Venue & Race Info
Circuit: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico
Length: 4.304 km (2.674 miles)
Race Distance: 71 laps (305.354 km / 189.738 miles)
Unique Feature: At 2,240m (7,350 ft) above sea level, it’s the highest-altitude track on the F1 calendar, reducing engine power and downforce.
Iconic Section: The Foro Sol Stadium, where cars pass through a baseball stadium packed with fans, creating one of the most electric atmospheres in motorsport.
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Warm and sunny, highs around 26°C (79°F) with light winds.
Track Impact: Thin air reduces drag but also cooling efficiency, stressing engines and brakes. Tire degradation is moderate, but long straights demand careful energy deployment.
Driver Matchups
Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris (McLaren): Teammates locked in a title fight, both chasing their first championship. Team strategy will be under the microscope.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs McLaren duo: Verstappen has won here four times and thrives at altitude, making him the most dangerous challenger.
Ferrari (Leclerc & Sainz): Quick in qualifying but inconsistent in race pace; Sainz carries a five-place grid penalty after contact in Austin.
Mercedes (Russell & Antonelli): Still outside the title picture but capable of podium disruption.
Race History
First Held: 1963
Most Wins: Max Verstappen (4)
2024 Winner: Max Verstappen, dominating from pole.
Notable: The Mexican GP often produces strategic battles due to tire wear and DRS effectiveness on the long main straight.
Recent Driver Form
Oscar Piastri: Points leader but margin shrinking; consistent podiums.
Lando Norris: Strong qualifying form, but needs race-day execution.
Max Verstappen: Surging late in the season, cutting into McLaren’s lead with multiple wins in the last four races.
Charles Leclerc: Flashes of speed but plagued by reliability.
Sergio Pérez: Home race, but under pressure after a difficult season.
Race Prediction
Projected Podium: 1. Verstappen, 2. Piastri, 3. Norris
Why: Verstappen’s mastery of high-altitude conditions gives him the edge, but McLaren’s pace ensures a close fight. Expect Ferrari to challenge early but fade, while Mercedes lurks for opportunistic points.
DRIVER ODDS
Lando Norris – 225
Charles Leclerc + 450
Max Verstappen + 550
Lewis Hamilton + 900
George Russell + 2500
Oscar Piastri + 4000
Andrea Kimi Antonelli + 8000
Isack Hadjar + 15000
Yuki Tsunoda + 30000
Oliver Bearman + 30000
Esteban Ocon + 40000
Carlos Sainz + 40000
Nico Hulkenberg + 50000
Liam Lawson + 50000
Fernando Alonso + 50000
Gabriel Bortoleto + 60000
Alexander Albon + 60000
Pierre Gasly + 70000
Lance Stroll + 70000
Franco Colapinto + 80000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 25, 2025
