There were two factors at play here: the first that the setup of its power unit, and especially its turbo size, was not ideal for the high-altitude races in Mexico and... read more »


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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both suffered minor engine cut-outs throughout the Mexican Grand Prix weekend due to high altitude. read more »
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Ferrari clearly lost form last weekend as the Italian team made compromises to ensure reliability at the high altitude track, leaving Mercedes clear to take the fight to Red... read more »
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'We are getting closer and closer. We have moved forward.' Motorsports Strategy Director James Vowles (JV) joins us this week to review the Mexico Grand Prix in our... read more »
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However the Spaniard was left frustrated by a lack of pace after he drove a lonely race from fifth on the grid to fifth at the flag, finishing 58 seconds behind winner Max... read more »
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At 2285m above sea level, the rarefied air creates a significant challenge in respect of car aerodynamics, cooling requirements and the performance envelope of the power... read more »
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Relative to the Red Bull Racing and Mercedes cars, Ferrari came off third-best during qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as Sainz could only claim fifth for... read more »
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Both Leclerc and team-mate Carlos Sainz have experienced a lack of power at the high-altitude circuit, with some rivals suspecting that the team may have detuned its power... read more »
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We know in Mexico that altitude is a real challenge for all the car's systems, so tomorrow we will try to do our best to maximise the possibilities available to get some... read more »
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The wings in Mexico City are huge - but so are the speeds! Sam Collins takes a look at how low air pressure at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez gives teams a unique opportunity... read more »
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With the 2022 season winding to a close and the majority of teams now fully focused on developments for next year, few are bringing many new parts to races.But there has been a... read more »
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We're set for a high altitude, high octane weekend in Mexico City! The crew have you covered for everything you need to know ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix! For more... read more »
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Formula 1 returns to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez for the 20th round of the 2022 Formula 1 season, as the host of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The track, which is unique due... read more »
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The air density reduction due to the high altitude is one of the biggest challenges of the season. read more »
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Mexico will be, as usual, a challenging race due to the altitude and the peculiarities of the track, so we must be at our very best to avoid making mistakes. We know our cars... read more »
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At a track where historically the Milton Keynes-based operation has shone strongly, it has elected to bring both aerodynamic and cooling tweaks to its RB18.The most visually... read more »
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From high altitude to aggressive kerbs, F1 cars are pushed to the limits in Mexico City. Join Reliability Engineer & Senior Composite Designer, Susie, to discover how the... read more »
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Formula 1 Director of Motorsport Ross Brawn believes last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix highlighted the need for the new-for-2022 technical regulations. The hot conditions,... read more »
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin does not believe Honda had a better power unit package at high altitude at the Mexico City Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed 'better understanding' and not wholesale changes are behind the team's improved high altitude pace at the Mexico... read more »
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Mercedes' run to an unexpected front row lockout at the Mexico City Grand Prix was aided by changes to its Formula 1 engine that have reduced its previous weakness at... read more »
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The German manufacturer had arrived at the Mexico City race concerned that title rival Red Bull would have a significant performance advantage in both power and downforce... read more »
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To lock out the front row here in Mexico is a strong starting point for tomorrow's race, and it also shows the hard work that has gone into adapting our car and power unit... read more »
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For this week's episode of TV Tech Talk, hosts Sam Collins and Craig Scarborough explore the impact of Mexico City's high altitude and how it impacts the F1 cars. See... read more »
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The world champion had arrived in Mexico City well aware that Red Bull would likely have the edge, with its car and engine package having proved so good at the high-altitude... read more »