Russell says Ferrari’s turbo setup could help in Mexico
George Russell said Ferrari may hold an advantage at the Mexican Grand Prix because of its turbo design at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The circuit’s thin air reduces downforce and cooling and places greater demands on turbochargers.
George Russell said Ferrari could have an advantage at the Mexican Grand Prix, pointing to its turbo design. He described Ferrari as having "quite an advantage," while the event takes place at the high-altitude Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
The circuit sits more than 2200 metres above sea level, with reports also citing about 2250 metres. The lower-density air reduces aerodynamic load and cooling, creating one of the championship’s more unusual engineering challenges.
Russell said Ferrari’s smaller turbo could be a factor because the thin air forces turbochargers to work harder to feed the engine. Despite that, Charles Leclerc said he still believes Mercedes has the best car "wherever we go."
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