Is Max Verstappen Leaving F1? 2026 Japanese GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast

The Red Flags Podcast

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4.6 • 796 Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Ollie Bearman’s crash, Kimi Antonelli’s back-to-back wins, George Russell getting absolutely screwed, and the 2026 regs causing total chaos -- the Japanese GP gave us a LOT to talk about. This week on The Red Flags Podcast, we break down: Kimi Antonelli beating George again and throwing the title fight wide open, Oscar Piastri’s huge start and what could’ve happened without the Safety Car, Max Verstappen’s frustration on and off track, and the latest thoughts on the new regulations after Ollie Bearman’s scary crash. We also get into Ferrari and McLaren bringing it to Mercedes, why Max is like Chappell Roan, Charles Leclerc’s cooldown room aura, and which drivers are mogging. Subscribe for weekly F1 recaps, interviews, and the hottest takes in the sport! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/REDFLAGS Want even more content?? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON!! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!!! Watch us livestream quali and the races on Dream11! Download the app and follow us at The Red Flags! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Now, are all the traitors present?
0:02.5	Let's get started, shall we?
0:04.5	From rags to riches.
0:05.8	I'm so sick of this.
0:07.0	Working like a dog and being treated worse.
0:09.1	Yorkshire to New York.
0:10.7	Poor climbers, you and me.
0:12.4	A life dedicated to revenge.
0:14.4	Let's make this an occasion to remember.
0:16.9	A woman of substance on Channel 4.
0:19.1	Stream now.
0:19.8	Kimmy Antonelli, the youngest leader of a WDC in F1 history.
0:26.4	George Russell, unlucky or on fraud watch.
0:31.1	Max Rastappen retiring from the sport.
0:34.4	Ali Bairman's crash, what is going on with these regs?
0:39.5	Are the drivers about to revolt?
0:42.8	This is the red flags.
0:45.8	Konichua, Venkhas.
0:49.5	Vass up, Venkers, baby.
0:52.5	How is everybody doing?
0:55.3	How are we doing?
0:57.2	What a weekend.
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