The Ringer F1 Show

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 SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: 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 SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: 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 SchusterGuest: Juliet LitmanProducer: 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 SchusterGuest: Jodi WalkerProducer: 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 SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyAssociate 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 SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyAssociate 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 SchusterGuest: Luke SmithAssociate 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 ClarkGuests: Megan Schuster and Jessica SmetanaAssociate 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 ClarkGuests: Megan Schuster and Richard ReadyAssociate 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 ClarkGuest: Megan SchusterAssociate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices