The Ringer F1 Show

Episodes

• 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix ReviewMeg and Spanners break down the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where George Russell capped a dominant weekend with a lights-to-flag victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. They debate Red Bull’s reluctance to release Hadjar despite his pace, Kimi Antonelli’s championship setback, and the safety car restart chaos sparked by Franco Colapinto’s collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris, before examining the dramatic late battles that enlivened an otherwise quiet Baku race. (00:00) Intro (01:30) George and his big win! (11:03) Big Red Bull drama! (37:26) Time for the second restart Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Previewing the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand PrixMeg and Spanners preview the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, examining Baku’s narrow castle section, enormous main straight, and potential to produce either safety-car chaos or a processional one-stop race. They also discuss Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull extension, McLaren’s controversial logo redesign, Max Verstappen’s 100-driver karting challenge, the addition of a Monaco sprint, and Ferrari’s efforts to rebuild its power-unit department for 2027.(00:00) Intro(02:11) Isack remains with Red Bull(11:30) McLaren’s new and weird logo(18:52) Max vs. 100(28:54) 2027 Sprint race rant(39:53) Ferrari continues to step on rakes(49:02) Previewing the Baku City Circuit Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• What Makes a Great F1 TrackMeg and Spanners use Madring’s disastrous, overtaking-starved debut as a springboard to examine what makes a truly great Formula One circuit. They discuss the importance of flow, character, challenging and raceable corners, runoff and track-limits enforcement, how modern aerodynamics can undermine classic tracks, and the tension between creating an impressive live venue and compelling racing for viewers. (00:00) Intro (01:50) Final notes on Madring (10:01) What makes a great track? (15:16) “Flow state” vs. “tight” tracks (22:17) What makes a good corner? (41:47) How cars and regulations play a role (51:23) Spectacle vs. design Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 2026 Spanish Grand Prix ReviewMeg Schuster and Spanners break down the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, where Kimi Antonelli claimed the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. They dive into the new circuit’s lack of overtaking, examine McLaren’s costly decision to pit Norris after the virtual safety car ended and Mercedes’s baffling strategy for George Russell, and debate whether Antonelli should have received a track-limits penalty that could have changed the result. (00:00) Intro (01:47) Well, that was boring (12:29) Exciting new strategies (24:02) What is going on with McLaren? (42:56) Some positives from Ferrari (53:55) Kimi's miraculous non-penalty Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• News and Previewing the Spanish Grand PrixMeg and Spanners preview Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, examining its tight 22-turn layout, extreme banking and alarming potential for chaos after an F3 test produced 19 red flags. They also unpack Ferrari’s escalating fallout from Monza, including Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with the team, Charles Leclerc’s fitness, and mounting pressure on Fred Vasseur.(00:00) Intro(03:21) Massive Ferarri fallout(23:09) What's up with Fred?(33:16) Isack will miss the Spanish GP(36:57) Romance corner with Meg and Spanners(42:04) Previewing the Spanish GPHosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 2026 Italian Grand Prix ReviewMeg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s birthday, which may have been ruined by Ferrari’s nightmare afternoon, they examine Charles Leclerc’s crash and clash with Lewis Hamilton, the team’s baffling strategy decisions, McLaren’s uneven weekend, and Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position. (00:00) Intro (02:34) Kimi with another amazing win! (24:59) Ferrari messed it up ... again (35:33) Lap 1 craziness (52:06) McLaren’s confusing showing (61:44) Madness from Pierre! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Previewing the Italian GPMeg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, examining Ferrari’s home-race pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s chances, Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, and Liam Lawson’s latest opportunity with Red Bull. They also discuss Lando Norris’s long-term McLaren extension, Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine, Red Bull’s frustration with the FIA’s engine-development system, Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher–inspired livery, and Monza’s unconventional new trophy.(00:00) Intro(2:29) Lando re-ups with McLaren(11:29) Franco sticks with Alpine(19:14) Red Bull is angry once again(28:42) New signings with Red Bull!(44:18) Getting ready for Monza(57:13) WTF is this trophy?Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The Biggest F1 Story Lines Across the Second Half of the SeasonMeg and Spanners get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest headlines buzzing around the F1 media sphere as we head into the last half of the season. They break down the Drivers' Championship standings, preview the Spanish Grand Prix, and much more.(00:00) Intro(1:54) Who actually has a chance in the Drivers' Championship?(24:34) The end of F1’s “silly season”(32:37) Spanish Grand Prix preview(28:42) Carlos Sainz and Team Williams shell shock(48:17) F1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit(52:53) Where will the season actually end?(59:08) Max Verstappen’s recent errors and Team Red BullHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix ReviewMeg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy with its late team orders. They also dissect Ferrari’s communication failures, Max Verstappen’s massive home-race crash, Aston Martin’s modest progress, and the latest driver-market developments—including Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030. (00:00) Intro (04:42) Lando does it again! (14:15) Merciless Mercedes on the radio (23:55) Ferrari vs. itself (37:55) The big Max crash (49:56) A bit of Aston messiness (64:06) Max re-signs to Red Bull (71:36) What to watch for in the driver market Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Revisiting the 2026 Driver Points DraftAt Formula One’s summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season’s biggest surprises—including Mercedes’s strength, Kimi Antonelli’s emergence, and five different winners in five races. They also debate Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s recovery prospects, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s execution, Aston Martin’s disastrous campaign, McLaren’s growing momentum, and whether Cadillac deserves more patience in its debut season.(00:00) Intro(06:18) The driver points draft standings(21:47) Can Max close the gap?(31:52) Drivers' Championship standings(41:51) The Aston of it all(54:38) McLaren turning it around?(62:22) Fishing for positives with CadillacHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyGuests: Chris Medland and Nate SaundersSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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