The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway, and the Australian Grand Prix delivered plenty to talk about. In this episode, we break down George Russell’s dominant win and Mercedes’ massive 1-2 finish with rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Charles Leclerc salvaged a podium for Ferrari after a race that left many wondering: did Ferrari actually have a shot at the win?

We analyze the biggest storylines from the race, including how the new 2026 regulations affected strategy and race starts, whether any early concerns are emerging with the new rules, and what the results mean for the Constructors’ battle. We also give our one-word reactions, rank the top three moments of the race, and debate the biggest winner and loser among the teams after Melbourne. Finally, we hand out our picks for the best drive and worst drive of the weekend, breaking down who impressed and who had a race to forget.

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