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Welcome to Coffee Corner Motorsport Full Beans F1 Show . This is the Formula One news podcast that gives you an unbiased look into the world of F1. Featuring me Terry I will be taking you through the up to date news, previews and reviews of everything that's to know about what's happening in the paddock. Here we don't do rumour and gossip we do fact, we don't create the news we report on it in a way that respects all the teams and their fans to talk about the topics that matter to you.
F1 Espresso News Podcast – 2026 Driver Lineups: Confirmed Seats, Predictions, and Politics
Coffee Corner Motorsport Full Beans F1 Show
33 minutes
2 months ago
F1 Espresso News Podcast – 2026 Driver Lineups: Confirmed Seats, Predictions, and Politics
What’s in this episode
The summer break may be quiet, but the 2026 Formula 1 driver market is already shaping the future of the grid. In this week’s F1 Espresso News Podcast, Terry breaks down the confirmed contracts, predictions, and politics behind F1’s next big shuffle. From Ferrari’s Hamilton and Leclerc partnership to Cadillac’s expected Perez and Bottas debut, Red Bull’s uncertain second seat, and Alpine’s dilemma, nothing is off the table.
Topics covered
McLaren’s Norris and Piastri rivalry and title fight
Ferrari’s Hamilton and Leclerc commercial firepower
Red Bull’s second seat headache: Hajar, Lawson, Tsunoda
Mercedes banking on Antonelli and Russell
Cadillac’s Perez and Bottas debut
Alpine’s second seat dilemma with Colapinto
Winners, losers, and predictions for 2026
Chapters
00:00 Intro: Why 2026 matters now
01:26 Confirmed driver contracts
04:03 McLaren dynamics and title pressure
05:55 Ferrari’s Hamilton and Leclerc star power
06:48 Aston Martin and Alonso’s Newey car
07:47 Williams stability and future pressure
08:43 Haas and Audi lineups
09:41 Red Bull’s second seat drama
12:02 Mercedes with Antonelli and Russell
13:54 Cadillac’s Perez and Bottas duo
15:18 Alpine’s second seat dilemma
20:55 Winners and losers of the driver market
22:19 Predictions for 2026 silly season
28:54 Commercialisation, Patreon, and the Shed
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Coffee Corner Motorsport Full Beans F1 Show
Welcome to Coffee Corner Motorsport Full Beans F1 Show . This is the Formula One news podcast that gives you an unbiased look into the world of F1. Featuring me Terry I will be taking you through the up to date news, previews and reviews of everything that's to know about what's happening in the paddock. Here we don't do rumour and gossip we do fact, we don't create the news we report on it in a way that respects all the teams and their fans to talk about the topics that matter to you.