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[Marklar]

 

In the last 3 years this race would have been the final race of the season, as the season ended previously after 19 races. This year there are stil two more races to go after that one. However, the championship could be decided this weekend if Rosberg wins and Hamilton is not finishing at least 9th. Either way if the German wins the championship is all but decided. The odds are good: Last year he took probably his most impressive win of the season on this venue, which returned for the first time since 1992 on the F1 calendar. But it wouldnt be surprising either if we are going to see another twist in this championship fight. 

 

Interesting tyre choices, particulary from Mercedes, as they are attempting to get through the weekend with just five sets of SS. Pretty sure that they will try to qualify on soft tyres. Generally more conservative tyre choices than usual, which should promise an interesting weekend!

 

 

Layout should favour high-powered teams, though the altitude can shift this a bit around as we saw last year. However, anything else than a Mercedes win would be surprising, unless the rain arrives.

 

The weather forecast meanwhile indicates dry weather throughout the weekend, however some showers are possible

 

Sadly Pirelli wont have any sombreros this weekend (duh)

 

(ah, another funny Rosberg podium picture)

 

Maybe they could wear a cap and a sombrero?

 

 

Either way be aware of the Changing Daylight Saving Times this weekend.

 

These are the starting times for each session based on the local time and UK time (for friday/saturday: BST, for sunday: GMT)

 

Friday, October 28

FP1 - 10:00 (16:00)

FP2 - 14:00 (20:00)

 

Saturday, October 29

FP3 - 10:00 (16:00)

Q     - 13:00 (19:00)

 

Sunday, October 30

Race - 13:00 (19:00)

 

[LiftAndCoast]

Last year the top ten did two stops, running S-M-M or S-M-S.

So are we looking at SS-M-M, or will we see teams throw in a stint on S? Maybe we could see some try to get through Q2 on the S, like Austin?

Another factor is track evolution, last year's freshly laid surface was very smooth and low grip.

Mercedes should run away with it but the Ferrari-Red Bull battle should be close.

Edited by LiftAndCoast, 25 October 2016 - 19:25.

[Hellenic tifosi]

On a track with such a huge straight where DRS passes are frequent, WHY ON EARTH is there just one detection point?

 

It happens in Canada and Baku as well and it is a huge mistake IMO. DRS is artificial enough in itself, but if you give no chance to the driver being overtaken to claim the position back then it becomes a travesty.

[f1paul]

Shouldn't it be "the first championship point" 

[markelov74]

I can see Williams challenging, this track plays to all their strengths. McLaren set for a torrid weekend

[f1paul]

On a track with such a huge straight where DRS passes are frequent, WHY ON EARTH is there just one detection point?

 

It happens in Canada and Baku as well and it is a huge mistake IMO. DRS is artificial enough in itself, but if you give no chance to the driver being overtaken to claim the position back then it becomes a travesty.

Nice rant! 

[TomNokoe]

I can see Williams challenging, this track plays to all their strengths. McLaren set for a torrid weekend

Just like Russia, hey?


Lack of fast corners and a lots of heavy braking will really help McLaren this weekend.

[grunf77]

Let's call it Mexico set.

Like the book.

 

Edited by grunf77, 25 October 2016 - 20:08.

[TomNokoe]

Last year the top ten did two stops, running S-M-M or S-M-S.

So are we looking at SS-M-M, or will we see teams throw in a stint on S? Maybe we could see some try to get through Q2 on the S, like Austin?

Another factor is track evolution, last year's freshly laid surface was very smooth and low grip.

Mercedes should run away with it but the Ferrari-Red Bull battle should be close.

Mercedes could have one stopped last year.

Am I right in saying that tracks become more abrasive the longer they are in use? So a year of weather and racing will put pay to any 1-stoppers.

The SS probably won't push them into a 3 stop however, so it should be a fine race tyre on a comfortable 2 stop. I suspect something similar to Austin.

Maybe even SS-SS-M if you're aggressive.

Edited by TomNokoe, 25 October 2016 - 20:12.

[senna da silva]

Point and shoot kind of like Canada. Lower downforce and grip, I expect Ferrari to be more competitive than last weekend.

Can the RBRs and Ferraris get into the mix with the Mercs? Lewis will be hoping for some help but he has to be perfect again like he was in Austin.

Lets hope the championship heats up.

[LiftAndCoast]

Mercedes could have one stopped last year.
Am I right in saying that tracks become more abrasive the longer they are in use? So a year of weather and racing will put pay to any 1-stoppers.
The SS probably won't push them into a 3 stop however, so it should be a fine race tyre on a comfortable 2 stop. I suspect something similar to Austin.
Maybe even SS-SS-M if you're aggressive.

Over time, the track does become more abrasive as the bitumen settles and the aggregate becomes more exposed. Tracks like Barcelona and Suzuka are good examples. Whether there's much of an effect after a year, I don't know. The Pirelli preview also mentions that a lot of series have run there in the last year, so the track should at least be more rubbered in.

I also overlooked that Perez one stopped last year, on his way to eighth.

Edited by LiftAndCoast, 25 October 2016 - 20:18.

[f1paul]

"WHAT, there's only 3 races left!"

[markelov74]

Just like Russia, hey?


Lack of fast corners and a lots of heavy braking will really help McLaren this weekend.

Altitude is a big problem and the very long straights will hurt them

[jonpollak]

Man, this stuff is SO 25 seconds ago.

"WHAT, there's only 3 races left!"

 

This week it's....

Mexican Word of the Day

 

Today's word is  ChooChoo.

 

Jp

Edited by jonpollak, 25 October 2016 - 22:02.

[AustinF1]

Looking forward to this race. Looking like another sellout, and I can't wait to see if they're able to pull off what they want to do with the podium ceremony. If they do, it will be spectacular.

[DRSwing]

Looking forward to this race. Looking like another sellout, and I can't wait to see if they're able to pull off what they want to do with the podium ceremony. If they do, it will be spectacular.

Hope they are not planning on doing any "shoeys"

[quaint]

However, anything else than a Mercedes win would be surprising, unless the rain arrives.

 

Next year with new rules sure can't come too soon.

[rm7667]

Race prediction for top 5.

Ros
Vet
Ric
Ves
Rai

Ham retiring lol.

[davidlan]

Looking forward to this race. Looking like another sellout, and I can't wait to see if they're able to pull off what they want to do with the podium ceremony. If they do, it will be spectacular.

That's not fair, come on tell us what you know.

 

Dav

[muramasa]

　

ho

didnt know Mexico is this weekend

[Brazzers]

Mexicans built that massive Stadium section to keep old mate Donald out. 

[RPM40]

I can see Williams challenging, this track plays to all their strengths. McLaren set for a torrid weekend

 

I see the opposite. Williams are bad at low-medium speed corners. McLaren excel at tracks like this but their compromised aero hurts them at high speed corners.

[Dr. Austin]

What? No pretty green tires this weekend?

 

 

 

 

[AustinF1]

That's not fair, come on tell us what you know.

 

Dav

I think there was an article about it somewhere, but basically they want it like last year, in the baseball stadium section, but this time they want to try to also fill the track with fans from other parts of the circuit, most likely from exit of Parabolica and from the front straight. The trick will be getting them over there quickly enough. If they can pull it off though, it will be even bigger and better than last year's podium, and that was pretty amazing.

[HeadFirst]

　

ho

didnt know Mexico is this weekend

 

Actually Mexico is every weekend, but there is an F1 race there this weekend.

[jonpollak]

La palabra del hoy?

Chicken Wing.

 

 

Jp

[warp]

La palabra del hoy?

Chicken Wing.

 

 

Jp

 

 

I don't wanna taco about it.

[jonpollak]

taco'bout it.

Jp

[w1Y]

I don't wanna taco about it.

It's Nacho decision whether we talk about it.


Rosberg
Vettel
ves
ric
kimi
perez

[jonpollak]

Hable al respecto

Jp

[warp]

taco'bout it.

Jp

 

Haha, you just taught a Mexican how to misspell Spanglish...

 

  

[jonpollak]

my work is finito aqui.

Jp

[muramasa]

Actually Mexico is every weekend, but there is an F1 race there this weekend.

FORMULA 1® GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO 2016 at AUTÓDROMO HERMANOS RODRÍGUEZ

[Jejking]

Race prediction for top 5.

Ros
Vet
Ric
Ves
Rai

Ham retiring lol.

Are you actually jinxing Hamiltons jinxes? That's a new strategy

[HoldenRT]

La palabra del hoy?

Chicken Wing.

 

 

Jp

 

 

[Marklar]

 

Fritz-Dieter Rencken ‏@RacingLines  16m

16 minutes ago

MexGP FIA presser line-up - will try and ask best fan question for @carlosainz on Thursday. Roll them in!

Edited by Marklar, 26 October 2016 - 18:04.

[AustinF1]

Perez: “This year’s Mexican GP will be even better than last year’s”

 

http://motorsports.n...han-last-years/

[Atreiu]

Bad Hombres GP!

[PayasYouRace]

my work is finito aqui.

Jp

 

Tu habla a bit como los llanitos, like me, pero with a slightly different dialect.

[TomNokoe]

Perez: “This year’s Mexican GP will be even better than last year’s”

http://motorsports.n...han-last-years/

I tend to agree. The circuit and facilities have had a year to bed in. The circuit looked a little dishevelled last year.

Championship still alive, Force India & Perez stronger than ever. Yep, it'll be good.

[milestone 11]

Ninguno de los dos buggers estan haciendo un buen trabajo de la espanol, mejor no tocarlo.

[f1paul]

Ninguno de los dos buggers estan haciendo un buen trabajo de la espanol, mejor no tocarlo.

hacen los moderadores saben lo que estamos diciendo, podríamos decir nada si no saben español    (I'm joking by the way)

[CommanderShepard]

Perez: “This year’s Mexican GP will be even better than last year’s”

 

http://motorsports.n...han-last-years/

Can't be worse.

[milestone 11]

hacen los moderadores saben lo que estamos diciendo, podríamos decir nada si no saben español    (I'm joking by the way)

No funciona, lo he intentado.

[f1paul]

No funciona, lo he intentado.

oh bien! 

 

Anyway looking forward to the weekend, I don't think the championship will be decided this weekend and like someone said last week. Most of the boring races last year have been great races this year and vice versa. So this race and Brazil and Abu Dhabi should be pretty good.

[Marklar]

Can't be worse.

I was watching a few weeks ago the 6h race on that track and was shocked how different the camera work was compared to the F1 race. It was so much better, it looked like a completely different track and made for a better viewing experience! This alone would make things much better.....

 

But well, the track isnt promising great action either way, but who knows.....

 

 

and like someone said last week. Most of the boring races last year have been great races this year and vice versa.

Well, Monza was last year and this year pretty terrible.

Edited by Marklar, 26 October 2016 - 20:29.

[markelov74]

oh bien!

Anyway looking forward to the weekend, I don't think the championship will be decided this weekend and like someone said last week. Most of the boring races last year have been great races this year and vice versa. So this race and Brazil and Abu Dhabi should be pretty good.

That was me!!

[markelov74]

Well, Monza was last year and this year pretty terrible.

Only exceptions are Monza (two bad races), Malaysia (two good races) and maybe Canada because this year the race was alright but doesn't balance out the boregest we had last year

[coppilcus]

Will Federico Mercury be again in the stadium section?

 

Edited by coppilcus, 27 October 2016 - 16:26.

[AustinF1]

Insert appropriate drivers faces here, L to R:

 

 

I'll go first: Massa, Alonso, Kimi