Get ready for the 2024 Mexican GP with all the essential timings for practice, qualifying, and the highly anticipated race day.
The 2024 Mexican GP offers Verstappen a chance at a fourth consecutive victory on this high-altitude, challenging circuit.
The 20th race of the 2024 F1 season brings the top category to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexican Grand Prix. Just a week after the Sprint weekend in Austin, drivers will have 30 more minutes of track time than usual.
This is because Pirelli will provide a range of 2025 tires for testing and feedback to address any issues. FP2 will last 90 minutes instead of 60, with the final 30 minutes dedicated to a specific program designed by the Italian manufacturer’s engineers.
The strategy is expected to involve a single stop, unless there’s a red flag interruption like last year. Max Verstappen arrives as the three-time reigning champion, having been undefeated at this circuit since 2021 and winning five of the last six editions.
Broadcasting note: the race will be available for free this weekend, as the Canal+ group will air it on C8. Anthony Drevet and Franck Montagny will provide commentary.
The track:
The Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit presents a unique challenge for drivers and their cars. Situated more than 2200 meters above sea level, no other track on the calendar reaches such altitude.
The three DRS zones from previous editions will return, located on the main straight, after Turn 3, and between Turns 11 and 12, just before entering the stadium.
The thinner air results in less drag, leading to higher top speeds. The track also features the famous Foro Sol (Turns 13-15), where the track passes through a grandstand, offering spectators a fantastic viewpoint.
T1 – A heavy braking zone at the end of the long straight. The irregular use of the track can result in a slippery surface, especially in wet conditions.
T3 – A strong exit is crucial before tackling the short straight of over 600 meters, about seven seconds of acceleration.
T4 – Another heavy braking zone. With entry speeds around 95 km/h, rear stability is key.
T7 – The start of a smooth sequence where drivers will prefer to manage throttle input rather than use the brakes. Similar to Suzuka’s Esses, this section is negotiated between 120 and 240 km/h.
T12 – Named Peraltada and later Mansell after the famous duel between Gerhard Berger and Nigel Mansell in 1990, the final corner was once a banked curve taken at nearly 300 km/h. It is now a winding complex tackled at an average of 130 km/h.
T13/15 – Located within the stadium, this section features the slowest corner on the track (65 km/h) and tricky curbs.
T16/1 – Thanks to the altitude of the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit (2200 meters) and the thinner air providing less downforce, the long pit straight sees the fastest top speeds of the year. With reduced drag, cars will exceed 360 km/h.
Current form
On a track vastly different from Austin and at the highest altitude of the season, combined with a weekend featuring several hours of preparation, the competitive order will likely differ from what it was in Texas.
Ferrari’s advantage in tire management should be less evident on a track that is not particularly demanding on the rubber. However, with cars running maximum downforce, efficiency will play a crucial role.
McLaren could regain its status as the benchmark with its versatile car, provided the updates introduced in Austin are less of a puzzle than they were last weekend.
Ferrari should still have solid race pace, while Red Bull and Mercedes remain harder to assess until the weekend gets underway. Behind them, the battles between Haas and RB F1, as well as between Williams and Alpine, will be interesting to follow.
Mexican Grand Prix schedule
For the second of three consecutive weeks, F1 races on the American continent, meaning evening schedules for viewers in France. Friday’s session will end at 1:30 am, while Saturday’s qualifying will take place at 11:00 pm, French time. The race will be held on Sunday at 9:00 pm, French time.
| Date | Session | Time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 25 | Free Practice 1 | 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Free Practice 2 | 12:00 am – 1:30 am | |
| Saturday, October 26 | Free Practice 3 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Qualifying | 11:00 pm – 12:00 am | |
| Sunday, October 27 | Race | 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Winners of the Mexican Grand Prix
| Year | Circuit | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Mexico | Jim Clark | Lotus-Climax |
| 1964 | Mexico | Dan Gurney | Brabham-Climax |
| 1965 | Mexico | Richie Ginther | Honda |
| 1966 | Mexico | John Surtees | Cooper-Maserati |
| 1967 | Mexico | Jim Clark | Lotus-Ford |
| 1968 | Mexico | Graham Hill | Lotus-Ford |
| 1969 | Mexico | Denny Hulme | McLaren-Ford |
| 1970 | Mexico | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari |
| 1986 | Mexico | Gerhard Berger | Benetton-BMW |
| 1987 | Mexico | Nigel Mansell | Williams-Honda |
| 1988 | Mexico | Alain Prost | McLaren-Honda |
| 1989 | Mexico | Ayrton Senna | McLaren-Honda |
| 1990 | Mexico | Alain Prost | Ferrari |
| 1991 | Mexico | Riccardo Patrese | Williams-Renault |
| 1992 | Mexico | Nigel Mansell | Williams-Renault |
| 2015 | Mexico | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Mexico | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Mexico | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-TAG Heuer |
| 2018 | Mexico | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-TAG Heuer |
| 2019 | Mexico | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Mexico | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda |
| 2022 | Mexico | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda |
| 2023 | Mexico | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda |
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