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Lawson on F1's 'most alone' feeling; Schauffele's 'weird' round
Liam Lawson spoke about an unusual problem in his racing, while Xander Schauffele moved up the leaderboard in Japan; the desk is also fine, thanks.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on this story, from Weekend Edition at 7:25 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are GPblog's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by GPblog: “Liam Lawson reveals bizarre F1 problem: ‘Most alone I've ever felt’”, with reporting from Japan Today.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:25 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: I've, Schauffele, Bull F1, Japan.
- BBN covered this story before: Raina backs Shami comeback; Brennan wins in Japan; Carrick under fire (October 11).
The real story
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFormula One driver Liam Lawson says he has had a bizarre problem on track. He described it as the most alone he has ever felt.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlone? In a race? There are twenty cars out there! That's the busiest parking lot in the world.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBusy, yes. Close, no. Everyone is travelling very fast in a different direction from you.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOh no. So it's a drive-through where nobody says hello at the window.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlone.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd he's got a team on the radio the whole time! Imagine being that lonely with a headset full of people.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI anchored a blizzard once. Nobody called. I know the feeling.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSecond story. Xander Schauffele is closing in on the leaders in Japan after what he called a weird round.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWeird how?

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe report doesn't say! Which is the best kind of weird, because we get to make it up.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe do not make it up. Although I'll admit I feel a bit alone saying that.
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