- Mar 20, 2007
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Back to back races at terrible time slots for Aussies (one more of these in Brazil as well). The Mexican GP has been a great addition to the calendar. A couple of good long straights to overtake, a fairly technical middle sector (well suited to the Aero dominant cars), and a stadium final sector that absolutely goes off
Surely this is the weekend that Hamilton secures his 5th world title. The calculations are as follows
If Hamilton finishes 7th or above, he is the World Champion
If Hamilton finishes 8th or below, Vettel must win the race to continue the Championship fight in Brazil.
This is a high altitude circuit, and as a result engine power doesn't provide as much advantage around here (I don't quite understand the science behind that one but whatever). This means that we could have a real scrap on our hands, and expect the Red Bull guys to be in with a real chance of a race win (car issue conspiracies pending). Also Tyre degradation has proved to be fairly significant around, so expect to see cars try and avoid the hyper soft in qualifying when possible.
Race Details
Qualifying: Sunday 5AM EST (2AM WST)
Race: Monday 6AM EST (3AM WST)
Early FP1 and FP2 pace suggests the Bulls are in for it here. Verstappen had some sort of engine failure in FP2 so its unknown whether or not he will have to take consecutive grid penalties in as many weeks (so much for RBR only going after Ricciardo's car.....)
Surely this is the weekend that Hamilton secures his 5th world title. The calculations are as follows
If Hamilton finishes 7th or above, he is the World Champion
If Hamilton finishes 8th or below, Vettel must win the race to continue the Championship fight in Brazil.
This is a high altitude circuit, and as a result engine power doesn't provide as much advantage around here (I don't quite understand the science behind that one but whatever). This means that we could have a real scrap on our hands, and expect the Red Bull guys to be in with a real chance of a race win (car issue conspiracies pending). Also Tyre degradation has proved to be fairly significant around, so expect to see cars try and avoid the hyper soft in qualifying when possible.
Race Details
Qualifying: Sunday 5AM EST (2AM WST)
Race: Monday 6AM EST (3AM WST)
Early FP1 and FP2 pace suggests the Bulls are in for it here. Verstappen had some sort of engine failure in FP2 so its unknown whether or not he will have to take consecutive grid penalties in as many weeks (so much for RBR only going after Ricciardo's car.....)