DNF

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Jess and Spencer review the Azerbaijan GP. A wild day in qualifying leads to the most unexpected Top 10 of the F1 season so far. Oscar Piastri makes the drive of his life to claim victory over Charles Leclerc with help from Lando Norris. Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman impress as rookies. Max Verstappen has himself a delicious cake even as Red Bull Racing’s situation deteriorates race to race.

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Jess and Spencer discussing the breaking news of Adrian Newey officially joining Aston Martin in 2025. With no race this past weekend, the duo answer some fan questions submitted on Twitter and play a game of two fan theories and a lie. 

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Jess and Spencer welcome back friend of the show, Spanners from the Missed Apex and Ringer F1 Podcasts. The trio breakdown the Italian GP including the strategy behind Ferrari’s shock win and the broader issues of McLaren’s loss. Adrian Newey’s impending move to Aston Martin, Spanners ranks his favorite US States, Tyler Reddick’s mid-race bodily struggles and Whatever That Pizza Was that Daniel Ricciardo posted to his Instagram. 

Spanners on Twitter and Missed Apex

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Jess and Spencer get to talk breaking news after Williams Racing announces their decision to drop Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season in favor of Franco Colapinto. This is also where we find out Williams blocked Spencer on Twitter. The pair discuss the Dutch GP and the broader implications of Lando Norris’s domination at Max Verstappen’s home track. Jessica’s battle with hiccups, Haas being held Haastage (please clap) by Uralkali and the broader existence of certain paramilitaries and faiths in the Cars universe.

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With F1 returning from the summer break, Jess and Spencer speculate on where the remainder of the 2024 F1 season may take us. What the drivers did during the break, changes to technical regulations, Andretti spurring the DOJ into an investigation in Liberty Media and Kyle Larson’s declaration vs. Max Verstappen. The best and worst case scenarios for the top four constructors on the grid and what may happen at Zandvoort with rain on the horizon.

Programming Note: Today's episode of DNF was recorded before the George Russell Swiftie photo was released. 

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