Mercedes hope to bounce back after the setback in the United States.

Mercedes hope to bounce back after the setback in the United States.

      The recent round in Austin was unsuccessful for Mercedes. The team scored just 16 points — the fewest among the group of leaders. Team principal Toto Wolff hopes to make up for it this weekend in Mexico.

      Toto Wolff: "There are five races left in the season, and only ten points separate second and fourth in the Constructors' Championship. We struggled in Austin and our rivals got the better of us. But the team has a chance to make up for it straightaway this weekend in Mexico. The fight will be intense right up to the checkered flag in Abu Dhabi, and we like that.

      In Mexico we will face unique challenges. Because of the high altitude the brakes and power unit are under significant strain, and because of the thin air the car must be set up for high downforce.

      Our reserve driver Frederik Vesti will sit in the car in first practice, thereby completing his debut series of two free-practice appearances this year. He will contribute to our programme, as he always does when he gets behind the wheel.

      The fight is very close, but we hope to perform better than we did a few days ago in Texas."

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Mercedes hope to bounce back after the setback in the United States.

The last round in Austin proved unsuccessful for Mercedes. The team scored just 16 points — the fewest among the leading group. Team principal Toto Wolff hopes to make up for it this weekend in Mexico.