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5 things learnt from Mexican GP FP1

The most significant discoveries during the first free practice session ahead of the Mexican GP were the affect the amazingly high altitude will have on the cars. And the facts couldn't be more intriguing… Monaco aero… Monza speed: The Mexican GP circuit is some 2000m above sea level, meaning the atmospheric pressure is just 77% that at sea level. This means despite team's best efforts to put a lot of downforce on the cars, the effect of such still only yields about Monza-spec drag – lowest of the season. Expect speeds to exceed 230mph (370 kph) during qualifying tomorrow, however speed is not going to be the deciding factor in qualifying, with the Red Bulls showing good...
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