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 duo discuss their favorite races of the year before signing off for the final time in 2024. Jessica Smetana on Bluesky and Instagram Spencer Hall on Bluesky and Linktree Harry Krinski on Twitter and Instagram Douglas Reyes-Ceron on Bluesky and Instagram Channel 6 on Ghost and Bluesky Shutdown Fullcast on Spotify and Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wrestling conversation. Spanners Ready on Missed Apex, The Ringer F1 and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 on Social Media and Yahoo Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 paramilitaries and faiths in the Cars universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 recorded before the George Russell Swiftie photo was released.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices