The Red Flags Podcast Best Moments of The Red Flags Pod & Vankah Hours 2025
Dec 22, 2025
Guenther Steiner, the charismatic Formula 1 team principal, shares wild tales from the paddock, including a chaotic taxi ride in Japan with Niki Lauda. The conversation heats up around the Gen Z rivalry of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as Max Verstappen's dominance and his amusing comments about numbers. Steiner reflects on driver development, praising Yuki Tsunoda, and shares insights on McLaren's strategic decisions. With a lighthearted nod to pop culture, the hosts explore how F1 mirrors iconic narratives like 'The Lion King.'
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Gen Z Rivalry Defines 2025 Season
- Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri represent a new, socially awkward Gen Z sporting rivalry that captivates fans weekly.
- Their intermittent stumbles plus consistent podiums make the title race feel fresh and culturally relevant.
Niki Lauda Tried To Drive The Taxi
- Guenther Steiner recounts a tense taxi ride in Japan where Niki Lauda tried to yank the driver's wheel at a toll station.
- The story stuck with Guenther and now triggers a smile whenever he passes that toll location.
Meeting Oscar At The Flagship Lounge
- Matt tells an airport story of meeting Oscar Piastri in a flagship lounge and awkwardly showing him a 'gritty' video.
- Oscar was polite but unimpressed, saying only, "I know who you are."