Ted's Mexico Podbook: with added base!
Summary
Ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli is set to clinch the championship despite missing media duties due to a virus, while George Russell explains his struggles with the new car setup and tire pressures. The episode also covers driver market news, including Sergio Perez extending his contract with Cadillac, and features commentary on Red Bull's recovery from Austin, McLaren's difficult car, and Fernando Alonso’s criticism of Alex Albon.
Topics discussed
Carvana advertisement
Introduction and Mexico City hotel setting
Kimi Antonelli's virus and media day absence
Championship math and points needed
George Russell explains pace deficit to Antonelli
Track surface changes and power unit energy management
Tyre pressures and Russell's cooling struggles
Valtteri Bottas illness and Cadillac news
Sergio Perez contract extension with Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas future and Cadillac driver options
Checo Perez show run with F1 movie car
Ferrari turbo concerns and Lewis Hamilton's silence
Rookie tests and team participation details
Red Bull issues in Austin and Max Verstappen's outlook
McLaren vs Red Bull constructors' championship battle
Williams driver decision: Lawson vs Tzolov
Oliver Bearman contract negotiations with Haas
Fernando Alonso's comments on Alex Albon
Weekend schedule and sign-off
Sky Sports app promotion and Carvana ad
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