Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast

Spanners and the Missed Apex crew review a dramatic first Spanish Grand Prix at Madring. We get into the VSC strategy swings, Norris’ costly timing, Verstappen’s track-limit controversies, Antonelli’s fortune and pace, Ferrari’s mixed afternoon, and whether this circuit actually produced a good race after all.

Spanners' poor time management is this bit isn't done 

The Italian Grand Prix delivered plenty to unpack, from aggressive racing and strategy calls to team orders, tyre decisions and some fascinating intra-team dynamics. Spanners is joined by the crew to break down the key moments from Monza without giving away the result.Support us on Patreon by going to Patreon.com/MissedApex

Monza qualifying delivers a huge surprise as the grid is shaken up in unexpected fashion. Spanners examines Ferrari’s latest attempt to induce cardiac arrest, the theory that Oscar Piastri may have deliberately denied Lando Norris a crucial tow, and Red Bull’s increasingly suspicious use of sister-team drivers to help Max Verstappen. Plus, McLaren’s braking problems, the Mercedes-powered cars looking rapid on a power track, and all the key stories from qualifying.

Spanners previews the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts from the back and Ferrari suddenly have a huge opportunity on home soil. We look at Hamilton and Leclerc’s title chances, why the 2026 cars could make Monza qualifying especially chaotic, the strange new overtaking dynamics created by energy deployment, and whether this traditionally low-downforce race is heading for another one-stop strategy battle. Plus Norris’ new McLaren deal, Williams managing expectations, the latest development war and a few distinctly Italian surprises.

How much does strategy really matter in Formula 1? Spanners and the panel dig into where races are actually won and lost: raw car pace, driver performance, pit-wall decisions, tyre behaviour and plain old circumstance.We look at the strategy calls we love, the ones that make no sense, and where an undercut, overcut, tyre offset or Safety Car call can genuinely change a result. We also get into the Pirelli era and whether deliberately strategic tyres have made F1 more interesting or simply forced drivers to spend too much time managing rather than racing flat-out.And at the heart of it: should Formula 1 create more room for strategic divergence, or should the best car and driver simply sprint to the flag?

A chaotic Dutch Grand Prix gives us plenty to unpack. Max Verstappen crashes early, McLaren’s tyre management and Piastri’s strategy unravel, Ferrari waste Hamilton’s tyre offset and Mercedes spark controversy with team orders between Russell and Antonelli. We also dig into the late Williams clash, the penalties and retirements, Lawson taking the fight to Verstappen, and Nico Hülkenberg emerging as our Formula 1.5 winner after a seriously impressive weekend.⭐Missed Apex Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@missedapexf1⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.socialWays To Support Missed Apex:✅ Join our Patreon to gain access to our exclusive Patreon Only Discord Chat + Bonus ContentWe Only Exist Due to Our Patron Support https://www.patreon.com/MissedApex✅ Leave a tip https://missedapexpodcast.com/tipjarOn Tonight’s Show:⭐ Spanners https://x.com/SpannersReadyhttps://bsky.app/profile/spannersready.bsky.social⭐Matt Trumpets https://x.com/mattpt55https://bsky.app/profile/mattpt55.bsky.social⭐ Jules Seegers https://bsky.app/profile/julesonracing.bsky.socialGive us a shout on WhatsApp! Save +44 79 4747 1840 if you are interested in calling into a show or sending us things you reckonCome iRacing with us!!! Join the Missed Apex British F4 iRacing Championship! 6 rounds, UK tracks only, through the Missed Apex iRacing League! Email spanners@missedapex.net to join the fun!!!Give Spanners Insta a go!!!https://www.instagram.com/spannersreadyKeep an eye out on Netflix!https://www.instagram.com/netflixpodcasts/Show Mike some social media love!https://x.com/mikecaulfieldf1https://bsky.app/profile/mikecaulfieldf1.bsky.socialIf you are going to be in NYC in October swing by the Crown Hill Theatreand check out Trumpets with the NYC Ska Orchestrahttps://wl.eventim.us/event/nyc-ska-orchestra/701049?afflky=CrownHillTheatreCheck out Trumpets Bryant Park concert with the NYC Ska Orchestrahttps://www.youtube.com/user/bryantparknycCheck out Trumpets on the latest NYC Ska Orchestra single Bridge View!!!https://song.link/BRIDGEVIEWHelp Kyle raise some $$$ for charity!!!https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/kyles-giving-page-12875Also give the Behind the Barriers series a look!!!!Niels Wittich drops some lore!!!!https://youtu.be/XhrmZjuev-4?si=7MDu88DT6Zi5azllThe Tim Whittington interview!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBZoh6e02BQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/45AjrtEz2CiaY3Zg9CjUkW?si=NWAF_4LVSWCZOTBibMGIFAGive the Mark Hughes interview some love!!!https://youtu.be/HwwMvy8Aaf0?si=H4_bS7w8rcM_wewthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3biSm9P8zzrEpRSG3IG7B6?si=ARk4kBpdRwiMi4R3eLPQXAAnd the Scot Elkins interview!!!!https://youtu.be/T8JCZL7JBm0?si=oQ_qmcToa2KRjzZOhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/65iYBl6dL6Xgquh2ep17aDHelp Kyle raise some $$$ for charity!!!https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/kyles-giving-page-12875