Lap Down // An F1 Chat
Episodes
Essential, Yet Questionable
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
PSC Deployed
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
In the Good Bin
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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;...
Rolling Babybels Down a Hill
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Mushroom Mode
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 onbo...
Arooo!
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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'v...
Two Red Cars Having a Great Time
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. Da...
Tenderstem Broccoli
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stop Saying the B Word
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
A Box of Shapes and a Lie Down
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Have We Learned?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 thre...
How Do You Say PDOTLDP?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Same, But Worse
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Sparkles is Dead
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
We Do Get Technical
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Adrian's E-Bike Front Wing
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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! Wan...
Sometimes
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
F1 Christmas Wishes
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Take the 1
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pr...
70 - 20 - 10
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
It's getting a bit squeaky, isn't it.
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Tinfoil Plank Business
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technical difficulties meant no podcast earlier this week and technical difficulties meant no points for McLaren in Las Vegas! Dan and Alex look back ...
Liveries and Lids
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, n...
Well Done, Good Drive
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Day 3 Weekend
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 favour...
Norris from the Top Rope
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
A Nervy First Sector
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Max Points
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yeehaw Austin delivered plenty of talking points this weekend, Dan and Alex look back at the United States Grand Prix, including addressing that eleph...
I don't hate it, but I hate it.
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ge...
Kick Him in the Shins
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
He's Not Winning
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Championsh...
How? Wow? Where?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
Azerbaijan or Aubergine?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Yeahhhh, That's Not Great
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wisack Whadjar?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wey Aye Lads
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
High School Murder Mystery
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Finger Credit
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hung...
Turn the Bubbles On
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lacklustr...
It has to get silly eventually.
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
What Are You Doing?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
It's Still Some Pizza
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
A Good Third
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Further Transparency
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Pl...
Madagascan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
C'mon, Do Something
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gr...
That Were Diabolical
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
It's TD Time
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Big Jellyfish
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Maximum Funk
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wheth...
The Old Specialist Surgeon
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Investigative Journalism
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Franco Colapodcast
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Col...
Chaos and Arrogance
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 poin...
Miami Paint
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Turn 1 Stuff
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 deserve...
Ham and Cheese Corniche
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
The Pozzy Pod
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Lewis Hairmilton
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Preside...
That's all the highlights?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Please Do Well
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Yuki's Free Frogurt
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Round 1 Again?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chin...
A Class 3 Grand Prix
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Random Championship
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Please Williams, Please.
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've seen cars go in circles! Dan and Alex are gearing up for the start of the season and take a look at what happened in testing and the helmets eac...
Are they saying boo or boourns?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
F1's big night came and went and it was all a little bit strange. From DJing bin bags to surprise banging liveries and even some booing of a logo,...
Hamilton or Leclerc?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamilton v Leclerc, Norris v Piastri, Russel v A Child - which team mate will come out on top in the head to heads this year? Dan and Alex have their ...
We're All Tingly
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boy does that man know how to make an entrance. Dan and Alex discuss Lewis Hamilton's first appearance in red and what the move means for F1. Plus...
Carlos' Fluffy Pancake Diner
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the tier list you've all been waiting for! Dan and Alex dissect the 20 driver logos that are lining up on the 2025 grid. Who's setting purple sec...
It's Checover, it's done.
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It took them a while but Red Bull have finally broken up with Sergio Perez and aren't the boys are relieved it's finally done. Plus Dan & Alex gi...
Introducing the Bang Board
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode of the Lap Down podcast this week as Dan and Alex unveil the Bang Board and review the 2024 season in un-classic tier list fash...
Say the line, Bono
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 season is in the books and Papaya are on top. Dan and Alex look back on an eventful Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and what's coming up over the next c...
Either Swing at Each Other or Kiss
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not a huge amount went right at the Qatar Grand Prix, if we're being honest. Dan and Alex look back at a hectic race weekend for all of the wrong reas...
Make It Vegasy
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we all owe the Las Vegas GP an apology? After another great race down the strip Dan and Alex discuss whether Vegas is actually Vegasy enough or whe...
It's How Much!?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've made it through another mini break and on to Las Vegas! Which means special liveries and special merch... and by special, we mean expensive. Plu...
The Circuit Drop Zone
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All 10 teams will launch their cars together next year, which begs the question; will Lance Stroll get booed by 18,000 drunken people at the O2? Plus;...
A Brazilian Night Out
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a wet and wild weekend in Brazil and Dan considers himself fully banged. Plus; Max Verstappen is incredible, Lance Stroll is embarrassing, and ...
Outstanding Penalty
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to unpack from a weekend in Mexico and with Dan away in Sri Lanka there isn't long to do it! Plus; Liam's making friends, Sergio's stru...
Why is everything orange?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The unofficial Autumn Break is over and we're ready to go racing again in Austin! Dan and Alex look ahead to another sprint weekend at the US GP. Plu...
And I can see Daniel waving goodbye...
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a long, drawn out and incredibly awkward goodbye (eventually) to Daniel Ricciardo in Singapore - a race that was definitely not a banger.Plus; ...
Putting the W in Williams
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've had an actual Baku Banger and it was all thanks to one move from Oscar Piastri. Dan and Alex look back at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and pass...
Astrian Martinewey
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally happened, Lawrence Stroll bought Adrian Newey. Dan and Alex discuss what this means for Aston Martin and the knock on effect it’ll ha...
Papaya Post-mortem
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One thing dominated the Italian Grand Prix; Papaya Rules. Dan and Alex look at what happened and what they think should have happened at McLaren.Plus,...
A Dutch Domination
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lando pulled a Max at his own Grand Prix and now nobody is going to buy Silverstone tickets.Plus, Robbie Williams tried to help, Logan is Logone, and ...
Don’t say the F word.
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever you do, don’t say F1 on social media. We did it once but we think we got away with it.Plus, Stroopwafel ice cream sandwiches, a supercomput...
Mid-Season Report Cards
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Lap Down special episode! We’ve reached the halfway point of the year so it’s time to see how everyone’s doing so far. Want to get invo...
George’s Weight Loss Spa Retreat
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As far as Spa weekends go, this was a pretty good one - unless you’re George Russell. Plus, Carlos is off to Williams, Carlos is sticking his nose ...
Well that was uncomfortable.
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things got a bit out of hand in Hungary! Dan and Alex break down the McLaren drama that led to an underwhelming first Grand Prix Piastri P1. Plus, Ma...
An F1 House of Cards
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a driver market update special! There are still 6 teams without confirmed line-ups for next year and 6.5 if you include Red Bull Racing. Who sh...
Who's cutting onions?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Drifting lazily to the left.
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What can’t Liam do?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, whe...
A Canadian Banger
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. P...
Clonking the Wall of Champions
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Monaco was, well, Monaco.
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ca...
Unleash the Monaco Kraken.
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
That’s not going to fit on a hat.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 upgra...
We owe Miami an apology.
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take it back, the Miami GP weekend seriously delivered. Dan and Alex discuss how wholesome Lando Norris’ first win was, whether Magnusson went t...
It's not very blue, is it?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...