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From Formula 1 to Rally Cars we are the most updated Motorsport Podcast on Spotify with daily episodes! Like F1 ? Like Rally ? Like Touring Cars then this is the place for you to keep up tp date on all thing Motorsport! ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

  1. 9h ago

    Hamilton vs Leclerc ERUPTS at Monza – Will Charles EVER Be World Champion?

    🔥 FERRARI CIVIL WAR AT MONZA? 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc went wheel-to-wheel at the start of the Italian Grand Prix — and the controversial battle has left plenty to talk about. Did Leclerc leave Hamilton enough room? Did he move twice? Was it simply hard but fair racing? And what should we make of the very different reactions from the two Ferrari drivers afterwards? But today's drama raises an even bigger question… 🏆 Will Charles Leclerc EVER become Formula 1 World Champion? There is absolutely no doubting Leclerc's raw speed. On his day, he's one of the fastest drivers on the grid. But as the years pass without a World Championship, questions around mistakes, consistency and racecraft are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. In this episode of The Hot Lap, we break down the Hamilton vs Leclerc controversy, look at what the FIA racing guidelines actually say, revisit previous incidents and ask whether Charles Leclerc really has everything required to become an F1 World Champion. 👇 HAVE YOUR SAY:Was Leclerc's defence on Hamilton fair?And will Charles Leclerc EVER win the F1 World Championship? 🏁 Welcome to The Hot Lap — Formula 1 news, analysis, opinion and debate. #F1 #ItalianGP #CharlesLeclerc #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #Formula1

    Hamilton vs Leclerc ERUPTS at Monza – Will Charles EVER Be World Champion?

  2. 3d ago

    Can Cadillac FINALLY Win at Home? | WEC COTA Preview

    🏁 Who wins at COTA? The FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Texas for the Lone Star Le Mans — and this one looks wide open! BMW arrives with serious momentum, Toyota remains the championship benchmark, Cadillac is hunting a huge victory on home soil, while Ferrari and Aston Martin could have plenty to say as the weekend unfolds. In this episode of Good Morning Motorsport, we look at the teams and drivers you NEED to watch at COTA, why Cadillac could be a genuine threat, and who we think has the best chance of taking victory. 🔥 BMW — the form team?🇺🇸 Cadillac — ready for a home breakthrough?🏆 Toyota — can the champions respond?🔴 Ferrari — never count out the 499P🟢 Aston Martin — the potential outsider Plus, we look ahead to what could be a crucial weekend in the WEC championship battle. 👇 WHO DO YOU THINK WINS AT COTA?Let us know your prediction in the comments! 👍 If you enjoy Formula 1, WEC, IndyCar, NASCAR, BTCC and the biggest stories from across motorsport, subscribe to The Hot Lap and join us for Good Morning Motorsport. #WEC #COTA #LoneStarLeMans #WorldEnduranceChampionship #CadillacRacing #BMWM #ToyotaGazooRacing #Ferrari499P #AstonMartin #Motorsport #GoodMorningMotorsport

    Can Cadillac FINALLY Win at Home? | WEC COTA Preview

  3. 4d ago

    Italian GP 2026 Predictions | Who Wins at Monza?

    Who wins the 2026 Italian Grand Prix? 🇮🇹🏁 Formula 1 heads to the Temple of Speed as Monza prepares for one of the biggest races of the season — and we’re making our predictions! Lando Norris heads into the weekend as the bookmakers’ favourite, but can Ferrari deliver something special in front of the Tifosi? Could Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton produce a famous home victory? And where do Mercedes fit into the fight? In this Italian GP preview and prediction, we look at the favourites, the odds, the potential surprises and give our verdict on who we think will win at Monza! 🔥 Who are YOU backing for victory? Let us know your Italian GP prediction in the comments! 🏎️ The Hot Lap — Formula 1 news, opinion, predictions and analysis. #F1 #ItalianGP #Monza #Formula1 #Ferrari #LandoNorris #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc

    Italian GP 2026 Predictions | Who Wins at Monza?

  4. 6d ago

    F1’s Driver Market Has a BIG Problem…

    🔒 F1’s biggest drivers are getting LOCKED IN — and it could completely change the driver market. Lando Norris has committed his future to McLaren until at least 2030, Max Verstappen is staying with Red Bull until 2030, and several of Formula 1’s biggest stars are now tied down on increasingly long-term deals. 🏎️ But is that actually good for Formula 1? For the teams, it makes perfect sense. Secure your superstar, build around them and remove one massive uncertainty. But with only 22 seats on the F1 grid, increasingly successful junior academies producing more young talent, and fewer top seats becoming available, F1 could be creating a serious driver bottleneck. And there's another casualty… Silly Season. The blockbuster moves, shock transfers and months of speculation have produced some of F1’s greatest stories — from Schumacher to Ferrari, Hamilton to Mercedes and eventually Hamilton to Ferrari. So are those days disappearing? In this episode of The Hot Lap, we look at Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc and the changing F1 driver market to ask whether Formula 1 has accidentally made its drivers too difficult to move. 👇 YOUR TURN: Has F1 killed Silly Season — or is long-term driver loyalty actually good for the sport? 👍 Like the video💬 Join the debate below🔔 Subscribe to The Hot Lap for F1 news, discussion and analysis #F1 #Formula1 #F1News #LandoNorris #MaxVerstappen #McLaren #RedBullRacing #CharlesLeclerc

    F1’s Driver Market Has a BIG Problem…

  5. Aug 28

    Christian Horner ‘VINDICATED’ After Shock New Twist in Red Bull Saga

    Christian Horner’s Red Bull saga has taken another dramatic twist. According to a new report, the woman who previously made allegations against the former Red Bull team principal has reportedly lost another role within motor racing — with The Sun claiming Horner now feels “vindicated” by the latest development. But does this actually change anything about the original Red Bull investigation? In this video, we look at what is being reported, revisit the original grievance and appeal process, separate the confirmed facts from the latest claims, and ask what this could mean for Christian Horner and any potential return to Formula 1. 🏎️ What happened in the original Red Bull investigation?🔴 Why were the grievance and subsequent appeal dismissed?📰 What is being reported about Horner’s former accuser now?🤔 Does this latest development really vindicate Horner?🏁 And could we eventually see Christian Horner back in Formula 1? Let me know your thoughts in the comments — does this latest development change your view of the Christian Horner saga? Subscribe to The Hot Lap for the latest Formula 1 and motorsport news, analysis and discussion. #F1 #Formula1 #ChristianHorner #RedBullRacing #RedBull #F1News #Motorsport

    Christian Horner ‘VINDICATED’ After Shock New Twist in Red Bull Saga

  6. Aug 26

    Evans SHOCK Switch + Red Bull Engine Decision | Good Morning Motorsport

    Could Red Bull be handed a crucial F1 engine lifeline — and could it have a major impact on the 2026 World Championship? 🏎️🔥 Welcome to the FIRST episode of Good Morning Motorsport — your morning catch-up with the biggest stories from across the world of motorsport! ☕🏁 In today’s show: 🔴 Red Bull awaits a crucial F1 engine development decision — could extra development opportunities change its championship fight? ⚡ Mitch Evans makes a huge Formula E move, leaving Jaguar after ten seasons to spearhead Opel’s brand-new GEN4 programme. ⚖️ McLaren and Red Bull take the Monaco controversy to the FIA International Court of Appeal — months after the race took place. 🏆 WEC locks in another major part of its future, with Michelin securing the Hypercar tyre contract for 2030–2032. 🏍️ Plus MotoGP, NASCAR and more from around the motorsport world. 🕰️ ON THIS DAY IN MOTORSPORTWe head back to Spa in 2018 for Sebastian Vettel vs Lewis Hamilton — and the terrifying opening-lap accident that provided an early demonstration of the importance of the Halo. 🗳️ TODAY’S POLLWill Red Bull’s engine cost Max Verstappen the 2026 World Championship? 🔴 YES🟢 NO⚪ TOO EARLY TO TELL 👇 Vote and tell us WHY in the comments! ☕🏁 GOOD MORNING MOTORSPORTYour weekday morning catch-up with the stories you need to know from F1, WEC, Formula E, IndyCar, NASCAR, BTCC, MotoGP and the wider motorsport world. 👍 LIKE the video🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Hot Lap💬 JOIN the conversation START YOUR DAY AT FULL THROTTLE. 🏁

    Evans SHOCK Switch + Red Bull Engine Decision | Good Morning Motorsport

  7. Aug 24

    Mercedes' BIZARRE Problem Could Cost Them the F1 Title

    Mercedes has NO MONEY for upgrades?! 🤯 That sounds almost impossible — but Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes currently doesn't have the financial freedom to simply throw more development at its 2026 F1 car as McLaren piles on the pressure. So what is actually going on? 🏁 Why Mercedes says it can't simply respond to McLaren💰 How F1's cost cap has created this extraordinary situation🔧 Why Mercedes has brought FEWER upgrades than its biggest rivals📉 Where has Mercedes' development budget gone?👀 Why McLaren boss Andrea Stella doesn't appear to believe Toto Wolff🏆 And could Mercedes' spending strategy actually COST them the 2026 F1 World Championship? Mercedes isn't broke — far from it. But the way it has allocated its resources under Formula 1's cost cap could now have huge consequences for the title fight. Or is Toto Wolff keeping something up his sleeve? Do you believe Mercedes genuinely can't afford to accelerate its development — or is Toto playing games? Let me know below! 👇 🔗 Sources / Further Reading The Race:https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/mercedes-extraordinary-f1-title-fight-claim/ Motorsport.com:https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-hasnt-got-the-money-to-keep-up-with-rival-f1-upgrades/10848864/ 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoyed it💬 COMMENT with your take🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Hot Lap for more F1 news, analysis and discussion! #F1 #Formula1 #MercedesF1 #TotoWolff #McLaren #F12026 #Mercedes

    Mercedes' BIZARRE Problem Could Cost Them the F1 Title

  8. Aug 18

    They Ranked the Greatest F1 Drivers EVER… This Will Cause Arguments!

    🏁 Who REALLY is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time? Motorsport has ranked its Top 25 Greatest F1 Drivers EVER — and some of these positions are definitely going to cause a few arguments! 👀 From Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher to Ayrton Senna, Jim Clark, Max Verstappen, Alain Prost, Juan Manuel Fangio and more, we're going through the entire Top 25 and giving our reaction. ✅ Who deserves their position?⬆️ Who has been ranked WAY too low?⬇️ Who might be too high?🤯 And who should really be considered the GOAT of Formula 1? We'll also hear some fascinating opinions from Martin Brundle, Tiff Needell and David Coulthard as we tackle one of the biggest debates in motorsport. 🔥 But we want YOUR ranking! Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time — and which position on this Top 25 do you disagree with the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇 🏎️ The Hot Lap — Formula 1, motorsport news, opinions and discussion. #F1 #Formula1 #LewisHamilton #MichaelSchumacher #AyrtonSenna #MaxVerstappen #F1History #Motorsport

    They Ranked the Greatest F1 Drivers EVER… This Will Cause Arguments!
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From Formula 1 to Rally Cars we are the most updated Motorsport Podcast on Spotify with daily episodes! Like F1 ? Like Rally ? Like Touring Cars then this is the place for you to keep up tp date on all thing Motorsport! ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

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