P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over the Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren machines in Mexico.
The Mexico City GP is considered particularly treacherous due to the high rarefaction of the air at 2240m above sea level. This leads to a 30% reduction in heat exchange for power units, putting more stress on the turbo. Teams have adopted large cooling louvres to increase heat exchange without sacrificing much aerodynamic performance. Ferrari’s new bodywork features large louvres for better heat extraction. Red Bull’s adapted bodywork faced turbo issues during practice due to increased stress. McLaren introduced a new floor design for improved downforce, with expectations of significant performance gains.
