Lap Down // An F1 Chat

Silverstone delivered a seriously great weekend and Lewis Hamilton is back on the top step, it was all a bit special. Meanwhile McLaren threw it away, Perez is throwing it away and Liberty are desperate for those YouTube midrolls. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

Things are getting spicy in the triple header! After a week off we’re back just in time for Dan and Alex to give their wildly uneducated take on the Verstappen and Norris clash. Plus, it’s all getting a bit competitive, a sprint race happened apparently and it might get wet at Silverstone. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @la...

As we look towards the Spanish GP, it turns out the only thing Liam Lawson can’t do is land an F1 seat. Plus, where’s the best fit for Sainz, where’s the best fit for Newey, and why are Silverstone prices ridiculous? Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

It’s finally happened, we’ve had a banger in 2024. The Canadian Grand Prix had it all and even another Verstappen win couldn’t bring it down. Plus, Alex says “fair play” to a few people, Checo went from bad to worse and we take an incredibly non-technical look at the new technical regulations. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube...

The Wall of Champions is calling, but who’s gonna hit it? It’s Canadian GP Race Week! Plus, Checo is staying at Red Bull, Ocon is leaving Alpine and the trophy was designed by AI. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

Hey at least the opening lap was good? Plus, does the FIA need to update the regulations? What was Esteban doing? And will Red Bull bounce back in Canada? Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

The F1 season arrives in Monaco, but is that a good or bad thing? Plus, F1 is actually so back, a special livery has been done right and is Valtteri going back to Williams? Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

It’s Formula 1 MSC Cruises Gran Premio Del Made in Italy E Dell’Emilia-Romagna 2024 Race Week! Which is too many words. Plus, there’s new upgrades for everyone but Alpine, new gravel in Imola and a new contract for Alex Albon. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

We take it back, the Miami GP weekend seriously delivered. Dan and Alex discuss how wholesome Lando Norris’ first win was, whether Magnusson went too far and whether we should just let them race. Want to get involved? You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @lapdownpod.

It's another Sprint Weekend, this time in Miami! Dan and Alex recap who's looking different for this weekend and why Ferrari have messed it up. Plus; Adrian's going, Hulk's coming and Valtteri might be lost? Want to get involved with the show? You can follow us @lapdownpod on X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok or email lapdownpod@gmail.com.

There's plenty to take away from the Chinese GP, unless you're Danny Ric. Dan and Alex talk all things Shanghai including whether Lance Stroll is actually a menace, if Lewis Hamilton is in his own head and review Nico Rosberg's effort on the mic. Want to get involved? You can follow @lapdownpod on X, Insta, TikTok and YouTube or email lapdownpod@gmail.com!

It's the first Sprint Race Weekend of 2024... apparently? Dan and Alex look ahead to the Chinese Grand Prix and whether we might see some actual racing. Plus, Fernando is staying, Adrian Newey might be going and Sainz is caught in the middle. Want to get involved? Follow us on X, YouTube, Insta and TikTok @LapDownPod or email lapdownpod@gmail.com and you could feature in a future episode.

It’s getting spooky now how accurate Alex is with his blue flag predictions. Plus; is a 1.5 stopper the ultimate for good track action, what’s up with Ricciardo and how screwed is the Williams budget. Want to get involved? Send your thoughts, questions or hot takes to lapdownpod@gmail.com or follow the show on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @LapDownPod

There's a few special edition liveries and helmets popping up for the Japanese Grand Prix, but are they really that special? Plus, will Red Bull get even quicker with their new upgrades, F1 loot boxes and who's getting blue flagged this week? Want to get involved? Send your thoughts, comments or reactions to lapdownpod@gmail.com or you can connect with the show on X, Instagram, TikTok and...

Max forgot to take the handbrake off, George forgot which way up he was meant to be and Alex has nailed one of the all time greatest blue flag predictions. Plus, Dan and Alex discuss the intricacies of a red flag and fact Logan had his car stolen by his own team. Want to get involved? Follow @lapdownpod on X, TikTok and Insta or flick us an email to lapdownpod@gmail.com and you could feature on a...

It's 2/2 for Max and 2/2 for Alex - which he's very smug about. Dan and Alex discuss Bearman being impressively quick, Magnussen being impressively slow and Danny Ric being a ghost on the broadcast. Plus, how should F1 tackle the Sport v Show balance and is a Mario Kart track the answer to that? Want to get involved? Follow @lapdownpod on X, TikTok and Insta or flick us an email to lapdown...

Racing is back! (but so is the Max Verstappen dominance, sigh). Dan and Alex look back at the Bahrain Grand Prix including Yuki and Ricciardo's beef, look ahead to Saudi Arabia this week and ponder whether Max is really off to Mercedes next year. Want to get involved? Follow @lapdownpod on X, TikTok and Insta or flick us an email to lapdownpod@gmail.com and you could feature on a future episod...

Silly pre-season is over, it's time to go racing in Bahrain! Alex and Dan discuss Danny Ric lighting up FP1, make some bold calls for the first race of the season and ponder whether Adrian Newey is a tea or coffee guy. Plus, what's the PP and who's winning it this weekend? Have a question, hot take or fancy a rant? Get in touch and you might be featured on a future episode! Get in touc...

We’ve seen all the cars and one in particular has caught our eye. Plus the final edition of paint chat for the time being, school portrait day and talk of biscuits. We’ve got amazing new cover art thanks to Rianillu! Fancy your own doodle? instagram.com/rianillu What do you want us to preview and predict ahead of each race weekend? Let us know! You can email lapdownpod@gmail.com or find us on X, T...

Lewis Hamilton is off to Ferrari, all the cars are severly lacking in paint and they've change the sprint format AGAIN. We're still a couple of weeks from pre-season testing and things are already kicking off in the F1 world. Have a hot take you want to share? Flick us a message @LapDownPod on X, TikTok and Instagram or email lapdownpod@gmail.com.

Welcome to Lap Down! Your F1 group chat in podcast form. Join Dan and Alex for a laid back look at the Formula 1 season and all the discussions, disagreements and hot takes that pop up along the way. To kick things off, we're talking liveries and whatever a VCARB is? Have a hot take you want to share? Flick us a message @LapDownPod on X, TikTok and Instagram or email lapdownpod@gmail.com.