Welcome to Unlapped, a weekly Formula One show from ESPN. Join Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson as they geek out about F1 and the personalities behind it. Each Unlapped episode will serve both the new F1 fan and the seasoned motorhead. W
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Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari look to have a strong showing at the Miami Grand Prix, plus the defending Miami Grand Prix race winner Lando Norris looks to make it two wins in a row at Miami. Will we see more drama between Red Bull's Max Verstappen and McLaren's Oscar Piastri? Can Mercedes fight for a race win? Plus, the crew unpacks all the recent drama surrounding the new 2026 regulations changes, Colapinto Alpine rumors, and what to make of Aston Martin's start to the 2025 season. All this and more as Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, Nate Saunders, and Liz Loza break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oscar Piastri climbed to the top of the Formula 1 Drivers Championship ahead of teammate Lando Norris, will this be a title fight for the ages? What is going on with Lewis Hamilton and is Max Verstappen still a sure bet to challenge the McLaren's in 2025? All this and more as Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson talk through all the latest F1 storylines in this episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped presented by Oracle! Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders discuss the latest with Red Bull, McLaren's dominance, along with everything you need to know ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 2:46 Could Max leave Red Bull? 9:00 Does Red Bull survive without Max? 13:10 Who could Max drive for in 2026? 15:23 Can Red Bull turn things around by summer break? 18:08 Is Russell in the championship convo? 21:15 Oracle Stat of the Week 21:46 Has Oscar put Lando under pressure? 31:45 Will McLaren win both championships? 33:37 Laz's track breakdown 36:20 Will vintage Lewis return? 39:41 Is Doohan under threat? 46:01 Podium Predictions 51:25 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe, Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson take you through everything you need to know before the Japanese Grand Prix. Will Yuki hit the ground running? How will Liam react to his demotion? Plus, Guenther Steiner has a shocking prediction for the 2025 season. Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 2:09 Can Yuki 'tame' the Red Bull? 6:01 Has Red Bull sunk their own ship? 9:12 Will Liam bounce back? 15:17 Realistic expectations for Yuki 19:25 Has the perceptions of Sergio Perez changed? 20:30 Realistic expectations for Liam 21:21 Guenther predicts Oscar will be champion 23:57 Will McLaren prioritize Lando? 31:36 Suzuka track preview 33:34 Red Bull and Haas' new liveries 39:00 Can Haas score double points again?! 42:23 Has Lance silenced his critics? 47:37 Is Mercedes flying under the radar? 50:03 Can Sainz be more consistent? 54:34 Podium Predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson discuss whether or not it's time for Red Bull to demote Liam Lawson. Plus, what should be made of Ferrari's week in China? Also, is the Lando Norris Oscar Piastri rivalry heating up?! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:34 Yuki to replace Liam? 17:10 Can Ferrari recover? 24:19 Who's the better driver Lando or Oscar? 32:16 Rookie check-in 46:30 Making sense of Williams 50:05 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson are here to get you set on everything you need to know before the Chinese Grand Prix. Is Ferrari in for a disappointing season? Will McLaren be as dominant as Red Bull in 2023? Plus, how will the rookies fair in China? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2025 F1 season kicks off this weekend and we're back with Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson to give their predictions for this Formula One season! Will this be the closest season in F1 history? Can Charles Leclerc outperform his new teammate Lewis Hamilton? Are we all forgetting about Max Verstappen and Red Bull?! Drop your Hot Takes in the comments below and join as we get ready for the Australian Grand Prix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Hamilton came out of testing VERY confident, is this the year Ferrari finally ends their title drought? Are Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton the biggest threats to Mclaren and Lando Norris? Could Mercedes outperform Red Bull? And which team is the best of the rest? Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 and Drive to Survive LEGEND, Guenther Steiner, joins ESPN's Nicole Briscoe to preview the upcoming 2025 Formula One season including the continued drama around Red Bull, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner being booed at F1 75! Does Guenther think Jack Doohan can hold on to his seat? Will Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton be the fastest driver in Ferrari Red? All this and more on ESPN F1's Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson take you through the biggest headlines in Formula One during winter testing. Is Red Bull taking what happened at F1 75 too personally? How dialed in should we be on Ferrari during winter testing? Plus, is the FIA finally receiving enough pressure to walk back their stance on swearing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Unlapped crew is back with another F1 conversation. Katie George returns and chats with Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson as they dive into all things F175! Max quelled rumors of a $1 BILLION deal to Aston Martin, but do we think an exit from Red Bull is on the horizon? Did F175 live up to the hype? Plus Nicole has 1x1 convos with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc! She spills all the juicy details including Lewis new found confidence on and off the track. All this and more on another episode of Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back for 2025! This season Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are joined by a new host, Nicole Briscoe! In the first episode of the 2025 season there's really only one story dominating the headlines, Lewis Hamilton's arrival at Ferrari. Was this the perfect move at the right time for Lewis Hamilton? Can Charles Leclerc handle the arrival of the biggest name in Formula One? Nate and Laurence think it will be battled out on the track, Nicole is excited for another rivalry that reaches the levels of Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg. We don't only hit Ferrari! There's new faces on the track, and we feel really bad for Jack Doohan who needs to have the greatest rookie arrival in F1 history. The bosses aren't letting Nicole fly to London so Nate and Laurence give us all the scoop on what's going on with F175! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Bull Racing will officially move on from Sergio Perez for the 2025 F1 season and welcome Liam Lawson to race next to Max Verstappen. In this exclusive interview, ESPN F1's Nate Saunders sits down with Red Bull Racing's Team Principal, Christian Horner, to discuss everything that went in to the decision, as well as why he chose Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda for the second Red Bull Racing seat in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Liam Lawson will officially replace Sergio Perez for the 2025 F1 season. ESPN F1's Nate Saunders sits down with the new Red Bull driver to discuss the recent news, how he will approach the 2025 season, and what can we expect from a Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen combination heading into the next season of Formula One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders are here to break down everything you need to know following Abu Dhabi. What should we expect from Lewis in his first season at Ferrari? How big of a downgrade will Williams be for Carlos Sainz? Plus, we give our way too early predictions for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders discuss all the chaos around the grid ahead of the final race in Abu Dhabi. How will Red Bull restructure their team with Checo gone? What went into their decision? Plus, can McLaren win the constructors or will Ferrari take the lead in the final race? Finally, what are realistic expectations for Jack Doohan in his first race with Alpine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Liz Loza, Spencer Hall, and Dalen Cuff react to an exciting Las Vegas grand prix! Max Verstappen finishes 5th ahead of Lando Norris to secure his 4th straight drivers championship. George Russell dominates to win his 3rd ever formula 1 race, with teammate Lewis Hamilton finishing P2 to secure a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. And Carlos Sainz rounds out the podium, with Ferrari gaining more points on Constructor championship leaders McLaren. All that and more as the unlapped crew reacts to the Las Vegas grand prix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Liz Loza, Laurence Edmondson, Spencer Hall, and Dalen Cuff react to a drama filled qualifying session in Las Vegas. George Russell is the pole sitter with Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly rounding out the top 3. Max Verstappen is on the verge of his 4th straight drivers championship and he will be happy starting 1 spot ahead of his title rival Lando Norris in P5. Plus, another disaster session for Sergio Perez not making it out of Q1 and being out-qualified by both RB drivers, Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! ESPN's Liz Loza, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix live from the Vegas paddock! Will Max Verstappen clinch his 4th consecutive drivers championship? Will McLaren extend their lead in the constructors championship? How will the fight between Alpine and Haas play out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Liz Loza and Nate Saunders break down the latest news cycle from around the grid. Is Lewis officially past his prime? Where does Max stack up amongst the all-time greats? Could Colapinto have a seat in 2025? Plus, what do the departures of Wittich and Maffei mean for the F1 landscape? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! On today's episode Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders update you on both the constructors and drivers championships. What should be made of Max Verstappen's impressive drive in Brazil? Is Lando's bid for a driver's championship over? Does Alpine have real momentum? Is Checo's seat under threat? Plus, are frustrations boiling over at Mercedes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! On today's episode Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson break down Ferrari's recent run of success. Can they catch up to McLaren in the constructors?! Plus, is 'Mad Max' back? Finally, does Checo deserve to lose his seat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charles Leclerc wins the 2024 US Grand Prix! Did Lando Norris deserve to be penalized? How disappointing was today for Red Bull? Katie George, Nicole Briscoe, Spencer Hall, Dalen Cuff, and Nate Saunders break it all down on the F1 Post-Race Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Dalen Cuff, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back track side at the Circuit of the America's ahead of the United States Grand Prix! After 4 weeks off, how will the top 4 teams look with potential upgrades being added, as well as the added pressure of a sprint race weekend! Plus, what can we expect in Liam Lawson's season debut after replacing Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the season. 34 points up for grabs in what could be a pivotal race week in both the drivers and constructors championships! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the chances that Ferrari will be competing for the constructors championship in 2025? Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders break it down on Unlapped. Plus, what are realistic expectations for Liam Lawson? Is Checo's seat safe? Finally, will Alpine be up for sale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Was Singapore Daniel Ricciardo's last race in Formula One? Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson break it down on Unlapped. Plus, what is going on between Max Verstappen and the FIA? Finally, does McLaren have the constructors locked up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders are back for another episode of Unlapped ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. After an exciting race weekend in Baku, which teams are looking like the favorites heading to a tough street circuit in Singapore? Who was at fault between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez after their late race crash in Baku. Plus, is this setting up to be one of the greatest F1 seasons of all-time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Aston Martin on the road to eventual title contention after signing Adrian Newey? Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson answer this question on Unlapped! Additionally, what should be made about Toto Wolff's recent comments? Plus, will the Vegas GP be more appealing to locals? Finally, is McLaren about to pass Red Bull in the constructors?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Lawrence Stroll secure Adrian Newey? Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break this down on Unlapped. Plus, did Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri violate the ‘Papaya Rules'? Finally, did the FIA make the right decision on the front wings of McLaren & Mercedes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is this the beginning of a McLaren period of dominance? Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders answer this pivotal question on Unlapped. Plus, Sargeant is out, how will this affect Williams in 2024? Finally, what are realistic expectations for the 2025 rookies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the departure of Jonathan Wheatley, is it time to get concerned about Red Bull's infrastructure? Will Bono remaining at Mercedes have a negative impact on Lewis Hamilton? Plus, who is in the best position to win the Dutch GP? Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Carlos Sainz regret his decision to sign with Williams? Is Checo's seat officially safe for the foreseeable future? Will Ollie Oakes bring stability to Alpine? Will George Russell's disqualification significantly effect the constructors standings? Katie George and Laurence Edmondson answer all this, and more on Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did McLaren taint their amazing performance in Hungary with questionable strategy? What is going on at Red Bull? Is Mattia Binotto a good hire for Audi? Which team is best suited to perform well in Spa? Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders take you through all this and more on Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders are here to get you set for the Hungarian GP. Will Lewis Hamilton regret leaving for Ferrari? Plus, what team will Adrian Newey join? Additionally, Haas continues its engine partnership with Ferrari; is that the right call? All this, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break down an exciting result at the British GP. Lewis is finally back in the win column! Plus, is McLaren the 'what could have been' team? Also, is Liam Lawson poised to get a permanent seat on the grid? All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back with another episode of Unlapped! After a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix, who is to blame between Max and Lando after the two collided and ruined their chances at a race win. The incident helped Mercedes get their first race win since 2022 and gave the Silver Arrows a lot of momentum heading to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. Plus, after a string of poor performances from Sergio Perez, is it time for Red Bull to be concerned? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders are here to break down the upcoming Austrian GP. Also, we'll take a look back at an exciting grand prix weekend in Spain. Plus, is it farfetched to say that Lando Norris could be world champion this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George and Laurence Edmondson are here to get you set for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix. Plus, how will the F1 grid look in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George and Laurence Edmondson take you through a crazy Canadian GP. What should be made of Mercedes and McLaren's performance? Was Lewis Hamilton burned by tyre strategy? Were politics at play in the Alpine driver swap? What the heck is going on with Checo? Plus, did Daniel Ricciardo silence his doubters? All this, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back for another Unlapped ahead of the Canadian grand prix. The driver market is starting to heat up as Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon are both in the news for their racing future. What will those moves mean for Carlos Sainz? Plus, with Red Bull struggling last time out in Monaco, are they in for a similar weekend in Montreal? Can Charles Leclerc make it back to back race wins to put a bit of pressure on current WDC leader Max Verstappen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson take you through the latest headlines in Formula 1. Charles Leclerc has finally won his home race! Despite the exciting result, and entertaining first lap. Is there areas where the race can improve on Sunday? Plus, is Ocon's seat under threat? Will Carlos Sainz join Williams? Is the door to F1 shut on Andretti? All this, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson take you through the latest headlines in F1. Zak Brown claims Max could not win the WDC in a different car. Is he right?! Plus, can Charles Leclerc finally shake his demons and secure his first home race victory? Then we'll take you through the exciting news of McLaren's new Senna inspired livery and the brand new F1 arcade in Las Vegas. All this, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders take you through everything you need to know before Imola. With a Lando Norris win in Miami and a Carlos Sainz win in Australia, will we finally see more parity in the sport? Or are we in for more Red Bull dominance? Laurence will walk you through how upgrades may play a role in how we answer these questions. Check out the link to his article on this subject below! Laurence article on upgrades: https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40112185/formula-one-track-battle-catch-red-bull Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Unlapped from Miami! Katie George, Nate Saunders, Laurence Edmondson, and Spencer Hall are here to break down the latest headlines from Formula One. Including Adrian Newey's departure, Ferrari's new livery, and US Congress involvement with the Miami GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN"s Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back for another episode of Unlapped! After a dominant display in China, is this the best version of Max Verstappen we've seen yet? Is his dominance overshadowing other young drivers on the grid? Plus, we take a look at drivers and teams stock after 5 races, and whether or not the Unlapped crew is buying, holding or selling stock after an entertaining weekend in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Katie George and Nate Saunders are back for another episode of Unlapped ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. Formula 1 returns to China for the first time since 2019, and it's also the first sprint weekend of the season which should provide extra drama through the weekend. Plus, after Fernando Alonso's recent extension with Aston Martin, what does that mean for Carlos Sainz and the rest of the driver market? Will Red Bull continue to be dominant in China? Can Mercedes get some positive signs from the W15 over the weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Laurence Edmondson and Spencer Hall are back for another episode of Unlapped to recap the Japanese Grand Prix. After a boost of confidence from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, is Sergio Perez looking to return to Red Bull in 2025? How long will Carlos Sainz wait to sign with a team for 2025? Will McLaren separate themselves from Aston Martin and Mercedes as the 3rd best team on the grid? Plus, an early look at the Chinese Grand prix which is returning to the F1 calendar for the first time since 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back for another episode of Unlapped ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. After a dramatic Australian Grand Prix, can Ferrari and McLaren continue to bring the fight to Red Bull and push for a race win? Will Lando Norris get a shot at that elusive first f1 race win? Can Yuki Tsunoda make some noise at his home grand prix after a terrific start to his season? Plus, with Williams still without a spare chassis for the race weekend, how will that pressure affect the drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlapped is back for another episode after an exciting Australian Grand Prix! ESPN's Katie George, Spencer Hall and F1 insider Tim Hauraney join the show to discuss one of the biggest questions in the sport right now, where will Carlos Sainz be racing in 2025? Plus, are McLaren the clear #3 team right now? Will the Mercedes W15 be competitive this season? Christian Horner keeping tabs on Yuki Tsunoda or Carlos Sainz to replace Sergio Perez? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back for another episode of Unlapped ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Can McLaren or Ferrari challenge Red Bull? How will Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo fare at their home grand prix? Can Mercedes figure out a way to find some pace in the race? Haas the surprise team on the grid so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices