The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy with its late team orders. They also dissect Ferrari’s communication failures, Max Verstappen’s massive home-race crash, Aston Martin’s modest progress, and the latest driver-market developments—including Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030.

(00:00) Intro

(04:42) Lando does it again!

(14:15) Merciless Mercedes on the radio

(23:55) Ferrari vs. itself

(37:55) The big Max crash

(49:56) A bit of Aston messiness

(64:06) Max re-signs to Red Bull

(71:36) What to watch for in the driver market

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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At Formula One’s summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season’s biggest surprises—including Mercedes’s strength, Kimi Antonelli’s emergence, and five different winners in five races. They also debate Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s recovery prospects, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s execution, Aston Martin’s disastrous campaign, McLaren’s growing momentum, and whether Cadillac deserves more patience in its debut season.(00:00) Intro(06:18) The driver points draft standings(21:47) Can Max close the gap?(31:52) Drivers' Championship standings(41:51) The Aston of it all(54:38) McLaren turning it around?(62:22) Fishing for positives with CadillacHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyGuests: Chris Medland and Nate SaundersSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured his first victory of the season. They talk about the upgrades McLaren have been making, confusing pit-stop decisions, news of the Malaysian Grand Prix’s return, and much more.

(00:00) Intro(1:34) McLaren upgrades(15:04) Confusing pit-stop decisions(21:21) Down week for Ferrari(34:54) Max Verstappen's relationship with Red Bull(42:22) George Russell’s struggles continue(49:07) Aston Martin upgrades(1:05:15) Malaysia is hosting the Bahrain GP

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Isaiah Blakely
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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down Kimi Antonelli’s Belgian Grand Prix victory and the controversial incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. They also examine Ferrari’s strategy problems, McLaren’s improving pace, and Russell’s growing championship pressure heading into Hungary.

(00:00) Intro

(01:59) The big contact controversy

(26:49) Mid-race maneuvers

(42:23) The lackluster Lando strat

(49:50) Kimi back in the top spot

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners preview the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, breaking down the circuit’s iconic corners, strategy questions, and battery deployment concerns. They also discuss McLaren’s latest upgrades, Carlos Sainz to Audi rumors, and Red Bull’s driver-market uncertainty. Later, Amelia Dimoldenberg from the viral 'Chicken Shop Date' show discusses her latest series with F1 called 'Passenger Princess.'(00:00) Intro(01:38) It’s time to hit the “Spa”(11:04) McLaren finally gets its motor(17:24) Carlos going to Audi?(37:07) Amelia Dimoldenberg joins the showHosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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