Laps Down Podcast

MJ and Andrea give a recap of the Mexico Grand Prix, including the Max Verstappen and Lando Norris penalty drama, the Checo Perez and Liam Lawson beef and the complicated dynamics at Ferrari after a Carlos Sainz win. They also talk the rising star of Pato O’Ward and his future in IndyCar. Lastly they celebrate the win of Tyler Reddick at Homestead and clarify the relationship between Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing. 

F1 IS BACK! Andrea and MJ cover all of the drama of COTA, including the controversial FIA decision at the end that may have decided the Drivers Championship. They also recap the Las Vegas NASCAR race and compare how their Playoff predictions for the Final Four are shaping up after a race full of surprises. Lastly, they discuss the IndyNXT testing as well as the IndyCar tire test for Iowa Speedway. 
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MJ and Andrea have LOTS on the agenda this week, including the NASCAR race at the Charlotte Roval, which was an exciting playoff cut-off.
*DISCLAIMER: This was recorded before Bowman was disqualified*
Additionally, there is some good discussion of the new IndyCar race in Arlington, TX in 2026 and the IndyNXT champion getting a contract for next season. They also talk about the upcoming United States Grand Prix for F1 and the exciting matchup between Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda. 
Wrapping it all up is some talk of Petit Le Man and the Formula E all-female testing. 
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In this episode MJ and Andrea are here to TEACH about the new IndyCar charter system and the ant-trust lawsuit filed against NASCAR. They also weigh the options for the last Stake F1 seat and how it is a career graveyard.
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In the first episode MJ and Andrea discuss themselves and the inspiration for Laps Down Podcast. Also covered was the Redbull drama and the recent employment of Alexander Rossi. 
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