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There’s also plenty of focus on the Aussie hope Oscar Piastri - and whether McLaren’s “Papaya Rules” will hold firm in 2026 - before the boys answer listener questions and reveal their predictions for the top three drivers of the season. This special F1 season preview is brought to you by BP, technology partner of the Audi Revolut F1 team, with your chance to win a trip to the Singapore Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.3,"endTime":12.7,"type":"concept","title":"Formula One","url":"/glossary/formula-one","quote":"Well, the Formula One 2026 season is up on us. A new team, a new drive, a new regulations,","canonicalId":"concept:formula-one","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Formula One is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. 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