P1 with Matt and Tommy Reaction to Qatar GP Sprint Qualifying
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Nov 28, 2025 Matt and Tom dive into the thrilling results of the Qatar sprint qualifying. They analyze Oscar Piastri's surprising pole position and discuss the impact of championship rivals like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Incidents between competitors add drama, while Yuki Tsunoda's potential for an F1 comeback sparks debate. Aston Martin's competitiveness and Williams' unexpected performance also steal the spotlight. The hosts reflect on the intense stakes of the sprint, leaving listeners eager for the next race.
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Hamilton's Confidence Crisis
- Lewis Hamilton is having his worst season and visibly lacks confidence in the car this year.
- Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham agree the issues are clear and season-long, not a one-off dip.
Dirty Air As Mind Games
- Max Verstappen used calculated dirty-air tactics to unsettle Lando Norris but avoided a penalty.
- Tom and Matt see it as mind games enabled by extreme sensitivity to following cars.
Hadjar's Deleted Lap Rant
- Hadjar delivered multiple purple middle sectors but lost his lap to a track-limits deletion and radio-ranted about it.
- Tom likened Hadjar's radio rant style to early Yuki Tsunoda outbursts when frustrated.