Melbourne is here — F1 2026 starts now. And once that green flag drops, the speculation ends.

In this episode of The Ground Effect F1 Podcast, we preview the Australian Grand Prix and break down what to watch in the season opener: early pecking order clues, qualifying importance, reliability question marks, and the pressure on Oscar Piastri racing at home. Plus, we lock in our podium picks and throw out a few spicy predictions.

Hit play, then tell us: who wins in Melbourne?

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