Carlos Sainz has taken the top spot at the Mexico City Grand Prix, dominating the race from start to finish. Meanwhile, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen renewed their rivalry, with Norris finishing second and Verstappen coming in sixth after receiving two 10-second penalties for incidents with Norris ¹.
The drama unfolded early on, with Verstappen making a strong start to take the lead from Sainz. However, Sainz regained the top spot after a Safety Car phase, and Norris began to apply pressure on Verstappen. The two drivers clashed on lap 10, with Verstappen forcing Norris off the track and then gaining an unfair advantage by running wide ¹.
Norris branded Verstappen’s driving as “dangerous” over the team radio, and stewards later handed Verstappen two 10-second penalties for the incidents. Verstappen’s penalties dropped him down the order, and he ultimately finished sixth ¹.
Despite the setbacks, Verstappen still holds a 47-point lead over Norris in the championship standings. However, Norris’s second-place finish has kept his title hopes alive, and the McLaren driver will look to continue his momentum at the upcoming Sao Paulo GP ¹.
*Mexico City GP Results:*
– _1st:_ Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
– _2nd:_ Lando Norris (McLaren)
– _3rd:_ Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
– _4th:_ Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
– _5th:_ George Russell (Mercedes)
– _6th:_ Max Verstappen (Red Bull) ¹
The Sao Paulo GP is just around the corner, and with four race weekends left in the season, the championship battle is heating up. Will Norris be able to close the gap on Verstappen, or will the Red Bull driver hold on to his lead?
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