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?

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GP's leaving Red Bull! Will Max follow? If you want even more episodes, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON!!!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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!!

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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.
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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 GP
31:06 - Where's Max going?
43:11 - Gas or Brake?
58:34 - Japanese GP Predictions

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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

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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!

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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

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