The Ringer F1 Show

A deep dive into Kimi Antonelli's stunning win and his rise to the top. A terrifying crash at Spoon and the safety concerns it raises. Max Verstappen stirring controversy around new regulations and press access. Midfield struggles, strategic pit timing drama, and Cadillac's surprising progress.

They unpack a high-profile team executive exit and the ripple effects across paddocks. A win turned to disqualification for Max is broken down, plus why sim racing and GT3 matter. Suzuka gets a detailed preview with key corners and energy management challenges. The latest crop of bold Japan-themed liveries also gets a lively roundup.

They run an F1 buy, sell, hold market on teams and drivers after the first races of 2026. Debates cover Mercedes’ possible engine edge and whether regulators could intervene. They critique Aston Martin leadership and Newey’s role. Young talents like Kimi Antonelli and Oli Behrman get praise for breakout form. McLaren reliability and Williams’ long-term prospects spark a heated sell/hold discussion.

A decisive Mercedes victory and Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest-ever pole-sitter take center stage. A thrilling Ferrari fight is praised as validation for this year’s rules. Discussion covers McLaren’s electrical woes and Max Verstappen’s very bad weekend. The show also tackles overtaking quality, battery graphics, and the surprising cancellations of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

They unpack post-Australia rumblings, including energy rules, battery deployment and the curious ‘ghost’ overtake effects. A bidding battle over Alpine and why Mercedes might want a junior team gets debated. Williams’ overweight woes and Verstappen signing up for Nürburgring endurance action are mentioned. Finally, they preview Shanghai’s long straight, energy-recovery tests and the sprint weekend implications.

A lively recap of the chaotic Australian Grand Prix, from quirky moments like Lewis’s cow tale to dramatic qualifying meltdowns. They dissect new-regulation woes, mid-corner power drops and controversial safety car decisions. There’s praise for a rookie breakout, concern over Aston Martin and Cadillac struggles, and a look ahead to uncertain Bahrain and Saudi rounds.

A pre-season tour of the drivers to watch, from rising rookies to established stars. Debates over who will lead the drivers and constructors standings swirl with surprising betting-market takes. Technical worries and power-unit drama get unpacked alongside reliability and weight concerns. An Australia GP preview teases likely front-runners and tricky start and battery rules.

A spirited recap of Season 8’s finale scenes and standout moments. They dissect midseason swings, a dramatic comeback and how one collapse reshaped the title fight. Tension-filled race incidents, strategic calls in Qatar and the pivotal Abu Dhabi showdown get close attention. They also single out cringe moments, memorable lines and characters to watch next season.

A lively recap of the Vegas-centric Drive to Survive installment, focusing on McLaren's disqualification drama and timing. They dig into editorial choices and corporate soundbites, Zac Brown's flashy persona, and how interviews are staged for narrative. Qualifying chaos, tyre strategy and on-track passes get attention, plus moments that humanize drivers and the show's role in promoting F1 in the US.

A lively recap of the Mercedes vs Ferrari duel for P2 in the constructors standings. Conversations cover George Russell's recurring boat moments and Lewis Hamilton's recovery drives. They unpack Kimi Antonelli's media struggles, the Spa wet-race chaos, and the controversial Piastri–Antonelli contact. Plus awkward Toto and Susie Wolff moments, Hamilton’s charity work, and a few dry Max Verstappen quips.