Why Russell’s F1 Mexico GP charge fell apart

In Austin the Mercedes driver had to check his pace to save fuel, and in Mexico he had to do the same to control spiralling brake temperatures, having spent many laps trying to find a way past Carlos Sainz.On both occasions when he was able to push harder once again his tyres wouldn’t respond.In Mexico he finished sixth, having lost out to Lando Norris in the closing laps, while just managing to …Keep reading

Piastri’s F1 Mexico GP compromised by damage from Tsunoda clash

Piastri made contact with Yuki Tsunoda twice during a fraught battle in the second part of the race.On the second clash the AlphaTauri driver was pitched off the road when he tried to pass on the outside at Turn 1. The FIA investigated the incident, but ultimately took no further action.A few laps later Piastri was asked to let Norris by so that the British driver could attack the cars ahead in …Keep reading

Williams explains wild F1 Mexico GP form fluctuations

The Thai-Brit kicked off the event by running second fastest in first practice, lapping only 0.095 seconds shy of pacesetter and eventual race winner Max Verstappen. He then classified only 14th in FP2.In final practice on Saturday morning, Albon again troubled the lead Red Bull. He was 0.07s adrift of Verstappen to finish second, but again fell back to 14th in qualifying before racing to two …Keep reading

Horner: “Outstanding” Ricciardo looked his old self in F1 Mexico GP

Ricciardo managed to find a set-up breakthrough after his first regular grand prix weekend back from his five-race injury lay-off and put the AlphaTauri fourth on the grid for the Mexico City event.He backed that up by running in the top five for the first half of the race, with an unfortunately timed red flag leading to him dropping back to seventh at the finish.The AlphaTauri’s competitiveness …Keep reading