Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says McLaren does not need to prioritise one driver over the other, as four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues to narrow the deficit to both.<\/p>\n
Despite Norris missing the first practice session on Saturday morning, AEDT, with a rookie driving in his place, the Brit has been much quicker than his Australian teammate since getting behind the wheel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Piastri was able to get in a solid lap towards the end of practice on Sunday morning, AEDT, to move him into the top five ahead of qualifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the other driver in the title fight, was sixth fastest, one-hundredth of a second behind Piastri.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Qualifying for the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix will be begin at 8am, AEDT.<\/p>\n
When does the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix begin?<\/p>\n
In Australia, the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix will be held on Monday, October 27.<\/p>\n
Here is when the race will begin in each of Australia’s states and territories:<\/p>\n
7am AEDT: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas6:30am ACDT: South Australia6am AEST: Queensland5:30am ACST: Northern Territory4am AWST: Western AustraliaHow can I watch the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix?<\/p>\n
Fox Sports and its streaming platform Kayo will be broadcasting the Mexico City Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
Those watching on Foxtel can watch the race on Fox Sports, channel 506.<\/p>\n
You can also follow all the action with the ABC Sport live blog, from pre-race drama to the post-race synopsis.<\/p>\n
What do I need to know about the Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez?<\/p>\n
The Mexico City Grand Prix is unlike any other.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The colour and passion in the crowd is unmatched anywhere in the world. And the location is high \u2026 very high.<\/p>\n
Few images in F1 are better than when the drivers weave their way through an old baseball stadium, with the stands packed with fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The old baseball stadium in the final sector of the track is one of F1’s most iconic and colourful locations. (Reuters: Henry Romero)<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez is more than 2,000 metres above sea level, providing a unique challenge for teams as the reduced air density at high altitude affects aerodynamic performance and means engines can overheat more quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Illustration of the Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez, hosting the F1 Mexican Grand Prix. (F1)<\/p>\n
Turn one is the best overtaking spot on the track, at the end of a long straight, which is also a DRS zone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Out of first corner, there is a pair of sharp turns before drivers are on another straight down to turn four, the next best overtaking opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The turn six hairpin can provide an opportunity for drivers to overtake if the driver in front runs wide, while the sharp right-hander at turn 12 is a final true overtaking spot on the lap.<\/p>\n