Lap Down // An F1 Chat

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...

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,...

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 lapdownpod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram, YouT...

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 lapdownpod@gmail....

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 lapdownpod@gm...

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 lapdo...

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 lapdownpod@gmail.com , or co...

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 @la...

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, YouT...

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...

It's the last we'll see of Imola for a while and it went out with a banger, of sorts. Dan and Alex recap the 2025 All the Words Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Plus, is Ferrari still Ferrari, Turn 1 is still Turn 1 and we're all Williams fans, right? Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @l...

We're at the start of another triple header! Dan and Alex look ahead to the first leg, the FORMULA 1 AWS GRAN PREMIO DEL MADE IN ITALY E DELL'EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2025 - which is quite a name. Plus, Christian Horner might be in strife, Lewis Hamilton unfollowed everyone, and Franco Colapinto is standing on business. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend....

It's a special bonus episode as we welcome the Official Preferred Driver of the Lap Down Podcast back to the grid! Dan and Alex go over Franco Colapinto's return, how it happened and what happens next. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave a review and share it with a friend. You can also connect with the show on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @lapdownpod or email your thoughts, feedback...

It was quite a weekend in Miami with a hectic, wet sprint followed by a Grand Prix with plenty of drama. Dan and Alex break down the main talking points from Florida. Plus, more novelty races, less team radio arrogance and what to do about the rules for overtaking. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and YouT...

It's the Miami Grand Prix and that means special edition liveries, suits and merch! Dan and Alex dive into their favourite topic: paint chat. Plus, the Madring looks worrying, the Mercedes lads look interesting and there's drivers to be signed in the Random World Championship. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you leave a review and share us with a friend! Plus you can connect with the show...

There was plenty of controversy at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and it all revolved around turn 1. Dan and Alex discuss whether Max Verstappen deserved his penalty and whether Liam Lawson did too. Plus, Oscar's rather good, interviews are rather pointless and the Random World Championship is rather tight. Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. If you'v...

We've reached the end of the triple header and everyone's a bit burned out, huh? Dan and Alex look ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and ponder who'll smash their car to pieces first. Plus, who should McLaren bet on, who is 2000/1 to win the WDC, and who is driving for the boys this weekend. Enjoying the pod? Make sure you leave us a review and share this episode with a friend! You can connect...

We've come over all positive in this week's recap of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Dan and Alex have a lot of shoutouts to give after a manic race weekend. Plus, flag waving, TV direction and Max Verstappen rumours. Enjoying the pod? Leave us a review and share this episode with a friend! You can also connect with us on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram @lapdownpod or email lapdownpod@gmail.com

We're straight on to Bahrain and the biggest news of the week is Lewis Hamilton is rocking a bold new look. Plus, V10s are out, the Deputy President is out, and Checo might be back in next year. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you leave us a review and share it with a friend! You can also connect with us @lapdownpod on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube or email lapdownpod@gmail.com

How do you say unbanged in Japanese? We had 53 laps of nothing at Suzuka but there's still plenty to talk about! Dan and Alex recap the Japanese Grand Prix and what the future might hold for a couple of drivers. Plus, average commentary, average strategy and above average rookies. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can also connect with us on T...

We're ready for a triple header with some new liveries and some new driver lineups heading to the Japanese Grand Prix. Dan and Alex look ahead to the weekend with a simple request for Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson. Plus; paint chat, some listener homework, and a French takeover. Enjoying the podcast? Make sure to drop us a review and share it with a friend. You can connect with us on TikTok, In...

We had 2 races at the Chinese Grand Prix and not a lot happened in either of them. Dan and Alex recap all the 'action' from Shanghai with a surprise winner and even more surprising DSQs. Plus, the curse is continuing, the flag isn't waving, and Russell is still invisible. Enjoying the pod? Make sure to leave us a review! You can also connect with us on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @la...

It's a double header to start the season, but it's kind of still round 1. Oh and it's a sprint weekend, didn't you know? Dan and Alex preview the Chinese Grand Prix and pick their Random Championship drivers for this weekend. Plus, some words on Eddie Jordan, rumours for 2028 and hot take from a listener. Enjoyed the pod? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can also conn...

We said g'day to racing again and g'day to plenty of wet stuff at the Australian Grand Prix! Dan and Alex recap the first race of the year where 4 of the 6 rookies didn't finish - who could have predicated that...? Plus; Alex comes off the long run again, Anthony Hamilton went into prime dad mode and Carlos is off to a great and terrible start with Williams. Enjoyed the pod? Make sure you leave us...

The F1 season is finally here and more importantly, so is the new Lap Down Random Drivers Championship! Dan and Alex unveil their new competition for 2025. Plus; Oscar got paid, Ollie got adopted and it might get wet in Melbourne. Enjoyed the podcast? Make sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. You can also follow us on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube @lapdownpod or email lapdownpod@g...