DNF

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What's DNF about?

Jessica Smetana, Spencer Hall and friends give their immediate reaction and unique perspectives after every race of the Formula 1 season.

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DNF episodes:

05.29.2024
The Prince of Monaco feat. Nate Saunders (or how to break your camera in Nice)
Jess and Spencer are joined by ESPN F1 General Editor, Unlapped and Pad-Hoc co-host, Nate Saunders. The group discuss Charles Leclerc finally achieving his dream victory at the Monaco GP, what can be done to improve that race, the incoming...
05.21.2024
Grit(s) & Grind (Into The Gravel)
Jessica and Spencer recap the Imola Grand Prix, a race that didn’t have potential until it did, with Lando Norris making Max Verstappen work for the win. Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. give each other the business after the...
05.14.2024
Carspotting with Alanis King
Jess and Spencer are joined by Author, Car Reviewer and Editor At Large for the Motorsport Network, Alanis King. The trio discuss the year in Formula 1 so far, what happened at Darlington Speedway this past weekend in NASCAR, the...
05.07.2024
DNF is BACK (and so is McLaren?!)
Jessica and Spencer mark their return to the show to talk about their experiences at the Miami Grand Prix on-site. They cover Lando Norris finally doing The Thing, Max Verstappen becoming a Florida driver, Kevin Magnussen’s transforming into a villain...
11.28.2023
Reaching The Checkered Flag
Jess and Spencer touch on the Abu Dhabi GP before going into a recap of the wider 2023 season and review what they enjoyed and didn’t. In awe of the historic domination of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, outlooks...
11.21.2023
Baby Baku Under The Lights (Toto Was Right)
Jessica and Spencer discuss everything on and off the track surrounding the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. A weekend bookended by an exploding water valve causing chaos, ends on a competitive and entertaining race won by Max Verstappen. Spencer was...
11.01.2023
Rumors, Reshuffles and Beef Carpaccio
Jess and Spencer discuss the Mexican GP results and speculate over recent F1 rumors circulating across the internet and F1 media members. Sergio Perez’ free fall at Red Bull continues, Lando Norris’ comeback from P19 and the team mostly likely...
10.25.2023
Free Sausage Off The Pork Wagon
Jess and Spencer discuss the eventful United States GP which included the shock disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, Logan Sargeant inadvertently achieving his first career F1 point hours after the race, Spencer’s experience in Austin on location, French...
10.11.2023
Respect The Lunacy
Jess and Spencer discuss the Qatar GP, Martin Brundle's recent comments, Oscar Piastri's development as a driver this season, potential replacement drivers for Lance Stroll such as Wario, Fat Bear Week and Jess vs. Max on equal machinery, equal Miami...
09.28.2023
The Prince Who Was Promised
Max Verstappen returns to form at the Japanese GP while George Russell endures his Daffy Duck race. Logan Sergeant gets demoted, the return of The Best Bloke Award, kissing cars and the future of Sergio Perez on the grid. Learn more...
09.20.2023
Our Long International Nightmare is Over
Carlos Sainz wins the Singapore GP to much rejoicing, while the Formula One world wonders what happened to Red Bull this weekend. Also: a tough weekend for the best lad and the unraveling of a conspiracy. Learn more about your ad...
09.08.2023
The Elephant in the Room
Spencer and Jess discuss Max Verstappen's dominant season, a dirt bag's itinerary for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and a lawsuit winding its way through the European courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.25.2023
Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins, McLaren's in, Alpine spins
Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins, McLaren's in, Alpine spins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.11.2023
God Save The King (Vegas Version)
Notes: Jessica and Spencer discuss the actually surprising (for 2023, at least) results of the British Grand Prix Damian Lewis singing the anthem with a sexy sax man, for some reason The Brundle Rules (i.e. when Cara Delavigne is legally obligated to talk...
06.20.2023
Canadian GP/Birds of Prey
Spencer and Jess debate the athletic capabilities of Max Verstappen and Randy Johnson, discuss which non-F1 tracks deserve to be on the F1 calendar, and applaud the Canadian Grand Prix's best lad, Alex Albon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
06.14.2023
No Mans Land
Jess and Spencer discuss a platter of topics for this week's episode including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, NASCAR bringing in A Large Refrigerator of a car to the race, a preview of the Canadian GP and the first...
06.02.2023
Monaco GP/Saubermetrics
Alanis King, editor at Business Insider, contributor at Road & Track and co-author of “Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula 1 for a Ride” joins Jess and Spencer to talk about the Monaco GP, the Indianapolis...
05.10.2023
Miami GP/THIS IS THE FORMULA
Jessica and Spencer discuss an eventful Miami GP weekend, which had everything except an eventful race. The duo break down the driver entrances, Spencer’s experience in the paddock, the most and least Miami drivers, whatever happened to Logan Sargeant and...
05.03.2023
Azerbaijan GP/Quagmire of Mistakes
Elizabeth Blackstock, senior motorsport editor at Jalopnik and co-author of “Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula 1 for a Ride” joins Spencer and Jess to talk about the Azerbaijan GP, what fans should expect in Miami,...
04.04.2023
AUSTRALIAN GP RECAP (WELCOME TO THE S$&#SHOW)
Jessica and Spencer try to clear the debris from a chaotic Australian GP, wonder if Charles LeClerc will be in racing hell forever, award a surprise Best Bloke Award, and wonder how hard Red Bull is sandbagging. Learn more about your...
03.20.2023
Saudi GP/XAVI YOU NEED TO TELL ME THIS
After the Saudi Arabia GP, topics discussed by the DNF crew include: We think Fernando Alonso is still 3rd as of the recording of this episode (TBD) The efforts of the FIA to justify their own existence and their similarities to other...
03.07.2023
Bahrain GP/Fernando Alonso Wants All of You Off His Lawn
The first episode of DNF for the 2023 season welcomes everyone back by discussing: Red Bull's dominance in Bahrain 2023 Ferrari somehow still looking like 2022 Ferrari Aston Martin's potential surge into relevance McLaren's dismal day Who gets the season's first Best Lad Award. (Hint:...
11.20.2022
Donuts for Everybody
F1 says goodbye to Sebastian Vettel and see you later to Daniel Ricciardo. Charles Leclerc winds up where he should have been all along. F1 drivers go out to dinner, but not at the Abu Dhabi Hardees. Learn more about your...
11.15.2022
The Best Race of the Year
Trouble in paradise for team Red Bull spills out onto the track. George Russell graduates to a new level of endearment in Spencer’s heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.31.2022
Red Bull Penalties Overshadow Mexico Grand Prix
On this episode, Spencer and Jessica break down the penalties that came down on Red Bull for breaking the cost cap in 2021, how it could've happened, and the ensuing drama with Sky Sports and the other team. Oh, and...
10.24.2022
The Mad Ladder
A new constructors champion is crowned at Circuit of the Americas. George Russell officially turns heel. Spencer and Jess revel in the weirdness of Austin, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.03.2022
Who won the Singapore Grand Prix?
Checo Perez took home the win in Singapore, or did he? Spencer and Jess discuss the FIA's methods, a clean weekend for McLaren and Ferrari, and DNFs for half the grid. Plus, lad of the week goes to a new...
09.12.2022
Italian Lessons with Spencer Hall
Spencer and Jess ponder whether Max Verstappen is a robot, how to insult people in Italian, and what to expect for the rest of the Formula 1 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.04.2022
Alpha Conspiratauri
Two suspiciously timed safety cars clear the way for another Verstappen victory. George Russell's best lad streak comes to a halt. Alpine prepares for Le Boeuf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08.29.2022
Verstappen Roars Back, Finland In Disarray At The Belgian GP
Jessica and Spencer catch up on the silly season movement of drivers since the start of the summer break, the inevitability of Max Verstappen despite grid penalties, the current state of the nation of Finland, and Ferrari doing what Ferrari...
08.03.2022
*DNF Exclusive* Valtteri Bottas
Jess and Spencer catch up with Alfa Romeo F1 driver Valtteri Bottas right before the summer break. They discuss his upcoming plans to swim nude in Colorado, as well as his love of coffee, and his new role with the...
08.01.2022
Verstappen Takes The Checkered Flag, Mercedes Rounds Out The Podium In Hungary
In the Hungarian Grand Prix recap, Spencer and Jess still wonder whether Ferrari knows a race is going on. Plus, mid-season awards and the continued rise of the Best Lad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.25.2022
AHHHHHHHHHH
Spencer and Jessica have one question for Ferrari, "How?" They analyze this week's French Grand Prix, including Ferrari's failures, Charles Leclerc's epic radio message, and Carlos Sainz Jr. being too busy to pit. Plus, is trouble brewing for Daniel Ricciardo...
07.10.2022
Leclerc Wins, Haas Gang Rides at Austrian Grand Prix
On this episode of DNF, Spencer Hall and guest co-host Chris Wittyngham break down the Austrian Grand Prix where a win for Charles Leclerc didn't mean a brilliant day for Ferrari, Haas got their 2nd best points return ever in...
07.04.2022
First Win For Sainz In Crazy British Grand Prix
On this episode of DNF, Jessica Smetana, Spencer Hall, and guest Mike Golic Jr. break down an incredible British Grand Prix that saw Zhou Guanyu thankfully survive a horrific crash, Carlos Sainz win his first race in Formula 1 in...
06.20.2022
Verstappen Holds Off Sainz To Win Canadian Grand Prix
Spencer Hall leads this one after Jessica Smetana started last week on mute as the pair discuss Max Verstappen winning his 5th race in his last 6, Lewis Hamilton being overjoyed to finish in 3rd, Charles Leclerc's climb from 20th...
06.13.2022
Ferrari Embraces The Podcast's Name In Azerbaijan
On the debut episode of DNF, Jessica Smetana and Spencer Hall break down the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a pair of DNFs for Ferrari, Max Verstappen's win a 1/2 for Red Bull, and a whole lot of porpoising all over...
06.10.2022
Lando Norris Joins DLB Show
McLaren Driver Lando Norris joins Jessica and Chris Wittyngham on the Dan Le Batard show to talk about the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix and his experience with F1's growth in the US

What's DNF about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

DNF episodes:

The Prince of Monaco feat. Nate Saunders (or how to break your camera in Nice)

Grit(s) & Grind (Into The Gravel)

Carspotting with Alanis King

DNF is BACK (and so is McLaren?!)

Reaching The Checkered Flag

Baby Baku Under The Lights (Toto Was Right)

Rumors, Reshuffles and Beef Carpaccio

Free Sausage Off The Pork Wagon

Respect The Lunacy

The Prince Who Was Promised

Our Long International Nightmare is Over

The Elephant in the Room

Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins, McLaren's in, Alpine spins

God Save The King (Vegas Version)

Canadian GP/Birds of Prey

No Mans Land

Monaco GP/Saubermetrics

Miami GP/THIS IS THE FORMULA

Azerbaijan GP/Quagmire of Mistakes

AUSTRALIAN GP RECAP (WELCOME TO THE S$&#SHOW)

Saudi GP/XAVI YOU NEED TO TELL ME THIS

Bahrain GP/Fernando Alonso Wants All of You Off His Lawn

Donuts for Everybody

The Best Race of the Year

Red Bull Penalties Overshadow Mexico Grand Prix

The Mad Ladder

Who won the Singapore Grand Prix?

Italian Lessons with Spencer Hall

Alpha Conspiratauri

Verstappen Roars Back, Finland In Disarray At The Belgian GP

*DNF Exclusive* Valtteri Bottas

Verstappen Takes The Checkered Flag, Mercedes Rounds Out The Podium In Hungary

AHHHHHHHHHH

Leclerc Wins, Haas Gang Rides at Austrian Grand Prix

First Win For Sainz In Crazy British Grand Prix

Verstappen Holds Off Sainz To Win Canadian Grand Prix

Ferrari Embraces The Podcast's Name In Azerbaijan

Lando Norris Joins DLB Show

DNF Exclusive Valtteri Bottas