About this episode

Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, discussing various team dynamics and driver situations.

Meg and Spanners preview the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, examining Ferrari’s home-race pressure, Lewis Hamilton’s chances, Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, and Liam Lawson’s latest opportunity with Red Bull. They also discuss Lando Norris’s long-term McLaren extension, Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine, Red Bull’s frustration with the FIA’s engine-development system, Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher–inspired livery, and Monza’s unconventional new trophy.(00:00) Intro(2:29) Lando re-ups with McLaren(11:29) Franco sticks with Alpine(19:14) Red Bull is angry once again(28:42) New signings with Red Bull!(44:18) Getting ready for Monza(57:13) WTF is this trophy?Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadySenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready

Topics covered

• Italian Grand Prix
• Ferrari
• Red Bull
• McLaren
• FIA
• Formula 1

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Bull, Ferrari, Alpine, FIA

Books & works: Michael Schumacher

Places: Monza

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