The battle into Turn 1, and Perez and Piastri looking to fight back – What To Watch For in the Mexico City Grand Prix


From one of the toughest pole positions to defend to a chance for the constructors’ standings to close up even more; and from more points on offer for Haas to drivers fighting through the field at altitude, here are five things to watch out for when the lights go out on race day in Mexico City…
1. A huge run to Turn 1
A week ago in Austin there was a crucial moment at the start that saw Charles Leclerc take the lead and go on to win for Ferrari from fourth on the grid – and the chances of a repeat in Mexico are surprisingly high.
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