The most important facts & stats ahead of Mexico City

As F1 reaches Mexico City, the championship battle at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez intensifies. Oscar Piastri holds a narrow lead, but a resurgent Max Verstappen, dominant in Austin, has slashed the deficit to 40 points, eyeing a fifth consecutive title. McLaren asserts the championship "is in our hands." The high-altitude circuit poses unique challenges: low grip and significant tyre graining. Pirelli’s C2, C4, and C5 compounds demand strategic tyre management. Mercedes and Ferrari continue their fierce fight for second in the Constructors', while the tight midfield sees Racing Bulls leading, and Alpine faces scrutiny after Franco Colapinto defied a team order in the U.S. Grand Prix.