Why this was Cadillac’s greatest decision! (F1 2026 predictions) | Claire Williams

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Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas could be Cadillac’s greatest decision… heres why!

Claire Williams is the former Team Principal at Williams, a Drive to Survive analyst, and one of the most respected voices in Formula One. In this episode with Dr. Kristen Holmes, she goes inside the biggest recent shake-up of F1: the 2026 rule changes that could flip the grid. Claire reveals what teams are really facing behind the scenes, whether Max Verstappen could actually walk away, what to expect at the Australian Grand Prix, and her ultimate pick for which driver will take the title. If you want the inside scoop on this season from someone who’s lived on the pit wall, this is the episode you can’t miss.

00:00 Introduction
02:04 Why Formula One Regulation Changes Are So Hard to Get Right
05:53 How the New Generation of F1 Drivers is Transforming the Sport
10:28 The Biggest Surprises from Preseason Testing
13:17 Will Max Verstappen Retire After the 2026 Season?
16:59 Why Mercedes and Ferrari Had the Early Edge in Bahrain
20:31 How Cadillac Developed a Modern F1 Car in Just Months
25:48 The Best Decision Cadillac Made for Their First Year on the Grid
28:50 What to Expect From Williams in 2026
31:26 Did F1 Teams Reveal Their Full Strength in Testing?
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34:37 The Challenge of Managing Two Drivers in One F1 Team
37:10 Team Orders vs. Letting Drivers Race: What’s Better?
44:29 Managing an F1 Team Through the Toughest Times
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52:05 Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Struggles and if He Can Rebound this Season
58:26 George Russell: The F1 Driver and Person Behind the Wheel
01:00:47 Claire Williams’ Predictions for the 2026 F1 Driver & Constructor Championships
01:03:13 Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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