Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, starting with Norris’s penalty, which put Verstappen into third. They debate whether Max or Lando has the advantage as the end of the season approaches (19:42) and discuss the different upgrade packages that teams brought to the race (22:45). They talk about various pit stop strategies (30:36) and get into the floor height drama throughout the week (36:51). Finally, they recap a tough weekend for Hamilton and Russell (46:33) and go over some new faces in F1: Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto (54:27). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back and ready to close out the rest of the 2024-25 season! First, they discuss the upcoming U.S. Grand Prix outside Austin, Texas (03:40), before talking about what it will take for Lando Norris to win the Drivers' Championship (12:04). Then, they discuss the upgrade packages many teams are bringing to the race this week (25:54) and look forward to the official debut of Liam Lawson with Red Bull after Daniel Ricciardo’s departure (28:30). Finally, they discuss the close Constructors Championship and races to look forward to at the end of the season (41:32) before breaking down the layout of the Austin track (49:03). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is back to do a special episode on Daniel Ricciardo! First, she is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race to talk about Daniel’s success in F1 and how his career changed throughout his time with Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren (02:14). Then, she speaks with Paul Martin from Box to Box Films, the company responsible for ‘Drive to Survive’ (35:50). They talk about Daniel’s impact on the success of the show and how he helped popularize the sport in the U.S., sharing stories from footage Paul never got to air. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Scott Mitchell-Malm and Paul Martin Producers: Erika Cervantes and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Singapore Grand Prix! First, they discuss the close constructor's championship and the controversy surrounding McLaren's new wing (03:48). They rant about the disappointing Mercedes strategy and its effect on Hamilton (14:04) before discussing their Pirelli tire performance (19:42). Next, they share their thoughts on Verstappen's punishment for foul language during the race (24:21), and they talk about the standings needed for the rest of the races for Verstappen to remain first (38:30). Finally, they discuss the impending conclusion of Daniel Riccardo's F1 career and all that he has done for the sport, particularly for US viewership (47:12). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to review the Azerbaijan Grand Prix! They start off by discussing the crash between Perez and Sainz and their thoughts on the stewards’ decision (01:58), then applaud Piastri’s race (17:05) and go over more complaints from Verstappen (23:56). They then once again discuss Checo and potential improvements for the future (27:54). They also share their thoughts on qualifying, from Norris’s elimination (32:30) to Albon’s unfortunate cooling fan incident (40:19). Finally, they talk about trade news and new faces with 19-year-old Ollie Bearman sitting in for Magnussen (43:51) and Adrian Newey signing to Aston Martin (51:55). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to decide whether or not Ferrari won or McLaren lost the Italian Grand Prix! First, they discuss McLaren's interesting strategy having Piastri in front of Norris this close to the championship (01:54) and the first example of their "papaya rules"(11:57). Then, they talk about Red Bull's disappointing race week and what to expect for the rest of the season (19:35). They break down the multiple penalties called during the race (26:33) and each decide who had the best summer break (33:56). They share a laugh over James Vowles's apology to Mick Schumacher (40:28) and discuss how they feel about 18-year old Kimi Antonelli joining the Mercedes team (47:34). Finally, they talk about Mercedes's race weekend and their many missed opportunities (57:50). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back from summer break to review the Dutch Grand Prix! First, they discuss Lando Norris's win with McClaren (02:05) before addressing the serious problems that Red Bull has with their car (08:36). Then, they talk about the news to bring Checo back and attempt to understand Red Bull's decisions (13:15). They share their thoughts on Ferrari's performance after the break (19:53) before discussing Hamilton's tragic race week (28:48). They address William's unfortunate disqualification and crash (33:26), and they share their thoughts on the Dutch grid, Zandvoort (39:48). Finally, they catch up on trade news over the summer break (44:18) and make predictions for the race in Monza next week (51:42). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is back from her break and joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith! First, they excitedly discuss the Dutch Grand Prix and what they should expect from Max Verstappen (02:20). They then talk about the team seats that are up in the air, beginning with Verstappen on Red Bull and what they might do with Checo's seat (04:46). Later, they get into the excitement surrounding Ferrari’s 2025 team (14:09), Mercedes’s open seat (16:25), and an up-and-coming team in Williams (27:20). They go over changes in RB (30:42), Haas (35:44) and Sauber (39:04). Finally, they relay what they can expect from the rest of the 2024 season (42:15). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Belgian Grand Prix! First, they address the unfortunate disqualification of George Russell after his car was underweight, making Lewis Hamilton the winner (02:11). Then, they discuss Russell’s impressive one-stop strategy despite his loss (13:40). Next, they foreshadow the end of Sergio Pérez’s career with Red Bull and break down Red Bull’s replacement options (27:48). They check in on which team they think has the fastest car (39:28). Finally, they talk about recent news in Formula One, including Bruno Famin's departure from Alpine and what that means for the team (52:07), Carlos Sainz’s decision to go to Williams (57:04), Mattia Binotto's choice to come back to F1 with Audi (61:22), and Esteban Ocon's signing with Haas (63:44). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to break down the dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix! First, they must talk about potentially the best radio day in Formula One history with McClaren’s feud between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (14:37). They discuss the what if’s of the race had Norris followed team instructions earlier (14:37), as well as an awkward post-race and cool down room celebrating Piastri’s victory (18:10). They talk about Verstappen’s childlike arguments on the radio after he was up late sim racing (24:16) and their thoughts on the Red Bull strategy (28:58). They discuss the Verstappen interview that has since been taken down on Red Bulletin, as it was poorly timed after his crash with Hamilton (39:10), and a dismal future for Sergio Perez on Red Bull (45:16). Finally, they talk about the announcement that Magnussen will not be on Haas next year (51:47) and the Williams rumor that they will get rid of Sargeant for Ocon (54:56). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to discuss the Silverstone Grand Prix! First, Spanners must celebrate a win for Lewis Hamilton, who hadn’t won in nearly three years (01:46). They talk about Mercedes’s race pace (06:42), before getting into the debate over McLaren or Mercedes having the fastest car (08:48). They break down who had the best strategies for the slick track, with Red Bull letting Max Verstappen make most decisions (09:30). Then, they discuss who had the worst strategies of the day, a fight between McLaren and some bad choices made by Lando Norris (19:34) and another sad performance from Leclerc (27:06). They talk about George Russell’s race week (29:37) before diving into some mid-field teams’ performances (36:09). They discuss some team changes, with Sergeant potentially leaving Williams (38:17), Checo being on the chopping block (42:49), and the shocking revelation that Sainz could have a chance with Mercedes and Red Bull (47:59). Finally, they talk about the excitement surrounding the new F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and the choice to name it ‘F1.' Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: 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 Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: 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 Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners are back to recap the Monaco Grand Prix! First, they discuss the opening-lap crash between Sergio Pérez and Kevin Magnussen and who’s to blame (05:24). Then, they touch on Esteban Ocon’s collision with teammate Pierre Gasly and whether this may spell the end of his time with Alpine (18:04). Afterward, they discuss Carlos Sainz Jr., the strategy of Ferrari, and how it highlighted Monaco as a dull track (23:00). Then, they discuss how Charles Leclerc finally finished on top in his hometown of Monaco (44:01). Lastly, they touch on tire strategy from the race (55:35) and Sainz’s reported extensive talks with Williams (65:52). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners are back to break down the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix! First, they discuss the dramatic ending from Lando Norris, who almost passed Verstappen (03:12), and why the Emilia track could potentially be taken off the schedule. They look at Verstappen’s bad race week in comparison to others and what could have been behind his poor performance (10:22). They discuss both McLaren's (13:07) and Ferrari’s (21:33) race weeks and strategies and Lando Norris’s sassy radio messages (24:53). Then, they once again talk about Sergio Pérez’s uneventful race and what needs to change (27:02). They break down the continuing drama between George Russell and Hamilton (33:41) and share their most disappointing teams so far this season (42:08). Finally, they share what to anticipate for next week’s race in Monaco (62:31). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Miami Grand Prix! They start off with Lando Norris’s first Grand Prix win of his career, and ponder whether this is the start of a legitimate shift for McLaren (02:55). Then, they discuss the performance of Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri, and sort out who is at fault for the collisions between Piastri and Carlos Sainz, and whether Kevin Magnussen’s penalties are starting to cross the line (17:40). After, Spanners gives his firsthand impressions of Miami and the circuit (42:50), they touch on Sergio Perez’s torpedo during the first corner (50:07), and the latest news regarding Kimi Antonelli, Adrian Newey, and Carlos Sainz (55:20). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss news that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull. They discuss reasons as to why Newey might have wanted to leave, speculate which teams he might consider, and touch on what this means for Red Bull’s future (1:27). Later, they preview the Miami Grand Prix with talk about the sprint race, car upgrades to expect, and the overall success of this race going on year three (38:48). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Chinese Grand Prix! First, they share their love for the Shanghai race track (02:11) and discuss the first sprint race of the season (09:03). Then, they talk about the chaotic Botas safety car (18:31) that caused a crash between Stroll and Ricardo (22:53) and Ricardo’s heated comments afterwards (24:45). They give credit to Lando Norris’s great race weekend (33:51) and conversely critique Ferrari’s messy weekend (42:00). Finally, they look at the potential offers Carlos Sainz has for next season (44:04) and debate what could be broken on Max Verstappen’s car only for him to still be the fastest (53:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to break down the heartwarming and exciting Japanese Grand Prix! They start by discussing the immediate crash between Ricciardo and Albon in the first lap (03:07) and look back at Ricciardo’s lackluster results this year (13:22). They look at Logan Sargeant’s spinout toward the end of the race (15:19), post–red flag strategies among different teams (21:19), and drivers who are potentially racing their last season (32:15). They applaud Ferrari’s performance this weekend as it is getting in its groove (33:10), acknowledge Sainz’s obvious improvement now that his contract is ending (36:57), and are thrilled about Yuki Tsunoda’s 10th-place finish in his home country (39:13). Finally, they look at some of the great overtakes of this race by Checo and Norris (47:55) and get excited for the upcoming Shanghai track (52:07). Join Spanners and the Missed Apex crew for a live podcast panel, quiz and cocktails after the Miami Saturday Sprint race starting 7pm. https://missedapexpodcast.com/miami Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by former team principal and Netflix star Guenther Steiner to discuss his new role as ambassador of the Miami Grand Prix and how Formula 1 is incorporating the American audience in the sport. Then, they hit on Steiner's ‘Drive to Survive’ stardom, talk about his friendships on the grid, his approach as team principal, and then wrap things up with quick season predictions. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Guenther Steiner Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are here and ready to discuss the exciting Australian Grand Prix! First, they talk about their successful manifestations of Max Verstappen not winning another race and his brake issues (03:58). They applaud Carlos Sainz’s performance and Ferrari’s smooth race strategy (08:54), discuss Mercedes’s bad race and Lewis Hamilton’s desire to leave (14:37), and analyze George Russell’s crash during his last lap (21:20). Megan gets excited about Haas’s double-point placements and their “Ewing effect” (37:02), and Spanners addresses the fate of Logan Sargeant with Williams (43:07). Finally, they briefly break down the criminal complaint involving Susie Wolff (56:19) and Lando Norris’s charming ‘Chicken Shop Date’ interview (61:08). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix! First, they talk about the impressive debut of eighteen year old Oliver Bearman filling in for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (2:15). Then, they discuss Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and the disconnect between his and Mercedes’ strategy (14:40). Later, they address the recent investigation into longtime principle of Red Bull racing Christian Hoerner (45:55).  Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back with the first race of the season! First, they look at yet another successful performance from Verstappen and Red Bull (02:09), discuss Pérez’s not so great race (07:05), and break down the many car issues from Ferrari (13:47) and Mercedes (22:16). They talk about Albon’s engine issues (32:28), drama between Tsunoda and Ricardo (34:12), and terrible starts for Alpine and Aston Martin (42:31). Finally, Megan owes Haas an apology (49:10), and they look at the future of McClaren (58:17). Hosts: Megan Schuster  Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss news that allegations against Red Bull's team principal, Christian Horner, were cleared (4:00). Then, they switch gears to break down what we've learned from testing, from Red Bull’s new concept to McLaren’s potential for second best car on the grid (11:50). Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix, talk through the biggest story lines of the season, and share their early team predictions (40:30)! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Jodi Walker to review Episodes 6-10 of Season 6 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They kick things off with an overall discussion on the success of the show, how it rates among reality television, and how they see it progressing after Season 6. Then, they talk through scenes between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff at Mercedes, discuss Alpine’s second episode of the season and Otmar Szafnauer’s firing at the Belgian GP, hit on Ryan Reynolds’s celebrity appearance, and highlight Ferrari's passionate fans! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Juliet Litman to break down Episodes 1-5 of the new season of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They discuss early observations, from locker-room talk, to less airtime for Red Bull’s Christian Horner and more for Mercedes’ Toto Wolff (9:52). Then, they share highlights that include Williams's team principal James Vowles's contributions, as well as the possibilities for Lando Norris (31:20). Later, they wrap things up with their MVP, LVP, and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back in 2024 and kick things off with the unexpected news that Lewis Hamilton will be driving for Ferrari come 2025. They discuss what this means for Mercedes, where this leaves Carlos Sainz, and how Charles Leclerc and Hamilton will fair as teammates next season (1:05). Later, they recap news involving the rejection of Andretti and Cadillac’s Formula One bid (54:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss the 2022-23 F1 season after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They look back at Max Verstappen’s dominant performance (03:58) and discuss the fight between Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the constructor standings (08:35). Then, they react to Pérez’s penalty (27:22), surprising pit stop infringements (35:56), and AlphaTauri’s eventful week (37:52). Finally, they choose what they think will be the lasting legacies of the season (54:38). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners break down the first Las Vegas Grand Prix since 1982. The hosts discuss how the track and weather affected the teams (02:25). They touch on Max Verstappen’s interesting race week (13:33), disappointing performances from Williams and Mercedes (34:05), practice delays and fan compensation (46:44), the overall fan experience (56:19), and more. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Additional Production Support: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to preview the first Las Vegas Grand Prix in 40 years! They talk through the type of street circuit we can expect (2:30) and how the forecast can affect tire degradation (11:14) and predict which drivers and teams may do well or struggle (17:20). Then, they touch on the spectacle of this late night race in the States and discuss what’s at stake for the remainder of the season (43:00). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are here with their instant reactions to this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. They start with Fernando Alonso’s impressive finish and what they thought of Sergio Pérez’s performance (01:39). They also touch on Lewis Hamilton’s comments regarding the Mercedes W14 (20:32), George Russell’s DNF (28:45), whether they enjoy DRS zones from a viewing perspective (37:52), and more. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Production Assistance: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners get into everything that occurred at the Mexico City Grand Prix. They start off with Sergio Pérez, who crashed out of the event after a collision with Charles Leclerc. Then, they discuss good results for Ferrari, the driver who impressed them the most this weekend, and more. Hosts: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the results of the U.S. Grand Prix. They discuss Mercedes’s puzzling strategy that might’ve cost them a win, Max Verstappen’s 50th career win, an early look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, and more. This episode was recorded prior to the news of Lewis Hamilton's and Charles Leclerc's disqualifications from the U.S. Grand Prix for a technical breach. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners preview the upcoming Austin Grand Prix and discuss which aspects of the track they look forward to, where Daniel Ricciardo could land this weekend, and how the weather could affect the race at COTA (0:44). Then, they react to Martin Brundle’s recent statement following the race in Qatar (23:28), break down the way into Formula 1 for Michael Andretti (36:28), and discuss an early Vegas preview (49:50). Plus, they hit on all that’s up for grabs with five races left in the season (61:36). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to talk about the significant factors in this humid and chaotic race. The hosts discuss the impact of the internal damage to tires, break down the power balance shift between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and highlight Max Verstappen’s third straight driving championship title. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners get into the highs and lows of this F1 race. The hosts discuss the dry-weather chaos of multiple car retirements while also highlighting Checo’s recent issues, McClaren’s driver pairings, and Lewis Hamilton’s race pace. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners dive into lots of aspects of the first non–Red Bull win of the 2023 season. The hosts discuss Ferrari’s race management control, Mercedes’s bold strategy decisions, how Carlos Sainz Jr. allowed Lando Norris into the DRS window, and the ways in which technical directive affected Red Bull. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to react to the Italian Grand Prix, resulting in Max Verstappen’s 10th straight win, marking an F1 record. They discuss Red Bull’s continued dominance, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc’s third and fourth place finishes for Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton’s teammate comments, and look into the disappointing seasons of Alfa Romeo, Haas, and Alpine. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back from summer break! Meg and Spanners react to the results of the Dutch Grand Prix. They discuss the varying strategy decisions in response to the heavy rain, how tires and timing impacted different teams' results, and the reactions to Daniel Ricciardo’s crash. Then, they dive into their expectations for next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Production Assistance: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to discuss what’s going on this silly season, starting with the lack of movement and contracts yet to be signed (0:49). Then, they make bold predictions for the second half of the season that include AlphaTauri finishing seventh and Yuki Tsunoda giving Daniel Ricciardo a run for his money (27:35). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to react to the Belgian Grand Prix and all the F1 news. They begin by discussing Verstappen’s win streak, contemplate how Checo Perez compares to his teammate and whether or not he has an equal chance, and then recap F1 news that Alpine's team principal and sports director will be parting ways. Later, they answer listener questions and touch on story lines to expect from summer break. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional 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 Clark Guest: Matthew Somerfield Producer: 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 Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Producer: 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 Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: 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 Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: 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 Clark Guest: Luke Smith Producer: 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 Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: 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 Clark Guests: Tim Hauraney and Katie George Producer: 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 Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate 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 Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spencer Hall to talk all about Monaco week. They start by briefly catching up on some Formula One news (2:34). Then, they get into the mailbag to answer your questions and hear your hot takes about Monaco and all things F1 (6:28). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spencer Hall Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Kevin is joined by Juliet Litman and Taryn Bray to discuss their top Formula One battles, rumors, and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Juliet Litman and Taryn Bray Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Meg react to the 2023 Miami Grand Prix, resulting in Max Verstappen taking home the win and Sergio Pérez and Fernando Alonso landing on the podium. They begin by discussing big-picture takeaways, including team strategies within Red Bull and Ferrari’s uncertain future, then answer your listener questions about the new era of F1, Martin Brundle’s grid walk, and more! Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Meg to discuss the results of Qualifying on Day 3. They dive into all that went wrong for Charles Leclerc in Q3, touch on Max Verstappen’s ninth place position after the red flag, and make predictions for race-day. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by ESPN’s Nate Saunders to break down Day 2 of the Miami Grand Prix. They hit on the practice sessions of the day and Charles Leclerc’s crash in P2, discuss the key differences seen in Year 2 of the Miami GP, and consider what Checo Perez needs to do to secure his spot on top. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Meg have landed in Miami and they take you through their day walking the track, what they heard from drivers, and much more. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is back and joined by Meg to preview the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. They begin by catching up on Formula One news, from Daniel Ricciardo at the Met Gala to Toto Wolff teaching at Harvard (2:55), reflect on last year’s race and discuss the improvements made (7:50), and then dive into what they are looking forward to in the weekend ahead (14:30). Hosts: Kevin Clark and Megan Schuster Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back from the four-week break to react to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss what was learned from this street circuit and Checo Perez’s second win of the season (1:45), touch on the sprint race fiasco between George Russell and Max Verstappen (15:25), break down Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc performance and Carlos Sainz driving strategy (27:15), and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti to discuss the rumors circulating online regarding Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift potentially dating and whether there’s any validity to it (00:51). Later, Spanners stops by to preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and draft their most intriguing story lines heading into Baku (16:52). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Nora Princiotti and Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three Grand Prix races in the United States this season, and a TV spike from ‘Drive to Survive,’ it’s no secret that F1 is making a concerted American push. Is the sport’s first full-time American driver in 16 years the final piece of that puzzle? In this special episode of ‘The Ringer F1 Show,’ senior staff writer Katie Baker travels to Silverstone to take stock of the Williams Racing team and Logan Sargeant as he tries to become the next big thing in Formula One. Host: Katie Baker Producers: Megan Schuster, Bobby Wagner, and Vikram Patel Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to break down exactly what happened at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix. They begin by unpacking Kevin Magnussen’s tire failure, which resulted in the first red flag and a standing restart (5:22). They then discuss the aftermath, involving multiple accidents, which resulted in yet another red flag and a finish under the safety car (10:48). Later, they weigh in on FIA rulings (16:56) and discuss the results and overall takeaways, highlighting the impressively speedy Red Bull car (58:12). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex’ podcast and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They begin by hitting on Red Bull’s speed differential (1:38) and Ferrari’s plans to unveil an updated design come Emilia (11:56), and then they address McLaren’s restructuring plans, which involve three department heads (25:10). Later, they participate in a midfield power-ranking exercise in which they discuss performances thus far and expectations moving forward (34:49). Then, they preview the Australian Grand Prix and touch on which teams can benefit on this particular track (51:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the second race of the season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They kick things off with reactions to Checo’s first win of the season and Red Bull’s overall performance (2:06), then discuss George Russell's win (?) (11:24) and revisit the alarms coming from Ferrari (21:38). Later, they touch on the most impressive overtake of the day and more on the Safety Car, penalties, and the best of the rest. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race to break down what we’re seeing across the grid heading into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. They begin by discussing which teams and drivers are performing above or below expectations (2:16), touch on the biggest takeaways from the first race of the season (12:37), and then preview the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with discussion about on- and off-track safety protocols, what we learned from last year's race, and what we can expect from this track (39:49). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to recap the 2023 season opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix. They kick things off by highlighting Fernando Alonso’s strategic third-place win that landed him on the podium with Aston Martin (1:26); discussing Ferrari’s disappointing performance, with Leclerc not finishing and Sainz on the defense (12:32); and reviewing Verstappen’s first win at the Bahrain GP, where he maintained a solid lead (17:01). Then, they touch on the midfield competition and where they land among one another, plus the performances from the rookie class (28:40). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve learned from F1 2023’s testing analysis ahead of the first race of the season. They begin by addressing Aston Martin’s positive press focusing on Fernando Alonso (6:17), review McLaren’s disappointing test results (29:25), touch on Ferrari’s consistent performance and what to look for from both drivers (44:07), and more. Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix and provide predictions, with an emphasis on Max Verstappen and Red Bull, and the rookie class (55:22). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Juliet to review Episodes 6 through 10 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They touch on why this series stands out among the rest (6:56), recap some of the biggest surprises from the show, including Max Verstappen’s many appearances (9:44), and discuss what could come next for the series (46:40). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Jodi to recap Episodes 1 through 5 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They begin by highlighting certain scenes from Episode 1, including Binotto and Gunther driving through the Dolomites (7:54), then dive into the format of this season with an emphasis on team principals (18:06) and reveal big takeaways, the series MVP, and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve seen from team car launches thus far, highlighting news of major partnerships (2:45). Then, they address the announcement that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be stepping back from day-to-day F1 operations (16:35), before switching gears and ranking the five drivers and teams that have the most at stake heading into the 2023 season (26:33). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss F1 launch season and preview what we can expect from upcoming reveals (1:35). Then, they dive into Ferrari’s development and strategy (9:52), address Christian Horner’s response to Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez’s relationship (21:13), discuss Williams’s new team principal and former director of strategies for Mercedes, James Vowels (27:21), and dissect the Nyck de Vries lawsuit (36:58). Plus, a few thoughts on the race schedule after confirmation that the Chinese Grand Prix has been canceled (45:54). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is back in the new year, joined by Autosport's Luke Smith to break down the news of potential F1 expansion involving Michael Andretti and his company, Andretti Global. They discuss the reactions to Andretti’s proposal, focusing on both the FIA and Formula 1, touch on his all-American efforts, and evaluate the timeline for the approval process. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Megan and Jessica Smetana to recap the most important moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season. They remember Valtteri Bottas’s famous post on social media, break down Fernando Alonso’s Alpine departure, discuss F1’s American expansion, and much more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to wrap up the season by handing out awards for their Most Impressive Driver, Best Individual Drive, Favorite Weekend of the Year, and more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg to discuss the news that Mattia Binotto has resigned from his position as team principal of Ferrari. They discuss first impressions once the news broke, review how this might affect the current structure of the organization and the drivers, and weigh in on the prospective team principal, Frederic Vassuer (0:39). Later, they touch on more news from the paddock focusing on Red Bull’s newest reserve driver, Daniel Ricciardo (21:50). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the last race of the 2022 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They discuss another Verstappen win (1:15), touch on the upcoming season featuring American driver Logan Sargeant (6:22), and dive into today's race between Charles Leclerc and Checo Pérez for P2 (10:20). Later, they discuss Sebastian Vettel’s career as a Formula One driver (13:37), on and off track drama between the Red Bull team (26:45), and how consumers can stay up-to-date during the off-season (36:47). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the second to last race of the season, the Brazilian Grand Prix. They break down George Russell’s first F1 win and Mercedes’ race strategy (0:45), talk through Max Verstappen and Checo Perez’s relationship at Red Bull (10:12), and answer listener questions (18:46). Host: Kevin Clark  Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg to run down the news around the grid ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. They discuss their first impressions of the track, Stoffel Vandoorne’s move to Aston Martin, Red Bull’s return to Sky Sports, and more (0:39)! Later, Juliet joins Kevin to break down her experience in-person at the Mexican Grand Prix and their first reaction to Formula 1’s weekend in Vegas (30:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Director of Media Rights at Formula One Ian Holmes to discuss the renewed three-year U.S. media-rights deal with ESPN, the market strategy targeting specific demographics, and the creation of the popular Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive’ and its upcoming season. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ian Holmes Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Meg and Taryn Bray to recap the F1 Mexican Grand Prix resulting in Max Verstappen’s 14th win of the season, Lewis Hamilton following behind in second place, and Sergio Perez in third. They reflect on Verstappen’s success after breaking the record for the most wins in a season (3:13), touch on the point gap between top teams Ferrari and Mercedes (6:35), and discuss the best of the rest, including Daniel Ricciardo’s rage drive and Fernando Alonso’s chaotic week ending with a DNF in today’s race (19:40). Later, they weigh in on the cost-cap penalty and debate whether it was enough (37:50). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Taryn Bray Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners following the U.S. Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen’s 13th win of the season and Red Bull clinching the Constructors' Championship. They discuss Verstappen’s race against Lewis Hamilton (6:27), Mercedes’ newfound confidence and strategy (8:32), touch on Carlos Sainz going out (12:44), the back-and-forth battles throughout the race (17:12), and wrap things up with an early Mexican GP preview (41:15). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the United States Grand Prix in Austin coming up this weekend, Kevin is joined by Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas to discuss what he likes about racing in America, the F1 schedule changes, and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Valtteri Bottas Producer: Richie Bozek Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by The Race journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm to preview the U.S. Grand Prix and discuss what is to come next season. They begin by discussing their pro-Austin stance compared to Miami and Vegas tracks (1:31), and touch on track characteristics that make Austin stand out (5:22). Later, they offer 2023 predictions and discuss potential car updates, driver opportunities, and team success (17:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the news that Red Bull and Aston Martin have breached the cost-cap rules. They discuss the penalties that could be enforced due to the breach of the cost cap (2:00), revisit Max Verstappen’s title race win four days out (19:50), and then provide an early U.S. Grand Prix preview (26:57). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by TSN contributor and race car driver Tim Hauraney to break down the Japanese Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen clinching his second F1 Championship. They begin by discussing all the confusion around Verstappen’s win in regards to rules and regulations (0:39), weigh in on Pierre Gasly’s incident with a recovery vehicle on the track (9:58), and touch on the weather conditions and driver performance throughout the race (13:05). Later, they wrap things up by discussing the point system, driver market updates, and what we can expect from the last four races of the season (27:47). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to react to the Singapore Grand Prix, which resulted in a win for Sergio Pérez and podium positions for both Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz. They dive into “Checo’s” competitive performance, discuss Hamilton and Verstappen’s results, and answer listener questions regarding the Constructor's Championship, drivers' title standings, and what we can expect from the Japanese Grand Prix. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Nate Saunders to break down all the news circulating around Formula One. They begin by discussing the new update from the FIA confirming there will be three additional sprint events next season (1:45), and then they revisit next year’s calendar update that includes 24 races (6:38) and preview the challenging upcoming grand prix in Singapore (13:30). Later, they weigh in on the future of the grid and the super license debate, predict Daniel Ricciardo’s next move, and touch on what we should be looking for at the tail end of the season (17:01). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by the hosts of ‘Fast and Loose Sidecast’ to discuss how they caught the Formula One bug, Daniel Ricciardo’s future, Ferrari’s strategy, billionaire race car drivers, and much more (02:00). Their show, the 'Fast and Loose Sidecast' with Michelle Beadle and The Kid Mero, is available live on Amp. Later, Megan Schuster stops by to do some nuts-and-bolts talk on the driver market and take a close look at F1's new 24-race calendar (26:00). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Michelle Beadle, The Kid Mero, and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the results at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. They begin by discussing Max Verstappen’s win and his chances of clinching the title, talk through the ongoing controversy of yet another race ending under a safety car, touch on Nyck de Vries’s Formula 1 debut, and wrap things up with a few listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Spanners Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by “Missed Apex” podcaster Spanners to recap the Dutch Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen winning, George Russell finishing second, and Charles Leclerc finishing third. They discuss a conspiracy theory about the race, take listener questions, and briefly preview Monza. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Michal Baumann to recap the first race back since summer break, the Belgian Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen’s impressive win starting from P14, Ferrari’s exhausting strategy problems, and which upcoming races we should be looking forward to. Later they touch on the news that Daniel Ricciardo will not be returning to McLaren, and discuss what could be next for the driver. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster are joined by ‘Missed Apex Podcast’ host Richard “Spanners” Ready to discuss the deluge of F1 news this week, including Sebastian Vettel’s retirement, Fernando Alonso's move to Aston Martin, Daniel Ricciardo’s next move, the standoff between Oscar Piastri and Alpine, and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster Guest: Richard “Spanners” Ready Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is joined by Mark Hamilton from the ‘Scuderia F1 Podcast’ and TSN’s Tim Hauraney to break down the Hungarian Grand Prix. They discuss yet another win by Max Verstappen, another questionable strategic performance by Ferrari, and a competitive race for Mercedes with both drivers finishing on the podium. Later, they answer listener questions going into summer break and touch on recent news that Sebastian Vettel will be retiring after the 2022 season. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Mark Hamilton and Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster is joined by digital host Taryn Bray and Micheal Baumann to recap the French Grand Prix. They revisit the results, discuss another disappointing performance by Ferrari, weigh in on the future of the Paul Ricard Circuit, and wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Taryn Bray and Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Racer F1 correspondent Chris Medland to discuss surprises from the first half of the season, regulation changes, and what to expect at the Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend (2:49). Later, Pierre Gasly joins ‘Slow News Day’ to discuss his dinner with Michael Jordan, driving against lifelong peers, and the upcoming French Grand Prix (36:03). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Pierre Gasly and Chris Medland Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Hunn from the 'Stadio' podcast to share their reactions to Charles Leclerc's victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. They discuss all of the key moments and dramatic incidents of the race, take a look at the standings after today's events, and talk about what this means for Leclerc's rivalry with Max Verstappen going forward. (16:45) They then debate how the new track limits and regulation changes are affecting the competition and dissect the notable drivers currently lingering in the mid-table. (21:00) After the break, they answer listener questions and talk about their expectations for the rest of the season now that we're past the halfway point. (37:00) Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ryan Hunn Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by ‘No Brakes’ podcast host Trey Kerby to preview the Austrian Grand Prix, before reviewing listener hot takes that include thoughts on team principals such as Toto Wolf and Mattia Binotto, drivers such as Nicholas Latiffi and Max Verstappen, and a potential MVD, aka Most Valuable Driver. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Trey Kerby Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Megan Schuster and The Guardian’s Drew Lawrence to break down the British Grand Prix. They recap the results, talk about Carlos Sainz Jr. receiving his first win of the season, discuss Hamilton’s comeback at third, and revisit Ferrari and Red Bull’s strategy once more. Later, they address the crash involving Zhou Guanyu and Alex Albon before then answering more listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Drew Lawrence Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Autosport reporter Luke Smith to preview the British Grand Prix and the Silverstone Circuit. They touch on last year’s race between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, discuss the performance by British drivers from Lando Norris to George Russell to Hamilton, and then talk through the midseason pressure on Mercedes and Ferrari (1:42). Later, Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand joins to talk about the unofficial Formula 1 rights deal with ESPN that has increased exponentially from previous years (31:16). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Luke Smith and John Ourand Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Saunders joins Kevin to discuss results from the Montreal Grand Prix and touch on what’s to come for the rest of the season. Then, they make 2023 season predictions and touch on individuals that could shake up the driver market, such as four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, fan favorite Daniel Riccardo, and new driver Oscar Piastri. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by 'Business Insider' editor Alanis King to recap the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen winning, Carlos Sainz finishing second, and Lewis Hamilton finishing third. They discuss lessons they learned about Sainz, Mercedes-Benz car changes, and Fernando Alonso's up-and-down weekend. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Alanis King Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Michael Baumann to recap the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which resulted in Red Bull taking first and second and Mercedes’s George Russel finishing third. They weigh in on Ferrari’s car trouble and their double retirement, discuss Formula 1’s porpoising issue, and recap Red Bull’s consistent performance. Later, they answer listener questions and provide a few thoughts on the upcoming Canadian GP. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by ‘Missed Apex’ podcaster Spanners to preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They weigh in on the pros and cons for the street circuit in Baku, discuss all the drama at Red Bull between drivers Max Verstappen and Checo Perez, revisit Ferrari’s strategy or lack thereof, and round out the conversation with takeaways from the season thus far. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Hauraney joins Kevin to break down the Monaco Grand Prix. They discuss the FIA’s response to the weather, Sergio Perez’s win, Red Bull and Ferrari’s strategy, and then wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Tim Hauraney Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by tech enthusiast Bryson Sullivan and The Guardian’s Drew Lawrence to answer the biggest questions of the season, such as the title favorite for the drivers championship, upgrade developments, performance reviews, and spending caps. Then, they wrap things up with predictions for the Monaco Grand Prix. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Bryson Sullivan and Drew Lawrence Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by The Ringer's own Megan Schuster to analyze what happened at the Spanish Grand Prix over the weekend, and they start their conversation by discussing if the results will ultimately be a disaster for Ferrari. They debate the winners and losers of the competition, go through the standings in both the Driver and Constructor championships, and talk about Drake's first Formula 1 betting experience. Kevin and Megan then end the pod by answering some listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Production Associate: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Michael Baumann to share reactions from the first-ever Miami Grand Prix. They discuss their biggest takeaways and talk through the winners such as Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr. and the losers such as Mick Schumacher, McLaren, and AlphaTauri. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Michael Baumann to recap the Miami Grand Prix qualifying session that resulted in Charles Leclerc taking pole position, Carlos Sainz Jr. behind in second, followed by Max Verstappen taking third on the grid. They discuss the driver's response to the track, the impressive qualifying session by Valterri Bottas, and make predictions for the Sunday Miami GP. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Michael Baumann Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by ESPN’s Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders to preview the Miami Grand Prix. They share thoughts on track practice that resulted in RedBull car problems and a competitive session from Mercedes driver George Russell, and then discuss which car could be the most suited for this track, what drivers had to say, and wrap things up with weekend predictions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Laurence Edmondson and Nate Saunders Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by The Wall Street Journal’s Josh Robinson to discuss impressions from Day 2 of the Miami Grand Prix. They weigh in on fan-favorite drivers such as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, and touch on what they’re seeing in Miami, from the celebrities to the track tours (1:50). Later, Adam Stern from the Sports Business Journal joins to further break down the docu-series ‘Drive to Survive,’ Americanization of Formula One, and the economics behind this race and the sport (21:21). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Josh Robinson and Adam Stern Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Jessica Smetana to share first impressions of the Miami Grand Prix. They weigh in on the track that could make it a serious contender in Formula One, talk about what they’re looking forward to this weekend, and discuss the spectacle that is unfolding in Miami. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by YouTuber Chain Bear to preview next week’s Miami Grand Prix and to answer your mailbag questions. Chain Bear explains the differences in tracks, breaks down the new regulations and their impact on the season, discusses driving styles, and much more! Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Stuart Taylor Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Elizabeth Blackstock and Alex Kirshner to break down what we saw at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. They begin with naming their winners, such as Redbull and AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, and then transition to their losers. Later they discuss how the results of this race will impact the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, and what to look for as the gap between Redbull and Ferrari tightens. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Elizabeth Blackstock and Alex Kirshner Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark previews the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and discusses what to look forward to from teams such as Redbull and Mercedes and what to expect from the first sprint race of the season (0:39). Later, Channel 6’s Spencer Hall joins for a deep dive of all 10 F1 teams and assists you with picking yours (5:48). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Spencer Hall Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by McLaren CEO Zak Brown to discuss the new racing series Extreme E, adjustments McLaren and other teams are making three races into the schedule, how regulations are affecting racing thus far, and the “Americanization” of F1 (1:30). Later, Juliet Litman joins to break down recent F1 news from Italy seizing Mazepin properties to Max Verstappen having an escape clause in his contract (17:54). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Zak Brown and Juliet Litman Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Fox’s RJ Young and Relapped’s Deanna to recap the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss the result of yet another win for Charles Leclerc, dive into the biggest takeaways from this race, touch on car developments for Red Bull and Mercedes, and wrap things up with listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: RJ Young and Deanna Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Nate Saunders joins Kevin Clark to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss Mercedes’s performance thus far, the rivalry—or lack thereof—between Red Bull and Ferrari, and the updated track in Australia (2:09). Later, Jodi Walker joins to talk through the personalities we saw in the recent season of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ and then participate in a best-hang mock draft (44:54). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Nate Saunders and Jodi Walker Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Ryan Hunn, Megan Schuster, and Erika Cervantes to draft their top picks for the 2022 season of Formula One. They draft their top drivers, principals, cars, and more on The Ringer’s first F1 mock draft. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Ryan Hunn and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Jessica Smetana to react to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen taking home the win and the two Ferraris following close behind in second and third. They discuss their winners and losers, Ferrari’s consistency, the conflict surrounding the track in Saudi Arabia, and what to expect going into Australia. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Spanners Ready from ‘The Missed Apex Podcast’ to break down the start of the 2022 season of F1. They discuss new regulations, talk through Charles Leclerc’s win for Ferrari, determine which teams have the potential for development, and touch on the best of the rest (1:50). Later, Mallory Rubin joins to talk about her journey into F1 fandom, McLaren allegiance, and the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (39:10). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Spanners Ready and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Ryen Russillo to recap episodes 9 and 10 of Season 4 of ‘Drive to Survive’ (2:16) and talk about the rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (21:41). Then Kevin is joined by Matthew Somerfield, the assistant technical editor at Motorsport Magazine, to preview the 2022 F1 season and talk about some of the more technical aspects of the sport (37:53). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Ryen Russillo and Matthew Somerfield Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Hunn to recap episodes 5 through 8 of season 4 of ‘Drive To Survive.’ They talk about Ryan being a fan of F1 racing before coming to the show (1:00), who they think will be favored to win this year (30:05), and some of their favorite tracks to see on the show (46:26). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ryan Hunn Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Juliet Litman to recap the first four episodes of the newest season of ‘Drive to Survive’. They explain why the show is so accessible to new viewers and why it turned them into fans of the sport. Next, they choose their favorite drivers and discuss the issues involving the Mazepin family. Finally, they share their thoughts on the upcoming golf and tennis shows created by the same producers. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Juliet Litman Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices