Sat Oct 25 22:30:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, outperforming Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. Championship rivals Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Oscar Piastri (McLaren) qualified fifth and seventh, respectively. Norris’ pole position strengthens his title hopes, while Verstappen struggled with his car’s handling. Hamilton achieved his best qualifying position of the season. Piastri is trying to find out what happened to his pace as he has been struggling all weekend.

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Norris Steals Pole in Mexico, Shakes Up Championship Fight

Mexico City – Lando Norris delivered a stunning performance in qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, securing pole position and injecting fresh excitement into the championship battle. The McLaren driver edged out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling session, leaving title contenders Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri further down the grid.

Norris’ pole lap was a blistering one, a lap so hot that he didn’t even know how he achieved it. Leclerc had provisionally claimed pole after the first runs, but Norris found that extra tenth in the tank to pip the Ferrari to pole. It’s Norris’ first pole since Belgium.

Verstappen, who starts fifth, admitted to struggling with his Red Bull throughout the weekend, battling oversteer in the tricky Esses section of the track. His teammate Piastri languished in seventh place, adding to the intrigue of Sunday’s race.

Hamilton celebrated his best qualifying result of the season, signaling a potential resurgence for Mercedes. “I’m really happy,” said Hamilton. “It’s the first time we’ve both been up here all year and the team really deserve it.”

The race promises to be a tense affair, with Norris aiming to capitalize on his pole position to challenge Piastri’s championship lead. With Verstappen struggling and other drivers in the mix, the Mexico City Grand Prix could be a pivotal moment in the season.

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