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**DNF**

Jessica Smetana, Spencer Hall and friends give their immediate reaction and unique perspectives after every race of the Formula 1 season.

Latest Episodes:

Monaco GP/Saubermetrics Jun 02, 2023

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Alanis King, editor at Business Insider, contributor at Road & Track and co-author of “Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula 1 for a Ride” joins Jess and Spencer to talk about the Monaco GP, the Indianapolis 500 and if Max Verstappen knows what an Oklahoma is.

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Miami GP/THIS IS THE FORMULA May 10, 2023

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Jessica and Spencer discuss an eventful Miami GP weekend, which had everything except an eventful race. The duo break down the driver entrances, Spencer’s experience in the paddock, the most and least Miami drivers, whatever happened to Logan Sargeant and the return of the Best Lad award.

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Azerbaijan GP/Quagmire of Mistakes May 03, 2023

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Elizabeth Blackstock, senior motorsport editor at Jalopnik and co-author of “Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula 1 for a Ride” joins Spencer and Jess to talk about the Azerbaijan GP, what fans should expect in Miami, and whatever the hell Valtteri Bottas is doing.

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AUSTRALIAN GP RECAP (WELCOME TO THE S$&#SHOW) Apr 04, 2023

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Jessica and Spencer try to clear the debris from a chaotic Australian GP, wonder if Charles LeClerc will be in racing hell forever, award a surprise Best Bloke Award, and wonder how hard Red Bull is sandbagging.

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Saudi GP/XAVI YOU NEED TO TELL ME THIS Mar 20, 2023

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After the Saudi Arabia GP, topics discussed by the DNF crew include:

We think Fernando Alonso is still 3rd as of the recording of this episode (TBD)
The efforts of the FIA to justify their own existence and their similarities to other sporting bodies (cough*NCAA*cough)
Ferrari has gotten better AND worse somehow
McLaren and Lando Norris’s current crisis
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are “teammates”
This week’s Best Lad Award

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Bahrain GP/Fernando Alonso Wants All of You Off His Lawn Mar 07, 2023

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The first episode of DNF for the 2023 season welcomes everyone back by discussing:

Red Bull's dominance in Bahrain
2023 Ferrari somehow still looking like 2022 Ferrari
Aston Martin's potential surge into relevance
McLaren's dismal day
Who gets the season's first Best Lad Award. (Hint: It's a "Fella" or "Guy" this week, and he somehow became someone's hero this week while also hitting them with his car.)

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Donuts for Everybody Nov 20, 2022

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F1 says goodbye to Sebastian Vettel and see you later to Daniel Ricciardo. Charles Leclerc winds up where he should have been all along. F1 drivers go out to dinner, but not at the Abu Dhabi Hardees.

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The Best Race of the Year Nov 15, 2022

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Trouble in paradise for team Red Bull spills out onto the track. George Russell graduates to a new level of endearment in Spencer’s heart.

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Red Bull Penalties Overshadow Mexico Grand Prix Oct 31, 2022

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On this episode, Spencer and Jessica break down the penalties that came down on Red Bull for breaking the cost cap in 2021, how it could've happened, and the ensuing drama with Sky Sports and the other team. Oh, and the Mexico Grand Prix.

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The Mad Ladder Oct 24, 2022

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A new constructors champion is crowned at Circuit of the Americas. George Russell officially turns heel. Spencer and Jess revel in the weirdness of Austin, TX.

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