The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners return to preview the Canadian Grand Prix after Formula 1’s strange, stop-start opening stretch to the season. They dive into the growing rumors around Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas, Christian Horner’s possible F1 comeback with Chinese EV giant BYD, and what Montreal’s iconic circuit could mean for teams bringing major upgrades. They also revisit the legendary rain-soaked 2011 Canadian Grand Prix and debate whether this weekend can finally restore some momentum to the 2026 F1 season.

(00:00) Intro

(01:55) Could Esteban Ocon be out?

(12:04) Just around the “Horner”

(24:22) Previewing the Canadian GP

(41:29) Season momentum in 2026

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners break down the implications of F1 shifting away from a 50-50 power split and debate whether F1 is losing touch with real-world automotive trends. They also unpack the controversy around Honda’s performance struggles and the financial support aimed at keeping them competitive. They then dive into “silly season” speculation, discussing Max Verstappen’s future, potential driver swaps, and what a post-Verstappen grid could look like.

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) F1 news after Miami

(8:28) The V8 is back!!!

(21:43) Honda gets a bailout

(32:54) Silly season begins!

(51:27) Shake-up at Williams?

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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In this special episode of The Ringer F1 Show, Meg and Spanners host a live recording from the Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest. In front of a crowd of F1 fans, they bring the energy of race week to life with interactive games and a fun audience quiz. Recording before the race, they also include some previews and predictions in a lively, on-the-ground look at the excitement and community surrounding Formula One.

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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The Miami Grand Prix delivered chaos, controversy, and a breakout performance from Kimi Antonelli, who secured his third straight win. Meg and Spanners break down a wild race filled with spins, crashes, aggressive driving, and constant position changes. They dive into Max Verstappen’s relentless charge through the field, Ferrari’s ongoing strategy struggles, and McLaren’s strong showing. They also explore how new power dynamics are reshaping racing and why this race felt like a turning point for the sport. Plus, they look ahead to what this all means for the championship battle as the season heats up.

(00:00) Intro

(03:23) Miami: Chaos from the start

(12:45) Gasly flips out!

(22:47) George’s radio woes

(27:42) Pit math changes the race

(31:02) Facts about Kimi’s big day

(36:39) Max (YOLO) Verstappen

(46:26) Audi’s nightmare weekend

(48:07) Double points for Williams!

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners head trackside in Miami to break down a dramatic and heat-soaked sprint race weekend. Lando Norris and McLaren steal the spotlight with a potential breakthrough performance, while Mercedes faces unexpected struggles. They also dive into Ferrari’s hidden pace, a fiery Verstappen vs Hamilton battle that sparks debate over racing rules and aggressive tactics. Also, the Meg and Spanners share their experience driving real F4 cars!

(00:00) Intro

(02:18) Results from the Sprint

(09:39) Can George Panic Now?

(15:55) Max Vs Lewis: Redux

(21:47) Isack Gets Spicy!

(25:52) Nico (literally) On Fire

(33:10) General Miami Thoughts

Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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