P1 with Matt and Tommy Qatar GP Driver Ratings
Dec 1, 2025
Matt and Tom dive into driver ratings from the Qatar Grand Prix, revealing their controversial opinions. They analyze standout performances from Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz, while also critiquing Lewis Hamilton's struggles. The hosts discuss penalties and missed opportunities for drivers like Nico Hülkenberg and Isaac Hadjar. A strong spotlight shines on Max Verstappen's recovery and Yuki Tsunoda's sprint success. With passionate debates and strategic insights, they wrap up by previewing upcoming races and championship stakes.
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Ratings Reveal Context Not Just Results
- Driver ratings provoke debate and reveal performance context beyond raw results.
- Matt and Tom frame grades by weekend expectations, incidents, and qualifying impact.
Penalties Kill Points Opportunities
- Gabrielle Bortoleto's weekend shows penalties and qualifying ruin scoring opportunities.
- Both hosts gave him a 5, emphasising underwhelming form rather than disaster.
Racing Incidents Can Merit Sympathy
- Nico Hülkenberg was taken out in a racing incident while running in the points.
- Hosts judge the move as reasonable overtaking for Qatar and grade him sympathetically.