{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"2026 F1 Predictions! | The Car Podcast #68","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2026-f1-predictions-the-car-podcast-68","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ab67440913aff5a4615e97/e/695409a944fae3e802df8d0a/media.mp3","description":"Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we have a lovely long episode for you all – with a great mix of topics. We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro⁠(00:06) Highlights of 2025 - Best things you did in a car (25:28) Is the badge always really worth it? i.e. 560 SEC vs 500 SEC(47:30) Rear of the year award - your favourite back of a car (58:00) F1 - 2026 predictions (1:13:11) New year’s car resolutions for 2026 (1:21:18) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:30:07) Music Hosted on Acast. 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