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Why F1 teams and manufacturers face more unknowns in Mexico than ever

At 2,286 metres above sea level, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is by far the highest-altitude venue on the Formula 1 calendar.

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The Core Event

This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways.

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Key Facts

Firstly, the lower air density means that the power unit, and particularly the turbo, is put under considerable strain in Mexico.

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Context & Significance

This naturally means thinner air, which presents a unique challenge at the Mexican Grand Prix for teams and manufacturers in two ways.

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Outlook

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