Carlos Sainz Won F1 Mexico Grand priz/ Max Got Penalties

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Carlos Sainz proved once again that he is one of the finest drivers of F1 after he won the race with a dominating finish +4.705 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, who claimed the second spot, and then it was Charles Leclerc who left way behind with +34.387 seconds to be on the third place that also made Ferrari pass Red Bull Racing In Constructor to sit on the 2nd position.

The Ferrari driver initially lost the lead to Max Verstappen but managed to reclaim it on Lap9, holding his position until the checkered flag. Verstappen’s aggressive driving earned him two 10-second penalties, pushing him back in the rankings.

Lando Norris showcased his skill by finishing second after an intense chase. Charles Leclerc completed the podium, making it a double celebration for Ferrari. The Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell battled it out, with Hamilton eventually securing fourth place.

Championship Standings After Mexico Grand Prix

Pos	Driver	Team	Pts
1	Verstappen	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	362
2	Norris	McLaren Mercedes	315
3	Leclerc	Ferrari	291
4	Piastri	McLaren Mercedes	251
5	Sainz	Ferrari	240
6	Hamilton	Mercedes	189
7	Russell	Mercedes	177
8	Perez	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	150
9	Alonso	Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes	62
10	Hulkenberg	Haas Ferrari	31

Constructor Standings After Mexico Grand Prix

The constructors’ championship is heating up, with McLaren Mercedes leading the way, followed closely by Ferrari and Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT. Here are the current standings:

Pos	Team	Pts
1	McLaren Mercedes	566
2	Ferrari	537
3	Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT	512
4	Mercedes	366
5	Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes	86
6	Haas Ferrari	46
7	RB Honda RBPT	36
8	Williams Mercedes	17
9	Alpine Renault	14
10	Kick Sauber Ferrari	0

What Driver Said After The Race

I’m incredibly happy! I’ve been chasing another win since Australia and getting it here in Mexico makes it even more special, as it almost feels like a second home to me with the incredible support of the Mexican fans! My family is also here this weekend so I can’t ask for more.We knew losing a position at the start could happen but regaining it quickly by diving down the inside into turn 1 was the key to the race. From there it was all about managing tyres and pace, a very smooth operation until the chequered flag!This second win in a row is a further testament to the work the team has done in recent months, we are getting closer in the Constructors’ Championship and we’ll fight until the end as a team. Congrats to everyone! On to Brazil!
Carlos Sainz Said After Race

“It was a difficult race and I think P3 was the best we could do, having spent the weekend a bit on the back foot. The first stint was all about managing the tyre temperatures which was not easy. After that I just had to bring it home and maximise the points we scored as a team. It was a good race for Carlos and a nice points haul for the team, which has been working really well, coming back to the level we want to be at, which is amazing to see.Our target is still to fight for the Constructors’ title and we are getting closer thanks to weekends like the last two. Now on to the final race of this triple header where we will push to keep up this momentum.”
Charles Leclerc

“It was a good race but a very tough race. Over the first few laps, a lot of it was just trying to stay in the race and avoid any crashes. With Verstappen, I knew what to expect, and I just tried to avoid it. I think in the end, we were probably the quickest car today. We’re doing a very good job as a team, so we’ll keep our heads down, keep focused and keep pushing. A big thanks to all the team, and then the fans today, they make this race very enjoyable.”
Lando Norris