Jumping into a Formula 1 car for a practice session at the 2025 F1 Mexico City GP is a daunting task for any rookie. However, jumping into the championship-contending car of Max Verstappen adds a completely different layer of pressure. Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad experienced just that during his FP1 outing at the 2025…
After a rookie-led FP1 session at the F1 Mexico City GP, the Mercedes duo got back on track for FP2 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. For Kimi Antonelli, it was one of his best Fridays as he topped the timesheets during both sessions. Ultimately he ended up in P2 and P3, respectively, just 0.174 seconds…
The backmarker teams in F1 are tight heading into the Mexico City GP weekend. Ahead of the Mexico City GP, Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley, revealed that the battle could come down to victory for those that make the fewest mistakes. With Sauber only 11 points ahead of Haas, the battle for the top…
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc reflected on a demanding opening day at the F1 Mexico GP Practice, stating a “slidey” Ferrari and tough conditions in the high altitude of Mexico City. Speaking to the media after Friday’s sessions, both drivers shared their impressions of a day that tested tyre management, balance, and adaptability ahead of…
A whopping nine rookie drivers took to the track in FP1 at the F1 Mexico City GP. The only team not to field a rookie driver was Sauber. Due to the low grip nature of the track each year, teams usually take the opportunity to field a rookie in Mexico as part of mandated running…
Haas driver Esteban Ocon is looking to change his form ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP. After a poor qualifying for the United States GP, Ocon started the race on hard tyres — a gamble that did not pay off. The French driver has failed to score points since the F1 Dutch GP. On…
One year on from Ferrari’s last win in F1 with Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc has discussed the biggest challenges that the team will face during the Mexico City GP. With P2 in the Constructors’ Championship still up for grabs, Ferrari need to score every point they can to make it back to back second place…
Franco Colapinto discused the events of Austin ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP. The Argentine driver joined F1 last year replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams in 2024. He has never had a full year contract but signed on as a reserved driver for Alpine this year. He quickly replaced Jack Doohan after the Miami…
Alex Albon remained optimistic on the performance of the FW47 ahead of the F1 Mexico City GP, with no upgrades to the car since before the summer break. High altitudes at the F1 Mexico City GP With the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sitting roughly 2,000 metres above sea level, the air is slightly thinner, which impacts…
Pierre Gasly and Alpine are “trying to stick together as a team” before the F1 Mexico City GP following a team orders debacle in Austin. Alpine F1 driver, Pierre Gasly, is looking to move past the team order controversy that unfolded in Austin. During the final laps of the US Grand Prix, teammate Franco Colapinto…
