The Ringer F1 Show

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Your pit stop for everything Formula 1. Find Megan Schuster and expert guests from around the world every Wednesday and Sunday covering the 22 Grand Prix events and news.

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The Ringer F1 Show episodes:

05.01.2024
Adrian Newey Parting Ways With Red Bull and a Miami GP Preview
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...
04.22.2024
Chinese Grand Prix Recap
Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Chinese Grand Prix! First, they share their love for the Shanghai racetrack (02:11) and discuss the first sprint race of the season (09:03). Then, they talk about the chaotic Bottas safety...
04.07.2024
Japanese Grand Prix Recap
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...
03.27.2024
Guenther Steiner on F1 in the States, Being a Team Principal, and Starring in ‘DTS’
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...
03.24.2024
Australian Grand Prix Recap
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...
03.09.2024
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Recap
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...
03.02.2024
Bahrain Grand Prix Recap
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...
02.28.2024
2024 Testing Review and Season Preview
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...
02.26.2024
‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 6-10 Recap
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...
02.24.2024
‘Formula One: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 1-5 Review
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...
02.01.2024
Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari: What Does This Mean for His Future—and Mercedes'?
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...
11.26.2023
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap
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...
11.19.2023
Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap
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...
11.15.2023
Las Vegas GP Preview and Predictions
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...
11.05.2023
Brazilian Grand Prix Recap
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...
10.30.2023
Mexican Grand Prix Recap
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...
10.23.2023
United States Grand Prix Reactions
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...
10.19.2023
COTA Preview, Fallout From Qatar, and What’s Up for Grabs These Last Five Races
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...
10.08.2023
Results of Qatar Grand Prix
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,...
09.24.2023
Japanese Grand Prix Results
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...
09.17.2023
Singapore Grand Prix Reactions
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,...
09.03.2023
Italian Grand Prix Recap
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...
08.27.2023
Dutch Grand Prix Reactions
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...
08.17.2023
Summer Break Movement and Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the Season
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...
07.30.2023
Belgian Grand Prix Reactions
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...
07.23.2023
Hungarian Grand Prix Recap
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...
07.19.2023
Midseason Car Talk, Upgrades, and Predictions With Matthew Somerfield
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...
07.11.2023
Reactions to Daniel Ricciardo's Return to the Grid With AlphaTauri
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...
07.09.2023
British Grand Prix Reactions
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...
07.02.2023
Austrian Grand Prix Recap
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...
06.28.2023
Predicting the Next Few Years of F1 With Luke Smith
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”...
06.18.2023
2023 Canadian Grand Prix Reactions
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...
06.14.2023
Canadian Grand Prix Preview With Tim Hauraney and Katie George
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...
06.04.2023
2023 Spanish GP Recap
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...
05.28.2023
2023 Monaco GP Recap
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...
05.24.2023
Monaco Week Hot Take Mailbag
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...
05.17.2023
Top Three Things We’re Looking Forward to Ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP
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....
05.08.2023
2023 Miami Grand Prix Recap and Listener Questions
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...
05.07.2023
Miami Qualifying Results and Reactions on Day 3
Kevin is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Meg to discuss qualifying results 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...
05.06.2023
Day 2 Miami Vibes and Season Catch-Up
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...
05.04.2023
Miami Grand Prix Day 1 Takeaways
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
05.02.2023
Early 2023 Miami Grand Prix Preview
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...
04.30.2023
Pit-Stop Chaos, Sprint Race Beef, and Baku GP Reactions
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...
04.26.2023
Breaking Down the Taylor Swift–Fernando Alonso Dating Rumors, and an Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview
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...
04.13.2023
Can Logan Sargeant Solidify America’s F1 Breakthrough?
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...
04.02.2023
Red-Flags, Restarts, and Rulings at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix
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...
03.29.2023
Midfield Power Ranking and an Australian Grand Prix Preview
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...
03.19.2023
Saudi Arabian GP Reactions: Safety Car Mishaps, Penalties, and a Victorious Checo Perez
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...
03.15.2023
Lessons From Bahrain, and a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview
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),...
03.05.2023
Season Opener Recap: Fernando Alonso Lands on the Podium, Ferrari Comes Up Short, and Verstappen Earns His First Win at the Bahrain GP
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...

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The Ringer F1 Show episodes:

Adrian Newey Parting Ways With Red Bull and a Miami GP Preview

Chinese Grand Prix Recap

Japanese Grand Prix Recap

Guenther Steiner on F1 in the States, Being a Team Principal, and Starring in ‘DTS’

Australian Grand Prix Recap

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Recap

Bahrain Grand Prix Recap

2024 Testing Review and Season Preview

‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 6-10 Recap

‘Formula One: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 1-5 Review

Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari: What Does This Mean for His Future—and Mercedes'?

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap

Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap

Las Vegas GP Preview and Predictions

Brazilian Grand Prix Recap

Mexican Grand Prix Recap

United States Grand Prix Reactions

COTA Preview, Fallout From Qatar, and What’s Up for Grabs These Last Five Races

Results of Qatar Grand Prix

Japanese Grand Prix Results

Singapore Grand Prix Reactions

Italian Grand Prix Recap

Dutch Grand Prix Reactions

Summer Break Movement and Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the Season

Belgian Grand Prix Reactions

Hungarian Grand Prix Recap

Midseason Car Talk, Upgrades, and Predictions With Matthew Somerfield

Reactions to Daniel Ricciardo's Return to the Grid With AlphaTauri

British Grand Prix Reactions

Austrian Grand Prix Recap

Predicting the Next Few Years of F1 With Luke Smith

2023 Canadian Grand Prix Reactions

Canadian Grand Prix Preview With Tim Hauraney and Katie George

2023 Spanish GP Recap

2023 Monaco GP Recap

Monaco Week Hot Take Mailbag

Top Three Things We’re Looking Forward to Ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP

2023 Miami Grand Prix Recap and Listener Questions

Miami Qualifying Results and Reactions on Day 3

Day 2 Miami Vibes and Season Catch-Up

Miami Grand Prix Day 1 Takeaways

Early 2023 Miami Grand Prix Preview

Pit-Stop Chaos, Sprint Race Beef, and Baku GP Reactions

Breaking Down the Taylor Swift–Fernando Alonso Dating Rumors, and an Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview

Can Logan Sargeant Solidify America’s F1 Breakthrough?

Red-Flags, Restarts, and Rulings at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix

Midfield Power Ranking and an Australian Grand Prix Preview

Saudi Arabian GP Reactions: Safety Car Mishaps, Penalties, and a Victorious Checo Perez

Lessons From Bahrain, and a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Preview

Season Opener Recap: Fernando Alonso Lands on the Podium, Ferrari Comes Up Short, and Verstappen Earns His First Win at the Bahrain GP