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 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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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/9781250397478/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 megaphone.fm/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! 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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Alex Brundle talks growing up with Martin Brundle as a dad. Yuki Tsunoda talks about his best meal of 2025. Isack Hadjar highlights his biggest career moment (and it's not the podium), AND MORE!!! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Isack Hadjar, and whether Ferrari ruins careers faster than they build them. Plus: best race, best on-track battle, best team principal, and Gas or Brake! CHAPTERS: Intro - 0:00 Best Swear - 10:40 Most Improved Driver - 14:44 Rockstar of the Year - 33:50 Wanker of the Year - 40:52 Gas or Break - 44:08 See you in 2026, Vankahs!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices