Oct 27, 202636 minS2
Kimi Antonelli has pole, a win in Austin and a title within touching distance. He only needs a top 9 finish in Mexico to become the youngest World Champion in F1 history. Is he a worthy champion, or have his rivals...
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Join F1 commentating legend Ben Edwards and motorsport TV presenter Nicola Hume between every F1 race as they cut through the noise of Formula One and bring you everything you need to know along with special guests from the world of F1.
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What is Essential F1 about?
Join F1 commentating legend Ben Edwards and motorsport TV presenter Nicola Hume between every F1 race as they cut through the noise of Formula One and bring you everything you need to know along with special guests from the world of F1.
What has Essential F1 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2 Ep21: Grande Kimi! Is Antonelli About To Become A Legend?" (27 October 2026, 36 minutes), "S2 Ep20: Pole, Sprint and Win in Singapore. Are Red Bull Back?" (13 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "S2 Ep18: Did The Baku Curse Strike Again?" (29 September 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Essential F1 publish?
Essential F1 publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 46 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Essential F1?
Booking probability for Essential F1 is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Essential F1 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Essential F1's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 13, 202645 minS2
Harry Benjamin stands in for Nicola this week and is joined by legendary F1 commentator Ben Edwards and Daytona 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours class winner Johnny Mowlem to break down a the Singapore Grand Prix and look...
Episode #18
S2 Ep18: Did The Baku Curse Strike Again?
Sep 29, 202642 minS2A race of three parts, carnage at turn one, and a podcast first — nobody scored a single prediction point! Nicola Hume is joined by F1 commentary legend Ben Edwards and special guest, former BBC F1 presenter Holly...
- Sep 15, 202644 minS2
Lando Norris was robbed thanks to the VSC. Nicola Hume and Ben Edwards unpack a disappointing Madrid Grand Prix, and they're joined by former racing driver and legendary motoring presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson to...
Episode #16
S2 Ep16: Kimi Antonelli's Italian Job!
Sep 8, 202638 minS2Ferrari Meltdown, Russell Robbed & Colin Furze Joins Us | Essential F1 Grazie Monza! Sixty years of waiting, and Italy finally has a home winner again. Kimi Antonelli started P19 after a power unit grid penalty, made 25...
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- Aug 25, 202649 minS2
F1 is back — and Zandvoort sent itself off in style. Nicola and Ben are joined by the legendary Louise Goodman to unpack a Dutch Grand Prix that had everything: a Russell sprint masterclass, Lando Norris making it two...
- Jul 28, 202643 minS2
Lando Norris wins in Budapest to become F1 2026's FIFTH different Grand Prix winner — and McLaren look like they're back in championship contention. Nicola and Ben are joined by F1 reporter and author Rachel Brookes to...
- Jul 21, 202642 minS2
George Russell's weekend went from bad to worse: slower than teammate Kimi Antonelli all weekend, punted off by Hamilton on lap one, and now 50 points adrift in the championship. Can he salvage his season before the...
- Jul 21, 202642 minS2
<p>George Russell's weekend went from bad to worse: slower than teammate Kimi Antonelli all weekend, punted off by Hamilton on lap one, and now 50 points adrift in the championship. Can he salvage his season before the...
- Jul 7, 202638 minS2
SILVERSTONE DELIVERED CHAOS AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT. The 2026 British Grand Prix had everything—a first-time winner, championship drama, controversial penalties, technical failures, and an FIA safety car decision...
- Jul 7, 202638 minS2
<p>SILVERSTONE DELIVERED CHAOS AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT.</p><p>The 2026 British Grand Prix had everything—a first-time winner, championship drama, controversial penalties, technical failures, and an FIA safety car...
Episode #11
S2 Ep11: Russell FINALLY Wins, Antonelli's Chaotic First Lap & Verstappen's Red Bull BACK?
Jun 30, 202637 minS2George Russell finally puts together a complete race weekend—and takes victory in Austria! After a rollercoaster season, Russell held off pressure from both Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli to claim...
- Jun 30, 202637 minS2
<p>George Russell finally puts together a complete race weekend—and takes victory in Austria!<br><br>After a rollercoaster season, Russell held off pressure from both Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi...
Episode #10
Lewis Is BACK! Barcelona Drama, Leclerc's Struggles & Antonelli's Title Lead Under Threat
Jun 16, 202634 minS2<p>Lewis Hamilton is a Grand Prix winner again—and this time in Ferrari red!<br><br>After 686 days without a victory, the seven-time world champion finally stood on the top step at Barcelona, finishing a massive 19...
- Jun 9, 202637 minS2
<p>The Monaco Grand Prix delivered drama, heartbreak, and a pit lane speed gun having the weekend of its life. Nicola Hume and Ben Edwards are joined by F1 legend Mark Blundell to break down all the talking points from...
- May 26, 202639 minS2
<p>F1 delivered a brilliant weekend of racing at the legendary Circuit Gilles Villenueve in Montreal. </p><p>The Canadian Grand Prix had driver battles, tyre strategy disasters, two legends back on the Podium and...
Episode #7
F1 Life Stories: Ayao Komatsu
May 17, 202650 minS2<h1>As we have some time between the Miami GP and Canadian GP, we are filling the gap with an exclusive interview with Haas F1 Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu. </h1><p><br>We were honoured to be joined by Ayao to chat...
- May 5, 202638 minS2
<p>The 2026 F1 season is back with a dramatic race in Miami. It looks like the teams have been very busy, even if some of the drivers haven't! Kimi Antonelli become the first ever F1 driver to win his first three races...
Mar 31, 202631 minS2<p>This year's Japanese Grand Prix was definitely more interesting than last year's. Kimi Antonelli's wins makes him the youngest driver to top the F1 leaderboard and puts George Russell in quite an awkward place...
Mar 17, 202644 minS2<p>Congratulations to F1's newest winner, Kimi Antonelli, who put in a blistering shift to win the Chinese GP. And he was joined on the podium by his team-mate George Russell, Bono and Lewis Hamilton who looked like a...
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