The Ringer F1 Show

Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, resulting in Red Bull’s 12th consecutive win of the season, breaking the record. They dive into Mercedes’s strategy compared to McLaren’s, discuss Checo’s performance and the need for a “statement drive,” and then follow up on listener questions involving who has the best driver lineup.Host: Kevin ClarkGuests: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika CervantesAdditional Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Motorsport's Matthew Somerfield to break down the grid as upgrades and adjustments are being made. They discuss the leap we’ve seen from McLaren as they made podium at Silverstone weeks ago (2:00), provide insight into the technicalities behind Red Bull’s successful car design this season (6:56), and predict which team could be the future Constructors' champion once new regulations are implemented (29:58).Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Matthew SomerfieldProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg to react to the news that Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck De Vries at AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season. They weigh the biggest takeaways from the news, discuss what this could mean for Yuki Tsunoda as his teammate and Checo Perez as his potential competition, and touch on where this leaves De Vries.Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Megan SchusterProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the race at Silverstone, which resulted in another win for Max Verstappen and an overall great day for the Brits. They break down McLaren’s impressive performance, with Lando Norris landing on the podium and Oscar Piastri not far behind; highlight the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Lando for no. 2 vs. no. 3; and wrap up with listener questions, where they answer which team would be their third-place pick in the running for the Constructors' Championship.Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the Austrian Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen taking home another win. They begin by breaking down what happened with all the track limit penalties and discuss what solution could be implemented. Then they dive into Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and his radio conversation with Toto Wolff, Carlos Sainz’s constant "intimidation" complaint, and then wrap things up with a discussion on why the Austrian Grand Prix has become one of their favorites, as well as some listener questions.Host: Kevin ClarkGuests: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to break down the future of F1. They discuss the news that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought into Alpine, weigh in on the constant Daniel Ricciardo rumors, touch on “godlike” drivers from F2, and contemplate where teams go when faced with their biggest challenge, Red Bull.Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Luke SmithProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners Ready to recap the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen taking home yet another win. They begin by discussing George Russell’s reliability within Mercedes and then touch on Alex Albon’s impressive performance and Nico Hulkenberg’s curse. Then, they answer listener questions and consider a future for Red Bull without Verstappen.Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by TSN’s Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast to preview all of the details heading into the Canadian Grand Prix, from track characteristics to the spectacle in Montreal (1:24). Then, ESPN’s Katie George joins to discuss which team she's looking forward to seeing on race day and Lewis Hamilton’s pending contract renewal with Mercedes (24:58).Host: Kevin ClarkGuests: Tim Hauraney and Katie GeorgeProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Meg are joined by Spanners Ready to react to the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix which resulted in another Max Verstappen win. They discuss Mercedes closing the gap and where that leaves Aston Martin. They also answer some listener questions and look forward to the Canadian Grand Prix.Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark and Spanners Ready are back post-race with their reactions to the Monaco Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen’s dominant weekend, Monaco’s place on the calendar, Fernando Alonso’s strategy mistake, and Mercedes’s upgrades.Host: Kevin ClarkGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices