DNF

Dec 10 2024 61 ep. 44 mins 208

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Jessica Smetana, Spencer Hall and friends give their immediate reaction and unique perspectives after every race of the Formula 1 season.

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The 2024 Class is Dismissed

Dec 10 2024 41 mins

Jess and Spencer gather to talk all things about the Abu Dhabi GP and the imminent changes across the grid for 2025. Lando Norris clinches the Constructor’s Championship for McLaren. Saluting the end of an era for Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. The beef between Max Verstappen and George Russell spilling over into the annual drivers dinner and their team principals. The end of seaso

Wrasslin The FIA with Spanners

Dec 04 2024 59 mins

Jess and Spencer discuss the Qatar GP with Missed Apex creator, Ringer F1 host and TikTok aficionado Spanners. The crew goes into the myriad of decisions and indecisions by FIA race control that impacted the final outcome. A broader discussion over the state of the FIA in 2024. F1 Management finally accepting General Motors' bid to join the grid and what the Cadillac brand means to

The Sights, Sounds, Tastes and Smells of the 2024 Las Vegas GP

Nov 26 2024 49 mins

Jess and Spencer talk all things about the Las Vegas GP. Spencer reports on his experience being on-site which includes eating free sushi in the middle of the street, the entire paddock smelling of weed and celebrating his winnings at the blackjack table ($1). Mercedes claims a commanding 1-2 victory, Ferrari’s drivers at war with each other, Yuki Tsunoda being a legend and Max V

Touring Vegas with Mayor Nate Tice

Nov 20 2024 43 mins

Jess and Spencer welcome former football player, current writer and mayor extraordinaire, Nate Tice to the show to talk all things about Las Vegas from the perspective of a local. Nate discusses his upbringing that led to his current residency in Vegas. The impact of F1’s descent into Vegas. How it compares to other mega events like the Super Bowl. What the Grand Prix does to day

Mario Kartin’ it in Brazil

Nov 05 2024 37 mins

Jess and Spencer recap an eventful and chaotic Brazilian GP. The Driver’s Championship is effectively over with Max Verstappen’s remarkable P17 to P1 victory. Mclaren muses on what could have been. Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are in a lame duck season with their P4 secured. Alpine’s 2-3 podium squashes the Ocon and Gasly beef. The rookies go on a wild ride. The mid-field figh

Brawl To The Finish

Oct 29 2024 42 mins

Jess and Spencer recap a very chaotic Mexican GP. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen tangle again with Max taking penalties this time. The concept of a make-up call in F1. Ferrari’s resurgence fueled by the Tifosi. Charles Leclerc is the newest member of dropping an F-Bomb in a presser and getting in trouble for it. Checo Perez vs. Liam Lawson featuring a one finger salute. A montag

Everything is Goofier in Texas with Alanis King

Oct 22 2024 54 mins

Jess and Spencer welcome back friend of the show, Editor, Writer and YouTuber Alanis King to discuss everything that occurred in Austin for the U.S. Grand Prix this past weekend. The racing incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, the interpretation of the current rules and succeeding penalty. Mercedes’ terrible weekend, the surging rookies, George Russell’s divorced d

Unofficial Fall Break Return with Meg Schuster

Oct 16 2024 40 mins

Jess and Spencer return after a second lengthy break in the F1 schedule with Associate Editor and Host of The Ringer F1 Show, Meg Schuster. The trio discuss the myriad of news that occurred during the break including *everything* at the two Red Bull teams, Alpine’s exit as an engine maker, the surprise F1 fandom of a U.S. Presidential candidate and Michael Andretti’s exit from

The Ballad of Daniel Ricciardo

Sep 24 2024 30 mins

Jess and Spencer gather to discuss the Singapore GP. Daniel Ricciardo’s looming exit from F1 for good. Ricciardo’s fastest lap impacting the WDC and possible collusion. McLaren’s domination at Singapore, Max Verstappen’s War of (F******) Words vs. the FIA, Christian Horner and Zak Brown’s matching PJs. Producer’s Note: WE APOLOGIZE, WE FORGOT TO TALK ABOUT THE LIZARD Le

Butt of Steel: The Valtteri Bottas Interview

Sep 17 2024 26 mins

Jess and Spencer welcome back friend of the show and F1 driver for the Kick Sauber F1 Team, Valtteri Bottas. The group talk all things about the 2024 F1 season, the difficulties of the current calendar, his favorite North American tracks, where he would race if he was not an F1 and Bike racer and his favorite drink that isn't a WhistlePig. Valtteri Bottas on Instagram and WhistlePi