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The Ringer

Your pit stop for everything Formula 1. Find Megan Schuster and expert guests from around the world every Wednesday and Sunday covering the 22 Grand Prix events and news.

The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners use Madring’s disastrous, overtaking-starved debut as a springboard to examine what makes a truly great Formula One circuit. They discuss the importance of flow, character, challenging and raceable corners, runoff and track-limits enforcement, how modern aerodynamics can undermine classic tracks, and the tension between creating an impressive live venue and compelling racing for viewers.

(00:00) Intro

(01:50) Final notes on Madring

(10:01) What makes a great track?

(15:16) “Flow state” vs. “tight” tracks

(22:17) What makes a good corner?

(41:47) How cars and regulations play a role

(51:23) Spectacle vs. design

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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What Makes a Great F1 Track

Meg Schuster and Spanners break down the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, where Kimi Antonelli claimed the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. They dive into the new circuit’s lack of overtaking, examine McLaren’s costly decision to pit Norris after the virtual safety car ended and Mercedes’s baffling strategy for George Russell, and debate whether Antonelli should have received a track-limits penalty that could have changed the result.

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) Well, that was boring

(12:29) Exciting new strategies

(24:02) What is going on with McLaren?

(42:56) Some positives from Ferrari

(53:55) Kimi's miraculous non-penalty

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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2026 Spanish Grand Prix Review

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

Meg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s birthday, which may have been ruined by Ferrari’s nightmare afternoon, they examine Charles Leclerc’s crash and clash with Lewis Hamilton, the team’s baffling strategy decisions, McLaren’s uneven weekend, and Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position.

(00:00) Intro

(02:34) Kimi with another amazing win!

(24:59) Ferrari messed it up ... again

(35:33) Lap 1 craziness

(52:06) McLaren’s confusing showing

(61:44) Madness from Pierre!

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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2026 Italian Grand Prix Review

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

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

Meg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy with its late team orders. They also dissect Ferrari’s communication failures, Max Verstappen’s massive home-race crash, Aston Martin’s modest progress, and the latest driver-market developments—including Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030.

(00:00) Intro

(04:42) Lando does it again!

(14:15) Merciless Mercedes on the radio

(23:55) Ferrari vs. itself

(37:55) The big Max crash

(49:56) A bit of Aston messiness

(64:06) Max re-signs to Red Bull

(71:36) What to watch for in the driver market

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Review

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

Meg and Spanners recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured his first victory of the season. They talk about the upgrades McLaren have been making, confusing pit-stop decisions, news of the Malaysian Grand Prix’s return, and much more.

(00:00) Intro(1:34) McLaren upgrades(15:04) Confusing pit-stop decisions(21:21) Down week for Ferrari(34:54) Max Verstappen's relationship with Red Bull(42:22) George Russell’s struggles continue(49:07) Aston Martin upgrades(1:05:15) Malaysia is hosting the Bahrain GP

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Isaiah Blakely
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Hungarian Grand Prix Review

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down Kimi Antonelli’s Belgian Grand Prix victory and the controversial incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. They also examine Ferrari’s strategy problems, McLaren’s improving pace, and Russell’s growing championship pressure heading into Hungary.

(00:00) Intro

(01:59) The big contact controversy

(26:49) Mid-race maneuvers

(42:23) The lackluster Lando strat

(49:50) Kimi back in the top spot

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Belgian Grand Prix Review

Kevin is joined by Juliet Litman to recap the first four episodes of the newest season of ‘Drive to Survive’. They explain why the show is so accessible to new viewers and why it turned them into fans of the sport. Next, they choose their favorite drivers and discuss the issues involving the Mazepin family. Finally, they share their thoughts on the upcoming golf and tennis shows created by the same producers.
Host: Kevin Clark
Guest: Juliet Litman
Associate Producer: Mike Wargon
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