Lap Zero Podcast – Lap 69 This week, we kick things off with Daniel Ricciardo’s new role as a Global Ambassador for Ford before shifting gears to NASCAR at Gateway. We break down the drama between Chase Elliott and Josh Berry, the Larson–Blaney spin, and what it all means for playoff hopes heading into Bristol. On the Formula 1 side, we dive into McLaren’s strategy decisions at Monza and look ahead to how the future F1 calendar could shake out.

Want to apologize for our mics on Lap 69!!!

The playoffs are here, and NASCAR’s first race has already shaken up the field—who’s in trouble, and who’s looking strong? Over in Formula 1, Lando Norris suffers an engine failure—does he still have a path back into the championship fight? And in IndyCar, with Will Power and Colton Herta stepping away from their seats, where could they be headed next, and who will fill the void? We break down the biggest stories across racing this week.

NASCAR dodged a bullet with Ryan Blaney’s big win — but who really caused “the big one,” and did it actually make the race better? We break it all down. Plus, Cadillac reveals its driver lineup — is it the right call? And with Formula 1 finally back this weekend, we dive into how the championship fight could unfold from here.