Mexico: TV Program
After a week off, Formula 1 stops in Mexico where Lewis Hamilton could clinch his sixth title. As usual, Motors Inside offers you an overview of the important race data and the complete TV schedule.
Formula 1 arrived in Mexico in 1962 for a race that did not count towards the championship. It wasn’t until the following year that a true Grand Prix was held, won by British driver Jim Clark.
The Mexican Grand Prix was indeed part of the world championship from 1963 to 1970, then from 1986 to 1992, and again starting in 2015, twenty-three years after the last edition won by Nigel Mansell in his Williams-Renault.
The circuit, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, is located over 2000 meters above sea level, which makes this 4.3 km track so unique. It had to be redeveloped to bring the pit lane, garages, and control tower up to standards. The track itself was modified by the famous circuit designer, Hermann Tilke. The spectacular Peralta corner is now split in two, offering a new area of turns.
We also find the famous Stadium, where the track passes through a grandstand offering a superb viewpoint for spectators.
The track is considered relatively fast with an average speed of around 190 km/h. Thanks to the altitude of the circuit and its less dense air, the long pit straight allows for a top speed of up to 360 km/h, one of the fastest of the season.
Even if the altitude could have caused a loss of power for atmospheric engines, this is not the case for turbocharged units. Indeed, thanks to the turbo’s rotational speeds providing more oxygen to the engine, the drivers will be able to enjoy full engine power during the 71 laps.
The fuel consumption per lap remains quite low, hence the less important role of energy recovery on this circuit.
Note that this Mexican weekend could see Lewis Hamilton add a sixth world title to his record. For that, the British driver needs to score 14 more points than his teammate, Valtteri Bottas.
As with every Grand Prix this season, it is the Canal+ group that broadcasts the entire event from Friday’s free practice sessions to Sunday’s race. Please note, this weekend, the broadcast will be exclusively on Canal+ Décalé.
All the sessions and the race are also available on F1 TV, Formula 1’s streaming service, live and on-demand.
The Mexican GP in numbers:
Track length: 4.304 km
Number of race laps: 71
Track record: 1:14.759 (Daniel Ricciardo, 2018)
Record holder for victories: Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Max Verstappen (2), Lotus, McLaren, and Williams (3)
Record holder for pole positions: Jim Clark (4), Lotus (6)
The TV program:
