P1 with Matt and Tommy F1 Testing 2026 – Second Test, Day 3
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Feb 20, 2026 They celebrate testing finishing and Ferrari topping the timesheets. Debate whether Max Verstappen might step away soon and how valuable he is to the sport. Worry over Aston Martin’s dire reliability and whether they can recover. Pick contenders for best of the rest, with praise for Haas, Audi and Cadillac progress. Tease unpredictability under the new rules and the season ahead.
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Ferrari's Testing Pace Sparks Cautious Optimism
- Ferrari dominated testing and Matt Gallagher believes it signals genuine championship potential.
- Tom Bellingham urges caution, noting testing hype has misled before and other teams may be hiding pace.
Ferrari's Start Advantage May Be Time-Limited
- Ferrari's strong starts stem from a turbo and PU design that aids launches off the line.
- Hosts expect the advantage to be largest early as other teams learn new start procedures.
Max Unlikely To Quit After Testing Complaints
- Max Verstappen has voiced frustration with regulations but likely won't retire this year.
- The hosts expect him to race on, probably through his Red Bull contract and possibly until around age 30.