Pre-season testing has delivered serious drama.

In today's episode we break down the hype around Scuderia Ferrari and the unusual rear-wing design getting everyone talking, while things look far less convincing for Aston Martin.

There’s also a lively debate over the ruling that Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team would have until August to fix their engine if it’s deemed illegal — a decision that splits the room and gets surprisingly heated.

Elsewhere, we discuss the challenges teams are facing with sustainable fuels, why newcomers Audi have impressed, the safe but steady start from Cadillac, and why Alpine F1 Team could be shaping up as the best of the midfield.

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Ireland’s most successful Formula 1 driver, John Watson, joins the show to relive his greatest racing stories — from his incredible Detroit ’82 victory charge to life inside McLaren.

Watson shares candid memories of racing alongside legends like Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, while reflecting on the brilliance of Ayrton Senna, James Hunt, and Nigel Mansell.

A masterclass in F1 history from Ireland’s greatest ever driver — packed with paddock stories, rivalries, and iconic moments.

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Preseason testing in Bahrain is done — and the 2026 F1 season is already throwing up surprises 👀

We break down reliability concerns 🔧, driver reactions to the new regulations, and what the early data is telling us about Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, Aston Martin, Alpine — plus Cadillac’s headline-grabbing debut 🇺🇸🔥

Who looks quick? ⚡

Who looks nervous? 😬

And who might already be in trouble? 🚨

Plus:

• Engine headaches and performance whispers 🔊
• The best (and worst) liveries on the grid 🎨
• Ranking British drivers 🇬🇧
• Our favourite chaos merchants in F1 🌀
• And a fun dive into the youngest race winners in history 🏆

Insightful, opinionated, and occasionally unhinged — everything you need to make sense of Bahrain testing before lights out 🏁

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