Barcelona GP Preview 2026

Brandon and Alex previewed the Barcelona Grand Prix, breaking down what to expect at Circuit de Catalunya with the 2026 regulations. The track is known for magnifying car strengths and weaknesses, making it a true test of which teams have the best overall package heading into the European season.They discussed the latest news including Hadjar being cleared of a red flag infringement after photo evidence showed Red Bull didn't change any components, and the ongoing Gasly penalty appeal situation with Alpine successfully progressing to a full hearing after F1's official timing system was found to be inaccurate.The hosts also broke down the latest Aduo concession details, explaining how the extra development hours and cost cap increases are distributed based on how far behind each manufacturer is trailing the benchmark. Mercedes sits just under 3% behind, while other manufacturers remain unclear.They went through their predictions for pole position, podium finishes, fastest lap, pit lane starters and finishers, plus discussed whether anyone can challenge Antonelli's dominant championship lead of 66 points over Hamilton.Next Episode: Barcelona Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Barcelona predictions!