Antonio and Norman break down all the major moments from the most recent Formula 1 race in Qatar, including the strategy calls, standout performances, and how the results shake up the championship fight. They share their reactions to the race’s surprises and what fans should watch for heading into the next round. The episode also briefly covers the NASCAR trial that began on Monday, touching on why it’s significant and what it could mean for the sport going forward.

Antonio and Norman break down the wild world of motorsport every week, and this episode is stacked. The guys unpack the most recent Formula 1 showdown in Las Vegas including the on-track drama to the fallout of the double McLaren disqualification before shifting gears into IMSA, where new car updates and class changes are shaking up the grid.

This week, Antonio and Norman dive into all the action from Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix. From the standout performances to the drama that defined the weekend. They then break down last week’s NASCAR Championship race, revisiting key moments, strategy calls, and how the end of the season shakes up. Tune in as they debate, analyze, and ultimately solidify their viewpoints on where NASCAR stands heading into the off-season, and Formula 1 heads as it nears the end of their season.

The NASCAR season comes to a close at Phoenix, where Denny Hamlin dominates, Ryan Blaney takes the win (somehow we didn’t even realize that at first), and Kyle Larson walks away with the championship. But despite all that action, it just… doesn’t feel right. We talk about the sour taste this finale left in our mouths and break down who’s to blame for it. Then we shift gears to Formula 1, previewing the Brazilian Grand Prix and what to expect from one of the most iconic races on the calendar.

This week on The Lap Zero Podcast, we head to Martinsville for the final round of eight, where William Byron punches his ticket to Phoenix with a clutch win. Blaney falls just one spot short in a must-win scenario, and we break down the Championship 4 — who we want to win versus who we think actually will. Then, it’s off to Formula One in Mexico, where the opening laps turn into a lawn mowing contest. Norris puts on a masterclass drive, and Ollie Bearman delivers a stunning P4 for Haas after a very questionable late VSC.

This week on The Lap Zero Podcast, we head to Austin for the United States Grand Prix! The sprint race kicks off with double trouble for McLaren as both cars get taken out in Turn One, while Lance Stroll sends it from Dallas and wipes out Ocon. Max Verstappen cruises to a sprint win and carries that momentum into Sunday, where Ferrari nails the strategy for once and turns it into a one-stop race—with no hard tires in sight. Lando can’t quite get past Leclerc for second, and Max seals the Grand Prix win to claw back into the championship fight.

Then we shift gears to NASCAR at Talladega for the second race of the Round of 8. Chase Elliott gets caught in the big one and now faces a must-win at Martinsville, while Chase Briscoe punches his ticket to the Championship 4. We break down all the chaos, strategy, and what to expect heading into Martinsville next week.

In this week’s episode, Antonio breaks down Denny Hamlin’s hard-fought win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, diving into what it means for his playoff hopes and how Joe Gibbs Racing continues to stay sharp when it counts. Then, we shift gears to a brief discussion on the future of NASCAR and what Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve O’Donnell’s recent conversation might reveal about where the sport is headed next. Finally, Antonio gives a quick preview of Formula 1’s U.S. takeover as the world’s fastest show heads stateside once again.

In Lap 73, we hit the streets of Singapore where McLaren drama takes center stage and Piastri’s whining over the radio turns heads. Then it’s over to the NASCAR Roval for a wild Round of 12 finale — Chastain’s last-lap gamble on Hamlin ends in heartbreak, and somehow Joey Logano advances despite a rough race. Was it great racing or just elimination chaos? We break it all down.