The Ringer F1 Show

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic, wet-dry-wet 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris took victory ahead of Max Verstappen—who charged from 21st on the grid to second—and Isack Hadjar. They dissect the shifting tire crossovers, the engine penalties that scrambled nearly the entire starting order, George Russell’s pit-lane spin and late recovery, Ferrari’s mistimed final call for Lewis Hamilton, and Mercedes clinching the Constructors' Championship. (00:00) Intro (03:07) A wet and wild race (13:14) Spanners's driver of the day (20:54) Max’s history in Brazil (23:29) The Ferrari woes roll on (34:09) The qualifying chaos (42:36) Rafael Câmara’s debut (47:01) Mercedes takes the Constructors' Championship Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, celebrating the circuit’s undulating layout, iconic racing sections, and history of memorable wet-weather performances—with rain and thunderstorms potentially affecting the weekend once again. They also unpack Ferrari’s escalating crisis after Mexico—from Fred Vasseur’s anger and Lewis Hamilton’s criticism of Charles Leclerc to questions about whether the driver pairing or Vasseur can survive—before discussing Liam Lawson’s uncertain Racing Bulls future and Esteban Ocon’s season-ending Haas exit, which opens the door for Rafael Camara’s first race with the team. (00:00) Intro (02:49) Ferrari can't catch a break (25:42) Esteban out for the rest of 2026 (30:33) George is going through it (40:41) Who will buy Cadillac F1? (56:52) Off to Brazil! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Additional Production: Jessie Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the chaotic 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won ahead of Lewis Hamilton and where Kimi Antonelli secured third place to become the youngest F1 champion in history. They celebrate Antonelli’s remarkable rise before dissecting Charles Leclerc’s controversial first-lap shortcut and penalty, Ferrari’s continued failure to manage its drivers, Haas’s sudden benching of Esteban Ocon, and Max Verstappen’s contentious practice clash with Liam Lawson. (00:00) Intro (03:43) Kimi Antonelli makes history! (19:48) A wild start from turn one (47:58) More chaos from the restart (51:17) Esteban given the boot! (58:10) Lawson’s very bad day (73:12) Things get physical with a fan! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the 2026 United States Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, leaving him one ninth-place finish away from becoming the youngest drivers’ champion in Formula 1 history. They debate George Russell’s five-second penalty, the competing one- and two-stop strategies that left Red Bull and Ferrari chasing Antonelli, and whether anyone ever truly had the pace to challenge the Mercedes—before offering their long-awaited review of Liam Lawson’s surprisingly respectable Austin concert. (00:00) Intro (02:47) Kimi wins exactly when he means to (17:38) The strategies at play (37:11) Ferarri Face-Palms (41:47) Who’s to blame at Red Bull? (48:35) The Liam Lawson Concert Review Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster and Spanners preview the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, celebrating the track’s iconic uphill Turn 1 and its greatest-hits collection of challenging, raceable corners. They also discuss Haas replacing Esteban Ocon with Formula Two leader Rafael Camara and unpack the biggest claims from Christian Horner’s memoir, including Lewis Hamilton’s attempted move to Red Bull, Horner’s Mercedes offer, Liam Lawson’s promotion, and Red Bull’s development around Max Verstappen. Then they look ahead to Lawson’s Austin concert and Haas’s new Godzilla livery. (00:00) Intro(02:40) Esteban has been replaced!(13:13) Even more Horner ...(50:14) Lawson will sing. Plan accordingly.(55:56) Godzilla livery! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners use Formula One’s first off week in nearly a month to examine the sport’s announced return to Africa, including the ambitious new circuit outside Kigali and the funding, infrastructure, and racing-design questions surrounding the project. They also debate the planned return of V8 engines in 2030, Christian Horner’s latest comments on his Red Bull exit and future in F1, Williams’s push for cost-cap reform, Kimi Antonelli’s Singapore track-limits reprieve, and the lingering uncertainty over the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.(00:00) Intro(01:52) F1 returns to Africa(17:07) V8s are also back?(25:27) Christian Horner ... yikes(35:12) The hunt for cost-cap reform(53:39) Kimi’s weird championship math(59:13) When does it all end?Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. They talk about Ferrari’s confusing strategy during the race, detail Verstappen’s track prowess, and debate the possibility of Mercedes holding back its own drivers. They end the pod by breaking down the qualifying Singapore sprint race, discussing the Kim Kardashian–Martin Brundle conversation, and much more.(00:00) Intro(3:14) Frustrating race for Team Ferrari(24:56) Positive Max Verstappen takes(31:18) Random notes from the Singapore GP(44:21) Sprint qualifying race breakdown(1:00:43) The Kim Kardashian–Martin Brundle conversationHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners preview the Singapore Grand Prix. They also unpack Mercedes’s struggles with their latest upgrades, George Russell’s continued tough season, new McLaren financials, the potential for a Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030, and more!(00:00) Intro(02:55) Mercedes still perplexed by latest upgrade(09:05) George Russell’s season of tough luck continues(15:52) Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030?(26:10) New McLaren financials(36:08) Valtteri Bottas cycling to Singapore(42:32) Previewing the 2026 Singapore Grand PrixHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the rain-soaked, delay-filled 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, where Max Verstappen earned his first victory of the season ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. They examine the FIA software failure that forced a lengthy restart, the grid’s split wet-tire gamble, Ferrari’s costly strategy decisions, Hamilton’s improbable recovery from 15th to the podium, and the late safety-car sequence that shaped the finish. (00:00) Intro (03:37) Delays, delays, delays (05:54) Silly cars need a software update (14:10) Which tires to use (31:19) Albon’s crash (41:20) Mercedes has upgrade troubles Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners preview the unconventional 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, breaking down the returning track’s long straights, heavy braking zones, punishing heat, and potential for sudden rain. They also unpack Ferrari’s latest turmoil, from Charles Leclerc’s accidental engine reveal and the Christian Horner rumors to the ominous vote of confidence in Fred Vasseur. All before discussing Lando Norris’s apology to Franco Colapinto, Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin return, and Esteban Ocon’s uncertain F1 future. (00:00) Intro (01:54) News and notes! (5:20) Horner to Ferrari? (16:25) “Wrong” Said Fred (24:39) Lando vs. Franco (36:56) Driver news! (54:08) Previewing the Bahrain GP Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices