SID warm-up lap: Four key points for the race in Mexico

Formula 1 is back in North America, this weekend it's the turn of Mexico. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez has been on the calendar since 2015 and always provides spectacular races. Here are the four key points for the Mexico race:

The track

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is a 4.304 kilometre long circuit that was built in 1959. It is located at an altitude of 2,285 metres above sea level, which makes the air thinner and reduces the downforce of the cars, making them more difficult to drive. The circuit is a mix of high-speed straights and slow corners. The most famous corner is the Peraltada, a 180-degree corner that is taken at high speed.

The teams

Red Bull are the favourites going into the Mexico race. The team has won the last five races and Max Verstappen is in a strong position to win his second world championship. Ferrari is Red Bull’s closest challenger and Charles Leclerc will be hoping to close the gap to Verstappen in the championship standings. Mercedes has been struggling for form this season but will be hoping to get back into the mix in Mexico.

The drivers

Max Verstappen is the form driver in Formula 1 at the moment. The Dutchman has won seven races this season and is on course to win his second world championship. Charles Leclerc is Verstappen’s closest challenger and will be hoping to close the gap to Verstappen in the championship standings. Sergio Perez is the home favourite and will be looking to get his first win of the season in front of his home crowd.

The race

The Mexico race is always a spectacular one and this year’s race is likely to be no different. The race is likely to be won by Max Verstappen but Ferrari and Mercedes will be hoping to challenge Red Bull. Sergio Perez will be looking to get his first win of the season in front of his home crowd.

Conclusion

The Mexico race is one of the most popular races on the Formula 1 calendar and it is always a spectacular one. The race is likely to be won by Max Verstappen but Ferrari and Mercedes will be hoping to challenge Red Bull. Sergio Perez will be looking to get his first win of the season in front of his home crowd.