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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

Sponsorships: Indeed and Dell XPS 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 Sponsorships: BetterHelp and ChatGPT Guardian Football Weekly and Liquid I.V. Ads 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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