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Norris Dominates Mexican GP to Seize F1 Lead by One Point

McLaren’s dominance turns the title fight, highlighted by Charles Leclerc’s VSC‑assisted defense of second.

Overview

  • Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding win in Mexico to reach 357 points, edging McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by one.
  • Charles Leclerc finished second, holding off Max Verstappen after a late Virtual Safety Car triggered by Carlos Sainz’s issue.
  • Verstappen took third and now trails the new championship leader by 36 points with four grands prix remaining.
  • Oliver Bearman delivered a standout fourth for Haas, while Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli finished sixth ahead of George Russell.
  • Lewis Hamilton served a 10‑second penalty for gaining an advantage off‑track and ended eighth; Piastri salvaged fifth on a difficult weekend.