# AUS GP CHAOS HAS BEGUN | Our 2026 Predictions + Special Guest Ben Hebbard

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Podcast: [Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paddock-43-an-f1-podcast-6446708)
Published: 2026-03-03T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

It’s officially Australian Grand Prix week and Melbourne is already in full chaos mode 🇦🇺🏁 We’re recording this episode right in the thick of it, running between events, track walks and last-minute prep and bringing you everything we’re expecting from the biggest week this 2026 season has to bring!! We’re joined by special guest Ben Hebbard to break down our bold predictions, where we'll be, what to expect adn what , and how we think the weekend will unfold at the season-opening AusGP. From championship expectations to Melbourne madness, we’re setting the tone for the week ahead, and trust us, it’s already wild. Strap in. Aus GP week has officially begun 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-limits. ✅ F1 Lifestyle & Behind-the-Scenes – From team principals to race engineers, we break it all down. ✅ Hot Takes & Debate Segments – lets get controversial 🎙️ Hosted by Elle & Pat – Two Diehard F1 Fans Who Tell It Like It Is! Unlike other F1 podcasts, we bring the energy, the humour, and the unfiltered takes—just like chatting F1 with your best mates. 📌 New episodes EVERY WEEK covering:🏆 Post-Race Analysis – Breaking down every Grand Prix from lights out to chequered flag.🔥 Pre-Race Hype & Predictions – Who’s looking strong, who’s struggling, and which storylines to watch. 🚨 Off-Track F1 News – Transfers, contracts, team politics, FIA rule changes—noth…

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