2026 F1 Season Predictions! | The Red Flags Podcast

The Red Flags Podcast

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4.6 • 796 Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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