AUS GP CHAOS HAS BEGUN | Our 2026 Predictions + Special Guest Ben Hebbard

About this episode

The episode discusses the chaos of the Australian Grand Prix week and features predictions for the 2026 season with guest Ben Hebbard.

It’s officially Australian Grand Prix week and Melbourne is already in full chaos mode 🇦🇺🏁 We’re recording this episode right in the thick of it, running between events, track walks and last-minute prep and bringing you everything we’re expecting from the biggest week this 2026 season has to bring!! We’re joined by special guest Ben Hebbard to break down our bold predictions, where we'll be, what to expect adn what , and how we think the weekend will unfold at the season-opening AusGP. From championship expectations to Melbourne madness, we’re setting the tone for the week ahead, and trust us, it’s already wild. Strap in. Aus GP week has officially begun 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-limits. ✅ F1 Lifestyle & Behind-the-Scenes – From team…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eleanor Baillieu, Patricia Valeri-Mellior

Guest: Ben Hebbard

Topics covered

• Australian Grand Prix
• F1 predictions
• race analysis
• F1 drama
• Melbourne chaos

Keywords

• Australian Grand Prix
• F1 predictions
• Ben Hebbard
• Melbourne
• 2026 season
• race analysis
• F1 drama

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Melbourne

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