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Meg and Spanners return to preview the Canadian Grand Prix after Formula 1’s strange, stop-start opening stretch to the season. They dive into the growing rumors around Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas, Christian Horner’s possible F1 comeback with Chinese EV giant BYD, and what Montreal’s iconic circuit could mean for teams bringing major upgrades. They also revisit the legendary rain-soaked 2011 Canadian Grand Prix and debate whether this weekend can finally restore some momentum to the 2026 F1 season. (00:00) Intro (01:55) Could Esteban Ocon be out? (12:04) Just around the “Horner” (24:22) Previewing the Canadian GP (41:29) Season momentum in 2026 Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners break down the implications of F1 shifting away from a 50-50 power split and debate whether F1 is losing touch with real-world automotive trends. They also unpack the controversy around Honda’s performance struggles and the financial support aimed at keeping them competitive. They then dive into “silly season” speculation, discussing Max Verstappen’s future, potential driver swaps, and what a post-Verstappen grid could look like. (00:00) Intro (01:19) F1 news after Miami (8:28) The V8 is back!!! (21:43) Honda gets a bailout (32:54) Silly season begins! (51:27) Shake-up at Williams? Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode of The Ringer F1 Show, Meg and Spanners host a live recording from the Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest. In front of a crowd of F1 fans, they bring the energy of race week to life with interactive games and a fun audience quiz. Recording before the race, they also include some previews and predictions in a lively, on-the-ground look at the excitement and community surrounding Formula One. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Miami Grand Prix delivered chaos, controversy, and a breakout performance from Kimi Antonelli, who secured his third straight win. Meg and Spanners break down a wild race filled with spins, crashes, aggressive driving, and constant position changes. They dive into Max Verstappen’s relentless charge through the field, Ferrari’s ongoing strategy struggles, and McLaren’s strong showing. They also explore how new power dynamics are reshaping racing and why this race felt like a turning point for the sport. Plus, they look ahead to what this all means for the championship battle as the season heats up. (00:00) Intro (03:23) Miami: Chaos from the start (12:45) Gasly flips out! (22:47) George’s radio woes (27:42) Pit math changes the race (31:02) Facts about Kimi’s big day (36:39) Max (YOLO) Verstappen (46:26) Audi’s nightmare weekend (48:07) Double points for Williams! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners head trackside in Miami to break down a dramatic and heat-soaked sprint race weekend. Lando Norris and McLaren steal the spotlight with a potential breakthrough performance, while Mercedes faces unexpected struggles. They also dive into Ferrari’s hidden pace, a fiery Verstappen vs Hamilton battle that sparks debate over racing rules and aggressive tactics. Also, the Meg and Spanners share their experience driving real F4 cars! (00:00) Intro (02:18) Results from the Sprint (09:39) Can George Panic Now? (15:55) Max Vs Lewis: Redux (21:47) Isack Gets Spicy! (25:52) Nico (literally) On Fire (33:10) General Miami Thoughts Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode Meg and Spanners preview the upcoming Miami Grand Prix after a long break from racing. They dive into recent Formula One headlines, including Stefano Domenicali’s optimistic claims about the sport’s health and the debate over fan feedback data. Also, concerns about “B teams” in F1, with Zak Brown criticizing potential competitive imbalances and team alliances. They also react to the return of the Turkish Grand Prix and what it means for the sport’s calendar and fan nostalgia. Looking ahead to Miami, they explore major car updates expected across the grid and how these could reshape the competitive order. Finally, they break down the Miami circuit itself, discussing its strengths, flaws, and whether new regulations might improve the racing spectacle. (00:00) Intro (01:16) Domenicali is at it again (13:00) It’s not a conspiracy! (16:03) The Turkish GP is back! (23:27) Brown on the A/B Teams (37:59) Welcome to Miami! (45:35) Reviewing the circuit RSVP Link for Spanners Host: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the latest F1 news heading into the Miami Grand Prix, including new technical regulations aimed at improving qualifying and safety. They discuss how these changes could impact racing, along with ongoing tensions between George Russell and Max Verstappen. They also dive into a strange media controversy involving Lando Norris and broader questions about journalism in Formula One. Plus, they react to Doriane Pin’s historic F1 test with Mercedes and what it means for women in motorsport. Finally, they preview what to expect in Miami and share details about their live events during race weekend. (00:00) Intro (01:20) Miami Updates (04:51) The New(er) Regulations (07:26) The Death of 50-50 (16:28) New Battery Deployment (19:55) Saudi Arabia: Maybe? (25:36) George vs. Max is back on! (31:40) Norris is “Not the Boss” (43:10) Pin makes History! RSVP Link for Spanners Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the biggest updates from the world of F1. There are no races for weeks, but the world of Formula One does not stop; there are updates on new team member positions, regulations, and more leading up to Miami in May. (00:00) Intro (02:48) Meetings, meetings, meetings (10:42) Upgrade opportunities (18:39) “G.P.” is ready to GO (34:40) Williams woes Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners fire up the mics and discuss some of the biggest questions ahead of F1’s spring break. (00:40) Intro (02:56) What regular tweaks may be coming and when? (23:24 ) How will George Russell respond to Kimi Antonelli taking the lead? (33:57) What is the young F1 drivers hierarchy? (46:28) Has Adrian Newey lost his fastball? Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners take a look at the results from Suzuka as Kimi Antonelli takes another historic victory. They also talk about a scary crash, Max Verstappen kicking up some major dust over new regulations, and much more! (00:00) Intro(02:01) Kimi making a run for greatness(13:16) Ollie crashes hard(36:17) Max making major waves(49:37) Missing the midfield: Meg gets cranky(54:25) Cadillac is allowed some flowers Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners take on the week's F1 news and headlines and break everything down before the Japanese GP this coming weekend! (00:00) Intro(03:11) Wheatley is “Outie” at Audi(11:36) Max wins (then loses) the ring(18:39) Lewis has actually won: A story of cope(25:51) The Japan GP is on the way!(41:41) Loads of new liveries! Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners take a look at the Formula One stock market and tell you what to buy, sell, and hold based on the early reactions to and news about the first few weeks of the 2026 season. Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix that made history. First they discuss a decisive Mercedes victory, which makes Kimi Antonelli the youngest-ever Formula One GP pole-sitter. They also dive into a thrilling Ferrari battle that was a saving grace for this year's regulations, along with Max Verstappen being a very big grump. (00:00) Intro (02:58) Mercedes dominates once again! (06:29) What will it take to beat Mercedes? (25:41) More problems for McLaren (31:11) Max’s very bad day (45:32) The rules remain the same (51:59) Bahrain and Saudi Arabia officially canceled Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at the aftermath of Australia and all of the latest news from around F1, including a possible takeover of Alpine, Max Verstappen hitting the Nurburgring, and much more. All this before they preview what to expect at the next GP in Shanghai. (00:00) Intro (02:18) Leaks from Kimi and Isack (12:15) Bidding war starts at Alpine (27:37) Max puts a “Ring” on it! (32:32) Shanghai preview! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The F1 season has now begun, and Meg and Spanners are here to recap everything from the opening race weekend. The Australian GP was a mess for some and a stroke of luck for others. There were major complaints about the new regulation set, a virtual safety car problem for Ferrari, and even a cow named Max. The pod breaks it all down. (00:00) Intro (05:34) Are We Having Fun Yet? (11:25) Overtake Overload (15:21) Off the Line (28:28) Arvid Lindblad Makes Noise (32:03) Max Says "I Told You So" (43:47) Aston Martin Is in the Dirt (50:59) Cadillac Must Find Their Way (55:57) The Cow Named “Max” (63:08) A Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Update Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners sit down to take a big look at this year's upcoming F1 season as it prepares to kick off. They take a look at the best drivers to watch, their personal predictions and hot takes for the season, as well as previewing the Australian GP. (00:00) Intro(02:36) Who are the drivers to watch?(07:14) Personal top-five drivers this season(33:50) The Constructors' Championship(52:03) Australia GP preview Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the final episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the seventh episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the sixth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the fifth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the fourth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the third episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the second episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the first episode of the new season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are joined by F1 journalists Nate Saunders and Chris Medland to have their very own driver points draft, as they pick which drivers will come out with the most points this season and who will give us the biggest surprises! (00:00) Intro (03:09) Let the Drafting Begin! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Guest: Nate Saunders and Chris Medland Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down all of the newest news and speculation from the second part of Formula One testing, including a wild turn of good fortune for Ferrari, wild wing tech, and a big power-engine testing to-do. (00:00) Intro (01:29) Top times and laps (03:21) Impressions from the track (09:29) Ferrari had something good happen! (25:36) Power-engine testing to-do (41:11) Lando changes his tune (42:51) Red Bull data is in Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are here to ask all the burning questions around this new round of testing and regulation sets. They are joined by Matthew Somerfield to get the technical perspective on all things Formula One concerning these new rules, what teams to look out for, and who will dominate this coming season. (00:00) Intro (01:31) Should We Be Worried, Really? (04:34) New Engines, New Problems? (13:58) New Vocab Lesson! (23:08) Top Tracks to Watch in 2026 (30:01) Is Red Bull All Hype? (33:32) Audi and Cadillac Outlooks (41:08) Will Mercedes Dominate? Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Guest: Matthew Somerfield Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first part of testing is over and the vibes are iffy. F1's new regulations have given drivers and racers a bit of annoyance to say the least. Max Verstappen has some choice words. They also look at the new results for Cadillac, Audi and much more. Meg and Spanners also ask the big questons coming out of testing and what we can expect in round two.(00:00) Intro(05:13) Max Hates it Here(16:06) Expectations for Red Bull(24:12) Aston Martin is having a tough time(35:26) Audi and cadillac are back of the pack(45:22) Will the vibes improve for new regulations?(51:06) Will Mercedes have any consequences?(59:13) Will the starts be weird?Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back and ready to talk about everything going on from around the world of F1 and the new testing that came up so fast! They take on the splash that Cadillac and Audi made, and Ferrari possibly getting it together for real this time? They also discuss new liveries, new regulations, and so much more. (00:00) Intro (03:35) New Regulations (18:00) Audi and Cadillac (25:14) Mercedes Gets Ratioed (35:31) Ferrari Is at it Again (42:19) Red Bull Gets New Wings (48:23) Williams, Oh Williams Host: Meg Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back for one last ride to talk about all the burning questions and scenarios that can be expected for the 2026 F1 season. They talk about the massive new regulations, what to hope for from Cadillac, and all the big team changes for 2026. (00:00) Intro (03:16) What to expect from new regulations (21:31) Title favorite predictions (31:51) Will we miss DRS? (36:02) What do we want out of Cadillac? (45:15) New rookie on the block (48:25) A new engine partnership (53:25) Team changes for 2026 Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The sun sets on Abu Dhabi and the 2025 F1 season. Meg and Spanners break down the race where Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship with a tense third-place finish behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. We also explore how Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and other contenders shaped the championship fight, revisit the late-race controversies including Yuki Tsunoda’s penalty and questions around Red Bull’s tactics, and examine what this all means for the drivers and teams heading into next season. (00:00) Intro (02:29) Lando Wins! How did he do it? (13:38) The Yuki of it all... (20:18) The Rest of the podium (27:54) Is there more for Lando? (32:15) Negative Nancy time (39:26) A New Wave of Max Fans (50:14) Oscar’s great season (57:27) Drivers Championship final standings (62:57) We all need a break from Ferrari (79:33) The Remaining Seats to Fill Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan Schuster and Spanners discuss the thrilling 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured victory, extending the championship race to the final race in Abu Dhabi. They delve into McLaren's controversial pit-stop decisions that may have cost them a podium finish, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, and Lando Norris's pressure as he vies for the championship title. Plus Ferrari's ongoing struggles, Williams's unexpected podium, and the implications of Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin as they prepare for the season finale. (00:00) Intro (02:38) A race in the pits (13:04) A tough weekend for Lando (26:52) The L’s just keep coming for Ferarri (34:30) Williams on the podium! (43:38) Looking ahead to Abu Dhabi (51:08) Big moves at Aston Martin Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a very eventful weekend in the Vegas GP! Meg and Spanners are back to take in all the events of Sin City, including a massive mistake that caused McLaren to be disqualified, Kimi possibly achieving his final form, and some runoff track madness that caused some safety concerns. (00:00) Intro (4:02) Big trouble for McLaren (12:56) Lando's first lap (24:21) Kimi goes for it (31:09) Rainy Vegas vibes (42:51) Runoff madness! (51:21) Big Aston Martin changes Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners delve into the thrilling and often controversial history of Formula One championship battles over the past three decades. From the pivotal moments of 1994 to the intense rivalries of recent years, they dive into key races, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving nature of competition in F1. Recapping 1994 (3:40) Recapping 1997 (9:51) Recapping 2007 (13:39) Recapping 2008 (22:44) Recapping 2010 (28:56) Recapping 2012 (34:44) Recapping 2016 (39:27) Recapping 2021 (48:36) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners sit down and react to the buck-wild results and goings-on from the Brazilian GP. Lando Norris clinched the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. They also delve into Max Verstappen's remarkable performance, Red Bull's strategic decisions, and the challenges faced by Oscar Piastri and Ferrari. Meg and Spanners also explore the dynamics of the midfield and the emerging talents while looking ahead to the upcoming races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Max is toast. Or is he? (3:55) Does this make Max’s list of greatest hits? (16:21) Title race updates (19:53) Kimi Antonelli’s bang-on weekend (36:55) Ferrari needs an energy cleansing (41:01) Gabriel’s no good, very bad weekend (51:27) Looking ahead to the season’s end! (59:42) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are reeling from one of the wildest Mexican GP races of all time. They talk about all of the biggest on- and off-track shenanigans that led to a massive win, a new championship leader, and so much more. Best Mexican GP ever? (2:38) What was up with this safety car? (3:35) Lap 1 woes! (10:34) George Russell’s radio crash-out (31:19) Kudos to you, Ollie (45:23) Is Lando now the chosen one? (48:26) What is McLaren doing? (59:29) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by The Press Box pod host Bryan Curtis to discuss the major Apple TV broadcast deal with Formula One and what it could mean for the sport and how it might be able to reach new fans. Initial reactions to the Apple TV deal (2:15) What could an Apple F1 broadcast look like? (10:23) Another subscription service? (12:37) What's Apple's endgame? (17:11) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Bryan Curtis Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest from Austin and the United States Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen's big win, and what the math looks like for him to take it all. They also talk about Oscar Piastri's weird move that caused quite an incident on the track, as well as touch on the new Apple TV deal that can effect F1 in the U.S. The Verstappen Math (3:42) The Sprint Race: Who’s to Blame? (14:59) The Williams Teasing Begins (41:02) Other Texas News (47:41) The Big Apple TV+ Deal (59:33) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest news and gossip from the world of F1, including more on the Verstappen-Russell feud, news from McLaren, and details about McLaren's ongoing legal trouble. They also preview the American GP in Austin. News from around the track (2:48) Verstappen vs. Russell feud (9:16) McLaren's legal trouble (31:22) Previewing the U.S. GP (39:44) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to recap all the happenings of the Singapore Grand Prix! They begin with McLaren being bratty as always and making for an interesting first lap. Then they dive into the Max and Lando matchup that made qualifying something noteworthy. Plus a referendum on Singapore in general to determine whether we need a race like this on the F1 calendar. An interesting first lap (01:35)Qualifying and Max vs. Lando (20:12)The referendum on Singapore (31:52)Are we on the Williams hype train? (40:49) Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about news and rumors from around the world of F1, all before the final few races of the season. They begin with the big Lando Norris profile in Vogue, and what it might indicate about his future. They also talk about potential rumors of what may happen should Charles Leclerc be on the move. They also discuss George Russell, GT3, and the passing of Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog, Roscoe. Lando in Vogue (01:41)Is Charles Leclerc on the move? (12:48)George Russell news (26:26)What even is GT3 (33:24)Rest in peace Roscoe (43:43)Unicorn Update (45:29)What to look for in the final races (59:21) Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by Spanners to break down everything from Azerbaijan, including a big win for Max Verstappen. They also discuss Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash (01:45), an extremely bizarre qualifying round (06:52), and the fantastic podium from Carlos Sainz Jr. (29:44). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Italian GP is over, and Max Verstappen emerges victorious. Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss Max's victory performance, along with some other interesting developments for Ferrari, some confusing penalties, and much more! Max Verstappen's performance (01:25) Quiet weekend for Ferrari (26:29) Midfield shenanigans (32:00) Ollie and Carlos penalty confusion (34:44) Albon’s recovery drive (40:48) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back from summer break to break down the penalty filled Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort! First, they discuss McLaren’s race day with Piastri’s win and Lando’s DNF after an oil leak (02:46). They talk about the nightmare race for Ferrari with Hamilton crashing out and Leclerc’s car ending in the sand dune and him sitting on the grass on his phone (15:17). They call out the improvement in the drone shots (25:46), and they compare the penalties between Antonelli and Sainz and how Sainz is being negatively affected by the steward’s rule (28:12). They break down Leclerc’s pass against Russell (37:58), and they applaud Isack Hadjar’s race day with Racing Bulls (49:50). Meg and Spanners share their excitement about the new Cadillac team with drivers Bottas and Perez and what to expect from their first season (50:16). Finally, they discuss what Manza could look like for Ferrari next week with both Leclerc and Hamilton facing time penalties (60:26). Hosts: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss the confirmation of Pérez and Bottas to Team Cadillac just before the new season (09:16). Later, they rate the projected performance of all the biggest teams for the 2026 season, including Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and more! Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Luke SmithProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by Tim Hauraney from the mountains of Italy to discuss all of the hottest rumors and story lines from F1 (12:11). They take on the news form Cadillac and Mercedes and what possible seats need to be filled. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari and how he can recover. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Tim Hauraney Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lando Norris has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, and Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at all of the strategy that went into McLaren’s victory. Plus, Lewis Hamilton has some harsh words for himself as he attempts to pull himself out of a funk. Meg and Spanners also look into any team movements before the summer break. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to the results of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, which featured Oscar Piastri taking first place. They talk about how much the rain delay affected the day’s action, discuss Lando Norris’s excuses for his disappointing run, and analyze McLaren’s strategy throughout the race. After the break, they shine a light on Lewis Hamilton’s successes, speculate on Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull, and provide an update on the midfield standings. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners gather for an emergency pod to discuss the biggest questions after the bombshell report that Red Bull Racing has fired Christian Horner after 20 years as team principal. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bloomberg’s Jason Kelly joins Megan to dive deep into the business of F1 and where the sport might be going. They discuss the success of the 'F1' film and how it could be a dream come true for potential investors and sponsors, the added excitement around the new Cadillac team, as well as why the clock is ticking to get a woman driver on the main grid soon. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Jason KellySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The checkered flag has dropped at Silverstone, and Megan and Spanners are here to talk about it all, from Nico Hülkenberg’s first podium ever to a rather controversial penalty. They also talk about the further dueling of the “Max to Mercedes” rumors and how it might not be as simple as we may think. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spanners joins Megan to discuss the results of the Austrian GP, and they begin with a face-off from the track and how McLaren managed it (02:12). They also discuss how Meg never doubted Mattia Binotto (17:03), some small victories for Ferrari (34:28), and some spoiler-filled thoughts on ‘F1: The Movie’ (52:26). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the thrilling and at times insane F1: The Movie in all of its high-octane glory (03:06). They delve into spoilers later in the show and discuss Brad Pitt’s dangerous racing style, all of the real-world cameos, and how the movie may refuse to acknowledge qualifiers (17:10). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Mallory RubinSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners recap the Canadian Grand Prix that resulted in George Russell coming in first, followed by Max Verstappen in second, and Kimi Antonelli in third. They begin by examining Lando Norris’s collision with teammate Oscar Piastri, a great day for Mercedes; Antonelli’s first podium finish, Russell’s impressive season continues, and speculation around Verstappen’s penalty points (0:47). Then, they cover a tough day for Williams, some heated radio messages, a Ferrari check-in, some bad press for Lance Stroll, and more (30:05). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners return to discuss the newest Formula One show on Netflix, ‘F1: The Academy.’ They review the show as well as describe the elements taken from the original F1 show, ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive.’ They discuss Susie Wolff’s involvement, the status of the formula academies, and the optics of having a full female cast of drivers. They then dive into the cast, how the show presents the different drivers, the competitiveness between them, and whether this show could bring in more of the female audience to F1. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and jump straight into the drama that followed a last minute safety car with a crash between Max Verstappen and George Russell (1:28). Then, they further discuss Red Bull’s race day strategy with an emphasis on their third pit stop tire decision (24:32), and McLaren’s huge win and newfound pace (29:15). Later, they talk through Liam Lawson’s chaotic performance (39:38), Mercedes' ongoing power unit issues (48:18), and Lewis Hamilton’s trend of performance (50:28). Plus, we give Kick Sauber their flowers with Nico Hulkenberg coming in fifth! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners react to the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix beginning with the new two pit-stop regulations (1:32). Then, they dive into George Russell’s drive-through penalty (4:41), discuss Mercedes' race-day strategy (12:13), and break down the psychology throughout the race (33:35). Later, they preview the Spanish Grand Prix and discuss how the introduction of new flexi-wing rules could impact the grid (39:00). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners recap the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen coming in first, followed by the two McLarens: Lando Norris in second and Oscar Piastri in third. They begin by breaking down Red Bull’s seemingly perfect race weekend, starting with Verstappen taking Turn 2, forcing Piastri behind (4:05). Then, they dive into McLaren’s race strategy with both drivers going head-to-head (16:06), address Alex Albon’s and Williams' performances (44:18), and highlight a few more overtakes that stood out (53:25)! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney, host of the Nailing the Apex Podcast, to discuss news of Alpine’s team principal Oliver Oakes resigning and Flavio Briatore taking over (5:12). Then, they jump into an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview and break down adjustments we should see from teams like Ferrari and Mercedes (17:45), and then switch gears to discuss which teams we’re most looking forward to in 2026 due to new car regulations (29:02). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Tim Hauraney Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners recap the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri bringing it home in first, Lando Norris in second, and George Russell in third. They begin by jumping into the day highlighting the Lego Driver Parade (3:50), before revisiting the Lap 1 battle between Norris and Max Verstappen (5:30), and then discussing McLaren’s race weekend (15:42). Then, they break down Ferrari’s disappointing weekend with miscommunication and tire mishaps (21:16), Williams finding success (34:18), and Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli’s race day performance (38:03). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to ask the biggest questions from the 2025 season! They kick things off by discussing which team takes the no. 2 spot on the grid behind McLaren (3:15), talk through Max Verstappen’s position in the Drivers' Championship (21:25), and hit on their biggest surprises and disappointments yet (45:01). Later, they give a Miami GP preview and share what they expect from the weekend on and off the track (52:50). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners recap the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that gave Oscar Piastri his third win of the season and the lead in the Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen came in second, and Charles Leclerc finished third. They kick things off by talking through Lando Norris’s performance and where he stands at McLaren (1:35) before breaking down the corner incident between Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen on Lap 1, Turn 1 that resulted in a five-second penalty for Verstappen (16:05). Then, they make an early 2026 team prediction for Max Verstappen (35:05). Later, they discuss Yuki Tsunoda’s DNF performance (45:10), Williams’s race strategy (49:08), and the futures for George Russell at Mercedes (01:00:45) and Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari (01:02:48). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri taking home his second win for McLaren, George Russell coming in second place for Mercedes—barring a DRS penalty—and Lando Norris coming in third. They kick things off with the battle between both McLaren drivers, after a close-to-flawless race from Piastri was juxtaposed with a faulty performance by Norris (2:21). Then, Spanners shares why his Driver of the Day is George Russell (5:23) before discussing another confusing race strategy from Ferrari (8:45). Later, they talk through Red Bull’s weekend full of errors and how this race performance fares for Yuki Tsunoda (37:28), plus more mechanical issues present this weekend (46:30). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners react to the Japanese Grand Prix with Max Verstappen taking the win, Lando Norris coming up behind, followed by Oscar Piastri. They kick things off talking about Verstappen’s insane qualifying lap (1:22), and then discuss the battle between both the McLaren drivers (10:32), before hitting on the pit-stop grassy encounter between Lando and Max (18:32) Then, they address Yuki Tsunoda’s 12th-place performance at his home race (21:38), Ferrari’s underwhelming race strategy (31:10), the performance of rookies Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman, and Gabriel Bortoleto (35:12), and more! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the news of Yuki Tsunoda replacing Liam Lawson’s second seat for Red Bull. They get into how the decision was made, how this affects Lawson, Max’s thoughts, and the contract stipulation with Red Bull (03:03). They dissect the somewhat cursed history of Red Bull’s second seat (23:50) before deciding whether Yuki’s podium prediction for the Japanese Grand Prix is accurate (43:24). Finally, Spanners shares tips on how to better watch the Japanese Grand Prix and what to expect from the circuit (49:23). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the race weekend in Shanghai! First, they discuss the double disqualification of Leclerc and Hamilton for not meeting technical regulations despite Hamilton's win in the sprint race (04:17). They applaud McLaren's excellent drives this weekend placing first and second, and they talk about where they stand on Piastri vs. Norris (16:18). Next, they discuss Red Bull and Verstappen's average weekend in a car he deemed difficult to drive (26:19) before getting into a terrible race for Tsunoda and Hadjar for Racing Bulls (40:40). After, they get into Mercedes and Meg's changing opinion of George Russell as well as the shocking news that Antonelli got ‘Driver of the Day’ (44:25). Finally, they share their midfield team takeaways, from the impressive race week for Haas and rookie Ollie Bearman (49:15) to the still unknown fate for Williams and Sainz still getting used to his car (52:37). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back for the first race of the 2025 F1 season! First, they discuss the track conditions and Verstappen's race before getting into the biggest story of the week- Hamilton and Ferrari (08:07). They break down Ferrari's strategy decisions differing for Leclerc and Hamilton and decide where they should keep their expectations for the rest of the season. Next, they applaud McLaren's performance (21:48) and George Russel's drive with Mercedes (35:22), and Meg rubs in William's success this week with Albon finishing 5th (40:09). After, they grade the rookie performances from Antonelli's so-so race to Hadjar and Lawson's lackluster finishes (47:54). Finally, Meg and Spanners share their opinions on the loss of the fastest lap point (64:03). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to share their power rankings for the 2025 F1 season! They pick their top team of the season (2:41) and debate whether Piastri or Norris will come out on top (8:14). They predict what Mercedes’ team dynamics will look like with Leclerc and Hamilton competing with the same car (15:56), and discuss Liam Lawson’s future on Red Bull (26:36). They argue over the bottom tier of teams, discussing Gasly’s power on Alpine (46:26) and whether they will hop on the Williams bandwagon with Sainz and Albon as their drivers (50:12). Finally, they share their hopes and expectations for the first race of the season, the Australian Grand Prix (76:09). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast to recap episodes 6-10 of Season 7 of ‘Drive to Survive’! They kick things off by discussing their expectations for the new season (2:13), and then jump into Episode 6 with talk on McLaren’s strategy (6:41). Then, they run through moments from Episode 7 with the drivers' handheld cameras (19:06), to Episode 8’s search for Checo’s replacement at Red Bull (27:37), to more Flavio Briatore in Episode 9 (40:47), to finally, an Episode 10 recap highlighting Max Verstappen’s drive in Brazil (51:16)! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Tim Hauraney Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, Meg is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to break down the new season of ‘Drive To Survive’! They begin by discussing Episode 1 and share their thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Mercedes and their love for Alex Albon (05:21). Next, they discuss the state of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’s friendship, shown in Episode 2, "Frenemies" (12:14). They talk about the reveal that Toto Wolff promised Hamilton not to talk to Verstappen about joining Mercedes (23:16), and they agree they were shocked to find out how charismatic James Vowles is and loved seeing Carlos Sainz’s life of luxury (31:01). They discuss the Monaco Grand Prix’s relevance to the sport and the player’s love for paddle ball during Charles Leclerc’s episode (38:17). Finally, Meg shares her show takeaways and favorite quotes with Juliet (43:53). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners give their highlights from three days of testing, starting with Williams and Carlos Sainz’s all-out approach (1:17), Ferrari’s new racing dynamic with Lewis Hamilton making his energetic debut (10:38), and Red Bull’s uninspired performance (20:40). Plus, a review of the best of the rest (30:05)! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back for the 2025 season of Formula One! They kick things off with an offseason recap where they talk through moments of note, including Liam Lawson taking the no. 2 seat at Red Bull (3:58), Aston Martin’s attempt to recruit Max Verstappen (17:10), Lewis Hamilton’s photo shoot with Ferrari (22:16), and the reveal of all 10 liveries (48:45). Then, they switch gears, and Spanners shares what we should be looking for in preseason testing (53:12)! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back from their holiday to hand out 2024 F1 superlatives! They share their picks for best driver (03:03), best team (11:40), and best and worst races (26:10). Additionally, they share some of their favorite moments from the season, including their picks for best and worst radio message (56:12), the biggest surprise (63:49), and the most disappointing moment (67:24). Finally, they talk about their favorite dramas from the drivers, and much more(71:27)! Hosts: Meg Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the final race of the 2024 season! First, they discuss Max's penalty in lap one (02:37) and who may be in the 2025 Red Bull seat (09:37). They applaud Leclerc and Hamilton's race performance and discuss Hamilton's last race with Mercedes (16:49). Then, they share updates on the feud between George Russell and Max Verstappen, including the driver dinner before the last race (37:39). Finally, they review the drivers and constructors standings (51:27). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Qatar Grand Prix! First, they discuss the chaos caused by Albon’s mirror flying off his car (03:00) before getting into Lewis Hamilton’s race week (18:18). They share updates on Ocon’s last race with Alpine (21:33), Zhou Ganyu’s first Driver of the Day (24:21), and the race for 6th place between Haas and Alpine (27:48). They talk about what they will be looking out for at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (33:15), and finally, they discuss the announcement of the new F1 race team, Cadillac F1 (47:37). Hosts: Meg Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm of The Race to break down the news that General Motors–Cadillac will be joining the grid in 2026. They discuss what factors contributed to a deal, how General Motors and F1 will benefit from each other, and where this leaves Michael Andretti. Then, they predict what a General Motors–Cadillac team might look like while discussing the mock-up that was released and talk through expectations for the newest American team. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the Las Vegas Grand Prix! First, they discuss another win for Verstappen, who secured his fourth straight championship, (04:40) before grieving Norris and McLaren’s loss (10:44). Next, they talk about Russell’s celebration and Mercedes’s impressive performance in the bad weather (25:30) and the Ferrari drama that was revealed on Leclerc’s radio (31:18). They discuss a bad weekend for Williams and Colapinto and Rui Marques’s first weekend as race director (45:06). Finally, they talk about the Las Vegas track and race week (48:51), and Spanners and Meg place a bet on the sixth-place spot for the Constructors' Championship (53:02). Hosts: Meg Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back from a short break to prepare for the Las Vegas Grand Prix! First, they discuss what to expect from the second race in Las Vegas after some trial and error last year (01:50). Then, they break down the fight for the driver’s championship between Verstappen and Norris (12:54) before getting into Checo’s future with Red Bull and his potential replacements (25:01). They share their thoughts on the new race director (35:16) and get excited for some new liveries (49:57). Finally, they break down what the rest of the season will look like (59:09). Hosts: Meg Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to discuss the Brazilian Grand Prix, starting with Verstappen’s exceptional performance in all of the various weather conditions (06:21). They break down the aborted start at the beginning of the race (24:55) in addition to the many infringements and penalties the stewards have to review (30:09). Next, they celebrate a huge race week for Alpine, finishing second and third (35:05) and discuss Tsunoda’s performance with RB (43:31). Finally, they share their thoughts on Formula One's more cautious regulations (48:34), the qualifying races (55:22), and McLaren nearly ruining the sprint race (65:11). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the surprisingly exciting Mexico City Grand Prix! First, they discuss another win for Ferrari (02:00) before getting into Max Verstappen’s 20-second penalty (10:46). They talk about potential rule changes for drivers to establish what a defensive driver can do (21:45), and share updates to the championship standings (30:04). Unfortunately, they discuss another sad week for Sergio Perez (35:16). Finally, they break down changing teams for next season (46:34), and the race incident between Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda (50:38). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, starting with Norris’s penalty, which put Verstappen into third. They debate whether Max or Lando has the advantage as the end of the season approaches (19:42) and discuss the different upgrade packages that teams brought to the race (22:45). They talk about various pit stop strategies (30:36) and get into the floor height drama throughout the week (36:51). Finally, they recap a tough weekend for Hamilton and Russell (46:33) and go over some new faces in F1: Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto (54:27). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back and ready to close out the rest of the 2024-25 season! First, they discuss the upcoming U.S. Grand Prix outside Austin, Texas (03:40), before talking about what it will take for Lando Norris to win the Drivers' Championship (12:04). Then, they discuss the upgrade packages many teams are bringing to the race this week (25:54) and look forward to the official debut of Liam Lawson with Red Bull after Daniel Ricciardo’s departure (28:30). Finally, they discuss the close Constructors Championship and races to look forward to at the end of the season (41:32) before breaking down the layout of the Austin track (49:03). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is back to do a special episode on Daniel Ricciardo! First, she is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race to talk about Daniel’s success in F1 and how his career changed throughout his time with Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren (02:14). Then, she speaks with Paul Martin from Box to Box Films, the company responsible for ‘Drive to Survive’ (35:50). They talk about Daniel’s impact on the success of the show and how he helped popularize the sport in the U.S., sharing stories from footage Paul never got to air. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Scott Mitchell-Malm and Paul Martin Producers: Erika Cervantes and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Singapore Grand Prix! First, they discuss the close Constructors' Championship and the controversy surrounding McLaren’s new wing (03:48). They rant about the disappointing Mercedes strategy and its effect on Hamilton (14:04) before discussing the Pirelli tire performance (19:42). Next, they share their thoughts on Verstappen’s punishment for foul language during the race (24:21), and they talk about the standings needed for the rest of the races for Verstappen to still finish first (38:30). Finally, they discuss the impending conclusion of Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career and all that he has done for the sport, particularly for U.S. viewership (47:12). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix! They start off by discussing the crash between Perez and Sainz and their thoughts on the stewards’ decision (01:58), then applaud Piastri’s race (17:05) and go over more complaints from Verstappen (23:56). They then once again discuss Checo and potential improvements for the future (27:54). They also share their thoughts on qualifying, from Norris’s elimination (32:30) to Albon’s unfortunate cooling fan incident (40:19). Finally, they talk about trade news and new faces with 19-year-old Ollie Bearman sitting in for Magnussen (43:51) and Adrian Newey signing to Aston Martin (51:55). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to decide whether or not Ferrari won or McLaren lost the Italian Grand Prix! First, they discuss McLaren's interesting strategy having Piastri in front of Norris this close to the championship (01:54) and the first example of their "papaya rules"(11:57). Then, they talk about Red Bull's disappointing race week and what to expect for the rest of the season (19:35). They break down the multiple penalties called during the race (26:33) and each decide who had the best summer break (33:56). They share a laugh over James Vowles's apology to Mick Schumacher (40:28) and discuss how they feel about 18-year old Kimi Antonelli joining the Mercedes team (47:34). Finally, they talk about Mercedes's race weekend and their many missed opportunities (57:50). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back from summer break to review the Dutch Grand Prix! First, they discuss Lando Norris’s win with McLaren (02:05) before addressing the serious problems that Red Bull has with its car (08:36). Then, they talk about the news that Red Bull will bring Checo back and attempt to understand Red Bull’s decisions (13:15). They share their thoughts on Ferrari’s performance after the break (19:53) before discussing Hamilton’s tragic race week (28:48). They address Williams's unfortunate disqualification and crash (33:26), and they share their thoughts on the Dutch grid, Zandvoort (39:48). Finally, they catch up on trade news over the summer break (44:18) and make predictions for the race at Monza next week (51:42). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is back from her break and joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith! First, they excitedly discuss the Dutch Grand Prix and what they should expect from Max Verstappen (02:20). They then talk about the team seats that are up in the air, beginning with Verstappen on Red Bull and what they might do with Checo's seat (04:46). Later, they get into the excitement surrounding Ferrari’s 2025 team (14:09), Mercedes’s open seat (16:25), and an up-and-coming team in Williams (27:20). They go over changes in RB (30:42), Haas (35:44) and Sauber (39:04). Finally, they relay what they can expect from the rest of the 2024 season (42:15). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Belgian Grand Prix! First, they address the unfortunate disqualification of George Russell after his car was underweight, making Lewis Hamilton the winner (02:11). Then, they discuss Russell’s impressive one-stop strategy despite his loss (13:40). Next, they foreshadow the end of Sergio Pérez’s career with Red Bull and break down Red Bull’s replacement options (27:48). They check in on which team they think has the fastest car (39:28). Finally, they talk about recent news in Formula One, including Bruno Famin's departure from Alpine and what that means for the team (52:07), Carlos Sainz’s decision to go to Williams (57:04), Mattia Binotto's choice to come back to F1 with Audi (61:22), and Esteban Ocon's signing with Haas (63:44). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix! First, they must talk about potentially the best radio day in Formula One history with McClaren’s feud between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (14:37). They discuss the what if’s of the race had Norris followed team instructions earlier (14:37), as well as an awkward post-race and cool down room celebrating Piastri’s victory (18:10). They talk about Verstappen’s childlike arguments on the radio after he was up late sim racing (24:16) and their thoughts on the Red Bull strategy (28:58). They discuss the Verstappen interview that has since been taken down on Red Bulletin, as it was poorly timed after his crash with Hamilton (39:10), and a dismal future for Sergio Perez on Red Bull (45:16). Finally, they talk about the announcement that Magnussen will not be on Haas next year (51:47) and the Williams rumor that they will get rid of Sargeant for Ocon (54:56). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to discuss the Silverstone Grand Prix! First, Spanners must celebrate a win for Lewis Hamilton, who hadn’t won in nearly three years (01:46). They talk about Mercedes’s race pace (06:42), before getting into the debate over McLaren or Mercedes having the fastest car (08:48). They break down who had the best strategies for the slick track, with Red Bull letting Max Verstappen make most decisions (09:30). Then, they discuss who had the worst strategies of the day, a fight between McLaren and some bad choices made by Lando Norris (19:34) and another sad performance from Leclerc (27:06). They talk about George Russell’s race week (29:37) before diving into some mid-field teams’ performances (36:09). They discuss some team changes, with Sergeant potentially leaving Williams (38:17), Checo being on the chopping block (42:49), and the shocking revelation that Sainz could have a chance with Mercedes and Red Bull (47:59). Finally, they talk about the excitement surrounding the new F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and the choice to name it ‘F1.' Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Austrian Grand Prix! First, they address the ongoing race between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, the eventual contact made in lap 64 that caused both to pit, and whether Verstappen or Norris is to blame (02:17). They discuss George Russell’s quiet but competent performance that allowed him to win the race once Verstappen and Norris fell out in front of him and what this means for Mercedes (22:02). They discuss the new track limits and their effectiveness and potential dangers (30:33) as well as the team fighting within Haas and Alpine (39:21). They go over yet another bad performance from Fernando Alonso (43:31) and another sad and forgettable race from Leclerc (46:33). Finally, they discuss the drama regarding Jos Verstappen driving in the Legends Parade and what this could mean for Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull and Sainz’s free agency. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to cover the action-packed Barcelona Grand Prix! They first discuss the track and whether it will continue to be on the schedule as the cars outgrow the course (01:48). Then, they discuss Lando Norris’s race and his admittance to losing it in the first stint (04:25). This leads to a conversation about which team has the best car in Formula One (10:23) and McLaren’s odd tire strategy during the race (13:55). They praise Mercedes as they seem to have found a strategy that fits their car and discuss the rivalry between Russell and Hamilton, evident in this race with Hamilton on the podium for the first time this season (21:05). They debate where Mercedes is in the pecking order of best teams (31:26) and break down the Ferrari tension between Leclerc and Sainz as Sainz continues to search for a new team to sign with (37:00). Finally, they anticipate what the upcoming races will look like in Austria and Great Britain (49:15). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners are back to cover the rainy Canadian Grand Prix! First, they discuss the safety car for Logan Sargeant, this season’s agent of chaos (05:02), and pitting strategies for each team (09:23). They discuss Sergio Pérez’s disastrous race week and contract renewal (17:35), George Russell’s mistakes during the race despite finishing third (20:05), and whether Mercedes has finally figured out its race strategy (27:36). Then, they talk about Leclerc’s disappointing race and use of slick tires following his win in Monaco (36:44). They review recent contract news for Sainz (42:07), the drama between Ricciardo and Villeneuve (47:23), and the many drivers yet to be signed for next year (53:56). Finally, they discuss the new regulations coming to F1 in 2026 (58:03) and Alonso’s fight against Hamilton despite a large gap (69:18). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners are back to recap the Monaco Grand Prix! First, they discuss the opening-lap crash between Sergio Pérez and Kevin Magnussen and who’s to blame (05:24). Then, they touch on Esteban Ocon’s collision with teammate Pierre Gasly and whether this may spell the end of his time with Alpine (18:04). Afterward, they discuss Carlos Sainz Jr., the strategy of Ferrari, and how it highlighted Monaco as a dull track (23:00). Then, they discuss how Charles Leclerc finally finished on top in his hometown of Monaco (44:01). Lastly, they touch on tire strategy from the race (55:35) and Sainz’s reported extensive talks with Williams (65:52). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan and Spanners are back to break down the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix! First, they discuss the dramatic ending from Lando Norris, who almost passed Verstappen (03:12), and why the Emilia track could potentially be taken off the schedule. They look at Verstappen’s bad race week in comparison to others and what could have been behind his poor performance (10:22). They discuss both McLaren's (13:07) and Ferrari’s (21:33) race weeks and strategies and Lando Norris’s sassy radio messages (24:53). Then, they once again talk about Sergio Pérez’s uneventful race and what needs to change (27:02). They break down the continuing drama between George Russell and Hamilton (33:41) and share their most disappointing teams so far this season (42:08). Finally, they share what to anticipate for next week’s race in Monaco (62:31). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Miami Grand Prix! They start off with Lando Norris’s first Grand Prix win of his career, and ponder whether this is the start of a legitimate shift for McLaren (02:55). Then, they discuss the performance of Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri, and sort out who is at fault for the collisions between Piastri and Carlos Sainz, and whether Kevin Magnussen’s penalties are starting to cross the line (17:40). After, Spanners gives his firsthand impressions of Miami and the circuit (42:50), they touch on Sergio Perez’s torpedo during the first corner (50:07), and the latest news regarding Kimi Antonelli, Adrian Newey, and Carlos Sainz (55:20). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss news that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull. They discuss reasons as to why Newey might have wanted to leave, speculate which teams he might consider, and touch on what this means for Red Bull’s future (1:27). Later, they preview the Miami Grand Prix with talk about the sprint race, car upgrades to expect, and the overall success of this race going on year three (38:48). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Chinese Grand Prix! First, they share their love for the Shanghai racetrack (02:11) and discuss the first sprint race of the season (09:03). Then, they talk about the chaotic Bottas safety car (18:31) that caused a crash between Stroll and Ricciardo (22:53) and Ricciardo’s heated comments afterward (24:45). They give credit to Lando Norris’s great race weekend (33:51) and conversely critique Ferrari’s messy weekend (42:00). Finally, they look at the potential offers Carlos Sainz has for next season (44:04) and debate what could be broken on Max Verstappen’s car only for him to still be the fastest (53:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the heartwarming and exciting Japanese Grand Prix! They start by discussing the immediate crash between Ricciardo and Albon in the first lap (03:07) and look back at Ricciardo’s lackluster results this year (13:22). They look at Logan Sargeant’s spinout toward the end of the race (15:19), post–red flag strategies among different teams (21:19), and drivers who are potentially racing their last season (32:15). They applaud Ferrari’s performance this weekend as it is getting in its groove (33:10), acknowledge Sainz’s obvious improvement now that his contract is ending (36:57), and are thrilled about Yuki Tsunoda’s 10th-place finish in his home country (39:13). Finally, they look at some of the great overtakes of this race by Checo and Norris (47:55) and get excited for the upcoming Shanghai track (52:07). Join Spanners and the Missed Apex crew for a live podcast panel, quiz and cocktails after the Miami Saturday Sprint race starting 7pm. https://missedapexpodcast.com/miami Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by former team principal and Netflix star Guenther Steiner to discuss his new role as ambassador of the Miami Grand Prix and how Formula 1 is incorporating the American audience in the sport. Then, they hit on Steiner's ‘Drive to Survive’ stardom, talk about his friendships on the grid, his approach as team principal, and then wrap things up with quick season predictions. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Guenther Steiner Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are here and ready to discuss the exciting Australian Grand Prix! First, they talk about their successful manifestations of Max Verstappen not winning another race and his brake issues (03:58). They applaud Carlos Sainz’s performance and Ferrari’s smooth race strategy (08:54), discuss Mercedes’s bad race and Lewis Hamilton’s desire to leave (14:37), and analyze George Russell’s crash during his last lap (21:20). Megan gets excited about Haas’s double-point placements and their “Ewing effect” (37:02), and Spanners addresses the fate of Logan Sargeant with Williams (43:07). Finally, they briefly break down the criminal complaint involving Susie Wolff (56:19) and Lando Norris’s charming ‘Chicken Shop Date’ interview (61:08). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix! First, they talk about the impressive debut of eighteen year old Oliver Bearman filling in for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (2:15). Then, they discuss Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and the disconnect between his and Mercedes’ strategy (14:40). Later, they address the recent investigation into longtime principle of Red Bull racing Christian Hoerner (45:55). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back with the first race of the season! First, they look at yet another successful performance from Verstappen and Red Bull (02:09), discuss Pérez’s not so great race (07:05), and break down the many car issues from Ferrari (13:47) and Mercedes (22:16). They talk about Albon’s engine issues (32:28), drama between Tsunoda and Ricardo (34:12), and terrible starts for Alpine and Aston Martin (42:31). Finally, Megan owes Haas an apology (49:10), and they look at the future of McClaren (58:17). Hosts: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss news that allegations against Red Bull's team principal, Christian Horner, were cleared (4:00). Then, they switch gears to break down what we've learned from testing, from Red Bull’s new concept to McLaren’s potential for second best car on the grid (11:50). Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix, talk through the biggest story lines of the season, and share their early team predictions (40:30)! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Jodi Walker to review Episodes 6-10 of Season 6 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They kick things off with an overall discussion on the success of the show, how it rates among reality television, and how they see it progressing after Season 6. Then, they talk through scenes between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff at Mercedes, discuss Alpine’s second episode of the season and Otmar Szafnauer’s firing at the Belgian GP, hit on Ryan Reynolds’s celebrity appearance, and highlight Ferrari's passionate fans! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Juliet Litman to break down Episodes 1-5 of the new season of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They discuss early observations, from locker-room talk, to less airtime for Red Bull’s Christian Horner and more for Mercedes’ Toto Wolff (9:52). Then, they share highlights that include Williams's team principal James Vowles's contributions, as well as the possibilities for Lando Norris (31:20). Later, they wrap things up with their MVP, LVP, and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back in 2024 and kick things off with the unexpected news that Lewis Hamilton will be driving for Ferrari come 2025. They discuss what this means for Mercedes, where this leaves Carlos Sainz, and how Charles Leclerc and Hamilton will fair as teammates next season (1:05). Later, they recap news involving the rejection of Andretti and Cadillac’s Formula One bid (54:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss the 2022-23 F1 season after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They look back at Max Verstappen’s dominant performance (03:58) and discuss the fight between Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the constructor standings (08:35). Then, they react to Pérez’s penalty (27:22), surprising pit stop infringements (35:56), and AlphaTauri’s eventful week (37:52). Finally, they choose what they think will be the lasting legacies of the season (54:38). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners break down the first Las Vegas Grand Prix since 1982. The hosts discuss how the track and weather affected the teams (02:25). They touch on Max Verstappen’s interesting race week (13:33), disappointing performances from Williams and Mercedes (34:05), practice delays and fan compensation (46:44), the overall fan experience (56:19), and more. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Support: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back to preview the first Las Vegas Grand Prix in 40 years! They talk through the type of street circuit we can expect (2:30) and how the forecast can affect tire degradation (11:14) and predict which drivers and teams may do well or struggle (17:20). Then, they touch on the spectacle of this late night race in the States and discuss what’s at stake for the remainder of the season (43:00). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are here with their instant reactions to this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. They start with Fernando Alonso’s impressive finish and what they thought of Sergio Pérez’s performance (01:39). They also touch on Lewis Hamilton’s comments regarding the Mercedes W14 (20:32), George Russell’s DNF (28:45), whether they enjoy DRS zones from a viewing perspective (37:52), and more. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Production Assistance: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners get into everything that occurred at the Mexico City Grand Prix. They start off with Sergio Pérez, who crashed out of the event after a collision with Charles Leclerc. Then, they discuss good results for Ferrari, the driver who impressed them the most this weekend, and more. Hosts: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the results of the U.S. Grand Prix. They discuss Mercedes’s puzzling strategy that might’ve cost them a win, Max Verstappen’s 50th career win, an early look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, and more. This episode was recorded prior to the news of Lewis Hamilton's and Charles Leclerc's disqualifications from the U.S. Grand Prix for a technical breach. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners preview the upcoming Austin Grand Prix and discuss which aspects of the track they look forward to, where Daniel Ricciardo could land this weekend, and how the weather could affect the race at COTA (0:44). Then, they react to Martin Brundle’s recent statement following the race in Qatar (23:28), break down the way into Formula 1 for Michael Andretti (36:28), and discuss an early Vegas preview (49:50). Plus, they hit on all that’s up for grabs with five races left in the season (61:36). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to talk about the significant factors in this humid and chaotic race. The hosts discuss the impact of the internal damage to tires, break down the power balance shift between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and highlight Max Verstappen’s third straight driving championship title. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners get into the highs and lows of this F1 race. The hosts discuss the dry-weather chaos of multiple car retirements while also highlighting Checo’s recent issues, McClaren’s driver pairings, and Lewis Hamilton’s race pace. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners dive into lots of aspects of the first non–Red Bull win of the 2023 season. The hosts discuss Ferrari’s race management control, Mercedes’s bold strategy decisions, how Carlos Sainz Jr. allowed Lando Norris into the DRS window, and the ways in which technical directive affected Red Bull. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to react to the Italian Grand Prix, resulting in Max Verstappen’s 10th straight win, marking an F1 record. They discuss Red Bull’s continued dominance, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc’s third and fourth place finishes for Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton’s teammate comments, and look into the disappointing seasons of Alfa Romeo, Haas, and Alpine. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’re back from summer break! Meg and Spanners react to the results of the Dutch Grand Prix. They discuss the varying strategy decisions in response to the heavy rain, how tires and timing impacted different teams' results, and the reactions to Daniel Ricciardo’s crash. Then, they dive into their expectations for next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to discuss what’s going on this silly season, starting with the lack of movement and contracts yet to be signed (0:49). Then, they make bold predictions for the second half of the season that include AlphaTauri finishing seventh and Yuki Tsunoda giving Daniel Ricciardo a run for his money (27:35). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to react to the Belgian Grand Prix and all the F1 news. They begin by discussing Verstappen’s win streak, contemplate how Checo Perez compares to his teammate and whether or not he has an equal chance, and then recap F1 news that Alpine's team principal and sports director will be parting ways. Later, they answer listener questions and touch on story lines to expect from summer break. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, resulting in Red Bull’s 12th consecutive win of the season, breaking the record. They dive into Mercedes’s strategy compared to McLaren’s, discuss Checo’s performance and the need for a “statement drive,” and then follow up on listener questions involving who has the best driver lineup. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Motorsport's Matthew Somerfield to break down the grid as upgrades and adjustments are being made. They discuss the leap we’ve seen from McLaren as they made podium at Silverstone weeks ago (2:00), provide insight into the technicalities behind Red Bull’s successful car design this season (6:56), and predict which team could be the future Constructors' champion once new regulations are implemented (29:58). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Matthew Somerfield Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg to react to the news that Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck De Vries at AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season. They weigh the biggest takeaways from the news, discuss what this could mean for Yuki Tsunoda as his teammate and Checo Perez as his potential competition, and touch on where this leaves De Vries. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the race at Silverstone, which resulted in another win for Max Verstappen and an overall great day for the Brits. They break down McLaren’s impressive performance, with Lando Norris landing on the podium and Oscar Piastri not far behind; highlight the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Lando for no. 2 vs. no. 3; and wrap up with listener questions, where they answer which team would be their third-place pick in the running for the Constructors' Championship. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the Austrian Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen taking home another win. They begin by breaking down what happened with all the track limit penalties and discuss what solution could be implemented. Then they dive into Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and his radio conversation with Toto Wolff, Carlos Sainz’s constant "intimidation" complaint, and then wrap things up with a discussion on why the Austrian Grand Prix has become one of their favorites, as well as some listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to break down the future of F1. They discuss the news that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought into Alpine, weigh in on the constant Daniel Ricciardo rumors, touch on “godlike” drivers from F2, and contemplate where teams go when faced with their biggest challenge, Red Bull. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Luke Smith Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners Ready to recap the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen taking home yet another win. They begin by discussing George Russell’s reliability within Mercedes and then touch on Alex Albon’s impressive performance and Nico Hulkenberg’s curse. Then, they answer listener questions and consider a future for Red Bull without Verstappen. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by TSN’s Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast to preview all of the details heading into the Canadian Grand Prix, from track characteristics to the spectacle in Montreal (1:24). Then, ESPN’s Katie George joins to discuss which team she's looking forward to seeing on race day and Lewis Hamilton’s pending contract renewal with Mercedes (24:58). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Tim Hauraney and Katie George Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin and Meg are joined by Spanners Ready to react to the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix which resulted in another Max Verstappen win. They discuss Mercedes closing the gap and where that leaves Aston Martin. They also answer some listener questions and look forward to the Canadian Grand Prix. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark and Spanners Ready are back post-race with their reactions to the Monaco Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen’s dominant weekend, Monaco’s place on the calendar, Fernando Alonso’s strategy mistake, and Mercedes’s upgrades. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spencer Hall to talk all about Monaco week. They start by briefly catching up on some Formula One news (2:34). Then, they get into the mailbag to answer your questions and hear your hot takes about Monaco and all things F1 (6:28). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spencer Hall Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Kevin is joined by Juliet Litman and Taryn Bray to discuss their top Formula One battles, rumors, and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Juliet Litman and Taryn Bray Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin and Meg react to the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, resulting in Max Verstappen taking home the win and Sergio Pérez and Fernando Alonso landing on the podium. They begin by discussing big-picture takeaways, including team strategies within Red Bull and Ferrari’s uncertain future, then answer your listener questions about the new era of F1, Martin Brundle’s grid walk, and more! Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Meg to discuss qualifying results on Day 3. They dive into all that went wrong for Charles Leclerc in Q3, touch on Max Verstappen’s ninth place position after the red flag, and make predictions for race day. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by ESPN’s Nate Saunders to break down Day 2 of the Miami Grand Prix. They hit on the practice sessions of the day and Charles Leclerc’s crash in P2, discuss the key differences seen in Year 2 of the Miami GP, and consider what Checo Perez needs to do to secure his spot on top. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin and Meg have landed in Miami and they take you through their day walking the track, what they heard from drivers, and much more. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is back and joined by Meg to preview the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. They begin by catching up on Formula One news, from Daniel Ricciardo at the Met Gala to Toto Wolff teaching at Harvard (2:55), reflect on last year’s race and discuss the improvements made (7:50), and then dive into what they are looking forward to in the weekend ahead (14:30). Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg and Spanners are back from the four-week break to react to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss what was learned from this street circuit and Checo Perez’s second win of the season (1:45), touch on the sprint race fiasco between George Russell and Max Verstappen (15:25), break down Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc performance and Carlos Sainz driving strategy (27:15), and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti to discuss the rumors circulating online regarding Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift potentially dating and whether there’s any validity to it (00:51). Later, Spanners stops by to preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and draft their most intriguing story lines heading into Baku (16:52). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Nora Princiotti and Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With three Grand Prix races in the United States this season, and a TV spike from ‘Drive to Survive,’ it’s no secret that F1 is making a concerted American push. Is the sport’s first full-time American driver in 16 years the final piece of that puzzle? In this special episode of ‘The Ringer F1 Show,’ senior staff writer Katie Baker travels to Silverstone to take stock of the Williams Racing team and Logan Sargeant as he tries to become the next big thing in Formula One. Host: Katie Baker Producers: Megan Schuster, Bobby Wagner, and Vikram Patel Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to break down exactly what happened at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix. They begin by unpacking Kevin Magnussen’s tire failure, which resulted in the first red flag and a standing restart (5:22). They then discuss the aftermath, involving multiple accidents, which resulted in yet another red flag and a finish under the safety car (10:48). Later, they weigh in on FIA rulings (16:56) and discuss the results and overall takeaways, highlighting the impressively speedy Red Bull car (58:12). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They begin by hitting on Red Bull’s speed differential (1:38) and Ferrari’s plans to unveil an updated design come Emilia (11:56), and then they address McLaren’s restructuring plans, which involve three department heads (25:10). Later, they participate in a midfield power-ranking exercise in which they discuss performances thus far and expectations moving forward (34:49). Then, they preview the Australian Grand Prix and touch on which teams can benefit on this particular track (51:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the second race of the season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They kick things off with reactions to Checo’s first win of the season and Red Bull’s overall performance (2:06), then discuss George Russell's win (?) (11:24) and revisit the alarms coming from Ferrari (21:38). Later, they touch on the most impressive overtake of the day and more on the Safety Car, penalties, and the best of the rest. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race to break down what we’re seeing across the grid heading into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They begin by discussing which teams and drivers are performing above or below expectations (2:16), touch on the biggest takeaways from the first race of the season (12:37), and then preview the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with discussion about on- and off-track safety protocols, what we learned from last year's race, and what we can expect from this track (39:49). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the 2023 season opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix. They kick things off by highlighting Fernando Alonso’s strategic third-place win that landed him on the podium with Aston Martin (1:26); discussing Ferrari’s disappointing performance, with Leclerc not finishing and Sainz on the defense (12:32); and reviewing Verstappen’s first win at the Bahrain GP, where he maintained a solid lead (17:01). Then, they touch on the midfield competition and where they land among one another, plus the performances from the rookie class (28:40). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve learned from F1 2023’s testing analysis ahead of the first race of the season. They begin by addressing Aston Martin’s positive press focusing on Fernando Alonso (6:17), review McLaren’s disappointing test results (29:25), touch on Ferrari’s consistent performance and what to look for from both drivers (44:07), and more. Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix and provide predictions, with an emphasis on Max Verstappen and Red Bull, and the rookie class (55:22). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Juliet to review Episodes 6 through 10 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They touch on why this series stands out among the rest (6:56), recap some of the biggest surprises from the show, including Max Verstappen’s many appearances (9:44), and discuss what could come next for the series (46:40). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Jodi to recap Episodes 1 through 5 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They begin by highlighting certain scenes from Episode 1, including Binotto and Gunther driving through the Dolomites (7:54), then dive into the format of this season with an emphasis on team principals (18:06) and reveal big takeaways, the series MVP, and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve seen from team car launches thus far, highlighting news of major partnerships (2:45). Then, they address the announcement that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be stepping back from day-to-day F1 operations (16:35), before switching gears and ranking the five drivers and teams that have the most at stake heading into the 2023 season (26:33). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss F1 launch season and preview what we can expect from upcoming reveals (1:35). Then, they dive into Ferrari’s development and strategy (9:52), address Christian Horner’s response to Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez’s relationship (21:13), discuss Williams’s new team principal and former director of strategies for Mercedes, James Vowels (27:21), and dissect the Nyck de Vries lawsuit (36:58). Plus, a few thoughts on the race schedule after confirmation that the Chinese Grand Prix has been canceled (45:54). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is back in the new year, joined by Autosport's Luke Smith to break down the news of potential F1 expansion involving Michael Andretti and his company, Andretti Global. They discuss the reactions to Andretti’s proposal, focusing on both the FIA and Formula 1, touch on his all-American efforts, and evaluate the timeline for the approval process. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Megan and Jessica Smetana to recap the most important moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season. They remember Valtteri Bottas’s famous post on social media, break down Fernando Alonso’s Alpine departure, discuss F1’s American expansion, and much more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to wrap up the season by handing out awards for their Most Impressive Driver, Best Individual Drive, Favorite Weekend of the Year, and more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg to discuss the news that Mattia Binotto has resigned from his position as team principal of Ferrari. They discuss first impressions once the news broke, review how this might affect the current structure of the organization and the drivers, and weigh in on the prospective team principal, Frederic Vassuer (0:39). Later, they touch on more news from the paddock focusing on Red Bull’s newest reserve driver, Daniel Ricciardo (21:50). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the last race of the 2022 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They discuss another Verstappen win (1:15), touch on the upcoming season featuring American driver Logan Sargeant (6:22), and dive into today's race between Charles Leclerc and Checo Pérez for P2 (10:20). Later, they discuss Sebastian Vettel’s career as a Formula One driver (13:37), on and off track drama between the Red Bull team (26:45), and how consumers can stay up-to-date during the off-season (36:47). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the second to last race of the season, the Brazilian Grand Prix. They break down George Russell’s first F1 win and Mercedes’ race strategy (0:45), talk through Max Verstappen and Checo Perez’s relationship at Red Bull (10:12), and answer listener questions (18:46). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg to run down the news around the grid ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. They discuss their first impressions of the track, Stoffel Vandoorne’s move to Aston Martin, Red Bull’s return to Sky Sports, and more (0:39)! Later, Juliet joins Kevin to break down her experience in-person at the Mexican Grand Prix and their first reaction to Formula 1’s weekend in Vegas (30:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Director of Media Rights at Formula One Ian Holmes to discuss the renewed three-year U.S. media-rights deal with ESPN, the market strategy targeting specific demographics, and the creation of the popular Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive’ and its upcoming season. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ian Holmes Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Meg and Taryn Bray to recap the F1 Mexican Grand Prix resulting in Max Verstappen’s 14th win of the season, Lewis Hamilton following behind in second place, and Sergio Perez in third. They reflect on Verstappen’s success after breaking the record for the most wins in a season (3:13), touch on the point gap between top teams Ferrari and Mercedes (6:35), and discuss the best of the rest, including Daniel Ricciardo’s rage drive and Fernando Alonso’s chaotic week ending with a DNF in today’s race (19:40). Later, they weigh in on the cost-cap penalty and debate whether it was enough (37:50). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Taryn Bray Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners following the U.S. Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen’s 13th win of the season and Red Bull clinching the Constructors' Championship. They discuss Verstappen’s race against Lewis Hamilton (6:27), Mercedes’ newfound confidence and strategy (8:32), touch on Carlos Sainz going out (12:44), the back-and-forth battles throughout the race (17:12), and wrap things up with an early Mexican GP preview (41:15). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the United States Grand Prix in Austin coming up this weekend, Kevin is joined by Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas to discuss what he likes about racing in America, the F1 schedule changes, and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Valtteri Bottas Producer: Richie Bozek Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by The Race journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm to preview the U.S. Grand Prix and discuss what is to come next season. They begin by discussing their pro-Austin stance compared to Miami and Vegas tracks (1:31), and touch on track characteristics that make Austin stand out (5:22). Later, they offer 2023 predictions and discuss potential car updates, driver opportunities, and team success (17:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the news that Red Bull and Aston Martin have breached the cost-cap rules. They discuss the penalties that could be enforced due to the breach of the cost cap (2:00), revisit Max Verstappen’s title race win four days out (19:50), and then provide an early U.S. Grand Prix preview (26:57). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by TSN contributor and race car driver Tim Hauraney to break down the Japanese Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen clinching his second F1 Championship. They begin by discussing all the confusion around Verstappen’s win in regards to rules and regulations (0:39), weigh in on Pierre Gasly’s incident with a recovery vehicle on the track (9:58), and touch on the weather conditions and driver performance throughout the race (13:05). Later, they wrap things up by discussing the point system, driver market updates, and what we can expect from the last four races of the season (27:47). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to react to the Singapore Grand Prix, which resulted in a win for Sergio Pérez and podium positions for both Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz. They dive into “Checo’s” competitive performance, discuss Hamilton and Verstappen’s results, and answer listener questions regarding the Constructor's Championship, drivers' title standings, and what we can expect from the Japanese Grand Prix. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Nate Saunders to break down all the news circulating around Formula One. They begin by discussing the new update from the FIA confirming there will be three additional sprint events next season (1:45), and then they revisit next year’s calendar update that includes 24 races (6:38) and preview the challenging upcoming grand prix in Singapore (13:30). Later, they weigh in on the future of the grid and the super license debate, predict Daniel Ricciardo’s next move, and touch on what we should be looking for at the tail end of the season (17:01). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by the hosts of ‘Fast and Loose Sidecast’ to discuss how they caught the Formula One bug, Daniel Ricciardo’s future, Ferrari’s strategy, billionaire race car drivers, and much more (02:00). Their show, the 'Fast and Loose Sidecast' with Michelle Beadle and The Kid Mero, is available live on Amp. Later, Megan Schuster stops by to do some nuts-and-bolts talk on the driver market and take a close look at F1's new 24-race calendar (26:00). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Michelle Beadle, The Kid Mero, and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the results at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. They begin by discussing Max Verstappen’s win and his chances of clinching the title, talk through the ongoing controversy of yet another race ending under a safety car, touch on Nyck de Vries’s Formula 1 debut, and wrap things up with a few listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Spanners Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by “Missed Apex” podcaster Spanners to recap the Dutch Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen winning, George Russell finishing second, and Charles Leclerc finishing third. They discuss a conspiracy theory about the race, take listener questions, and briefly preview Monza. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Michal Baumann to recap the first race back since summer break, the Belgian Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen’s impressive win starting from P14, Ferrari’s exhausting strategy problems, and which upcoming races we should be looking forward to. Later they touch on the news that Daniel Ricciardo will not be returning to McLaren, and discuss what could be next for the driver. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster are joined by ‘Missed Apex Podcast’ host Richard “Spanners” Ready to discuss the deluge of F1 news this week, including Sebastian Vettel’s retirement, Fernando Alonso's move to Aston Martin, Daniel Ricciardo’s next move, the standoff between Oscar Piastri and Alpine, and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster Guest: Richard “Spanners” Ready Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan is joined by Mark Hamilton from the ‘Scuderia F1 Podcast’ and TSN’s Tim Hauraney to break down the Hungarian Grand Prix. They discuss yet another win by Max Verstappen, another questionable strategic performance by Ferrari, and a competitive race for Mercedes with both drivers finishing on the podium. Later, they answer listener questions going into summer break and touch on recent news that Sebastian Vettel will be retiring after the 2022 season. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Mark Hamilton and Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan Schuster is joined by digital host Taryn Bray and Micheal Baumann to recap the French Grand Prix. They revisit the results, discuss another disappointing performance by Ferrari, weigh in on the future of the Paul Ricard Circuit, and wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Taryn Bray and Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Racer F1 correspondent Chris Medland to discuss surprises from the first half of the season, regulation changes, and what to expect at the Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend (2:49). Later, Pierre Gasly joins ‘Slow News Day’ to discuss his dinner with Michael Jordan, driving against lifelong peers, and the upcoming French Grand Prix (36:03). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Pierre Gasly and Chris Medland Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Hunn from the 'Stadio' podcast to share their reactions to Charles Leclerc's victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. They discuss all of the key moments and dramatic incidents of the race, take a look at the standings after today's events, and talk about what this means for Leclerc's rivalry with Max Verstappen going forward. (16:45) They then debate how the new track limits and regulation changes are affecting the competition and dissect the notable drivers currently lingering in the mid-table. (21:00) After the break, they answer listener questions and talk about their expectations for the rest of the season now that we're past the halfway point. (37:00) Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ryan Hunn Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by ‘No Brakes’ podcast host Trey Kerby to preview the Austrian Grand Prix, before reviewing listener hot takes that include thoughts on team principals such as Toto Wolf and Mattia Binotto, drivers such as Nicholas Latiffi and Max Verstappen, and a potential MVD, aka Most Valuable Driver. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Trey Kerby Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Megan Schuster and The Guardian’s Drew Lawrence to break down the British Grand Prix. They recap the results, talk about Carlos Sainz Jr. receiving his first win of the season, discuss Hamilton’s comeback at third, and revisit Ferrari and Red Bull’s strategy once more. Later, they address the crash involving Zhou Guanyu and Alex Albon before then answering more listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Drew Lawrence Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Autosport reporter Luke Smith to preview the British Grand Prix and the Silverstone Circuit. They touch on last year’s race between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, discuss the performance by British drivers from Lando Norris to George Russell to Hamilton, and then talk through the midseason pressure on Mercedes and Ferrari (1:42). Later, Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand joins to talk about the unofficial Formula 1 rights deal with ESPN that has increased exponentially from previous years (31:16). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Luke Smith and John Ourand Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nate Saunders joins Kevin to discuss results from the Montreal Grand Prix and touch on what’s to come for the rest of the season. Then, they make 2023 season predictions and touch on individuals that could shake up the driver market, such as four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, fan favorite Daniel Riccardo, and new driver Oscar Piastri. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by 'Business Insider' editor Alanis King to recap the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen winning, Carlos Sainz finishing second, and Lewis Hamilton finishing third. They discuss lessons they learned about Sainz, Mercedes-Benz car changes, and Fernando Alonso's up-and-down weekend. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Alanis King Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Michael Baumann to recap the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which resulted in Red Bull taking first and second and Mercedes’s George Russel finishing third. They weigh in on Ferrari’s car trouble and their double retirement, discuss Formula 1’s porpoising issue, and recap Red Bull’s consistent performance. Later, they answer listener questions and provide a few thoughts on the upcoming Canadian GP. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by ‘Missed Apex’ podcaster Spanners to preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They weigh in on the pros and cons for the street circuit in Baku, discuss all the drama at Red Bull between drivers Max Verstappen and Checo Perez, revisit Ferrari’s strategy or lack thereof, and round out the conversation with takeaways from the season thus far. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Hauraney joins Kevin to break down the Monaco Grand Prix. They discuss the FIA’s response to the weather, Sergio Perez’s win, Red Bull and Ferrari’s strategy, and then wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by tech enthusiast Bryson Sullivan and The Guardian’s Drew Lawrence to answer the biggest questions of the season, such as the title favorite for the drivers championship, upgrade developments, performance reviews, and spending caps. Then, they wrap things up with predictions for the Monaco Grand Prix. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Bryson Sullivan and Drew Lawrence Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by The Ringer's own Megan Schuster to analyze what happened at the Spanish Grand Prix over the weekend, and they start their conversation by discussing if the results will ultimately be a disaster for Ferrari. They debate the winners and losers of the competition, go through the standings in both the Driver and Constructor championships, and talk about Drake's first Formula 1 betting experience. Kevin and Megan then end the pod by answering some listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Production Associate: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Michael Baumann to share reactions from the first-ever Miami Grand Prix. They discuss their biggest takeaways and talk through the winners such as Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr. and the losers such as Mick Schumacher, McLaren, and AlphaTauri. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Michael Baumann to recap the Miami Grand Prix qualifying session that resulted in Charles Leclerc taking pole position, Carlos Sainz Jr. behind in second, followed by Max Verstappen taking third on the grid. They discuss the driver's response to the track, the impressive qualifying session by Valterri Bottas, and make predictions for the Sunday Miami GP. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by ESPN’s Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders to preview the Miami Grand Prix. They share thoughts on track practice that resulted in RedBull car problems and a competitive session from Mercedes driver George Russell, and then discuss which car could be the most suited for this track, what drivers had to say, and wrap things up with weekend predictions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Robinson to discuss impressions from Day 2 of the Miami Grand Prix. They weigh in on fan-favorite drivers such as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, and touch on what they’re seeing in Miami, from the celebrities to the track tours (1:50). Later, Adam Stern from the Sports Business Journal joins to further break down the docu-series ‘Drive to Survive,’ Americanization of Formula One, and the economics behind this race and the sport (21:21). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Josh Robinson and Adam Stern Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Jessica Smetana to share first impressions of the Miami Grand Prix. They weigh in on the track that could make it a serious contender in Formula One, talk about what they’re looking forward to this weekend, and discuss the spectacle that is unfolding in Miami. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by YouTuber Chain Bear to preview next week’s Miami Grand Prix and to answer your mailbag questions. Chain Bear explains the differences in tracks, breaks down the new regulations and their impact on the season, discusses driving styles, and much more! Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Stuart Taylor Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Elizabeth Blackstock and Alex Kirshner to break down what we saw at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. They begin with naming their winners, such as Redbull and AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, and then transition to their losers. Later they discuss how the results of this race will impact the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, and what to look for as the gap between Redbull and Ferrari tightens. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Elizabeth Blackstock and Alex Kirshner Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark previews the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and discusses what to look forward to from teams such as Redbull and Mercedes and what to expect from the first sprint race of the season (0:39). Later, Channel 6’s Spencer Hall joins for a deep dive of all 10 F1 teams and assists you with picking yours (5:48). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spencer Hall Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by McLaren CEO Zak Brown to discuss the new racing series Extreme E, adjustments McLaren and other teams are making three races into the schedule, how regulations are affecting racing thus far, and the “Americanization” of F1 (1:30). Later, Juliet Litman joins to break down recent F1 news from Italy seizing Mazepin properties to Max Verstappen having an escape clause in his contract (17:54). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Zak Brown and Juliet Litman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Fox’s RJ Young and Relapped’s Deanna to recap the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss the result of yet another win for Charles Leclerc, dive into the biggest takeaways from this race, touch on car developments for Red Bull and Mercedes, and wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: RJ Young and Deanna Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN’s Nate Saunders joins Kevin Clark to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss Mercedes’s performance thus far, the rivalry—or lack thereof—between Red Bull and Ferrari, and the updated track in Australia (2:09). Later, Jodi Walker joins to talk through the personalities we saw in the recent season of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ and then participate in a best-hang mock draft (44:54). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Nate Saunders and Jodi Walker Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin is joined by Ryan Hunn, Megan Schuster, and Erika Cervantes to draft their top picks for the 2022 season of Formula One. They draft their top drivers, principals, cars, and more on The Ringer’s first F1 mock draft. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Ryan Hunn and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Clark is joined by Jessica Smetana to react to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen taking home the win and the two Ferraris following close behind in second and third. They discuss their winners and losers, Ferrari’s consistency, the conflict surrounding the track in Saudi Arabia, and what to expect going into Australia. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices