Antonelli continue his championship celebrations with victory in Brazil? Harry Benjamin is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer, former F1 mechanic Calum Nicholas and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to look ahead to the weekend’s action and further reflect on Kimi Antonelli's title win. With plenty of other talking points to debate, we also ask whether Mercedes can wrap up the constructors’ title this weekend? What next for George Russell? And can Ferrari resolve their on-track issues between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc?

Just how has Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1 world champion at just 20 years old? Harry, Jennie and Marc soak up the celebrations at Mercedes as they reflect on the young Italian’s remarkable achievement. They hear from the man himself, his race engineer Pete Bonnington and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Plus, 1996 world champion Damon Hill shares his thoughts on what he's witnessed this season.