
Unlapped
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 29, 2024 • 40min
Bahrain GP preview: Can Mercedes or Ferrari bring the fight to Red Bull?
Welcome back to Unlapped! ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back ahead of the first grand prix of the 2024 Formula 1 season. With the season kicking off from the familiar Bahrain International circuit, will anyone be able to give Red Bull a challenge and battle for a race win? Will McLaren or Aston Martin be fighting for podiums right from the jump? And after an impressive testing session, how quick will the newly named Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 45min
Bahrain Testing: Max Dominates + Our First Impressions Ahead of the 2024 Season
ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back for another episode of unlapped! Nate and Laurence provide updates from Bahrain after the first day of pre-season testing. Plus, with Max already a second clear of the rest of the field, are we in store for another dominant season from Red Bull and Verstappen? Will the ongoing investigation of Christian Horner be a distraction for the team? Can McLaren, Mercedes or Ferrari close the gap to the defending champions, and what’s in store for other teams like Aston Martin and the Racing Bulls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 32min
Lewis Hamilton's shocking decision: Was trust lost with Mercedes and Toto Wolff?
Welcome back to Unlapped! Katie George and Laurence Edmondson discuss the fallout of Lewis Hamilton's shocking move to Ferrari. How did Toto Wolff react to the news? Can Lewis compete in a Ferrari? Plus, what's next for both Mercedes and Carlos Sainz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 17min
BREAKING NEWS: Lewis Hamilton signs with Ferrari for 2025!!
Lewis Hamilton will be saying goodbye to Mercedes in 2025. The seven time World Champion has agreed a contract with Ferrari beginning in 2025, taking the F1 world by complete surprise! Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson break down one of the biggest headlines in Formula 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2024 • 41min
Guenther Steiner reacts to Andretti F1 bid denial + his pick for the 2 best drivers
Welcome back to Unlapped with special guest Guenther Steiner! ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson sit down with the former Haas team principal after his sudden departure from the team. What does he think of Andretti's most recent bid being rejected? What has he been up to since leaving Haas? Does he think Red Bull's dominance will come to an end? Plus, who are his favorite drivers on the grid?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 • 46min
Should Red Bull be able to own two teams in F1?
UNLAPPED is back for 2024! ESPN F1's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into Zak Brown's comments on Red Bull's partnership with Visa Cash App RB, along with the team's "V-CARB" name change. Charles Leclerc extends his Ferrari contract beyond 2024, and Madrid will replace Barcelona in the F1 calendar starting in 2026. Plus, what do these changes mean as we see a stronger presence of street tracks in F1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 36min
What's next for Guenther Steiner? + Can anyone catch Red Bull in 2024?
UNLAPPED is back for 2024! ESPN F1's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into the Guenther Steiner news and the future of Haas in F1. Toto Wolff extends his Mercedes contract, and can anyone catch Red Bull in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 29min
2023 Season Review: Max Verstappen's Dominance, Alonso, Albon and Piastri Impress
Welcome back to Unlapped!! ESPN's Laurence Edmondson, Nate Saunders and Spencer Hall are here for a special season review after an exciting 2023 formula 1 season. Red Bull had one of the most dominant seasons in F1 history, but could that be a problem going forward for the sport? Can Mercedes or Ferrari make big strides after their 2023 seasons to compete with Red Bull? Will McLaren keep the momentum going after a strong second half from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Plus, how Daniel Ricciardo will be looking to impress early in 2024 with all eyes on Sergio Perez and how he will start after an up and down season for the Mexican driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 23min
Max Verstappen wins an exciting Las Vegas Grand Prix + Perez/Leclerc epic battle
ESPN's Gary Striewski, Nicole Briscoe, Spencer Hall, Dalen Cuff, and Nate Saunders react to an exciting Las Vegas Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won his 18th race of the season, and Red Bull for the first time locked in a 1-2 finish in the driver standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2023 • 51min
Does Mercedes Have Any Hope of Competing with Red Bull in 2024? 2025?
Welcome back to Unlapped! On today's episode, Katie George and Laurence Edmondson reflect on an exciting São Paulo Grand Prix, and whether Mercedes have hope going into next season against the dominant Red Bull. Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez gave us one of the best moments of the season with their epic final lap battle for third place, plus the bad luck continues for Charles Leclerc and Ferrari. Unlapped's Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson also sat down with actor Keanu Reeves and former F1 world champion Jenson Button to discuss their new F1 documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices