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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Feb 26, 2026 • 33min
Our honest thoughts on Drive to Survive: Season 8
They debate the season’s tone shift toward team principals and whether that hurt the driver focus. They argue over standout and weak episodes, from an intense Vegas disqualification to a misframed Hülkenberg story. They discuss Zac Brown’s prominence, Lando and Piastri’s portrayals, missing voices like Leclerc, and the loss of intimate behind-the-scenes access. They finish by weighing the show’s value to F1.
Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
Predicting the 2026 F1 Championship: 10th to 1st
Fast-paced predictions of where top F1 drivers will land in 2026. Heated debates over Hamilton, Verstappen and Russell’s title chances. Deep dives into rising talents like Antonelli and Hadjar and questions about Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull strength. Bold calls on midfield movers such as Sainz, Gasly and Norris.
Feb 23, 2026 • 32min
Predicting the 2026 F1 Championship: 22nd to 11th
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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Feb 20, 2026 • 31min
F1 Testing 2026 – Second Test, Day 3
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.
Feb 19, 2026 • 24min
F1 Testing 2026 – Second Test, Day 2
Ferrari’s blistering pace and a bizarre rear wing that flips on the straights take center stage. Practice starts look explosively effective and could reshape race strategy. Reliability woes haunt several teams while others quietly rack up mileage. Engineering debates swirl over whether radical ideas are worth the risk.
Feb 18, 2026 • 32min
F1 Testing 2026 – Second Test, Day 1
Discussion of Day One at the Bahrain F1 test, focusing on team mileage and surprising running orders. Heated debate over engine compression rules and a looming FIA vote. Concerns about provisional sustainable fuel delays for several teams. Messy practice starts, new start indicators and tactical start strategies get plenty of attention.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 37min
F1 Testing 2026 – First Test, Day 3
Tense paddock debates about the new 2026 regulations and drivers openly worrying they could harm racing. Mercedes posts strong times amid mystery about true pace. Battery management, energy-based overtakes and ten-second grid charging spark concerns about Formula identity and race starts. Talk of formation lap charging, broadcast displays for battery info, and whether governance favours innovation over pure racing.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 22min
F1 Testing 2026 – First Test, Day 2
Leclerc tops testing while surprising reliability problems pop up across multiple teams. Debate over whether Ferrari’s pace signals real form or a testing mirage. Discussion of battery management and new driving techniques shaping driver influence. Concerns that Aston Martin may mirror past McLaren struggles. Praise for Haas’s strong showing and Alpine’s innovative rear wing design.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 24min
F1 Testing 2026 – First Test, Day 1
Cars are finally back on track under the new 2026 rules. Quick takes on surprise top times and why testing clocks can mislead. Debate over Mercedes messaging and whether teams are hiding engine pace. Concerns about Audi and Aston Martin reliability and mileage. Conversation about the new engine noise and how battery deployment rules could confuse fans.
Feb 11, 2026 • 40min
Ranking the 2026 F1 liveries
They rank the 2026 F1 liveries, debating renders versus how cars look on track. Ferrari’s white accents and Cadillac’s chrome-to-white change spark heated reactions. Heated takes on Haas, Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren focus on color choices, execution and nostalgia. Fan votes and final rankings finish the show.
