Last Updated on October 29, 2023 2:40 am by Gambyl Nation Editorial Team
The 2023 Formula 1 season is entering its final stretch, and as we prepare for the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix, scheduled for October 29, the anticipation is palpable. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, named after Mexico’s famous racing brothers, will host this high-octane event again.
For the second consecutive week, the drivers will take to the track to try to score as many points as possible to help their teams climb positions in the Constructors’ World Championship. Likewise, we must also point out that, after what happened in Austin last week, everything seems to indicate that Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez will take second place in the Drivers’ World Championship.
Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified after finishing the Austin GP by the Formula 1 stewards. According to the report, both drivers’ cars did not comply with technical regulations, so they were disqualified.
Now, all the drivers fighting for the runner-up position in the world championship arrive at this final stretch of the season with the firm conviction of having a good performance.
The Circuit: Hermanos Rodriguez
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is widely known for its difficult layout and high altitude. In addition, it has been a staple on the Formula 1 calendar since 1963.
The circuit has a length of 4.304 kilometers, located more than 2,200 meters above sea level, offering a unique challenge to drivers and their teams. Similarly, it should be mentioned that the scarcity of air at this altitude means that the cars have less downforce, which makes driving more difficult and puts more emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency.
On the other hand, the power units also have to work harder due to the lower air density. As a result, this makes the Mexican Grand Prix a true test of a team’s technical prowess.
Finally, the most emblematic section of the circuit, the Foro Sol stadium, is a sight to behold. This baseball stadium-turned-racing track, filled with passionate Mexican fans, creates an unmatched atmosphere on the F1 calendar.
Mexican Grand Prix 2023 – Preview – Info – Betting Odds
When:
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Betting Odds:
Verstappen, Max -310
Hamilton, Lewis +830
Perez, Sergio +870
Norris, Lando +1625
Russell, George +1950
Leclerc, Charles +2700
Sainz Jr, Carlos +3300
Piastri, Oscar +3300
Alonso, Fernando +5200
Ocón, Esteban +22000
Gasly, Pierre +22000
Stroll, Lance +34000
Albon, Alexander +50000
Bottas, Valtteri +55000
Tsunoda, Yuki +55000
Hulkenberg, Niko +75000
Ricciardo, Daniel +80000
Magnussen, Kevin +85000
Zhou, Guanyu +100000
Sargeant, Logan +100000
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Checo will try to obtain the runner-up position in the championship
In front of his fans, he will try to keep his second place in the World Championship, and for that, he’ll have to fight for the first place.
Perez will count on the support of his fans. The Mexican driver of the Red Bull team arrives at this Grand Prix to keep his second place and finish second overall. He no longer has options to win the World Championship, but Lewis Hamilton, the 7 time World Champion, is his closest competitor, behind him by 39 points.
As a result, Checo will have to perform well and score as many points as possible in the last races to secure second place in the world championship.
Finally, the Mexican driver moved up to the ninth position in the history of Formula 1 in Austin.
Betting Picks
The 1.2 km long straight at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will favor teams with powerful power units, which could shake up qualifying. Tire strategy will also play a crucial role in the race’s outcome. Pirelli has selected the different compounds for the weekend.
Teams will have to carefully manage their tires, especially considering the circuit’s high-speed sections and heavy braking zones.
The table is set for Max Verstappen to take his 51st career victory in Formula 1. However, the rest of the podium positions will be extremely hotly contested.
After the leap in quality of Mercedes in the last races, it makes us think that Lewis Hamilton will fight for the victory, but, in the end, he will take second place. Finally, to repeat the podium for the third consecutive year, we expect Sergio “Checo” Perez to finish in third place.
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