19:38
Best conditions in Mexico – yet
Hardly any clouds in the sky, the Mexican sun is shining on the asphalt at around 23 degrees Celsius. This is how the panorama looks at 12:30 p.m. local time. However, there could still be showers in the course of the afternoon, the probability of rain for the second free practice session is 60 percent.
19:30
Still some questions open
A few questions are still open ahead of the weekend in Mexico. Will Sergio Pérez finally achieve the long-awaited home win in Mexico? Can Mercedes still win this season? After all, Lewis Hamilton was able to win here in 2016 and 2019. Today’s training sessions should provide initial insights into the teams’ level of performance.
19:22
The world champions are set
Both Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship and his team Red Bull Racing in the constructors’ championship have already secured their titles. Of course, the double success in Austin was dedicated to the recently deceased team boss Dietrich Mateschitz. “Winning was all we could do for him,” said Verstappen, visibly touched.
19:15
Permanent guest in Mexico
Formula 1 has been back in Mexico since 2015. And it will remain so for a while! With the track in the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the contract was extended by three years until 2025 during the week. “The race attracts a large number of passionate fans every year and the atmosphere is incredible and I know everyone will be delighted by this news,” said F1 boss Stefano Domenicali.
Warm welcome!
Just a week after the Grand Prix weekend in the USA, Formula 1 is now stopping off in Mexico. The 1st training starts at 8:00 p.m.!