P1 with Matt and Tommy Predicting the 2026 F1 Championship: 22nd to 11th
Feb 23, 2026
They debate who will occupy places 22 to 11 in the 2026 F1 standings, swapping picks for struggling Cadillacs, Aston Martin concerns, and Audi reliability. Rookie volatility and surprising recoveries at Williams and Haas spark lively back-and-forths. The pair highlight tight calls around Colapinto, Bortoleto, Lawson and Albon and tease their top-ten predictions coming next.
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Regulation Shift Makes 2026 Extremely Unpredictable
- The hosts treat the 2026 season as a major unknown because of a big regulation shift affecting team pecking order.
- Matt and Tom repeatedly change predictions, highlighting testing ambiguity and the challenge of ranking teams without clear performance data.
Cadillac Expected To Struggle At The Back
- Cadillac (Perez and Bottas) are predicted to be the slowest team with a likely battle for last place and few or no points.
- Matt favours Bottas finishing ahead; Tom thinks Perez might snag better results in chaotic races despite weak machinery.
Aston Martin Facing A Potentially Dire Start
- Aston Martin looks fragile at the start, with both hosts predicting low finishes for Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.
- They cite disastrous pre-season testing, possible reliability issues, and a need for major in-season recovery to avoid a terrible year.