P1 with Matt and Tommy Reaction to Las Vegas GP practice
Nov 21, 2025
Practice in Las Vegas was a chaotic mix of errors, with manhole covers throwing off drivers' attempts to set solid times. Matt and Tom discussed struggles with tyre temps and braking, along with the dangers of cold conditions affecting performance. Red flags interrupted FP2, leaving the session devoid of significant action. They debated the competitiveness of Ferrari and Mercedes, and the implications of Oscar Piastri's performance on the title race. Listeners got insights on drainage risks and expectations for future sessions.
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Cold Tyres And Tricky Braking Defined FP1
- Las Vegas practice sessions saw many driver mistakes caused by cold tyres and tricky braking points.
- Wide runoffs reduced consequences, so drivers often bailed out instead of crashing into walls.
Red Flags Skewed FP2 Order
- FP2 was heavily interrupted by two red flags caused by a suspected drain/manhole cover issue during critical hot-lap windows.
- The timing wrecked representative fast running, making FP2 times unreliable for predicting pace.
Recalling The 2023 Drain Cover Near-Miss
- Matt recalled the 2023 near-miss with a loose drain cover and how it prompted stronger scrutiny.
- He praised marshals for being cautious and intervening quickly to avoid a repeat catastrophe.