P1 with Matt and Tommy Reacting to our 2026 driver line-up predictions from 2023
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Dec 29, 2025 Dive into the wild world of F1 predictions as hosts revisit their audacious driver line-up forecasts from 2023 for 2026! They unpack hilarious surprises surrounding Williams and AlphaTauri's shifts, applaud the bold moves by drivers like Liam Lawson, and dissect Audi's strategic entries. Laughter ensues over Haas's unexpected choices and Alpine's missed chances, while McLaren's comeback narrative shines. With a whimsical comparison against other pundits, this nostalgic and insightful review showcases the unpredictable nature of Formula 1!
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Rapid Change Makes Long-Term Picks Risky
- F1 changed dramatically between 2023 and 2026, making long-term lineup predictions very unreliable.
- Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham treat early-season hype as useful but fallible context for forecasting.
Liam Lawson's Wild Breakthrough
- Liam Lawson's rise was completely unexpected in 2023 and involved multiple mid-season swaps.
- Tom and Matt recount Lawson jumping into Red Bull cars, losing and regaining seats in a chaotic sequence.
F2 Titles Aren't Automatic F1 Tickets
- Winning F2 doesn't guarantee an F1 seat; timing and team circumstances matter hugely.
- Both hosts cite Theo Pourchaire as an example of talent blocked by opportunity timing.