Reaction to Spanish GP qualifying
Sep 12, 2026 · 41m
Summary
Matt and Tommy analyze the qualifying session at the Madrid Grand Prix, highlighting Lando Norris's surprise pole position and Kimi Antonelli's strong second-place finish. They discuss the struggles of Oscar Piastri and George Russell, the consistent midfield performance of Audi, and the impact of engine upgrades on Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton. The hosts also cover Ollie Bearman's crash in FP3 and Lance Stroll's record-breaking lap, while promoting their upcoming P1 Live tour dates.
Topics discussed
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Welcome to P1 Podcast and Live Show Dates
Q1 Qualifying: Ocon Crash and Stroll's Record
Q2 Qualifying: Colapinto's Save and Audi Consistency
Q3 Qualifying: Gasly's Disappointment and Midfield Battle
Lando Norris's Pole Position Performance
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Race Strategy: Tires, Pit Lane, and F2/F3
Max Verstappen's P3 Qualifying Result
Oscar Piastri's Struggles vs Lando Norris
Ferrari Qualifying: Leclerc's Engine Spec Issue
Ferrari Upgrades and Power Unit Differences
George Russell's P6 and Antonelli's Dominance
Championship Math: Norris vs Antonelli Gap
Final Thoughts on Turn 1 and Watch Along Promo
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