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Unlapped

ESPN, Katie George, Nate Saunders, Laurence Edmondsonwww.espn.com
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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Episodes

What's going on with Lewis Hamilton's contract?!

Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson break down the contract negotiations between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Which driver is at risk of losing their seat? Plus all the latest news from around Formula 1 and what a timeline would look like with Christian Horner at Ferrari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 08, 202346 min

Is it time for Aston Martin to move on from Lance Stroll? + Spanish GP Preview

Katie George and Nate Saunders dive into all the latest F1 news. Is it time for Aston Martin to find Fernando Alonso a new teammate? McLaren sign Rob Marshall, is this the next step for Lando Norris? Plus, a Spanish Grand Prix preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 202340 min

Lewis Hamilton's time coming to an end at Mercedes?

ESPNs Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back ahead of the famous Monaco Grand Prix. After the cancellation at Imola, whats next for certain teams and the upgrades they had planned? Is Lewis Hamilton eyeing a shock move to Ferrari? Can Charles Leclerc finally find magic at his home grand prix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 202355 min

BREAKING NEWS: Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will NOT go ahead

This weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Italy, will not go ahead after extreme weather resulted in flooding in the local area, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson have all the latest details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 20237 min

Major flooding in Imola + Should the FIA step in and curb Red Bull dominance?

Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back from the Miami Grand Prix and are getting you geared up for the triple-header in Europe. What does the severe weather mean for the weekend of racing action? Should the FIA curb Red Bulls dominance and does Lewis agree? Plus, a look ahead to some of the teams who have to bounce back at Imola this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202343 min

Max F$@!ng Verstappen! Miami Grand Prix Post-Race Discussion

Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are joined by Spencer Hall on location at the Miami Grand Prix to break down all the weekends action. Max Verstappen has forced Katie to let it all out, how great of a movie is Deep Blue Sea? And will we see the Miami Grand Prix turn into a night race?! All this and more on this episode of Unlapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 202329 min

Is the Perez vs. Verstappen title race legit or overhyped?

ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson at 2023 Miami Grand Prix ahead of Sundays race. Are we overhyping a Perez vs. Verstappen title race or is it actually on this year? Can Ferrari stay on the podium after a solid weekend in Baku? Aston Martin or Mercedes who needs a big weekend in Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202327 min

Is the new F1 sprint format a good idea? + Fernando Alonso & Taylor Swift?!+ Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson discuss how the new Formula 1 sprint format will change the grand prix weekend. Is it good for racing? Will there be carnage in Baku? Christian Horner claims several teams have broken the cost cap, should we believe him? And is Fernando Alonso REALLY dating Taylor Swift or is he the best troll out there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 202347 min

Could Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso end up being F1 teammates again?

ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson are back with another episode of Unlapped. The crew reflects on interviewing Haas team principal Guenther Steiner and whether they're fans of this time off early in the F1 calendar. Plus, could we see Hamilton and Alonso end up as teammates again after Alonso's recent comments? Should Ferrari and Carlos Sainz still be upset over Australian GP chaos? Where could we see Daniel Ricciardo back on the grid potentially in 2024? Learn more about...

Apr 19, 202348 min

Guenther Steiner talks Haas, Red Bull and the future of F1

ESPN's Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson sit down with Haas Team Principal and Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner. Guenther talks about Haas’ strong start the 2023 season and how his veteran driver pairing has worked out well so far. Plus, a look into the process of putting out his first book titled “Surviving the Drive” which goes into detail on the struggles of the team in last year’s season and how much of a toll it took on himself and the team. Learn more about your ad c...

Apr 14, 202356 min

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

Apr 06, 20231 hr 1 min

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

Mar 31, 202353 min

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

Mar 23, 202350 min

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

Mar 16, 202339 min

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

Mar 09, 202352 min

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

Mar 02, 202352 min

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

Feb 23, 202350 min

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

Feb 17, 202348 min

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

Feb 10, 202341 min

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

Feb 06, 202345 min

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

Jan 25, 202351 min

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

Jan 18, 20231 hr 8 min

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

Jan 11, 20231 hr 24 min

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

Dec 08, 20221 hr 33 min

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

Nov 16, 20221 hr 4 min

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

Nov 09, 202247 min

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

Oct 26, 202240 min

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

Oct 11, 202248 min

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

Oct 06, 202252 min
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