Mexican Grand Prix News
Lando Norris burst to the top of the timesheet in impressive fashion in final practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix to set himself up for a shot at pole in Saturday night's qualifying session, with Lewis Hamilton second for Ferrari.
Max Verstappen topped second practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri struggles continued as he was only 12th.
Lando Norris believes McLaren have work to do to tame a car that is "a bit all over the place" at the Mexico City Grand Prix after they trailed Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes on the headline times in Friday practice.
Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in a first practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix featuring nine rookie drivers, with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton among the big names to sit it out.
Lewis Hamilton has advised Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris they need to be "cut-throat" and "dig deep" in their respective attempts to become world champion this year.
Lando Norris has revealed he did not use the tape Red Bull attempted to remove at last weekend's United States Grand Prix, calling the situation "amusing".
McLaren have removed the repercussions imposed on Lando Norris after team-mate Oscar Piastri bore some responsibility for their collision in the Austin Sprint, leaving the title rivals back competing on a “clean slate” from this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix.
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for this weekend’s latest Grand Prix with focus more than ever on the top of the Drivers’ Championship after a dramatic Sprint weekend in Austin saw Lando Norris and Max Verstappen make further inroads into Oscar Piastri’s points lead.
Helmut Marko says a "different approach" to Red Bull engineering their car lies behind the surge in form that his catapulted Max Verstappen back into title contention.
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are among nine drivers who will miss first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix this Friday.
Formula 1 moves swiftly onto the Mexico City Grand Prix after a dramatic Sprint weekend in Austin which saw things close up in the title race.
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Martin Brundle reflects on more controversial combat between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, along with Carlos Sainz's impressive victory at the Mexico City GP.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refused to confirm if Sergio Perez will retain his seat as Max Verstappen's team-mate in the future.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner suggested the "very harsh" double penalty dished out to Max Verstappen was a direct reaction to the events of Austin.
Carlos Sainz says he deserved one more win with Ferrari before leaving the team, after claiming a sensational victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen was slammed as "dangerous" and "ridiculous" for his driving in Mexico after his battle with a fed-up Lando Norris reached boiling point.
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz dominated to win the Mexico City GP as Lando Norris finished second after Max Verstappen received two penalties for clashes with his McLaren rival.
Look back at all the key updates and the best video from the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton admits he is "used to" being outqualified by George Russell after losing out at the Mexico City GP despite his team-mate using a significantly older floor.
| Sat 31st Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 5:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 1st Nov | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 6:30pm | 8:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
| Sat 31st Oct | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 5:15pm | 5:30pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 1st Nov | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 6:30pm | 8:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 365 |
| 2 | George Russell | 242 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 241 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 236 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 233 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 607 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 474 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 355 |
| 4 | McLaren | 355 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 102 |
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