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.