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Lando Norris won the Mexico City Grand Prix from pole position, taking the championship lead by one point, amid a chaotic race with penalties and on-track incidents involving top drivers like Hamilton and Verstappen.
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix by setting a faster lap than Charles Leclerc in qualifying, with a notable 'Ghost Car' feature highlighting his performance differences.
Oscar Piastri had a frustrating qualifying session at the Mexico City Grand Prix, finishing P8 and nearly eight-tenths behind teammate Lando Norris, but will start P7 due to a penalty for another driver. He expressed disappointment with his lap times and noted that the car's performance felt normal, with no major issues apart from a small under-delivery in one corner. Piastri plans to focus on a good start and opportunities at the beginning of the race.
The first day of practice for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix revealed mixed performances among F1 teams, with Red Bull's Verstappen showing strong qualifying pace but struggles on long runs, while McLaren's Norris faced handling issues. Grip levels were low, affecting consistency and lap times, and teams are expected to make balance adjustments as the weekend progresses.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will start the Mexico City Grand Prix with a clean slate after previous repercussions were removed, as Piastri reflects on their recent collisions and the championship battle with Verstappen, emphasizing focusing on his own performance and the team's efforts.
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari is "too far away" in terms of pace for the Mexico Grand Prix, as he and teammate Carlos Sainz struggle to extract enough speed from the car over a single lap. Leclerc acknowledged the strong performance of McLaren and Red Bull, while also mentioning the difficulty in reading Mercedes' performance. Both drivers cited rear grip issues as a major challenge, particularly with the aggressive soft tire. Leclerc expressed doubt about securing pole position but didn't rule it out entirely.