P1 with Matt and Tommy Oscar Piastri: The 2025 Title Contenders
Dec 2, 2025
The hosts dive into Oscar Piastri's thrilling journey as a championship contender, highlighting his remarkable seven wins early in the season. They discuss pivotal moments, including standout drives at Zandvoort and China, and the low points in Baku and Austin. The podcast delves into the rare three-driver title fight, Oscar's rise from an outsider, and the mathematical hurdles he faces in Abu Dhabi. Listeners can expect engaging debates on key moments that could change the championship fate.
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Early-Season Dominance Built A Cushion
- Oscar Piastri surged early with multiple wins and podiums, forcing rivals to reassess him as a genuine title contender.
- His dominant early-season form created a buffer that later eroded during a poor run of races.
Baku As The Turning Point
- Baku stands out as Oscar's catastrophically bad weekend with crashes in qualifying and the race and a jump start.
- Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham agree Baku was likely the pivotal turning point that hurt his title hopes.
Key Races Caused Cumulative Point Losses
- Several single events (Australia retirement, Azerbaijan retirement, Baku) each created significant point swings that cumulatively damaged Oscar's title chances.
- The hosts map how early-season incidents translated into a shrinking lead across the campaign.