The 2026 Formula 1 season has officially begun — and Melbourne wasted no time delivering chaos.

Kevin, Aswathy and Nisha break down the biggest moments from the season opener, from wild overtakes to strategy calls already raising eyebrows across the paddock.

Then we head straight to Shanghai for the first Sprint weekend of the year. We revisit the madness of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, a good day for Papaya and a rollercoaster for Red.

Plus, we take you on a cinematic hot lap of the Shanghai International Circuit, talk tire strategy and weather, and explain one of the new technical terms of the 2026 era — Super Clipping.

This episode will get you up to speed before lights out in China.

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