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2026 Austria GP Recap | The Red Flags Podcast

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Show Notes

Max is BACK and George Russell can't catch a break. Brian and Matt break down the Austrian GP and cover:

George Russell's yellow-flag lift controversy in qualifying

Single wave vs. double wave yellow: why race control dropped the ball

Max Verstappen's resurgence and Red Bull's upgrades

Max's comeback math -- how he can win

Red Bull's strategy fumble and the medium-tire gamble

Ferrari strategy screwup AKA a return to form

Cadillac's disasterclass

Race awards

And more!

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Chapters: 00:00 - INTRO

GEORGE'S QUALI DRAMA

WHY EVERYONE HATES GEORGE

IS RED BULL BACK?

FERRARI STRATEGY FLOP

IS LEWIS BETTER THAN CHARLES?

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