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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

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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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is James Vowles the real deal or just the best salesman in the paddock? Brian and Matt break down Williams’ 2026 gamble, Red Bull allegedly snitching on Mercedes’ engine loophole, and Toto Wolff telling everyone else to “get their shit together.” They talk Christian Horner plotting a quiet comeback and what a Mercedes rocket ship season could mean for George Russell Plus: Lewis Hamilton reportedly dating Kim Kardashian, the Ferrari curse vs. the Kardashian curse, and why Kim K in the paddock might be exactly what Formula 1 needs right now. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Red Bull Narc 06:32 - Toto Gets Sassy 11:41 - Williams 2026? 24:04 - Lewis and Kim K 36:34 - Ferrari Heated Rivalry 55:30 - Christian's back? WE HAVE 2 HEATED RIVALVRY REVIEW EPS COMING OUT THIS WEEK!! WANT TO LISTEN? JOIN THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod You can also buy Patreon episodes a la carte for the Max Verstappen special of $3.33. Get yours now at https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code REDFLAGS at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No data, just vibes. Brian and Matt are predicting the 2026 Formula 1 season before testing even starts. From Cadillac and Audi's expectations, to Williams showing up overweight, to Aston Martin’s Newey era expectations, the guys rank the full 2026 Constructors Championship from last to first. They debate whether Mercedes is about to dominate, if George Russell is ready for the WDC, and whether Max Verstappen can still win a championship even without the fastest car. Plus: wild podium picks, flop eras, driver battles up and down the grid, and why this regulation set might finally expose what’s really going on inside Red Bull’s second seat. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 08:00 - Williams Missing Testing 13:22 - Haas, Alpine & the Midfield Predictions 18:27 - Top 4 Debate: Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren 26:36 - Who Wins the 2026 Drivers’ Championship? 29:35 - Who’s Entering Their Flop Era? 34:07 - Head to Head Driver Battle Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James Hinchcliffe is back to talk with Brian and Matt about the 2025's title fight, what 2026 will look like, Lando Norris’ championship run, Max Verstappen losing with grace, Red Bull’s new era, why Ferrari needs to get it together, how the new regulations are good for smart drivers, new power units, and who can sneak a win or podium. We also talk INDYCAR: can anyone stop Alex Palou, what Will Power at Penske means, and Colton Herta's move to F2. If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code DADDY and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/REDFLAGS Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Thoughts on the 2025 season - 03:36 The bad boys of F1 - 13:24 New regulations impact - 18:23 Who's going to win in 2026? - 27:36 Ferrari turning it around - 38:46 INDYCAR storylines for 2026 - 57:07 2026 predictions - 01:14:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Brian and Matt are joined by Martin Villari, aka Lower Lap Time, after he left a comment on our YouTube that absolutely required follow-up. We get into why Max Verstappen is untouchable in the wet, why copying a teammate’s setup never works, how Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton approach corners, driver mentality, bad radio calls, and why Formula 1 somehow still hasn’t figured out coaching. Sit down and listen up, cause class is in session. If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code DADDY and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code REDFLAGS at checkout. Chapters: - What happened to Oscar? - 05:50 - Why more drivers should SIM - 10:43 - Driving style breakdown - 21:17 - How George can beat Max - 41:50 - Why drivers need coaches - 59:47 - Drivers' strengths and weaknesses - 01:11:00 - The perfect F1 driver - 01:30:12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this ep, Brian and Matt break down Checo’s scorched-earth media tour, Cadillac promos, the 2026 engine loophole rumors and why Mercedes & Red Bull might run the table early, a cinematic Max Verstappen vs. George Russell WDC battle, why villains matter in Formula 1, Oscar Piastri's Monaco tour, Pierre Gasly going shopping in Milan, and more! Want even more offseason content? Subscribe to our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code DADDY and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Chapters: Checo Spills the Red Bull Tea - 01:30 Cadillac Promotion - 23:09 2026 Engine Drama - 23:49 Max vs. George WDC Battle?! - 33:51 Oscar & Pierre at Home - 47:57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commentator, former F1 driver, and all-around legend David Coulthard joined us in Las Vegas to take on our WDC Bracket and figure out who is his greatest champion of all time! Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton, Verstappen... or someone else? The guys also talk about David's career, his expert knowledge on rivalry at McLaren, getting technical advice from Prost, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE of Vankah Hours! Guenther sits down with Matt and Brian to finalize his 2025 driver tier list. Yuki Tsunoda a C!? Lewis Hamilton in B!? Guenther's coming with some hot takes.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices