Tips for Betting on the Mexican Grand Prix

Formula 1 returned from a four-week break with a thrilling tussle in the United States last week, and we can look forward to more of the same as the circus moves to Mexico this weekend.

Charles Leclerc gained his third win of the season in Texas, leading home his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz in a timely reminder that this championship is not just about Red Bull and McLaren.

Defending champion Max Verstappen extended his lead in the title race to 57 points, thanks in part to a controversial penalty for Lando Norris that saw the Dutchman elevated to third place in Sunday’s race.

Added to his victory in the Sprint on Saturday, it made it arguably the strongest weekend for Red Bull star Verstappen since he won seven of the first ten races of the season.

It’s back to a conventional weekend format in Mexico City, but the high altitude circuit is anything but conventional, so some more surprises may be in store.

• CHARLES LECLERC TO WIN MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX
• LANDO NORRIS TO FINISH SECOND
• YUKI TSUNODA POINTS FINISH

Leclerc To Cement Ferrari Gains

Leclerc has not won back-to-back Grands Prix since his first two victories in Belgium and Italy in 2019, but there was so much to like about the manner of his success in Austin that the Ferrari ace looks worth backing to go in again this weekend.

Having got caught in traffic during the Sprint race, Leclerc dived into the lead from fourth on the grid at the first corner in the main event and controlled the race masterfully thereafter.

Historically, Ferrari has struggled with tire longevity, but that was not in evidence in Texas.

The ability of his teammate Sainz to overhaul Verstappen during the pit stops and then pull comfortably away certainly supports this impression.

Leclerc started from pole position in Mexico last year, but his recent qualifying form suggests a repeat of that could be challenging.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though, as the long run to the first corner in Mexico can leave front-row starters as sitting ducks to those getting a slipstream in behind.

Leclerc found that out for himself last year when he was swamped by the Red Bulls into the first turn and picked up damage. He looks well placed to make amends for that this year.

CHARLES LECLERC TO WIN

Norris May Have To Settle For Podium Return

Norris had been gradually reeling in Verstappen in the championship chase prior to last weekend, but despite winning the Singapore Grand Prix by more than 20 seconds a week earlier, he never looked a likely winner in Texas.

He secured his sixth pole position of the year somewhat fortunately, as Verstappen had to abandon a faster attempt, but for the fifth time this year, the McLaren man was muscled out of the lead on the first lap.

McLaren had cautioned that the Circuit of the Americas would not suit them at their strongest, so a better display can be expected this weekend.

However, Norris has five second places and two wins this season, making another silver medal a likely outcome for the Bristolian this weekend.

LANDO NORRIS TO FINISH SECOND

Tsunoda Ready To Bounce Back

Nothing went right for Yuki Tsunoda last weekend, as the Japanese driver finished 14th after a harsh-looking penalty and a spin.

His RB teammate Liam Lawson, making his first start of the season, scored points having started at the back.

This is encouraging regarding car performance, and the team has scored some commendable results in Mexico in past years.

Take Tsunoda to show that his U.S. performance was an aberration, finding his footing for a points finish this time around.

YUKI TSUNODA POINTS FINISH

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