A Race in the Pits; Recapping the Qatar GP

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4.3 • 673 Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Megan Schuster and Spanners discuss the thrilling 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen secured victory, extending the championship race to the final race in Abu Dhabi. They delve into McLaren's controversial pit-stop decisions that may have cost them a podium finish, Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, and Lando Norris's pressure as he vies for the championship title. Plus Ferrari's ongoing struggles, Williams's unexpected podium, and the implications of Adrian Newey's new role at Aston Martin as they prepare for the season finale. (00:00) Intro (02:38) A race in the pits (13:04) A tough weekend for Lando (26:52) The L’s just keep coming for Ferarri (34:30) Williams on the podium! (43:38) Looking ahead to Abu Dhabi (51:08) Big moves at Aston Martin Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Spanners Ready Producers: Devon Renaldo and Steve Ahman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:00.8	Hello, welcome to the Ringer F1 show, part of the Ringer podcast Network. I am your host, Megan
1:09.5	Schuster, and we are here to talk
1:10.9	about the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. Max for Staffen wins and extends the driver's championship race
1:17.3	to Abu Dhabi next week. Oscar Piaestry finishes second, and Carlos Science takes third.
1:22.5	Browning out the rest of the top 10 are Lando Norris, Kimmy Antonelli, George Russell, Fernando
1:26.7	Alonzo, Charles Leclair,
1:28.2	Liam Lawson,
1:45.7	and Yuki Sonota. Spanors, we have a lot to talk about today from a questionable McLaren pit stop decision that may have swung this race entirely, to more Ferrari woes, to Max for Stepan, staying alive. we're really in it now, Spanters. What a weekend.
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