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The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Daniel and Reuben

33 episodes

1 week ago

Critical Lap returns with a FULL breakdown of the 2025 United States Grand Prix at COTA in Austin - stetsons and all. We unpack a wild sprint weekend featuring the double McLaren crash, Sainz on the podium, and Max Verstappen suddenly looking like a real threat in the Drivers’ Championship. Has Red Bull secretly unlocked pace? Has McLaren melted down from the inside? We also dive into the 3-way fight for P2 in the Constructors (Ferrari vs Mercedes vs Red Bull) and the 4-way midfield battle fo...

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Critical Lap returns with a FULL breakdown of the 2025 United States Grand Prix at COTA in Austin - stetsons and all. We unpack a wild sprint weekend featuring the double McLaren crash, Sainz on the podium, and Max Verstappen suddenly looking like a real threat in the Drivers’ Championship. Has Red Bull secretly unlocked pace? Has McLaren melted down from the inside? We also dive into the 3-way fight for P2 in the Constructors (Ferrari vs Mercedes vs Red Bull) and the 4-way midfield battle fo...

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Episodes (20/33)

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

McLaren Falters, Verstappen Title Push & 3-Way Championship Fight — United States GP Recap

Critical Lap returns with a FULL breakdown of the 2025 United States Grand Prix at COTA in Austin - stetsons and all. We unpack a wild sprint weekend featuring the double McLaren crash, Sainz on the podium, and Max Verstappen suddenly looking like a real threat in the Drivers’ Championship. Has Red Bull secretly unlocked pace? Has McLaren melted down from the inside? We also dive into the 3-way fight for P2 in the Constructors (Ferrari vs Mercedes vs Red Bull) and the 4-way midfield battle fo...

1 week ago

51 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Vintage Verstappen, the Smooth Operator Returns & Qualifying Chaos | 2025 Azerbaijan GP Recap

The streets of Baku delivered chaos, drama, and a statement drive from Max Verstappen — but the real story is Carlos "Smooth Operator" Sainz, who finally secured a long-awaited podium for Williams. In this episode of The Critical Lap, we break down everything from the 2025 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including Verstappen’s seeming return to his dominant 2023 form, George Russell fighting through illness, and Yuki Tsunoda (finally) showing flashes of top-tier pace. It was a weekend of con...

1 month ago

47 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Max Verstappen Dominates, McLaren Team Orders Drama & Ferrari Bounce Back | Monza Recap

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza may not have been the most thrilling race of the season, but it was still a huge step up from the summer break — and it gave us plenty to unpack! From Max Verstappen’s dominant drive and McLaren’s team orders controversy to Ferrari’s bounce-back weekend and another Isack Hadjar standout performance, we break down all the big storylines from Monza. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro & Monza reaction(3:17) Verstappen in prime form(11:47) Ferrari fightback(14:54) Hadjar...

1 month ago

52 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Lando Unlucky, Hadjar's First Podium, Plan "C" for safety Car | 2025 Dutch GP Recap

After what felt like the longest summer break in F1 history, we were treated to a Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort that absolutely delivered the drama. Lando Norris’ heartbreaking DNF might have ended a close title fight, while Isack Hadjar claimed a sensational maiden podium, becoming the youngest French driver to ever do so. Verstappen reminded everyone of his brilliance with bold moves despite a slower car, and three chaotic safety car restarts shook up the grid, with Haas, Aston Martin, and ...

2 months ago

58 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Summer Break Rumors & 2026 Shakeups | The Critical Lap

It’s the middle of F1’s long summer break — and the rumor mill won’t quit despite the slow burn silly season. We break down Verstappen’s yacht chats with Toto Wolff, Checo’s possible Cadillac move, Alpine’s never-ending drama with Flavio, and Yuki’s tough season. Plus: rookie battles with Antonelli and Bortoleto, and what Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari might bring when the 2026 regulations hit. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro(1:36) Silly season clickbait: rumors everywhere, but what’s real?(3:48) D...

2 months ago

35 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Norris’ Redemption Win, Red-Hot Midfield & Broken Lewis | 2025 Hungarian GP Recap

The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix exceeded all expectations for action, surprises, and major title race implications — and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we cover Lando Norris’ gutsy tire strategy that earned him redemption at the Hungaroring after last year’s team orders controversy, and last week's failed tire strategy. We analyze Oscar Piastri’s consistency, McLaren’s dominance, and why Norris’ win was critical to keep the F1 Drivers Championship race tight. We also dive into Sau...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Spa Overtakes: Who did it better - Oscar, Max, or Lewis? | Belgium GP Recap

In spite of rain delays and a slow-burn second half, a weekend at Spa somehow always ends up being fun — and this one was no exception. F1 is back after a two week break and Spa delivered another dramatic Formula 1 weekend. From the sprint race madness and rain delay debates to surprise performances from Hamilton, Albon, and Gasly, this episode covers the highs, lows, and head-scratchers of the Belgian Grand Prix. We discuss whether the FIA is being too cautious with "rain" delays, dive into ...

3 months ago

53 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Calm before Spa: Max and Merc, An Old Grudge, and Toto's Tailor

It’s a dreaded two-week break before Spa, so we’re passing the time the best way we know how—by diving deep into wild F1 theories, fashion takes, and Silly Season madness. Should team principals wear driver suits? Is Nico Hulkenberg being robbed of momentum? And is Max Verstappen actually headed to Mercedes? We talk Spa predictions, McLaren upgrades, Ferrari hype, Carlos Sainz’s weird Williams run, and Felipe Massa’s lawsuit that could rewrite F1 history. This episode is chaotic—but that’s e...

3 months ago

55 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Lando's Home Win and Hülkenberg's Shock Podium | 2025 British Grand Prix Recap

The 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone delivered one of the most thrilling races of the season—Lando Norris took an emotional home win, but the headline-stealer was Nico Hülkenberg landing his first-ever F1 podium in a chaotic, rain-soaked GP. In this episode of The Critical Lap, we break down every twist: unpredictable weather, tire gambling, and the sheer number of yellow flags. But that's just the beginning. We dive into Oscar Piastri’s controversial penalty, Max Verstappen’s risky car...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Norris vs. Piastri Thriller! McLaren Steals the Show – Austrian GP 2025 Recap

The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix delivered one of the most thrilling battles of the season—and we’re breaking it all down. This episode of The Critical Lap dives deep into the incredible wheel-to-wheel fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, where McLaren is just letting them sort it out on track and the fans win. Could Piastri have taken the win with a better pitstop? The constructors championship is heating up (at least, 2nd place): with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli crashing out, Fer...

4 months ago

58 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Russell Wins, Kimi Podiums, Norris Fumbles | Canadian GP 2025 Recap

The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix delivered another twist in this already chaotic F1 season, with George Russell becoming the fourth different winner of the year and Kimi Antonelli getting his first-ever F1 podium. We break down the big moments from a race that started slow but ended in classic Montréal drama—including the tire gambles that turned into a strategic headache for some drivers. Plus, the McLaren boys brought fireworks in the closing laps with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finally mak...

4 months ago

53 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Verstappen Cracks, Piastri Climbs, & Alonso Scores | Spanish GP 2025

Oscar Piastri's calm consistency continues to shine and the pressure has finally gotten to Max Verstappen. Max fell apart along with his strategy and took his frustration out on George Russell. Has this knocked Max out of the 2025 Driver's Championship? And in a surprising twist, Lance Stroll withdrew from his home-country-adjacent GP due to lingering injury issues. Even though Aston Martin couldn't sub in their backups their hopes were kept alive as Fernando Alonso scored his first points of...

5 months ago

57 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Norris Wins, Mercedes Melts Down, and Team Players Abound — Monaco GP 2025 Recap

Monaco heard our snores and brought an interesting twist to the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. We break down how the mandated 2-stop strategy split the grid: Racing Bulls and Williams made it work brilliantly, while Mercedes, Aston Martin, and even Hamilton were left frustrated and furious. Who played the team game best — and who got played? Chaos, controversy, and championship-defining moments — The Critical Lap is here for all of it. In this episode, we dive into Lando Norris’s hard-fought v...

5 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Max Sends It, Ferrari Finally Has Fun, and Red Bull’s Still Sandbagging | Imola GP 2025

In this episode of The Critical Lap, we break down the 2025 Imola Grand Prix where Max Verstappen secured yet another confident victory—despite Red Bull's ongoing narrative that their car isn’t keeping up with the competition. Are fans catching on to Christian Horner's sandbagging? We dive into Verstappen’s clinical drive, full-send pass on Oscar Piastri, and how he continues to keep the top drivers sharp with his relentless pressure. We also unpack key stories from the paddock, includi...

5 months ago

39 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Imola Grand Prix-View: Ferrari Hype, Oakes Scandal, Colapinto Replaces Doohan & Watergate at McLaren

In this week’s episode of The Critical Lap, it's the Imola Grand Prix-View — your all-access preview of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix — but not before unpacking a huge week of F1 drama and news. First, we break down Franco Colapinto replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine for at least five races and ask: is this a trial run for a permanent seat? Then, the bizarre saga of Oliver Oakes resigning as Alpine Team Principal just days after his brother's arrest in a massive financial crime scandal — and the...

5 months ago

43 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

2025 Miami Grand Prix Recap: Pi-as-tri it's easy as 1-2-3, Hamilton is a Sprinter, and Verstappen get Defensive

We’re diving into the action-packed weekend in Miami at 2025 Miami Grand Prix and Sprint weekend in this episode of The Critical Lap! Oscar Piastri pulls off a hat trick with three GP wins in a row, Lando Norris has to settle for a Sprint win, and Lewis Hamilton has another great Sprint (why can't he do that in a GP?). Max Verstappen is wondering "can defense win a championship?" It was a weekend packed with action on and off the track. We tackle listener questions and hot topics like: Why is...

6 months ago

55 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Miami Grand Prix-view: Max Dad Mode, Ferrari drops a special livery, and the start of Silly Season

It’s Race Week in Miami and The Critical Lap is bringing the heat! We’re talking Max Verstappen’s new dad energy, Mercedes teaming up with NASDAQ, and a review of the first look at the F1 movie soundtrack (spoiler: no Kane Brown???). Plus, we break down the best and worst Miami GP liveries from the pink Racing Bull to the Sauber Slime to the Ferrari... choices that were made. You'll get tips on exactly when and how to watch this weekend's action (no matter your timezone), our favorite nicknam...

6 months ago

50 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Saudi Arabia GP Recap: Piastri Shines & Max and Red Bull Stay Scrappy

The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit delivered on speed, strategy, and drama—and we’re here to break it all down. Oscar Piastri takes the win with a cool, composed drive while Max Verstappen plays his old games with the stewards with a calculated foul. We unpack whether that’s fair game or crossing the line. This season is shaping up to be a thriller with Verstappen delivering jaw-dropping performances in a challenging car. We dive into Norris’s bounce-back drive, Will...

6 months ago

53 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

F1 Saudi Grand Prix-View: DRS Drama, Alonso’s Advice on Max, and Midfield Mayhem

In this episode of the Critical Lap Podcast, Reuben and Daniel preview the upcoming Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, covering everything from McLaren’s flexible DRS to Fernando Alonso’s hints for Max Verstappen’s future. They also take a closer look at Aston Martin’s current performance, Adrian Newey’s early focus on 2026, and the evolving dynamics across the F1 grid. The conversation includes a breakdown of the Jeddah street circuit, expected tire strategies, and what to watch for in the midfield an...

6 months ago

29 minutes

The Critical Lap F1 Podcast

Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 Recap: Piastri Dominates, Ferrari Fights, and Alonso drives the wheel off it

The 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix brought the heat—and The Critical Lap is here to break it all down! After a sleepy Suzuka, we were treated to a full-throttle redemption in Bahrain. From Oscar Piastri’s flawless pole-to-podium performance to wild midfield battles and dramatic strategy shakeups, we cover it all. Carlos Sainz making an appearance, Alpine finally putting points on the board, and Ferrari fighting for consistency! This one is sure to create some new conspiracy theories as well. We also...

6 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes