What To Watch For in the Mexico City Grand Prix

Lando Norris starts on pole for the Mexican Grand Prix, poised to capitalize on Oscar Piastri's P8 (starting P7 due to Carlos Sainz's penalty) and potentially seize the championship lead. The long 830-meter run to Turn 1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez promises an intense opening, with slipstream effects and potential for multi-car battles. Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton starting second and third, are showing strong pace and present a significant threat, aiming for their first win of the season. Despite a five-place grid penalty for a previous incident, Carlos Sainz demonstrated impressive speed, qualifying seventh before dropping to 12th, and will be one to watch. The high altitude also adds a unique cooling challenge, impacting race strategy and close-quarters racing.