Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City for the middle round of a grueling triple-header that began in Austin and finishes in Sao Paulo. Last year at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Lando Norris took victory under warm and sunny skies, beating Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen while team mate Oscar Piastri finished fifth on his way to his maiden Drivers' title.
Now, Norris faces a tougher challenge after McLaren struggled last weekend in Austin, shifting attention toward Kimi Antonelli, who has the chance to seal the title this weekend. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are the two drivers tasked with stopping the Italian.
Looking at the forecast for the weekend, Friday's practice sessions on October 30 look mostly favourable. The daytime high is expected to reach 25°C with a nighttime low of 12-13°C. Wind speeds will range from 5 to 5 km/h, alongside gusts up to 30 km/h. There is a lower chance of precipitation at 30% compared to previous days, pointing toward mostly dry conditions with widespread clouds.
Saturday's running on October 31 brings a cool 13°C morning that climbs to a warm 27°C in the afternoon for FP3 and Qualifying, with track temperatures potentially soaring past 40-45°C. Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds, accompanied by a low risk of morning fog if it rains the day before. The afternoon and evening precipitation risk drops to just 20%, while winds around 10 km/h should have minimal impact on the sessions.
Sunday, November 1 shapes up as ideal for racing. The grand prix day brings temperatures ranging from 13°C to 27°C with a 0% chance of precipitation at the moment. Light to moderate winds averaging 8 km/h with gusts up to 25-30 km/h will accompany mostly clear weather, allowing track temperatures to reach 45°C beneath clear skies, punctuated only by passing afternoon clouds.
