2026 USA Grand Prix Review

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 drivers’ 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. (00:00) Intro (02:47) Kimi wins exactly when he means to (17:38) The strategies at play (37:11) Ferarri Face-Palms (41:47) Who’s to blame at Red Bull? (48:35) The Liam Lawson Concert Review Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices