Hotlaps with Seán
Formula 1 is back — and before every Grand Prix this season, our Seán will be taking a lap of each circuit on the F1 calendar.
Welcome to Hotlaps, a new Everything Trackside series where Seán drives each F1 track ahead of race weekend using F1 25 on PS5 and a Logitech racing wheel, to get a proper look at how these circuits actually flow from the cockpit. TV coverage rarely shows what drivers really see — the braking references, corner sequencing, narrow exits, and how one mistake compromises the next section of track.
This series is about experiencing the layout from a driver’s point of view and understanding what makes each circuit challenging.
Australian Grand Prix
In this episode: • A full hot lap of the Melbourne circuit • Corner-by-corner observations • Key technical sections to watch during the race • How the track feels to drive compared to how it looks on TV
Chinese Grand Prix
In this episode: • A full hot lap of the Shanghai International Circuit • Corner-by-corner observations from the cockpit • Key overtaking opportunities • Sections that could define the Chinese Grand Prix
Japanese Grand Prix
In this episode: • Sections that could define the Japanese Grand Prix • A full hot lap of the Suzuka Circuit • Corner-by-corner observations from the cockpit • Key overtaking opportunities
Miami Grand Prix
In this episode, we take on the Miami International Autodrome, breaking down every sector, key braking zones, overtaking opportunities, and the trickiest corners on the calendar. Whether you’re watching the race or jumping into the game yourself, this guide gives you the edge.
Canadian Grand Prix
Join us for a full driver’s-eye hot lap of Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in F1 25, with a corner-by-corner breakdown of the key braking zones, overtaking spots, and the sections that can make or break a lap.
Monaco Grand Prix
Join us for a full driver’s-eye hotlap around the iconic streets of Monte Carlo in F1 25 as we break down every corner, braking zone, and challenge that makes Monaco the ultimate test of precision.
From Sainte Dévote and Casino Square to the famous Tunnel, Nouvelle Chicane, and the Swimming Pool section, we’ll show you where lap time is gained—and where your race can end in an instant.
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Join us for a full driver’s-eye hotlap around the home of the Spanish Grand Prix as we break down the circuit corner by corner, exploring the key braking zones, overtaking opportunities, and technical challenges that make Barcelona the benchmark track for teams and drivers alike.
Austrian Grand Prix
Join us as we are using the 2026 regulations package in F1 25, to take you for a full driver’s-eye hotlap around the Austrian Grand Prix venue to see how Formula 1’s next generation of cars handles the circuit’s unique mix of long straights, heavy braking zones and flowing high-speed corners.
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