Shanghai qualifying and Kimi's pole

Following the first two races of the 2026 Formula 1 season, we catch up with two of the sport's rising stars, Chinese GP winner for Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli, and Haas one-to-watch Ollie Bearman. With never-before-heard interviews from the series, we learn a little more about their lives on the road and at home.

As they embarked on their second year racing in the world’s fastest sport, how would they adjust to F1’s new era of cars at the opening races of the season?

F1: Back at Base is an IMG Production for the BBC.

Co-hosts & Executive Producers are Sarah Holt and Holly Samos