Verstappen soars Sky high - 2022 Mexico GP Review

Max Verstappen soared Sky high in the 2022 Mexico Grand Prix. So much so that he & Red Bull Racing decided to 'boycott' one of the most-famous official broadcasters of the sport.

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In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal discuss tyre strategies - because that's what kept us all on the edge of our seats (well, mostly) through the 71-lap race. After all, strategy is what cost Mercedes a race win & gave Daniel Ricciardo the opportunity to showcase some of his missing performances.

But what about Ferrari? They didn't have the pace to showcase any strategy masterclass (or mistakes!). And finally, what can be said about Fernando Alonso's ill-luck. Tune in!

(Season 2022, Episode 66)

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# Inside Line F1 Podcast: Mexican GP Review

**Max Verstappen's Dominance Continues**

* Max Verstappen secured his 14th win of the season, breaking the record for most wins in a single Formula One season.
* Verstappen's victory also gave Red Bull Racing the Constructors' Championship.
* Ferrari had a disappointing weekend, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finishing 5th and 6th respectively.

**Mercedes' Strategy Mishap**

* Mercedes misjudged the tire strategy, costing them a potential race win.
* Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both started on medium tires and switched to hard tires, but the hard tires did not perform as expected.
* Daniel Ricciardo, on the other hand, made the most of the soft tires, moving from 12th to 7th position.

**Fernando Alonso's Unfortunate Retirement**

* Fernando Alonso retired from the race due to an engine issue, costing him valuable points in the Drivers' Championship.
* Alonso has now lost over 50 points due to DNFs and technical issues this season.

**Key Takeaways**

* Red Bull Racing is in a dominant position, with Verstappen leading the Drivers' Championship and the team securing the Constructors' Championship.
* Mercedes needs to improve its strategy and tire management if it wants to challenge Red Bull.
* Ferrari is struggling to keep up with Red Bull and Mercedes, and needs to find a solution to its performance issues.
* Alonso's retirement is a major setback in his bid to finish in the top three of the Drivers' Championship.

**Moment of the Race**

* Kunal Shah's moment of the race was the Mexican-themed Formula One theme song played at the start of the race.
* Shah also appreciated Checo Perez's gesture of asking the crowd to stop booing Lewis Hamilton.

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