The Red Flags F1 Podcast

Kimi Antonelli won his 6TH RACE of the season! But is that because Mercedes is sabotaging George Russell with straight-line speed?? Matt and Brian talk about all of this, PLUS: Sir Lewis Hamilton's unfair penalty Oscar Piastri's "NO FEAR" mentality Charles Leclerc's murder attempt What would happen if Max Verstappen were slow on the straights Everyone loves Kimi Why F1 loves prodigies Are Esteban Ocon's days numbered? Alpine's available lifeboat Race awards: Hottest Moment of the Day, Daddy of the Day, Karen of the Day, Red Flag of the Day, Radio of the Day AND MORE!!! Get 20% off Loop Earplugs with our code RED FLAGS at checkout!!! https://www.loopearplugs.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. Kimi Antonelli won his 6TH RACE of the season! But is that because Mercedes is sabotaging George Russell with straight-line speed?? Matt and Brian talk about all of this, PLUS: - Sir Lewis Hamilton's unfair penalty - Oscar Piastri's "NO FEAR" mentality - Charles Leclerc's murder attempt - What would happen if Max Verstappen were slow on the straights? - Why everyone loves Kimi - Why F1 loves prodigies - Are Esteban Ocon's days numbered? - Alpine's available lifeboat - Race awards: Hottest Moment of the Day, Daddy of the Day, Karen of the Day, Red Flag of the Day, Radio of the Day - AND MORE!!! Get 20% off Loop Earplugs with our code RED FLAGS at checkout!!! https://www.loopearplugs.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 00:57 - Is Mercedes Sabotaging George's Speed?? 15:28 - Lewis and Charles' Penalty Review 19:09 - Charles Leclerc Is A Hitman 27:01 - F1 Needs More Fan Pressure 45:26 - Is Esteban Ocon Leaving Haas? 48:50 - Race Awards: Belgian GP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guenther, Matt, and Brian are back with a Belgian GP race preview episode where they predict: - Rockstar and wanker or spa? - Who's going to be on pole? - Who's going to be on the podium? They also cover: - Which teams will do well on this track - Why confidence = success at Spa - The latest Max to McLaren rumors - And more! Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 3:01 - SPA 101 7:54 - SPA ROCKSTAR? 9:43 - SPA WANKER? 16:20 - WHO'S IN THE HOT SEAT? 19:08 - MCLAREN RUMORS 23:36 - PODIUM PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was so much content with  @Cameron-Cc  that we're giving you a BONUS episode! Matt and Cameron go through every F1 driver's estimated salary and ask the question "Are they worth it?" Does Haas have a bargain with Ollie Bearman? Who's making more -- Carlos Sainz or Alex Albon? How much more is Charles Leclerc making with his new contract? And in the salary battle -- who comes out on top? Sir Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen? TUNE IN AND FIND OUT! The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. Chapters 00:00 - INTRO 00:49 - MERCEDES DRIVER SALARIES 03:07 - FERRARI DRIVER SALARIES 17:43 - MCLAREN DRIVER SALARIES 21:29 - RED BULL DRIVER SALARIES 27:20 - ALPINE DRIVER SALARIES 32:54 - VCARB DRIVER SALARIES 35:32 - HAAS DRIVER SALARIES 37:29 - WILLIAMS DRIVER SALARIES 40:50 - AUDI DRIVER SALARIES 42:45 - ASTON MARTIN DRIVER SALARIES 47:34 - CADILLAC DRIVER SALARIES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian's out of town, so it's only fair that Matt cheats on him with the one and only  Cameron CC! Cameron's back on the pod to chat all about the headline rumors including: - Is Oscar leaving McLaren? - Is Max Leaving Red Bull? - Would Max go to McLaren or Mercedes? - Is Christian coming back to F1? - MBS dropping hints at V8s and refueling The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Network Follow Cameron at https://www.youtube.com/@Cameron-Cc Go to https://hims.com/redflags for your free online visit Pre-order our book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ The best F1 merch: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 03:46 - WHERE IS MAX GOING? 18:31 - WHERE IS OSCAR GOING? 27:30 - THE LEWIS EFFECT 31:25 - CHRISTIAN BACK IN F1? 44:57 - BACK TO V8'S? 53:13 - REFUELING COMEBACK? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FIA lost the plot AGAIN and somehow that was only the THIRD craziest thing at Silverstone. On this week's Vankah Hours, Guenther, Brian and Matt break down a wild British GP: the safety car restart, why Guenther is STILL campaigning for permanent stewards, Charles Leclerc FINALLY breaking through and getting his FIRST Silverstone win, George Russell's suspiciously lucky podium, Lewis's soft-tire gamble, and Max's brutal rear wing failure that ended his race. We get into all of it. We cover: Rockstar & Wanker of the British GP The Silverstone restart mess and the FIA's "software problem" Charles Leclerc's breakthrough win — and is he back? The Lewis soft-tire call and the "Hamilton special" Ferrari setup George Russell getting lucky (again) Max's rear wing failure and DNF What it all means for Kimi's championship lead Gas or Brake? And more! Chapters: INTRO - 0:00 DEJA VU FINISH: 00:57 WANKER OF SILVERSTONE: 10:41 ROCKSTAR OF SILVERSTONE: 13:30 CAN KIMI KEEP IT UP?: 26:36 MAX'S FUTURE: 33:35 GAS OR BRAKE?: 40:53 Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silverstone was absolute CHAOS!!! Brian and Matt break down all the 2026 British GP drama including: Charles Leclerc's first-ever Silverstone win The FIA's safety car clown show/bailed restart Sir Lewis Hamilton's reverse Abu Dhabi that still ended in frustration Kimi Antonelli's heartbreak while hunting down the lead Max Verstappen beaching it at Stowe with 4 laps to go George Russell's P2 and the Mercedes title fight Race awards And more!! Get 20% Loop Earplugs with code REDFLAGS: https://us.loopearplugs.com/?country=US WORLD CUP X F1-INSPIRED MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/trfpod The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media CHAPTERS 00:00 - INTRO 2:56 - SAFETY CAR CHAOS 11:47 - FIA CLOWN SHOW 18:15 - KIMI THE BRAVE 25:21 - CHARLES NEEDED THIS 36:03 - MAX IS OVER IT 47:37 - RACE AWARDS: SILVERSTONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guenther, Brian, and Matt break down a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix — George Russell's yellow-flag pole controversy, Ferrari's engine hype vs. reality, and whether Max is officially back. We cover: - Rockstar & Wanker of the race - George Russell's single-yellow vs. double-yellow pole - Cadillac's disaster - Ferrari's performance — blip or bad sign? - Is Max Verstappen back? - The Mercedes title fight: Kimi Antonelli vs. George, and why this might be George's only shot - Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton — is Leclerc number 2 at Ferrari? - Are we watching the end of F1 dynasties? - Gas or Brake? - Silverstone predictions - And more! Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 03:24 - ROCKSTAR & WANKER OF THE AUSTRIAN GP 18:25 - IS MAX IS BACK? 24:45 - WAS THIS A FERRARI FLUKE? 34:56 - MERCEDES SUPREMACY 40:04 - GAS OR BRAKE? 55:33 - SILVERSTONE PREDICTIONS Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max is BACK and George Russell can't catch a break. Brian and Matt break down the Austrian GP and cover: George Russell's yellow-flag lift controversy in qualifying Single wave vs. double wave yellow: why race control dropped the ball Max Verstappen's resurgence and Red Bull's upgrades Max's comeback math -- how he can win Red Bull's strategy fumble and the medium-tire gamble Ferrari strategy screwup AKA a return to form Cadillac's disasterclass Race awards And more! Get 20% Loop Earplugs with code REDFLAGS: https://us.loopearplugs.com/?country=US WORLD CUP X F1-INSPIRED MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO GEORGE'S QUALI DRAMA WHY EVERYONE HATES GEORGE IS RED BULL BACK? FERRARI STRATEGY FLOP IS LEWIS BETTER THAN CHARLES? RACE AWARDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's race week, Vankahs! We're previewing the Austrian Grand Prix and Gunther takes us all the way back to his first Grand Prix (while technically AWOL from the Italian army). Then we get into the real drama: Ferrari has come out strong and the development war with Mercedes is officially on. Gunther breaks down what Fred Vasseur actually does with a fired-up Lewis Hamilton and a long-term Charles Leclerc, why Toto will do "whatever it costs" for the Constructors, and how the Mercedes battery-overheating problem could be an issue. We cover: - The Ferrari vs. Mercedes development war and who's really got the edge - Fred Vasseur's impossible choice: chase Lewis's eighth or protect Leclerc's future - Why Mercedes is still the title favorite (but only just) - Mercedes' reliability, thin air, cooling, and downforce trade-offs explained - McLaren falling back and Lando Norris' Ferrari quote - Silly season: Carlos Sainz, Alonso-to-Alpine rumors, Colapinto, and Gasly - Fan questions + Gas or Brake + our Austria predictions Plus: Go see Brian in his new movie, Finnegan's Foursome!!! https://www.amazon.com/Finnegans-Foursome-Edward-Burns/dp/B0GX2FPRKP Chapters 00:00 - INTRO 03:57 - IS FERRARI BACK? 09:14 - WHAT WOULD FRED DO 17:37 - WHAT WOULD TOTO DO 20:35 - AUSTRIA GP TRACK BREAKDOWN AND PREVIEW 37:44 - GAS OR BRAKE AND FAN QUESTIONS 46:09 - AUSTRIA GP PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're going all-in on Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton might actually pull off the impossible eighth title in red — Brian's ready to supernova over it — plus the engine drama, the ADUO ruling chaos, and a silly season rumor mill that won't quit. Why a Ferrari title for Lewis would put us in the best F1 timeline (and Brian's Knicks-fueled emotional spiral) The brake swap, the engineer swap, and how Lewis is quietly remaking Ferrari in his image That spicy Lando Norris quote on Ferrari's engine vs. McLaren's chassis The Mercedes reliability gremlins and the battery-overheating rumor Who gets engine upgrades, why Red Bull's furious, and the Cadillac "bootstraps" energy Toto's alleged lowball offer to Max — masterclass or sabotage? Oscar Piastri's future, Williams' daydreams, and the eternal Alonso-to-Alpine question Your fan questions answered AND MORE! Be sure to Pre-order our book! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/REDFLAGS for your free online visit. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod Chapters 00:00 — INTRO 2:06 — FERRARI MIRACLE 20:45 — PRIME LEWIS 26:48 — CHARLES IS GREAT, BUT... 46:36 — ADUO UPDATE 55:46 — TOTO LOWBALLING MAX 01:06:53 — FAN QUESTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full crew is back to break down Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win, Mercedes' response, and so much more. We cover: - Rockstar & Wanker of the race - Could Lewis have won without the virtual safety car? - What Hamilton's win means for Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari dynamic - Mercedes strategy breakdown: did they cost themselves the race? - Kimi's DNF, George gains 18 points — is the championship back on? - The engine latest: Red Bull crying foul and is Mercedes sandbagging? - Pierre Gasly's penalty mess - Gas or Brake - The Kardashian curse - And more! Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 03:52 – Rockstar of the Barcelona GP 06:26 - Ferrari's feeling the positive vibes 12:20 - Is this the end of Charles' reign? 16:38 - Wanker of the Barcelona GP 20:15 - Will Toto give team orders? 37:46 – Gas or Brake Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Hamilton wins his first race at Ferrari and Brian and Matt break it all down. This week's Barcelona GP recap covers: Lewis's dominant win and what it means for his GOAT case Ferrari's surprisingly flawless strategy and positivity on the radio George Russell vs. Kimi Antonelli battle and who actually came out on top this weekend Kimi's DNF and what it did (and didn't) do for George's championship hopes Another weekend from hell for Charles Leclerc and whether he's losing his own team McLaren's no-show and why Piastri and Russell hate twitchy cars WDC standings update and Austrian GP predictions Get 20% Loop Earplugs with code REDFLAGS: https://us.loopearplugs.com/?country=US WORLD CUP X F1-INSPIRED MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media Chapters: 00:00 Intro Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - LEWIS IS BACK! 13:36 - FERRARI STRATEGY IS GOOD?! 15:57 - WHO'S FERRARI'S #1 DRIVER? 30:56 - MERC BATTLE 34:41 - KIMI'S STILL IN CHARGE 40:48 - RACE AWARDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt's on his honeymoon, so it's just Guenther and Brian recapping the chaos in Monaco: - Rockstar & Wanker of the race - The penalty disaster - George's season in freefall - Brake gate: Charles Leclerc's cryptic post-race message & Brembo's response - Charles re-signs with Ferrari — life sentence or the right call? - The engine power rankings, who's the new #1 - Toto on the Monaco podium - Gas or Brake + Barcelona predictions For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/redflags Go to http://factormeals.com/vankah50off and use code vankah50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box! Want even more content? Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod Pre-order our book -- Formula 101! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro Rockstar of the Monaco GP - 2:57 Wanker of the Monaco GP - 12:36 Pierre's Podium Penalty Drama - 20:48 Charles' Contract Extension with Ferrari - 29:41 Gas or Brake? - 48:48 Barcelona GP Predictions - 01:01:06 The Red Flags Podcast is a Vox Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt's on his honeymoon so Brian and guest host Cameron break down the MOST CHAOTIC Monaco Grand Prix in years including: - Kimi Antonelli's Senna-esque Monaco masterclass - Max Verstappen being unhappy with F1 - George Russell's disaster weekend (and the penalty that broke him) - Charles Leclerc crashing at HOME + Ferrari contract - Lewis Hamilton with the Kim Kardashian girlfriend era performance - The FIA's absolute sinkhole of a race - Race awards - And more!! Chapters: Intro 00:00 MAX'S AWFUL START - 0:10 WOE IS GEORGE - 07:04 IS KIMI A GOAT? - 11:02 CHARLES' HEARTBREAK - 26:58 MONACO GP AWARDS - 51:27 BARCELONA GP PREDICTIONS - 01:20:18 Subscribe to Cameron's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cameron-Cc Pre-order our book!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Subscribe to our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod The Red Flags Podcast is a Vox Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Let's have some FUN, Vankahs!!!! Brian and Matt act as the F1 gods and make their dream pics for the 2027 Formula 1 grid. There might be some blast from the past fan favorites, possibly an IndyCar champion, and we might be running back some fan favorite combos. Will Max Verstappen still have a seat, would Lewis Hamilton still love Kimi Antonelli if they're teammates…? And yes, YUKI TSUNODA IS COMING BACK in our hearts and minds. Subscribe to the Patreon for even more content: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Canadian GP delivered the drama and Guenther, Brian, and Matt are here to talk about it all from: Rockstar & Wanker of Canada Why Toto was $h1tting himself Should George Russell be nervous? Strategy-wise, is McLaren the new Ferrari? Will Max Verstappen ACTUALLY retire? Is Kimi Antonelli winning the WDC Charles Leclerc's worst race weekend EVER Gas or Break? Monaco Predictions AND MORE!! DON'T MISS AN EP -- SUBSCRIBE!! Pre-order our book!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Subscribe to our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/trfpod Chapters: Intro ⁠00:00 Rockstar & Wanker of the Canadian GP 3:17⁠ George's Crashout 18:55 Max loves the reg updates 25:00 George is F'd 34:45 Gas or Brake? 39:42 Monaco GP Predictions 58:53 Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

F1 is BACK from another break!!! Brian and Matt break down all the Canada GP drama including: Kimi Antonelli's 4th win of the season!! George Russell's tantrum McLaren's tire strategy botch job Sir Lewis Hamilton's just getting started Charles Leclerc's savage radio The greatest podium of all time? Indy 500 recap Race awards And more!! Chapters: Intro 00:00 McLaren's botched strategy 1:30 Kimi vs. George 6:32 George' tantrum 17:31 Lewis loves Kimi 29:55 Indy 500 recap 40:37 Race awards 48:24 We love Loop Earplugs and so should you!! Get 20% off when you use code REDFLAGS at: https://us.loopearplugs.com/ Pre-order our book!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Subscribe to our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/trfpod The Red Flags Podcast is a Vox Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week, Brian and Matt break down Max Verstappen's 24 hours of Nurburgring heartbreak, Honda and Aston Martin's controversial $19 million "bailout," Zak Brown's crusade to block Mercedes from buying into Alpine, Christian Horner's gardening leave ending and his possible move to MotoGP, the 2027 engine regulation changes that make make races shorter, the Alpine x Gucci livery speculation, and Canada GP predictions. Plus fan questions on Lawson vs. Alonso, and who could actually beat Max Verstappen. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:12 Max Verstappen's 24 hrs of Nurburgring race 18:30 Honda $19M bailout 34:14 Zak Brown v Toto Wolff 48:12 Where's Christian going next? Christian 01:13:38 Fan Questions 01:17:33 Canada GP predictions PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The F1 rumor mill is in overdrive. This week, Brian and Matt break down the Oscar Piastri to Red Bull rumors, the likelihood of Max Verstappen going to McLaren, are V8 engines coming back to Formula 1, Jimmy Fallon's chaotic Miami GP appearance, and who's really the best-dressed driver on the grid. Plus fan questions on George Russell, Cadillac, and the 2026 title fight.Chapters:0:00 - Intro The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guenther, Matt, and Brian get into one of the most dramatic weekends of the season! Kimi Antonelli wins AGAIN. Three in a row. Is this Kimi's championship to lose — or is George Russell is just waiting for his moment. Also in this episode: - Rockstar & Wanker for the Miami GP - MBS pouring water on Kimi's head - Is Max Verstappen back?? - Where is Ferrari?! - Have the reg updates helped? - McLaren cucking Mercedes with their own engines - Gas or Brake? Vankah Hours with Guenther Steiner is a Vox Media production. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:09 - Rockstar and Wanker of the Miami GP 20:03 - Is Mercedes in trouble? 27:07 - Max is back! 35:14 - Have the reg updates makde racing better? 43:20 - Gas or Brake? 55:14 - Is McLaren cucking Mercedes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

F1 is BACK!!! Brian and Matt are coming to you live from Miami, talking about: Kimi Antonelli's 3rd win of the season!! George Russell needs a wellness check McLaren showing up Mercedes with their own engine Why Lando Norris was so angry Charles Leclerc's horrible luck Max Verstappen's wild start Carlos Sainz's justice for the midfield AND MORE! We love Loop Earplugs and so should you!! Get 20% off when you use code REDFLAGS on their website!! Neuro Gum got us through this race week and this episode recording. Get 20% off with code REDFLAGS on their website!! The Red Flags Podcast is a Vox Media Production Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 5:20 - Lando was ANGRY 10:55 - Mercedes should be embarrassed 25:38 - How the reg updates have changed racing 32:15 - CRAZY RACE 38:36 - Miami GP race awards 57:09 - WDC Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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F1 is BACK and so are we, AND we're now part of the Vox Media Podcast Network!!!!!! Guenther, Brian, and Matt break down everything heading into the Miami Grand Prix. We get into the FIA's latest regulation tweaks and whether they actually improve racing, plus who stands to gain the most from the reset -- Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari? We talk about Red Bull's big upgrade push, Ferrari's strong starts, and the growing tension between drivers and the sport over the direction of F1. Also in this episode: - Miami GP preview + sprint weekend implications - Stefano Domenicali's PR tour - McLaren poaching Red Bull's key personnel - The Italy tax drama explained - Gas or Brake? - Miami GP podium predictions Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 9:38 - Who benefitted the most from the break? 17:54 - Stefano Domenicali: F1 Don 27:33 - Teams' Miami Upgrades 31:46 - Is McLaren teammogging Red Bull? 45:56 - Gas or Brake? 56:05 - Miami GP Predictions GET OUR NEW "GUENTHER VICE" SHIRT HERE: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Note: This interview was recorded on March 9, 2026. We sat down with Susie Wolff for one of our most in-depth conversations -- covering everything from her thrill-seeking childhood in Scotland to racing at the highest levels, navigating a male-dominated sport, and now shaping the future of motorsport through F1 Academy. From driving a pink car in DTM to becoming Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie opens up about identity, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed in motorsport. We cover shooting her shot with Toto Wolff, the realities of balancing career and family, and why representation in racing matters. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from her new memoir Driven, the moment she realized she had to “just be herself,” and what the next generation of female drivers means for the sport.Get your copy of Susie's book on April, 28: https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Susie-Wolff/dp/1250448123Chapters: 0:00 - Intro3:04 - Her extreme adventure childhood 6:22 - Embracing pink as her superpower 14:55 - Why it's important to get tough love 28:10 - THE text to Toto Wolff 36:28 - Balancing ambition, passions, and motherhood 45:13 - The Future of Women in F1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Week in F1: Stefano's PR Nightmare, Max on GP Leaving & Fan Questions! | The Red Flags Podcast This week on The Red Flags Podcast, we break down the interview that has the entire F1 fanbase talking -- and not in a good way. From Stefano Domenicali doubling down on the state of Fomula 1, to Max Verstappen breaking his silence on GP leaving, to new FIA bans shaking up the grid that could make a huge difference in Miami. We also get into: The gap between F1 leadership, drivers, and fans If Max would go to McLaren The Mercedes & Red Bull  “loophole” that just got shut down Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian going public at Coachella Fan Q&A: Alonso's legacy, F1 scandals, and 2026 predictions For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/REDFLAGS Want even more content?? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Stefano Domenicali's PR Fail 10:47 - Why We Should Bring Back Gatekeeping 24:02 - Will Max Go to McLaren?? 40:14 - We Answer Your F1 Questions! 55:46 - WDC and Constructor Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

F1 TV commentator Alex Brundle joins the pod to break down everything going on in Formula 1 right now -- from the 2026 regulation changes to the shock news around Max Verstappen's race engineer and what it all actually means. We get into: The GP (Gianpiero Lambiase) to McLaren move and what it signals for Max Verstappen. Why Red Bull's losing key people left and right. The latest news on the 2026 regulation changes and how we got to this point. Whether F1 has gone too far with automation and “road relevance”. Why qualifying feels off and what needs to change. The reality of driver power and why an F1 “union” wouldn't work like in other sports leagues Plus: Is Kimi Antonelli actually a title threat? Will McLaren catching Ferrari? What the hell is going on with Williams and Aston Martin? And Alex gives us his dream F1 regulations (spoiler: V10s are back) Want even more content? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/trfpod Make sure to pre-order our book!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250472083/formula101/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 01:13 - GP to McLaren: What It Means for Max 09:10 - Why Everyone's Leaving Red Bull 20:31 - 2026 Regs: Broken or Fixable? 31:21 - Driver vs. AI 1:02:22 - Merc Civil War: Kimi vs George 1:08:55 - WTF Is Going On with Williams & Aston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Miami GP is going to be a MAJOR turning point in the 2026 F1 season, but until then, Brian and Matt break down the F1/FIA emergency regulation change meeting on April 9th, what the 6 proposed fixes actually mean, whether Max Verstappen will Irish exit the sport, why the drivers should say they're having fun, how F1's evolution plays into the regs kerfuffle, Martin Brundle telling Max to sh*t or get off the pot, and the great KitKat heist of 2026! Want even more content?? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trfpod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 01:58 - FIA's newest regulation changes 14:49 - F1's evolution 29:22 - Is Max retiring?! (REPRISE) 41:43 - Brundle vs. Verstappen 51:41 - Are the new regulations a failure? 1:05:08 - KitKat heist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ollie Bearman's crash, Kimi Antonelli's back-to-back wins, George Russell getting absolutely screwed, and the 2026 regs causing total chaos -- the Japanese GP gave us a LOT to talk about. This week on The Red Flags Podcast, we break down: Kimi Antonelli beating George again and throwing the title fight wide open, Oscar Piastri's huge start and what could've happened without the Safety Car, Max Verstappen's frustration on and off track, and the latest thoughts on the new regulations after Ollie Bearman's scary crash. We also get into Ferrari and McLaren bringing it to Mercedes, why Max is like Chappell Roan, Charles Leclerc's cooldown room aura, and which drivers are mogging. Subscribe for weekly F1 recaps, interviews, and the hottest takes in the sport! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/REDFLAGS Want even more content?? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON!! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!!! Watch us livestream quali and the races on Dream11! Download the app and follow us at The Red Flags! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HUGE NEWS -- WE'RE LIVESTREAMING QUALI AND RACES THIS SEASON ON THE DREAM11 APP!! DOWNLOAD IT HERE AND JOIN US THIS SAT, 3/28 AT 2AM ET: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dream11-sports-watch-along/id1077286074 Brian and Matt break down a WILD week in F1 -- from the Jonathan Wheatley/Adrian Newely/Aston Martin drama to Mattia Binotto somehow ending up back in charge again, Max's Nürburgring dominance AND shocking DQ, the latest with Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian, Toto Wolff high fashion analysis, AND MORE. Want more content? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Chapters: 0:00 - LATEST ON THE ADRIAN NEWEY & JONATHAN WHEATLEY DRAMA 03:18 - ASTON MARTIN'S EGO 20:21- MATTIA IS BACK?! 29:39 - MAX'S CHAOTIC GT RACE 59:57 - LEWIS AND THE KARDASHIAN CURSE?? 01:03:01 - TOTO'S NOW A MODEL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Brian react to the news that Adrian Newey will be replaced as Team Principal by Jonathan Wheatley at Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll's huge plans blowing up in his face, why this is giving “I CAN FIX HIM” energy, and more!!   BUY OUR FREE ALONSO SHIRT HERE! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimi Antonelli gets his first F1 win and Guenther Steiner has THOUGHTS. Guenther, Matt, and Brian talk about Mercedes' rocket ship, whether Kimi can actually challenge George Russell, and why Toto Wolff's radio message was cringe. Plus: McLaren disasterclass double DNS, Max Verstappen's frustration, and what the rest of the grid needs to do to catch up. And of course Rockstar and Wanker of the week and a chaotic round of Gas or Brake.Subscribe for weekly F1 chaos, hot takes, and expert breakdowns. Chapters:0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Rockstar of the Chinese GP 9:32 - Can other teams catch up to Mercedes? 15:38 - Wanker of the Chinese GP31:06 - Where's Max going?43:11 - Gas or Brake?58:34 - Japanese GP Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chinese Grand Prix WAS FUN!!! On this episode of The Red Flags Podcast, Brian and Matt break down Kimi Antonelli's first Formula 1 win at 19, Lewis Hamilton's first major Ferrari podium, his wheel-to-wheel battle with Charles Leclerc, and McLaren's double DNS. Plus: Verstappen's messy race, midfield chaos from Haas, Alpine and VCARB, and why the new F1 regs ARE GOOD!!! NEW KIMI ANTONELLI MERCH. BUY IT HERE!! Want more content? Subscribe to our Patreon! Pre-order our book FORMULA 101!! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 5:21 - KIMI'S FIRST WIN!!! 23:08 - The Ferraris are fighting 39:30 - WTF Happened with McLaren? 56:12 - Chinese GP Race Awards 1:12:59 - Japanese GP Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pato O'Ward joins Matt and Brian to talk about photos from across his career -- from childhood karting days to INDYCAR wins and Indy 500 heartbreak. We walk Pato through the moments that shaped him: his first IndyCar win in Texas, chasing Alex Palou, and what it really felt like coming painfully close at the Indy 500. Plus, we talk about the new IndyCar race in Arlington, life at Arrow McLaren, and test his knowledge of the big boss, Zak Brown. HUGE thank you to INDYCAR for making this interview possible! Be sure to watch the Arlington GP this Sunday, 3/15 @ 12:30 PM ET on FOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guenther Steiner, Matt, and Brian break down the unreal opening race of the 2026 Formula 1 season. From Mercedes looking unstoppable, to questionable Ferrari strategy, to Arvid's killer debut, the Melbourne season opener gave us a lot to talk about. Guenther also names his Rockstar and Wanker of the Week, reacts to Aston Martin's nightmare weekend, and weighs in on the new 2026 F1 power unit regs and whether they're actually good for racing. Plus, our Chinese GP predictions.Chapters: 2:38 - Rockstar & Wanker 10:12 - New Regs Verdict 22:45 - Is Merc Unbeatable? 35:18 - Who's Sandbagging? 45:28 - Gas or Brake? 1:00:27 - Chinese GP Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Russell takes the inaugural 2026 F1 season win in Melbourne, but we gotta talk about Ferrari's strategy fumble! Matt and Brian break down the wild race start, Charles Leclerc's rocket launch off the line, the incredible battle for the lead, and Ferrari handing Mercedes the race. We also cover the new 2026 engine regulations and reliability drama, whether Ferrari has the pace to challenge Mercedes, Arvid Lindblad's incredible debut, and why Merc might already have the championship advantage. Plus, we're back with our race awards: Daddy, Hottest Moment, Red Flag, Karen and Radio of the Day, and our predictions for the Chinese GP. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/REDFLAGS Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code REDFLAGS at checkout! We wrote a book!!! PRE-ORDER IT HERE: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Want even more content? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - King George 11:41 - Engine Drama 29:06 - Ferrari Disasterclass 48:48 - Who's Challenging Merc? 51:03 - Aus GP Awards 1:08:30 - Chinese GP Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Season 3 of Vankah Hours is BACK!! Guenther gives his F1 predictions for into 2026: Who's winning the Constructors? Who's taking the Drivers' Championship? Who's rock star of testing? And most importantly…who's the WANKER? From sandbagging accusations to new power unit drama, Aston Martin struggles, Red Bull expectations, and whether Mercedes is about to run the table -- Guenther breaks down every team, every driver battle, and every hot take from Brian and Matt. Plus: papaya rules, turbo chaos, five race winners prediction, and the return of “Gas or Break.” Drop your 2026 predictions in the comments. Who's your champion? AND DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 04:07 - Rockstar & Wanker of Testing 11:10 - Backmarker Ranking 39:45 - Who's Best of the Rest? 1:03:38 - The Constructor Winner Is... 1:06:20 - WDC Prediction 1:20:59 -Australia GP Prediction Head to https://factormeals.com/vankah50off and use code vankah50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We watched all of Drive to Survive Season 8 and yes, it's cinema. Matt and Brian break down episodes 1-8, getting into the Christian vs. Toto text exchange (Wattpad-core), Flavio's full supervillain mansion aesthetic, Carlos Sainz actually being the smooth operator, Franco Colapinto chaos, Jack Doohan heartbreak, and the Zak Brown of it all (and why according to Netflix Oscar Piastri is his favorite driver...).They also ask the important questions, like which F1 driver would dominate The Traitors, and why is it Valterri Bottas?We cover Daddy of the Season. Hottest Moment, Karen, Radio, Red Flag, and more! INCLUDING WHY GEORGE RUSSELL IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING DRIVER ON THE GRID!!!PLUS -- WE WROTE A BOOK and it's available for pre-sale HERE: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397485/formula101/And be sure to join our Patreon for bonus episodes, Live Q&As, weekly newsletters, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPodChapters: 10:58 - Ep 1: New Kids On The Track 25:18 - Ep 2: Stricly Business 39:55 - Ep 3: The Number 1 Problem 56:02 - Ep 4: A Bull With No Horns 1:02:42 - Ep 5: The Sky's The Limit 1:17:32 - Ep 6:The Duel 1:24:34 - Ep 7: What Happens in Vegas 1:35:58 - Ep 8: Call Me Chucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bella James joins us to rank EVERY Formula 1 driver's offseason social media game. From Lando Norris' elite social media IQ to Charles Leclerc's sad-boy poetry era, from Pierre Gasly's ride-or-die friend group to Lance Stroll not being followed by the official F1 account (???)… we get into it all! We debate who actually understands the algorithm, who's just posting yacht thirst traps, who's hiding a sleeper build, and whether Lewis Hamilton dating Kim Kardashian would break the paddock. Plus: Bella gives her 2026 WDC prediction! Subscribe and watch Box Box with Bella here: https://www.youtube.com/@BellaJames Chapters: 02:40 – Bella James humbles Lando Norris 09:44 – The “Old Guys” Tier: Alonso, Hulkenberg & Checo 16:54 – Lance Stroll… not followed by F1?! 27:20 – Carlos Sainz vs. Charles Leclerc 35:07 – What is FRAME MOGGING 46:23 – Is George Russell Cringe? 55:45 – Top 5 drivers 59:36 – Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian rumors 1:07:59 – 2026 World Drivers Championship prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the 2026 regs already breaking Formula 1? Brian and Matt dive into all the Bahrain testing chaos: Max Verstappen calling the new cars “Formula E on steroids,” and whether conserving energy is the new alpha racing. They debate if Mercedes is sandbagging, and if Red Bull has another monster engine. Plus: Is Oscar Piastri rattled? Could Alpine actually podium in Australia? And is Aston Martin's Adrian Newey dream already a nightmare while Lance Stroll is stright chillin? Australia might be carnage and we're HERE FOR IT. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 04:45 - Will Max leave F1? 23:51 – Is Mercedes really sandbagging? 39:16 – Lando vs Oscar vibe check 58:33 – Best of the rest: Haas and Alpine?! 01:11:33 – Aston Martin Meltdown 01:14:53– Australia Chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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