The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners recap the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that gave Oscar Piastri his third win of the season and the lead in the Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen came in second, and Charles Leclerc finished third.They kick things off by talking through Lando Norris’s performance and where he stands at McLaren (1:35) before breaking down the corner incident between Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen on Lap 1, Turn 1 that resulted in a five-second penalty for Verstappen (16:05). Then, they make an early 2026 team prediction for Max Verstappen (35:05).Later, they discuss Yuki Tsunoda’s DNF performance (45:10), Williams’s race strategy (49:08), and the futures for George Russell at Mercedes (01:00:45) and Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari (01:02:48).Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners dive into the thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri shines with a stellar win for McLaren. The rivalry between McLaren's Piastri and Norris intensifies as they recap their contrasting performances. George Russell garners Driver of the Day honors, despite a DRS penalty. The hosts scrutinize Ferrari's puzzling race strategies and Red Bull's series of weekend blunders. Plus, mechanical issues add to the drama, as they analyze how this affects driver performances moving forward.

Max Verstappen clinched a stunning victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, highlighted by his jaw-dropping qualifying lap. The fierce competition between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri stole the spotlight, especially during a tense pit-stop incident. Yuki Tsunoda faced challenges at his home race, while Ferrari's disappointing strategy raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, up-and-coming drivers impressed, showcasing the exciting future of Formula 1. It's a thrilling mix of race strategy, rivalry, and the unpredictable nature of motorsport!

The hosts dive into Yuki Tsunoda's surprise promotion to Red Bull, analyzing the implications for him and Liam Lawson. They explore the notorious history of Red Bull's second seat and ponder whether Tsunoda can achieve his podium prediction at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. A humorous look at driver decisions reveals the blend of performance needs and sponsorship influences. Additionally, they discuss cornering techniques in racing, contrasting styles and the mental hurdles drivers face when switching teams.

The thrilling race weekend in Shanghai featured unexpected double disqualifications for Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton. McLaren shined with strong performances from Piastri and Norris, raising debates about team dynamics. Red Bull had a rough time with Verstappen's car, while Mercedes' George Russell sparked changing opinions. The hosts discussed Haas's impressive showing and rookie Ollie Bearman's potential. Finally, they touched on the emotional pressures drivers face and the impact of car performance on results.

Meg and Spanners are back for the first race of the 2025 F1 season! First, they discuss the track conditions and Verstappen's race before getting into the biggest story of the week- Hamilton and Ferrari (08:07). They break down Ferrari's strategy decisions differing for Leclerc and Hamilton and decide where they should keep their expectations for the rest of the season. Next, they applaud McLaren's performance (21:48) and George Russel's drive with Mercedes (35:22), and Meg rubs in William's success this week with Albon finishing 5th (40:09). After, they grade the rookie performances from Antonelli's so-so race to Hadjar and Lawson's lackluster finishes (47:54). Finally, Meg and Spanners share their opinions on the loss of the fastest lap point (64:03).Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the hosts as they unveil their power rankings for the 2025 F1 season! The spotlight falls on the rivalry between Piastri and Norris, while they ponder the electrifying dynamics of Leclerc and Hamilton on the same team. Expect lively debates about Alpine's future with Gasly and the promising outlook for Williams as they develop their driver lineup. With the Australian Grand Prix around the corner, excitement builds as they share their hopes and predictions for the thrilling season opener!

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast to recap episodes 6-10 of Season 7 of ‘Drive to Survive’! They kick things off by discussing their expectations for the new season (2:13), and then jump into Episode 6 with talk on McLaren’s strategy (6:41). Then, they run through moments from Episode 7 with the drivers' handheld cameras (19:06), to Episode 8’s search for Checo’s replacement at Red Bull (27:37), to more Flavio Briatore in Episode 9 (40:47), to finally, an Episode 10 recap highlighting Max Verstappen’s drive in Brazil (51:16)!Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Tim HauraneyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Meg is joined by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman to break down the new season of ‘Drive To Survive’! They begin by discussing Episode 1 and share their thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Mercedes and their love for Alex Albon (05:21). Next, they discuss the state of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’s friendship, shown in Episode 2, "Frenemies" (12:14). They talk about the reveal that Toto Wolff promised Hamilton not to talk to Verstappen about joining Mercedes (23:16), and they agree they were shocked to find out how charismatic James Vowles is and loved seeing Carlos Sainz’s life of luxury (31:01). They discuss the Monaco Grand Prix’s relevance to the sport and the player’s love for paddle ball during Charles Leclerc’s episode (38:17). Finally, Meg shares her show takeaways and favorite quotes with Juliet (43:53).Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Juliet LitmanProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners give their highlights from three days of testing, starting with Williams and Carlos Sainz’s all-out approach (1:17), Ferrari’s new racing dynamic with Lewis Hamilton making his energetic debut (10:38), and Red Bull’s uninspired performance (20:40). Plus, a review of the best of the rest (30:05)!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices