Meg and Spanners are here to ask all the burning questions around this new round of testing and regulation sets. They are joined by Matthew Somerfield to get the technical perspective on all things Formula One concerning these new rules, what teams to look out for, and who will dominate this coming season.

(00:00) Intro

(01:31) Should We Be Worried, Really?

(04:34) New Engines, New Problems?

(13:58) New Vocab Lesson!

(23:08) Top Tracks to Watch in 2026

(30:01) Is Red Bull All Hype?

(33:32) Audi and Cadillac Outlooks

(41:08) Will Mercedes Dominate?

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready

Guest: Matthew Somerfield

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The first part of testing is over and the vibes are iffy. F1's new regulations have given drivers and racers a bit of annoyance to say the least. Max Verstappen has some choice words. They also look at the new results for Cadillac, Audi and much more. Meg and Spanners also ask the big questons coming out of testing and what we can expect in round two.
(00:00) Intro
(05:13) Max Hates it Here
(16:06) Expectations for Red Bull
(24:12) Aston Martin is having a tough time
(35:26) Audi and cadillac are back of the pack
(45:22) Will the vibes improve for new regulations?
(51:06) Will Mercedes have any consequences?
(59:13) Will the starts be weird?
Host: Megan Schuster
Guest: Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Meg and Spanners are back and ready to talk about everything going on from around the world of F1 and the new testing that came up so fast! They take on the splash that Cadillac and Audi made, and Ferrari possibly getting it together for real this time? They also discuss new liveries, new regulations, and so much more.

(00:00) Intro

(03:35) New Regulations

(18:00) Audi and Cadillac

(25:14) Mercedes Gets Ratioed

(35:31) Ferrari Is at it Again

(42:19) Red Bull Gets New Wings

(48:23) Williams, Oh Williams

Host: Meg Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Meg and Spanners are back for one last ride to talk about all the burning questions and scenarios that can be expected for the 2026 F1 season. They talk about the massive new regulations, what to hope for from Cadillac, and all the big team changes for 2026.

(00:00) Intro

(03:16) What to expect from new regulations

(21:31) Title favorite predictions

(31:51) Will we miss DRS?

(36:02) What do we want out of Cadillac?

(45:15) New rookie on the block

(48:25) A new engine partnership

(53:25) Team changes for 2026

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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The sun sets on Abu Dhabi and the 2025 F1 season. Meg and Spanners break down the race where Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship with a tense third-place finish behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. We also explore how Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and other contenders shaped the championship fight, revisit the late-race controversies including Yuki Tsunoda’s penalty and questions around Red Bull’s tactics, and examine what this all means for the drivers and teams heading into next season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:29) Lando Wins! How did he do it?

(13:38) The Yuki of it all...

(20:18) The Rest of the podium

(27:54) Is there more for Lando?

(32:15) Negative Nancy time

(39:26) A New Wave of Max Fans

(50:14) Oscar’s great season

(57:27) Drivers Championship final standings

(62:57) We all need a break from Ferrari

(79:33) The Remaining Seats to Fill

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman

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Megan Schuster and Spanners discuss the thrilling 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured victory, extending the championship race to the final race in Abu Dhabi. They delve into McLaren's controversial pit-stop decisions that may have cost them a podium finish, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, and Lando Norris's pressure as he vies for the championship title. Plus Ferrari's ongoing struggles, Williams's unexpected podium, and the implications of Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin as they prepare for the season finale.

(00:00) Intro

(02:38) A race in the pits

(13:04) A tough weekend for Lando

(26:52) The L’s just keep coming for Ferarri

(34:30) Williams on the podium!

(43:38) Looking ahead to Abu Dhabi

(51:08) Big moves at Aston Martin

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman

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It's a very eventful weekend in the Vegas GP! Meg and Spanners are back to take in all the events of Sin City, including a massive mistake that caused McLaren to be disqualified, Kimi possibly achieving his final form, and some runoff track madness that caused some safety concerns.

(00:00) Intro

(4:02) Big trouble for McLaren

(12:56) Lando's first lap

(24:21) Kimi goes for it

(31:09) Rainy Vegas vibes

(42:51) Runoff madness!

(51:21) Big Aston Martin changes

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Meg and Spanners delve into the thrilling and often controversial history of Formula One championship battles over the past three decades. From the pivotal moments of 1994 to the intense rivalries of recent years, they dive into key races, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving nature of competition in F1.

Recapping 1994 (3:40)

Recapping 1997 (9:51)

Recapping 2007 (13:39)

Recapping 2008 (22:44)

Recapping 2010 (28:56)

Recapping 2012 (34:44)

Recapping 2016 (39:27)

Recapping 2021 (48:36)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Meg and Spanners sit down and react to the buck-wild results and goings-on from the Brazilian GP. Lando Norris clinched the victory, extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship. They also delve into Max Verstappen's remarkable performance, Red Bull's strategic decisions, and the challenges faced by Oscar Piastri and Ferrari. Meg and Spanners also explore the dynamics of the midfield and the emerging talents while looking ahead to the upcoming races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.

Max is toast. Or is he? (3:55)

Does this make Max’s list of greatest hits? (16:21)

Title race updates (19:53)

Kimi Antonelli’s bang-on weekend (36:55)

Ferrari needs an energy cleansing (41:01)

Gabriel’s no good, very bad weekend (51:27)

Looking ahead to the season’s end! (59:42)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Meg and Spanners are reeling from one of the wildest Mexican GP races of all time. They talk about all of the biggest on- and off-track shenanigans that led to a massive win, a new championship leader, and so much more.

Best Mexican GP ever? (2:38)

What was up with this safety car? (3:35)

Lap 1 woes! (10:34)

George Russell’s radio crash-out (31:19)

Kudos to you, Ollie (45:23)

Is Lando now the chosen one? (48:26)

What is McLaren doing? (59:29)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Spanners Ready

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Megan is joined by The Press Box pod host Bryan Curtis to discuss the major Apple TV broadcast deal with Formula One and what it could mean for the sport and how it might be able to reach new fans.

Initial reactions to the Apple TV deal (2:15)

What could an Apple F1 broadcast look like? (10:23)

Another subscription service? (12:37)

What's Apple's endgame? (17:11)

Host: Megan Schuster

Guest: Bryan Curtis

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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