

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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Sep 2, 2025 • 55min
Is Isack Hadjar The NEXT BIG THING in Racing? 🔥 | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson discuss the latest around the grid. What does Isack Hadjar's thrilling performance in Zandvoort mean for his career? Is the title race over after Lando's DNF? Plus, what are realistic expectations for Ferrari in Monza?
Time Codes:
0:00 Welcome to Unlapped!
3:32 Is Hadjar a star in the making?
9:33 Could Hadjar get promoted to Red Bull?
15:12 Are Lando's title dreams over?
22:53 Was Sainz's penalty unfair?
27:11 Ferrari's disaster weekend
35:00 Monza Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2025 • 53min
Did Cadillac Make the Right Choice With Bottas & Perez? | Unlapped
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Laurence Edmondson are back ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Cadillac officially announced their anticipated driver lineup for the 2026 season with Valterri Bottas and Sergio Perez set to represent Cadillac in their very first season in Formula 1. Plus, how will Max Verstappen perform at his home grand prix? Can Ferrari or Mercedes impress with a strong result? All this and more on Unlapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Is Sauber the feel good story of F1 this season?
Welcome back to Unlapped! Nicole Briscoe and Nate Saunders discuss the latest around the grid during the summer break. Who is the biggest surprise of the season? Who has disappointed the most? Plus, will Ferrari bounce back in the second half of the season? Finally, Nate and Nicole rank the drivers and bring some bold predictions. All this and more on Unlapped!
Time Codes:
0:00 Welcome to Unlapped!
2:28 Who is the biggest surprise?
10:46 Who is the biggest disappointment?
18:15 Who will be the breakout team after the break?
21:48 Oracle stat of the week
22:35 Is Charles in for a strong two races?
29:10 Reviewing Nate's preseason predictions
35:49 Ranking the drivers in 2025
52:03 Bold predictions
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Aug 6, 2025 • 59min
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?
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Jul 29, 2025 • 45min
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
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Jul 22, 2025 • 35min
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

Jul 22, 2025 • 45min
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
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Jul 16, 2025 • 48min
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

Jul 9, 2025 • 47min
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
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Jul 2, 2025 • 43min
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