About this episode

The episode discusses the chaotic start of the 2026 F1 season in Australia, highlighting George Russell's win and Mercedes' performance, along with rookie surprises and upcoming races.

The 2026 F1 season kicked off with chaos in Australia, so we’re breaking it all down. We talk about George Russell’s win and Mercedes’ big 1-2, rookie surprises, crashes, and everything that made the first race of the season wild. We also preview the Chinese Grand Prix sprint weekend, share some fun facts about the Shanghai track, and give our thoughts on the latest season of Drive to Survive.

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