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Episode 4: Quinto Sol, November 1

Excuse me, I'm enjoying my burrito... mmm... Burger Breath on pole, Gnocchi one good finish from the title. Back after the last bite.
Twenty-two cars at Quinto Sol. Burger Breath on pole, Teapot beside him, pianist third, Gnocchi fourth, Olie Bole fifth, Crumpet sixth.
Burger Breath leads into Turn 1, and the pianist cuts across, off the track, and steals the lead. Burger Breath is not happy, and the stewards will have a look.
Olie Bole plays the long game. Harder tyre, patient, follows the pianist into the pits, and comes out in front. That is the race, right there.
Then a heavy one at Turn 1. Suspension failure, the race is stopped, and everyone gets a free look at the order again.
Restart order: Olie Bole first, pianist second, Burger Breath third, Gnocchi fourth. Twenty-five laps left, and Gnocchi only needs a top-nine finish to take the title.
A late safety car bunches them all up again. Final stint, Burger Breath chasing Olie Bole, Gnocchi holding third, with nothing to gain by risking it all.
On the podium this evening: the new champion, with two champions at his sides. Twelve championships on that podium tonight. Olie Bole takes the race, Burger Breath second, and Gnocchi third — and third is enough for the crown.
Nothing left to stir after such a display. Stirring Thepot, signing off, after the last bite, under the Mayan sun.