The Red Flags Podcast

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Are you a "Drive to Survive" fan? Are you new to F1? Are you an established F1 fan who is looking to spice up your stale relationship with the sport? Do you look at what F1 for what it really is... a reality show at 200mph?! Then we're the podcast for you!! Listen to two childhood enemies, turned best friends, turned F1 husbands discuss all the topics you really wanna hear about... like who's the hottest driver, which team principal has the most daddy energy, and so much more. We're the Red Flags! A podcast about Formula 1 for fans who live for the drama! Come Listen!

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Saturday · 1 hr 3 min
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, Pierre Gasly, Lando Norris, Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad's...incident Esteban Ocon's got a point to prove Race awards: Hottest Moment of the Day, Daddy of the Day, Karen of the Day, Red Flag of the Day, Radio of the Day AND MORE!!! If you join our Patreon as a "Daddy of the pod" by November 9, 2026, you'll get a FREE SIGNED COPY OF OUR NEW BOOK!!!! Sign up now! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - INTRO 01:55 - Why we love Baku 14:18 - George's emotional comeback 24:16 - Photo finish craziness 33:53 - Chaos on the restart 39:36 - Ocon's got nothing to lose 43:30 - Race Awards: Baku Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friday · 7 min
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Baku Quali Recap!
Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full episode and TONS more content!! 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!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 1 min
Guenther Steiner’s 2026 Baku Preview! | Vankah Hours S3E19
GET TICKETS TO SEE GUENTHER LIVE IN AUSTIN!!! https://www.axs.com/events/1588622/grand-prixview-live-with-guenther-steiner-the-red-flags-podcast-tickets 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 - Rockstar and Wanker predictions - Podium predictions - And more! Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters 00:00 - INTRO 2:42 - MONACO SPRINT 11:10 - ADUO: YAY OR NAY? 23:13 - TEAM SPENDING 38:27 - BAKU PREVIEW 44:38 - RACE PREDICTIONS 49:35 - MAX KARTING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 21 · 1 hr 13 min
Max Karting Carnage, 2027 F1 Calendar, Will Isack Race? This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
COME SEE GUENTHER STEINER AND THE GUYS LIVE IN AUSTIN ON SAT, 10/24 @ 9 PM CT! GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.acllive.com/event/2026-10-24-the-red-flags-podcast-with-guenther-steiner-at-9-pm 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 stick to driving - Is ADUO a failure? - Should Fernando Alonso get extra help? - Lando Norris and Alix Earle partner swap? - AND MORE!!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 4:00 - 2027 SCHEDULE 14:23 - MAX VS 100 26:30 - WILL HADJAR RACE IN BAKU? 39:27 - IS ADUO A DISASTER 52:00 - WHICH TEAMS NEED HELP? 56:41 - GOSSIP CORNER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 16 · 6 min
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Max vs. 100
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September 16 · 1 hr 16 min
IS CARLOS SAINZ TO BLAME? 2026 Madrid GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
GET TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW WITH GUENTHER STEINER IN AUSTIN ON SAT, 10/24: https://www.acllive.com/event/2026-10-24-the-red-flags-podcast-with-guenther-steiner-at-9-pm 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 Hamilton - Lando Norris and the Coca-Cola drama - George Russell's grandstand at Silverstone - Race awards: Hottest Moment of the Day, Daddy of the Day, Karen of the Day, Red Flag of the Day, Radio of the Day - AND MORE!!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 07:09 - THE MADRING SUCKS 13:32 - CARLOS JUST HAS EXCUSES 25:13 - ALL HAIL KING KIMI 33:09 - WHAT'S LANDO'S BIGGEST PROBLEM 42:24 - COKEGATE 1:01:17 - RACE AWARDS FOR MADRID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 13 · 1 hr 10 min
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Madrid GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E18
IMPORTANT NEWS: Guenther and the guys are doing a live show in Austin! Sat, 10/24 @ 9 PM CT at ACL Live. Get your tickets here!!! 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 given the place back to Sir Lewis Hamilton? - MBS is Fernando Alonso's #1 Fan - Gas or Brake? - And more! Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters: 0:00 - INTRO 04:12 - ROCKSTAR/WANKER MADRID 12:49 - MCLARENS FAULT? 35:43 - LEWIS VS MAX 41:55 - MBS LOVES ALONSO 52:57 - GAS OR BRAKE? 01:04:25 - BAKU PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 12 · 7 min
PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Madrid Quali Recap!
Listen to the full ep AND get your first month for just 50 CENTS when you sign up for our $5 tier using code REDFLAGS Promo ends 9/18 so sign up now!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Monza GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E17
We're doing a live show with Guenther in Austin during race weekend!!! Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/4jsxk3mc 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" - Gas or Brake? - Madrid predictions - AND MORE! Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 4:59 - ROCKSTAR AND WANKER FOR MONZA 10:24 - F1 DRIVER DRAFT 20:37 - THERE'S NO "WE" AT FERRARI 35:14 - PAPA TOTO LOVES KIMI 47:59 - GAS OR BRAKE? 1:01:42 - MADRID PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 6 · 1 hr 13 min
KIMI ANTONELLI MASTERCLASS! 2026 Monza GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast
WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW WITH GUENTHER STEINER IN AUSTIN! Sat, 9/24 @ 9:00 PM CT. Get your tickets here! 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!! If you want even more content, subscribe to our Patreon! Pre-order our book!!! The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Network CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 6:32 - FORZA KIMI! 15:16 - POOR GEORGE 27:04 - SAD CHARLES 36:38 - PIERRE'S POLE 49:12 - COOLDOWN ROOM 57:57 - RACE AWARDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 3 · 43 min
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 10-place grid penalty - The F1 teams' upgrades - Our podium and pole predictions - Why Ferrari doesn't choose Sir Lewis Hamilton - And more!! Take advantage of our Monza merch promo before the weekend ends!! Buy 1 shirt from our Monza collection (includes Yuki shirts!!) and get ANY other shirt from our site for 50% off!! Shop now: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/monza-collection (Offer ends Sun, 9/6 at 11:59 pm ET) CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 5:18 - Yuki's Back 9:07 - George VS. Kimi 18:37 - Upgrade Watch 22:41 - Monza Predictions 25:29 - Whose Team Is It? 37:03 - Ferrari's a Toxic Parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 1 hr 17 min
Lewis Vs Ferrari, Merc Team Orders, Lando's #1, Max Vs 100: This Week in F1 | The Red Flags Podcast
ONE MAJOR THINGS BEFORE WE GET INTO THE HEADLINES: MERCH SALE! Buy any shirt from our new Monza collection (NOW LIVE) and get any other shirt for 50% off!! Limited time offer so get yours now! https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all 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 apology to Ferrari - Lando Norris's 4 more years at McLaren + his new Amazon documentary - Max Verstappen actually thinks the regs are easy - Max racing against 100 karters - Carlos Sainz saying he only had eyes for Williams - Franco Colapinto staying at Alpine for 2027 - And more! Pre-Order our Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Join our $5 tier on Patreon and get your first month for 50 CENTS! Promo ends 9/18! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Network CHAPTERS 00:00 - INTRO 02:29 - MERC B.S. METER 18:03 - FRICTION AT FERRARI 32:46 - LANDO ON TOP 46:55 - MAX V.S. REGS 57:09 - DRIVER SIGNINGS 01:04:23 - DRIVER "WHAT IF"S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 1 hr 9 min
Guenther Steiner's 2026 Dutch GP Recap! | Vankah Hours S3E17
(Note: We reference this photo at the beginning of the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcWIb01IGT2/?img_index=1) 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 Alonso supremacy - Liam Lawson's impressive performance - Rockstar and Wanker for Zandvoort - Gas or Brake? - AND MORE! Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 04:44 - FERRARI DRAMA!1 6:27 - ROCKSTAR & WANKER OF ZANDVOORT 25:32 - IS GEORGE THE NEW BOTTAS? 39:27 - MAX'S CRASHOUT 53:32 - GAS OR BRAKE? 01:03:53 - MONZA PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24 · 1 hr 9 min
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 after this? Does McLaren have the best car? Mercedes hanging George Russell out to dry Fernando Alonso's comeback! Liam Lawson's great race Silly season driver signings Race awards And more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS 02:56- MAX'S CRASH AT HIS HOME RACE 06:26 - LANDO'S BACK TO BACK SUCCESS 12:32- DOES MERCEDES HATE GEORGE? 21:35- WTF IS GOING ON AT FERRARI?! 44:06- STATE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP 52:56 - ZANDVOORT RACE AWARDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 1 hr
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! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 2:18 - CADILLAC'S NEW TEAM PRINCIPAL 11:14 - HOW WILL TEAMS SPEND $6M? 21:55 - TEAM UPGRADES FOR ZANDVOORT 31:12 - GEORGE'S COMEBACK ERA? 43:45 - GAS OR BRAKE? 48:57 - RACE PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17 · 1 hr 12 min
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!!! PROMO!!! Join our $5 tier on Patreon and get your first month for 90% OFF!!! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 03:05 - CADILLAC TEAM DRAMA 23:02 - PRIVATE EQUITY IN F1 34:17 - $6M EXTRA FOR TEAMS 40:59 - GEORGE'S ENGAGEMENT DETAILS! 49:02 - LANDO'S IN HIS PARTY BOY ERA 55:32 - WE MAKE DRIVERS' DATING PROFILES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 41 min
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?? Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 03:02 - CADILLAC: 03:0208:06 - ASTON MARTIN 09:41 - WILLIAMS 12:28 - AUDI 14:16 - HAAS 18:10 - ALPINE 19:22 - RACING BULLS 21:48 - RED BULL 24:26 - MCLAREN 27:15 - FERRARI 31:57 - MERCEDES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 1 hr 34 min
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 to cut it for time. Want to know who landed at #5 and #4? Go to our Patreon to find out!! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod Also, we get into more F1 Playboys in our book which you can pre-order here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media Network Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 2:20 - TODAY'S F1 PARTY BOYS 6:48 - WHAT IS A PARTY BOY? 8:13 - HONORABLE MENTION 10:32 - #3 PARTY BOY 28:58 - #2 PARTY BOY 01:03:09 - #1 PARTY BOY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 52 min
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? Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 3:33 - CADILLAC DRIVERS 8:13 - ASTON MARTIN DRIVERS 13:32 - WILLIAMS DRIVERS 18:16 - AUDI DRIVERS 20:49 - HAAS DRIVERS 27:25 - ALPINE DRIVERS 33:11 - RACING BULLS DRIVERS 37:03 - RED BULL DRIVERS 40:03 - MCLAREN DRIVERS 43:14 - FERRARI DRIVERS 45:32 - MERCEDES DRIVERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 1 hr 17 min
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 stewards think twice about penalizing Max - AND MORE! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: patreon.com/trfpod PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ GET OUR AMAZING MERCH: https://theredflagspod.com/collections/shop-all The Red Flags Podcast is part of Vox Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 01:09 - TOTO & MAX ON VACAY 11:35 - GEORGE NEEDS MORE LOVE 17:49 - ASTON MARTIN'S COMEBACK 38:25 - DOES F1 CARE ABOUT ITS FANS? 51:46 - HOW MUCH IS AN F1 TEAM WORTH? 01:01:17 - RACE SCHEDULE UPDATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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