McLaren has lodged a right of review protest concerning Lando Norris's penalty from the United States Grand Prix. This protest focuses on the five-second time penalty Norris received for passing Max Verstappen off the track on lap 52. McLaren must provide significant new evidence to the stewards by 2:30 PM local time on October 25; otherwise, the penalty will remain, keeping Verstappen in third and Norris in fourth. The team faces a tough challenge, as similar protests in the past have often been rejected.
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The Mexico City Grand Prix poses unique challenges due to its high altitude of 2,285 meters, as it affects car aerodynamics and engine cooling. The circuit, which is known for its passionate fans, spans 4.304 km and features 71 laps, with a focus on downforce and tire grip. Teams like Ferrari and McLaren could excel with their effective aerodynamics, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen has a strong track record here. As teams fine-tune their setups, the race is set to deliver an exciting and competitive atmosphere.
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Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that a return to Mercedes is a potential option for 2025. He wants to stay a race driver and is working with Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto, who is considering Bottas and younger drivers like Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto. Sauber has not announced Nico Hulkenberg's teammate yet because Binotto is looking into the contracts of these young drivers. Bottas is exploring all options, including going back to Mercedes, while he waits for Binotto's decision by mid-November.
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New hotshot rookie Franco Colapinto was the real deal after the race in Austin, as the crowd went wild for him. The Argentinian racer has been making waves in the F1 world for some time now, and there’s no doubt he has skyrocketed in popularity. He was so pumped and genuinely excited about what was happening.
Guenther Steiner, the former principal of the Haas F1 Team and a familiar face from the Netflix series Drive to Survive, shares his journey to Formula 1. He talks about how he moved up the ranks while managing various F1 teams. He also discusses his relationship with Gene Haas following his departure from the Haas F1 Team.
