
The Ringer F1 Show
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Revisiting 'F1: The Movie' One Year Later
News, Updates, and Rumors. Plus, Looking Ahead to Austria.
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Review
Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix Review
F1 European Preview
Canadian Grand Prix Review
Canada Grand Prix Preview
Silly Season Preview
Live From the F1 Miami Grand Prix Official Fan Fest
Miami Grand Prix Review
News From Miami Qualifying
Miami Grand Prix Preview
News and Notes Before Miami
Updates From F1's Spring Break
The Biggest Questions Ahead of F1's Spring Break
Megan and Spanners fire up the mics and discuss some of the biggest questions ahead of F1’s spring break. (00:40) Intro (02:56) What regular tweaks may be coming and when? (23:24 ) How will George Russell respond to Kimi Antonelli taking the lead? (33:57) What is the young F1 drivers hierarchy? (46:28) Has Adrian Newey lost his fastball? Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reviewing the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners take a look at the results from Suzuka as Kimi Antonelli takes another historic victory. They also talk about a scary crash, Max Verstappen kicking up some major dust over new regulations, and much more! (00:00) Intro(02:01) Kimi making a run for greatness(13:16) Ollie crashes hard(36:17) Max making major waves(49:37) Missing the midfield: Meg gets cranky(54:25) Cadillac is allowed some flowers Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Gets DQ'd, New Liveries, and Looking to Japan
Meg and Spanners take on the week's F1 news and headlines and break everything down before the Japanese GP this coming weekend! (00:00) Intro(03:11) Wheatley is “Outie” at Audi(11:36) Max wins (then loses) the ring(18:39) Lewis has actually won: A story of cope(25:51) The Japan GP is on the way!(41:41) Loads of new liveries! Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy, Sell, Hold: F1 Edition
Meg and Spanners take a look at the Formula One stock market and tell you what to buy, sell, and hold based on the early reactions to and news about the first few weeks of the 2026 season. Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reviewing the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix that made history. First they discuss a decisive Mercedes victory, which makes Kimi Antonelli the youngest-ever Formula One GP pole-sitter. They also dive into a thrilling Ferrari battle that was a saving grace for this year's regulations, along with Max Verstappen being a very big grump. (00:00) Intro (02:58) Mercedes dominates once again! (06:29) What will it take to beat Mercedes? (25:41) More problems for McLaren (31:11) Max’s very bad day (45:32) The rules remain the same (51:59) Bahrain and Saudi Arabia officially canceled Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
News From Around F1, Plus Previewing Shanghai
Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at the aftermath of Australia and all of the latest news from around F1, including a possible takeover of Alpine, Max Verstappen hitting the Nurburgring, and much more. All this before they preview what to expect at the next GP in Shanghai. (00:00) Intro (02:18) Leaks from Kimi and Isack (12:15) Bidding war starts at Alpine (27:37) Max puts a “Ring” on it! (32:32) Shanghai preview! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Shop thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts on eBay motors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reactions from The Australian GP
The F1 season has now begun, and Meg and Spanners are here to recap everything from the opening race weekend. The Australian GP was a mess for some and a stroke of luck for others. There were major complaints about the new regulation set, a virtual safety car problem for Ferrari, and even a cow named Max. The pod breaks it all down. (00:00) Intro (05:34) Are We Having Fun Yet? (11:25) Overtake Overload (15:21) Off the Line (28:28) Arvid Lindblad Makes Noise (32:03) Max Says "I Told You So" (43:47) Aston Martin Is in the Dirt (50:59) Cadillac Must Find Their Way (55:57) The Cow Named “Max” (63:08) A Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Update Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Full 2026 Season Preview and Predictions
Meg and Spanners sit down to take a big look at this year's upcoming F1 season as it prepares to kick off. They take a look at the best drivers to watch, their personal predictions and hot takes for the season, as well as previewing the Australian GP. (00:00) Intro(02:36) Who are the drivers to watch?(07:14) Personal top-five drivers this season(33:50) The Constructors' Championship(52:03) Australia GP preview Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 8 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the final episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 7 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the seventh episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 6 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the sixth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 5 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the fifth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 4 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the fourth episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 3 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the third episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 2 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the second episode of the newest season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'!Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Drive to Survive' Season 8, Episode 1 Recap
Meg and Spanners drop in to recap the first episode of the new season of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2026 F1 Driver Points Draft
Meg and Spanners are joined by F1 journalists Nate Saunders and Chris Medland to have their very own driver points draft, as they pick which drivers will come out with the most points this season and who will give us the biggest surprises! (00:00) Intro (03:09) Let the Drafting Begin! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Guest: Nate Saunders and Chris Medland Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Takeaways From Part 2 of Preseason Testing
Meg and Spanners are back to break down all of the newest news and speculation from the second part of Formula One testing, including a wild turn of good fortune for Ferrari, wild wing tech, and a big power-engine testing to-do. (00:00) Intro (01:29) Top times and laps (03:21) Impressions from the track (09:29) Ferrari had something good happen! (25:36) Power-engine testing to-do (41:11) Lando changes his tune (42:51) Red Bull data is in Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Worried Should We Be About These New F1 Regulations?
Meg and Spanners are here to ask all the burning questions around this new round of testing and regulation sets. They are joined by Matthew Somerfield to get the technical perspective on all things Formula One concerning these new rules, what teams to look out for, and who will dominate this coming season. (00:00) Intro (01:31) Should We Be Worried, Really? (04:34) New Engines, New Problems? (13:58) New Vocab Lesson! (23:08) Top Tracks to Watch in 2026 (30:01) Is Red Bull All Hype? (33:32) Audi and Cadillac Outlooks (41:08) Will Mercedes Dominate? Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Guest: Matthew Somerfield Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Takeaways from Part 1 of Preseason Testing
The first part of testing is over and the vibes are iffy. F1's new regulations have given drivers and racers a bit of annoyance to say the least. Max Verstappen has some choice words. They also look at the new results for Cadillac, Audi and much more. Meg and Spanners also ask the big questons coming out of testing and what we can expect in round two.(00:00) Intro(05:13) Max Hates it Here(16:06) Expectations for Red Bull(24:12) Aston Martin is having a tough time(35:26) Audi and cadillac are back of the pack(45:22) Will the vibes improve for new regulations?(51:06) Will Mercedes have any consequences?(59:13) Will the starts be weird?Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Biggest Storylines of the F1 Season
Meg and Spanners are back and ready to talk about everything going on from around the world of F1 and the new testing that came up so fast! They take on the splash that Cadillac and Audi made, and Ferrari possibly getting it together for real this time? They also discuss new liveries, new regulations, and so much more. (00:00) Intro (03:35) New Regulations (18:00) Audi and Cadillac (25:14) Mercedes Gets Ratioed (35:31) Ferrari Is at it Again (42:19) Red Bull Gets New Wings (48:23) Williams, Oh Williams Host: Meg Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biggest Questions Going Into the 2026 F1 Season
Meg and Spanners are back for one last ride to talk about all the burning questions and scenarios that can be expected for the 2026 F1 season. They talk about the massive new regulations, what to hope for from Cadillac, and all the big team changes for 2026. (00:00) Intro (03:16) What to expect from new regulations (21:31) Title favorite predictions (31:51) Will we miss DRS? (36:02) What do we want out of Cadillac? (45:15) New rookie on the block (48:25) A new engine partnership (53:25) Team changes for 2026 Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Thrilling Conclusion of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The sun sets on Abu Dhabi and the 2025 F1 season. Meg and Spanners break down the race where Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship with a tense third-place finish behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. We also explore how Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and other contenders shaped the championship fight, revisit the late-race controversies including Yuki Tsunoda’s penalty and questions around Red Bull’s tactics, and examine what this all means for the drivers and teams heading into next season. (00:00) Intro (02:29) Lando Wins! How did he do it? (13:38) The Yuki of it all... (20:18) The Rest of the podium (27:54) Is there more for Lando? (32:15) Negative Nancy time (39:26) A New Wave of Max Fans (50:14) Oscar’s great season (57:27) Drivers Championship final standings (62:57) We all need a break from Ferrari (79:33) The Remaining Seats to Fill Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Race in the Pits; Recapping the Qatar GP
Megan Schuster and Spanners discuss the thrilling 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured victory, extending the championship race to the final race in Abu Dhabi. They delve into McLaren's controversial pit-stop decisions that may have cost them a podium finish, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, and Lando Norris's pressure as he vies for the championship title. Plus Ferrari's ongoing struggles, Williams's unexpected podium, and the implications of Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin as they prepare for the season finale. (00:00) Intro (02:38) A race in the pits (13:04) A tough weekend for Lando (26:52) The L’s just keep coming for Ferarri (34:30) Williams on the podium! (43:38) Looking ahead to Abu Dhabi (51:08) Big moves at Aston Martin Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
McLaren Disqualified, Runoff Madness, and More From the Vegas GP
It's a very eventful weekend in the Vegas GP! Meg and Spanners are back to take in all the events of Sin City, including a massive mistake that caused McLaren to be disqualified, Kimi possibly achieving his final form, and some runoff track madness that caused some safety concerns. (00:00) Intro (4:02) Big trouble for McLaren (12:56) Lando's first lap (24:21) Kimi goes for it (31:09) Rainy Vegas vibes (42:51) Runoff madness! (51:21) Big Aston Martin changes Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking Back at the Best Drivers Championship Fights
Meg and Spanners delve into the thrilling and often controversial history of Formula One championship battles over the past three decades. From the pivotal moments of 1994 to the intense rivalries of recent years, they dive into key races, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving nature of competition in F1. Recapping 1994 (3:40) Recapping 1997 (9:51) Recapping 2007 (13:39) Recapping 2008 (22:44) Recapping 2010 (28:56) Recapping 2012 (34:44) Recapping 2016 (39:27) Recapping 2021 (48:36) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reacting to a Wild Brazilian Grand Prix
Meg and Spanners sit down and react to the buck-wild results and goings-on from the Brazilian GP. Lando Norris clinched the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. They also delve into Max Verstappen's remarkable performance, Red Bull's strategic decisions, and the challenges faced by Oscar Piastri and Ferrari. Meg and Spanners also explore the dynamics of the midfield and the emerging talents while looking ahead to the upcoming races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Max is toast. Or is he? (3:55) Does this make Max’s list of greatest hits? (16:21) Title race updates (19:53) Kimi Antonelli’s bang-on weekend (36:55) Ferrari needs an energy cleansing (41:01) Gabriel’s no good, very bad weekend (51:27) Looking ahead to the season’s end! (59:42) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Was That the Best Mexican GP Ever?
Meg and Spanners are reeling from one of the wildest Mexican GP races of all time. They talk about all of the biggest on- and off-track shenanigans that led to a massive win, a new championship leader, and so much more. Best Mexican GP ever? (2:38) What was up with this safety car? (3:35) Lap 1 woes! (10:34) George Russell’s radio crash-out (31:19) Kudos to you, Ollie (45:23) Is Lando now the chosen one? (48:26) What is McLaren doing? (59:29) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Sense of Apple TV's F1 Broadcast Deal
Megan is joined by The Press Box pod host Bryan Curtis to discuss the major Apple TV broadcast deal with Formula One and what it could mean for the sport and how it might be able to reach new fans. Initial reactions to the Apple TV deal (2:15) What could an Apple F1 broadcast look like? (10:23) Another subscription service? (12:37) What's Apple's endgame? (17:11) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Bryan Curtis Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recapping the U.S. GP in Austin
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest from Austin and the United States Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen's big win, and what the math looks like for him to take it all. They also talk about Oscar Piastri's weird move that caused quite an incident on the track, as well as touch on the new Apple TV deal that can effect F1 in the U.S. The Verstappen Math (3:42) The Sprint Race: Who’s to Blame? (14:59) The Williams Teasing Begins (41:02) Other Texas News (47:41) The Big Apple TV+ Deal (59:33) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
News Around the Track and Previewing the U.S. GP
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest news and gossip from the world of F1, including more on the Verstappen-Russell feud, news from McLaren, and details about McLaren's ongoing legal trouble. They also preview the American GP in Austin. News from around the track (2:48) Verstappen vs. Russell feud (9:16) McLaren's legal trouble (31:22) Previewing the U.S. GP (39:44) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Russell Wins Singapore! Also, Do We Need Singapore?
Meg and Spanners are back to recap all the happenings of the Singapore Grand Prix! They begin with McLaren being bratty as always and making for an interesting first lap. Then they dive into the Max and Lando matchup that made qualifying something noteworthy. Plus a referendum on Singapore in general to determine whether we need a race like this on the F1 calendar. An interesting first lap (01:35)Qualifying and Max vs. Lando (20:12)The referendum on Singapore (31:52)Are we on the Williams hype train? (40:49) Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lando in Vogue, Leclerc and Russell Rumors, and R.I.P. Roscoe
Meg and Spanners are back to talk about news and rumors from around the world of F1, all before the final few races of the season. They begin with the big Lando Norris profile in Vogue, and what it might indicate about his future. They also talk about potential rumors of what may happen should Charles Leclerc be on the move. They also discuss George Russell, GT3, and the passing of Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog, Roscoe. Lando in Vogue (01:41)Is Charles Leclerc on the move? (12:48)George Russell news (26:26)What even is GT3 (33:24)Rest in peace Roscoe (43:43)Unicorn Update (45:29)What to look for in the final races (59:21) Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Verstappen Takes Baku, a Williams Podium, and the Weirdest Qualifying Ever
Megan is joined by Spanners to break down everything from Azerbaijan, including a big win for Max Verstappen. They also discuss Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash (01:45), an extremely bizarre qualifying round (06:52), and the fantastic podium from Carlos Sainz Jr. (29:44). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Verstappen Takes Italy, Ferrari Goes Quiet, and Even More Penalty Confusion
The Italian GP is over, and Max Verstappen emerges victorious. Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss Max's victory performance, along with some other interesting developments for Ferrari, some confusing penalties, and much more! Max Verstappen's performance (01:25) Quiet weekend for Ferrari (26:29) Midfield shenanigans (32:00) Ollie and Carlos penalty confusion (34:44) Albon’s recovery drive (40:48) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices