P1 with Matt and Tommy Our reaction to the Aston Martin F1 car launch
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Feb 9, 2026 They relive a chaotic Aston Martin launch full of stream failures, muted audio and frozen replays. They laugh about Adrian Newey’s echoing mic moment and a producer gaffe that stole the show. They debate how much of the real car was hidden and dissect the livery’s neon accents versus plain show styling. They weigh Alonso’s chances and worry over Honda partnership and data limits.
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Launch Stream Meltdown
- Matt and Tom watched the Aston Martin launch which suffered repeated stream failures and audio issues.
- They described it as hilarious and unforgettable despite being a PR disaster for Aston Martin.
Echoes, Replays And Memes
- The stream repeatedly froze and replayed the same moments, including Laurence Stroll's speech and a fist bump between drivers.
- They laughed at Adrian Newey's extremely echoey microphone moment as the standout meme of the launch.
Livery Not Technical Reveal
- The car shown was a showpiece livery reveal and not the real 2026-spec race car.
- Matt and Tom agree Adrian Newey hid technical details and the images are mainly cosmetic.