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Meg Schuster and Spanners review the dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, highlighting Kimi Antonelli's historic win and Ferrari's struggles.

Meg Schuster and Spanners break down a dramatic 2026 Italian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th to claim a historic home victory ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen. On Spanners’s birthday, which may have been ruined by Ferrari’s nightmare afternoon, they examine Charles Leclerc’s crash and clash with Lewis Hamilton, the team’s baffling strategy decisions, McLaren’s uneven weekend, and Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position. (00:00) Intro (02:34) Kimi with another amazing win! (24:59) Ferrari messed it up ... again (35:33) Lap 1 craziness (52:06) McLaren’s confusing showing (61:44) Madness from Pierre! Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Meg Schuster, Spanners Ready

Topics covered

• Italian Grand Prix
• F1 race review
• Kimi Antonelli victory
• Ferrari strategy
• McLaren performance
• Pierre Gasly pole position

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Organizations: Ferrari, McLaren

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