P1 with Matt and Tommy Reaction to Singapore GP qualifying
Oct 4, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a surprising pole position and an ongoing rivalry where Max Verstappen pledges war, leaving everyone on edge. The hosts scrutinize Q1 incidents and Alpine's struggles, before diving into the slow investigations of yellow flag infringements. Lewis Hamilton gets cleared on a pit exit scare, while surprises abound with disappointing showings from Stroll and impressive laps from rookies. Conjecture about Russell's contract and how Verstappen will handle the race's opening lap adds excitement, capped off by concerns over Ferrari's challenges.
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McLaren's Singapore Struggle
- Qualifying produced an unexpected grid with Verstappen ahead of McLarens but still two tenths behind Russell.
- The hosts note surprise that McLaren, usually strong at Singapore, looked off the pace this weekend.
Gasly's Tough Season At Alpine
- Matt sympathised with Pierre Gasly and Alpine's season, calling it 'absolutely diabolical'.
- They framed Gasly's commitment to Alpine as a tough situation amid a painful year for the team.
Alpine Facing A Multi-Year Rebuild
- Alpine appear to be in a 'tools down' phase, focusing on next year's recovery with Mercedes power in 2026.
- The hosts expect 2026 to be the target for meaningful improvement rather than fixes this season.