George Russell highlights Ferrari's potential edge at Mexican GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

George Russell of Mercedes expressed concerns that Ferrari could gain a significant advantage at the Mexican Grand Prix, taking place at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The circuit, located over 2200 meters above sea level, presents challenges due to thin air affecting downforce and cooling. Russell noted that Ferrari's smaller turbo may perform better under these conditions, as it would work more efficiently to feed the engine. Teams are adapting to these high-altitude challenges, making the race particularly unpredictable.
- •Mexican GP held at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez this weekend
- •Circuit's altitude challenges downforce and cooling
- •Russell points to Ferrari's smaller turbo as an advantage
- •Teams preparing for unique high-altitude racing conditions
- 9:09 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell warns Ferrari could have major advantage at Mexican GP
"Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell believes Ferrari's smaller turbo could give it an advantage at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit. The circuit in Mexico City sits more than 2200 metres above sea level. The thin air reduces downforce and cooling and forces turbochargers to work much harder to feed the engine. While speaking ...Keep reading
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