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High altitude pressing on Toro Rosso in Mexico
Both Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat have highlighted issues arising from the high altitude as being top of their thoughts heading to Mexico City this weekend. The reduced air pressure means less downforce and reduced engine power and cooling for this weekend's race, ensuring that the Mexican Grand Prix presents drivers with a unique challenge on the F1 calendar. "The first day you arrive, you can feel you’re at altitude, but after that you don’t notice it anymore," said Gasly. "It has a bigger effect on the cars than the drivers. "We can prepare and train for it, but its more complicated for the engine. Cooling the brakes is a consideration and there is less...
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