Mexican Grand Prix: the prospects for the race
While Mercedes thought they were out of the race, here are the two Black Arrows on the front line? However, they will need to be able to stay ahead...
Because yes, German cars have taken the upper hand in qualifying. But let’s remember that pole position is not always an advantage in Mexico: it takes about 800 meters to reach the first turn.
In other words, the Red Bulls, lying in wait, will be able to gleefully take advantage of the slipstream to try to gain the upper hand over rival machines. Max Verstappen had already pulled off the trick on Sebastian Vettel (and Lewis Hamilton) in 2017.
So after all, why not try again and offer the audience a great showdown?
Beware of outsiders.
The fights between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have not always been calm. The two men have already come into contact, so a similar scenario can be expected in Mexico.
Who is behind the Mercedes-Red Bull quartet? Our Frenchman, Pierre Gasly!
The Normand intends to closely monitor the events at the forefront. He is the linchpin of AlphaTauri for this Grand Prix, knowing that the two Alpines have crashed badly (both eliminated in Q1)…
One never knows, it will be necessary to be prepared with a good dose of opportunism in case a door opens in front.
Also watch out for McLaren and Ferrari, which could well stand out thanks to slipstreaming at the start.
Sergio Pérez’s big day?
He is at home, the crowd chants his name every time he passes in the stadium…just for the ovation that it would generate, we would find ourselves wanting Checo to win at home.
Only if the racing conditions allow it, of course.
If the Mexican ends up ahead of another driver than his teammate, then it will be up to him to seize his chance! Otherwise, let’s expect a “let Max pass for the championship,” not necessarily unjustified.
All these prospects will need to be confirmed at 8pm!
