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Japanese Grand Prix Recap Apr 07, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to break down the heartwarming and exciting Japanese Grand Prix! They start by discussing the immediate crash between Ricciardo and Albon in the first lap (03:07) and look back at Ricciardo’s lackluster results this year (13:22). They look at Logan Sargeant’s spinout toward the end of the race (15:19), post–red flag strategies among different teams (21:19), and drivers who are potentially racing their last season (32:15). They applaud Ferrari’s performance this weekend as it is getting in its groove (33:10), acknowledge Sainz’s obvious improvement now that his contract is ending (36:57), and are thrilled about Yuki Tsunoda’s 10th-place finish in his home country (39:13). Finally, they look at some of the great overtakes of this race by Checo and Norris (47:55) and get excited for the upcoming Shanghai track (52:07).

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Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Guenther Steiner on F1 in the States, Being a Team Principal, and Starring in ‘DTS’ Mar 27, 2024

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Meg is joined by former team principal and Netflix star Guenther Steiner to discuss his new role as ambassador of the Miami Grand Prix and how Formula 1 is incorporating the American audience in the sport. Then, they hit on Steiner's ‘Drive to Survive’ stardom, talk about his friendships on the grid, his approach as team principal, and then wrap things up with quick season predictions.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Guenther Steiner

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Australian Grand Prix Recap Mar 24, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are here and ready to discuss the exciting Australian Grand Prix! First, they talk about their successful manifestations of Max Verstappen not winning another race and his brake issues (03:58). They applaud Carlos Sainz’s performance and Ferrari’s smooth race strategy (08:54), discuss Mercedes’s bad race and Lewis Hamilton’s desire to leave (14:37), and analyze George Russell’s crash during his last lap (21:20). Megan gets excited about Haas’s double-point placements and their “Ewing effect” (37:02), and Spanners addresses the fate of Logan Sargeant with Williams (43:07). Finally, they briefly break down the criminal complaint involving Susie Wolff (56:19) and Lando Norris’s charming ‘Chicken Shop Date’ interview (61:08).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Recap Mar 09, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back to cover the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix! First, they talk about the impressive debut of eighteen year old Oliver Bearman filling in for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (2:15). Then, they discuss Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and the disconnect between his and Mercedes’ strategy (14:40). Later, they address the recent investigation into longtime principle of Red Bull racing Christian Hoerner (45:55).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producers: Jack Sanders

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Bahrain Grand Prix Recap Mar 02, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back with the first race of the season! First, they look at yet another successful performance from Verstappen and Red Bull (02:09), discuss Pérez’s not so great race (07:05), and break down the many car issues from Ferrari (13:47) and Mercedes (22:16). They talk about Albon’s engine issues (32:28), drama between Tsunoda and Ricardo (34:12), and terrible starts for Alpine and Aston Martin (42:31). Finally, Megan owes Haas an apology (49:10), and they look at the future of McClaren (58:17).

Hosts: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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2024 Testing Review and Season Preview Feb 28, 2024

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Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss news that allegations against Red Bull's team principal, Christian Horner, were cleared (4:00). Then, they switch gears to break down what we've learned from testing, from Red Bull’s new concept to McLaren’s potential for second best car on the grid (11:50). Later, they preview the Bahrain Grand Prix, talk through the biggest story lines of the season, and share their early team predictions (40:30)!

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 6-10 Recap Feb 26, 2024

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Meg is joined by Jodi Walker to review Episodes 6-10 of Season 6 of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They kick things off with an overall discussion on the success of the show, how it rates among reality television, and how they see it progressing after Season 6. Then, they talk through scenes between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff at Mercedes, discuss Alpine’s second episode of the season and Otmar Szafnauer’s firing at the Belgian GP, hit on Ryan Reynolds’s celebrity appearance, and highlight Ferrari's passionate fans!

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Jodi Walker

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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‘Formula One: Drive to Survive’ Season 6, Episodes 1-5 Review Feb 24, 2024

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Meg is joined by Juliet Litman to break down Episodes 1-5 of the new season of ‘Drive to Survive.’ They discuss early observations, from locker-room talk, to less airtime for Red Bull’s Christian Horner and more for Mercedes’ Toto Wolff (9:52). Then, they share highlights that include Williams's team principal James Vowles's contributions, as well as the possibilities for Lando Norris (31:20). Later, they wrap things up with their MVP, LVP, and more!

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Juliet Litman

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari: What Does This Mean for His Future—and Mercedes'? Feb 01, 2024

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Meg and Spanners are back in 2024 and kick things off with the unexpected news that Lewis Hamilton will be driving for Ferrari come 2025. They discuss what this means for Mercedes, where this leaves Carlos Sainz, and how Charles Leclerc and Hamilton will fair as teammates next season (1:05). Later, they recap news involving the rejection of Andretti and Cadillac’s Formula One bid (54:50).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Recap Nov 26, 2023

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Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss the 2022-23 F1 season after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They look back at Max Verstappen’s dominant performance (03:58) and discuss the fight between Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the constructor standings (08:35). Then, they react to Pérez’s penalty (27:22), surprising pit stop infringements (35:56), and AlphaTauri’s eventful week (37:52). Finally, they choose what they think will be the lasting legacies of the season (54:38).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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