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2026 Spanish Grand Prix Review Sep 13, 2026

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Meg Schuster and Spanners break down the inaugural 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, where Kimi Antonelli claimed the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. They dive into the new circuit’s lack of overtaking, examine McLaren’s costly decision to pit Norris after the virtual safety car ended and Mercedes’s baffling strategy for George Russell, and debate whether Antonelli should have received a track-limits penalty that could have changed the result.

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) Well, that was boring

(12:29) Exciting new strategies

(24:02) What is going on with McLaren?

(42:56) Some positives from Ferrari

(53:55) Kimi's miraculous non-penalty

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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News and Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix Sep 09, 2026

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Meg and Spanners preview Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, examining its tight 22-turn layout, extreme banking and alarming potential for chaos after an F3 test produced 19 red flags. They also unpack Ferrari’s escalating fallout from Monza, including Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with the team, Charles Leclerc’s fitness, and mounting pressure on Fred Vasseur.
(00:00) Intro
(03:21) Massive Ferarri fallout
(23:09) What's up with Fred?
(33:16) Isack will miss the Spanish GP
(36:57) Romance corner with Meg and Spanners
(42:04) Previewing the Spanish GP
Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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2026 Italian Grand Prix Review Sep 06, 2026

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Meg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s birthday, which may have been ruined by Ferrari’s nightmare afternoon, they examine Charles Leclerc’s crash and clash with Lewis Hamilton, the team’s baffling strategy decisions, McLaren’s uneven weekend, and Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position.

(00:00) Intro

(02:34) Kimi with another amazing win!

(24:59) Ferrari messed it up ... again

(35:33) Lap 1 craziness

(52:06) McLaren’s confusing showing

(61:44) Madness from Pierre!

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Previewing the Italian GP Sep 02, 2026

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Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, examining Ferrari’s home-race pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s chances, Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, and Liam Lawson’s latest opportunity with Red Bull. They also discuss Lando Norris’s long-term McLaren extension, Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine, Red Bull’s frustration with the FIA’s engine-development system, Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher–inspired livery, and Monza’s unconventional new trophy.
(00:00) Intro
(2:29) Lando re-ups with McLaren
(11:29) Franco sticks with Alpine
(19:14) Red Bull is angry once again
(28:42) New signings with Red Bull!
(44:18) Getting ready for Monza
(57:13) WTF is this trophy?
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The Biggest F1 Story Lines Across the Second Half of the Season Aug 26, 2026

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Meg and Spanners get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest headlines buzzing around the F1 media sphere as we head into the last half of the season. They break down the Drivers' Championship standings, preview the Spanish Grand Prix, and much more.
(00:00) Intro
(1:54) Who actually has a chance in the Drivers' Championship?
(24:34) The end of F1’s “silly season”
(32:37) Spanish Grand Prix preview
(28:42) Carlos Sainz and Team Williams shell shock
(48:17) F1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit
(52:53) Where will the season actually end?
(59:08) Max Verstappen’s recent errors and Team Red Bull
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Producer: Chris Sutton

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The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Review Aug 23, 2026

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Meg and Spanners break down a chaotic and surprisingly thrilling 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his second straight victory as McLaren mastered the strategy and Mercedes sparked controversy with its late team orders. They also dissect Ferrari’s communication failures, Max Verstappen’s massive home-race crash, Aston Martin’s modest progress, and the latest driver-market developments—including Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal through 2030.

(00:00) Intro

(04:42) Lando does it again!

(14:15) Merciless Mercedes on the radio

(23:55) Ferrari vs. itself

(37:55) The big Max crash

(49:56) A bit of Aston messiness

(64:06) Max re-signs to Red Bull

(71:36) What to watch for in the driver market

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Revisiting the 2026 Driver Points Draft Aug 19, 2026

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At Formula One’s summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season’s biggest surprises—including Mercedes’s strength, Kimi Antonelli’s emergence, and five different winners in five races. They also debate Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s recovery prospects, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s execution, Aston Martin’s disastrous campaign, McLaren’s growing momentum, and whether Cadillac deserves more patience in its debut season.
(00:00) Intro
(06:18) The driver points draft standings
(21:47) Can Max close the gap?
(31:52) Drivers' Championship standings
(41:51) The Aston of it all
(54:38) McLaren turning it around?
(62:22) Fishing for positives with Cadillac
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Guests: Chris Medland and Nate Saunders
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Hungarian Grand Prix Review Jul 26, 2026

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Meg and Spanners recap the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris secured his first victory of the season. They talk about the upgrades McLaren have been making, confusing pit-stop decisions, news of the Malaysian Grand Prix’s return, and much more.

(00:00) Intro
(1:34) McLaren upgrades
(15:04) Confusing pit-stop decisions
(21:21) Down week for Ferrari
(34:54) Max Verstappen's relationship with Red Bull
(42:22) George Russell’s struggles continue
(49:07) Aston Martin upgrades
(1:05:15) Malaysia is hosting the Bahrain GP

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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Belgian Grand Prix Review Jul 19, 2026

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Megan Schuster and Spanners break down Kimi Antonelli’s Belgian Grand Prix victory and the controversial incidents involving Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri. They also examine Ferrari’s strategy problems, McLaren’s improving pace, and Russell’s growing championship pressure heading into Hungary.

(00:00) Intro

(01:59) The big contact controversy

(26:49) Mid-race maneuvers

(42:23) The lackluster Lando strat

(49:50) Kimi back in the top spot

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Belgian GP Preview and 'Passenger Princess' With Amelia Dimoldenberg Jul 15, 2026

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Meg and Spanners preview the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, breaking down the circuit’s iconic corners, strategy questions, and battery deployment concerns. They also discuss McLaren’s latest upgrades, Carlos Sainz to Audi rumors, and Red Bull’s driver-market uncertainty. Later, Amelia Dimoldenberg from the viral 'Chicken Shop Date' show discusses her latest series with F1 called 'Passenger Princess.'
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) It’s time to hit the “Spa”
(11:04) McLaren finally gets its motor
(17:24) Carlos going to Audi?
(37:07) Amelia Dimoldenberg joins the show
Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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