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It looks hot in Mexico City, and the concern is that the track may present difficulties to the drivers, with a low grip. Max Verstappen has plans, though: “It’s not won or lost at the start, it’s such a long race. There’s no need to be super risky in turn one and risk a shunt or whatever.
The teams are going through their final touches after what turned out to be a pretty odd qualifying, with a change in conditions landing Leclerc on pole. The cars have been on test laps and Lewis Hamilton looked a little uneasy with his Mercedes.