Chequered Flag Extra: School’s out for summer

In this episode of the BBC F1 podcast, the hosts delve into the F1 Silly Season, where rumors about driver movements are rampant as the sport is currently on break. They discuss Max Verstappen's vacation with Toto Wolff and explore possible future team changes, speculating that Verstappen might leave Red Bull for Aston Martin or Mercedes.

The conversation then shifts to the light-hearted aspect of drivers' out-of-office emails as they embark on their summer holidays. Each driver’s holiday plans are humorously revealed, from George Russell's adventurous watersport exploits to Oscar Piastri's brief, straightforward out-of-office message. The discussions are filled with banter about team dynamics and the hypothetical lineup of F1 drivers as Teletubbies, showcasing the playful side of F1 culture during the off-season.