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. 676 - Race report: Epic 2026 Canadian Grand Prix 🇨🇦 🏆 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:53
Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton sit down to talk about an epic weekend from Montreal! Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this! 🔥 Join the conversation! Subscribe…
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Duration: 1:10:44
The most "professional" podcasters in the game are back with another "podcast." Mark "Meek Mill" Dailey sits down with Mark "Drizzy" Hamilton to smash out another episode documenting all of the latest news in enthralling…
Ep. 674 - Race report: 2026 Miami Grand Prix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
After five very long weeks F1 finally got back to racing in Miami, so Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton were quick to jump on the mics and discuss the race! Did the other teams closes the gap to Mercedes? So. Many. Questions…
Ep. 672 - FIA CONFIRM REGULATION CHANGES FOR MIAMI! ⚠️ 🌴 | Türkiye Is Rejoining F1 Calendar From 2027 🇹🇷 | Toto Complains About ADUO 🤪  |  Williams & AM/Honda Struggles💰 | New Formula E Car Revealed 🔋| Colton Herta F2 Update & F1 FP1 Testing Plans 🇺🇸 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
Mark Dailey and mark Hamilton finally sit down to bring you the latest news from around the world of Formula 1. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this! 🔥 Join…
Ep. 671 - McLaren Poaches More Red Bull Talent ⚠️  | FIA Reports "Constructive Dialogue" On 2026 Regulations  |  Ferrari,  Audi & Honda To Unlock ADUO 💰 | Lewis Hamilton "Hard Launches" New Relationship In Tokyo 🗼 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:37
Mark Hamilton sits down to bring you the latest news in the world of Formula 1. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this! 🔥 Join the conversation! Subscribe to t…
Ep. 670 - Race report: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton discuss the Japanese Grand Prix! Are the other teams closing the gap to Mercedes? Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this! 🔥 Join…