The Ringer F1 Show Verstappen Takes Baku, a Williams Podium, and the Weirdest Qualifying Ever
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Sep 21, 2025 Megan chats with Spanners Ready, a knowledgeable F1 commentator renowned for his technical insight and bold opinions. They delve into Max Verstappen's triumphant Baku win and dissect Oscar Piastri's unfortunate first-lap crash. The conversation highlights a peculiar qualifying round featuring six red flags, an event that left fans buzzing. They also celebrate Carlos Sainz Jr.'s stellar podium finish for Williams, discussing the implications for Ferrari and George Russell's performance amid the chaos.
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Piastri's Weekend Unravels
- Oscar Piastri had a brutal weekend with three major errors across qualifying and the race that cost him a lot.
- Spanners suggests the mistakes compounded as a young driver got tilted and pushed too hard to recover positions.
Chaos Favored Calculated Drivers
- The bizarre two-hour qualifying with six red flags created chaotic strategy choices and punished drivers who overreached.
- Teams that played the percentages, like Verstappen's Red Bull, benefitted from measured laps rather than risky maximal attempts.
Verstappen's Calm Wins Races
- Spanners recounts Verstappen's win as emblematic of his ability to stay composed in chaotic conditions.
- He notes Verstappen often chooses timing and positioning over scraping the last tenth, which wins in messy weekends.