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MEXICO: Another Test of Our New Upgrade Package

F1 moves quickly from Austin to Mexico City for the middle race in this triple-header. And what a city and venue to return to. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is a challenging track and always puts on an epic show.

Following on from our rollercoaster of emotions experienced in Texas, we're looking to get back on track, score a good haul of points and gain further learning with our recent upgrade package.

"Austin was a weekend of mixed feelings," says Toto. "The positives are that the upgrade looks to have given us a step forward in terms of performance. Our pace was strong all weekend and it was encouraging to be in the fight for victory.

"The negative was of course failing to capitalise on our pace with the result. Losing a podium finish hurts and is not a position we want to find ourselves in.

"The complexities of a sprint weekend and a bumpy circuit caught us out. But rules are rules. We will learn from this and improve. Now we move on to the next race.

It will also be a good test of our upgrade package; seeing how it performs at a circuit with very different characteristics.

Toto Wolff

"Mexico is always an exciting weekend. The fans are super passionate and energetic. The venue also presents a unique challenge with the high altitude. It has a major impact on how we operate the car, and it is always a challenge to find the optimum solution.

"It will also be a good test of our upgrade package; seeing how it performs at a circuit with very different characteristics. That will be useful for our continued learning and development for W15.

"Finally, FP1 will see Fred Vesti in the car for one of our two mandatory rookie sessions. He has acquitted himself well in Formula 2 and I am sure he will do a good job for the team."

2023 Mexico City Grand Prix: Schedule