Altitude & Mexican Wave - 2022 Mexican GP Preview

Apart from Sergio Perez & the Mexican Formula 1 fans - there's a lot to look forward to this weekend. Audi-Sauber's most-recent announcement, the Alpine-FIA protest, a carry forward from the last race in COTA - and a Mexican Wave, perhaps?

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If Sergio Perez wins, it will be the most-epic Mexican Grand Prix ever! Will Mexico declare a national holiday!? And of course, we don't think Max Verstappen will gift a win to Checo; but stranger things have happened before. Remember Spain?

And then the usual - Alpine vs. Mclaren, Aston Martin vs. Alfa Romeo + the few others in the Drivers' Championship. Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 65)

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**Inside Line F1 Podcast: Mexican GP Preview**

- Hosts: Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

**Topics Discussed:**

1. **Checo Perez's Potential Win:**
- Could Mexico declare a national holiday if Sergio Perez wins?
- Will Max Verstappen gift a win to Checo?


2. **Other Race Contenders:**
- Alpine vs. McLaren
- Aston Martin vs. Alfa Romeo
- Other drivers in the Drivers' Championship


3. **Audi-Sauber Deal:**
- Audi's 50% stake purchase in Sauber
- Significance for Sauber and Formula One


4. **FP1 New Drivers:**
- Liam Lawson for Toro Rosso
- Pietro Fittipaldi for Haas
- Jack Doohan, son of Mick Doohan


5. **Stats Preview by F1 Stats Guru:**
- Altitude impact on aerodynamics and engine performance
- Only three drivers have won in Mexico since its return
- 10 different pole sitters in the last 10 races
- Pole sitters have not won or even reached the podium since 2017


6. **Race Predictions:**
- Soumil: Carlos Sainz Jr. for pole position and potential win
- Kunal: Max Verstappen likely to win, dismisses the idea of him gifting the win to Perez


7. **Watchalong with Peter Windsor:**
- Free access to watchalong session on Paytm Insider
- Interactive Q&A with Peter Windsor and hosts


8. **FIA Alpine Hearing:**
- Discussion on the potential landmark judgment
- Fernando Alonso's comments on the matter


9. **George Russell's Performance:**
- Outqualified by Lewis Hamilton in recent races
- Lando Norris's comments on Russell's change in demeanor
- Russell's desire for his first Formula One win


10. **Carlos Sainz's Struggles:**
- Completing two laps in the last couple of races
- Mexico City's unique challenges, including altitude and thin air


11. **Mexican GP Atmosphere:**
- Day of the Dead celebrations
- Vibrant fan base and unique traditions


12. **Conclusion:**
- Excitement for the Mexican Grand Prix and the various storylines to follow

# Inside Line F1 Podcast: Episode 65

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## Introduction

* The upcoming Mexican Grand Prix promises to be an exciting event, particularly for Sergio Perez and his Mexican fans.
* Apart from the race itself, there are several other developments to look forward to, including Audi-Sauber's recent announcement, the Alpine-FIA protest carried forward from the previous race in COTA, and the possibility of a Mexican Wave.

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## Peter Windsor's Race Watchalong Sessions

* The podcast hosts invite listeners to join their live race watchalong sessions with award-winning journalist and former team manager (Williams & Ferrari), Peter Windsor.
* During these sessions, viewers can engage with Peter and the hosts to discuss various race-related topics, enhancing their real-time race viewing experience.
* To access these sessions, listeners can obtain a free pass through the link provided in the podcast description.

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## Sergio Perez's Potential Victory and Its Significance

* If Sergio Perez wins the Mexican Grand Prix, it would be a historic moment for Mexico, potentially leading to a national holiday being declared.
* While it's unlikely that Max Verstappen would intentionally gift a win to Perez, there have been instances in the past where unexpected outcomes have occurred, such as in Spain.

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## Other Contests to Watch

* In addition to the main event, there are several other battles to watch out for in the Drivers' Championship, including:
* Alpine vs. McLaren
* Aston Martin vs. Alfa Romeo
* Other teams vying for positions in the championship standings

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## Conclusion

* The Mexican Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable race with various storylines to follow.
* Listeners are encouraged to tune in and enjoy the race, and to subscribe to the Inside Line F1 podcast for future episodes.
* They can also register for the Live Race Watch Along with Peter Windsor for the Brazilian GP through the link provided in the episode description.