Red, White, and Blue Flags F1 Podcast

2024 Bahrain GP Recap

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:01:50 -0500

Ryan and Stephen are back with a second season. A lot has changed but the race winner hasn't. Another dominant Red Bull performance wasn't enough to overshadow the off the track drama happening with Christian Horner. There's so much going on off the track actually it was hard to talk about it all but the boys sure tried. Ryan and Stephen decipher the drama.

Recapping the Mexico GP and Previewing Brazil

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:40:47 -0400

Ryan and Stephen break down the Mexico GP and the terrible picks one host made (it was Ryan) and preview a Brazil GP that hopefully will bring an end to Lewis Hamilton's winless streak. That plus predictions where one host will try to redeem himself (also Ryan).

Stars and Gripes at COTA

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:52:49 -0400

Back in the U.S.A for the boys of Formula 1, and it was all good and fun until the post-race inspections. Ryan and Stephen bemoan missed opportunities at Mercedes, look into the future on how the rest of the season will play out, and make predictions for Mexico.

Previewing the Qatar Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Ryan and Stephen debate what Williams should do with Logan Sargent and if it is worth it for the team to take a shot on a different rookie for 2024. Plus a look ahead to Qatar and the return of Ryan and Steve's no-good, sometimes right predictions.

Japanese Grand Prix Recap

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:46:23 -0400

Some great pace from the McLarens couldn't stop Max from starting a new streak. Meanwhile is the honeymoon over at Mercedes and Ryan and Stephen argue over who had the worst weekend our American rookie or that second car from Red Bull.

Singapore Sainz For The Dub

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:07:32 -0400

The long international nightmare is over someone other than Max Verstappen or Red Bull won a race this season. Ryan and Stephen revel in this marvelous moment singing the praises of Carlos Sainz and discussing what could quite possibly be the best race of the season.

A Historic Italian Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:01:26 -0400

It was a historic Italian Grand Prix as Ryan got two of his three predictions right, oh wait, yeah Max won ten in a row. I guess congratulations. Ryan and Stephen recap what turned out to be a solid race with plenty of intrigue although the winner was never really in doubt.

Italian Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:31:42 -0400

F1 is in Italy this week, grab your Ferrari gear boys and girls! Ryan and Stephen discuss the home race for three teams or two and a half, looking at your Alpha Tauri. Some driver future musings this week before the guys make the terrible no-good spot-on picks.

The Dutchiest Dutch Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:00:09 -0400

This grand prix had everything the guy who plays Gru in those Despicable Me movies, a formal-wearing orchestra dancing to EDM, and lots of orange everywhere. That's before we even got into the race. Ryan and Stephen recap a fun Dutch Grand Prix with bad race strategies and race that created more questions than answers for some drivers.

Dutch Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:33:08 -0400

We're back racing, F1 boys and girls! Ryan and Stephen preview the Dutch Grand Prix and ponder if a return to Hammertime is in the cards in the second half of the season. Plus race predictions even if a certain someone is banned from picking Max as a reverse jinx.

Summer Breaking Down The Season

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:43:24 -0400

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you with some dope pods to listen to but have no fear Ryan and Stephen are back after some travel and minor home catastrophes to recap the season at the summer break mark

A Very British Uhhh British Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:15:12 -0400

Two Brits finished on the podium at Silverstone for the first time since 1999 but Max still outclassed the field for his sixth straight victory. Ryan and Stephen break down the race and discuss whose stock is up and whose is down after the British GP.

British Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:23:08 -0400

Ryan and Stephen discuss the 2024 schedule drop, new liveries, upgrades, and a 60-year-old Brad Pitt doing his best Fernando Alonso impression. Plus, some exciting, not good predictions from the boys but mostly Ryan.

Track Limit Penalties For All

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:29:06 -0400

They are still giving Esteban Ocon track limit penalties. Ryan and Stephen talk about a very frustratingly officiated Austrian Grand Prix. Two things are constant this F1 season, lousy officiating and the unstoppable force that is Max Verstappen. The boys discuss both in detail.

Austrian Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:11:38 -0400

DEFCON DR 3!!!! Might we get a Danny sighting sooner than we expected? Ryan and Stephen dive into a Red Bull-centric week of news and predict how a potentially wet Austrian GP might turn out.

Birds, Brake Ducts, and Another Verstappen Win

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:11:46 -0400

Who ordered bird with a side of brake dust? Even a bird strike couldn't slow Max Verstappen's dominance as he led wire to wire in Montreal. Ryan and Stephen recap the Canadian Grand Prix and discuss any seats that may have gotten hotter. Plus someone did pretty well on his predictions this week, find out who it is when you tune in.

Canadian Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:19:18 -0400

Come for the Canadian Grand Prix preview stay for the ominous thunder and dog barking during our picks for the week. Wil they good omens or harbingers of doom. Tune in and find out.

Is that Lewis Hamilton's music?

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:42:25 -0400

Backstreet's... errrr Mercedes' back all right! Or are they? Ryan and Stephen debate if their performance in Barcelona means anything. Also should we change the points structure and did our hosts call the Spanish Grand Prix right? Listen to the Spanish Grand Prix recap to find out.

Previewing the Spanish Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:06:18 -0400

One of the quickest turnarounds of the year so far and Ryan and Stephen have some updates on some car changes coming to Spain, professional stewards, and the guys try to do better than they did last week on predictions.

Mad Max In Monaco

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 29 May 2023 21:33:16 -0400

The Monaco Grand Prix had a little chaos introduced at the end but it wasn't enough to shake the unstoppable Max Verstappen. Ryan and Stephen discuss near misses, good days and bad days, and our terrible no good picks.

Monaco Grand Prix Preview

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 26 May 2023 21:39:23 -0400

It's a return to the Jewel in the Crown of the F1 schedule, Monaco! Ryan and Stephen discuss some of the changes teams made ahead of this race, Aston Martin and Honda teaming up, and of course our spot-on predictions.

Revisiting the Miami Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:05:05 -0400

Lots to still talk about after the Miami Grand Prix. Looking at you Alpine, and Williams, and whoo boy what's that smell oh and you McLaren. Ryan and Stephen discuss hot seats, too much show, and the all-around performance of the teams coming off the fifth race of the season

Miami Nice?

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:08:39 -0400

Miami was...nice. Not as expected good or bad but Ryan and Stephen give a quick update on the Miami Grand Prix and let you know how their terrible no good predictions went.

Bienvenido a Miami, F1!

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sat, 06 May 2023 22:29:17 -0400

Formula 1 is partying in the city where the heat is on this weekend. Ryan and Stephen recap a crazy qualifying session and give their predictions for the Miami Grand Prix.

Who Runs These Streets? Checo Runs These Streets.

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:26:20 -0400

What a crazy finish to the race in Azerbaijan and it didn't have anything to do with the quality of racing. Thanks a lot officials! Ryan and Stephen tackle the pit road debacle, the actual podium finishers, and check in on their race predictions.

Baku In Action

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:11:36 -0400

Four weeks! FOUR WEEKS!!! F1 is finally back in action or should I say Baku in action. I'll be here all week. Try the veal! Ryan and Steve preview the new Sprint Race format and give their predictions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

We're Still Not Racing?

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:04:17 -0400

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, without a dope...podcast to step to. At least our sabbatical hasn't been as long as the F1 schedule's, that is the subject of this week's episode scheduling for 2024 and Ryan and Steve do there best schedule-maker impressions to try to improve both the quality of racing and the lack of racing.

FIA's Blunder Down Under

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:45:50 -0400

Ryan and Stephen discuss an insane 2023 Australian Grand Prix. Plus some interesting team dynamics are in play already three races into the season, and stay tuned to the end of the pod to see if our Magic 8 balls got our predictions right.

Down Under Predictions

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:51:17 -0400

Didgeridon't miss Ryan and Stephen giving you the top F1 news of the week plus their race preview for the Australian GP and predictions. And of course all the Simpsons go to Australia references you can handle.

F1 Schedule Blues

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:56:56 -0400

With so much down time in the early part of the schedule Ryan and Steve sing the Formula 1 schedule blues and take a look at some of the quirks of the season.

Return of the Jeddah

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:26:52 -0400

Third times a charm at Jeddah or is it. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix gets overshadowed by some indecisive race officials. More will they or won't they than a Friends rerun. Ryan and Steve discuss the post-race antics, the actual results of the race (How about that!), and let you know just how bad their race predictions were.

Previewing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:54:37 -0400

Ryan and Steve breakdown some interesting news coming out of Ferrari and Mercedes and give a preview of race 2 on the schedule, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Blame it on Bahrain

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:17:13 -0500

No, not a Milli Vanilli cover band, it's the first race in the books and a lot more of what we saw in 2022 with Red Bull dominant and Max in P1. Ryan and Stephen recap the race and try to guess where the season goes from here (come on Mercedes do something).

2023 Season Predictions

Ryan Vasquez, Stephen McNally — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:10:33 -0500

Ryan and Stephen give their predictions for final driver standings, team standings, and throw in a few surprises and predictions. Nostradamuses we ain't! But listen all season to see if you can do better.