P1 with Matt and Tommy Reaction to Dutch GP practice (featuring a special guest!)
Aug 29, 2025
Katy Fairman, Young Journalist of the Year from Motorsport UK, joins to share her insights on an electrifying practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix. She and Tommy dive into the chaotic moments, highlighting spins and the tricky Zandvoort circuit. They discuss the rising stars like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and how their competitive spirit is shaping McLaren's future. Katy shares amusing pit lane anecdotes while reflecting on how precise driver performances are crucial on such a mistake-punishing track.
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Zandvoort’s Punishing Nature
- Zandvoort punishes tiny errors and often produces more incidents than other tracks.
- Wind, banking and tight limits amplify mistakes, especially after a summer break.
Past High-Profile Zandvoort Incidents
- Katy and Tommy recalled past Zandvoort incidents like Ricciardo breaking his hand and Piastri spinning off.
- They used those examples to show the circuit’s historical tendency to punish drivers.
Small Errors, Big Consequences
- A small error at Zandvoort often means being beached in gravel with heavy damage.
- Kimi Antonelli’s FP1 off illustrates how tiny mistakes can derail a weekend quickly.