The Ringer F1 Show
- Episodes
- 239
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- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
Your pit stop for everything Formula 1. Find Megan Schuster and expert guests from around the world every Wednesday and Sunday covering the 22 Grand Prix events and news.
Episodes 239
Linblad and Lawson Are Back With Racing Bulls in 2027, Imola Has Been Ruled Out, and Did Ferrari Do Hamilton Dirty Again?
With no race this weekend, Megan Schuster and Spanners are here to talk through some major news items. They start with Racing Bulls announcing that Arvid Linblad and Liam Lawson will be their drivers again in …
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With no race this weekend, Megan Schuster and Spanners are here to talk through some major news items. They start with Racing Bulls announcing that Arvid Linblad and Liam Lawson will be their drivers again in 2027. Then they talk about the stewards report on Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari from Brazil, Imola being ruled out as a replacement race, and much more.
(00:00) Intro
(2:43) Racing Bulls retain Linblad and Lawson
(23:05) Ferrari’s instructions to Hamilton in Brazil
(32:30) F1 moving forward with races in the Middle East
(39:00) Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber part ways
(48:27) Lando Norris post-race celebration
(53:37) Are there too many races?Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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2026 Brazilian Grand Prix Review
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic, wet-dry-wet 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris took victory ahead of Max Verstappen—who charged from 21st on the grid to second—and Isack Hadjar …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic, wet-dry-wet 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris took victory ahead of Max Verstappen—who charged from 21st on the grid to second—and Isack Hadjar. They dissect the shifting tire crossovers, the engine penalties that scrambled nearly the entire starting order, George Russell’s pit-lane spin and late recovery, Ferrari’s mistimed final call for Lewis Hamilton, and Mercedes clinching the Constructors' Championship.
(00:00) Intro
(03:07) A wet and wild race
(13:14) Spanners's driver of the day
(20:54) Max’s history in Brazil
(23:29) The Ferrari woes roll on
(34:09) The qualifying chaos
(42:36) Rafael Câmara’s debut
(47:01) Mercedes takes the Constructors' Championship
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Previewing the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix
Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, celebrating the circuit’s undulating layout, iconic racing sections, and history of memorable wet-weather performances—with rain …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, celebrating the circuit’s undulating layout, iconic racing sections, and history of memorable wet-weather performances—with rain and thunderstorms potentially affecting the weekend once again. They also unpack Ferrari’s escalating crisis after Mexico—from Fred Vasseur’s anger and Lewis Hamilton’s criticism of Charles Leclerc to questions about whether the driver pairing or Vasseur can survive—before discussing Liam Lawson’s uncertain Racing Bulls future and Esteban Ocon’s season-ending Haas exit, which opens the door for Rafael Camara’s first race with the team.
(00:00) Intro
(02:49) Ferrari can't catch a break
(25:42) Esteban out for the rest of 2026
(30:33) George is going through it
(40:41) Who will buy Cadillac F1?
(56:52) Off to Brazil!
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Jessie Waters
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2026 Mexican Grand Prix Review
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won ahead of Lewis Hamilton and where Kimi Antonelli secured third place to become the youngest F1 champion in …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won ahead of Lewis Hamilton and where Kimi Antonelli secured third place to become the youngest F1 champion in history. They celebrate Antonelli’s remarkable rise before dissecting Charles Leclerc’s controversial first-lap shortcut and penalty, Ferrari’s continued failure to manage its drivers, Haas’s sudden benching of Esteban Ocon, and Max Verstappen’s contentious practice clash with Liam Lawson.
(00:00) Intro
(03:43) Kimi Antonelli makes history!
(19:48) A wild start from turn one
(47:58) More chaos from the restart
(51:17) Esteban given the boot!
(58:10) Lawson’s very bad day
(73:12) Things get physical with a fan!
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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2026 USA Grand Prix Review
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the 2026 United States Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, leaving him one ninth-place finish away …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the 2026 United States Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, leaving him one ninth-place finish away from becoming the youngest drivers’ champion in Formula 1 history. They debate George Russell’s five-second penalty, the competing one- and two-stop strategies that left Red Bull and Ferrari chasing Antonelli, and whether anyone ever truly had the pace to challenge the Mercedes—before offering their long-awaited review of Liam Lawson’s surprisingly respectable Austin concert.
(00:00) Intro
(02:47) Kimi wins exactly when he means to
(17:38) The strategies at play
(37:11) Ferarri Face-Palms
(41:47) Who’s to blame at Red Bull?
(48:35) The Liam Lawson Concert Review
Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
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Horner, Singing Lawson, and Godzilla!
Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, celebrating the track’s iconic uphill Turn 1 and its greatest-hits collection of challenging, raceable corners. They …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, celebrating the track’s iconic uphill Turn 1 and its greatest-hits collection of challenging, raceable corners. They also discuss Haas replacing Esteban Ocon with Formula Two leader Rafael Camara and unpack the biggest claims from Christian Horner’s memoir, including Lewis Hamilton’s attempted move to Red Bull, Horner’s Mercedes offer, Liam Lawson’s promotion, and Red Bull’s development around Max Verstappen. Then they look ahead to Lawson’s Austin concert and Haas’s new Godzilla livery.
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Esteban has been replaced!
(13:13) Even more Horner ...
(50:14) Lawson will sing. Plan accordingly.
(55:56) Godzilla livery!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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F1 Returns to Africa, Horner's Exit, Kimi's Track Limits, and More!
Meg and Spanners use Formula One’s first off week in nearly a month to examine the sport’s announced return to Africa, including the ambitious new circuit outside Kigali and the funding, infrastructure, and …
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Meg and Spanners use Formula One’s first off week in nearly a month to examine the sport’s announced return to Africa, including the ambitious new circuit outside Kigali and the funding, infrastructure, and racing-design questions surrounding the project. They also debate the planned return of V8 engines in 2030, Christian Horner’s latest comments on his Red Bull exit and future in F1, Williams’s push for cost-cap reform, Kimi Antonelli’s Singapore track-limits reprieve, and the lingering uncertainty over the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) F1 returns to Africa
(17:07) V8s are also back?
(25:27) Christian Horner ... yikes
(35:12) The hunt for cost-cap reform
(53:39) Kimi’s weird championship math
(59:13) When does it all end?
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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2026 Singapore Grand Prix Review
Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. They talk about Ferrari’s confusing strategy during the race, detail Verstappen’s …
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Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. They talk about Ferrari’s confusing strategy during the race, detail Verstappen’s track prowess, and debate the possibility of Mercedes holding back its own drivers. They end the pod by breaking down the qualifying Singapore sprint race, discussing the Kim Kardashian–Martin Brundle conversation, and much more.
(00:00) Intro
(3:14) Frustrating race for Team Ferrari
(24:56) Positive Max Verstappen takes
(31:18) Random notes from the Singapore GP
(44:21) Sprint qualifying race breakdown
(1:00:43) The Kim Kardashian–Martin Brundle conversation
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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Previewing the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners preview the Singapore Grand Prix. They also unpack Mercedes’s struggles with their latest upgrades, George Russell’s continued tough season, new McLaren financials, the potential for a Rwanda …
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Meg and Spanners preview the Singapore Grand Prix. They also unpack Mercedes’s struggles with their latest upgrades, George Russell’s continued tough season, new McLaren financials, the potential for a Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(02:55) Mercedes still perplexed by latest upgrade
(09:05) George Russell’s season of tough luck continues
(15:52) Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030?
(26:10) New McLaren financials
(36:08) Valtteri Bottas cycling to Singapore
(42:32) Previewing the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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Reviewing the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the rain-soaked, delay-filled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, where Max Verstappen earned his first victory of the season ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the rain-soaked, delay-filled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, where Max Verstappen earned his first victory of the season ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. They examine the FIA software failure that forced a lengthy restart, the grid’s split wet-tire gamble, Ferrari’s costly strategy decisions, Hamilton’s improbable recovery from 15th to the podium, and the late safety-car sequence that shaped the finish.
(00:00) Intro
(03:37) Delays, delays, delays
(05:54) Silly cars need a software update
(14:10) Which tires to use
(31:19) Albon’s crash
(41:20) Mercedes has upgrade troubles
Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Meg and Spanners preview the unconventional 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, breaking down the returning track’s long straights, heavy braking zones, punishing heat, and …
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Meg and Spanners preview the unconventional 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, breaking down the returning track’s long straights, heavy braking zones, punishing heat, and potential for sudden rain. They also unpack Ferrari’s latest turmoil, from Charles Leclerc’s accidental engine reveal and the Christian Horner rumors to the ominous vote of confidence in Fred Vasseur. All before discussing Lando Norris’s apology to Franco Colapinto, Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin return, and Esteban Ocon’s uncertain F1 future.
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) News and notes!
(5:20) Horner to Ferrari?
(16:25) “Wrong” Said Fred
(24:39) Lando vs. Franco
(36:56) Driver news!
(54:08) Previewing the Bahrain GP
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review
Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where George Russell capped a dominant weekend with a lights-to-flag victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. They debate Red Bull’s …
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Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where George Russell capped a dominant weekend with a lights-to-flag victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. They debate Red Bull’s reluctance to release Hadjar despite his pace, Kimi Antonelli’s championship setback, and the safety car restart chaos sparked by Franco Colapinto’s collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris, before examining the dramatic late battles that enlivened an otherwise quiet Baku race.
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) George and his big win!
(11:03) Big Red Bull drama!
(37:26) Time for the second restart
Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Previewing the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, examining Baku’s narrow castle section, enormous main straight, and potential to produce either safety-car chaos or a processional one-stop race. They …
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Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, examining Baku’s narrow castle section, enormous main straight, and potential to produce either safety-car chaos or a processional one-stop race. They also discuss Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull extension, McLaren’s controversial logo redesign, Max Verstappen’s 100-driver karting challenge, the addition of a Monaco sprint, and Ferrari’s efforts to rebuild its power-unit department for 2027.
(00:00) Intro
(02:11) Isack remains with Red Bull
(11:30) McLaren’s new and weird logo
(18:52) Max vs. 100
(28:54) 2027 Sprint race rant
(39:53) Ferrari continues to step on rakes
(49:02) Previewing the Baku City CircuitHosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
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What Makes a Great F1 Track
Meg and Spanners use Madring’s disastrous, overtaking-starved debut as a springboard to examine what makes a truly great Formula One circuit. They discuss the importance of flow, character, challenging and …
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Meg and Spanners use Madring’s disastrous, overtaking-starved debut as a springboard to examine what makes a truly great Formula One circuit. They discuss the importance of flow, character, challenging and raceable corners, runoff and track-limits enforcement, how modern aerodynamics can undermine classic tracks, and the tension between creating an impressive live venue and compelling racing for viewers.
(00:00) Intro
(01:50) Final notes on Madring
(10:01) What makes a great track?
(15:16) “Flow state” vs. “tight” tracks
(22:17) What makes a good corner?
(41:47) How cars and regulations play a role
(51:23) Spectacle vs. design
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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2026 Spanish Grand Prix Review
Meg Schuster and Spanners break down the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, where Kimi Antonelli claimed the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. They dive into the new circuit’s …
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Meg Schuster and Spanners break down the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, where Kimi Antonelli claimed the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. They dive into the new circuit’s lack of overtaking, examine McLaren’s costly decision to pit Norris after the virtual safety car ended and Mercedes’s baffling strategy for George Russell, and debate whether Antonelli should have received a track-limits penalty that could have changed the result.
(00:00) Intro
(01:47) Well, that was boring
(12:29) Exciting new strategies
(24:02) What is going on with McLaren?
(42:56) Some positives from Ferrari
(53:55) Kimi's miraculous non-penalty
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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News and Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners preview Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, examining its tight 22-turn layout, extreme banking and alarming potential for chaos after an F3 test produced 19 …
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Meg and Spanners preview Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, examining its tight 22-turn layout, extreme banking and alarming potential for chaos after an F3 test produced 19 red flags. They also unpack Ferrari’s escalating fallout from Monza, including Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with the team, Charles Leclerc’s fitness, and mounting pressure on Fred Vasseur.
(00:00) Intro
(03:21) Massive Ferarri fallout
(23:09) What's up with Fred?
(33:16) Isack will miss the Spanish GP
(36:57) Romance corner with Meg and Spanners
(42:04) Previewing the Spanish GP
Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
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2026 Italian Grand Prix Review
Meg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s …
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Meg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s birthday, which may have been ruined by Ferrari’s nightmare afternoon, they examine Charles Leclerc’s crash and clash with Lewis Hamilton, the team’s baffling strategy decisions, McLaren’s uneven weekend, and Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position.
(00:00) Intro
(02:34) Kimi with another amazing win!
(24:59) Ferrari messed it up ... again
(35:33) Lap 1 craziness
(52:06) McLaren’s confusing showing
(61:44) Madness from Pierre!
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Previewing the Italian GP
Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, examining Ferrari’s home-race pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s chances, Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, and Liam Lawson’s latest opportunity with Red …
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Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, examining Ferrari’s home-race pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s chances, Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, and Liam Lawson’s latest opportunity with Red Bull. They also discuss Lando Norris’s long-term McLaren extension, Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine, Red Bull’s frustration with the FIA’s engine-development system, Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher–inspired livery, and Monza’s unconventional new trophy.
(00:00) Intro
(2:29) Lando re-ups with McLaren
(11:29) Franco sticks with Alpine
(19:14) Red Bull is angry once again
(28:42) New signings with Red Bull!
(44:18) Getting ready for Monza
(57:13) WTF is this trophy?
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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The Biggest F1 Story Lines Across the Second Half of the Season
Meg and Spanners get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest headlines buzzing around the F1 media sphere as we head into the last half of the season. They break down the Drivers' Championship …
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Meg and Spanners get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest headlines buzzing around the F1 media sphere as we head into the last half of the season. They break down the Drivers' Championship standings, preview the Spanish Grand Prix, and much more.
(00:00) Intro
(1:54) Who actually has a chance in the Drivers' Championship?
(24:34) The end of F1’s “silly season”
(32:37) Spanish Grand Prix preview
(28:42) Carlos Sainz and Team Williams shell shock
(48:17) F1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit
(52:53) Where will the season actually end?
(59:08) Max Verstappen’s recent errors and Team Red Bull
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Review
Meg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy …
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Meg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy with its late team orders. They also dissect Ferrari’s communication failures, Max Verstappen’s massive home-race crash, Aston Martin’s modest progress, and the latest driver-market developments—including Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030.
(00:00) Intro
(04:42) Lando does it again!
(14:15) Merciless Mercedes on the radio
(23:55) Ferrari vs. itself
(37:55) The big Max crash
(49:56) A bit of Aston messiness
(64:06) Max re-signs to Red Bull
(71:36) What to watch for in the driver market
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Revisiting the 2026 Driver Points Draft
At Formula One’s summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season’s biggest surprises—including …
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At Formula One’s summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season’s biggest surprises—including Mercedes’s strength, Kimi Antonelli’s emergence, and five different winners in five races. They also debate Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s recovery prospects, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s execution, Aston Martin’s disastrous campaign, McLaren’s growing momentum, and whether Cadillac deserves more patience in its debut season.
(00:00) Intro
(06:18) The driver points draft standings
(21:47) Can Max close the gap?
(31:52) Drivers' Championship standings
(41:51) The Aston of it all
(54:38) McLaren turning it around?
(62:22) Fishing for positives with Cadillac
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Guests: Chris Medland and Nate Saunders
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Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Meg and Spanners recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured his first victory of the season. They talk about the upgrades McLaren have been making, confusing pit-stop decisions, news of the …
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Meg and Spanners recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured his first victory of the season. They talk about the upgrades McLaren have been making, confusing pit-stop decisions, news of the Malaysian Grand Prix’s return, and much more.
(00:00) Intro
(1:34) McLaren upgrades
(15:04) Confusing pit-stop decisions
(21:21) Down week for Ferrari
(34:54) Max Verstappen's relationship with Red Bull
(42:22) George Russell’s struggles continue
(49:07) Aston Martin upgrades
(1:05:15) Malaysia is hosting the Bahrain GPHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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Belgian Grand Prix Review
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down Kimi Antonelli’s Belgian Grand Prix victory and the controversial incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. They also examine …
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down Kimi Antonelli’s Belgian Grand Prix victory and the controversial incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. They also examine Ferrari’s strategy problems, McLaren’s improving pace, and Russell’s growing championship pressure heading into Hungary.
(00:00) Intro
(01:59) The big contact controversy
(26:49) Mid-race maneuvers
(42:23) The lackluster Lando strat
(49:50) Kimi back in the top spot
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Belgian GP Preview and 'Passenger Princess' With Amelia Dimoldenberg
Meg and Spanners preview the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, breaking down the circuit’s iconic corners, strategy questions, and battery deployment concerns. They also discuss McLaren’s latest upgrades, Carlos Sainz …
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Meg and Spanners preview the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, breaking down the circuit’s iconic corners, strategy questions, and battery deployment concerns. They also discuss McLaren’s latest upgrades, Carlos Sainz to Audi rumors, and Red Bull’s driver-market uncertainty. Later, Amelia Dimoldenberg from the viral 'Chicken Shop Date' show discusses her latest series with F1 called 'Passenger Princess.'
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) It’s time to hit the “Spa”
(11:04) McLaren finally gets its motor
(17:24) Carlos going to Audi?
(37:07) Amelia Dimoldenberg joins the show
Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
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News and Rumors After Silverstone
Meg and Spanners unpack the latest from the F1 rumor mill, from Max Verstappen’s McLaren talks and Red Bull contract drama to the FIA’s probe into “rotisserie” rear wings. They also revisit the George Russell …
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Meg and Spanners unpack the latest from the F1 rumor mill, from Max Verstappen’s McLaren talks and Red Bull contract drama to the FIA’s probe into “rotisserie” rear wings. They also revisit the George Russell vs. Max Verstappen Silverstone incident, debate safety car procedures, and react to Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s push for future engine changes.
(00:00) Intro
(01:58) Max to McLaren?
(24:33) George vs. Max redux
(46:06) Power unit progress?Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
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The British Grand Prix Review
Meg and Spanners recaps a dramatic British Grand Prix, where Charles Leclerc returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since 2024. They break down Leclerc's long-awaited victory, Mercedes' …
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Meg and Spanners recaps a dramatic British Grand Prix, where Charles Leclerc returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since 2024. They break down Leclerc's long-awaited victory, Mercedes' frustrating day with Kimi Antonelli's late mechanical failure, the controversial safety car finish that reshuffled the podium, and another fiery chapter in the Max Verstappen and George Russell rivalry.
(00:00) Intro
(2:28) The Silverstone madness begins!
(09:30) The Mad Max safety car
(20:28) A Drivers' Championship update
(25:19) The big day for Charles
(38:30) More Max drama
(50:21) Some footy talk
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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News, Notes, and Previewing the British GP
Meg and Spanners preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, breaking down the latest paddock drama ahead of one of Formula 1's most iconic races. Megan Schuster and Spanners dive into Racing Bulls' teammate …
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Meg and Spanners preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, breaking down the latest paddock drama ahead of one of Formula 1's most iconic races. Megan Schuster and Spanners dive into Racing Bulls' teammate tensions, the latest Max Verstappen transfer rumors, Ferrari's lingering performance concerns, and what to expect from Silverstone's legendary high-speed corners. Plus, they react to McLaren and Cadillac's special one-off liveries and make their predictions for a pivotal sprint weekend.
(00:00) Intro
(01:34) Spot of bother for the Racing Bulls
(11:15) New rumors for Max
(19:07) Ferrari gets an upgrade?
(30:38) The Silverstone hype begins
(40:38) Shiny new liveries!Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
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Austrian Grand Prix Review
Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed a dramatic victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. They debate Mercedes' resurgence, Ferrari's costly strategy …
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Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed a dramatic victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. They debate Mercedes' resurgence, Ferrari's costly strategy calls, Verstappen's pace, and whether McLaren has fallen behind in the development race. The episode also dives into the controversial qualifying finish that secured Russell pole position and the FIA's handling of late-session yellow flags.
(00:00) Intro
(03:50) Beating the heat in Austria
(14:56) Max and Lewis battle it out
(20:45) Vital pit stops all around
(32:47) Top teams get evaluated
(46:26) George Russell at qualifying
(59:12) Onward to Silverstone!
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Revisiting 'F1: The Movie' One Year Later
Meg and Spanners revisit 'F1: The Movie' one year after its release, comparing their first impressions with a more critical at-home rewatch. They celebrate the film’s immersive racing footage, real F1 …
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Meg and Spanners revisit 'F1: The Movie' one year after its release, comparing their first impressions with a more critical at-home rewatch. They celebrate the film’s immersive racing footage, real F1 integration, driver cameos, and technical ambition while debating how well it succeeds as a classic sports movie.
(00:00) Intro
(03:35) Impressions on rewatch
(17:23) A grand opening
(23:06) Javier Bardem too hot?
(54:36) Chaos from Sonny Hayes
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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News, Updates, and Rumors. Plus, Looking Ahead to Austria.
Meg and Spanners unpack the ongoing fallout from Monaco’s pit lane penalty chaos, debate the FIA’s track limits enforcement after Spain, and dig into Red Bull’s challenge of the 2026 power-unit concession …
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Meg and Spanners unpack the ongoing fallout from Monaco’s pit lane penalty chaos, debate the FIA’s track limits enforcement after Spain, and dig into Red Bull’s challenge of the 2026 power-unit concession rankings. They also preview a potentially messy F1 silly season, including rumors around Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and Carlos Sainz. All before turning to the Austrian Grand Prix and why the Red Bull Ring remains one of the calendar’s most entertaining circuits.
(00:00) Intro
(03:09) The Monaco drama must continue
(13:31) Kimi gets dinged
(24:39) Red Bull lawyers up
(33:47) Silly season of our discontent
(46:20) Look ahead to Austria
(51:21) Looking at the Red Bull ring
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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