The Ringer F1 Show

Meg and Spanners take a look at the Formula One stock market and tell you what to buy, sell, and hold based on the early reactions to and news about the first few weeks of the 2026 season.

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Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners are back to talk about the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix that made history. First they discuss a decisive Mercedes victory, which makes Kimi Antonelli the youngest-ever Formula One GP pole-sitter. They also dive into a thrilling Ferrari battle that was a saving grace for this year's regulations, along with Max Verstappen being a very big grump.

(00:00) Intro

(02:58) Mercedes dominates once again!

(06:29) What will it take to beat Mercedes?

(25:41) More problems for McLaren

(31:11) Max’s very bad day

(45:32) The rules remain the same

(51:59) Bahrain and Saudi Arabia officially canceled

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Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners sit down to take a look at the aftermath of Australia and all of the latest news from around F1, including a possible takeover of Alpine, Max Verstappen hitting the Nurburgring, and much more. All this before they preview what to expect at the next GP in Shanghai.

(00:00) Intro

(02:18) Leaks from Kimi and Isack

(12:15) Bidding war starts at Alpine

(27:37) Max puts a “Ring” on it!

(32:32) Shanghai preview!

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The F1 season has now begun, and Meg and Spanners are here to recap everything from the opening race weekend. The Australian GP was a mess for some and a stroke of luck for others. There were major complaints about the new regulation set, a virtual safety car problem for Ferrari, and even a cow named Max. The pod breaks it all down.

(00:00) Intro

(05:34) Are We Having Fun Yet?

(11:25) Overtake Overload

(15:21) Off the Line

(28:28) Arvid Lindblad Makes Noise

(32:03) Max Says "I Told You So"

(43:47) Aston Martin Is in the Dirt

(50:59) Cadillac Must Find Their Way

(55:57) The Cow Named “Max”

(63:08) A Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Update

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Meg and Spanners sit down to take a big look at this year's upcoming F1 season as it prepares to kick off. They take a look at the best drivers to watch, their personal predictions and hot takes for the season, as well as previewing the Australian GP.

(00:00) Intro(02:36) Who are the drivers to watch?(07:14) Personal top-five drivers this season(33:50) The Constructors' Championship(52:03) Australia GP preview

Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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