The Ringer F1 Show

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 Ove...

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) Austral...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Lear...

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 cha...

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? (13:5...

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) E...

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) Mercede...

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 wan...

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...

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 ong...

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 v...

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) Recapp...

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 em...

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 chos...

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...

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: Wh...

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 Schus...