The 2026 Formula 1 season kicked off with its season opener in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix, which played host to a brand new set of regulations, new teams, new and old faces joining the grid and a dominant Mercedes weekend that made us feel like it was 2014 all over again!!

With some teams experiencing teething problems and Max Verstappen displaying another comeback drive for the ages, it was the 2026 pre season favourites Mercedes that showcased why this set of regulations are setting this season up for a potential Mercedes dominance.

The guys give their thoughts on some of the hot talking points and give their breakdown and analysis on this weekends Grand Prix.

📊 Top 3:

Grand Prix

🥇 George Russell (Mercedes)

🥈 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

🥉 Charles LeClerc (Ferrari)

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🎙️ Watch the full recap for all the key moments, driver reactions, and how this result shakes up the 2026 title fight!

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