Grand Prix 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix Practice, Qualifying & Race Discussion

Following the largest break between races, excluding the summer shutdown since 2023 due to the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix, & 1999 when there was a 5 week gap between the 1st & 2nd races, we are currently experiencing a compact schedule with 4 races in 5 weeks before the season concludes in the Middle East. Interestingly, this demonstrates the recent expansion of the calendar; Kimi Räikkönen secured his sole championship 2007 on the 21st October, (which was yesterday from the time of writing), yet this year, there are still 5 races remaining.

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This weekend is what we think could potentially host the penultimate Mexican Grand Prix. (as i think it was Bill Boddy deserves the credit if it is) aAs many anticipate Sergio Perez's departure from F1 at the end of the year, which would likely mark the end of his tenure, a retirement announcement was expected on Thursday. Contrary to expectations, Perez insists he's not leaving, stating, "I just wanted to make it clear that I will 100% be here in 2025. I have a contract and I will fulfill it." & you know nothing would please me more if sergio perez could win his home race. it would be a dream come true for him & maybe a nice way to leave the sport

However, the general consensus is that the 2025 Mexican GP may lack local interest for the first time, leading to a struggle in ticket sales, and it's doubtful the contract will be extended beyond 2025. im going to throw this out there should Colapinto secure a seat in 2025 & continue to impress, we might see the Mexican GP dropped & their 'Americas' venue replaced with a return to Argentina.

which if Mexican GP does go, i cant say id be too sad about, as i dont mean to be harsh. but i cant think of an entertaining race weve had in the 10? years since we returned. yes we have had dramatic moments perez last yr forgetting to break, verstappen a glimpse into the future 2016, Bottas crashing into kimi in 2015 on the final lap & thinking about it that might be it.

& as we are in mexico here is a mexican wave
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Go Sainz! Your are being replaced by a (formerly) great racer who qualified 19th in the last F1 race, and spun off the the track to finish dead last.
sainz is very unlucky & if there was any justice he should be in 2nd red bull seat

but lewis is a 7 time world champion & in my opinion 1 of the 3 greatest of the 40 yrs. you have to take him when he becomes available
 
Go Sainz! Your are being replaced by a (formerly) great racer who qualified 19th in the last F1 race, and spun off the the track to finish dead last.
Think back to when Sainz could have been at Red Bull but Horner and Marko don't want a repeat of Verstappen's constant ignoring team orders - not that has changed or the Dad's constantly meddling in team affairs either if they were teammates still. Sainz certainly could have done a better job than Perez !
 
Just to give Verstappen more advantage Mclaren are running Ward in FP1 in place of Norrie. So they value commercial reasons over sporting ones🤔
 
i really hope checo perez wins this weekend or at worst is on the podium. nothing (bar max getting his comeuppance) would make me happier

im still expecting some announcement tomorrow

Checo winning the race is nearly impossible. A podium finish would be a great result for him, his team, and the fans.
 
Apparently, if Max wins the title and Perez finishes where he currently is, it will be the worse placing for a team mate of the championship winner since Jos Verstappen in 1994. However, Jos didn't do all of the races for Benetton that season. Go Checo!
 
if you had told me 2 months ago that albon would be under pressure you wouldve been carted off to the nearest loony bin. more chance lance stroll being sacked by aston martin

but he's gone from safest seat on the grid to with sainz on his way in big danger
 
if you had told me 2 months ago that albon would be under pressure you wouldve been carted off to the nearest loony bin. more chance lance stroll being sacked by aston martin

but he's gone from safest seat on the grid to with sainz on his way in big danger
Suddenly there is a fight to keep hold of Colapinto making Albon expendable
 
some huge names out in Q1 Colapinto, Piastri & perez in what we expect to be his final mexican gp

i knew perez was struggling but more 11th/12th not 18th
 
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