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Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2024 heats up title race

The 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix will take place from October 25 to 27 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a thrilling event in the Formula 1 calendar.

Por: Alejandro Carrillo October 23, 2024

Mexico City Grand Prix 2024 / Photo via Formula 1

With only five races left in the season, the Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 holds extra importance for teams and drivers vying for critical points in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. The 71-lap race on the 2.67-mile track promises high-intensity competition, especially as the fight for the championship is tighter than in recent years.

Unlike the 2022 and 2023 seasons where Red Bull and Max Verstappen dominated, 2024 has seen increased competition from McLaren and Ferrari. McLaren leads the Constructors’ Championship with a 40-point advantage over Red Bull, showcasing their resurgence in form.

Meanwhile, Verstappen maintains his lead in the Drivers’ Championship, holding a 57-point cushion over McLaren’s Lando Norris. However, this season’s competitive landscape means that nothing is guaranteed, and every race, including the Mexico City GP, could have major implications for the final standings.

Ferrari remains a key player in the title race, especially in the Constructors’ Championship, where they are only eight points behind Red Bull. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari’s top driver, currently sits in third place with 275 points, trailing Norris by just 22 points.

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Despite Verstappen’s commanding lead, Leclerc and Norris still have a shot at the title if they can outperform Verstappen in the remaining races. Verstappen’s consistency, even when not winning races, is his biggest strength, often securing second or third place finishes, making it hard for his competitors to close the gap.

In terms of Constructors’ standings, Ferrari has a better chance of overtaking Red Bull. If Ferrari’s drivers, Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, can replicate their strong performances, like their one-two finish in the United States Grand Prix, they could edge closer to the top of the leaderboard. For Red Bull, securing points from both Verstappen and Sergio “Checo” Pérez will be crucial in holding off Ferrari’s challenge.

Unfortunately, Mercedes has struggled with car reliability and performance issues throughout the season, eliminating their chances of competing for either the Drivers’ or Constructors’ titles this year. However, in the middle of the team standings, Williams, Haas, and Aston Martin are locked in fierce competition to improve their rankings before the season’s end. Haas, in particular, has seen improvements thanks to recent car upgrades, which have boosted their performance.

The home hero

A key storyline for the Mexico City GP is the performance of local hero Sergio “Checo” Pérez. Despite a challenging season where he has only scored 47 points in the last 13 races, Pérez will have the full support of his home crowd. While winning may be a tall order given his recent form, the Mexican driver will be determined to deliver a strong performance in front of his fans.

The 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix will be one of the last opportunities for drivers and teams to secure crucial points, making it a pivotal race in the 2024 Formula 1 season.

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