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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!!! NEW KIMI ANTONELLI MERCH. BUY IT HERE!! Want more content? Subscribe to our Patreon! Pre-order our book FORMULA 101!! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 5:21 - KIMI'S FIRST WIN!!! 23:08 - The Ferraris are fighting 39:30 - WTF Happened with McLaren? 56:12 - Chinese GP Race Awards 1:12:59 - Japanese GP Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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, and test his knowledge of the big boss, Zak Brown. HUGE thank you to INDYCAR for making this interview possible! Be sure to watch the Arlington GP this Sunday, 3/15 @ 12:30 PM ET on FOX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 regs and whether they’re actually good for racing. Plus, our Chinese GP predictions.Chapters: 2:38 - Rockstar & Wanker 10:12 - New Regs Verdict 22:45 - Is Merc Unbeatable? 35:18 - Who's Sandbagging? 45:28 - Gas or Brake? 1:00:27 - Chinese GP Prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/9781250397485/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! Subscribe and watch Box Box with Bella here: https://www.youtube.com/@BellaJames 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

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 Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!Next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer.Go to https://www.okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-redflags to get $10 in free Bitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 torch an entire year, we run through every major storyline that defined the season. We debate McLaren’s papaya politics, Ferrari’s operational dysfunction, Aston Martin’s existential crisis, Red Bull’s sliding-door moments, and whether Williams quietly nailed their rebuild. Plus: our official Red Flags end-of-year awards: Red Flag, Karen, Hottest Moment, Daddy and Radio of the Year, and the most unhinged moments that made the 2025 F1 season unforgettable. Chapters: INTRO - 0:00 REVISITING OUR PREDICTIONS - 07:19 WILL AUDI BE GOOD NEXT YEAR? - 15:40 FUTURE ALONSO VS FUTURE LANCE - 26:17 ALEX ALBON SUPREME!! - 44:36 WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WITH MCLAREN IN 2026? - 1:20:58 OUR 2025 AWARDS - 1:24:43 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! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/redflags Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com and SKIMS stores Exclusive $35 off the Carver Mat Frame at https://on.auraframes.com/REDFLAGS. Promo Code REDFLAGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pulled the trigger on team orders, why Red Bull suddenly went soft, Laurent Mekies’ takeover, Max’s zen era, and the future of the papaya rules. Plus: Rockstar and Wanker of the Week and fan favorite Gas or Brake. Chapters: Intro - 0:00 Lando Norris: Rockstar of Abu Dhabi! - 02:22 Was Yuki's move on the edge? - 11:29 Red Bull's evolution - 18:40 Max has found inner peace - 23:39 Gas or Brake? - 32:34 Predictions winner! - 42:49 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 okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-vankahhours to get $10 in freeBitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code VANKAH at chubbiesshorts.com/VANKAH #chubbiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bias on the broadcast, Max’s lost points and George Russell’s butterfly-effect sabotage, and cover MBS grabbing Lando’s hair on camera. Plus: the EmRata × Yuki cinematic universe officially becomes canon. PLUS, A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL YOU VANKAHS WHO SUPPORT US FOR MAKING THIS SEASON SO UNREAL. WE LOVE YOU, VANKAHS!!!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!Get 20% off your Neuro order at https://neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout!Exclusive $35 off the Carver Mat Frame at https://on.auraframes.com/REDFLAGS. Promo Code REDFLAGSFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/REDFLAGSChapters:- Lando Norris is your 2025 WDC!!!- The F1 WDC threesome- Yuki's controversial move- Abu Dhabi Race Awards- Is Max in therapy?- Zak Brown's hotline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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, Abu Dhabi swap-gate scenarios, Carlos’ stock sky-rocketing, the Hadjar/Yuki seat drama, Adrian Newey taking over at Aston Martin, and whether Max becomes a five-time champ by hugging every single person at McLaren. Plus: Guenther's MotoGP invite to Lando, fandom meltdowns, Ferrari pain, and our predictions for the final race of 2025. Buckle up, Vankahs. Chapters: Intro - 0:00 McLaren messup (reprise) - 02:21 Abu Dhabi WDC scenario - 08:01 Rockstar & Wanker of Qatar - 31:18 Gas or Brake? 40:53 Max's legacy - 01:02:19 Abu Dhabi predictions! - 01:04:11 If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code VANKAH and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Get 20% off your Neuro order at https://neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout! Go to https://www.okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-vankahhours to get $10 in free Bitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code VANKAH at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/VANKAH #chubbiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disappointment, Hannah Schmitz son-ing McLaren's strategy team, and one of the most awkward cool-down rooms ever filmed. One race left. Abu Dhabi. Will Lando hold on? Will Max steal it? Will McLaren find a new way to emotionally crush their drivers? We'll find out. Chapters: Intro - 0:00 McLaren does it again! - 4:40 Is Max Verstappen the GOAT? - 29:24 Carlos Sainz's 2nd podium of 2025 - 37:01 Ferrari's legacy of being mid - 39:16 Qatar GP Race Awards - 48:40 Abu Dhabi race predictions - 01:11:25 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! Exclusive $35 off the Carver Mat Frame at auraframes.com/REDFLAGS. Promo Code REDFLAGS Next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/redflags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 CEO Kent Yoshimura, and how he stays stylish and locked in during a 24-race season.Huge shout out to Neuro for making this interview possible! Try their products today and get 20% off your order at neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and Qatar predictions. Plus: naming the greatest Haas driver of all time, Red Bull seat predictions, and even MORE marshals on track?!? Huge thanks to the PALMS Casino Resort for letting us shoot in their INSANE suite! Chapters Intro - 0:00 Rockstar and Wanker of the LVGP - 4:51 McLaren DOUBLE disqualification?! - 10:27 Max's inevitable domination - 27:53 Gas or Brake - 29:12 More marshals on track - 45:33 Qatar GP predictions - 54:41 If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code VANKAH and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Get 20% off your Neuro order at neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout! Go to http://okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-vankahhours to get $10 in free Bitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Running Man, Oscar Piastri giving Lenny Kravitz in Hunger Games if he wanted to take Katniss out, Lance Stroll’s fleeting quali hopes, Mickey and Minnie losing their minds in Vegas, and Terry Crews starring in a White Chicks sequel from the pink Cadillac. All that plus the biggest winners, losers, and WTF moments from a night only Vegas could produce. Chapters: McLaren boys DISQUALIFIED! Lando's starring in The Running Man Max's loves the number 69 Race Awards Terry Crews' White Chicks Sequel Qatar GP Predictions 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! Get 20% off your Neuro order at https://neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout! Go to http://okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-redflags to get $10 in free Bitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/REDFLAGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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