The Red Flags Podcast

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• OUR 2027 F1 FANTASY TEAM LINEUPS 01.06.2026 54min

  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
• Guenther Steiner's 2026 Canadian GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E5 27.05.2026 1t 4min

  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
• GEORGE RUSSELL CRASH OUT! 2026 Canadian GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast 25.05.2026 1t 6min

  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
• PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Canada GP Sprint + Quali Recap! 23.05.2026 8min

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• This Week in F1: Max Verstappen’s WEC Drama, Honda Bailout, Zak vs. Mercedes | The Red Flags Podcast 18.05.2026 1t 23min

  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
• This Week in F1:Max and Oscar Swap? Back to V8s? Is Kimi the GOAT? | The Red Flags Podcast 11.05.2026 1t 11min

  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 Steiner's 2026 Miami GP Recap | Vankah Hours S3E5 06.05.2026 1t 11min

  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
• KIMI'S LEADING THE WDC FIGHT! 2026 Miami GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast 04.05.2026 1t 4min

  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
• PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Miami GP Sprint Race + Quali Recap! 03.05.2026 9min

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• Guenther Steiner's Miami GP Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E4 29.04.2026 1t 4min

  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
• Susie Wolff on Breaking F1 Barriers, The Text That Changed Her Life, and the Future of F1 Academy | The Red Flags Podcast 27.04.2026 1t 16min

  Note: This interview was recorded on March 9, 2026. We sat down with Susie Wolff for one of our most in-depth conversations -- covering everything from her thrill-seeking childhood in Scotland to racing at the highest levels, navigating a male-dominated sport, and now shaping the future of motorsport through F1 Academy. From driving a pink car in DTM to becoming Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie opens up about identity, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed in motorsport. We cover shooting her shot with Toto Wolff, the realities of balancing career and family, and why representation in racing matters. Plus: behind-the-scenes stories from her new memoir Driven, the moment she realized she had to “just be herself,” and what the next generation of female drivers means for the sport.Get your copy of Susie's book on April, 28: https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Susie-Wolff/dp/1250448123Chapters: 0:00 - Intro3:04 - Her extreme adventure childhood 6:22 - Embracing pink as her superpower 14:55 - Why it's important to get tough love 28:10 - THE text to Toto Wolff 36:28 - Balancing ambition, passions, and motherhood 45:13 - The Future of Women in F1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Regulation Updates, Lando Gets Censored, and Italian Tax Crime?! 22.04.2026 10min

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• This Week in F1: Stefano's PR Nightmare, Max on GP Leaving & Fan Questions! | The Red Flags Podcast 20.04.2026 1t 7min

  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
• Alex Brundle on GP Leaving, If Max is Retiring, Reg Updates, and Hope for F1 | The Red Flags Podcast 13.04.2026 1t 41min

  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
• PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Gianpiero Lambiase Leaving Red Bull for McLaren! 09.04.2026 11min

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• This Week in F1: New Regs, Is Max Leaving? The KitKat Heist | The Red Flags Podcast 06.04.2026 1t 15min

  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
• Is Max Verstappen Leaving F1? 2026 Japanese GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast 30.03.2026 1t 29min

  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
• This Week in F1: Aston/Audi Drama, Max's Win, Binotto's Back | The Red Flags Podcast 23.03.2026 1t 11min

  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
• BREAKING NEWS: ADRIAN NEWEY OUT AS TEAM PRINCIPAL 19.03.2026 19min

  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
• Guenther Steiner's 2026 Chinese GP Review | Vankah Hours S3E3 18.03.2026 1t 1min

  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