Verstappen Wins Mexico Grand Prix, Setting New Record; Perez Collides with Leclerc, Ricciardo Excels

Verstappen ties with Alain Prost with 51 F1 wins after Mexico Grand Prix; Perez's home race ends prematurely after collision; Ricciardo elevates AlphaTauri with seventh-place finish.

Max Verstappen cinched the Mexico Grand Prix victory, tying with Alain Prost's record of 51 F1 wins. His win also marked his 16th grand prix victory in a single season, breaking his own record set last year.
Verstappen's victory was not without drama as Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc tangled in the first corner, leading to Perez's early exit from his home grand prix.
Despite a challenging start, Daniel Ricciardo significantly improved AlphaTauri's standing with a seventh-place finish. This performance was a marked change from previous seasons, showing Ricciardo's progress and his potential competitiveness.
Lando Norris displayed a strong performance, climbing from P17 to P5 and marking the most positions he's ever gained in an F1 race.
Races ahead promise to be tight, with AlphaTauri now level with Alfa Romeo thanks to Ricciardo’s performance, and Williams only 12 points ahead in P8. The next few races will be crucial in determining each team's final standings.