Formula 1 is back.

In this episode of After the Apex, David and Eric preview the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, the traditional season opener that finally answers the biggest question from the offseason: who actually got it right in testing?

The guys break down the key storylines heading into Melbourne, including expectations for Red Bull, Ferrari’s annual hype cycle, whether Mercedes has truly solved their issues, and if McLaren’s late-season momentum can carry into the new year.

They also run through a rapid-fire set of Over/Under predictions for the weekend — safety cars, podiums, rookie mistakes, and the chaos factor that Albert Park often delivers.

With the first race of the season comes the first real look at the 2026 pecking order, and if Melbourne history tells us anything, it’s that the script can flip quickly.

Testing shows who’s comfortable.