The Red Flags Podcast

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Guenther, Matt, and Brian recap a crazy race AND race week! They talk about: - Rockstar and Wanker of the Mexico GP - Kimi Antonelli winning the 2026 WDC! - Esteban Ocon leaving Haas - Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's race start - Why Ferrari needs consequences for its drivers - Is Lewis too nice? - Gas or Brake? - Brazil predictions - And more!! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REDFLAGS and use code REDFLAGS and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Pre-order our book -- FORMULA 101!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/And if you join our Patreon as a "Daddy of the Pod" we'll mail you a FREE signed copy!!!! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TRFPod Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. 0:00 - INTRO 01:42 - TESTY ESTE 12:19 - ROCKSTAR & WANKER 19:39 - FERRARI FIASCO 32:08 - IS LEWIS TOO NICE? 48:01 - GAS OR BRAKE? 01:10:23 - BRAZIL PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the newest -- and youngest -- WDC winner but so much other stuff happened this week. Brian and Matt recap it all: - Sir Lewis Hamilton and Charles' Leclerc's battle - Why Ferrari CAN'T win - The FIA was finally right?? - Esteban Ocon's sudden departure from Haas - Kimi's light speed ascension to the top - Why the Mexico GP was so good - It's hard being a Lando Norris fan - Cadillac and Aston Martin should just pack it up Pre-order our book!!!! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ And if you join our Patreon as a "Daddy of the Pod" we'll main you a FREE signed copy!!!! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TRFPod The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 08:30 - HOW FERRARI F'D THIS UP 12:21 - LEWIS HAMILTON SHOULD'VE WON 27:43 - ESTEBAN OCON IS OUT AT HAAS 41:39 - KIMI ANTONELLI'S IS THE WDC WINNER 52:40 - WHY IT'S SO HARD TO ROOT FOR LANDO 01:00:32 - CADILLAC + ASTON MARTIN ARE DONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guenther, Matt, and Brian bring an entertaining recap to a not-so-entertaining Austin race and talk about: - Rockstar & Wanker of the USGP - Who's better: Kimi Antonelli or Sebastian Vettel? - Does George Russell have a chance for 2027? - COTA track drama - Fernando Alonso throwing shade at Alex Albon (and the rest of the grid) - Does the Red Bull Junior Program work? - Liam Lawson's musical performance - Carlos Sainz ignoring blue flags... again - Gas or Brake - Mexico GP predictions - And more!!! Get a FREE signed copy of our new book FORMULA 101 when you sign up for our "Daddy" tier on Patreon. Offer ends November 9 so sign up now! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TRFPod Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 4:43 - ROCKSTAR & WANKER OF THE USGP 15:07 -- IS GEORGE DOING A DANNY RIC? 21:40 -- CAN GEORGE COME BACK IN 2027? 35:15 — ALONSO THROWS SHADE 45:51 - GAS OR BRAKE? 55:44 - MEXICO PREDICTIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best part of the USGP was our live watchalong! We're going to be doing it again for the Mexican GP. Don't miss it! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod -- PLUS if you sign up for our DADDY tier, we'll send you a free, signed version of our new book FORMULA 101. You can also pre-order it here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250397478/formula101/ Brian and Matt recap the race in Austin and talk about: - Kimi Antonelli trying his best to drink in the U.S. - One trick George Russell is trying to get Kimi out of the WDC race - Where does Kimi rank against the F1 greats? - Allan McNish's big weekend on the radio - A rare Red Bull strategy flop - A rare coherent Ferrari strategy - Did McLaren lie to Oscar Piastri? - Lando Norris needs a new race engineer - Carlos Sainz back at it again with the blue flags - Liam Lawson's guitar session review - And more!!! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REDFLAGS and use code REDFLAGS and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/redflags for personalized care—from hair to ED to weight loss and more. The Red Flags Podcast is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO 06:52 - IT'S KIMI'S SEASON 21:01 - KIMI VS GEORGE 26:56 - WHO'S THE NEW GOAT? 44:25 - RED BULL FAIL 54:01 - MCLAREN MONOLOGUE 01:04:49 - LIAM'S CONCERT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Jenny recap USGP qualifying before turning their attention to Liam Lawson’s unexpected singing performance. They revisit his earlier musical appearance, imagine him sharing the stage with F1 stars, and debate whether his nerves held back his vocal potential. The conversation mixes racing, celebrity comparisons, and encouragement to embrace the spotlight.

Christian Horner’s Red Bull driver wishlist sparks debate over Alonso, Leclerc, Verstappen, and the team’s second-driver philosophy. Mercedes’ fading advantage and Formula 1’s infrastructure gap come under scrutiny, while 2027 promises a fascinating reset. Rafael Camara’s move to Haas sets up a Ferrari future-seat battle with Ollie Bearman. Plus, Colapinto confronts toxic fandom and Lando Norris embraces villain energy.

Guenther, Matt, and Brian recap the F1 Singapore GP and talk about: - Rockstar & Wanker of Singapore - Is the grid scared of Max Verstappen? - Who's the best at being cocky? - The 100% real Andrea Stella/Lando Norris conversation - Who's to blame at Ferrari? - Latest driver moves news - Which team is winning this regulation set? - Gas or Brake - USGP predictions - And more!!! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REDFLAGS and use code REDFLAGS and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Get a FREE signed copy of our new book FORMULA 101 when you sign up for our "Daddy" tier on Patreon. Offer ends November 9 so sign up now! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TRFPod Vankah Hours is part of the Vox Media Network. Chapters: 0:45 - INTRO 04:18 - ROCKSTAR & WANKER OF SINGAPORE 12:58 - LANDO & ANDREA ROLEPLAY 19:30 - WHO'S TO BLAME AT FERRARI? 36:32 - LATEST DRIVER MOVES NEWS 48:01 - GAS OR BRAKE? 58:35 - USGP PREVIEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singapore delivers sprint-fueled chaos: Ferrari fumbles its strategy, Verstappen rediscovers his winning form, and Antonelli’s championship path takes shape. Russell endures another brutal weekend, while Lando Norris flirts with a villain makeover before retreating into apologetic team-player mode. Plus, Liam Lawson’s case for staying in Formula One gets a closer look.