F1 enters a new frontier | 2026 Season & Australian Grand Prix Preview

Описание: Welcome to the very first episode of Pit Lane Torque — your brand new Formula One podcast for the 2026 season! 🏁

With a brand-new era of F1 underway, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the season opener in Australia 🇦🇺. From controversial new engine regulations to rookie debuts, calendar shake-ups, and early predictions — there’s plenty to get stuck into.

Join Richard Garnett, Abby Nicholson and Daniel Moxon as they dive into:
The impact of the new hybrid engine regulations ⚡
Driver reactions — including strong opinions from Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton & Lando Norris
The arrival of British rookie Arvid Lindblad
Calendar changes, including Madrid’s debut and Spa going rotational
Cadillac’s entry into Formula One with Bottas & Perez
Pre-season testing insights — who’s looking strong and who’s struggling 👀
Off-track drama, relationships & headlines
Our predictions for the Australian Grand Prix and the 2026 title 🏆
Plus, could we really see Kim Kardashian in the F1 paddock this year?! 👀

🎙️ Whether you're a lifelong F1 fan or new to the sport, Pit Lane Torque brings you insight, debate, and a bit of fun every week.

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TIMECODES:

00:00 Intros
00:29 Welcome to Pit Lane Torque + panel intro
01:46 New F1 engine regulations explained
03:41 Driver reactions & early concerns
04:36 Start procedure changes
05:32 Why F1 changed the engines
06:25 Strategy & battery management impact
07:22 Naomi Schiff on Verstappen comments
09:18 Rookie spotlight: Arvid Lindblad
11:01 Red Bull junior system pressure
13:57 2026 calendar changes (Madrid, Spa, Barcelona)
16:42 Overtake mode replaces DRS
17:53 Are F1 changes about entertainment?
19:19 F1 personalities & star power
20:48 Testing insights: who looks strong?
22:14 Aston Martin struggles explained
23:10 Bernie Collins on Aston Martin issues
25:26 Cadillac joins Formula One
26:54 Global issues & race calendar risks
29:10 Contingency plans for cancelled races
30:09 Off-track drama & relationships 👀
31:52 Race & championship predictions
33:43 Outro

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