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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap Jul 22, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to break down the dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix! First, they must talk about potentially the best radio day in Formula One history with McClaren’s feud between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (14:37). They discuss the what if’s of the race had Norris followed team instructions earlier (14:37), as well as an awkward post-race and cool down room celebrating Piastri’s victory (18:10). They talk about Verstappen’s childlike arguments on the radio after he was up late sim racing (24:16) and their thoughts on the Red Bull strategy (28:58). They discuss the Verstappen interview that has since been taken down on Red Bulletin, as it was poorly timed after his crash with Hamilton (39:10), and a dismal future for Sergio Perez on Red Bull (45:16). Finally, they talk about the announcement that Magnussen will not be on Haas next year (51:47) and the Williams rumor that they will get rid of Sargeant for Ocon (54:56).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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British Grand Prix Recap Jul 07, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to discuss the Silverstone Grand Prix! First, Spanners must celebrate a win for Lewis Hamilton, who hadn’t won in nearly three years (01:46). They talk about Mercedes’s race pace (06:42), before getting into the debate over McLaren or Mercedes having the fastest car (08:48). They break down who had the best strategies for the slick track, with Red Bull letting Max Verstappen make most decisions (09:30). Then, they discuss who had the worst strategies of the day, a fight between McLaren and some bad choices made by Lando Norris (19:34) and another sad performance from Leclerc (27:06). They talk about George Russell’s race week (29:37) before diving into some mid-field teams’ performances (36:09). They discuss some team changes, with Sergeant potentially leaving Williams (38:17), Checo being on the chopping block (42:49), and the shocking revelation that Sainz could have a chance with Mercedes and Red Bull (47:59). Finally, they talk about the excitement surrounding the new F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and the choice to name it ‘F1.'

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap Jun 30, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Austrian Grand Prix! First, they address the ongoing race between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, the eventual contact made in lap 64 that caused both to pit, and whether Verstappen or Norris is to blame (02:17). They discuss George Russell’s quiet but competent performance that allowed him to win the race once Verstappen and Norris fell out in front of him and what this means for Mercedes (22:02). They discuss the new track limits and their effectiveness and potential dangers (30:33) as well as the team fighting within Haas and Alpine (39:21). They go over yet another bad performance from Fernando Alonso (43:31) and another sad and forgettable race from Leclerc (46:33). Finally, they discuss the drama regarding Jos Verstappen driving in the Legends Parade and what this could mean for Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull and Sainz’s free agency.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Spanish Grand Prix Recap Jun 24, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to cover the action-packed Barcelona Grand Prix! They first discuss the track and whether it will continue to be on the schedule as the cars outgrow the course (01:48). Then, they discuss Lando Norris’s race and his admittance to losing it in the first stint (04:25). This leads to a conversation about which team has the best car in Formula One (10:23) and McLaren’s odd tire strategy during the race (13:55). They praise Mercedes as they seem to have found a strategy that fits their car and discuss the rivalry between Russell and Hamilton, evident in this race with Hamilton on the podium for the first time this season (21:05). They debate where Mercedes is in the pecking order of best teams (31:26) and break down the Ferrari tension between Leclerc and Sainz as Sainz continues to search for a new team to sign with (37:00). Finally, they anticipate what the upcoming races will look like in Austria and Great Britain (49:15).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Canadian Grand Prix Recap Jun 10, 2024

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Megan and Spanners are back to cover the rainy Canadian Grand Prix! First, they discuss the safety car for Logan Sargeant, this season’s agent of chaos (05:02), and pitting strategies for each team (09:23). They discuss Sergio Pérez’s disastrous race week and contract renewal (17:35), George Russell’s mistakes during the race despite finishing third (20:05), and whether Mercedes has finally figured out its race strategy (27:36). Then, they talk about Leclerc’s disappointing race and use of slick tires following his win in Monaco (36:44). They review recent contract news for Sainz (42:07), the drama between Ricciardo and Villeneuve (47:23), and the many drivers yet to be signed for next year (53:56). Finally, they discuss the new regulations coming to F1 in 2026 (58:03) and Alonso’s fight against Hamilton despite a large gap (69:18).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Monaco Grand Prix Recap May 26, 2024

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Megan and Spanners are back to recap the Monaco Grand Prix! First, they discuss the opening-lap crash between Sergio Pérez and Kevin Magnussen and who’s to blame (05:24). Then, they touch on Esteban Ocon’s collision with teammate Pierre Gasly and whether this may spell the end of his time with Alpine (18:04). Afterward, they discuss Carlos Sainz Jr., the strategy of Ferrari, and how it highlighted Monaco as a dull track (23:00). Then, they discuss how Charles Leclerc finally finished on top in his hometown of Monaco (44:01). Lastly, they touch on tire strategy from the race (55:35) and Sainz’s reported extensive talks with Williams (65:52).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Recap May 20, 2024

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Megan and Spanners are back to break down the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix! First, they discuss the dramatic ending from Lando Norris, who almost passed Verstappen (03:12), and why the Emilia track could potentially be taken off the schedule. They look at Verstappen’s bad race week in comparison to others and what could have been behind his poor performance (10:22). They discuss both McLaren's (13:07) and Ferrari’s (21:33) race weeks and strategies and Lando Norris’s sassy radio messages (24:53). Then, they once again talk about Sergio Pérez’s uneventful race and what needs to change (27:02). They break down the continuing drama between George Russell and Hamilton (33:41) and share their most disappointing teams so far this season (42:08). Finally, they share what to anticipate for next week’s race in Monaco (62:31).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Miami Grand Prix Recap May 06, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to recap the Miami Grand Prix! They start off with Lando Norris’s first Grand Prix win of his career, and ponder whether this is the start of a legitimate shift for McLaren (02:55). Then, they discuss the performance of Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri, and sort out who is at fault for the collisions between Piastri and Carlos Sainz, and whether Kevin Magnussen’s penalties are starting to cross the line (17:40). After, Spanners gives his firsthand impressions of Miami and the circuit (42:50), they touch on Sergio Perez’s torpedo during the first corner (50:07), and the latest news regarding Kimi Antonelli, Adrian Newey, and Carlos Sainz (55:20).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Eduardo Ocampo

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Adrian Newey Parting Ways With Red Bull and a Miami GP Preview May 01, 2024

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Meg is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss news that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull. They discuss reasons as to why Newey might have wanted to leave, speculate which teams he might consider, and touch on what this means for Red Bull’s future (1:27). Later, they preview the Miami Grand Prix with talk about the sprint race, car upgrades to expect, and the overall success of this race going on year three (38:48).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Luke Smith

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Chinese Grand Prix Recap Apr 22, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Chinese Grand Prix! First, they share their love for the Shanghai racetrack (02:11) and discuss the first sprint race of the season (09:03). Then, they talk about the chaotic Bottas safety car (18:31) that caused a crash between Stroll and Ricciardo (22:53) and Ricciardo’s heated comments afterward (24:45). They give credit to Lando Norris’s great race weekend (33:51) and conversely critique Ferrari’s messy weekend (42:00). Finally, they look at the potential offers Carlos Sainz has for next season (44:04) and debate what could be broken on Max Verstappen’s car only for him to still be the fastest (53:50).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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