About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Formula 1 season and introduces the new podcast home.

Go to the F1 Nation podcast feed to hear our first episode of 2026. Christian Hewgill and Lawrence Barretto talk through all you need to know ahead of the new season

People in this episode

Host: Christian Hewgill

Guest: Lawrence Barretto

Topics covered

• Formula 1
• new season
• podcast
• sports
• automotive

Keywords

• F1
• Formula 1
• podcast
• 2026 season
• Christian Hewgill
• Lawrence Barretto

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: F1 Nation

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