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 du...
Dec 11, 2024•42 min
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...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr
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 po...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
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 ...
Nov 20, 2024•43 min
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 ch...
Nov 05, 2024•37 min
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...
Oct 29, 2024•43 min
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 mo...
Oct 22, 2024•54 min
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 Lea...
Oct 16, 2024•40 min
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
Sep 24, 2024•31 min
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
Sep 17, 2024•27 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2024•32 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2024•44 min
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 Learn more about your ad choice...
Sep 03, 2024•45 min
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 paramilita...
Aug 27, 2024•40 min
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 record...
Aug 20, 2024•46 min
With F1 still in the summer break, Jess and Spencer decided to use the time to visit and chat about the motorsport classic “Cars” with NASCAR and IMSA pit crew member and mechanic Bozi Tatarevic. The group explore the wider fandom of the movie across motorsport, outside and internally. Jess delivers her first Piston Cup Minute, Spencer hands out his Lad of the Week and, with a NSFChildren warning: speculates over the reproductive abilities of the Cars. Bozi Tatarevic on Social Media and Press Le...
Aug 13, 2024•51 min
Jessica and Spencer lead off this Belgian GP episode of DNF with the Paris Olympics and how much watching F1 preps viewers for cultural displays at their maximum. George Russell’s disqualification from the race and Lewis Hamilton’s succeeding victory at the cost. Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez get decisions on their futures and a returning face takes over at the Sauber soon to be Audi F1 team. The DNF Movie Club tries to select their first movie with possible listener input. Learn more about your...
Jul 30, 2024•43 min
Spencer returns from Mongolia to recap his trip and struggles to follow the last two Grand Prix races with little signal in the Mongolian countryside. Along with Jessica, the pair discuss McLaren’s controversial 1-2 podium, Max Verstappen’s struggles and the myriad of radio exchanges across all the teams. Bonus side story includes Verstappen’s stunning knowledge of cat breeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2024•44 min
Spencer is still galavanting across Mongolia so Jess is joined again by ESPN F1 General Editor and Unlapped Podcast co-host Nate Saunders. The duo discuss the emotional win by Lewis Hamilton in a chaotic and eventful race at Silverstone, ending a +900 day drought for the 7-Time Champion. Also on the slate is McLaren’s botched strategy decisions, Checo Perez’s future, the resurgence of Haas and the F1 movie trailer’s dialogue choices. Nate Saunders is on Social Media and the ESPN Unlapped Podcast...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Spencer is out in Mongolia for reasons unknown to us so Jessica is joined by Associate Editor and Host of The Ringer F1 Show, Meg Schuster. The duo discuss the chaotic Austrian GP, the damage done to Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’ relationship and its broader impact on the season. Also discussed are Hans Zimmer’s rendition of the national anthem, George “Fred Flintstone” Russell and the FIA’s very loose role in handling race rules. Megan Schuster on Social Media and The Ringer Learn more about...
Jul 03, 2024•50 min
Jessica and Spencer recap the Spanish GP. Max Verstappen rolls to another victory with a surprise performance from Mercedes in between the McLaren resurgence. Ferrari’s infighting creeps in, the Mercedes email investigation and more Alpine rumors. We apologize to anyone’s algorithm after discussing Danica Patrick’s choice of subjects for her YouTube podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2024•41 min
Jessica and Spencer discuss the latter’s recent trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in France. What it’s like to be there, visiting the garages, the sleeping scene, the tiny coffee scene and the race results among other sights. Some F1 chatter including Alpine’s potential exit as an engine manufacturer and answering listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2024•40 min
Jessica and Spencer talk about a very eventful Canadian GP and Spencer’s incoming trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Max Verstappen winning was the only normal part of a race that included a Ferrari double DNF, Mercedes' dilemma in a lame duck situation, Lando Norris’s new quip and Spencer’s roast of whatever you call Jacques Villenueve’s outfit at the race track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024•36 min
Jessica and Spencer are joined by the Missed Apex podcast co-host and radio presenter Richard Ready aka Spanners. The trio chats about Alpine’s decision to part ways with Esteban Ocon, the future of both parties, Spanners’ obsession with the US, Lewis Hamilton on Hot Ones, Canadian groundhogs and the return of Flavio Briatore to the F1 paddock. Spanners on Social Media and the Missed Apex podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 game of musical chairs with F1 driver seats, Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward’s dramatic final lap at the Indianapolis 500 and F1 drivers’ favorite movies. Nate Saunders on Social Media, ESPN Unlapped and the Pad-Hoc Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
May 29, 2024•48 min
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 NASCAR All-Star Race, Leo Leclerc delivers A Different Kind of Business in the paddock and Lewis Hamilton eats his way through the Broncos schedule reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2024•45 min
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 news of a possible F1 Chicago Grand Prix, Alanis's career roles in Motorsport and everyone's choices for their Wild Boys podium. Alanis King on YouTube and Linktree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2024•51 min
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 and YUKI POINTS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2024•45 min
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 of various teams like McLaren, the future of the sport in the US and the 2024 calendar. (Happy 95 days until the Bahrain GP!!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023•34 min
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 on the ground and gives a first hand insight on what the entire experience was like for himself, the fan perspective and organizers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•51 min
