P1 with Matt and Tommy

Chinese GP Driver Ratings

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Mar 17, 2026
They run through controversial driver ratings from the Chinese GP sprint weekend. Discussions cover dramatic starts, collisions and reliability dramas that reshaped results. Several surprise performances and recovery drives earn praise while DNS and mechanical woes derail others. The segment closes with a clear standout topping the ratings and how the standings have shifted.
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INSIGHT

DNS Forces Neutral Grading Unless Sprint Shines

  • DNS (Did Not Start) occurrences affect grading baseline; hosts default to mid scores for DNS unless sprint performance warranted otherwise.
  • They gave Alex Albon and others a 5/10 when DNS or technical failures prevented main race participation.
INSIGHT

Hamilton Back To Podium Form At Ferrari

  • Lewis Hamilton returned to form with his first Ferrari podium and strong wheel-to-wheel battles with Leclerc.
  • Hosts gave Hamilton 9/10, noting improved qualifying and racecraft compared to last year.
ANECDOTE

Girlfriend Roasts Tommy While Dog Bath Is On

  • Matt shares a personal moment where his girlfriend mocked Tommy's prediction by praising Matt's pick for Hamilton.
  • He was mid-bathing his dog Bruno when she joked about Tommy's audacity, which made him smile.
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