# Chequered Flag Extra: George Russell Special

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Podcast: [F1: Chequered Flag](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-chequered-flag-810128)
Published: 2026-04-23T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ng3159
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Duration seconds: 1027

## Resource

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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