The Red Flags Podcast

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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