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Russell Wins Singapore! Also, Do We Need Singapore? Oct 05, 2025

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Meg and Spanners are back to recap all the happenings of the Singapore Grand Prix! They begin with McLaren being bratty as always and making for an interesting first lap. Then they dive into the Max and Lando matchup that made qualifying something noteworthy. Plus a referendum on Singapore in general to determine whether we need a race like this on the F1 calendar.

An interesting first lap (01:35)
Qualifying and Max vs. Lando (20:12)
The referendum on Singapore (31:52)
Are we on the Williams hype train? (40:49)

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Lando in Vogue, Leclerc and Russell Rumors, and R.I.P. Roscoe Oct 01, 2025

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Meg and Spanners are back to talk about news and rumors from around the world of F1, all before the final few races of the season. They begin with the big Lando Norris profile in Vogue, and what it might indicate about his future. They also talk about potential rumors of what may happen should Charles Leclerc be on the move. They also discuss George Russell, GT3, and the passing of Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog, Roscoe.

Lando in Vogue (01:41)
Is Charles Leclerc on the move? (12:48)
George Russell news (26:26)
What even is GT3 (33:24)
Rest in peace Roscoe (43:43)
Unicorn Update (45:29)
What to look for in the final races (59:21)

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Verstappen Takes Baku, a Williams Podium, and the Weirdest Qualifying Ever Sep 21, 2025

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Megan is joined by Spanners to break down everything from Azerbaijan, including a big win for Max Verstappen. They also discuss Oscar Piastri’s first-lap crash (01:45), an extremely bizarre qualifying round (06:52), and the fantastic podium from Carlos Sainz Jr. (29:44).

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Verstappen Takes Italy, Ferrari Goes Quiet, and Even More Penalty Confusion Sep 07, 2025

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The Italian GP is over, and Max Verstappen emerges victorious. Meg is joined by Spanners to discuss Max's victory performance, along with some other interesting developments for Ferrari, some confusing penalties, and much more!

Max Verstappen's performance (01:25)

Quiet weekend for Ferrari (26:29)

Midfield shenanigans (32:00)

Ollie and Carlos penalty confusion (34:44)

Albon’s recovery drive (40:48)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Dutch Grand Prix Recap Aug 31, 2025

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Meg and Spanners are back from summer break to break down the penalty filled Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort! First, they discuss McLaren’s race day with Piastri’s win and Lando’s DNF after an oil leak (02:46). They talk about the nightmare race for Ferrari with Hamilton crashing out and Leclerc’s car ending in the sand dune and him sitting on the grass on his phone (15:17). They call out the improvement in the drone shots (25:46), and they compare the penalties between Antonelli and Sainz and how Sainz is being negatively affected by the steward’s rule (28:12). They break down Leclerc’s pass against Russell (37:58), and they applaud Isack Hadjar’s race day with Racing Bulls (49:50). Meg and Spanners share their excitement about the new Cadillac team with drivers Bottas and Perez and what to expect from their first season (50:16). Finally, they discuss what Manza could look like for Ferrari next week with both Leclerc and Hamilton facing time penalties (60:26).

Hosts: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Cadillac Confirms Pérez and Bottas, Plus Ranking All the Teams for 2026 With Luke Smith Aug 26, 2025

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Megan is joined by The Athletic’s Luke Smith to discuss the confirmation of Pérez and Bottas to Team Cadillac just before the new season (09:16). Later, they rate the projected performance of all the biggest teams for the 2026 season, including Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and more!

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Luke Smith
Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Mercedes Rumors, ‘Silly Season’ Resolutions, and Can Lewis Get His Groove Back? Aug 22, 2025

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Megan is joined by Tim Hauraney from the mountains of Italy to discuss all of the hottest rumors and story lines from F1 (12:11). They take on the news form Cadillac and Mercedes and what possible seats need to be filled. They also discuss Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari and how he can recover.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Tim Hauraney

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Norris Takes Hungary, Hamilton Is Down in the Dumps, and More Before the Summer Break Aug 04, 2025

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Lando Norris has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, and Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at all of the strategy that went into McLaren’s victory. Plus, Lewis Hamilton has some harsh words for himself as he attempts to pull himself out of a funk. Meg and Spanners also look into any team movements before the summer break.

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Belgian Grand Prix Recap Jul 27, 2025

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Megan and Spanners get together to share their instant reactions to the results of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, which featured Oscar Piastri taking first place. They talk about how much the rain delay affected the day’s action, discuss Lando Norris’s excuses for his disappointing run, and analyze McLaren’s strategy throughout the race. After the break, they shine a light on Lewis Hamilton’s successes, speculate on Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull, and provide an update on the midfield standings.

Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Producer: Chris Sutton

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Questions from Christian Horner Being Fired at Red Bull Jul 10, 2025

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Megan and Spanners gather for an emergency pod to discuss the biggest questions after the bombshell report that Red Bull Racing has fired Christian Horner after 20 years as team principal.

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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