Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the latest F1 news heading into the Miami Grand Prix, including new technical regulations aimed at improving qualifying and safety. They discuss how these changes could impact racing, along with ongoing tensions between George Russell and Max Verstappen. They also dive into a strange media controversy involving Lando Norris and broader questions about journalism in Formula One. Plus, they react to Doriane Pin’s historic F1 test with Mercedes and what it means for women in motorsport. Finally, they preview what to expect in Miami and share details about their live events during race weekend.
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Miami Updates
(04:51) The New(er) Regulations
(07:26) The Death of 50-50
(16:28) New Battery Deployment
(19:55) Saudi Arabia: Maybe?
(25:36) George vs. Max is back on!
(31:40) Norris is “Not the Boss”
(43:10) Pin makes History!
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Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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