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2026 U.S. Grand Prix Review

2026 U.S. Grand Prix Review
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About the episode

Megan Schuster and Spanners break down the 2026 United States Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, leaving him one ninth-place finish away from becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history. They debate George Russell’s five-second penalty, the competing one- and two-stop strategies that left Red Bull and Ferrari chasing Antonelli, and whether anyone ever truly had the pace to challenge the Mercedes—before offering their long-awaited review of Liam Lawson’s surprisingly respectable Austin concert.

Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

 

Summary

  • 0:01

    Intro

  • 2:47

    Kimi wins exactly when he means to

  • 17:38

    The strategies at play

  • 37:11

    Ferarri facepalms

  • 41:47

    Who’s to blame at Red Bull?

  • 48:39

    The Liam Lawson Concert Review