The latest BBC Formula 1 Chequered Flag episode focuses on the practical and sporting questions surrounding the F1 season, including the cost of attending every race as a fan. Izzy Hammond and Harry Benjamin are joined by superfan Brandon Burgess for the discussion.
The episode frames the calendar from a supporter’s viewpoint, weighing which races offer the best and worst fan experience. That angle shifts the conversation away from only on-track results and toward travel, access and the realities of following Formula 1 in person across a full season.
The programme also picks up listener “Hot Takes” after the Canadian Grand Prix, including a hypothetical about whether George Russell could have beaten team-mate Kimi Antonelli had Russell not retired in Montreal.
Another debate point is Antonelli’s position in the championship picture, with the episode noting a 43-point gap and asking whether he should be viewed as champion-elect. Because this is a podcast discussion rather than an official standings report, editors should treat that framing as a topic for debate rather than a confirmed conclusion.
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