r.i.p. MOM, pre season predictions & 2026 season signings

About this episode

In the final episode of season 3, the host discusses the latest signings for the 2026 season in Formula 2 and F1 Academy, along with pre-season predictions.

LINK TO THE GOOGLE FORM TO BE THE SECOND HOST: https://forms.gle/swcwkfCVeAUvwjxc7The last episode of season 3 already, wthelly?! Let’s chat about the newest 2026 signings in Formula 2 and F1 Academy and the 2026 F1 Academy race calendar. I also finally discuss Arvid Lindblad being on the grid next season and Helmut Marco finally retiring. MOM (Manual Override Mode) is gone before it was even here and last but not least let’s open my pre season predictions written on 13 February 2025. Spoiler alert: they’re diabolical. Get settled for once last time, grab a snack and a drink and enjoy this final episode!🎧✨

People in this episode

Host: mare braet

Topics covered

• 2026 season signings
• Formula 2
• F1 Academy
• pre season predictions
• motorsport news

Keywords

• 2026 season
• Formula 2
• F1 Academy
• pre season predictions
• Arvid Lindblad
• Helmut Marco
• motorsport

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Formula 2, F1 Academy

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