How Kimi Raikkonen Pranked Becky Evans in Front of 50,000 People

Former Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen once caught out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people, according to details discussed on the Apple Podcasts episode of F1: Chequered Flag released on August 6.

F1: Chequered Flag Podcast Highlights Summer Break Discussions

According to the BBC’s F1: Chequered Flag podcast hosted by Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans, the anecdote about Raikkonen surfaced during a wider discussion looking back at the first half of the season and exploring various stories across the motorsport landscape.

The episode, titled Drifting Ferraris, Kimi Raikkonen Pranks and Supercar Collections, features Benjamin and Evans debating whether the F1 calendar should incorporate more sprint weekends, while also looking ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

During the broadcast, Evans shared her experiences of drifting an 850bhp Ferrari. The conversation also touched upon alternative driving roles for current grid members and a review of the road car collections owned by various Formula 1 drivers.

Mid-Term Reports and Previous Grand Prix Reviews

The Chequered Flag podcast feed has featured coverage of the momentum heading into the summer break. In a companion episode titled Chequered Flag Extra: Mid-Term Report, Harry Benjamin was joined by British racing driver Alice Powell and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to evaluate driver performances. Earlier coverage included deep dives into the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, where Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli held a lead in the drivers’ championship. The BBC team dissected pole positions, post-qualifying penalties, and the tactical battles involving Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen.