Unlapped
ESPN, Katie George, Nate Saunders, Laurence Edmondson
Last episode 6 months agoWelcome 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. Weβve got nerdy race analysis, driver interviews, special guests, and heated debates. Unlapped is your one stop shop for all things F1.
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Episodes (157)
The REAL Reason Lewis Hamilton is Struggling This Season
This week on Unlapped, ESPN's Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson break down the biggest questions heading into the Formula 1 summer break. Can Lewis Hamilton figure it out at Ferrari? Will McLaren continue to properly manage Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as the title fight heats up? Can Yuki Tsunoda start delivering strong results again for Red Bull? Is Gabriel Bortoleto or Kimi Antonelli the rookie of the year so far? Plus, the guys answer your questions from the ESPN F1 instagram account! 00:00-00:40 Welcome! 00:40-02:50 How was Hungary/Nate's Stag Party 02:50-03:40 Biggest Questions heading into Summer break 03:40-16:15 Why is Lewis Hamilton struggling this season? 16:15-22:45 Making sense of Charles Leclercs' weekend 22:45-28:22 McLaren 1-2 at Hungary and how they've managed it 28:22-32:00 Who wins the WDC this season? 32:00-32:46 Stat of the week! 32:46-38:03 Yuki Tsunodas' future at Red Bull in doubt? 38:03-51:03 Answering your questions from ESPN F1 account! 51:03-54:57 Who has been the rookie of the year so far? 54:57-55:54 What do you eat for breakfast? 55:54-56:35 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Max Verstappen spend the rest of his career at Red Bull?
Is Max Verstappen here to stay at Red Bull? Should Mercedes be in panic mode with the recent struggles that Kimi Antonelli has shown in recent weeks? Could Christian Horner find himself back in F1 next year? Is Lewis Hamilton part of the problem at Ferrari? Plus, is it do or die for Lando Norris in Hungary? Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 2:35 Were Max leaving Red Bull rumors overblown? 10:03 Is Christian Horner "salty" about his exit? 13:34 How panicked should Mercedes be? 17:03 What should be made of Ferrari? 23:55 Did McLaren favor Lando in Spa? 30:12 Stat of the Week 30:50 How impressive is Oscar's points streak? 32:37 How crucial is winning Hungary for Lando? 34:48 Track breakdown with Laz 37:16 Podium Predictions 40:42 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F2 Star Jak Crawford Eyes F1 Seat
Formula 2 star Jak Crawford joins Nate Saundes to discuss his career so far, the current F2 season, his favorite drivers, and his bid for a seat in F1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Laurent Mekies be a GAME CHANGER?
Will Laurent Mekies make an immediate impact for Red Bull? Will it be another McLaren 1-2 in Belgium? Finally, what are realistic expectations for Yuki Tsunoda for the remainder of the season? Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson break it down. Plus, Nate Saunders talks with F2 driver Jak Crawford. All this, and more on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 2:06 Changes at Red Bull 8:03 Will there be a new Belgian GP winner? 9:28 Track Breakdown with Laz 13:23 Teams/Drivers to look out for in Spa 16:07 Which McLaren driver has the edge? 17:58 Realistic expectations for Yuki 23:57 Jak Crawford joins the show! 36:42 Podium predictions 40:59 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Verstappen Stay At Red Bull? Or Jump For Mercedes?
Rumors are swirling after social media discovered Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff's Yachts ended up in a similar spot off the coast of Italy, did the two have a secret meeting to discuss the driver's future? Will Verstappen stay at Red Bull after the Christian Horner firing? Or will Toto Wolff make him a Mercedes driver before the 2026 season begins. Plus, what does Red Bull's future look like with Laurent Mekies at the helm, and what will he mean for the programs young drivers as well as for Yuki Tsunoda. Will Cadillac go with a Bottas and Perez lineup for 2026 or will there be a surprise name that emerges? Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian Horner FIRED! What's next for Red Bull?
Red Bull just shocked the F1 world by firing Christian Horner! What went into the decision? What's next for Horner? What's next for Red Bull? Plus, Nico Hulkenberg has finally made his way to the podium! Is this the feel-good story of the season? Nicole Briscoe and Nate Saunders break it down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 00:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 00:47 Christian Horner fired 34:29 Oracle stat of the week 37:10 Nico Hulkenberg gets his first podium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Norris & Piastri Fight HEATING Up Ahead of Silverstone
As the title race starts to take shape, are we officially in the era of a McLaren cold war? After a disappointing result for Max in Austria, what does the rest of 2025 look like for the defending champion? Plus, what are realistic expectations for Lewis Hamilton in Silverstone? Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:51 Are the "Papaya Wars" officially on? 17:13 Is Max checked out in 2025? 20:19 What is going with George? 26:52 Oracle Stat of the Week 27:22 Expectations for Lewis in Silverstone 28:56 Race Preview 34:57 Could Bottas join Alpine 36:47 Podium Predictions 39:30 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices