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
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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!!
Chapters:
Intro 00:00
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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PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Miami GP Sprint Race + Quali Recap!
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Guenther Steiner's Miami GP Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E4
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 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
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Regulation Updates, Lando Gets Censored, and Italian Tax Crime?!
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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
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Gianpiero Lambiase Leaving Red Bull for McLaren!
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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
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!!
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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
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Australian GP Quali (2026)
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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
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: This Week in F1 News
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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
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Heated Rivalry Recap (PART 2)
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This Week in F1: Red Bull Snitching, Lewis & Kim K, and James Vowles' Future | The Red Flags Podcast
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 repor
2026 F1 Season Predictions! | The Red Flags Podcast
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 whet
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James Hinchliffe on the Bad Boys of F1, Ferrari Rebound, Red Bull's Culture, and 2026 Predictions EP
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 Wi
Martin Villari on Max's Weakness, Why F1 Drivers Need Coaches, and Who'll Dominate in 2026
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 w
This Week in F1: Checo Pérez Revenge Tour, 2026 Engine Drama, Max vs. George, Drivers Off-Track
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!
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Ranking F1 World Champions with David Coulthard!
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!
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Guenther Steiner’s 2025 End-of-Year F1 Driver Rankings!
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....
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Bottas, Villeneuve, Tsunoda, Hadjar & More! Best of our Guests 2025 | The Red Flags Podcast
Get into our biggest guest moments of 2025! James Hinchcliffe talks Dancing With The Stars. Rob Smedley shares stories from working with Schumacher. Katee Sackhoff gets into F1 x Mandalorians and Cylons. Bernie Collins talks about her unconventional path to becoming an F1 strategist. Valtteri Bottas clarifies the BottASS movement. Jacques Villeneuve gives his greatest World Champion of all time. A
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: F1 Secret Santa Recap!
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Guenther Steiner's Rockstar and Wanker of 2025! | Vankah Hours S2E25
It’s the only awards that matter -- the 2025 Vankies! Guenther Steiner
joins Brian and Matt for our end-of-year breakdown of the 2025 Formula 1
season and handing out awards like Most Improved Driver to Best Swear,
and Rockstar and Wanker of the Year.
We debate Lando Norris’ championship, Max Verstappen’s legacy, McLaren’s papaya chaos, FIA inconsistency, rookie standouts like Ollie Bearman and
Best Moments of The Red Flags Pod & Vankah Hours 2025
Recapping our best Red Flags and Vankah Hours moments from 2025! We talk about the most Gen Z WDC battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, Guenther Steiner and Niki Lauda's adventure in Japan, Max in his Taylor Swift era (And Lando in his Charli XCX one), why James Vowles is the Ted Lasso of F1, and much more!If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code DADDY and you’ll get up to a $1500 New
Who's the Daddy of the Year?? 2025 F1 Season Review
The 2025 F1 season is officially in the books, and Brian and Matt end
the year with our traditional arguing and over-analyzing. We break down
Lando Norris’s polarizing World Championship, why the internet suddenly
thinks WDCs don’t matter, and how Max Verstappen still managed to feel
inevitable. From preseason prediction receipts to rookie rankings,
midfield chaos, and why Alpine managed to t
Guenther Steiner's 2025 Abu Dhabi GP Review! | Vankah Hours S2E24
It all came down to Abu Dhabi and Lando Norris walked away with one of
the tightest championship finishes of the modern era. Guenther, Matt,
and Brian break down everything from Lando’s world title and Oscar’s
role, to whether Max and Red Bull actually did everything they could to
take this thing. We get into the Yuki weaving controversy, the stewards’
greatest hits, whether McLaren would’ve
LANDO NORRIS IS THE F1 WORLD CHAMPION! 2025 Abu Dhabi GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Abu Dhabi gave us chaos, catharsis, and a 2-point margin win. Lando Norris is your 2025 World Drivers’ Champion and the boys spiral through the emotional rollercoaster: Max Verstappen entering his zen era, GP getting emo, and Red Bull choosing diplomacy over Real Housewives of the Pitwall. We get into Oscar’s year and the papaya politics, the Yuki/Lando White Line Incident and the insane British b
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Guenther Steiner's 2025 Qatar GP Review! | Vankah Hours S2E23
The championship is headed to Abu Dhabi and McLaren only have themselves
to blame. On this week’s Vankah Hours Guenther Steiner breaks down the
Qatar chaos: Oscar and Lando getting gaslit over “flexibility,” Max
Verstappen getting another lifeline, and Carlos Sainz getting a 2nd
podium with like it’s nothing. We get into the strategy meltdown, the
radio excuses, the internal McLaren vibes, Ab
McLaren Disaster! 2025 Qatar GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Matt and Brian recap this fever dream of a Qatar GP, where McLaren
managed to rip defeat from the jaws of victory again. We talk about
McLaren’s strategy call that nuked both Oscar and Lando's weekends,
Lando somehow still leading the WDC, Max Verstappen being inevitable and
12 points away from cementing GOAT status, Carlos Sainz's podium and
Williams' glow up, Ferrari's legacy of disappointm
Yuki Tsunoda on Food, Therapy, and Max as a Teammate
We sat down with everyone's favorite F1 driver, Yuki Tsunoda, in Vegas
for one of his most honest and hilarious chats yet. We talk about his
best meal of 2025 and and the impact on his weigh-in, what he's learned
from his teammate Max Verstappen, reflection and finding himself, how
he's benefitted from therapy, the meaning behind his
Kintsugi-inspired helmet designed by Neuro Co-Founder and C
Guenther Steiner's 2025 Las Vegas GP Review! | Vankah Hours S2E22
Viva Las Vankahs, baby! Guenther, Brian, and Matt are coming to you live
from Las Vegas and are breaking down all the desert drama. Can Max
actually win the WDC? Was Spain the race that decided everything? And a
double McLaren DQ??
We get into why Lando was really lifting and coasting, who McLaren will
prioritize when the pressure hits, what their nightmare weekend means
for the title fight,
McLaren's Double DQ! 2025 LVGP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Huge thanks to the PALMS Casino Resort for hooking us up with the sickest suite to film in. Truly the most Vegas way to do a race recap.
The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a snooze until it WASN'T, and we’re breaking down all the drama. McLaren getting double disqualified, Max Verstappen taking his 69th win and leaning fully into his Eric Cartman persona, Lando Norris going full Glen Powell in Run
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This Week in F1: Ferrari Civil War, Halo Backlash, McLaren Besties, Toto’s Sale & Alpine Espionage
VANKAHS COMING TO VEGAS: We'll be doing a meetup this week! Follow us on
Instagram @theredflagspod and check out our stories for
time/date/location!
This week, Matt and Brian break down John Elkann’s comments on how
drivers should stay quiet, Ferrari's history of drivers vs. management,
Producer Jeni joins us to chat about Sky's new “Halo” TikTok, Audi’s new
livery reveal, Toto Wolff turning
Guenther Steiner's Brazil GP Review! | Vankah Hours S2E21
Guenther Steiner, Matt, and Brian break down all the drama from São
Paulo: Lando Norris’s championship surge, Oscar Piastri’s penalty, Max
Verstappen’s miracle podium drive from the pit lane, Ferrari's driver
comments, Ollie Bearman’s future, predictions for the Las Vegas GP, and
more!
Chapters:
INTRO - 0:00
Rockstar and Wanker of the Brazil GP - 2:15
Was Oscar's penalty fair? - 15:54
Max's m
FROM PITLANE TO PODIUM - 2025 Brazil GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
Brazil had it all: Max Verstappen's masterclass on how to go from the pitlane to P3, Lando Norris nailing every start and keeping the championship lead, a BS penalty for Oscar Piastri, heartbreak for the hometown hero Bortoleto, Bearman sonning Ocon, and the rookies putting the old guard on notice. Plus, our raceday awards: Daddy of the Day, Radio of the Day, Red Flag of the Day, Karen of the Day,
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