Lando Norris dominated qualifying to take pole place for the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton additionally within the combine on the entrance of the grid as Ferrari impressed
Lando Norris declared: “I am right here to win”, after producing a monster lap to take pole place for the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix. The McLaren driver was dominant all through qualifying and acquired an extra enhance as his Components 1 championship rivals did not make their mark.
Nonetheless, he will likely be casting anxious glances on the two Ferrari machines lining up behind him. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez boasts the longest straight right down to the opening nook of your complete season and people beginning second and third can typically exploit the potent slipstream to overhaul the pole-sitter.
Charles Leclerc found large pace in Q3 and utilised it to safe his place alongside Norris on the entrance row. In the meantime, Lewis Hamilton accomplished the highest three to realize his most interesting Grand Prix qualifying efficiency of the marketing campaign.
It places the seven-time F1 champion in a robust place to probably finish his lengthy await a maiden Grand Prix podium as a Ferrari driver, which at present stands at 19 appearances and is already a file for the staff.
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Whereas Norris excelled, the opposite two contenders within the championship battle mounted a disappointing problem for pole. Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen, regardless of his current type, could not discover the essential remaining flying lap he wanted and was compelled to just accept fifth on the grid.
He was crushed out by George Russell within the Mercedes, although championship chief Oscar Piastri managed to go solely eighth quickest. He strikes up one spot to seventh within the beginning order resulting from Carlos Sainz serving a grid penalty.
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Full 2025 Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix qualifying end result
Lando Norris – McLarenCharles Leclerc – FerrariLewis Hamilton – FerrariGeorge Russell – MercedesMax Verstappen – Pink BullKimi Antonelli – MercedesOscar Piastri – McLarenIsack Hadjar – Racing BullsOliver Bearman – HaasYuki Tsunoda – Pink BullEsteban Ocon – HaasCarlos Sainz – Williams (dropped 5 locations resulting from a grid penalty)Nico Hulkenberg – SauberFernando Alonso – Aston MartinLiam Lawson – Racing BullsGabriel Bortoleto – SauberAlex Albon – WilliamsPierre Gasly – AlpineLance Stroll – Aston MartinFranco Colapinto – Alpine
Sainz’s penalty is a carryover from final weekend’s United States Grand Prix, the place he was penalised for colliding with Kimi Antonelli however could not serve a time penalty in Austin resulting from being compelled to retire with harm.
In consequence, he drops from seventh to twelfth on the beginning grid, although he stays properly forward of team-mate Alex Albon who suffered a Q1 exit.
Brit Oliver Bearman maintained his spectacular type with a 3rd Q3 look in as many Grands Prix in his Haas and begins ninth. Yuki Tsunoda additionally advantages from Sainz’s grid penalty, rising to tenth having narrowly missed out on a spot within the remaining a part of qualifying.
