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Telecomms money more than oil and gas. PEMEX is the state owned oil and gas company; Telmex is the formerly state-owned telecomms company sold in the 90s to Checo’s big supporter, Carlos Slim (who now owns the NY Times, Sears, and $50 billion worth of etceteras). Escuderia Telmex still lists Checo as one of their drivers, and earlier this year they started a joint academy programme with Ferrari. Edited for clarity.
Good on him, he’s had a rollercoaster year. He’ll doubtless want to prove himself against the full field, but he’ll need a better car... hopefully with a red bull on the livery.
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Regardless of result today and the monumental clusterfuck by Mercedes, Russell performed this weekend well above what anyone could have expected of him.
Yes it's a fast car, but its a completely different car and he's had barely any time to get used to it. We've seen drivers in the past change teams from one season to another and still be moaning about getting used to the team, balance of the car, etc. 4/5 races into the season.
To jump in and perform the way he did all weekend is outrageously impressive. So, is Russell rather special? Is Bottas just a bit pony? Bit of both?
Surely Pérez has to get a drive next year; not only is he quick and demonstrated today that he can take an opportunity when it presents itself, doesn't he also bring a decent chunk of Mexican petrodollars with him? Although covid undoubtedly hit PEMEX hard so they might not be so willing and able to piss money away.
Final note: if anyone had that podium with the bookies, drinks on you!