Posted on 22nd April 2015
First pictures of the Mexican GP have been released to the media
This morning, Formula One circuit designer Hermann Tilke has released new images to the media to give Formula One fans more details of how the revised Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez will look for this year’s Mexican GP.
The circuit was last used for Formula One racing in 1992. Tilke, who has designed all or part of almost every venue on the current F1 calendar has altered almost every corner on the old circuit to bring it in line with current F1 safety standards (see pictures).
The most significant change has taken place at the final corner, Peraltada, where cars are diverted away from the old, high-speed 180-degree corner and into a new, slower section which passed through a grandstand.
This configuration was first used by Champ Car racing in the early 2000s, but the latest revisions to it should reduce corner speeds further before the cars arrive at the start/finish line and pit entrance.
From the starting grid, drivers should have one of the longest runs to turn one of the season; after which they enter a tightened opening sequence of corners.
The clockwise layout measures 4.438 kilometres, putting it among the shortest on the calendar, with a projected race distance of 69 laps.
From looking at the pictures, it is clear just how much work and effort has gone into the project from Tilke and also from Mexico as a country in order to get the track ready for the Grand Prix towards the end of the season.
In my opinion, it looks to be similar to Bahrain especially if you look at the picture of Turns 4 and 14 but until we see how the drivers perform at the event, it is hard to say exactly just how the track flows.
But I am looking forward to seeing how Mexico fits into the calendar this season and also hoping that they are able to provide us with a great race in the process. But what do you guys think of the pictures released today? Driving for Pleasure would love to hear your thoughts.
Sarah Jones-@jonesy_laaa
