This Week in F1: Checo Pérez Revenge Tour, 2026 Engine Drama, Max vs. George, Drivers Off-Track

The Red Flags Podcast

Vox Media Podcast Network

Sports

4.6 • 796 Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 69 minutes

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In this ep, Brian and Matt break down Checo’s scorched-earth media tour, Cadillac promos, the 2026 engine loophole rumors and why Mercedes & Red Bull might run the table early, a cinematic Max Verstappen vs. George Russell WDC battle, why villains matter in Formula 1, Oscar Piastri's Monaco tour, Pierre Gasly going shopping in Milan, and more! Want even more offseason content? Subscribe to our Patreon!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/TRFPod If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code DADDY and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Chapters: Checo Spills the Red Bull Tea - 01:30 Cadillac Promotion - 23:09 2026 Engine Drama - 23:49 Max vs. George WDC Battle?! - 33:51 Oscar & Pierre at Home - 47:57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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