Unlapped

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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