Megan is joined by Spanners to break down everything from Azerbaijan, including a big win for Max Verstappen. They also discuss Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash (01:45), an extremely bizarre qualifying round (06:52), and the fantastic podium from Carlos Sainz Jr. (29:44). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Italian GP is over, and Max Verstappen emerges victorious. Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss Max's victory performance, along with some other interesting developments for Ferrari, some confusing penalties, and much more! Max Verstappen's performance (01:25) Quiet weekend for Ferrari (26:29) Midfield shenanigans (32:00) Ollie and Carlos penalty confusion (34:44) Albon’s recovery drive (40:48) Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back from summer break to break down the penalty filled Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort! First, they discuss McLaren’s race day with Piastri’s win and Lando’s DNF after an oil leak (02:46). They talk about the nightmare race for Ferrari with Hamilton crashing out and Leclerc’s car ending in the sand dune and him sitting on the grass on his phone (15:17). They call out the improvement in the drone shots (25:46), and they compare the penalties between Antonelli and Sainz and how Sainz is being negatively affected by the steward’s rule (28:12). They break down Leclerc’s pass against Russell (37:58), and they applaud Isack Hadjar’s race day with Racing Bulls (49:50). Meg and Spanners share their excitement about the new Cadillac team with drivers Bottas and Perez and what to expect from their first season (50:16). Finally, they discuss what Manza could look like for Ferrari next week with both Leclerc and Hamilton facing time penalties (60:26). Hosts: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss the confirmation of Pérez and Bottas to Team Cadillac just before the new season (09:16). Later, they rate the projected performance of all the biggest teams for the 2026 season, including Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and more! Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Luke SmithProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is joined by Tim Hauraney from the mountains of Italy to discuss all of the hottest rumors and story lines from F1 (12:11). They take on the news form Cadillac and Mercedes and what possible seats need to be filled. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari and how he can recover. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Tim Hauraney Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lando Norris has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, and Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at all of the strategy that went into McLaren’s victory. Plus, Lewis Hamilton has some harsh words for himself as he attempts to pull himself out of a funk. Meg and Spanners also look into any team movements before the summer break. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to the results of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, which featured Oscar Piastri taking first place. They talk about how much the rain delay affected the day’s action, discuss Lando Norris’s excuses for his disappointing run, and analyze McLaren’s strategy throughout the race. After the break, they shine a light on Lewis Hamilton’s successes, speculate on Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull, and provide an update on the midfield standings. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Spanners ReadyProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan and Spanners gather for an emergency pod to discuss the biggest questions after the bombshell report that Red Bull Racing has fired Christian Horner after 20 years as team principal. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloomberg’s Jason Kelly joins Megan to dive deep into the business of F1 and where the sport might be going. They discuss the success of the 'F1' film and how it could be a dream come true for potential investors and sponsors, the added excitement around the new Cadillac team, as well as why the clock is ticking to get a woman driver on the main grid soon. Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Jason KellySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The checkered flag has dropped at Silverstone, and Megan and Spanners are here to talk about it all, from Nico Hülkenberg’s first podium ever to a rather controversial penalty. They also talk about the further dueling of the “Max to Mercedes” rumors and how it might not be as simple as we may think. Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spanners joins Megan to discuss the results of the Austrian GP, and they begin with a face-off from the track and how McLaren managed it (02:12). They also discuss how Meg never doubted Mattia Binotto (17:03), some small victories for Ferrari (34:28), and some spoiler-filled thoughts on ‘F1: The Movie’ (52:26). Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the thrilling and at times insane F1: The Movie in all of its high-octane glory (03:06). They delve into spoilers later in the show and discuss Brad Pitt’s dangerous racing style, all of the real-world cameos, and how the movie may refuse to acknowledge qualifiers (17:10). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Mallory RubinSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners recap the Canadian Grand Prix that resulted in George Russell coming in first, followed by Max Verstappen in second, and Kimi Antonelli in third. They begin by examining Lando Norris’s collision with teammate Oscar Piastri, a great day for Mercedes; Antonelli’s first podium finish, Russell’s impressive season continues, and speculation around Verstappen’s penalty points (0:47). Then, they cover a tough day for Williams, some heated radio messages, a Ferrari check-in, some bad press for Lance Stroll, and more (30:05). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners return to discuss the newest Formula One show on Netflix, ‘F1: The Academy.’ They review the show as well as describe the elements taken from the original F1 show, ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive.’ They discuss Susie Wolff’s involvement, the status of the formula academies, and the optics of having a full female cast of drivers. They then dive into the cast, how the show presents the different drivers, the competitiveness between them, and whether this show could bring in more of the female audience to F1. Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and jump straight into the drama that followed a last minute safety car with a crash between Max Verstappen and George Russell (1:28). Then, they further discuss Red Bull’s race day strategy with an emphasis on their third pit stop tire decision (24:32), and McLaren’s huge win and newfound pace (29:15). Later, they talk through Liam Lawson’s chaotic performance (39:38), Mercedes' ongoing power unit issues (48:18), and Lewis Hamilton’s trend of performance (50:28). Plus, we give Kick Sauber their flowers with Nico Hulkenberg coming in fifth! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners react to the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix beginning with the new two pit-stop regulations (1:32). Then, they dive into George Russell’s drive-through penalty (4:41), discuss Mercedes' race-day strategy (12:13), and break down the psychology throughout the race (33:35). Later, they preview the Spanish Grand Prix and discuss how the introduction of new flexi-wing rules could impact the grid (39:00). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners recap the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen coming in first, followed by the two McLarens: Lando Norris in second and Oscar Piastri in third. They begin by breaking down Red Bull’s seemingly perfect race weekend, starting with Verstappen taking Turn 2, forcing Piastri behind (4:05). Then, they dive into McLaren’s race strategy with both drivers going head-to-head (16:06), address Alex Albon’s and Williams' performances (44:18), and highlight a few more overtakes that stood out (53:25)! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney, host of the Nailing the Apex Podcast, to discuss news of Alpine’s team principal Oliver Oakes resigning and Flavio Briatore taking over (5:12). Then, they jump into an Emilia Romagna Grand Prix preview and break down adjustments we should see from teams like Ferrari and Mercedes (17:45), and then switch gears to discuss which teams we’re most looking forward to in 2026 due to new car regulations (29:02). Host: Megan SchusterGuest: Tim Hauraney Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners recap the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri bringing it home in first, Lando Norris in second, and George Russell in third. They begin by jumping into the day highlighting the Lego Driver Parade (3:50), before revisiting the Lap 1 battle between Norris and Max Verstappen (5:30), and then discussing McLaren’s race weekend (15:42). Then, they break down Ferrari’s disappointing weekend with miscommunication and tire mishaps (21:16), Williams finding success (34:18), and Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli’s race day performance (38:03). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meg and Spanners are back to ask the biggest questions from the 2025 season! They kick things off by discussing which team takes the no. 2 spot on the grid behind McLaren (3:15), talk through Max Verstappen’s position in the Drivers' Championship (21:25), and hit on their biggest surprises and disappointments yet (45:01). Later, they give a Miami GP preview and share what they expect from the weekend on and off the track (52:50). Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices