The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix delivered one of the most thrilling battles of the season—and we’re breaking it all down. This episode of The Critical Lap dives deep into the incredible wheel-to-wheel fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, where McLaren is just letting them sort it out on track and the fans win. Could Piastri have taken the win with a better pitstop?

The constructors championship is heating up (at least, 2nd place): with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli crashing out, Ferrari climbs to second in the Constructors’ Championship, and Red Bull sinks to fourth with Williams hot on their heels. Plus, we’ve got thoughts on the rookie driver market and whether Toto Wolff would keep George, Kimi, or Max if forced to choose.

Other topics include: what “Li-Co” means, why F1’s new site kind of stinks, and how to acknowledge fellow F1 fans in the wild. Lastly, we’ve got a fever and the only prescription is more Davide Valsecchi. It’s a fast-paced, funny, and insight-packed recap of all things Austrian GP 2025—don't miss it!

🕒 Timestamps:

• (0:00) Welcome & F1 Fans in the Wild
• (3:55) Hawaiian Shirts & Lego Builds
• (8:09) Austrian GP Stays Through 2041
• (9:37) Norris vs. Piastri: McLaren’s Masterclass
• (13:50) Strategy Talk: Did Piastri Miss His Shot?
• (19:00) Post-Race Reactions
• (27:01) Winners & Losers
• (34:18) Verstappen & Antonelli Crash – Ferrari Gains
• (36:45) Rookie Watch & Silly Season Sparks
• (45:23) Toto’s Tough Choice: George, Kimi, or Max?
• (50:39) “Li-Co” Confusion
• (52:45) New F1 Site = No Bueno
• (53:43) More Valsecchi, Please!
• (56:38) Wrap-Up & Silverstone Tease