F1 returns to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this weekend for the Mexican GP. Seven different drivers have won races this season, the most since 2012. Will Mexico bring more surprises? Our F1 Mexican Grand Prix predictions guide previews this contest.
The Mexico City GP is the second stop in F1’s late-season triple-header across the Americas after the stop in the US Austin. After the race in Mexico, Formula 1 will move to Brazil. Practice sessions will run from October 25-26, while the main F1 race will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 Formula One World Championships, F1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2024 |
| 🛣 Venue: | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Friday 25th – 26th October (Practice & Qualifying) – Sunday, 27th October (Main Race) |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Sunday |
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez has been largely unchanged since 1959. It features 17 corners across a compact 4.3km circuit. Drivers complete 71 laps to cover the 305 km race distance. As the season’s highest-altitude track, it presents unique challenges, requiring drivers to adapt to thinner air.
The reworked layout adds excitement, with the stadium section as its centerpiece. Precision is crucial through the final corner to maximize pit straight traction. Additionally, turns 1-3 demand skillful braking, confidence, and aggression to maintain momentum.
Max Verstappen dominated the Mexican Grand Prix, winning five times between 2017 and 2023. Lewis Hamilton is the only driver other than the Dutchman to have won the race during that period.
Online motorsport betting sites have delivered the following outright odds for the top contenders to secure victory this weekend.
Charles Leclerc’s Formula 1 Mexico City GP 2024 odds place him alongside Norris and Max as favorites to win the Mexican GP. Leclerc delivered a stellar performance at the United States Grand Prix, leading Ferrari to a dominant one-two finish. Starting from the second row, he outpaced the championship’s top contenders with remarkable speed. This triumph marks his third win of the season, and Leclerc will aim to carry this momentum into Mexico City in pursuit of another victory.
Lando Norris couldn’t build on his Singapore GP victory in the US, as he finished fourth last weekend. He and Max Verstappen ran wide at COTA’s first corner, with Norris later penalized for overtaking Verstappen off the track. Norris has secured three wins this season. However, two of those victories have come in the last five races. Given his recent form, Norris will look to return to winning ways in Mexico this weekend.
Max Verstappen extended his championship lead to 57 points after finishing third at the United States GP, ahead of rival Lando Norris. Despite going nine races without a win, the four-time world champion remains a top contender in each race. The Flying Dutchman has seven victories this season. He will aim to clinch victories in the final five races, starting with the Mexico City GP.
Carlos Sainz secured his first podium since June’s Austrian GP with a strong second-place finish at COTA. After briefly challenging Max Verstappen early on, Sainz displayed impressive pace on Hard tyres in the race’s latter stages. This marks his sixth podium of the season, along with a win in Australia. The Spaniard will aim to carry his momentum into Mexico City and target his second victory of the season. His 2024 Mexico GP F1 betting odds for a victory stand at 8.00 (7/1).
Oscar Piastri has secured two victories this season, winning in Azerbaijan and Hungary, along with seven podium finishes. He finished fifth at the US Grand Prix but received a five-second penalty during the Sprint for forcing Pierre Gasly off track. Piastri will aim for a clean race and a stronger finish this weekend. With McLaren’s enhanced car boosting his chances, the Australian is well-equipped to contend for victory in Mexico City.
Here are our 2024 F1 Mexico City GP betting tips:
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To start our Formula 1 Mexican GP predictions 2024, we have selected Verstappen as our top pick to win this race. With five races remaining, Verstappen will be determined to secure his fourth F1 title. He will be eager to return to winning form on the familiar Mexico circuit, where he holds five victories. The reigning champion is known for his strong finishes after winning the final seven races in 2023, even after clinching the title early. Drawing on that brilliant streak, Verstappen could be inspired to clinch his eighth win of the season this weekend. If you want to bet on Formula 1 in 2024, this option is our top pick.
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A critical factor in Lando Norris’s title challenge has been McLaren’s upgraded MCL38, rated the fastest at the moment. Since the Miami update, the car has performed exceptionally in qualifying and race conditions. The machinery has helped Norris lead the qualifying rounds in six races this season, including four of the last five, which played a vital role in his recent victories. He’s well-positioned to claim another pole in Mexico City with this momentum.
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Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton boasts 201 career podiums, including four this season. He’s already secured ten top-six finishes in 2024 and aims to extend that streak in Mexico. With his familiarity from a 2019 victory on this track, Hamilton is well-positioned for another strong performance, likely finishing within the top six on Sunday. This option is valued at 1.50 (1/2) on all legal bookies in Mexico.
Our 2024 Formula 1 Mexico betting picks are:
We expect Verstappen to get his first victory in four months at Mexico, one of his most successful tracks in Formula 1. Leverage our tips to bet on F1 Mexican Grand Prix 2024 and win extra cash.
