Mexico Grand Prix 2015: Incredible Fans Deserve Better as F1 Returns to Historic Venue

Just a week after one of the contenders for 'race of the season' in Austin last weekend, chances are we were always going to be disappointed by what F1 served up on its return to the fabulous Autodromo Hermanes Rodriguez. While Austin could rely on the mixed conditions (to say the least) to spice things up, a combination of Mercedes dominance and fair weather meant the Mexican fans were treated to some less than exciting action on track.

Sergio Perez delighted the home crowd.

If it was possible to give the 'driver of the day' prize to the fans, they clearly deserved it. Their excitement didn't wain over the course of the 71 laps, and they were at least rewarded with a solid performance from home favourite Sergio Perez. The Mexican also ensured he retained the adulation of his loyal supporters with a couple of nice overtakes into the fabulous stadium section of the lap. Of course next year there'll be another Mexican on the grid in Haas' driver Esteban Guitierrez, so we can be sure the atmosphere will again impress next year.

We can't take a look at the race and ignore the winner, Nico Rosberg was dominant throughout, and never really looked under pressure for the newly crowned three time World Champion. There has been a trend this season, namely if Nico Rosberg can get to the first corner first, he usually has no problem in converting this into a victory. If only he could get off the grid well on a consistent basis...

Valteri Bottas again proved his worth with a fighting performance on his way to yet another podium finish. Rumours of a Ferrari drive in 2017 aren't likely to diminish with drives like this one, although he won't have done relations with the Maranello outfit any good by ending Raikkonen's race following their clash mid race.

Bottas claimed the 8th podium of his career

There should also be a fleeting mention for Lotus' driver Romain Grosjean. At no point throughout the race weekend have the Enstone team looked competitive, yet a solid and uneventful race saw the Frenchman claim a solitary point with a 10th place finish.

In reality the Mexican Grand Prix won't go down as a classic, but the passionate fans will ensure it was a race weekend we won't forget in a hurry.

Thankfully we can be sure that Brazil will provide us with more entertain in a couple of weeks time!