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Dutch Grand Prix Reactions Aug 27, 2023

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We’re back from summer break! Meg and Spanners react to the results of the Dutch Grand Prix. They discuss the varying strategy decisions in response to the heavy rain, how tires and timing impacted different teams' results, and the reactions to Daniel Ricciardo’s crash. Then, they dive into their expectations for next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Production Assistance: Chloe Clark

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Summer Break Movement and Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the Season Aug 17, 2023

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Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann to discuss what’s going on this silly season, starting with the lack of movement and contracts yet to be signed (0:49). Then, they make bold predictions for the second half of the season that include AlphaTauri finishing seventh and Yuki Tsunoda giving Daniel Ricciardo a run for his money (27:35).

Host: Megan Schuster

Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Belgian Grand Prix Reactions Jul 30, 2023

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Meg is joined by Spanners to react to the Belgian Grand Prix and all the F1 news. They begin by discussing Verstappen’s win streak, contemplate how Checo Perez compares to his teammate and whether or not he has an equal chance, and then recap F1 news that Alpine's team principal and sports director will be parting ways. Later, they answer listener questions and touch on story lines to expect from summer break.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap Jul 23, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, resulting in Red Bull’s 12th consecutive win of the season, breaking the record. They dive into Mercedes’s strategy compared to McLaren’s, discuss Checo’s performance and the need for a “statement drive,” and then follow up on listener questions involving who has the best driver lineup.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Assistance: Chloe Clark

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Midseason Car Talk, Upgrades, and Predictions With Matthew Somerfield Jul 19, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Motorsport's Matthew Somerfield to break down the grid as upgrades and adjustments are being made. They discuss the leap we’ve seen from McLaren as they made podium at Silverstone weeks ago (2:00), provide insight into the technicalities behind Red Bull’s successful car design this season (6:56), and predict which team could be the future Constructors' champion once new regulations are implemented (29:58).

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Matthew Somerfield

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Reactions to Daniel Ricciardo's Return to the Grid With AlphaTauri Jul 11, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Meg to react to the news that Daniel Ricciardo will be replacing Nyck De Vries at AlphaTauri for the remainder of the season. They weigh the biggest takeaways from the news, discuss what this could mean for Yuki Tsunoda as his teammate and Checo Perez as his potential competition, and touch on where this leaves De Vries.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Megan Schuster

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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British Grand Prix Reactions Jul 09, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Spanners to discuss the race at Silverstone, which resulted in another win for Max Verstappen and an overall great day for the Brits. They break down McLaren’s impressive performance, with Lando Norris landing on the podium and Oscar Piastri not far behind; highlight the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Lando for no. 2 vs. no. 3; and wrap up with listener questions, where they answer which team would be their third-place pick in the running for the Constructors' Championship.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap Jul 02, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Meg and Spanners to discuss the Austrian Grand Prix that resulted in Max Verstappen taking home another win. They begin by breaking down what happened with all the track limit penalties and discuss what solution could be implemented. Then they dive into Lewis Hamilton’s disappointing performance and his radio conversation with Toto Wolff, Carlos Sainz’s constant "intimidation" complaint, and then wrap things up with a discussion on why the Austrian Grand Prix has become one of their favorites, as well as some listener questions.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guests: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Predicting the Next Few Years of F1 With Luke Smith Jun 28, 2023

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Kevin is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to break down the future of F1. They discuss the news that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have bought into Alpine, weigh in on the constant Daniel Ricciardo rumors, touch on “godlike” drivers from F2, and contemplate where teams go when faced with their biggest challenge, Red Bull.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Luke Smith

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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2023 Canadian Grand Prix Reactions Jun 18, 2023

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Kevin is joined by Spanners Ready to recap the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen taking home yet another win. They begin by discussing George Russell’s reliability within Mercedes and then touch on Alex Albon’s impressive performance and Nico Hulkenberg’s curse. Then, they answer listener questions and consider a future for Red Bull without Verstappen.

Host: Kevin Clark

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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