Drivers discuss challenges of F1 Mexico City race weekend
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
During media day at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on October 30, drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar highlighted the significant challenges of the upcoming Formula 1 race weekend. Discussions centered on the effects of high altitude on turbo lag, particularly with the MGU-H's inability to assist the turbo under these conditions. The Mexico City track, situated 2,286 meters above sea level, is expected to test both drivers and teams in various ways as they prepare for the race.
- •Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar spoke at media day in Mexico City
- •High altitude at the track affects turbo performance
- •The race weekend presents significant challenges for drivers and teams
- •The track is located 2,286 meters above sea level
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"The Formula 1 weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez promises to be a considerable challenge in several respects for drivers, engine manufacturers and teams. During Thursday’s media day in Mexico City, there was plenty of discussion about the role of turbo lag, especially now that the MGU-H can no longer help the turbo at high altitude - the Mexico City track is 2,286 metres above sea ...Keep reading
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