The Red Flags Podcast

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.

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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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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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