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A New Dawn for F1 — Australia Tests the 2026 Era | S3E4

In this episode I take a first look at the new era of Formula 1 as the 2026 regulations make their debut at the Australian Grand Prix.

The new cars have brought a completely different dynamic to the sport, and Australia may have already lifted the sandbags from Mercedes, showing why George Russell is already being talked about as a championship favorite.

But it is not all one-sided. Scuderia Ferrari showed promising pace in Australia and could still be in the fight if development heads in the right direction.

I break down the early pros and cons of these new regulations and what this “new…

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