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)
Verstappen and Red Bull are SO FAST drivers think they're sandbagging!?
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and F1 journalist Chris Medland reflect on a wild Australian Grand Prix and what to make of Red Bull's dominance. Are Red Bull holding back their true pace? Could this season have started any worse for Charles Leclerc and Ferrari? Plus, who's in the doghouse after a mayhem filled Australian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Hamilton & Mercedes could be years away from Red Bull
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson take a closer look at gap between Mercedes and Red Bull. Will it be 6 months or years before they can close the gap? Can Alonso keep up this performance all year long? Plus, a look ahead to this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Aston Martin & Fernando Alonso the 2nd best team on the F1 grid?
ESPN'S Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders welcome in Toni Cowan-Brown to discuss all the action from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. WTF were the FIA doing? Are Aston Martin the 2nd fastest team on the grid. What's next for Ferrari? And who is in the doghouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Charles Leclerc leave Ferrari? + Will Mercedes bounce back in Saudi Arabia?
Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into all the F1 news from the week, is it time for Charles Leclerc to start looking at other teams? Is Lewis Hamilton done with Mercedes? Will we ever get a London Grand Prix and what will go down at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is happening with Mercedes & Lewis Hamilton?!
ESPN's Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders look back at the Bahrain Grand Prix. What is happening to Mercedes? Will Lewis Hamilton win another race EVER?! Can Red Bull be stopped and all aboard the Fernando Alonso hype train! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should we believe the Fernando Alonso hype? + What happened to McLaren?! + Bahrain Predictions
The first race week of the 2023 F1 season is here and Katie, Nate, and Laurence dive into all the news coming out of testing in Bahrain. Can anyone stop Red Bull? Is Fernando Alonso a dark horse for the Drivers Championship? What happened to McLaren and will Lando already be looking at new teams? Plus, our Bahrain predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does Drive to Survive live up to the hype?
Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders break down the first five episodes of the newest season of Drive to Survive. Is it accurate, what really went down plus, some of their favorite moments and characters from season 5 of Netflix’s F1 show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How long until Lewis Hamilton steps back from F1?
Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders break down recent comments from Lewis Hamilton, squash rumors of a Mercedes "misfire" and explain why Ferrari set the bar for car launches. Plus Drive To Survive is only one week away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who has the best livery? + Red Bull Launch Recap + Ben Sulayem steps back
Katie, Laurence and Nate are back from the Red Bull Launch in New York City, they will give their thoughts on the day and reflect on their time with Daniel Ricciardo. Who has the best car livery so far? And how will things change with Ben Sulayem stepping back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daniel Ricciardo joins the show from the Red Bull Season Launch!
Daniel Ricciardo joins Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson as all four sit down at the Red Bull Season Launch to discuss Daniel's future with the team, the new partnership with Ford, who invented autographs? And why Josh Allen is Daniel's ultimate man crush. All this and more on this special episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Formula One sends letter to FIA! + F1 bid worth $20 Billion? + Helmet cameras forever
Katie George returns from vacation and welcomes in Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson to sink their teeth into all the recent F1 news. A 20 billion dollar bid for Formula One, and the response from the FIA and the teams. Will F1 be sold in the future? How much is it really worth? Will the FIA have a say? Laurence's favorite Helmet cameras are here to stay, and whatever happened to the COTA sound guy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is James Vowles a good fit for Williams? + Miami Grand Prix Changes + $30,000 F1-75 Replica
On this episode of Unlapped, Tyler Denning hosts Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson as they dive into the recent F1 2023 Calendar, Williams announcing James Vowles as team Principal, How epic will the Red Bull season launch be in New York City? The Miami Grand Prix makes big changes! And where will Laurence store his $30,000 Ferrari F1-75 replica? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andretti & Cadillac good for F1? + FIA Ban + Caesars $5,000,000 F1 Experience
On this episode of Unlapped, Toni Cowan-Brown joins the team as they take a deeper dive in to the recent F1 bid from Andretti and General Motors, the recent FIA ban on religious and political statements plus an announcement from Caesars that they will be selling a $5,000,000 experience for Las Vegas in November! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022 F1 Season Recap + What should we expect from F1 teams in 2023?
The crew welcome in ex driver James Hinchcliffe to recap each F1 teams' performance in the 2022 Formula One season. They look ahead at what we should expect in 2023 plus a few end of season awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Verstappen vs Sergio Perez + Is Abu Dhabi Mattia Binotto's last race? + Grand Prix Preview
On this episode of Unlapped Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson react to all the Red Bull drama coming out of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Can Red Bull stop Max Verstappen? The gang talk about the recent rumors that Mattia Binotto is out at Ferrari. McLaren will go into 2023 without a completed wind tunnel and an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Las Vegas Launch Event + Daniel Ricciardo to Mercedes? + Brazil Grand Prix Preview
Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into the Las Vegas Launch event, ticket prices and their expectations for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Is there a Red Bull leak?! Nate updates us on the rumors that Daniel Ricciardo is heading to Mercedes as a reserve driver. And a quick Brazil Grand Prix preview with some crazy predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did the FIA punish Red Bull enough? + Verstappen breaks records in Mexico + Alonso throws shade
On this episode of Unlapped, Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into the punishment handed down to Red Bull by the FIA, is it worth the risk for future teams? Max Verstappen vs Sky Sports, and a full breakdown of the Mexican Grand Prix...well the exciting parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A record-breaking US Grand Prix Recap + Logan Sargeant + Mexico GP Preview
Katie George and Laurence Edmondson recap a record-breaking weekend at the United States Grand Prix. Who's to blame? George Russell or Carlos Sainz? Is Max Verstappen unstoppable? And did we see the best drive from Lewis Hamilton? Plus an American driver in F1 in 2023 and a look ahead to the Mexico Grand Prix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Verstappen wins 2nd world championship + Gasly’s near-miss + Budget cap findings
On this episode of Unlapped, Katie George and Nate Saunders discuss Max Verstappen’s world championship win in Japan. Plus, the guys speak about Pierre Gasly’s near-miss with the tractor, the FIA’s budget findings and the latest movers in the F1 driver market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Budget Cap Chat + 5 More Years Of Lewis + Japanese GP Preview
On this episode of Unlapped, Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss the controversy surrounding the budget cap and whether Max Verstappen could be stripped of his maiden title. Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton could stay in F1 for another 5-years, the team discuss whether they think this will happen. Plus, all the permutations for Max winning the title this week at the Japanese Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 F1 Calendar Reaction + Driver Market Discussion + Singapore GP Preview
On this episode of Unlapped, Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson give their thoughts on the recent F1 2023 calendar release and discuss whether 24 races and 6 sprint races is a good idea. The driver market is heating up and the team give their thoughts on who falls where, and it's been three weeks without any race action! The team will dive into this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Max Verstappen hitting Michael Schumacher levels already? + Monza Recap + Hulkenberg to Haas?
On this episode of Unlapped Katie George and Laurence Edmondson break down another impressive performance by Max Verstappen. Are we seeing him hit the levels of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton in their prime? The crew dives into all the action in Monza and debate if the FIA should have handled things differently. Plus, there are still plenty of seats open in 2023, who will fall where? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the FIA make an exception for Colton Herta? Is the Tsunoda conspiracy real?!
On this episode of Unlapped Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss whether the FIA should make an exception for Indy car driver, Colton Herta, and allow him to race in F1 in 2023. Plus, a deep dive into the Dutch Grand Prix, how close was Mercedes from winning the race? Should the Ferrari "wheel guy" be thrown in the doghouse? And is the Yuki Tsunoda conspiracy real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Max Verstappen human? What's next for Piastri? Plus, a look ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix.
On this episode of Unlapped Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive in to the latest F1 news, recap the Belgian Grand Prix and ask the important question, "Is Max Verstappen human?" plus a look ahead to what to expect this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
McLaren say goodbye to Daniel Ricciardo, Belgian GP Preview and will we see Spa in 2023?
On this episode of Unlapped Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson react to McLaren announcing Daniel Ricciardo's departure at the end of the year. What is next for Ricciardo? How will the rest of his season shake out? They look at new rules heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, will Mercedes inch closer to Ferrari and Red Bull? Plus, why F1 needs to be careful when considering removing Spa from the 2023 race calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices