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Why F1's new regulations make the Mexican GP an even bigger challenge

F1 Haber 30.10.2026 12:59

Why F1's new regulations make the Mexican GP an even bigger challenge

At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar. This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways.Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico ...Keep reading