5live’s F1 Commentator Jack Nicholls is joined by former driver Jolyon Palmer to discuss a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, which was won by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, despite a late charge by Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton took third in a dramatic race that also saw a Ferrari mechanic injured by Kimi Raikkonen.
Will Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes respond after their pit-stop blunder in Australia? A look at Hamilton’s growing rivalry with Sebastian Vettel, and is Formula 1 being held hostage by Ferrari and Mercedes? It’s all part of our Bahrain Grand Prix preview with former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer, F1 commentator Jack Nicholls and host Jennie Gow.
Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer discuss the Australian Grand Prix, which was won by Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, after a mistake by the Mercedes team costs Lewis Hamilton the victory. We also hear from a happy Fernando Alonso and an unhappy Haas Team.
Jennie Gow and Jack Nicholls are joined by former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson to look ahead to the first race of the 2018 season in Melbourne.
The team hear from Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo about their title chances as well as an interview with Mercedes engineering director Aldo Costo about why last year’s car was a “diva” compared to the 2018 “princess”.
Jennie Gow is joined by Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson to preview the new season. They discuss the controversial ‘halo’, what else has changed for 2018 and what we’ve learnt from pre-season testing in Barcelona. There’s also an interview with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton’s hopes for a fifth drivers’ championship, and Christian Horner discusses Red Bull’s title hopes.
As F1 teams unveil their new looks for 2018, here’s a mini podcast to share with you our exciting new lineup for this season! Plus, there’s a bit of chat about who’s going to win the title and we discuss the ‘halo’. Stay tuned for much more from the BBC F1 team throughout the season.
Jennie Gow and the 5 live F1 team look back on the 2017 season and Lewis Hamilton’s 4th world championship. Recorded in the Mercedes team HQ, team boss Toto Wolff also gives his view on the past season and a look ahead to next year.
As the popularity, participation and coverage of women’s sport continue to grow – Jennie Gow investigates whether the use of grid girls is a sexist, outdated relic in 2017. Hear the thoughts of the models themselves alongside F1 drivers, team and circuit bosses. Plus find out how the issue is being considered in boxing, cycling and darts.
The final race of the 2017 F1 season in Abu Dhabi was won by Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas from teammate Lewis Hamilton. 5Live’s Jack Nicholls and Tom Clarkson bring you all the reaction. We hear from Bottas, Hamilton, third placed Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa after his final race. Plus we speak to former World Champions Mika Hakkinen and Alain Prost.
Jack Nicholls, Tom Clarkson and Andrew Benson are joined by GP3 Champion and aspiring Formula 1 driver George Russell ahead of his outing for Force India on Friday. The team ask whether Robert Kubica could be driving for Williams in 2018 and we hear from 2017 world champion Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel ahead of the final race of the season.
