Lando Norris avoided early mayhem to win the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position and take the Formula One world championship lead from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by a single point on Sunday.
Australian Piastri, who had started the race in seventh place and 14 points clear of the Briton, finished fifth after a frustrating race.
Charles Leclerc was runner-up for Ferrari, 30.3 seconds behind Norris, while Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen took his sixth successive podium in third place after a nailbiting finish just 0.7 behind the Monegasque.
Oliver Bearman was fourth for Haas in a career best result for the Briton, a late virtual safety car ending Piastri's hopes of getting past. Lewis Hamiton was hit with a costly 10-second penalty, and finished eighth.
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F1 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX - LATEST UPDATES
- Lando Norris wins in Mexico; Leclerc 2nd; Verstappen 3rd
- Norris now leads the world championship by one point to Oscar Piastri
- PENALTY! Hamilton receives 10-second sanction
- CLASH! Verstappen drops to fifth behind Bearman
- START! Norris keeps lead from pole as Verstappen cuts across the grass
F1 driver standings after Mexico GP
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4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 258 points
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 210 points
7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 97 points
8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 73 points
9. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) - 41 points
10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 39 points
11. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 38 points
12. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 37 points
13. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 32 points
14. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 32 points
15. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 30 points
16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 30 points
17. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 28 points
18. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 20 points
20. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 points
21. Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 0 points
‘I could have killed them’: Liam Lawson narrowly avoids marshals running on track
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Kieran Jackson
Liam Lawson narrowly avoided disaster after two marshals ran onto the track at the Mexico City Grand Prix – with the F1 driver saying: “I could have killed them.”
The New Zealander pitted after the first lap following a collision with Carlos Sainz at turn one, which resulted in debris on track.
Full details below:
Lando Norris boos from Mexican fans slammed by F1 pundits: ‘I hate it’
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Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris was surprisingly booed by the crowd after his victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday.
The McLaren driver, starting on pole, kept the lead at the start and then cruised to a 30-second victory over second-placed Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen completing the podium.
The result gives Norris the F1 world championship lead for the first time since April, overtaking Oscar Piastri in the standings after the Australian could only manage fifth. That being said, the gap between the McLaren drivers is just one point with four races to go.
Yet Norris, both as he was interviewed straight after the race in the famous stadium section and when he stepped onto the podium, was jeered by the vociferous Mexican crowd.
Time for the podium
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Kieran Jackson
Norris again is booed as he makes his way onto the top step of the podium.
Really strange that - can’t think of any reason Norris wouldn’t be liked by the Mexican fans.
Anyhow, he looks happy enough as the British national anthem plays out! His first win since July - and one that puts him in the championship lead.
Max Verstappen on finishing third:
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Kieran Jackson
“A very hectic beginning, such a long run to turn 1. Almost crashed over the grass, there was a lot going on, the medium was a struggle, it was about surviving the first stint.
“Once we put on the softs, we were more competitive. It’s still a very strong result.
On late VSC: “You win some, you lose some. Sometimes the safety car works for you, sometimes against you.”
Charles Leclerc after finishing second:
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Kieran Jackson
“Very happy with this weekend, we didn’t know what to expect, to end up again on the podium is a great surprise.
“I was quite happy about the safety car, my tyres were completely gone, the safety car saved me at the end.”
Fight for the world championship
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Kieran Jackson
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 258 points (-63)
Lando Norris on his Mexico GP victory:
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Kieran Jackson
“I love it! What a race - I just keep eyes forward and focused on what I was doing. A pretty straightforward race for me, good launch and could go from there.
“A big launch. This is awesome here. First win here in Mexico. A big thanks to all the fans.
“It’s one weekend at a time. I’m happy, focused on myself, keep my head down, it’s working at the minute.”
Oddly, a few boos for Norris in the stadium section. Not sure why....
Lando Norris after his win:
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Kieran Jackson
“Beautiful weekend, well done everyone, incredible result.”
Top-10 in Mexico
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Kieran Jackson
1) Lando Norris - McLaren
2) Charles Leclerc - Ferrari
3) Max Verstappen - Red Bull
4) Ollie Bearman - Haas
5) Oscar Piastri - McLaren
6) Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes
7) George Russell - Mercedes
8) Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari
9) Esteban Ocon - Haas
10) Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber
Lando Norris wins the Mexico City GP
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Kieran Jackson
What a dominant performance from Lando Norris - he takes the victory in Mexico City!
And with it the title lead - by one point to fifth-placed Oscar Piastri!
Charles Leclerc keeps second from Max Verstappen, while Ollie Bearman takes fourth ahead of Piastri.
6-10: Antonelli, Russell, Hamilton, Ocon, Bortoleto
Final lap! (Lap 71/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Verstappen forced to sit just behind Leclerc for the final lap!
And Sainz’s car is behind the barrier!
Ah dear... robbed of a great finale!
VSC (Lap 70/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Oh no!
Carlos Sainz’s Williams car is stranded in the stadium section!
It means Verstappen will probably be thwarted, as will Piastri.
Verstappen within DRS of Leclerc (Lap 69/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Three laps left - and Verstappen is within DRS of Leclerc.
Piastri also has DRS on Bearman - in which he would keep the title lead if he can make the overtake.
Dramatic moments here...
Verstappen closing in on second-placed Leclerc (Lap 65/71)
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Kieran Jackson
The Red Bull driver is really closing in on Charles Leclerc - he now trails by just three seconds.
Verstappen’s engineer: “This is an insane stint Max, just finish it off.”
It would be a hell of a recovery drive from the Dutchman if he could nick second.
Top-10: Norris, Leclerc, Verstappen, Bearman, Piastri, Antonelli, Russell, Hamilton, Ocon, Bortoleto
Piastri passes Russell (Lap 62/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Big move from the Australian!
Piastri makes a dive down the inside at turn 1 – and makes it stick!
Up to fifth – two more points in the championship.
Mexico City Grand Prix
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Kieran Jackson
Norris extends lead to 27 seconds (Lap 57/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Cruise control for Lando Norris - but Max Verstappen is slowly closing in on Charles Leclerc in second! The gap is now seven seconds.
Ollie Bearman is heading further behind Verstappen - must say, not entirely sure Haas needed to pit him! There was a potential podium for him...
4-10: Bearman, Russell, Piastri, Antonelli, Hamilton, Ocon, Hadjar
Bearman and Russell pit (Lap 49/71)
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Kieran Jackson
A lot of cars are coming in then for the two-stop, switching back to the quicker soft tyre!
Both the competitors for third place pit - and Bearman stays ahead in the pit-lane!
So... Verstappen is up to third, with Verstappen a big 16 seconds up the road. It’s a big call.
Three cars pit! (Lap 48/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Wow!
Antonelli, Piastri and Hamilton all pit!
And Piastri’s stop is quicker and gets ahead of the Mercedes in the pit-lane.
Top-10 now: Norris, Leclerc, Bearman, Russell, Verstappen, Ocon, Piastri, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar
Verstappen passes Hamilton (Lap 48/71)
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Kieran Jackson
No contact or controversy this time - just more pace!
Verstappen comfortably passes the Ferrari car down the main straight.
Lando Norris has a 20-second lead (Lap 46/71)
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Kieran Jackson
With his F1 title rivals toiling behind him, Norris has a 20-second lead and is keeps on growing.
What a day this is turning out to be for the Brit.
Leclerc’s lead over Bearman in third is six seconds, while the Haas driver is holding his own over Russell, with that gap still two seconds.
What a story this could be for Haas.
Mercedes swap drivers (Lap 40/71)
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Kieran Jackson
With Russell fuming about being under pressure from Piastri behind, Mercedes opt to swap positions.
Piastri now right on the rear of Antonelli.
Russell goes up to fourth - and can haul in Ollie Bearman in third place. The gap is two seconds.
Max Verstappen pits (Lap 38/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Verstappen set to make some moves then, with the Red Bull driver pitting onto softs but dropping down to eighth.
Every one of the frontrunners has now pitted. Norris’ lead is 17 seconds.
Top-10: Norris, Leclerc, Bearman, Antonelli, Russell, Piastri, Hamilton, Verstappen, Sainz, Ocon
This could be an unbelievable day for Haas and their rookie driver! He has a 1.3-second lead to Antonelli right now...
Why Lewis Hamilton got a 10-second time penalty at Mexico GP
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Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton was hit with a costly 10-second time penalty in the Mexico City Grand Prix after an incident with Max Verstappen.
In an early battle for third place, Red Bull’s Verstappen lunged down the inside at turn one – with Hamilton defending valiantly to keep the position.
Yet further down the road at turn four, Hamilton took the outside line and went off-track. Initially, the Brit took the escape road but then cut across the grass, giving him a hefty advantage over Verstappen back on the road. The Dutchman, in the same turn, lost fourth place to Haas’ Ollie Bearman.
Lando Norris pits (Lap 35/71)
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Kieran Jackson
A few laps on - and Norris pits with a 2.6-second stop.
A safe passage through the pits - with the Brit back out in first with a eight second lead over Max Verstappen, who is yet to pit.
Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Bearman, Antonelli, Russell, Piastri, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Bortoleto
Charles Leclerc pits (Lap 32/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Leclerc makes his move first, diving into the pits, and coming out in third - behind Verstappen.
Will Norris respond immediately?
Russell pits (Lap 26/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Mercedes pit their main man and he gets out ahead of Piastri.
The running order is all shaken up now then.
Norris’ lead over Leclerc is still hefty - 13 seconds.
Piastri and Bearman pit (Lap 25/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Bearman. pits and comes out in ninth, while Hamilton has dropped behind Piastri.
Can Haas claim a surprise podium here?
Hamilton pits (Lap 24/71)
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Kieran Jackson
The Ferrari driver pits and serves his penalty - a 13.5 second stop in total - and he comes back out in 14th.
Bearman up to third!
Antonelli pits (Lap 23/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Antonelli opts to dive in, onto mediums, with Piastri now within DRS of the Mercedes of George Russell.
Cloest battle on track right now this, the battle for sixth.
Hamilton reaction to penalty (Lap 22/71)
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Kieran Jackson
“That’s such s*** man. The grip is so small there, the grip there is so low.”
Piastri on the rear of Antonelli (Lap 21/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Piastri can’t squeeze past the Mercedes right now in the battle for seventh - these are crucial moments for his title lead this.
Norris is really stretching his legs now, with a nine-second lead over Leclerc now.
Top-10: Norris, Leclerc, Hamilton, Bearman, Verstappen, Antonelli, Russell, Piastri, Tsunoda, Ocon
When will the frontrunners opt to pit?
Lewis Hamilton receives a 10-second time penalty
20:25
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Kieran Jackson
Oh dear.
Hamilton has a 10-second penalty for when he left the track just after the clash with Verstappen - he used the escape road, but then cut the corner!
It’s a hefty blow that.
Could this be a first podium for Haas today then?! Bearman is currently in fourth...
Lando Norris comfortable in front (Lap 14/71)
20:21
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Kieran Jackson
This has worked out so well for Lando.
With his title competitors struggling, Norris now has a 3.4-second lead to Leclerc.
Verstappen in fifth is not within DRS of Ollie Bearman in fourth and seemingly struggling on the mediums right now.
Top-10: Norris, Leclerc, Hamilton, Bearman, Verstappen, Antonelli, Russell, Piastri, Tsunoda, Ocon
Piastri takes eighth place from Tsunoda (Lap 11/71)
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Kieran Jackson
A really key move for the championship leader, who has superior pace on the main straight to cruise past Tsunoda.
Eighth for Piastri. Next up, George Russell in seventh - 1.6 seconds down the road.
It should be said that if the order stays the same, Norris would be leading the world championship tonight.
Lawson out
20:15
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Kieran Jackson
Liam Lawson had an issue at the start and has retired from the grand prix.
Hamilton: “What are they doing about people who took advantage at turn 1?”
Engineer: “Nothing yet, let’s focus on our race.”
Hamilton now two seconds clear of Bearman.
At the front, Norris has a 2.6-second lead to Leclerc...
Verstappen and Hamilton in combat (Lap 6/71)
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Kieran Jackson
Drama for third place, with Verstappen diving down the inside at turn one.
The pair briefly touch, Verstappen cuts the corner again, and then gives third back to Hamilton.
Meanwhile, Ollie Bearman for Haas makes a move to take fourth place from the Red Bull driver.
Top-10: Norris, Leclerc, Hamilton, Bearman, Verstappen, Antonelli, Russell, Tsunoda, Piastri, Ocon
Norris outside of DRS
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Kieran Jackson
Norris is storming clear at the moment, with a 1.4 second lead ahead of Leclerc.
Meanwhile, Russell in fifth is not happy with Verstappen’s turn one move.
Russell: “I mean it’s ridiculous, the guy just cuts across the grass and keeps position.”
It has been noted by the stewards...
Norris keeps the lead
20:06
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Kieran Jackson
Brilliant start from Norris off the line, but an even better start from Verstappen!
They’re four abreast heading into turn 1 - Verstappen goes wildly off track and onto the grass, while Leclerc goes off too!
Leclerc gives first place back to Norris, while Verstappen has to concede third to Hamilton.
Further back, it’s been a nightmare start for Piastri, who’s dropped from seventh to ninth!
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Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris leads the 20-car pack around for the formation lap then.
The top-four are on soft tyres, with Verstappen in fifth on mediums. Six cars in total are on mediums. Piastri also on softs.
Who will lead coming out of turn 1-2 here?!
A reminder of the starting grid in Mexico:
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Kieran Jackson
1) Lando Norris - McLaren
2) Charles Leclerc - Ferrari
3) Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari
4) George Russell - Mercedes
5) Max Verstappen - Red Bull
6) Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes
7) Oscar Piastri - McLaren
8) Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls
9) Ollie Bearman - Haas
10) Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull
11) Esteban Ocon - Haas
12) Carlos Sainz - Williams*
13) Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber
14) Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin
15) Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls
16) Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber
17) Alex Albon - Williams
18) Pierre Gasly - Alpine
19) Lance Stroll - Aston Martin
20) Franco Colapinto - Alpine
*Sainz has a five-place grid penalty after being penalised for a collision with Antonelli at the last race in Austin
Mexico City Grand Prix
19:55
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Kieran Jackson
Here we go then - we’re just five minutes away from the Mexico City Grand Prix!
Lando Norris is on pole position but it’s a very long run down to turn 1 - can Charles Leclerc in second or Lewis Hamilton in third get into the lead?
Further back, Max Verstappen starts in fifth with Oscar Piastri in seventh - how quickly can they move through the order?
Big day in the championship race this.
Lando Norris, ahead of starting on pole:
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Kieran Jackson
“It’s a long race, a bit hotter today, wind has picked up and changed direction.
“A lot of deg and question marks around tyres, but we’re confident in our approach.”
Gabriel Bortoleto, starting in 16th:
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Kieran Jackson
How do you feel? “Very good. Track is still a bit dirty and still a bit hot here, so it’s going to be crazy.”
Time for the Mexican national anthem
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Kieran Jackson
Performed by the Mariachi Gama 1000 orchestra on the grid in Mexico City.
About half the drivers have umbrellas on the grid, given track temperatures around the 45C mark.
A reminder of Norris's pole lap on Saturday
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Kieran Jackson
That pole lap from Lando pic.twitter.com/vSBoIHFS8E
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) October 26, 2025
Mexico GP qualifying - ghost car
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Kieran Jackson
Ghost Car Mexico City edition!
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 26, 2025
Ride onboard with Charles Leclerc as he battles for pole with Lando Norris #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/lVwCzoWwMt
Sergio Perez on F1 return next year with Cadillac:
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Kieran Jackson
On not driving at Mexico GP: “It’s being out of the paddock, it feels strange. I will be watching the race on Sunday from my sofa.”
On return: “It took me a while, a good six months, to realise I wanted to come back and finish my career properly. I needed the right project.”
Speaking to Sky Sports
Top-10 in the driver standings with five races to go
19:30
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Kieran Jackson
Piastri’s lead is 14 points over Norris and now only 40 over Verstappen:
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 346 points
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 332 points
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 306 points
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 252 points
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 192 points
6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 142 points
7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 89 points
8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 73 points
9. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) - 41 points
10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 39 points
Lewis Hamilton tells McLaren title rivals to copy ‘cut-throat’ Max Verstappen
19:24
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Kieran Jackson
“The pressure is high. It is a time where you have to put your blinkers up and block everything from the outside. There is so much coming in, positive and negative,” Ferrari driver Hamilton told Sky Sports.
“Also, you really have to be cut-throat and that is what Max is. He is going to take this from them if they don’t do the same.
“They have got to be pushing and you have to dig deep firstly to be able to hold off someone like Max in the car that he is in at the moment.
“But for either of them to come out ahead, consistency is key and we have seen that from Max in the last few races.”
This is a cool list:
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Kieran Jackson
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is comfortably the highest altitude circuit on the calendar #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/hEqOS2iypb
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 26, 2025
Constructor standings heading into round 20
19:15
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Kieran Jackson
1. McLaren - 678 points (champions)
2. Mercedes - 341 points
3. Ferrari - 334 points
4. Red Bull - 331 points
5. Williams - 111 points
6. Racing Bulls - 72 points
7. Aston Martin - 69 points
8. Sauber - 59 points
9. Haas - 48 points
10. Alpine - 20 points
Verstappen on Perez's 2026 return
19:12
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Kieran Jackson
Chestappen
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 26, 2025
The home hero Sergio Perez will be back on the grid for the next Mexico City Grand Prix... #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/AP911r394Z
Max Verstappen on 'positive pressure' of this year's title race:
19:07
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Kieran Jackson
“I just want to try and win races until the end of the season. We had a good run and we also know as a team that it needs to be perfect to have a chance. So, if it works, then great, unbelievable comeback.
“Of course, I’ve won championships very late, very early. Now, this one, of course, is very different because I think for most of the season it was a lot harder for us.
“To be able to still be in this fight is very surprising but I take it. For me, it’s just positive pressure. I’m loving what I’m doing. If the car is competitive, it’s much better to be racing in it than when it’s not.”
A reminder of the starting grid in Mexico:
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Kieran Jackson
1) Lando Norris - McLaren
2) Charles Leclerc - Ferrari
3) Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari
4) George Russell - Mercedes
5) Max Verstappen - Red Bull
6) Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes
7) Oscar Piastri - McLaren
8) Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls
9) Ollie Bearman - Haas
10) Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull
11) Esteban Ocon - Haas
12) Carlos Sainz - Williams*
13) Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber
14) Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin
15) Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls
16) Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber
17) Alex Albon - Williams
18) Pierre Gasly - Alpine
19) Lance Stroll - Aston Martin
20) Franco Colapinto - Alpine
*Sainz has a five-place grid penalty after being penalised for a collision with Antonelli at th