The burning question is which of the leading teams will benefit the most from this unique track set-up?
First and foremost, teams like Mercedes and Aston Martin, which introduced significant upgrades last week, should be noted.
A noticeable change is the edge of the floor, which follows a new geometry and venturi tunnels philosophy. Since the tunnels are hidden from the public eye, we can’t precisely predict the path yet that Mercedes is currently following. Where’s a crane when you need one?The track conditions favour Mercedes more due to their higher drag coefficient, which isn’t as penalising here as on other tracks.
However, Sunday’s race showed that things might not be as bad as they seemed. We can expect Aston Martin to better fine-tune their car settings and extract its maximum potential. Like Mercedes, they will benefit from lower drag forces, making a strong Sunday performance likely.An interesting note is that Aston Martin is the only team this weekend without a gurney flap on the rear wing.
Ferrari’s car excels on fast tracks this year but struggles to generate enough downforce. The slower third sector will pose challenges, but they are expected to be fast in the first sector. Their biggest challenge will be optimising downforce for stability in both slow and fast corners. If they find the right balance, a strong performance from Ferrari drivers can be anticipated.Another significant challenge in Mexico will be cooling the cars, affected by the low air density.
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