1. Lando Norris
McLaren
1:15.586
2. Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
1:15.848
+ 0.262
3. Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
1:15.938
+ 0.352
4. George Russell
Mercedes
1:16.034
+ 0.448
5. Max Verstappen
Red Bull
1:16.070
+ 0.484
6. Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:16.118
+ 0.532
7. Oscar Piastri
McLaren
1:16.174
+ 0.588
8. Isack Hadjar
Racing Bulls
1:16.252
+ 0.666
9. Oliver Bearman
Haas
1:16.460
+ 0.874
10. Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull
1:16.816
+ 1.230
11. Esteban Ocon
Haas
1:16.837
12. Carlos Sainz
Williams
1:16.172
penalized with a 5-place grid drop for the incident in the US GP
13. Nico Hülkenberg
Sauber
1:17.016
14. Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
1:17.103
15. Liam Lawson
Racing Bulls
1:18.072
16. Gabriel Bortoleto
Sauber
1:17.412
17. Alex Albon
Williams
1:17.490
18. Pierre Gasly
Alpine
1:17.546
19. Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
1:17.606
20. Franco Colapinto
Alpine
1:17.670
McLaren
1:15.586
2. Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
1:15.848
+ 0.262
3. Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
1:15.938
+ 0.352
4. George Russell
Mercedes
1:16.034
+ 0.448
5. Max Verstappen
Red Bull
1:16.070
+ 0.484
6. Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:16.118
+ 0.532
7. Oscar Piastri
McLaren
1:16.174
+ 0.588
8. Isack Hadjar
Racing Bulls
1:16.252
+ 0.666
9. Oliver Bearman
Haas
1:16.460
+ 0.874
10. Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull
1:16.816
+ 1.230
11. Esteban Ocon
Haas
1:16.837
12. Carlos Sainz
Williams
1:16.172
penalized with a 5-place grid drop for the incident in the US GP
13. Nico Hülkenberg
Sauber
1:17.016
14. Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
1:17.103
15. Liam Lawson
Racing Bulls
1:18.072
16. Gabriel Bortoleto
Sauber
1:17.412
17. Alex Albon
Williams
1:17.490
18. Pierre Gasly
Alpine
1:17.546
19. Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
1:17.606
20. Franco Colapinto
Alpine
1:17.670
Oliver Bearman regrets that, under Formula 1 sporting regulations, he had to miss the first Friday practice in Mexico because his car was driven by Rio Hirakawa, Haas F1’s Japanese reserve driver.
The rules in force in 2025 stipulate that all teams must provide their cars to rookies at least twice per season — rookies being drivers who have contested no more than two Grands Prix in the World Championship.
Although Bearman himself could also be considered a rookie, since this is his first full season in Formula 1, he does not formally fall into that category. The British Ferrari Driver Academy graduate made his debut last year when he took part in three Grands Prix for Scuderia Ferrari and Haas: in Jeddah he drove Carlos Sainz’s car when Sainz was ill, and in Baku and São Paulo he stood in for Kevin Magnussen.
"Mexico is a tricky circuit, and I probably underestimated how important it is to do even the first practice session," Motorsport Week quotes Oliver as saying. "In general, I’ll say again: it’s not easy for me. It’s my debut season, and yet I am forced to miss practice. In my position I should have the opportunity to work on track, including in the very first session of these weekends, but I have to give up my seat — that’s a fact.
Wherever it happens, it makes a difference. If I had the chance to do the season from the very start, I would prefer to miss practice at tracks I’m more familiar with, for example Abu Dhabi. After all, I’m still a rookie, it’s my first full season. I don’t think I should ever be in a situation where I have to miss practice."
Although the 20-year-old Briton bemoans his fate, on Saturday that did not prevent him from beating his experienced teammate Esteban Ocon in qualifying for the sixth consecutive time.
"All things considered, I’m glad I made it to the final," added Bearman, who set the tenth fastest time but will start ninth due to Carlos Sainz’s penalty. "On Friday I had a few issues; I couldn’t extract the maximum from the car in my only free practice session, and on Saturday I couldn’t get the soft tyres to work effectively, so I didn’t really get a feel for their behaviour.
Overall, many questions remained unanswered before qualifying, and we are still not quick enough. To be honest, after the lap I did in the final session, it felt like that was the maximum the car could do. So my impressions were mixed.
But still, we made it to the qualifying final for the third time in a row — it’s also important that the VF-25 has become faster thanks to the technical upgrades, because that is exactly what we are aiming for."
The rules in force in 2025 stipulate that all teams must provide their cars to rookies at least twice per season — rookies being drivers who have contested no more than two Grands Prix in the World Championship.
Although Bearman himself could also be considered a rookie, since this is his first full season in Formula 1, he does not formally fall into that category. The British Ferrari Driver Academy graduate made his debut last year when he took part in three Grands Prix for Scuderia Ferrari and Haas: in Jeddah he drove Carlos Sainz’s car when Sainz was ill, and in Baku and São Paulo he stood in for Kevin Magnussen.
"Mexico is a tricky circuit, and I probably underestimated how important it is to do even the first practice session," Motorsport Week quotes Oliver as saying. "In general, I’ll say again: it’s not easy for me. It’s my debut season, and yet I am forced to miss practice. In my position I should have the opportunity to work on track, including in the very first session of these weekends, but I have to give up my seat — that’s a fact.
Wherever it happens, it makes a difference. If I had the chance to do the season from the very start, I would prefer to miss practice at tracks I’m more familiar with, for example Abu Dhabi. After all, I’m still a rookie, it’s my first full season. I don’t think I should ever be in a situation where I have to miss practice."
Although the 20-year-old Briton bemoans his fate, on Saturday that did not prevent him from beating his experienced teammate Esteban Ocon in qualifying for the sixth consecutive time.
"All things considered, I’m glad I made it to the final," added Bearman, who set the tenth fastest time but will start ninth due to Carlos Sainz’s penalty. "On Friday I had a few issues; I couldn’t extract the maximum from the car in my only free practice session, and on Saturday I couldn’t get the soft tyres to work effectively, so I didn’t really get a feel for their behaviour.
Overall, many questions remained unanswered before qualifying, and we are still not quick enough. To be honest, after the lap I did in the final session, it felt like that was the maximum the car could do. So my impressions were mixed.
But still, we made it to the qualifying final for the third time in a row — it’s also important that the VF-25 has become faster thanks to the technical upgrades, because that is exactly what we are aiming for."
The team's being located at three bases does not hinder Cadillac.
The Cadillac team, which will debut in Formula 1 next season, will have several bases. A large base is currently under construction in Fishers, Indiana, which will become the headquarters for all racing projects. An engine-building base is being developed in Charlotte, and right now the Formula 1 team is based at Silverstone.
Pat Symonds, who has many years of experience in Formula 1 and is currently serving as Cadillac’s chief engineering consultant, said that the team’s being spread across several bases around the world will not affect its effectiveness.
“This is an American team,” Symonds said at a press meeting in Mexico. “It is based in America, but it makes sense to use some of the knowledge accumulated in Europe to get the project off the ground. For example, the wind tunnel is located in Germany.
The Cadillac team, which will debut in Formula 1 next season, will have several bases. A large base is currently under construction in Fishers, Indiana, which will become the headquarters for all racing projects. An engine-building base is being developed in Charlotte, and right now the Formula 1 team is based at Silverstone.
Pat Symonds, who has many years of experience in Formula 1 and is currently serving as Cadillac’s chief engineering consultant, said that the team’s being spread across several bases around the world will not affect its effectiveness.
“This is an American team,” Symonds said at a press meeting in Mexico. “It is based in America, but it makes sense to use some of the knowledge accumulated in Europe to get the project off the ground. For example, the wind tunnel is located in Germany.
Mexico City is ready to host NASCAR and IndyCar races.
The promoters of the Mexico City Grand Prix are also ready to hold NASCAR and IndyCar rounds at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and have indicated that these races will not take place next year, primarily because Mexico is preparing to host World Cup matches in 2026.
However, the organizers of both American series must, for their part, take a more active stance and prepare the necessary infrastructure, which would allow them to target the 2027 season.
In June a NASCAR race took place in Mexico City, but it will not return to the circuit next year; meanwhile IndyCar is in talks about a round in the Mexican capital, but no agreement has been reached yet.
"The NASCAR race went great, it was a spectacular event," said Alejandro Soberon, promoter of the Mexico City Grand Prix and CEO of CIE Group. "I think this can be developed further.
The promoters of the Mexico City Grand Prix are also ready to hold NASCAR and IndyCar rounds at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and have indicated that these races will not take place next year, primarily because Mexico is preparing to host World Cup matches in 2026.
However, the organizers of both American series must, for their part, take a more active stance and prepare the necessary infrastructure, which would allow them to target the 2027 season.
In June a NASCAR race took place in Mexico City, but it will not return to the circuit next year; meanwhile IndyCar is in talks about a round in the Mexican capital, but no agreement has been reached yet.
"The NASCAR race went great, it was a spectacular event," said Alejandro Soberon, promoter of the Mexico City Grand Prix and CEO of CIE Group. "I think this can be developed further.
One hundred and ten minutes before the start of the Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is feeling positive…
Max Verstappen: "We'll see how the race goes. The team isn't having the easiest weekend, but we'll try to do everything we can. Of course, I'll try to gain a few positions.
Sergio Perez? I'm very happy that he'll be back next year. For now I'm just soaking up the moment and enjoying being in Mexico City. It's always nice to see such passionate fans."
Max Verstappen: "We'll see how the race goes. The team isn't having the easiest weekend, but we'll try to do everything we can. Of course, I'll try to gain a few positions.
Sergio Perez? I'm very happy that he'll be back next year. For now I'm just soaking up the moment and enjoying being in Mexico City. It's always nice to see such passionate fans."
After a disappointing qualifying, Oscar Piastri hopes to fight back in the race...
Oscar Piastri: "Of course, my job is to fight my way forward, to make up positions, but we'll see what we can do. This weekend we've had some difficulties; I haven't been able to unlock the potential of our car, but today we'll try to make full use of the MCL39's speed. I'm a fan of Michael Jordan's talent — he always did everything possible to win, nothing could stop him, and I'll try to do the same."
Oscar Piastri: "Of course, my job is to fight my way forward, to make up positions, but we'll see what we can do. This weekend we've had some difficulties; I haven't been able to unlock the potential of our car, but today we'll try to make full use of the MCL39's speed. I'm a fan of Michael Jordan's talent — he always did everything possible to win, nothing could stop him, and I'll try to do the same."
Lando Norris starts from pole in Mexico City and is aiming for the win...
Lando Norris: “I’m feeling great, as always — I’m just focused on enjoying the upcoming race and also want to soak up the unique atmosphere of Mexico City.
I’m starting from pole, but even if I manage to win, I can assure you I’m not planning to throw a noisy Mexican-style celebration — definitely not this year.
Although I really like it here, I’ll probably get a good night’s sleep and then fly home. But Mexico City is a great city, so maybe we’ll celebrate next time!”
Lando Norris: “I’m feeling great, as always — I’m just focused on enjoying the upcoming race and also want to soak up the unique atmosphere of Mexico City.
I’m starting from pole, but even if I manage to win, I can assure you I’m not planning to throw a noisy Mexican-style celebration — definitely not this year.
Although I really like it here, I’ll probably get a good night’s sleep and then fly home. But Mexico City is a great city, so maybe we’ll celebrate next time!”
Ahead of the start of the Mexican Grand Prix, Pirelli's press office published information about the remaining tyre sets the drivers have.
Verstappen acknowledges that 'mind games' are now unnecessary.
"I have nothing to lose in this title race."
Max Verstappen has stated that he no longer feels the need to engage in psychological tactics with his competitors, but he acknowledges that the increasing tension with McLaren's title challengers is beginning to echo the dynamics of 2021. Speaking to De Limburger during the Mexican Grand Prix, the Dutch driver discussed the changes in his mindset since his initial championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
"Back then, I played that sort of game. Will I do that again? I don’t need to," remarked the four-time world champion. "At that time, I hadn’t yet won a world title. Now I have several, and they (Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris) do not. At this point, those who haven't won a championship yet are naturally more nervous than those who have.
"I have nothing to lose in this title race."
Max Verstappen has stated that he no longer feels the need to engage in psychological tactics with his competitors, but he acknowledges that the increasing tension with McLaren's title challengers is beginning to echo the dynamics of 2021. Speaking to De Limburger during the Mexican Grand Prix, the Dutch driver discussed the changes in his mindset since his initial championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
"Back then, I played that sort of game. Will I do that again? I don’t need to," remarked the four-time world champion. "At that time, I hadn’t yet won a world title. Now I have several, and they (Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris) do not. At this point, those who haven't won a championship yet are naturally more nervous than those who have.
Marko states that a decision regarding the Red Bull driver is forthcoming.
Dr. Helmut Marko has stated that Red Bull will disclose its 2026 driver lineup "after the Grand Prix," with the teenage talent Arvid Lindblad almost certain to join the Racing Bulls team. The 18-year-old showcased his skills on Friday in Mexico, stepping into Max Verstappen's car for FP1 and even outpacing Yuki Tsunoda. "That certainly wasn’t pleasant for Tsunoda," Marko acknowledged to Kleine Zeitung.
Marko commended Lindblad for maintaining his composure under pressure. "He remained calm, even with everyone warning him about the risk of damaging the car - we only had one underbody," he noted. "He was instructed not to scratch it, yet he was still the fastest rookie.
Dr. Helmut Marko has stated that Red Bull will disclose its 2026 driver lineup "after the Grand Prix," with the teenage talent Arvid Lindblad almost certain to join the Racing Bulls team. The 18-year-old showcased his skills on Friday in Mexico, stepping into Max Verstappen's car for FP1 and even outpacing Yuki Tsunoda. "That certainly wasn’t pleasant for Tsunoda," Marko acknowledged to Kleine Zeitung.
Marko commended Lindblad for maintaining his composure under pressure. "He remained calm, even with everyone warning him about the risk of damaging the car - we only had one underbody," he noted. "He was instructed not to scratch it, yet he was still the fastest rookie.
Marko asserts that Piastri is 'struggling with the pressure of the title.'
"At least, that’s how it appeared recently."
Dr. Helmut Marko suspects that championship leader Oscar Piastri is struggling with pressure, even as Red Bull faces its own challenges during a tough Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Despite modifications to the RB21, Max Verstappen could only secure fifth place in qualifying, while Piastri finished eighth, later promoted to P7 following Carlos Sainz’s penalty. However, not all news is negative for Red Bull, with Lando Norris emerging as the faster McLaren driver yet still ranked below his teammate in the standings, allowing Verstappen to benefit even without a victory.
"Naturally, we still need McLaren’s assistance," Marko told Kleine Zeitung.
"At least, that’s how it appeared recently."
Dr. Helmut Marko suspects that championship leader Oscar Piastri is struggling with pressure, even as Red Bull faces its own challenges during a tough Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Despite modifications to the RB21, Max Verstappen could only secure fifth place in qualifying, while Piastri finished eighth, later promoted to P7 following Carlos Sainz’s penalty. However, not all news is negative for Red Bull, with Lando Norris emerging as the faster McLaren driver yet still ranked below his teammate in the standings, allowing Verstappen to benefit even without a victory.
"Naturally, we still need McLaren’s assistance," Marko told Kleine Zeitung.
Andrea Stella commented on Lando Norris's achievement of taking pole position in Mexico, with the British driver delivering a truly impressive performance...
Sainz explained why he exceeded the pit-lane speed limit.
Carlos Sainz failed to finish the Mexican Grand Prix, crashing his car at the "Stadium." During the race Carlos twice exceeded the pit‑lane speed limit, explaining that as a result of a collision with Liam Lawson the speed limiter on his car had failed.
His teammate Alex Albon finished twelfth, explaining the result by an unsuccessful one‑stop strategy.
Alex Albon (12th): "I had a fairly slow pace in the race. I ended up being one of two drivers who started on Hard tyres, so at the start of the race I simply had no pace. We immediately went for a one‑stop strategy, which proved to be quite slow and didn't work, so we missed the chance to be competitive and fight in the midfield.
In the last few races we've had issues that we need to get to the bottom of. We can see the telemetry data and we can see problems with my car.
Carlos Sainz failed to finish the Mexican Grand Prix, crashing his car at the "Stadium." During the race Carlos twice exceeded the pit‑lane speed limit, explaining that as a result of a collision with Liam Lawson the speed limiter on his car had failed.
His teammate Alex Albon finished twelfth, explaining the result by an unsuccessful one‑stop strategy.
Alex Albon (12th): "I had a fairly slow pace in the race. I ended up being one of two drivers who started on Hard tyres, so at the start of the race I simply had no pace. We immediately went for a one‑stop strategy, which proved to be quite slow and didn't work, so we missed the chance to be competitive and fight in the midfield.
In the last few races we've had issues that we need to get to the bottom of. We can see the telemetry data and we can see problems with my car.
DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award: Best pit stop by McLaren
In Mexico the fastest pit stop was carried out by McLaren mechanics, servicing Oscar Piastri's car in 2.10 seconds – the result is not a record, but the best in the past Grand Prix.
In total during the race the teams made 26 pit stops. The longest was Liam Lawson's pit stop on lap 2, when they changed his nose cone.
Team
Driver
Time
Lap
Points
1. McLaren
O. Piastri
2.10
47
25
2. Ferrari
Sh. Leclerc
2.27
31
18
3. Haas
O. Berman
2.33
48
15
4. Sauber
G. Bortoleto
2.35
37
12
5. Williams
A. Albon
2.35
41
10
6. Williams
K. Sainz
2.37
17
8
7. Racing Bulls
A. Hajar
2.43
34
6
8. Mercedes
K. Antonelli
2.49
22
4
9. Aston Martin
L. Stroll
2.61
26
2
10. Mercedes
D. Russell
2.62
25
1
11. McLaren
L.
In Mexico the fastest pit stop was carried out by McLaren mechanics, servicing Oscar Piastri's car in 2.10 seconds – the result is not a record, but the best in the past Grand Prix.
In total during the race the teams made 26 pit stops. The longest was Liam Lawson's pit stop on lap 2, when they changed his nose cone.
Team
Driver
Time
Lap
Points
1. McLaren
O. Piastri
2.10
47
25
2. Ferrari
Sh. Leclerc
2.27
31
18
3. Haas
O. Berman
2.33
48
15
4. Sauber
G. Bortoleto
2.35
37
12
5. Williams
A. Albon
2.35
41
10
6. Williams
K. Sainz
2.37
17
8
7. Racing Bulls
A. Hajar
2.43
34
6
8. Mercedes
K. Antonelli
2.49
22
4
9. Aston Martin
L. Stroll
2.61
26
2
10. Mercedes
D. Russell
2.62
25
1
11. McLaren
L.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is pleased with Max Verstappen’s performance, who, after starting from fifth, climbed onto the podium…
Helmut Marko: “I was the only one thinking positively. No one but me would have put their money on Max making the podium, but I thought it was possible.
On Saturday we understood that we had set the car too low, but in the race that wasn’t a problem — with more fuel the cars became slower, downforce decreased, and our deficit disappeared.
He drove the final stint superbly. He was quick, but very careful with the tyres. I was always worried we wouldn’t have enough rubber, but he consistently lapped, lap after lap, in 1:21.2 to within half a tenth of a second. That’s Verstappen!”
Helmut Marko: “I was the only one thinking positively. No one but me would have put their money on Max making the podium, but I thought it was possible.
On Saturday we understood that we had set the car too low, but in the race that wasn’t a problem — with more fuel the cars became slower, downforce decreased, and our deficit disappeared.
He drove the final stint superbly. He was quick, but very careful with the tyres. I was always worried we wouldn’t have enough rubber, but he consistently lapped, lap after lap, in 1:21.2 to within half a tenth of a second. That’s Verstappen!”