The F1 weekend in Mexico City is coming to an exciting conclusion tonight as the drivers gear up for the Mexican Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, aiming for his fourth world championship title, will be facing tough competition from Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc after a dramatic battle in Austin.
In the latest updates from the race, Lando Norris is holding steady in third place, maintaining a five-second gap behind Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz is leading the pack with an eight-second advantage over his Ferrari teammate. The race seems to be in Sainz’s control at this stage.
Lewis Hamilton, who had a challenging weekend in Texas, is making moves and has advanced to fifth place after overtaking Oscar Piastri. Unfortunately, Fernando Alonso had to retire from the race due to a brake issue on his 400th F1 outing.
As the race progresses, the drivers are strategizing with pit stops and tyre changes. Carlos Sainz switched to hard tyres, while Lando Norris opted for a pit stop that put him on a path to finish the race. Max Verstappen served his penalty and is now in 13th place, facing an uphill battle to climb back up the leaderboard.
The leaderboard currently stands with Carlos Sainz in the lead, followed by Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, and Liam Lawson rounding out the top ten.
Sergio Perez faced damage to the front of his car and had to make a pit stop, while George Russell was surprised by news of Max Verstappen’s penalty. The race is heating up with battles for position and strategic moves shaping the outcome of the Mexican Grand Prix. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds on the track.