Will rain cause chaos for F1 in Mexico? Here's what the forecast says

The Mexico City Grand Prix offers a unique challenge for Formula 1's 10 teams, as the track is located around 7,300 feet above sea level.

This pushes the team to open up the cooling ducts on the car over the weekend as there is about 25% less air density at that altitude.

This also causes issues for the brakes, as there are multiple heavy stops around the track.

Due to the lower air density, the teams run close to Monaco levels of downforce but still hit very high top speeds on the main straight.

The first practice session ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix is anticipated to be dry and should take place in 24 °C heat. Despite the warm temperatures, the circuit may have some cloud cover at 51%, but humidity is predicted to be just 22%.

It is expected to stay dry throughout the day with very little wind at the beginning of the race weekend.

Saturday is also expected to stay dry as the weekend builds up through the final practice session and the all-important qualifying to set the grid for Sunday's race.

The FIA's weather forecast anticipates light wind and an air temperature of around 23 °C for the race weekend's final practice.

The qualifying session may be slightly warmer with temperatures around the 26 °C mark as the 20 drivers battle it out for pole position.

After two consecutive dry days of action on the circuit, race day on Sunday is also expected to be run without rain interfering.

Light winds are also predicted on Sunday, and there is a very low risk of rain with under a 20% chance of precipitation on the track.