Red Bull had it in the bag—until they didn't. In today's Austrian GP Review, we break down the catastrophic strategy blunder that completely threw away Max Verstappen's first victory of the 2026 season. But here's the real kicker: with Verstappen's exit clause deadline just days away, was this the final straw that will push the reigning champion out the door?

Meanwhile, as Red Bull implodes, Ferrari ascends. We discuss how Lewis Hamilton is brilliantly capitalizing on Red Bull's mistakes, using the raw power of that new Ferrari engine upgrade to cement himself firmly in the 2026 World Championship title fight.

Plus, we catch up on the midfield misery—checking in on Fernando Alonso's ongoing patience test alongside Lance Stroll at Aston Martin.

Grab a drink and join the debrief as we dissect one of the most consequential race weekends of the year!

Hosts: Jason Hassett & The Casual F1 Fan

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