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Qatar Grand Prix Recap

Dec 1, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back to break down the Qatar Grand Prix! First, they discuss the chaos caused by Albon’s mirror flying off his car (03:00) before getting into Lewis Hamilton’s race week (18:18). They share updates on Ocon’s last race with Alpine (21:33), Zhou Guanyu’s first Driver of the Day (24:21), and the race for sixth place between Haas and Alpine (27:48).
What GM and Cadillac Bring to Formula One-and Where’s Michael Andretti?

Nov 27, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images for Formula E Meg is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm of The Race to break down the news that General Motors–Cadillac will be joining the grid in 2026. They discuss what factors contributed to a deal, how General Motors and F1 will benefit from each other, and what Michael Andretti’s role or lack thereof was in the deal.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Recap

Nov 24, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the Las Vegas Grand Prix! First, they discuss another win for Verstappen, who secured his fourth straight championship, (04:40) before grieving Norris and McLaren’s loss (10:44). Next, they talk about Russell’s celebration and Mercedes’s impressive performance in the bad weather (25:30) and the Ferrari drama that was revealed on Leclerc’s radio (31:18).
Las Vegas Preview

Nov 20, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back from a short break to prepare for the Las Vegas Grand Prix! First, they discuss what to expect from the second race in Las Vegas after some trial and error last year (01:50). Then they break down the fight for the driver’s championship between Verstappen and Norris (12:54), before getting into Checo’s future with Red Bull and his potential replacements (25:01).
Brazilian Grand Prix Recap

Nov 4, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back to discuss the Brazilian Grand Prix, starting with Verstappen’s exceptional performance in all of the various weather conditions (06:21). They break down the aborted start at the beginning of the race (24:55) in addition to the many infringements and penalties the stewards have to review (30:09). Next, they celebrate a huge race week for Alpine, finishing second and third (35:05), and discuss Tsunoda’s performance with RB (43:31).
Mexico City Grand Prix Recap

Oct 27, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back to break down the surprisingly exciting Mexico City Grand Prix! First, they discuss another win for Ferrari (02:00) before getting into Max Verstappen’s 20-second penalty (10:46). They talk about potential rule changes for drivers to establish what a defensive driver can do (21:45), and share updates to the championship standings (30:04). Unfortunately, they discuss another sad week for Sergio Pérez (35:16).
United States Grand Prix Recap

Oct 20, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, starting with Norris’s penalty, which put Verstappen into third. They debate whether Max or Lando has the advantage as the end of the season approaches (19:42) and discuss the different upgrade packages that teams brought to the race (22:45). They talk about various pit stop strategies (30:36) and get into the floor height drama throughout the week (36:51).
U.S. Grand Prix Preview and Predictions for the Rest of the Season

Oct 16, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Meg and Spanners are back and ready to close out the rest of the 2024-25 season! First, they discuss the upcoming U.S. Grand Prix outside Austin, Texas (03:40), before talking about what it will take for Lando Norris to win the Drivers’ Championship (12:04). Then, they discuss the upgrade packages many teams are bringing to the race this week (25:54) and look forward to the official debut of Liam Lawson with Red Bull after Daniel Ricciardo’s departure (28:30).
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Has Arrived. Let’s Rank Clowns in Pop Culture.

Oct 2, 2024 | theringer.com | Miles Surrey |Megan Schuster

Getty Images/Ringer illustration Here at The Ringer, Megan Schuster and I have spent years ranking things like movie monsters, sharks, and dinosaurs, all of which have a reputation for terrifying people. But we’ve never had a task as daunting as putting together a list of what are arguably the single-scariest figures in pop culture: clowns. In real life, clowns are meant to entertain children at birthday parties and circuses —to spread joy with laughter.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Impact on Formula One and ‘DTS’

Oct 1, 2024 | theringer.com | Megan Schuster

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Megan is back to do a special episode on Daniel Ricciardo! First, she is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race to talk about Daniel’s success in F1 and how his career changed throughout his time with Red Bull, Renault, and McLaren (02:14). Then, she speaks with Paul Martin from Box to Box Films, the company responsible for Drive to Survive (35:50).