Strategy corner: How can Piastri recover, and is Norris at threat?

When it comes to strategies for the Mexico Grand Prix, most Formula 1 competitors are expected to run a one-stop.

Similarly to its Austin choices, Pirelli didn’t pick consecutive compounds for this weekend’s event – but went one step softer on a less demanding track with fewer high-speed corners, selecting C2, C4 and C5 rubber. This also helps with the lack of grip, with Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola describing Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as “the track with the lowest grip of the championship”.