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News and Rumors After Silverstone Jul 08, 2026

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Meg and Spanners unpack the latest from the F1 rumor mill, from Max Verstappen’s McLaren talks and Red Bull contract drama to the FIA’s probe into “rotisserie” rear wings. They also revisit the George Russell vs. Max Verstappen Silverstone incident, debate safety car procedures, and react to Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s push for future engine changes.

(00:00) Intro
(01:58) Max to McLaren?
(24:33) George vs. Max redux
(46:06) Power unit progress?

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The British Grand Prix Review Jul 05, 2026

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Meg and Spanners recaps a dramatic British Grand Prix, where Charles Leclerc returned to the top step of the podium for the first time since 2024. They break down Leclerc's long-awaited victory, Mercedes' frustrating day with Kimi Antonelli's late mechanical failure, the controversial safety car finish that reshuffled the podium, and another fiery chapter in the Max Verstappen and George Russell rivalry.

(00:00) Intro

(2:28) The Silverstone madness begins!

(09:30) The Mad Max safety car

(20:28) A Drivers' Championship update

(25:19) The big day for Charles

(38:30) More Max drama

(50:21) Some footy talk

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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News, Notes, and Previewing the British GP Jul 01, 2026

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Meg and Spanners preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, breaking down the latest paddock drama ahead of one of Formula 1's most iconic races. Megan Schuster and Spanners dive into Racing Bulls' teammate tensions, the latest Max Verstappen transfer rumors, Ferrari's lingering performance concerns, and what to expect from Silverstone's legendary high-speed corners. Plus, they react to McLaren and Cadillac's special one-off liveries and make their predictions for a pivotal sprint weekend.

(00:00) Intro
(01:34) Spot of bother for the Racing Bulls
(11:15) New rumors for Max
(19:07) Ferrari gets an upgrade?
(30:38) The Silverstone hype begins
(40:38) Shiny new liveries!

Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Austrian Grand Prix Review Jun 28, 2026

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Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed a dramatic victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. They debate Mercedes' resurgence, Ferrari's costly strategy calls, Verstappen's pace, and whether McLaren has fallen behind in the development race. The episode also dives into the controversial qualifying finish that secured Russell pole position and the FIA's handling of late-session yellow flags.

(00:00) Intro

(03:50) Beating the heat in Austria

(14:56) Max and Lewis battle it out

(20:45) Vital pit stops all around

(32:47) Top teams get evaluated

(46:26) George Russell at qualifying

(59:12) Onward to Silverstone!

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Revisiting 'F1: The Movie' One Year Later Jun 24, 2026

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Meg and Spanners revisit 'F1: The Movie' one year after its release, comparing their first impressions with a more critical at-home rewatch. They celebrate the film’s immersive racing footage, real F1 integration, driver cameos, and technical ambition while debating how well it succeeds as a classic sports movie.

(00:00) Intro

(03:35) Impressions on rewatch

(17:23) A grand opening

(23:06) Javier Bardem too hot?

(54:36) Chaos from Sonny Hayes

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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News, Updates, and Rumors. Plus, Looking Ahead to Austria. Jun 18, 2026

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Meg and Spanners unpack the ongoing fallout from Monaco’s pit lane penalty chaos, debate the FIA’s track limits enforcement after Spain, and dig into Red Bull’s challenge of the 2026 power-unit concession rankings. They also preview a potentially messy F1 silly season, including rumors around Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and Carlos Sainz. All before turning to the Austrian Grand Prix and why the Red Bull Ring remains one of the calendar’s most entertaining circuits.

(00:00) Intro

(03:09) The Monaco drama must continue

(13:31) Kimi gets dinged

(24:39) Red Bull lawyers up

(33:47) Silly season of our discontent

(46:20) Look ahead to Austria

(51:21) Looking at the Red Bull ring

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Review Jun 14, 2026

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Meg and Spanners recap a wild 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix, highlighted by Lewis Hamilton’s emotional first win for Ferrari. They break down Ferrari’s winning strategy, Mercedes’s costly race management, and the growing tension between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. They also cover Charles Leclerc’s difficult weekend, Pierre Gasly’s restored Monaco podium, and the FIA penalty confusion that could shape future appeals.
(00:00) Intro
(00:57) Lewis Hamilton wins with Ferrari!
(07:36) The long road for Lewis
(12:30) Mind the gap to Kimi
(30:37) Mercedes clearing the way for Kimi
(38:07) McLaren tattled on Kimi
(44:16) Poor Prince Charles
(58:04) The Monaco saga continues
Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix Jun 10, 2026

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Megan and Spanners preview the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix while cleaning up the fallout from a chaotic Monaco weekend—including the pit-lane speeding controversy, Alpine’s right-of-review request, and Charles Leclerc’s brake dispute with Brembo. They also dig into the latest F1 engine upgrade allowances, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari momentum, Kimi Antonelli’s growing control of the title battle, George Russell’s struggles, and why Barcelona remains such an important benchmark track for the European season.

(00:00) Intro

(03:11) The pit-lane saga continues

(11:15) Reviews inbound!

(16:40) Charles vs. the brakes

(27:06) Lewis spills the beans

(39:08) Spanners defends Kim

(49:54) Looking to Barcelona

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Monaco Grand Prix Review Jun 07, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli’s master class headlines a chaotic 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, and Meg and Spanners break down late-race madness, red flags, pit-lane penalties, and so much more. They touch on Ferrari's strategy tension and George Russell’s rough weekend. They also dig into Cadillac’s (potential) first point, Isack Hadjar’s radio frustration, Charles Leclerc’s Monaco heartbreak, and the celebrity circus surrounding Kim Kardashian’s F1 appearance.

(00:00) Intro

(02:05) It was Monaco as usual ... and then it wasn’t

(10:34) A platter of penalties

(26:29) Madness in the pits

(40:36) Drivers’ championship may be over?

(51:38) Monaco comes alive in qualifying

(61:01) Spanners finally talks about Kim K

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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F1 European Preview Jun 03, 2026

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Megan Schuster and Spanners preview Formula 1’s European stretch by ranking the calendar’s European circuits, and debating what makes a track great for actual racing. They dig into street-track fatigue, overtaking challenges, track limits, iconic corners, historic prestige, and the venues that best showcase modern F1 cars.

(00:00) Intro
(02:38) Top 10 Tracks Ranking
(36:11) Top 5
(56:53) Our No. 1 and Why

Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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