Meg and Spanners break down the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed a dramatic victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. They debate Mercedes' resurgence, Ferrari's costly strategy calls, Verstappen's pace, and whether McLaren has fallen behind in the development race. The episode also dives into the controversial qualifying finish that secured Russell pole position and the FIA's handling of late-session yellow flags. (00:00) Intro (03:50) Beating the heat in Austria (14:56) Max and Lewis Battle it out (20:45) Vital pit stops all around (32:47) Top teams get evaluated (46:26) George Russell at qualifying (59:12) Onward to silverstone! Hosts: Megan Schuster, Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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