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Grosjean ‘well prepared’ for Mexico’s high altitude

 XPB Images Lotus’ Romain Grosjean believes growing up in the Swiss mountains will help him tackle the challenge of racing at a higher altitude during this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Formula One travels to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the first time since Williams’ Nigel Mansell took victory in 1992. Although the Mexico City venue has been entirely overhauled to welcome back motor racing’s pinnacle, the circuit’s location is still 2,285 m above sea level. “The city is very high but for me that’s a good thing as I was born in the mountains!” said Grosjean. “I’m a big fan of skiing and cycling in the mountains too, so I think I’ll be pretty well...
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