P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Can Mercedes mount another challenge for the victory at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix? – a race that has been won by Max Verstappen on four previous occasions.
Mercedes had a strong showing at the United States Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing just two seconds behind race winner Verstappen. Despite Hamilton’s later disqualification, it was a positive afternoon for Mercedes, with their new floor showing promise for next year. A better strategy and pit stops could have given Hamilton his first victory since 2021. Mercedes hopes for a similar performance in Mexico, where they were competitive last year. However, Verstappen is the favorite to win, and Sergio Perez is under pressure to secure second place in the championship for Red Bull. The battle for last place in the constructor’s championship is heating up, with AlphaTauri gaining crucial points. The final races will determine the allocation of millions of dollars in prize money. Several teams will field rookie drivers in Mexico, as required by F1’s rules.
Source: Crash
