

Unlapped
ESPN, Katie George, Nate Saunders, Laurence Edmondson
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. 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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Nov 4, 2025 • 52min
Pressure Shifts to McLaren & Norris in Brazil 🔥 | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! ESPN's Nicole Briscoe and Nate Saunders get you ready for everything you need to know ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. Is Max Verstappen in striking distance to turn this championship on its head in Brazil? Is Lando Norris for the pressure of leading the world drivers championship? Can Oscar Piastri re-take control of the championship with only 4 racing weekends left in the season? Plus, which teams or drivers are under pressure heading into the final races of the year.
00:00 - Intro and Welcome In
00:50 - Charles Leclerc is engaged!
04:05 - Can Oscar Piastri re-gain control of championship
12:40 - Max in prime position for title push in Brazil?
16:50 - Will McLaren drivers handle the pressure?
21:50 - Lando Norris' championship to lose?
24:45 - Weather a factor
26:50 - History at Interlagos
29:56 - Bortoleto first home grand prix
33:15 - What to expect from Ferrari
39:44 - Drivers or teams under most pressure
44:26 - Podium Predictions!
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Oct 28, 2025 • 52min
Lando Norris Takes F1 Championship Lead with DOMINATING Mexico Win
Welcome back to Unlapped! ESPN's Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson recap all the action from the Mexican Grand Prix. A dominant drive saw McLaren's Lando Norris take the championship lead by a point, but should he be the title favorite? Is Oscar Piastri starting to feel the pressure with only 4 races left in the season? Plus, is Red Bull's Max Verstappen still a factor in this championship?
00:00 - Intro and Welcome In
02:22 - Lando Norris dominates in Mexico
11:25 - Lando embracing Villain role?
15:25 - Pressure mounting for Oscar Piastri?
20:18 - What was the FIA doing? VSC Last Lap?
31:42 - Max Verstappen still a factor in the championship?
35:33 - Red Bull in a better spot for title push than McLaren?
37:55 - Haas and Ollie Bearman impress!
41:44 - George Russell goes undercover!
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Oct 24, 2025 • 30min
A Conversation with Emily Prazer, President of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Nicole Briscoe is joined by Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer and President of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Together, they explore the development, construction, and execution of the Las Vegas Grand Prix — from its debut season to the upcoming 2025 race. What lessons have been learned? How has the event evolved year over year? And what can F1 fans expect as we head into the third year of one of the biggest spectacles on the Formula One calendar?
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Oct 20, 2025 • 30min
Max Verstappen DOMINATES 🏆 Should McLaren be concerned? | U.S. Grand Prix Post Show
Liz Loza, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson react to an exciting United States Grand Prix! Max Verstappen wins in convincing fashion, putting even more pressure on title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Charles Leclerc continued his strong weekend, getting his Ferrari on the podium. Can Oscar Piastri bounce back? Tune in for the latest reactions!
(00:00) Intro and Welcome In
(01:10) Max Verstappen wins US Grand Prix
(07:38) Carlos Sainz DNF
(10:18) Charles Leclerc and Ferrari strategy
(12:18) Lando Norris and track limits
(13:27) McLaren managing their drivers
(15:05) Can Lando win the WDC?(
15:50) Oscar Piastri's weekend
(17:35) Ferrari gaining on Mercedes
(20:20) Who's under pressure in Mexico City?
(24:06) Favorite moment from the weekend
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Oct 17, 2025 • 35min
Will McLaren enforce "Papaya Rules" in Austin?! 👀 | ESPN F1
Welcome to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders, Liz Loza and Laurence Edmondson are in the paddock breaking down all the latest news and storylines heading into the United States Grand Prix. How will McLaren punish Lando Norris? Is Christian Horner making a return to F1 at Ferrari? And how long will George Russell stay at Mercedes after 2026? All this and more on this episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
🔥The Championship Fight Between Norris & Piastri HEATS UP! 🔥
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss the ongoing title fight between the two McLaren drivers. Are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finally free to race each other? Did Carlos Sainz have some fair criticisms about the Singapore broadcast? Plus, will Christian Horner be back on the grid soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2025 • 35min
Verstappen, Norris or Piastri – Who's Feeling the Championship Pressure Most?
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson discuss the ensuing title race between Verstappen, Norris, and Piastri. Plus, who has the edge between Mercedes and Ferrari? Finally, who should you keep your eye on in Singapore?
Time Codes:
0:00 - Welcome to Unlapped!
3:38 - Who is under the most pressure: Verstappen, Norris, or Piastri?
5:03 - Will McLaren win the Constructors' in Singapore?
5:49 - Who has the edge: Mercedes or Ferrari?
7:15 - Remembering Roscoe
9:50 - Stat of the Week
10:28 - Is Max cursed in Singapore?
13:32 - Singapore Race Preview
27:22 - Podium Predictions
29:59 - Thanks for watching!
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Sep 23, 2025 • 50min
Is Max Verstappen Still in the Title Fight? 👀🏆 | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! On today's episode, ESPN's Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson break down all the action for a wild race weekend in Baku. Max Verstappen completed another grand slam in his racing career by qualifying on pole, finishing with the fastest lap time, and capping it all off with a dominant race win. Is McLaren starting to feel the pressure? Carlos Sainz claimed his first podium as a Williams driver, as the spaniard celebrated being back on the podium for the first time since last season. Plus, with Christian Horner officially leaving the Red Bull company, when will we see him back in Formula 1?
00:00-01:49 Intro and Welcome In
01:49-02:45 Biggest Takeaway from Baku
02:45-13:10 Max Verstappen still in the title fight?
13:10-18:30 McLaren starting to feel the pressure?
18:30-19:55 Stat of the week!
19:55-31:10 Carlos Sainz claims first podium with Williams
31:10-38:11 Other takeaways from Baku
38:11-46:40 Christian Horner officially leaves Red Bull company
46:40-47:38 Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2025 • 58min
Is It Smart for Oscar Piastri to Back McLaren Success Amid Title Fight? | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! ESPN's Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson breakdown the recent comments from McLaren's Oscar Piastri following a controversial team decision last race at Monza. With F1's recent announcement of new sprint race locations for 2026, should F1 be embracing more sprint races? Plus, can Yuki Tsunoda or Kimi Antonelli deliver a strong weekend in Baku with the pressure building on both drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Are McLaren playing favorites with Lando & Oscar?! | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss the latest around the grid following Monza. Are McLaren prioritizing one of their two drivers? Has Antonelli's recent struggles taken a toll on Mercedes? Could Ollie Bearman suffer a race ban? Plus, Nate & Laz hit the driver market in "stock watch". All this and more on Unlapped!
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Time Codes:
0:00 Welcome to Unlapped!
1:37 Is McLaren playing favorites?
8:19 How should McLaren manage their drivers?
17:46 Did Lando change the view of the title race?
21:10 Should Mercedes be concerned about Kimi?
30:32 Would an Ollie one race ban hurt Haas?
38:10 Oracle stat of the week
38:29 Is Max back to being a victory contender?
44:23 Driver stock watch
57:04 Nate Hikes Ben Nevis + Thanks for watching!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


