Lando Norris surged back to the top of the drivers’ world championship standings after clinching a dominant victory at the Mexico Grand Prix, marking his first time leading in six months. The 25-year-old British driver triumphed in style, finishing 30.324 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, with Max Verstappen of Red Bull securing third place.
This win not only marked Norris’ first triumph in Mexico but also his sixth victory this season and the 10th of his career. The flawless performance from pole position propelled him to reclaim the top spot in the title race, edging ahead by just one point over Piastri and with Verstappen trailing in third place with 321 points.
Reflecting on his achievement, Norris expressed his joy, stating, “A beautiful win to celebrate here in this stadium in Mexico. It’s one weekend at a time for me. I am happy and I am focused on myself. I am just keeping my head down and I keep to myself… I just stay relaxed and it helps. It helped me get a good start and it’s the best thing.”
Leclerc, who secured his seventh podium finish of the season, shared his satisfaction, saying, “I am very happy with the weekend. We didn’t know what to expect here so to get on the podium is a nice surprise.” Meanwhile, Verstappen’s streak of winning three out of the last four races came to an end, despite a strong performance fighting for P2.
The race witnessed intense action at the start, with Norris maintaining his lead from pole position amidst a chaotic first corner scramble. Verstappen’s aggressive maneuvers and Hamilton’s challenges added to the spectacle, with Russell and other drivers contending fiercely for positions.
Norris’s commanding lead remained unchallenged as he managed the race expertly, showcasing his superiority by retaining a significant advantage even after his pit stop. The thrilling race concluded with Verstappen chasing Leclerc for second place, while Bearman and Piastri battled for position before a late Virtual Safety Car (VSC) intervention added a final twist to the intense competition.