All To Drive For! 2026 F1 Season Preview

James Hinchcliffe, Jolyon Palmer and Tom Clarkson look ahead to the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, the Australian Grand Prix. Are Mercedes favourites? Are fast-starting Ferrari title contenders? How will McLaren’s teammate battle develop now Lando Norris is reigning champion? Can Max Verstappen put Red Bull in the mix? There are so many questions at the start of a new era of racing. Hinch, Jolyon and TC debate it all. Plus, how will Williams and Alpine perform? Can Aston Martin recover after a difficult winter? Is 2026 a big chance for Haas? Which of the new teams – Audi or Cadillac – will have a stronger season? And the team make their pre-season predictions: who will win in Melbourne, and who will be the 2026 F1 World Champion? F1 Nation and F1 Explains have teamed up for 2026 Scroll down to find Christian Hewgill + Lawrence Barretto explaining all you need to know about the new F1 season This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/F1NATION Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/nation Indeed: get a £100 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/f1nation

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This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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