Schumacher sees downforce as key question for Red Bull in Mexico

Ralf Schumacher says the main question ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix is whether Red Bull can generate enough downforce for Max Verstappen. He still counts Red Bull and Ferrari among his current favourites, while expecting McLaren to be strong.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez sits more than two kilometres above sea level. Thin air affects power-unit performance and aerodynamics, and Schumacher expects the circuit’s unusual conditions to shift the competitive order. Teams often use aerodynamic levels there comparable to Monaco.

Speaking on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast, Schumacher said McLaren should suit the track because, in his view, it generates substantial downforce and works well with the Mercedes engine.

Red Bull has made strong progress since Azerbaijan, but Schumacher is not convinced that form will carry into Mexico.