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 and draft their most intriguing story lines heading into Baku (16:52). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Nora Princiotti and Spanners Ready Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 the final piece of that puzzle? In this special episode of ‘The Ringer F1 Show,’ senior staff writer Katie Baker travels to Silverstone to take stock of the Williams Racing team and Logan Sargeant as he tries to become the next big thing in Formula One. Host: Katie Baker Produce...
Apr 13, 2023•42 min
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 the aftermath, involving multiple accidents, which resulted in yet another red flag and a finish under the safety car (10:48). Later, they weigh in on FIA rulings (16:56) and discuss the results and overall takeaways, highlighting the impressively speedy Red Bu...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 come Emilia (11:56), and then they address McLaren’s restructuring plans, which involve three department heads (25:10). Later, they participate in a midfield power-ranking exercise in which they discuss performances thus far and expectations moving forwar...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 George Russell's win (?) (11:24) and revisit the alarms coming from Ferrari (21:38). Later, they touch on the most impressive overtake of the day and more on the Safety Car, penalties, and the best of the rest. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cerva...
Mar 19, 2023•55 min
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), touch on the biggest takeaways from the first race of the season (12:37), and then preview the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with discussion about on- and off-track safety protocols, what we learned from last year's race, and what we can expect from this track (...
Mar 15, 2023•52 min
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 performance, with Leclerc not finishing and Sainz on the defense (12:32); and reviewing Verstappen’s first win at the Bahrain GP, where he maintained a solid lead (17:01). Then, they touch on the midfield competition and where they land among ...
Mar 05, 2023•57 min
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve learned from F1 2023’s testing analysis ahead of the first race of the season. They begin by addressing Aston Martin’s positive press focusing on Fernando Alonso (6:17), review McLaren’s disappointing test results (29:25), touch on Ferrari’s consistent performance and what to look for from both drivers (44:07), and more. Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix and provide predictions, with an emphasis on Max Verstappen and Red Bull, and the rook...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Meg is joined by Juliet to review Episodes 6 through 10 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They touch on why this series stands out among the rest (6:56), recap some of the biggest surprises from the show, including Max Verstappen’s many appearances (9:44), and discuss what could come next for the series (46:40). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Juliet Litman Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023•56 min
Meg is joined by Jodi to recap Episodes 1 through 5 of Season 5 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They begin by highlighting certain scenes from Episode 1, including Binotto and Gunther driving through the Dolomites (7:54), then dive into the format of this season with an emphasis on team principals (18:06) and reveal big takeaways, the series MVP, and more! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss what we’ve seen from team car launches thus far, highlighting news of major partnerships (2:45). Then, they address the announcement that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be stepping back from day-to-day F1 operations (16:35), before switching gears and ranking the five drivers and teams that have the most at stake heading into the 2023 season (26:33). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss F1 launch season and preview what we can expect from upcoming reveals (1:35). Then, they dive into Ferrari’s development and strategy (9:52), address Christian Horner’s response to Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez’s relationship (21:13), discuss Williams’s new team principal and former director of strategies for Mercedes, James Vowels (27:21), and dissect the Nyck de Vries lawsuit (36:58). Plus, a few thoughts on the race schedule after confirmation that the C...
Jan 24, 2023•55 min
Megan is back in the new year, joined by Autosport's Luke Smith to break down the news of potential F1 expansion involving Michael Andretti and his company, Andretti Global. They discuss the reactions to Andretti’s proposal, focusing on both the FIA and Formula 1, touch on his all-American efforts, and evaluate the timeline for the approval process. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Luke Smith Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•36 min
Kevin is joined by Megan and Jessica Smetana to recap the most important moments from the 2022 Formula 1 season. They remember Valtteri Bottas’s famous post on social media, break down Fernando Alonso’s Alpine departure, discuss F1’s American expansion, and much more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Jessica Smetana Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•56 min
Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to wrap up the season by handing out awards for their Most Impressive Driver, Best Individual Drive, Favorite Weekend of the Year, and more! Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Megan Schuster and Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Kevin is joined by Meg to discuss the news that Mattia Binotto has resigned from his position as team principal of Ferrari. They discuss first impressions once the news broke, review how this might affect the current structure of the organization and the drivers, and weigh in on the prospective team principal, Frederic Vassuer (0:39). Later, they touch on more news from the paddock focusing on Red Bull’s newest reserve driver, Daniel Ricciardo (21:50). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Megan Schuster Ass...
Nov 29, 2022•27 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the last race of the 2022 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They discuss another Verstappen win (1:15), touch on the upcoming season featuring American driver Logan Sargeant (6:22), and dive into today's race between Charles Leclerc and Checo Pérez for P2 (10:20). Later, they discuss Sebastian Vettel’s career as a Formula One driver (13:37), on and off track drama between the Red Bull team (26:45), and how consumers can stay up-to-date during the off-sea...
Nov 20, 2022•52 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the second to last race of the season, the Brazilian Grand Prix. They break down George Russell’s first F1 win and Mercedes’ race strategy (0:45), talk through Max Verstappen and Checo Perez’s relationship at Red Bull (10:12), and answer listener questions (18:46). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2022•43 min
Kevin is joined by Meg to run down the news around the grid ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. They discuss their first impressions of the track, Stoffel Vandoorne’s move to Aston Martin, Red Bull’s return to Sky Sports, and more (0:39)! Later, Juliet joins Kevin to break down her experience in-person at the Mexican Grand Prix and their first reaction to Formula 1’s weekend in Vegas (30:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Juliet Litman and Megan Schuster Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more...
Nov 09, 2022•57 min
Kevin is joined by Director of Media Rights at Formula One Ian Holmes to discuss the renewed three-year U.S. media-rights deal with ESPN, the market strategy targeting specific demographics, and the creation of the popular Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive’ and its upcoming season. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Ian Holmes Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2022•34 min
Kevin is joined by Meg and Taryn Bray to recap the F1 Mexican Grand Prix resulting in Max Verstappen’s 14th win of the season, Lewis Hamilton following behind in second place, and Sergio Perez in third. They reflect on Verstappen’s success after breaking the record for the most wins in a season (3:13), touch on the point gap between top teams Ferrari and Mercedes (6:35), and discuss the best of the rest, including Daniel Ricciardo’s rage drive and Fernando Alonso’s chaotic week ending with a DNF...
Oct 31, 2022•50 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners following the U.S. Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen’s 13th win of the season and Red Bull clinching the Constructors' Championship. They discuss Verstappen’s race against Lewis Hamilton (6:27), Mercedes’ newfound confidence and strategy (8:32), touch on Carlos Sainz going out (12:44), the back-and-forth battles throughout the race (17:12), and wrap things up with an early Mexican GP preview (41:15). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: ...
Oct 23, 2022•49 min
With the United States Grand Prix in Austin coming up this weekend, Kevin is joined by Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas to discuss what he likes about racing in America, the F1 schedule changes, and more. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Valtteri Bottas Producer: Richie Bozek Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2022•17 min
Kevin is joined by The Race journalist Scott Mitchell-Malm to preview the U.S. Grand Prix and discuss what is to come next season. They begin by discussing their pro-Austin stance compared to Miami and Vegas tracks (1:31), and touch on track characteristics that make Austin stand out (5:22). Later, they offer 2023 predictions and discuss potential car updates, driver opportunities, and team success (17:18). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Scott Mitchell-Malm Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn mo...
Oct 19, 2022•42 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the news that Red Bull and Aston Martin have breached the cost-cap rules. They discuss the penalties that could be enforced due to the breach of the cost cap (2:00), revisit Max Verstappen’s title race win four days out (19:50), and then provide an early U.S. Grand Prix preview (26:57). Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022•37 min
Kevin is joined by TSN contributor and race car driver Tim Hauraney to break down the Japanese Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen clinching his second F1 Championship. They begin by discussing all the confusion around Verstappen’s win in regards to rules and regulations (0:39), weigh in on Pierre Gasly’s incident with a recovery vehicle on the track (9:58), and touch on the weather conditions and driver performance throughout the race (13:05). Later, they wrap things up by discussing the...
Oct 09, 2022•50 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners to react to the Singapore Grand Prix, which resulted in a win for Sergio Pérez and podium positions for both Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz. They dive into “Checo’s” competitive performance, discuss Hamilton and Verstappen’s results, and answer listener questions regarding the Constructor's Championship, drivers' title standings, and what we can expect from the Japanese Grand Prix. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Ready Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn mor...
Oct 02, 2022•40 min
Kevin is joined by Nate Saunders to break down all the news circulating around Formula One. They begin by discussing the new update from the FIA confirming there will be three additional sprint events next season (1:45), and then they revisit next year’s calendar update that includes 24 races (6:38) and preview the challenging upcoming grand prix in Singapore (13:30). Later, they weigh in on the future of the grid and the super license debate, predict Daniel Ricciardo’s next move, and touch on w...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Kevin is joined by the hosts of ‘Fast and Loose Sidecast’ to discuss how they caught the Formula One bug, Daniel Ricciardo’s future, Ferrari’s strategy, billionaire race car drivers, and much more (02:00). Their show, the 'Fast and Loose Sidecast' with Michelle Beadle and The Kid Mero, is available live on Amp. Later, Megan Schuster stops by to do some nuts-and-bolts talk on the driver market and take a close look at F1's new 24-race calendar (26:00). Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Michelle Beadle, T...
Sep 21, 2022•40 min
Kevin is joined by Spanners to break down the results at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. They begin by discussing Max Verstappen’s win and his chances of clinching the title, talk through the ongoing controversy of yet another race ending under a safety car, touch on Nyck de Vries’s Formula 1 debut, and wrap things up with a few listener questions. Host: Kevin Clark Guest: Richard Spanners Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 11, 2022•45 min
