The Red Flags Podcast
The Red Flags Podcast is a Formula 1 podcast that treats the sport like a reality show at 200mph. Hosted by two childhood enemies turned best friends, they discuss topics like the hottest drivers and which team principal has the most daddy energy. It's for fans who live for the drama, whether they're new to F1 or longtime followers. The podcast is now part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Singapore GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E22
Guenther, Matt, and Brian recap the F1 Singapore GP and talk about:
- Rockstar & Wanker of Singapore
- Is the grid scared of Max Verstappen?
- Who's the best at being cocky?
- The 100% real Andrea Stella/Lando Norris conversation
- Who's to blame at Ferrari?
- Latest driver moves news
- Which team is winning this regulation set?
- Gas or Brake
- USGP predictions
- And more!!!
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LANDO: VILLAIN OR HERO? 2026 Singapore GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Thank God for the sprint to deliver the drama we needed! Matt and Brian recap the Singapore GP weekend and talk about:
- Sir Lewis Hamilton's strategy calls
- Evil Charles Leclerc
- Max Verstappen's final infinity stone
- How Kimi Antonelli can win the WDC
- George's Russell's weekend from hell (reprise)
- The real Lando Norris
- Liam lawson's future
- AND MORE
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Bahrain / Malaysian GP Recap!
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Guenther, Matt, and Brian recap the Bahrain GP IN Malaysia and discuss:
Rockstar & Wanker of the Bahrain GP
Why Laurent Mekies is so good
Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen's win was so significant
Formation lap cluster
Are the regs too complicated?
Sir Lewis Hamilton's epic drive
Does Ferrar
WET RACE MAYHEM! 2026 Bahrain in Malaysia GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Brian's bachelor party couldn't stop us from recording a recap for one of the best races of the season!! But first -- a HUGE thank you to everyone who made our Las Vegas weekend possible. Thank you to the LVGP, Grand Prix Plaza, and Hakkasan teams for the most epic weekend! And thank you to MGM Resorts for hooking us up with recording space at the Park MGM. We'll see you in November at the Bellagi
Guenther Steiner’s 2026 Baku GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E20
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Baku ALWAYS brings it and this race did not disappoint! Guenther, Brian and Matt cover:
- Rockstar & Wanker of the Baku GP
- Does Kimi Antonelli still have the upper hand?
- Red Bull performance bump
- Christian Horner vs. Fred Vasseur -- who's in at Ferrari?
- Alex Albon, Valtteri Bottas, Franco Colapinto, Lan
CRASHES, CHASES, AND CHAOS! 2026 Baku GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Max Verstappen was a blink away from his first win of the season and George Russell was feeling himself! Brian and Matt have a TON to talk about, including
Why Baku is Widow's Bay
George Russell's comeback
Kimi Antonelli's mature drive
Isack Hadjar's re-signing with Red Bull and getting out of the friend zone?
The FIA's chaotic call
Photo finishes
Franco Colapinto
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Matt and Brian talk about a wild Baku Quali and more headlines, including:
Kimi and George's Freaky Friday
Ocon's now a free agent
Lando and Oscar's inverse theory
Consequences of Hadjar's wrist injury
Colapinto's interesting pre-race ritual
Is Christian Horner going to Ferrari?
AND MORE!!
Guenther Steiner’s 2026 Baku Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E19
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Guenther, Brian, and Matt go over the latest F1 headlines and preview the Baku GP! They cover:
- 2027 race calendar
- Monaco Sprint Race
- Is ADUO a failure?
- Max Verstappen karting
- Which teams aren’t hitting the cost cap
- Upgrades for Baku
Max Karting Carnage, 2027 F1 Calendar, Will Isack Race? This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
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Brian and Matt cover this week's F1 headline news, including:
- The new 2027 calendar
- Monoco sprint race
- Max Verstappen vs. 100 karters
- The latest on Isack Hadjar's wrist injury
- Why F1 drivers need to
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IS CARLOS SAINZ TO BLAME? 2026 Madrid GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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The Madring was garbage but our recap is FIRE!!! Brian and Matt talk about:
- Why Vegas is better than Madrid
- Carlos Sainz's excuses
- Does Kimi Antonelli have this locked up?
- Why Ferrari was ready to sacrifice Sir Lewis Hami
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Madrid GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E18
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The first Madrid GP was a mess and Guenther and the guys get into it all! We cover:
- Rockstar & Wanker of Madrid
- Why Lando Norris' quali lap was so good
- Did McLaren screw up Lando's race
- Was Carlos Sainz responsible for the Madring?
- Should Max Verstappen have
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Monza GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E17
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Monza was a race for the history books! Guenther, Matt, and Brian talk about:
- Kimi Antonelli's goated drive
- Our rockstar and wanker for Monza
- Is Charles Leclerc still predestinato?
- Does Ferrari need rules of Engagement?
- Sir Lewis Hamilton saying "there's no we"
KIMI ANTONELLI MASTERCLASS! 2026 Monza GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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MAMMA MIA Monza had EVERYTHING!! Matt and Brian recap a historic race and cover:
- Pierre Gasly's pole
- Kimi Antonelli making history
- George Russell's relegation
- Charles Leclerc's crash
- Yuki Tsunoda's points
- Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's flashback battle
- AND MORE!!
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OUR MONZA PREDICTIONS! | The Red Flags Podcast
Matt and Brian are HYPED for Monza AND for our live show with Guenther Steiner in Austin on Sat, 10/24!!! GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.axs.com/events/1588622/grand-prixview-live-with-guenther-steiner-the-red-flags-podcast-tickets?skin=acllive
On this ep, we cover:
- What Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson need to do this weekend
- Will Max Verstappen be complaining about the regs?
- Kimi Antonelli's 1
Lewis Vs Ferrari, Merc Team Orders, Lando's #1, Max Vs 100: This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
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Brian and Matt recap the biggest headlines in F1, including:
- Mercedes on if Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's roles were reversed
- Sir Lewis Hamilton's
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Dutch GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E17
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Guenther, Matt, and Brian are back to recap all the Zandvoort madness including:
- What's happening at Ferrari?
- Is George Russell officially Mercedes' #2 Driver?
- What Guenther would say to Charles Leclerc AND the Williams drivers
- Why Max Verstappen crashed
- Fernando
FERRARI CIVIL WAR! 2026 Dutch GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Zandvoort was CRAZY! We recap it all... BUT BEFORE THAT -- subscribe to our channel and our socials (@theredflagspod) for a HUGE USGP/AUSTIN RACE WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT COMING THIS WEEK!!!We get into:
Yuki's return!!
Max's insane crash
Lando's amazing, less amazing, and then back to amazing race
Sir Lewis Hamilton's radio drama with Ferrari
Will Charles Leclerc and Lewis be friends afte
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Zandvoort Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E16
Race Week is BACK and so is Guenther for another episode of Vankah Hours!
We cover:
- The Cadillac Team Principal swap
- How teams should spend the extra $6 million
- Will Ferrari back Sir Lewis Hamilton?
- And how can Lewis win this championship?
- Does George Russell's comeback start now?
- Gas or Brake?
- Predictions for the Dutch GP
- And more!
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Is Cadillac For Sale? Lando Party Boy, George Is Engaged! This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
We're bringing you all the news from summer break including:
- George Russell's engagement and Carmen's HUGE (size and price) ring
- Cadillac F1's team principal swap + will the team be up for sale??
- Private equity investment in sports
- Why Lando Norris is the only one doing the F1 lifestyle RIGHT
- Drivers' dating profiles
- AND MORE!!!
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Guenther Steiner Ranks the 2026 F1 Teams!
Guenther fills out his 2026 F1 team tier list (so far) and is coming in with some hot takes!! Find out which team he ranked last, which top team has the same grade as Racing Bulls, are Williams' major 2026 plans making the grade, which team is better -- Mercedes or Ferrari, and where does he rank Haas??
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Chapters:
00:00 - INTRO
03:02 - CADILLAC: 03:02
RANKING THE TOP PARTY BOYS OF F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
We're going through the history books and ranking our top 3 biggest F1 party boys of ALL TIME. We've got stories about 16 day benders, fighting sharks, sex before races, fistfights with Senna, partying with Olympic teams, and so much more!! Plus, we talk about the biggest party boys on the current F1 grid and shout out some honorable mentions.
We originally ranked our top 5 party boys — but had t
Guenther Steiner Ranks the 2026 F1 Drivers!
Guenther fills out his 2026 F1 driver tier list (so far) and is coming with some hot takes... Who's better -- Carlos Sainz or Alex Albon? Who comes out on top in the Racing Bulls battle? And who got the higher grade -- Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen?
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
3:33 - CADILLAC DRIVERS
8:13 - ASTON MARTIN DRIVERS
13:32 - WILLIAM
MAX & TOTO’S VACATION, NEW SCHEDULE, $10 BILLION VALUATION? This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
We're breaking down the latest F1 news this week, including:
- Toto Wolff vacationing with Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, and NOT George Russell
- What's Max's next move?
- Aston Martin's improvement and their new ceiling
- Why the battery graphic is gone
- Latest valuation of F1 teams according to Flavio Briatore
- Why F1 is like a Marvel movie
- Will we be racing in the snow at Imola?
- Why st
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Hungarian GP Review! | Vankah Hours S3E15
Guenther, Matt, and Brian are ignoring the blue flags and getting into all things Hungary. They talk about:
Rockstar & Wanker of the Hungarian GP
Carlos Sainz's excuse for missing the blue flags
Could Oscar Piastri have won?
Is McLaren back in the fight?
Why Ferrari isn't getting angry
Aston Martin's comeback
Can George Russell still win this?
Gas or Brake?
And more!
SHOULD OSCAR HAVE WON? | 2026 Hungarian GP Recap! | The Red Flags Podcast
This Hungarian GP was giving us flashbacks to 2025 and 2021 AKA DRAMA!!! In this week's race recap we cover:
ANOTHER Sir Lewis Hamilton penalty
A textbook Lando Norris race
Oscar Piastri heartbreak AND anger
Another weekend from hell for George Russell
Carlos Sainz's blue flag drama
Why Kimi Antonelli 's a veteran
Papaya Rules pt. 2?
Race awards: Hottest Moment of the Day,
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Belgian GP Review! | Vankah Hours S3E14
The Spa GP may have a been a snooze but this recap is ANYTHING but that. Guenther, Matt, and Brian talk about:
- Rockstar & Wanker of the race
- If Mercedes is actually setting up George Russell for failure
- Why Kimi Antonelli's not more popular in Italy
- Aston Martin's comeback
- Sir Lewis Hamilton's penalty and Charles Leclerc's lack of one
- If Esteban Ocon's leaving Haas
- Ollie Bearman's F
CAN ANYONE BEAT KIMI? 2026 Belgian GP Recap! | The Red Flags 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 pro
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Guenther Steiner's Spa PREDICTIONS | Vankah Hours S3E13
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!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
F1 DRIVERS' SALARIES REVEALED — ARE THEY WORTH IT? Feat. Cameron CC
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
Max to McLaren? Oscar to Red Bull? Christian Back in F1? This Week in F1 | THE RED FLAGS PODCAST
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
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 British GP Review! | Vankah Hours S3E11
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-ti
LECLERC NEEDED THIS! 2026 British GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Austria GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E10
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 f
2026 Austria GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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
Fe
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Guenther Steiner's Austrian GP RACE PREVIEW | Vankah Hours S3E10
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
This Week in F1: ADUO latest, Can Charles Recover, and Can Lewis Get the Eighth | THE RED FLAGS PODCAST
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
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Barcelona GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E8
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 champion
LEWIS HAMILTON WINS FOR FERRARI! 2026 Barcelona GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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 Geor
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Monaco HP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E6
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
KIMI ANTONELLI WINS AGAIN! 2026 Monaco GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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 performanc
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OUR 2027 F1 FANTASY TEAM LINEUPS
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 COMI
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Canadian GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E5
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
GEORGE RUSSELL CRASH OUT! 2026 Canadian GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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!!
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McLaren'
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This Week in F1: Max Verstappen’s WEC Drama, Honda Bailout, Zak vs. Mercedes | The Red Flags Podcast
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 Ca
This Week in F1:Max and Oscar Swap? Back to V8s? Is Kimi the GOAT? | The Red Flags Podcast
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
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Miami GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E5
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
KIMI'S LEADING THE WDC FIGHT! 2026 Miami GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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!
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Guenther Steiner's Miami GP Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E4
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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 star
Susie Wolff on Breaking F1 Barriers, The Text That Changed Her Life, and the Future of F1 Academy | The Red Flags Podcast
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
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This Week in F1: Stefano's PR Nightmare, Max on GP Leaving & Fan Questions! | The Red Flags Podcast
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 mak
Alex Brundle on GP Leaving, If Max is Retiring, Reg Updates, and Hope for F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
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
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This Week in F1: New Regs, Is Max Leaving? The KitKat Heist | The Red Flags Podcast
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 s
Is Max Verstappen Leaving F1? 2026 Japanese GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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 Ve
This Week in F1: Aston/Audi Drama, Max's Win, Binotto's Back | The Red Flags Podcast
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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 domin
BREAKING NEWS: ADRIAN NEWEY OUT AS TEAM PRINCIPAL
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Guenther Steiner's 2026 Chinese GP Review | Vankah Hours S3E3
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 t
ANTONELLI’S FIRST WIN - 2026 Chinese GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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!!!
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Pato O'Ward Reacts to His Iconic INDYCAR Moments
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, a
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Australian GP Review | Vankah Hours S3E2
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
FERRARI STRATEGY FAIL - 2026 Australia GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
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 challen
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Guenther Steiner Gives His 2026 F1 Season Predictions! | Vankah Hours S3E1
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
Drive to Survive Season 8 Review | The Red Flags Podcast
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 f
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We Ranked All the F1 Drivers' Social Media with Bella James | The Red Flags Podcast
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
This Week in F1: Max Leaving F1?, Mercedes Mind Games, and Aston's Issues | The Red Flags Podcast
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 Marti
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