With the first race of the 2022 season right around the corner, it's time for us to make our first race predictions of the season, after we try to figure out who came out of testing on top, who still has work to do and we dig in to how and why Mercedes have all but abandoned sidepods. Plus, Magnussen rejoins the grid, F1 testing opportunities for Indycar drivers and your questions from the inbox.

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Back of the Grid is a Formula 1 podcast hosted by 3 passionate F1 fans. Tom King, Chris Evans & Stu Greenwood discuss the weekly goings on of the sport, review and preview races and offer their thoughts up on all the talking points. New episodes released each Tuesday during the season!

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