Ep. 658 - 🏎️ LAUNCH SZN: Haas x Toyota Drops the VF-26 & Red Bull’s Detroit Takeover

Ep. 658 - 🏎️ LAUNCH SZN: Haas x Toyota Drops the VF-26 & Red Bull’s Detroit Takeover

Author: AC Sports January 20, 2026 Duration: 1:00:20
Welcome back! In this ep, we’re ditching the mid-winter blues and focusing on the absolute chaos and excitement of the 2026 F1 pre-season. We’re talking livery drops, the new safety car era, and why Toyota is suddenly everywhere. Plus, Mark Dailey spills the tea on his furnace disaster (major ick) and why the HVAC trade is arguably the ultimate bag alert right now. 💰 What We’re Yapping About: 1. The F1 2026 Era Begins (It Slaps 🔥) Mercedes is the Moment: It’s official—Mercedes is back as the sole supplier for the Safety Car and Medical Car in 2026. Aston Martin has left the chat (RIP the shared era). We discuss why the AMG GT Black Series is giving main character energy this season. Haas x Toyota Glow Up: We react to the brand new Haas VF-26 livery that just dropped (Jan 19!). They are officially the TGR Haas F1 Team now, and the white-and-red Toyota Gazoo Racing aesthetic is a total serve. Launch Season Hype: Red Bull & Ford: Already dropped their Detroit reveal (Jan 15)—did it eat? Audi: The new kids on the block are revealing their first real livery tomorrow (Jan 20) in Berlin. We’re seated. HBD Jenson: Sending birthday vibes to Jenson Button (Jan 19). 🎂 2. The Winter Survival Arc (Lowkey Traumatizing 🥶) Furnace Fails: Mark shares his holiday horror story of the heating dying in the dead of winter. Zero stars. Would not recommend. Trade Talk: Why sleeping on a career in HVAC is a mistake. The "technician gap" is real, and the job security is unmatched (literally secure the bag). TL;DR (Key Takeaways): F1 2026 is here: Mercedes owns the safety car, Toyota is backing Haas, and Audi is about to break the internet. Don't ignore the red flags: If your furnace is acting sus, get it checked before you freeze. Career hack: Skilled trades = job security + 💸. Subscribe to the Scuderia F1 Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you enjoyed the show! Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 696 - Race report: 2026 Spanish Grand Prix 🇪🇸🏆 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
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Ep. 692 - Race report: 2026 Dutch Grand Prix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:15
Mark Dailey flies solo tonight to circle back and talk about the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! Subscribe to the Scuderia F1 Podcast wherever you get your…
Ep. 690 - Race report: 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix 🇭🇺 🏆 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
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Ep. 688 - Summer Banter & Fun ☀️ | Belgian GP Preview 🇧🇪 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:15
Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton engage in some light summer banter and get you ready for the Belgian Grand Prix. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! Subscribe to the Scuderia F1 Podcas…