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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

F1 Drama: Could Max Verstappen actually leave Red Bull for Mercedes? | ESPN F1 Unlapped

ESPN'S Katie George and Laurence Edmondson are back for another episode of Unlapped to break down all the chaos going on off track. What should we make of the circumstances surrounding Christian Horner? Could Max Verstappen actually join Mercedes? Could Alpine lose both of their drivers at the end of this season? Plus, what is going on with FIA president Ben Saluyem? Katie and Laurence answer all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 202440 min

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix preview: Can Mercedes & Ferrari find their form? | ESPN F1 UNLAPPED

ESPN'S Katie George and Laurence Edmondson are back for another episode of Unlapped to preview the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Can anyone catch Max Verstappen and Red Bull? Will Sergio Perez be able to challenge his teammate for a race win? Can Mercedes or Ferrari get into the fight for a win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 202432 min

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 a...

Feb 29, 202440 min

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 s...

Feb 21, 202445 min

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 01, 202432 min

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

Feb 01, 202417 min

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 31, 202441 min

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 25, 202446 min

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

Jan 15, 202436 min

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...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 29 min

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 21, 202323 min

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 F...

Nov 09, 202351 min

Who Will be Racing at Red Bull in 2024? + Can Mercedes Win in São Paulo?

Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix from Brazil. After a catastrophic race at his home grand prix in Mexico, what did the opening lap incident mean for Sergio Perez and his racing future with Red Bull. Last year in São Paulo it was a very strong weekend for the Mercedes team, the crew breaks down if it will be a race where we can expect similar results from the silver arrows. Can Daniel Ricciardo continue his strong run of form after his...

Nov 02, 202342 min

Do Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko Come as a Package at Red Bull?

Tyler Denning, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. With Sergio Perez's poor run of form recently, is his seat at Red Bull in 2024 in jeopardy? Can Lewis Hamilton catch Perez in the drivers’ standings for P2? The crew also reacts to the news of Max Verstappen potentially leaving if Helmut Marko were to be let go. Plus, with this year being one of the strongest driver grids in recent memory, do we need even more teams in formula on...

Oct 19, 202351 min

Did F1 Push the Limits Too Far in Qatar?

Katie George, Nate Saunders, and Laurence Edmondson are back after an exciting Qatar Grand prix. Max Verstappen clinched his 3rd straight driver’s world championship after the sprint race on Saturday, Nate shares how the celebrations unfolded from Qatar. Laurence breaks down what Sergio Perez must do to ease the nerves of the Red Bull team with 5 races remaining in the season. Plus, could we possibly see 12 teams on the grid in formula one soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Oct 12, 202348 min

Verstappen ready to clinch 3rd championship + Andretti team closer to joining F1

Katie George and Nate Saunders are back ahead of the Qatar Grand prix. Max Verstappen is on the doorstep of clinching his 3rd straight drivers’ championship, but will he do so in the sprint race on a Saturday? Michael Andretti’s hopes of joining the F1 grid soon receives a boost of confidence after the FIA approved of the teams bid to join. Will McLaren keep up their strong form and challenge Red Bull for a race win? Who will come out on top between the two teams battling for P2 in the construct...

Oct 05, 202342 min

Red Bull are 2023 Champions, Most Dominant F1 Season Ever?

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back after an exciting Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull are 2023 Constructors’ Champions after a dominant season, is this the most dominant year from an F1 team we have ever seen? Can McLaren sustain their impressive form after a double podium at Suzuka, including Oscar Piastri picking up his first ever podium. Plus, the race for P2 in the constructors’ standings is heating up as Ferrari continues to catch Mercedes with only 6 races left in th...

Sep 28, 202347 min

Will Red Bull Bounce Back at Suzuka? Can Ferrari go back-to-back?

Katie George, Tyler Denning, and Nate Saunders are back ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. An intense Singapore Grand prix made for great storylines up and down the grid, as well as Red Bull finally being denied a race win. Oscar Piastri will be at McLaren after signing an extension with the team through 2026, how will that affect McLaren's plans? Will Liam Lawson or Logan Sargeant be on the grid in 2024? Plus, the crew previews the Japanese Grand Prix and debate whether they see Red Bull bouncin...

Sep 20, 202348 min

Singapore Grand Prix preview: Will Red Bull keep the streak going?

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back to preview a pivotal Grand Prix in Singapore. A new track layout has been introduced in the last sector, how will that affect the drivers physically and strategically? Helmut Marko believes with a victory in Singapore, Red Bull can win every race this year. Can Max or Checo to get the job done in Southeast Asia? Plus, silly season is upon us, with only three seats remaining for 2024 how will things shake up? Learn more about your ad ch...

Sep 14, 202342 min

Max makes history at Monza, but Ferrari steals the show

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back after an exciting race from Monza. Max Verstappen made history with his 10th consecutive race win, however some people on the gird weren't too impressed with the record. Ferrari at their home grand prix did not disappoint with an exciting race to the end between Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, something to build on for Ferrari? Plus, an update on the status of Daniel Ricciardo and when we might possibly see him return. Learn more abo...

Sep 07, 202339 min

Max Verstappen one win away from F1 immortality

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Max Verstappen is on the doorstep of history being one win away from the all-time consecutive race win record, the crew breaks down how impressive this run from Max has been. Can Mercedes or McLaren shock everyone with a strong weekend? Plus, can Ferrari find some magic at their home grand prix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 202352 min

Max Verstappen Chasing History at Zandvoort + Ferrari Getting Closer

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson, and Nate Saunders are back ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort following the Formula one seasons summer break. Max Verstappen could tie Sebastian Vettel's consecutive race win's record with a win at his home grand prix, but how much would that record mean to Max in a record-breaking season? Can Alpine turn around their season after a tough start? And what do Ferrari and Charles Leclerc have to do to keep fighting for podiums in a competitive year behind t...

Aug 23, 202343 min

A Conversation with Christian Horner: Breaking Records & Breaking Trophies

The F1 season is in summer break, Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders caught up with Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner. They dive into the rise to domination from Red Bull, who received the bill for the broken trophies? Where does Max Verstappen fall on the GOAT list? And what is Christian Horners favorite Spice Girls song? All this and more on in this in depth conversation with Christian Horner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 03, 202352 min

The Greatest Red Bull Team EVER?! + Belgian Grand Prix Preview

Red Bull continue to dominate the 2023 F1 season after their 12th straight win in Hungary. Is this the greatest Red Bull team we have ever seen in the sport? A child breaks the news that Lewis Hamilton is signing a 2-year extension, and a BIG announcement from the F1 Academy. Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders break down all the news plus get you ready for what looks like a wet weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 5 min

Two New Teams Joining The F1 Grid?! + Hungary GP Preview

It's race week! Daniel Ricciardo is back on the grid & Red Bull claim to be two tenths faster! There are so many storylines to dive into for this weekend. Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders will address the news around new teams joining the grid, the rumors around THREE teams breaking the 2022 cost cap, as well as a full Hungarian Grand Prix preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202354 min

Is it F1 Silly Season Already?!

The rumors have been flying all over socials since Alpha Tauri replaced Nyck De Vries with Daniel Ricciardo. Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders dive deep into Daniel Ricciardo's return to F1, Lando Norris to Ferrari...or is it Red Bull? As well as all the other driver rumors hitting social media over the past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202355 min

2024 F1 Calendar Revealed! + Silverstone Grand Prix Preview

Katie George, Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders dive into the 2024 Formula 1 season after the new race calendar dropped. Is 24 races too many races? Will we see more Grand Prix's switch to Saturdays? Plus, a full British Grand Prix preview as F1 heads to Silverstone this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 05, 202357 min

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Join F1! + Austrian Grand Prix Preview

ESPN's Katie George and Laurence Edmondson dive into all the latest headlines surrounding Formula one, including Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recently joining Alpines ownership. What to make of Helmut Markos recent comments regarding Christian Horner and his thoughts on rookie driver Nyck De Vries. Plus, who's in line to have a mega weekend in the Alps at the Austrian Grand Prix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202348 min

Will Max Verstappen surpass Lewis Hamilton's all time win record?

It was a record setting weekend for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Can Max surpass Lewis Hamilton's all time win record? Katie George, Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson dive into the F1 GOAT conversation, recap the weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix and answer the important question, is Alex Albon the most underrated driver in F1 right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 20231 hr

Lewis Hamilton Nearing Mercedes Extension + Canadian Grand Prix preview

ESPN's Katie George and Laurence Edmondson break down the recent reports of Lewis Hamilton reportedly agreeing to an extension with Mercedes. Which teams or drivers need strong performances in Montreal at the Canadian Grand Prix? Will Charles Leclerc bounce back after a disaster in Spain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 202359 min
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