Brawl To The Finish

Jess and Spencer gather to talk all things about the Abu Dhabi GP and the imminent changes across the grid for 2025. Lando Norris clinches the Constructor’s Championship for McLaren. Saluting the end of an era for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. The beef between Max Verstappen and George Russell spilling over into the annual drivers dinner and their team principals. The end of season tire tests already giving the public a glimpse at the new grid for 2025 including Carlos Sainz in a Williams. The duo discuss their favorite races of the year before signing off for the final time in 2024. Jessica Smetana on Bluesky and Instagram Spencer Hall on Bluesky and Linktree Harry Krinski on Twitter and Instagram Douglas Reyes-Ceron on Bluesky and Instagram Channel 6 on Ghost and Bluesky Shutdown Fullcast on Spotify and Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer discuss the Qatar GP with Missed Apex creator, Ringer F1 host and TikTok aficionado Spanners. The crew goes into the myriad of decisions and indecisions by FIA race control that impacted the final outcome. A broader discussion over the state of the FIA in 2024. F1 Management finally accepting General Motors' bid to join the grid and what the Cadillac brand means to American fans. Lewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon driving like they put in their two week notice and a segue into some Wrestling conversation. Spanners Ready on Missed Apex, The Ringer F1 and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer talk all things about the Las Vegas GP. Spencer reports on his experience being on-site which includes eating free sushi in the middle of the street, the entire paddock smelling of weed and celebrating his winnings at the blackjack table ($1). Mercedes claims a commanding 1-2 victory, Ferrari’s drivers at war with each other, Yuki Tsunoda being a legend and Max Verstappen achieves WDC title number 4 as he reflects on his life beyond F1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer welcome former football player, current writer and mayor extraordinaire, Nate Tice to the show to talk all things about Las Vegas from the perspective of a local. Nate discusses his upbringing that led to his current residency in Vegas. The impact of F1’s descent into Vegas. How it compares to other mega events like the Super Bowl. What the Grand Prix does to day to day life, the race’s impact on the local industries and Jess’s opinion that the Sphere is not that big. Nate Tice on Social Media and Yahoo Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer recap an eventful and chaotic Brazilian GP. The Driver’s Championship is effectively over with Max Verstappen’s remarkable P17 to P1 victory. Mclaren muses on what could have been. Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are in a lame duck season with their P4 secured. Alpine’s 2-3 podium squashes the Ocon and Gasly beef. The rookies go on a wild ride. The mid-field fight becomes intriguing with the Alpine resurgence. Jess tries not to freeze in the Miami studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer recap a very chaotic Mexican GP. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen tangle again with Max taking penalties this time. The concept of a make-up call in F1. Ferrari’s resurgence fueled by the Tifosi. Charles Leclerc is the newest member of dropping an F-Bomb in a presser and getting in trouble for it. Checo Perez vs. Liam Lawson featuring a one finger salute. A montage of past one finger salutes. Shout out to Jess’ grandmother and her meatball recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer welcome back friend of the show, Editor, Writer and YouTuber Alanis King to discuss everything that occurred in Austin for the U.S. Grand Prix this past weekend. The racing incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, the interpretation of the current rules and succeeding penalty. Mercedes’ terrible weekend, the surging rookies, George Russell’s divorced dad energy on Instagram and Charles Leclerc’s attempt at a Texan accent. Alanis King on Social Media and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer return after a second lengthy break in the F1 schedule with Associate Editor and Host of The Ringer F1 Show, Meg Schuster. The trio discuss the myriad of news that occurred during the break including *everything* at the two Red Bull teams, Alpine’s exit as an engine maker, the surprise F1 fandom of a U.S. Presidential candidate and Michael Andretti’s exit from Andretti Global. The group also preview the incoming race at Austin, Texas.  Megan Schuster on Twitter and The Ringer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer gather to discuss the Singapore GP. Daniel Ricciardo’s looming exit from F1 for good. Ricciardo’s fastest lap impacting the WDC and possible collusion. McLaren’s domination at Singapore, Max Verstappen’s War of (F******) Words vs. the FIA, Christian Horner and Zak Brown’s matching PJs. Producer’s Note: WE APOLOGIZE, WE FORGOT TO TALK ABOUT THE LIZARD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jess and Spencer welcome back friend of the show and F1 driver for the Kick Sauber F1 Team, Valtteri Bottas. The group talk all things about the 2024 F1 season, the difficulties of the current calendar, his favorite North American tracks, where he would race if he was not an F1 and Bike racer and his favorite drink that isn't a WhistlePig. Valtteri Bottas on Instagram and WhistlePig Whiskey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices