The Ringer F1 Show

Lando Norris's impressive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix steals the spotlight, showcasing McLaren's resurgence. Meanwhile, Red Bull grapples with significant performance issues and internal strife. Ferrari surprises with a comeback podium finish, but Hamilton's tragic weekend adds drama. Williams faces unfortunate chaos with disqualifications and crashes, while Zandvoort's unique track brings its own challenges. The hosts delve into summer trade news and gear up for the exciting Monza race, where predictions and team strategies take center stage.

Luke Smith, a motorsports representative from The Athletic, joins Meg to dive into F1's evolving landscape. They analyze Max Verstappen's home race expectations and discuss potential lineup changes for Red Bull and Ferrari in 2025. The duo highlights young talent like Kimi Antonelli and the promising future for Williams’ driver pairing of Albon and Sainz. They also cover team dynamics in Haas and Alpine, alongside reflections on Daniel Ricciardo’s challenges. The conversation ends with midseason predictions that set the stage for an exciting 2024.

George Russell, a talented F1 driver recently disqualified for weight issues, shares insights on his impressive one-stop strategy during the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, who claimed victory in the wake of Russell's disqualification, reflects on the competitive dynamics. Sergio Pérez discusses his uncertain future with Red Bull amid potential changes. The trio also dives into team performance, speculating on the fastest car, management shake-ups at Alpine, and driver movements, including Carlos Sainz's transition to Williams.

The podcast discusses the intense team drama at the Hungarian Grand Prix, including the feud between Norris and Piastri. They analyze Verstappen's behavior on the radio and the Red Bull strategy. The future of Perez at Red Bull is uncertain, and they talk about Magnussen leaving Haas and a potential swap with Ocon at Williams.

The podcast discusses Lewis Hamilton's triumphant win at the British Grand Prix after nearly three years. They analyze team strategies with a focus on Red Bull and McLaren, and the struggles faced by drivers like Leclerc and Norris. There are talks about potential mid-season driver changes, Sainz's chances with Mercedes and Red Bull, and the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt.

Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Austrian Grand Prix! First, they address the ongoing race between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, the eventual contact made in lap 64 that caused both to pit, and whether Verstappen or Norris is to blame (02:17). They discuss George Russell’s quiet but competent performance that allowed him to win the race once Verstappen and Norris fell out in front of him and what this means for Mercedes (22:02). They discuss the new track limits and their effectiveness and potential dangers (30:33) as well as the team fighting within Haas and Alpine (39:21). They go over yet another bad performance from Fernando Alonso (43:31) and another sad and forgettable race from Leclerc (46:33). Finally, they discuss the drama regarding Jos Verstappen driving in the Legends Parade and what this could mean for Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull and Sainz’s free agency.Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to cover the action-packed Barcelona Grand Prix! They first discuss the track and whether it will continue to be on the schedule as the cars outgrow the course (01:48). Then, they discuss Lando Norris’s race and his admittance to losing it in the first stint (04:25). This leads to a conversation about which team has the best car in Formula One (10:23) and McLaren’s odd tire strategy during the race (13:55). They praise Mercedes as they seem to have found a strategy that fits their car and discuss the rivalry between Russell and Hamilton, evident in this race with Hamilton on the podium for the first time this season (21:05). They debate where Mercedes is in the pecking order of best teams (31:26) and break down the Ferrari tension between Leclerc and Sainz as Sainz continues to search for a new team to sign with (37:00). Finally, they anticipate what the upcoming races will look like in Austria and Great Britain (49:15).Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners are back to cover the rainy Canadian Grand Prix! First, they discuss the safety car for Logan Sargeant, this season’s agent of chaos (05:02), and pitting strategies for each team (09:23). They discuss Sergio Pérez’s disastrous race week and contract renewal (17:35), George Russell’s mistakes during the race despite finishing third (20:05), and whether Mercedes has finally figured out its race strategy (27:36). Then, they talk about Leclerc’s disappointing race and use of slick tires following his win in Monaco (36:44). They review recent contract news for Sainz (42:07), the drama between Ricciardo and Villeneuve (47:23), and the many drivers yet to be signed for next year (53:56). Finally, they discuss the new regulations coming to F1 in 2026 (58:03) and Alonso’s fight against Hamilton despite a large gap (69:18).Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monaco Grand Prix recap covers famed crashes, Leclerc's victory, Sainz's talks with Williams, and tire strategies. Analysis delves into race dynamics, Red Bull's performance, and the impact of Monaco's unique track. Discussion on racing incidents, penalties, and strategic decisions by Ferrari and George Russell. Insights into driver frustrations, team strategies, and the need for exciting race format changes.

They dissect the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, covering Norris's near-pass on Verstappen, McLaren and Ferrari's strategies, Pérez's quiet race, and the Russell-Hamilton drama. They predict excitement for Monaco next week.