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The Ringer

Your pit stop for everything Formula 1. Find Megan Schuster and expert guests from around the world every Wednesday and Sunday covering the 22 Grand Prix events and news.

The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners are back for one last ride to talk about all the burning questions and scenarios that can be expected for the 2026 F1 season. They talk about the massive new regulations, what to hope for from Cadillac, and all the big team changes for 2026.

(00:00) Intro

(03:16) What to expect from new regulations

(21:31) Title favorite predictions

(31:51) Will we miss DRS?

(36:02) What do we want out of Cadillac?

(45:15) New rookie on the block

(48:25) A new engine partnership

(53:25) Team changes for 2026

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Biggest Questions Going Into the 2026 F1 Season

The sun sets on Abu Dhabi and the 2025 F1 season. Meg and Spanners break down the race where Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship with a tense third-place finish behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. We also explore how Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and other contenders shaped the championship fight, revisit the late-race controversies including Yuki Tsunoda’s penalty and questions around Red Bull’s tactics, and examine what this all means for the drivers and teams heading into next season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:29) Lando Wins! How did he do it?

(13:38) The Yuki of it all...

(20:18) The Rest of the podium

(27:54) Is there more for Lando?

(32:15) Negative Nancy time

(39:26) A New Wave of Max Fans

(50:14) Oscar’s great season

(57:27) Drivers Championship final standings

(62:57) We all need a break from Ferrari

(79:33) The Remaining Seats to Fill

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman
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The Thrilling Conclusion of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Megan Schuster and Spanners discuss the thrilling 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured victory, extending the championship race to the final race in Abu Dhabi. They delve into McLaren's controversial pit-stop decisions that may have cost them a podium finish, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, and Lando Norris's pressure as he vies for the championship title. Plus Ferrari's ongoing struggles, Williams's unexpected podium, and the implications of Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin as they prepare for the season finale.

(00:00) Intro

(02:38) A race in the pits

(13:04) A tough weekend for Lando

(26:52) The L’s just keep coming for Ferarri

(34:30) Williams on the podium!

(43:38) Looking ahead to Abu Dhabi

(51:08) Big moves at Aston Martin

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman
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A Race in the Pits; Recapping the Qatar GP

It's a very eventful weekend in the Vegas GP! Meg and Spanners are back to take in all the events of Sin City, including a massive mistake that caused McLaren to be disqualified, Kimi possibly achieving his final form, and some runoff track madness that caused some safety concerns.

(00:00) Intro

(4:02) Big trouble for McLaren

(12:56) Lando's first lap

(24:21) Kimi goes for it

(31:09) Rainy Vegas vibes

(42:51) Runoff madness!

(51:21) Big Aston Martin changes

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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McLaren Disqualified, Runoff Madness, and More From the Vegas GP

Meg and Spanners delve into the thrilling and often controversial history of Formula One championship battles over the past three decades. From the pivotal moments of 1994 to the intense rivalries of recent years, they dive into key races, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving nature of competition in F1.

Recapping 1994 (3:40)

Recapping 1997 (9:51)

Recapping 2007 (13:39)

Recapping 2008 (22:44)

Recapping 2010 (28:56)

Recapping 2012 (34:44)

Recapping 2016 (39:27)

Recapping 2021 (48:36)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Looking Back at the Best Drivers Championship Fights

Meg and Spanners sit down and react to the buck-wild results and goings-on from the Brazilian GP. Lando Norris clinched the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. They also delve into Max Verstappen's remarkable performance, Red Bull's strategic decisions, and the challenges faced by Oscar Piastri and Ferrari. Meg and Spanners also explore the dynamics of the midfield and the emerging talents while looking ahead to the upcoming races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.

Max is toast. Or is he? (3:55)

Does this make Max’s list of greatest hits? (16:21)

Title race updates (19:53)

Kimi Antonelli’s bang-on weekend (36:55)

Ferrari needs an energy cleansing (41:01)

Gabriel’s no good, very bad weekend (51:27)

Looking ahead to the season’s end! (59:42)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Reacting to a Wild Brazilian Grand Prix

Meg and Spanners are reeling from one of the wildest Mexican GP races of all time. They talk about all of the biggest on- and off-track shenanigans that led to a massive win, a new championship leader, and so much more.

Best Mexican GP ever? (2:38)

What was up with this safety car? (3:35)

Lap 1 woes! (10:34)

George Russell’s radio crash-out (31:19)

Kudos to you, Ollie (45:23)

Is Lando now the chosen one? (48:26)

What is McLaren doing? (59:29)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Was That the Best Mexican GP Ever?

Megan is joined by The Press Box pod host Bryan Curtis to discuss the major Apple TV broadcast deal with Formula One and what it could mean for the sport and how it might be able to reach new fans.

Initial reactions to the Apple TV deal (2:15)

What could an Apple F1 broadcast look like? (10:23)

Another subscription service? (12:37)

What's Apple's endgame? (17:11)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Bryan Curtis

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Making Sense of Apple TV's F1 Broadcast Deal

Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest from Austin and the United States Grand Prix. They discuss Max Verstappen's big win, and what the math looks like for him to take it all. They also talk about Oscar Piastri's weird move that caused quite an incident on the track, as well as touch on the new Apple TV deal that can effect F1 in the U.S.

The Verstappen Math (3:42)

The Sprint Race: Who’s to Blame? (14:59)

The Williams Teasing Begins (41:02)

Other Texas News (47:41)

The Big Apple TV+ Deal (59:33)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Recapping the U.S. GP in Austin

Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the latest news and gossip from the world of F1, including more on the Verstappen-Russell feud, news from McLaren, and details about McLaren's ongoing legal trouble. They also preview the American GP in Austin.

News from around the track (2:48)

Verstappen vs. Russell feud (9:16)

McLaren's legal trouble (31:22)

Previewing the U.S. GP (39:44)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Biggest Questions Going Into the 2026 F1 Season

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