Formation for today's Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix

The lineup for the 2024 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Here's the lineup for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Mexico City.

Carlos Sainz has secured the front starting spot for the Mexico City Grand Prix, achieving his initial pole position in the F1 2024 season after an impressive performance.

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The departing driver from Ferrari will share the front row with the current leader in the world championship, Max Verstappen, who managed to outperform his championship competitor, Lando Norris, who will start from the third position.

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari will begin the race from the fourth position, followed by the Mercedes pair, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

Kevin Magnussen will start from the seventh position, followed by Alpine's Pierre Gasly, Williams' Alex Albon, and his Haas colleague Nico Hulkenberg.

Oscar Piastri of McLaren finds himself in the 17th position following an unsatisfactory exit in Q1, as Sergio Perez begins his home grand prix disappointingly in 18th position, having been eliminated in the initial qualifying round as well.

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Understanding the Regulations: Did Marc Marquez Avoid a Penalty for His Race Suit?

An explanation of a potential rule violation by Marc Marquez during the event in Thailand.

After Marc Marquez crashed while holding second place in the Thailand Grand Prix, his Gresini MotoGP suit was observed to be partially unzipped, raising discussions about a potential penalty.

The eight-time world champion was in pursuit of Francesco Bagnaia, who ultimately won, when he lost control and fell off his GP23 Ducati while navigating Turn 8 on lap 14.

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Marquez attempted to prevent the fall by using his knee, but was unable to regain control as he skidded across the curb on the outer edge of the turn.

After initially being demoted, he was reinstated to 11th place in the race, as it was determined he had adhered to the race officials' directions following a late crash with Joan Mir.

More controversy arose for Marquez when footage from his GP23 showed that his Gresini racing suit had come partially undone.

In a conversation with reporters, which included Crash.net, Marquez admitted that the suit came apart because the airbag system activated.

"The airbag deployment during the crash likely caused the suit to open," he stated.

"There was a significant amount of pressure, and although we had a security system in place, it failed. Initially, it was a minor issue, but as we completed the race, I noticed it had worsened on the final lap."

In the footage from Marquez’s motorcycle, it's visible that the safety latch at the top of his leathers, which secures the zipper, comes undone right when he gets back into the race after his fall.

As the airbag loses air, the zipper slowly unzips further down towards the Gresini Racing emblem on his outfit.

The issue never gets better nor is it fixed by the Spaniard, and it remains evident during the cooldown lap following the checkered flag.

What are the regulations?

According to Article 2.4.5.2 in the FIM MotoGP rulebook, found under the section for Rider’s Safety Equipment, it states:

Every rider under contract is required to start each racing event with a minimum of two full sets of intact safety gear.

"A full collection of safety gear must include:

"Riders are required to wear their gear properly secured whenever they are on the track. In specific instances, such as with the Airbag system, the equipment needs to be available and operational at the beginning of each track session. The Technical Director has the ultimate authority in decisions regarding rider gear."

The summary document from the FIM stewards for Sunday did not include any reference to an inquiry about Marquez’s suit becoming unfastened.

Has there been a previous occurrence?

A well-known incident took place during the 2021 Catalan Grand Prix when Fabio Quartararo's racing suit became entirely unzipped, prompting him to remove his chest protector.

This was found to violate Article 2.4.5.2, resulting in a three-second time penalty for him.

Initially, Quartararo was unhappy about the criticism he received, but he later admitted that the penalty was justified.

During the 2023 Indian Grand Prix, Jorge Martin faced a problem when his racing suit unexpectedly unzipped. He managed to address the issue swiftly, and as a result, he did not receive any penalty.

Marquez's racing suit didn't open as much as Quartararo's, but according to the rules, it wasn't "properly secured" and stayed that way until the race ended.

Although Marquez's other protective gear, like his chest protector, remained securely in position, a subsequent fall could have led to a second activation of the airbag, possibly escalating the situation to a more perilous level.

Crash.net has contacted Dorna Sports to obtain a statement from Race Direction regarding the issue.

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Perplexing Decision: Carlos Sainz Not Chosen by Red Bull or Mercedes

"It's uncommon for a leading team driver to join a team in the middle of the pack."

Carlos Sainz secured the top spot in the Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying session, showcasing his impressive abilities.

The current Ferrari driver, who will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton next year, has decided to join Williams.

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However, his outstanding display during the qualifying session in Mexico has led to assertions that Sainz deserves a more competitive vehicle for the 2025 season.

Karun Chandhok from Sky Sports mentioned that it is uncommon for a driver from a leading team to join a team that is not at the top.

James Vowles and his team have achieved an impressive feat by bringing him on board, showcasing their outstanding work.

"It's disappointing that he won't be racing for Red Bull or Mercedes next year."

Sainz considered joining Red Bull, Mercedes, and even Aston Martin at one point.

Aston Martin quickly secured a new contract with Fernando Alonso, whereas Red Bull instead expressed continued confidence in Sergio Perez.

Mercedes, after careful consideration, acknowledged their interest in Sainz but ultimately chose Kimi Antonelli as Hamilton's successor.

Carlos Sainz was highly sought after, and Williams successfully fended off competition from Alpine and Sauber to secure his interest

Chandhok stated: "Securing pole position only required two laps."

"In Austin and at this location, he has been performing exceptionally well. Unfortunately, he encountered a fuel issue, which forced him to carefully handle the race in Austin."

"It's bewildering that he won't have a position in one of the top four teams next year."

"The person is performing exceptionally well. It's astonishing."

Danica Patrick commented, "His dedication and concentration on Ferrari to conclude the season in such a manner have been incredibly remarkable."

"He's performed amazingly throughout the year, facing significant challenges in deciding his direction and actions."

"He's performed consistently well throughout the year, and I really hope he secures a victory for his own satisfaction."

When you observe that lap, his hands remain incredibly steady. He skillfully navigates the curves, with the car perfectly in sync with him.

Chandhok responded by saying, "He's consistently demonstrated a fluid driving style. He's also quite thoughtful."

"When he feels the wheels slipping, he shifts into a higher gear and constantly seeks to speed up."

"He's quite intellectual. That lap was executed with exceptional skill."

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Charles Leclerc candidly admits to being "nowhere" in performance during Mexico F1 qualifying

Charles Leclerc concedes that he has been off the pace throughout the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.

Charles Leclerc has admitted that his speed has been significantly lacking throughout this weekend's F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Leclerc managed to clinch fourth place for the race on Sunday, as his Ferrari colleague Carlos Sainz surged ahead to grab the pole position.

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The driver from Monaco cobbled together a messy last lap during the third qualifying session, struggling with excess steering in the car's rear through the mid-section of the lap.

Throughout the sessions in Mexico this weekend, Sainz has consistently outpaced Leclerc.

After the qualifying round, Leclerc offered a candid evaluation of his performance during an interview with Sky Sports F1.

"I felt completely off pace," Leclerc remarked. "As soon as I hopped into the car for FP2, I realized I just wasn't in sync with it.

"In the third practice session, I was also off the pace. Similarly, during qualifying, I didn't make an impact. The best I could have achieved was fourth place."

At the Circuit of the Americas, the narrative was much the same, as Leclerc had a tough time during the qualifying rounds but then shone brightly during the actual race.

Leclerc surged to the front in the first lap of the United States Grand Prix, having begun the race from the fourth position.

He subsequently took command of the race, leading from the front to clinch his third victory of the season.

Leclerc mentioned, "What slightly lifts my spirits is believing that, based on yesterday's race speed, I might be the quickest."

"Reflecting on the speed during the race, especially considering yesterday's performance. Yet, beginning from the fourth position complicates matters for me. I simply didn't have the right sensation."

"I'm aware that my approach to driving doesn't fare as well on tracks with low grip, particularly during qualifying rounds, such as at Monza and this location. However, in Monza, things turned out favorably during the race."

"I'm quite sure we'll have the speed needed in the race tomorrow, but getting off to a strong start will be crucial for me to compete for the victory."

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Headline-Making Discussions Between Fernando Alonso and Red Bull Uncovered This Year

"During that period, Sergio's contract was still up in the air…

Christian Horner revealed that Fernando Alonso had been exploring options by initiating initial discussions with Red Bull earlier this year.

Throughout the years, the interactions between Alonso and Red Bull have been widely reported. However, it has only recently come to light that they actually got in touch in 2024.

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At the start of this season, Red Bull had already signed contracts with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez when Alonso reached out to them.

"At that point, Sergio's contract had not been renewed," Horner clarified.

"As an experienced professional, Fernando consistently seeks to understand all of his available choices."

"He's constantly evaluating the market with his long-time manager or advisor, Flavio Briatore."

"This demonstrates his intense drive and competitive nature. Even at 43, he continues to perform exceptionally."

"He's maintaining excellent physical condition, which proves that age is merely a figure."

"He remains an exceptionally skilled Formula 1 driver, and with the right resources, I have no doubt he would lead the pack."

Alonso chose to sign a fresh contract with Aston Martin, committing himself to the team through the conclusion of 2026.

This implies that the two-time Formula 1 champion could finish his career without ever driving for Red Bull, even though there have been several close opportunities.

Horner discussed the occasions when he nearly signed Alonso.

"He is an exceptionally strong rival. I recall traveling to Madrid after his initial McLaren tenure in 2008 and making efforts to have him join our team," Horner mentioned.

"Our aim was to secure a two-year contract, but he was only willing to agree to a single-year agreement."

"We believed he already had an agreement with Ferrari up his sleeve at that time. As a result, we couldn't reach an agreement."

"If he had joined us back in 2009, the situation might have been somewhat different."

"By the middle of the 2009 season, he firmly believed that if he had the chance to drive our car, he could still secure the championship title that year. That was the decisive moment."

"We later talked… I recall being with him and Adrian Newey in the back of a rental car at Spa Airport."

"It was likely in 2011 or perhaps 2012 when the transition from Ferrari began, and even at the start of this year."

"It's amazing how long his career has lasted, how competitive he is, and the impressive stats that reflect his talent and skills."

"Winning just two world championships doesn't fully reflect his talent. He deserved to have won more."

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Lando Norris affirms the new floor meets team expectations despite being 0.3 seconds behind

"Should it have been an improvement of two to three-tenths, securing the top position would be straightforward. However, we're dealing with minor details, significantly less than what outsiders might assume."

Lando Norris has affirmed that McLaren's latest floor enhancement is meeting the team's expectations perfectly, even though it's 0.3 seconds slower than Ferrari in the F1 qualifiers for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Norris is set to kick off Sunday’s race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the third position on the grid.

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McLaren dominated the final practice session, securing the top two positions, but their competitive edge diminished as the qualifying rounds advanced.

The Woking-based team was decisively defeated by Ferrari in Austin during their last race, prompting McLaren to deploy an upgraded floor for the upcoming weekend.

Despite being roughly three-tenths behind Carlos Sainz, Norris has verified that the recent upgrade is functioning as planned.

During the FIA press briefing in Mexico, where Crash.net is on-site in the paddock, Norris commented, "Nope, it's performing precisely as the team anticipated. It's beneficial. But yeah."

"If we had improved by two or three-tenths, I believe we would comfortably be in the top position, but we're dealing with very minor adjustments, significantly smaller than what outsiders might assume."

"Discussing improvements usually involves mentioning marginal gains of one, two, or three-tenths, but it's not even reaching that level."

Norris believes he pushed his McLaren to its full potential during the qualifying round, acknowledging that he was "pushing to the edge" on his last lap in Q3.

Discussing his qualifying performance, Norris mentioned: "I pushed to my maximum, there was no room for improvement in my speed. It's primarily because the other drivers didn't fully capitalize on their opportunities. In almost every turn, I was on the verge of skidding and committing errors.

"In my third qualifying run, I managed to pull off that performance in a single lap, but there was absolutely no chance of squeezing an additional three-tenths of a second from the car. It was more about them simply going faster. I had already pushed the car to its maximum in the first and second qualifying rounds."

"Made us appear as the front-runners, yet truthfully, since the first practice, Ferrari has been leading the pack, with Carlos leading the charge today. It will be tough to surpass them tomorrow."

Norris aims to reduce Verstappen's 57-point advantage in the championship standings, as the Red Bull competitor begins the race just one position ahead in second place.

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Red Bull criticizes "armchair experts" for their comments on Sergio Perez's race engineer. Christian Horner stands by Hugh Bird following criticism in Mexico.

Christian Horner has responded to detractors who, armed with only "1% of the facts," have criticized Sergio Perez's race engineer.

The head of Red Bull was informed about the disapproval directed at Hugh Bird in Mexico, which is where this weekend's grand prix is being held, and is also the homeland of Perez.

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Since 2021, Bird has served as the race engineer communicating with Perez during competitions, but it appears he is currently under scrutiny from critics in Mexico.

"Listen, as a race engineer communicating with the driver, you're in the spotlight, and in today's digital age, everyone has something to say," Horner replied.

"Each person has their own perspective on matters."

"I believe Hugh performs exceptionally well. He is an incredibly intelligent individual."

"He has matured within the team, consistently putting in his utmost effort to support his driver and the entire team."

"It's quite severe for individuals to make judgments and offer criticism from the outside when they're only aware of roughly 1% of the actual circumstances he's managing."

"The best aspect of making everything accessible in Formula 1 is the level of access we are currently providing."

"The drawback is the influx of self-proclaimed experts and enthusiasts that it attracts."

Hugh Bird is an exceptionally skilled engineer and a crucial member of our group, so I believe that any negative remarks about him are unjust.

The pressure on Perez is set to increase following his disappointing performance in the qualifying round for his home event at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Perez acknowledged that his performance this season has been "terrible" and ended up qualifying in 18th place.

Helmut Marko grimly informed Sky Germany that, regrettably, the anticipated improvement has not occurred.

Red Bull is considering bringing in Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda as potential replacements if they decide to part ways with Perez.

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Lewis Hamilton perplexed by upgraded Mercedes not being as fast as anticipated

Lewis Hamilton was surprised that his enhanced Mercedes F1 vehicle did not perform as rapidly as he had hoped during the qualifying session.

Lewis Hamilton found himself perplexed by the lack of speed in Mercedes' newly improved Formula 1 vehicle, especially after his teammate George Russell surpassed him in the qualifying round at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

This weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mercedes has opted for different setups, with Hamilton behind the wheel of the newly upgraded W15, whereas Russell is piloting a version from an earlier specification.

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In the most recent qualifying round, Hamilton faced another setback against Russell, with Mercedes securing the third row for themselves in positions five and six. The seven-time world champion finished three tenths behind his teammate and trailed the leader by seven tenths.

"P3 appeared to be satisfactory; it seemed we were heading in the correct direction," Hamilton stated. "I chose not to implement any modifications.

"We simply attached the wing and my reaction was, 'alright, let's stop here'. There wasn't much room for making adjustments to the set-up to advance the car's performance. The performance stands as it is.

"Next, as we entered the qualifying round, I suddenly lost all rear grip. It felt as if everything had turned upside down. It's quite peculiar how the car behaves. It'll be fascinating to analyze the data, especially since I'm using the newer model that's supposed to be faster. However, I'm not convinced it's performing as expected."

On his last lap of Q3, Hamilton experienced a slide, emphasizing the W15's challenging handling.

Mercedes has experienced a series of crashes lately, with Russell's collision during Friday's practice session marking the fourth incident in as many days of racing activity.

This incident followed his accident during the qualifiers at the United States Grand Prix, which occurred just a day prior to Hamilton losing control and spinning out on the race's second lap in Austin.

In response to a question about the reasons behind Mercedes' vehicle consistently causing issues for both of its drivers, Hamilton said, "Not exactly. We're experiencing issues with three-wheeling and the ride height fluctuating by 15mm, and when that happens, it essentially falls apart."

After failing to finish in his last race at COTA, Hamilton is keeping his expectations in check for the upcoming Sunday's grand prix.

"Tomorrow will bring a significant amount of information, but I doubt we stand a chance against those leading," he commented. "They have advanced too far beyond us."

"Let's just wait and see what happens. My main goal is simply to finish the race this time around, at the very least."

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Carlos Sainz reveals Lando Norris's influence on his F1 qualifying success

Carlos Sainz details how Lando Norris's technique influenced his approach on the last turn, leading to his pole position in Mexico.

Carlos Sainz credits his former F1 colleague Lando Norris as a source of motivation for clinching the pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The departing Ferrari racer clinched his season's initial pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen by a margin of 0.225 seconds during the qualifying round.

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During his last round of Q3, Sainz was observed adopting an atypical approach by staying close to the pit wall after coming out of the last bend – a strategy he disclosed was learned from Norris, his previous colleague at McLaren.

"Sainz mentioned that it's simply something typical of Lando, possibly originating from iRacing, that he enjoys doing."

"He prefers to cover the short distance to the finish line, and I mentioned, 'I have nothing to lose by possibly shortening the distance a bit if it speeds things up. It might shave off a millisecond or two, but I'll ensure I don't exclude them in the process."

"Reflecting back on our time together at McLaren, I recall he often engaged in that behavior, leaving me somewhat perplexed."

The topic of tire preparation has been at the forefront of discussions within Ferrari for the past few races. This is because there's a sense that, while the team is quite strong during the races, there seems to be something missing during the qualifying rounds.

This year's vehicle performs excellently in terms of tyre wear, but this could imply that during qualifying, it might not be possible to fully exploit the tyres' potential on the initial timed lap, especially with the soft tyres.

"During the three-week hiatus, we concentrated on this area and entered the Austin and Mexico rounds with a few strategies that appeared to be effective."

Sainz expressed that securing his initial pole position of the season felt "incredibly rewarding," following a lap he described as "extremely challenging" to execute.

"He expressed delight, noting that achieving such powerful laps in Mexico is uncommon."

"Completing a lap involves considerable sliding, making it challenging to execute one seamlessly. In Q3, my attempts were nearly flawless, and securing the pole position confirms our strong performance continuing from Austin."

"Austin was already showing promise, especially with that final lap in Q3, so I was optimistic about heading to Mexico, and we managed to maintain that performance."

Sainz mentioned he will make every effort to maintain his position at the front as they approach the first turn.

"From the beginning, my focus will be on maintaining the lead position because in Mexico, that's crucial for keeping the cars cool, preserving the tires, and everything else," he mentioned.

"I'm committed to giving it my all. However, my primary attention is on the initial phase up to the first 100, and on getting off to a strong start. From that point forward, much depends on how well my competitors begin and the spontaneous choices we all make at the outset."

"I'll rely on my intuition, and clearly, my goal is to emerge from that corner in first place without a doubt."

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Max Verstappen cautions against high hopes, even after an impressive second-place finish in Mexico's qualifying rounds.

Verstappen tempers anticipation for Red Bull's potential to contend with Ferrari for the top spot at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen has cautioned against anticipating extraordinary outcomes from Red Bull in the upcoming F1 race at the Mexico City Grand Prix, even though he managed to secure a position at the front of the starting grid.

Verstappen edged out his Formula 1 competitor, Lando Norris, securing a position at the front of the grid for the grand prix.

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The driver from the Netherlands sat out most of the Friday practice session because of a problem with his engine and appeared to be slower than expected in the third free practice.

Despite falling short of the top spot in qualifying by a significant margin of more than two-tenths, Verstappen was thrilled with his performance, describing it as an "amazing outcome for our team."

During the FIA press conference in Mexico, as reported by Crash.net from the paddock, Verstappen commented, “I essentially did about four laps yesterday, split between two on lower fuel and two on higher fuel, which amounted to essentially no useful data being collected. It was entirely unproductive.”

"For me, the third free practice session was incredibly important, and I aimed to complete as many laps as possible. We were trailing, the car didn’t handle well, and the overall challenge was significant. I anticipated a challenging qualifying session ahead, but after making some last-minute tweaks, things began to improve."

"Securing a spot in the front row, in my opinion, is an outstanding achievement for our team."

Verstappen secured a front-row starting position in the most recent race at the Circuit of the Americas.

Nonetheless, Red Bull found themselves lagging behind in terms of speed during the race compared to Ferrari and

Verstappen managed to secure a spot on the podium after Norris received a contentious five-second penalty.

Moving forward to the upcoming race, Verstappen conceded he doesn’t “anticipate any wonders”.

"He added, "Miracles aren't what I'm anticipating. In my opinion, Austin truly showcased Ferrari's remarkable speed."

"Indeed, it's possible that McLaren wasn't at their best that weekend, but during the race, they seemed to still be in contention. As for me, I'm not certain, but I suppose we'll see what happens tomorrow."

Verstappen aims to widen his advantage in the F1 drivers' standings this Sunday.

With five races remaining, he holds a 57-point lead over Norris.

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Live Updates for the 2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying Session!

Follow along with our live text coverage of the qualifying rounds for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Check out the outcomes from the last practice session in Mexico.

The list of names includes Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Magnussen, and Lawson.

In the last practice session, Piastri led McLaren to secure the top two positions, while Sainz finished closely in third place.

The top ten includes Piastri, Norris, Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Russell, Lawson, and Albon.

Sainz secures third place, trailing by 0.3 seconds. Leclerc ends up in sixth, 0.7 seconds behind Piastri.

Piastri moves in front of Norris, with a narrow margin of 0.059 seconds separating them. Hamilton takes the fourth position, trailing closely behind Verstappen.

The Red Bull driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 17.003 seconds, placing him 0.3 seconds in front of Sainz.

Sainz holds the lead, followed by Leclerc, Tsunoda, Norris, Colapinto, Piastri, Perez, Hamilton, Russell, and Magnussen in that order.

Leclerc has just set a new fastest time for the session at 1 minute 17.334 seconds.

A mechanic from Leclerc's team slipped while guiding the Ferrari driver out of the garage.

The technician expertly manages the situation with a smooth maneuver, resulting in no injuries or harm.

Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz managed to clock in at 1 minute and 17.447 seconds, placing him 0.169 seconds ahead of Leclerc. Strangely enough, Sainz did not achieve a personal record in any of the individual sectors.

The Ferrari driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 17.616 seconds, outpacing Sainz by 0.2 seconds. Ferrari's strong performance carries on.

Towards the conclusion of the lap, he experiences a spin in the stadium section. Fortunately, he manages to avoid any damage by keeping his car away from the barriers.

The list includes Sainz, Leclerc, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Verstappen, Stroll, Alonso, and Hulkenberg.

Sainz leads the way with a time of 1 minute 17.825 seconds, edging out his teammate Leclerc by 0.064 seconds.

The seven-time world champion delivered a clean and precise lap, clocking in at 1 minute and 18.123 seconds, which was one-tenth faster than Russell's time.

Both Mercedes drivers have chosen to use the soft tires. Russell edges out Verstappen by just 0.045 seconds. Hamilton secures the third spot.

"To be frank, I’m lacking grip at the back, especially at lower speeds," Verstappen communicates via team radio.

Gasly appears alongside Verstappen on the timing charts, but there is a 1.5-second gap between them.

He begins the third practice session using the soft tires. His initial lap time is 1 minute 18.397 seconds. Verstappen is the sole driver on the circuit who has chosen to use the soft tires.

The last practice session of the weekend has begun in Mexico.

Red Bull has replaced Max Verstappen's power unit due to the problems he encountered during Friday's practice session.

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Carlos Sainz outpaces Max Verstappen to secure the top spot in Mexico City GP qualifying

Carlos Sainz earns his first pole position of the season by surpassing Max Verstappen in the Mexico qualifying round.

Carlos Sainz secured his maiden pole position of the season, outpacing F1 championship frontrunner Max Verstappen at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Ferrari's departing driver, Sainz, secured the pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, surpassing Red Bull's Verstappen by 0.225 seconds. Verstappen, currently ahead in the championship by 57 points, had his initial Q3 lap invalidated for exceeding track limits.

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Max Verstappen's competitor for the championship, Lando Norris, recorded the third quickest time, trailing the pole position by 0.314 seconds. Historically, starting from the third spot on the grid has been advantageous in Mexico, thanks to the significant slipstream effect on the track's exceptionally long stretch leading to the first turn.

Charles Leclerc ended up in fourth place on the grid, starting from the second row, as he was unable to keep up with the impressive speed of his Ferrari teammate.

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton secured the fifth and sixth spots on the grid, occupying the entire third row. Seven-time world champion Hamilton was trailing the fastest time by seven-tenths of a second.

Kevin Magnussen secured the eighth position, finishing ahead of Pierre Gasly from Alpine, Alex Albon driving for Williams, and Nico Hulkenberg, his teammate at Haas, who completed the top ten.

Yuki Tsunoda had an accident at Turn 12 while trying to claim the 11th spot on the starting grid, finishing just ahead of his Red Bull teammate Liam Lawson.

A red flag towards the end stopped other drivers from enhancing their times on their second attempts, resulting in Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing in 13th and 14th positions. They were placed just ahead of Sauber's Valtteri Bottas, who unusually advanced to Q2.

Franco Colapinto was unable to advance beyond the first qualifying round and is set to begin the race in 16th position for Williams. He is positioned just ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who unexpectedly exited the session in 17th place.

Sergio Perez is facing increasing pressure after the Mexican driver finished with a time that placed him 18th, resulting in his elimination from the initial stage of qualifying for the fifth time this season.

Perez managed to outpace just two drivers: Esteban Ocon from Alpine and Zhou Guanyu from Sauber.

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