This weekend, Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City, with attention focused on Kimi Antonelli, who is one step away from securing his first world championship. Antonelli achieved his ninth victory at the United States Grand Prix and now leads the Mercedes team with a 123-point advantage over his teammate George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton one more unit behind. To secure the title, Antonelli only needs to finish in ninth place or better in this race.
Additionally, Mercedes could clinch the constructors’ title this weekend, but this will require a much more demanding result. The team has a 133-point advantage over Ferrari and will need to outscore them by 39 points to close the standings.
Another notable name is Sergio Pérez, who will reach his 300th participation in Formula 1 at his home race. A star of this event, Pérez remains one of the most prominent figures in the sport in the country, although his current car will not allow him to compete for top positions.
Schedule for Friday at the GP of Mexico
On Friday, free practice sessions 1 and 2 will take place. Below are the local times for both sessions:
- Friday, October 30 — free practice 1 — 12:30 PM CST
- Friday, October 30 — free practice 2 — 4:00 PM CST
For viewers in the UK, the sessions can be watched via Sky Sports, while in the United States, Apple TV is the main partner for the broadcast.
Weather forecast for Friday
Friday in Mexico City is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, with temperatures ranging between 23 and 25 degrees during free practice 1. In the afternoon, there might be a slight variation in conditions, with temperatures estimated between 24 and 25 degrees for free practice 2, along with the possibility of clouds and brief showers.
Details of the GP of Mexico track
- Track: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Circuit length: 4.304 km
- Number of corners: 17
- Race distance: 71 laps / 305.584 km
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is located over 2,200 meters above sea level, where the more dynamic air creates unusual challenges in cooling, aerodynamics, and power units, despite the circuit’s conventional design.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
