The championship is headed to Abu Dhabi and McLaren only have themselves to blame. On this week’s Vankah Hours Guenther Steiner breaks down the Qatar chaos: Oscar and Lando getting gaslit over “flexibility,” Max Verstappen getting another lifeline, and Carlos Sainz getting a 2nd podium with like it’s nothing. We get into the strategy meltdown, the radio excuses, the internal McLaren vibes, Abu Dhabi swap-gate scenarios, Carlos’ stock sky-rocketing, the Hadjar/Yuki seat drama, Adrian Newey taking over at Aston Martin, and whether Max becomes a five-time champ by hugging every single person at McLaren. Plus: Guenther's MotoGP invite to Lando, fandom meltdowns, Ferrari pain, and our predictions for the final race of 2025. Buckle up, Vankahs. Chapters: Intro - 0:00 McLaren messup (reprise) - 02:21 Abu Dhabi WDC scenario - 08:01 Rockstar & Wanker of Qatar - 31:18 Gas or Brake? 40:53 Max's legacy - 01:02:19 Abu Dhabi predictions! - 01:04:11 If you haven’t signed up yet, use bonus code VANKAH and you’ll get up to a $1500 New Player Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Get 20% off your Neuro order at https://neurogum.com/discount/VANKAH or use code VANKAH at checkout! Go to https://www.okxgiveaway.com/mclaren-podcast-vankahhours to get $10 in free Bitcoin and be entered for a chance to go to a U.S. F1 race + a hot lap in a McLaren! Your Holiday wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code VANKAH at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/VANKAH #chubbiespod

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