P1 with Matt and Tommy
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Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham are two diehard F1 fans, here to bring you all the latest news, reaction, predictions and opinions from the best sport in the world. From every Ferrari strategy blunder to spicy off-track controversies, we’ll be in your ears keeping you up to speed - so join us, the world's biggest F1 podcast for the 2025 season!For extended episodes, ad-free listening, Discord membership and early access to tickets and merch, sign up to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/mattp1tommy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 45min
Japanese GP Driver Ratings
They wrap up a five-week driver ratings run by grading standout and struggling performances. Topics include controversial safety car incidents, clever energy and tyre management, smart defensive driving, missed strategy chances from Audi and Mercedes, and an almost flawless weekend from one young frontrunner. A mix of recovery drives, qualifying shocks and risky starts keeps the verdicts lively.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 55min
Japanese GP Race Review
A breakdown of Suzuka’s chaotic race weekend, from a frightening high‑G crash and safety worries to rule changes shaping overtakes. Sparked debate over whether McLaren and Ferrari can topple Mercedes. Close defensive drives and midfield fireworks get praise. Winners and losers are picked and predictions are revisited with playful broadcast moments sprinkled throughout.
Mar 28, 2026 • 38min
Reaction to Japanese GP qualifying
A lively breakdown of Suzuka qualifying chaos and puzzling pace spreads. They dig into Bearman’s strange exit and software or deployment quirks muddying lap times. Surprise Q2 elimination shocks as one top contender struggles with an undrivable upgrade. Discussions cover Mercedes momentum, Antonelli’s rise, McLaren reliability doubts, and why Ferrari faded in the final runs.
Mar 27, 2026 • 22min
Reaction to Japanese GP practice
Discussion of FIA’s tweak to qualifying battery usage and whether it fixes super-clipping. Recap of FP1 incidents, a surprise driver substitution, and a light take on the situation. Highlights of FP2 pace with Piastri and McLaren pushing back. Debates over Ferrari’s soft-tyre struggles versus a hidden Mercedes advantage. Analysis of Red Bull’s midfield problems and Audi reliability notes.
Mar 25, 2026 • 31min
Our 2026 Japanese GP predictions
They set the Suzuka raceweek scene and debate special Japan-themed liveries. They unpack an Audi leadership shakeup and Aston Martin rumours. Controversial Nürburgring disqualification gets a recap. Bold predictions fly for pole, podiums and race winner, plus randomiser picks for retirements and family top-three forecasts.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 55min
Chinese GP Driver Ratings
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.
Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 5min
Chinese GP race review
A lively rundown of wheel-to-wheel action and standout overtakes from the Chinese Grand Prix. Emotional celebration of Kimi Antonelli's first win and discussions on his title potential. Tactical talk on Mercedes' youth management and Hamilton's strong form at Ferrari. Deep dives into regulation quirks, DNS and reliability woes, and surprising midfield performers shaking up the order.
Mar 14, 2026 • 30min
Reaction to Chinese GP qualifying
A lively rundown of Chinese GP qualifying drama, from Mercedes car troubles to a surprise one-two. Tight midfield margins and five-thousandth gaps get highlighted. Debate over Ferrari tactics, team orders and first-lap dynamics. Rumours swirl about Max Verstappen’s future and whether retirement or a team switch could follow Red Bull struggles.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 33min
Reaction to Chinese GP sprint race
A lively breakdown of the Chinese GP sprint and whether the new rules actually create exciting overtakes. Debate over dirty air, battery deployment and how starts now decide battles. Midfield surprises and standout drives from Lawson and Beirne get praise. Tense moments include Leclerc’s restart error, Antonelli’s poor starts and Verstappen’s setup struggles.
Mar 13, 2026 • 39min
Reaction to Chinese GP sprint qualifying
They vent about the chaotic sprint qualifying and question whether the spectacle of qualifying has been lost. They call out frozen speed graphics and hidden telemetry that frustrate viewer trust. They debate where driver skill ends and battery deployment begins. They pick apart team performances, from McLaren gains to Red Bull’s sudden drop and midfield compactness.
