Lap Down // An F1 Chat

We had to wait for it, but the Miami Grand Prix delivered a pretty good weekend of racing! Dan and Alex look back on everything that happened around the Hard Rock Stadium. Plus; Lewis fingered Franco, Max bullied everyone, and Kimi delivered again.Enjoying the pod? You can get involved! Send your thoughts or voicenotes to [email protected] or connect with us on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube @lapdownpod

Formula 1's back! We did it, we made it through the catch up window and we're ready to sprint in Miami. Dan and Alex ponder whether anything will have changed ahead of round 4.Plus; bang on from VCARB, bang average from Alpine, and bang out of order from Ferrari. Enjoying the pod? Get involved! Send your message or voice notes to [email protected] can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube @lapdownpod

The FIA has announced a raft of technical rule changes, so obviously Dan and Alex are the men to break things down and work out what's what. Plus; Italy wants taxes, Alex wants a show car, and Rosie wants cheese.Enjoying the pod? You can get involved! Send your thoughts, voicenotes, questions or low stakes conspiracy theories to [email protected] can connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod - and don't forget to leave us a review too!

It should be the Bahrain Grand Prix, but instead Dan and Alex are talking about rolling different cheeses down a hill. Close enough.Plus; GP is gone, Max is going, and Liam is missing. Join our next episode! Send your voicenotes, thoughts, questions, or F1 conspiracy theories to [email protected]'t forget to follow and review the show wherever you're listening, and connect with us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @lapdownpod

Did the Japanese Grand Prix all feel just a bit random to anyone else? Dan and Alex look back at the weekend and where we stand in 2026.Plus; the onboard was missing, Ollie's crash was scary, and Jenson's commentary was good.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review!You can get involved by sending your thoughts, questions, voicenotes, or conspiracy theories to [email protected] sure to follow us on social too - @lapdownpod on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok

It's the Japanese Grand Prix and that always means one exciting thing: paint chat! Dan and Alex take a look at the three special liveries we've seen so far ahead of the weekend.Plus; Mercedes are furries, BYD are interested, and Lewis is happy again.Enjoying the pod? You can get involved! Send your thoughts, questions, or voicenotes to [email protected] can also follow us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @lapdownpod

China delivered a great weekend of racing, unless you read social comments, in which case it was still the worst thing in the history of the sport. Dan and Alex unpack the Chinese Grand Prix and how the season is shaping up. Plus, Franco got a cuddle, Lewis got a sofa, and McLaren got nowhere.Enjoying the podcast? You can take part! Send your thoughts, voice notes, or questions to [email protected] can connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

We're straight into round 2 of the season and it's a sprint weekend, because why wouldn't it be? Dan and Alex chat through the impact this might have on the teams and what we need to see this weekend to settle some nerves.Plus; McLaren isn't happy, Antonelli isn't quiet, and one decimal isn't enough.Be part of the pod! Send your thoughts, voicenotes, questions, anything! to [email protected]'ll find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

See? That wasn't so bad, wasn't it? The first race of these new regulations has come and gone with a fair bit to discuss. Dan and Alex look back over the Australian Grand Prix and tick off all the most important bits.Plus; Colapinto's great reflexes, Arvid's great weekend, and F1's great branding problem.Want to get involved? Send us some team radio! You can send messages, thoughts, voicenotes, anything, to [email protected]'t forget to follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

We did it, we survived the off season! After what's felt like forever but was only really a couple of months, Dan and Alex look ahead to the first race of the season - assuming we actually get there.Plus; drivers' helmets, Briatore's home, and Alpine Primark hoodies.Want to get involved? Send your thoughts, voicenotes, questions, or low stakes F1 conspiracies to [email protected] can also connect with us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod

Testing has wrapped up and there's only one thing we can take away from it, Aston Martin stink right now. Dan and Alex look back on the final three days in Bahrain. Plus; the drone is still great, the batteries are still bad, and Bernd's car is still for sale.Want to be part of the podcast? Send us your questions, thoughts, or voicenotes to [email protected] the podcast? Make sure to hit like and share a view - it really helps! You can also connect with us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @lapdownpod

It's an exciting episode... we're naming a new PDOTLDP! That's the Preferred Driver of the Lap Down Podcast if you weren't up to speed on the name we just invented. It's an honour, it's based on ever-changing metrics, it's the title all the drivers strive for.Plus, updated livery ratings from us, updated testing ratings from the paddock, and updated handling ratings from the drivers.Join us on team radio! Send your thoughts, questions, feedback, anything to [email protected] sure to leave us a like or a review, it really helps! You can also find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

With proper testing just around the corner we've finally seen the paint from all 11 teams, but Dan and Alex aren't sure it was really worth the wait for the last couple.Plus, the sidepods look great, the merch looks bad, and the helmets always look different.You can be part of the show! Send your thoughts, voicenotes, or questions to [email protected] can also join us on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram @lapdownpod!

We had cars on track this week! But we weren't supposed to look at them, until the official F1 channel put out 8 minute highlights packages. Dan and Alex break down what we did and didn't learn from a week of private testing in Barcelona.Plus; Adrian might be sneaky, Mercedes might be dominant, and Williams might be cooked.Want to get involved? You can email your thoughts, questions or voice notes to [email protected] us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod - and make sure you leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, it's paint season! Dan and Alex focus on the most important part of F1, the new liveries that have been revealed so far.Plus, the Mercedes has a hole, Cadillac painted their hole, and Williams are in a hole.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to drop us a review, a like, a follow, a comment, anything! It all helps!You can be part of the show by emailing your thoughts or voice notes to [email protected] or following us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

It's a special episode this week, with the season just around the corner it's time for Dan and Alex to lock in their predictions for 2026! Want to get your predictions in too? Email [email protected] and tell us:Drivers Champ 1st & LastConstructors Champ 1st & LastBest Livery Worst LiveryBest Race Worst RaceFirst DNFFirst Driver To Go a Lap DownBiggest Surprise Good/Bad of 2026Utterly Random MomentYou can also follow the show on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod

Dan and Alex are back for 2026 with a new look, a new logo, but the same levels of paint chat. The pair reveal their top 3 best liveries of 2025. Plus, what's going on with Cadillac, what's going on with Haas, and what's going on with car launch dates.Send in your team radio and you could be on a future episode! Email your thoughts, questions, feedback, or voicenotes to [email protected] the show? Make sure to leave us a review and hit follow! You can also connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lapdownpod

We've opened the Lap Down Podcast team radio mailbag! Dan and Alex answer a few listener questions before sharing what's on the F1 Christmas wishlist for next season. Plus, Portimao is back, pain chat is back, and Alex's favourite fossil is gone. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review or like, it really helps!You can email us your voice notes or thoughts to [email protected], or connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @lapdownpod.

After 1457 days, we have a new World Driver's Champion and yet for some reason, it all felt a bit weird? Dan and Alex recap the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title fight.Plus, MBS is creepy, Yuki is sucky, and Lando is... gay?Enjoying the pod? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a like or review (or both!). You can also email [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @lapdownpod.

We've reached the final race of the year with 2 drivers still battling it out for the big prize (oh, and also Oscar's there). Dan and Alex preview the season finale in Abu Dhabi.Plus, who'll be Latifi, who'll be at Red Bull, and who'll be Gazoo.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to drop us a review and subscribe. You can also follow us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod, or email [email protected]

For a weekend with very little on track action we've got a lot to talk about from the Qatar Grand Prix! Dan and Alex ponder where it went wrong for McLaren and what this means for next week.Plus, yay for Carlos, all aboard for Fernando, and justice for Kimi.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review or a comment! You can follow us @lapdownpod on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, or email [email protected]

Technical difficulties meant no podcast earlier this week and technical difficulties meant no points for McLaren in Las Vegas! Dan and Alex look back to the US and ahead to Qatar as we near the end of the season. Plus, Adrian Newey has a new job, Losail has new gravel, and should Isack Hadjar have a new team?Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to like, subscribe and share it with a friend. You can follow us on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok @lapdownpod, or email [email protected]

It's getting a bit exciting with three races to go, but Dan and Alex care not for on track action - this episode is almost entirely about paint, naturally. Plus, illegal skid blocks, incredible weather analysis, and intriguing contenders.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a like or review - they really help!You can also follow @lapdownpod on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or email your thoughts to [email protected].

Can we race in Brazil every week, pretty please? It was another banging sprint weekend and a very tired Dan has a lot of grumpy thoughts to share with Alex. Plus, feeling bad for Angela, feeling sorry for Oscar, and feeling in awe of Max.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and subscribe - it really helps! Agree or disagree with something - leave a comment! You can follow us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or email [email protected]

Could this be the defining weekend of the 2025 Championship? Dan and Alex look ahead to the Brazilian Grand Prix and ponder who a damp forecast favours most. (It's Max, obviously).Plus, Williams are looking banging, McLaren are risking it all, and Alpine are doing doing their drivers dirty.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a like and/or review! It really helps! You can follow the show @LapDownPod on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, or email [email protected]

Was Mexico the best Grand Prix of the year so far? Dan certainly thinks so, he's certifiably banged. The boys look back on a scrappy 71 laps and break down the many storylines of the weekend.Plus, Ollie Bearman's dad, George Russell's radio, and Lando Norris' chances.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a comment or review. You can connect with us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @lapdownpod or email [email protected]

It's a quick turnaround as we head to Mexico for what could be a defining weekend in the Verstappen charge. Dan and Alex look ahead to the weekend and the role it could play in deciding the championship.Plus, cost caps were breached, sticky tape was removed, and repercussions were dropped.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave a like, comment, or review - it really helps!You can follow us on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @lapdownpod or email your thoughts to [email protected]

Yeehaw Austin delivered plenty of talking points this weekend, Dan and Alex look back at the United States Grand Prix, including addressing that elephant-shaped T-Rex in the room that's generated a lot of comments on TikTok.Plus, shoutout to Ferrari, shoutout to the director, and shoutout to Turn 1.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to subscribe, hit like, share it with a friend, leave a comment. You know, all of that good stuff.You can send us an email [email protected] or follow us on socials @lapdownpod on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Yeehaw! It's the United States Grand Prix! Dan and Alex look ahead to a sprint weekend in Texas and focus on the important things - paint.Plus, George has money, the grid has music, and the boys have new Random World Championship drivers.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review or a like - it really helps!You can also follow us on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @lapdownpod or email [email protected].

It wouldn't be a positive weekend for McLaren without them making it unbelievably awkward for themselves, huh? Dan and Alex look back at the PR disaster of the Singapore Grand Prix for the 2025 World Constructors Champions.Plus, Fernando is funny, Hamilton is dangerous, and TV direction is embarrasing. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with someone - it really helps! You can also connect with us @lapdownpod on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or email [email protected]

Ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, Dan and Alex have to make it clear - Max Verstappen isn't actually a chance to win the World Drivers Championship again. Please stop saying it. Plus, Christian needs a job, Drivers need vests, and Lewis needs a good weekendEnjoying the pod? Make sure to hit like, subscribe, and leave us a review. You can email your thoughts or questions to [email protected] or connect with us on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @lapdownpod

Dan and Alex have mixed opinions of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but they can agree on one thing - up the Williams! They look back at the weekend and try to make sense of what happened.Plus, McLaren are you OK? George are you OK? and Max is more than OK.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave a like and a review, it really helps! You can also email us [email protected] or connect on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod

We roll on to Baku as Dan and Alex look ahead to Round 17 and realise we're not really that excited for what is rather a tight title fight.Plus, who sits where at Red Bull, who goes where on track and who can't make their mind up at the FIA.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a like or review and share it with a friend! You can email us [email protected] or connect on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @lapdownpod

Oh look, Papaya Rules is causing controversy again. After some more important topics, Dan and Alex share their thoughts on the major talking point of an otherwise pretty stale Italian Grand Prix.Plus; Is Fernando dating? Are races too long? and Should teams be self policing?Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review, it really helps! You can also follow the show @lapdownpod on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram or email your thoughts to [email protected]

It felt like old school open lobby racing at Zandvoort but it just might have killed our hopes of a grandstand finish to the season. Dan and Alex look back at a Dutch Grand Prix that landed somewhere between a bust and a banger.Plus, concrete in the trophies, penalties in the races, and Ferrari in the mud.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to subscribe and drop us a like. You can follow us @lapdownpod on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and email your thoughts or questions to [email protected]

We're back after our own mini summer break and, well, not much has really happened in the world of F1. As far as summer breaks go, that was a pretty tame one.Plus, Cadillac has drivers, McLaren has a sponsor, and Zandvoort has cool trophies again. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a like and a review. You can also follow us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @lapdownpod or email your thoughts or questions to [email protected]

It was a two car shootout in Budapest but it felt more like a stage show than a race. Dan and Alex look back at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Plus, what did George say, what is Lewis going to say, and are we going to keep saying Aston Martin?If you're enjoying the podcast, make sure to drop us a follow and share it with a friend. You can also connect with us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or email [email protected].

It's the last round before the summer break and we can't wait to see a pair of orange cars disappear again. Dan and Alex preview the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.Plus, Max is staying, Aston Martin is going, and Ollie Bearman got his finger out.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @lapdownpod or email [email protected]

Well our Belgian spa retreat was certainly relaxing, though that's not quite what we were hoping for. Dan and Alex look back on a rather lacklustre sprint weekend.Plus, how to fix sprints, how to fix rain, and how to fix Carlos.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to share it with a friend and leave us a review. You can also connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod or email [email protected].

We've made it through the mini, unofficial summer break and we're treating ourselves to a Spa weekend. Dan and Alex look ahead to one of the best tracks on the calendar and wonder when silly season might get underway,Plus, Isack's been good, Horner's been bad, and the corner names are great.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend. You can also follow us on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram @lapdownpod or email your thoughts and questions to [email protected]

Consider us well and truly banged after that. Dan and Alex recap the 2025 British Grand Prix, an event Dan is proudly proclaiming as the best weekend of the year so far.Plus, the last we see of Franco, the first we see of some lines, and we can't see anything through the spray.Enjoying the pod? Leave us a like and make sure to subscribe. You can also follow us @lapdownpod on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram or email [email protected]

We're ready for the British Grand Prix, and if you listen to Dan, race weekends don't come better than this. Dan's also on the move this week so apologies for his audio quality and lack of video!Plus, Percy Pig in the paddock, paint chat and driver intrigue at Mercedes.Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review and make sure to share it with a friend. You can connect with us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @lapdownpod or email [email protected]

The Austrian Grand Prix started with a bang, looked like a banger and then... didn't bang. Dan and Alex recap what went down at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday. Plus, Max doesn't care, Yuki cares too much and Colapinto needs to be more careful. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend!You can email us [email protected], or follow us on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @lapdownpod

We've reached Round 11 of the 2025 Season and it's time for some hairpin stuff at the top of the hill! Dan and Alex preview the Austrian Grand Prix.Plus, preferred drivers, penalty documents, and does anyone want George?Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or by emailing [email protected]

The Canadian Grand Prix is here to stay and it's a good thing too because it produced a pretty decent couple of hours overall. Dan and Alex look back at the race, including that moment between the McLarens.Plus, shoutout to the drone camera, shoutout to Pirelli and shoutout to Lidia.Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can email us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod

The season rolls on into Canada and the boys think it's about time Yuki and Franco started doing something. Dan and Alex look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix.Plus, Haas paint chat, Haas hoodie chat, and Haas fan chat too.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with a friend. You can connect with the show on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or by emailing [email protected]

We can't spake. There's quite a lot to unpack from the Spanish Grand Prix, Dan and Alex look back at the race and try to make sense of what happened at the end.Plus, Lance has gone missing, Hulk had a day out, and Dan closes the gap.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. If you have any thoughts, you can email them to [email protected] , or connect with us on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @lapdownpod.

We're at the end of another triple header and it's not just the teams that are dealing with a new technical directive. Dan and Alex look ahead to the last Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.Plus, the Max Verstappen clause, less sparkly skid blocks, and has anyone seen Yuki recently?Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with the show @lapdownpod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube or by emailing [email protected].

The Monaco Grand Prix has come and gone for another year and just as much happened as normal. But hey, at least they tried - right? Dan and Alex recap everything that did and didn't go on.Plus, good Williams vibes, Lance Stroll is unmatched, and a new leader in the Random World Championship.Enjoying the podcast?Leave us a review and share it with a friend! You can connect with us on Insta, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or email [email protected]

It's everyone's favourite or least favourite weekend of the year, we're in Monaco! Dan and Alex look ahead to the weekend and ponder whether F1's tyre intervention is the way to go.Plus, Monaco Mario Kart, a trip to the cinema, and new Random World Championship driver pairings.Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to drop us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with the show @lapdownpod on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok or email [email protected]