Missed Apex Formula 1 Podcast Mexico F1 GP Race Preview 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Hosts dive into the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, exploring the thrilling title race dynamics with just five races remaining. They analyze Max Verstappen's chances to clinch the championship and McLaren's recent struggles. The conversation shifts to team orders, rookie driver strategies, and the unique challenges posed by Mexico City's high altitude. Speculation runs wild regarding potential race winners and intriguing tactics like 'Tape Gate'. Plus, a discussion on the FIA's recent data security concerns adds a layer of intrigue to the conversation.
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How McLaren Lost Momentum
- McLaren's internal handling and engineering choices contributed to their reduced late-season performance and opened the door for Max Verstappen.
- Verstappen's emergence shows a top driver can capitalize when rivals' development stalls or missteps occur.
Driver Skill Can Offset Early Car Flaws
- Verstappen demonstrates value by extracting performance from a suboptimal car and staying close until upgrades worked.
- A world-class driver can negate much of a car's earlier-week deficiencies once development pays off.
The Importance Of Development Cadence
- Development timing matters: Red Bull's late-season upgrades rapidly changed competitiveness while McLaren struggled to correlate tools and parts.
- Volume of parts Red Bull brought signaled a sustained development push not matched by others.