Rick and Matt discuss whether the late virtual safety car was necessary in Mexico, as Max missed out on second place to Charles Leclerc.

The pair review all the drama from Mexico City, and Matt shares some exclusive insight from Max’s manager Raymond Vermeulen on his future at Red Bull.

Also in this episode:

• Will the pressure of being top unsettle Lando Norris?
• Liam Lawson’s stewards near-miss
• Ollie Bearman’s impressive record finish
• Matt shares an update on McLaren V Red Bull “tape-gate”

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