Chequered Flag Extra: Albon on life at Williams & Verstappen in the hunt?

F1: Chequered Flag

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4.2 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Harry Benjamin & the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss McLaren’s messy Baku weekend, Max Verstappen’s title hopes, Christian Horner’s Red Bull departure and Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin comments. Plus, Harry sits down for an in-depth chat with Williams driver Alex Albon, who speaks about his career to date, and why Williams have had an upturn in form under James Vowles.

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0:47.0	We're having a well-earned break after the drama of Baku, but don't worry, we've got
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0:55.2	you're subscribed to BBC Sounds and have push notifications turned on in your phone
0:59.4	settings so you never miss a new episode. This week we'll react a little more to the events
1:04.8	in Baku and McLaren's problems. A sign of things to come is Vastappen genuinely in the title
1:10.8	hunt.
1:11.4	We'll also talk about Fernando Alonzo's recent comments and discuss Christian Horner.
1:16.8	Plus, we'll hear from William's driver, Alex Albon.
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