Chequered Flag Extra: George Russell Special

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4.2 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

With the F1 season resumption in Miami just a week away, how does the title favourite see his chances? George Russell is the leading British hope in 2026, with one victory from the opening three races of the year. The Mercedes driver sits down for an in-depth interview with the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to discuss his title hopes and the mentality surrounding that, his relationship with Max Verstappen and F1’s new regulations. F1 returns for the Miami Grand Prix next week, with live commentary across the 5 Live network and BBC Sounds.

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts.
0:06.1	Can I just say?
0:07.6	You're about to listen to a BBC podcast.
0:10.0	It's such a wonderful listen.
0:11.7	So nice.
0:12.5	There are loads more like it on BBC Sounds.
0:14.8	Different paces, different heights, the roof is buckling.
0:17.9	Where you can also listen to live sports commentary.
0:20.2	It's right foot goes for goal.
0:21.6	Oh!
0:22.7	And then enjoy even more podcasts full of analysis and reaction to the big stories.
0:27.7	The stat that is astonishing is they ended with the lowest amount of possession.
0:31.2	And she's had to live with that.
0:32.8	So if you love sport, a passion, it's almost like a religion.
0:35.8	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:39.7	Sort of expecting that every week now.
0:50.0	Five Live Formula One. Hello, welcome back to the check of flag. It's Harry Benjamin here. Just check it in with you.
0:54.5	I hope you're managing in this unscheduled break with no Formula One action.
0:55.7	Never fear.
1:00.5	We're only a week away to we're back in business for the Miami Grand Prix.
1:01.6	And you know what?
1:07.9	Our BBCF1 correspondent Andrew Benson thought now would be the perfect time to catch up with one of the drivers.
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