The Red Flags Podcast

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We have legendary F1 engineer and and karting revolutionary Rob Smedley on the pod to discuss: WTF does a race engineer actually do Why he loved working with Ross Brawn and Jean Todt GP Lambiase's approach to being Max Verstappen's engineer Why he's a Fred Vasseur fan Working with Felipe Massa Why karting is so expensive and how he's making it more accessible Working to get more women get into motorsports Scouting the next F1 champion Why it's important to cry What Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher have in common? Lewis' move to Ferrari And more!! Learn more about his F.A.T. Karting League! Thank you to BetMGM and Dollar Shave Club for making this episode possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indycar driver, F1 TV correspondent, rival podcaster, and Dancing with the Stars runner-up JAMES HINCHCLIFFE joined us on the pod!! We talk about: Which Indycar drivers would be good in F1 and which F1 drivers would be good in Indycar Who's #1 at Ferrari? Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc? British bias His experience on DWTS 2025 season predictions Who's the better driver -- Kyle Larson or Max Verstappen? AND MORE! Be sure to check out James' show: "Off Track with Hinch and Rossi" Thank you so much to our sponsors BetMGM, CHOMPS, and HIMS for making this episode possible! Place your first wager on BetMGM and receive up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if the bet loses. Use code “DADDY” To learn more about CHOMPS click here. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Don’t forget, if you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code DADDY and get your $1500 First Bet Offer today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping all of Guenther Steiner’s Rockstars and Wankers of the week for the 2024 F1 Season. (Starting from the Canadian GP and onward) Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM, CHOMPS, and RIKI!! Place your first wager on BetMGM and receive up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if the bet loses. Use code “DADDY” To learn more about CHOMPS click here. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Don’t forget, if you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code DADDY and get your $1500 First Bet Offer today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping the best guest moments from 2024! Listen to some our favorite stories like when Yuki Tsunoda sh*t his pants, Daniel Ricciardo’s crash with Max Verstappen, the time Nicole Piastri found out Oscar signed with McLaren, Scotty James’s first time meeting Lawrence Stroll and many more! Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM, CHOMPS, and HIMS for making this episode possible!! Place your first wager on BetMGM and receive up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if the bet loses. Use code “DADDY” To learn more about CHOMPS click here. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Don’t forget, if you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code DADDY and get your $1500 First Bet Offer today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The first annual Vankie Awards are here!! Thank you to everyone who submitted nominees and to our Patreons for voting! Guenther, Matt, and Brian talk through the nominations and give their opinions on the Most Improved F1 Driver and Team, the Best Team principal, the Best Race of Year, and of course the Rockstar and Wanker of the Year…. And more! Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM, CashApp, Buffalo Trace and Chomps for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Brian and Matt recap the amazing 2024 F1 season and discuss: Which drivers are in the running for 2025 WDC Why we should never be talking about the FIA Which driver had one of the best performances (and it's not Max...) What Carlos Sainz going to Williams means for Alex Albon Daddy of the Year Radio of the Year Hottest Moment of the Year Karen of the Year Payback of the Year (brought to you by Cash App) Legendary Moment of the Year (brought to you by Sunoco) Red Flag of the Year And more!!! Thank you so BetMGM, Cash App, and Buffalo Trace for making this episode possible!! Enter here for your chance to win FREE EDIBLES FOR A YEAR!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guenther, Matt, and Brian cover the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi and talk about: Lewis Hamilton's emotional exit Will Max retire after having kids? Does Lando Norris have what it takes to win the WDC in 2025? Team bonuses for winning the Constructors' What do sponsors care about What to look for in 2025 Rockstar and Wanker of the Week - brought to you by Cash App Toast of the Week - brought to you by Buffalo Trace Fan questions And more!! Thank you to our partners at BetMGM, Cash App, and Buffalo Trace for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE FROM NYC, Brian and Matt recapped the wild Abu Dhabi GP and all the drama from this week: McLaren winning the Constructors' Championship Charles Leclerc carrying Ferrari on his back Lando's WDC in 2025 George and Max's WICKED performance Max Verstappen is going to be a dad again Lewis Hamilton's dramatic goodbye YUKI TSUNODA AND THE RED BULL SEAT Analyzing the drivers' end-of-season dinner Zak Brown's celebrations Audience hot takes AND MORE!!! Thank you to our partners at BetMGM, Cash App, Buffalo Trace, and CHOMPS for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW IN NYC THIS SUNDAY DEC 8: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/red-flags-live-ugbces Guenther, Matt, and Brian cover the chaos in Qatar and talk about: Checo leaving Red Bull Who’s in the open seat?? Ocon’s reputation at Alpine How to improve race control Can you hype a driver too much? The Max and George drama Rockstar and Wanker of the Week - brought to you by Cash App Who’s been Perfectly Untamed - brought to you by Buffalo Trace Fan questions And more!! Thank you to our partners at BetMGM, Cash App, and Buffalo Trace for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guenther Steiner, Matt, and Brian have the PAPAYA PAPA and CEO of McLaren Racing Zak Brown on the pod!!! We talk to Zak about: His racing career How he got into motorsport marketing What are the papaya rules?? Working with Andrea Stella The Constructors battle Who’s more American — him or Guenther?? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW IN NYC!! JOIN OUR PATREON!! The heat in the desert was from ALL THE DRAMA. Matt and Brian talk about: The FIA Clusterf**k The Williams mirror that started everything Why Max Verstappen's John Wick AND Kendrick Lamar George Russell is Ellen DeGeneres Lewis Hamilton's so over it Alpine getting rid of Esteban Ocon Andretti getting "whacked" KMag > Hulkenberg Mercedes mismanagement Wicked F1: Who's Glinda? Who's Elphaba? AND MORE!! Thank you to our partners at BetMGM, Cash App, Buffalo Trace, and CHOMPS for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guenther, Matt, and Brian are back from Las Vegas and they’re keeping the party going!! They discuss: Max Verstappen's 4th WDC win Who’s winning the constructors: McLaren or Ferrari Cadillac joining the F1 grid Charles Leclerc’s emo radio Mercedes’ speed Red Bull’s wing issue Rockstar and Wanker of the Week - brought to you by Cash App Legendary Moment of the Week - brought to you by Sunoco Who’s been Perfectly Untamed - brought to you by Buffalo Trace Fan questions And more!! Thank you to our partners at BetMGM, Cash App, and Buffalo Trace for making this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Las Vegas, Matt and Brian talk about their week at the LVGP, the latest F1 headlines, what happened during their race week. They chat about: Max Verstappen's 4th championship! Lando Norris needing to be patient Sir Lewis Hamilton's FAST drive George Russell's sound bites Charles Leclerc's inner monologue on the radio Yuki Tsunoda getting detained at customs And more! Thank you so much to our partners at BetMGM, Sunoco, and Cash App, CHOMPS, and HIMS for making this week and this episode possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Matt and Brian recap the storylines heading into the LVGP and preview the race with, Lamarr Mitchell, Director of Trading MGM Resorts and BetMGM. They cover: They chat about: - Yuki getting stopped at customs - Zhou catching strays from Colapinto - Hulkenberg's podium chances - Papya rules rewrite - Toto getting a new job?? - And more! Special thanks to our sponsors BetMGM, Cash App, and Sunoco for making this show possible!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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