The Bloke and A Bird Show Episode 183

Yes, we’re late again - late race, late show, sorry….Before we get to F1 there’s shock news from IndyCar as word came out that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Productions were now part of the Roger Penske Automotive Empire.The Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team has announced their 2020 driver lineup and despite assurances that James Hinchcliff would have a drive with the team - Hinch is not part of their driver lineup, and neither is Marcus Ericsson.Antonio Giovinazzi will get a second year with Alfa-Romeo Racing alongside Kimi Raikkonen.Why yes, Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel race Max Verstappen differently than any other driver on the grid.The FIA is going to take a closer look at where Tecpro barriers are installed in Mexico City.As expected - it’s not smooth sailing for the latest venue that the Miami Grand Prix has been proposed for.The 2021 Technical, Sporting and Financial regulations have finally been released - and there’s a lot to digest.Fernando Alonso is trying to digest the new rules too…Racing Point is getting a new factory.Pete Bonnington is back at the track.Red Bull wrote a letter - and the conspiracy theorists are saying that’s the reason that Ferrari was so slow this weekend.Petrobras will not be on the McLarens for the Brazilian Grand PrixAnd no - Rich Energy will not be sponsoring McLaren no matter what William Storey says.