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. We’ve 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)
Is McLaren making a mistake letting Oscar and Lando race?
Is McLaren playing with fire by allowing their drivers to continue racing each other? Is Lewis Hamilton close to a breaking point with Ferrari? Could Bottas join Cadillac? Plus, who is the favorite to win in Austria? Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:45 Is McLaren making a mistake? 5:38 Is Lewis close to a breaking point with Ferrari? 11:43 Could Bottas join Cadillac? 19:00 Could Mercedes get back-to-back wins? 21:04 Race preview with Laz 23:31 Podium Predictions 27:47 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Lando's title hopes up in flames?
After a brutal DNF in Canada, is Lando Norris out of the running for WDC? Did he deserve to receive penalty points for causing a collision with his teammate? Is Fred Vasseur in the hot seat? Plus, is the Ferrari boss even really to blame for the team's troubles? Finally, Nate Saunders gives his non-spoiler review of the F1 movie. Nicole Briscoe, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:22 Is Lando out of the title hunt? 10:07 Did Lando deserve penalty points? 13:41 Did Red Bull's protest have merit? 18:02 Could George Russell join Aston Martin? 21:46 Oracle stat of the week 22:33 How impressive was Kimi's podium? 26:30 Could Fred Vasseur get fired? 36:21 South Africa and Thailand to join the grid? 40:54 Nate's non-spoiler review of the F1 movie 1:01:30 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is the pressure on for Lewis and Max in Canada?
It's race week in Canada! Are Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen under pressure heading into this weekend? Did F1 make a mistake by changing their calendar in 2026? Plus, what is going on with Aston Martin and Lance Stroll? Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson break it all down on Unlapped! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Unlapped! 1:32 Who is under more pressure: Max or Lewis? 9:03 Did F1 make a mistake with their 2026 calendar? 20:55 What is going on with Lance Stroll? 22:51 Oracle Stat of the Week 24:10 Could Max retire at the end of the season? 31:04 Can Mercedes bounce back? 33:10 Canadian GP breakdown with Laz 38:14 Podium Predictions 40:34 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Max make it to Silverstone without a ban?
Spain is officially in the rear-view mirror. Max is just one penalty point away from a one-race ban, can he avoid it? Plus, is he looking to leave Red Bull? Is Max vs. George officially one of the best rivalries in F1 history? Finally, is Oscar Piastri on his way to being champion in 2025? Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson break it all down on Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Has F1 Screwed Up the Monaco Grand Prix?
The Formula One season carries on to Barcelona. Did F1 screw up by implementing mandatory two stops? Has F1 outgrown Monaco? Will the Mercedes slump end? Has Ferrari officially bounced back? Plus, will new regulations slow McLaren down? Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson discuss it all on the latest episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did Alpine make a mistake with Colapinto?
The Formula One season carries on to Monaco. Alpine has more questions than answers following their decision to swap Jack Doohan for Franco Colapinto. Where does the French outfit go from here? Is Williams officially the feel-good story of the year? Plus, can Charles Leclerc be the second Ferrari driver EVER to win back-to-back Monaco GPs? Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson discuss it all on the latest episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How should Zak Brown manage Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri? 👀
The Formula One season heads to Italy as the a European triple head begins. McLaren team boss Zak Brown has quite the complicated situation on his hands as drivers Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri are fighting it out at the top of the Drivers Standings. Can Max Verstappen keep the pressure on the papaya duo? How will Ferrari handle being on the hot seat in at their first home race of the season? Can Lewis Hamilton bounce back after a rocky start? And WTF is going on at Alpine?! Nicole Brisco, Nate Saunders & Laurence Edmondson discuss it all on the latest episode of Unlapped. 00:00 Welcome 02:00 How does Zak Brown handle Lando vs Oscar? 13:00 WTF is going on at Alpine? 29:00 Who will drive for Cadillac in 2026? 35:30 Stat Of The Week 42:00 Imola Grand Prix Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Piastri TAKES DOWN Verstappen in Miami Madness!
Join Liz Loza, Dalen Cuff, Ryan McGee, and Nate Saunders as we break down all the action, drama, and biggest moments from the Miami Grand Prix! From standout performances to shocking surprises, including the epic battle between Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri! We’ve got all the reactions, analysis, and fan takes you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Lewis Hamilton salvage his 2025 F1 season? 👀 | ESPN F1
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
Will Lando & Oscar Have A Title Fight for The Ages?
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
Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull in 2026?! | ESPN F1
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
Will F1 still have an OVERTAKING problem at Bahrain? 🇧🇭 🤔 | ESPN F1
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Will Yuki Tsunoda TAME the Red Bull in Suzuka? | ESPN F1
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
Yuki Tsunoda REPLACING Liam Lawson? Is this the right call?! | ESPN F1
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
Did we OVERHYPE Ferrari?! 🐎 🤯 | ESPN F1
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 HOTTEST takes going into the 2025 F1 season | Unlapped
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
All Aboard the Ferrari Hype Train!! Is Lewis Hamilton the biggest threat to McLaren? | ESPN F1
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
Guenther Steiner's 2025 F1 Season Preview | ESPN F1
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
Is Red Bull being soft?! | ESPN F1 Unlapped
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
Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull? + Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can win it all in 2025!
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
Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc: Who is the #1 driver at Ferrari? | ESPN F1
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
Christian Horner Full Interview: Sergio Perez being replaced by Liam Lawson!
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 Full Interview: Lawson to race next to Max Verstappen in 2025
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
Is Toto a Secret Ferrari Fan? + 2025 Predictions | ESPN F1 Unlapped
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
🚨 Checo Perez set to leave Red Bull 🚨 | ESPN F1 Unlapped
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