# Count Those Straight Modes! (2026 Belgian Grand Prix Predictions)

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Podcast: [Going Off Track with Kathryn & Emily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/going-off-track-with-kathryn-emily-6491012)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://going-off-track-with-kathryn-emily.captivate.fm
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## Resource

You get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! And you get a Straight Mode! Everybody gets a Straight Mode at Spa! In today's episode, Kathryn breaks down: -The current stakes in the World Driver's Championship fight between Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and maybe Charles Leclerc? -The news about the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix probably being cancelled for good -How the 5 Straight Modes will impact the race -How the Belgian weather might impact the race weekend -Ferrari's first shot at the new Madring track -Kathryn's probably very inaccurate race predictions -And more! Other Episodes Kathryn Referenced: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix Reaction: https://youtu.be/pWIaFFYHahU?si=BpNSji_lRQ7Kij_2 Red Flag No. 6 - GP Is Leaving Red Bull...In 2028: https://youtu.be/p1QCkdp7FKY?si=NE-tHKMSAbboXJTf Follow Going Off Track: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/going.off.track/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wwpnAMPS6du32PcZGl2vv?si=8e229c627d094632 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-off-track-with-kathryn-emily/id1699138189 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7pLj9uEBtSVTF38skGHqg?sub_confirmation=1

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