P1 with Matt and Tommy Dutch GP Driver Ratings
Sep 2, 2025
Amidst a whirlwind of safety cars, the hosts tackle the challenging task of rating F1 drivers from the Dutch GP. They celebrate Isaac Hadjar's perfect score and explore the performances of rising stars like Oli Behrman and Esteban Ocon. The debate heats up over Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll's contrasting fates, while George Russell's strategic prowess shines through despite car damage. With humor and lively discussions, they emphasize the complexities of driver evaluation and the thrill of F1 racing, setting the stage for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.
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Chaos Makes Ratings Subjective
- Driver ratings become much harder to judge when races have multiple safety cars and chaotic incidents.
- Hosts weigh luck, strategy and pure driver execution differently in those scenarios.
Bortoleto's Weekend Turned By Misfortune
- Gabriel Bortoleto qualified well but dropped to the back after a clutch issue and contact at the start.
- He later gambled by staying out under a late safety car but tyre age cost him places.
Start Quality Can Outweigh Qualifying
- Alex Albon produced a brilliant opening lap and climbed from poor qualifying to P5 largely on merit.
- The hosts still penalise poor qualifying when awarding top scores despite an excellent race.