The Ringer F1 Show News Around the Track and Previewing the U.S. GP
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Oct 15, 2025 Spanners Ready, a frequent guest and F1 analyst, joins Megan Schuster to dive into thrilling F1 news. They unpack the ongoing Verstappen-Russell feud, revealing juicy insights on its media escalation. The duo also discusses McLaren's $20M lawsuit against Alex Palou and the ensuing drama, including contract controversies and internal disputes. With a detailed preview of the Austin GP, they analyze the track's challenges, tire strategies, and potential title implications, sparking excitement for the upcoming race!
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Mercedes Keeps 2027 Options Open
- Mercedes publicly committed Russell and Antonelli for 2026 while remaining vague about 2027 terms.
- That ambiguity likely preserves flexibility for Mercedes amid a competitive driver market.
Negotiate With Market Leverage
- Teams should use the driver market leverage when negotiating multi-year deals given supply constraints.
- Expect teams to prefer options and performance triggers rather than guaranteed long-term contracts.
Russell Orchestrated The Abu Dhabi Callout
- Ted Kravitz's book reveals George Russell planned to press the Verstappen feud publicly in Abu Dhabi.
- That suggested media strategy supports the view Russell curates his public image deliberately.
