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The Formula 1 weekend is about to peak in Mexico City tonight, as Lando Norris prepares to extend his rivalry with Max Verstappen after their heated showdown in Austin.
Verstappen has claimed victory in five out of the last six races held at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez and is looking to get one step closer to securing his fourth world championship title.
Charles Leclerc delivered an impressive performance to win the US Grand Prix, leading Ferrari to a remarkable one-two finish alongside Carlos Sainz. The Scuderia is locked in a tough competition with McLaren and Red Bull for the constructors' championship, making qualifying particularly crucial. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes aim to recover from a dismal outing in Texas during their last race.
Stay tuned for real-time updates from the Mexican Grand Prix with The Independent:
Norris Takes On Verstappen At Mexico Grand Prix
Tensions are rising between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. As Norris attempts to overtake Verstappen's Red Bull, he gets pushed off the track when Verstappen tries to block his maneuver.
Both cars then make their way around the next corner, with Charles Leclerc advancing to secure the second position!
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Sainz Regains Lead At Mexico Grand Prix!
In an impressive move at turn three, Carlos Sainz skillfully navigates around Max Verstappen on the outside, using DRS to gain an advantage and move ahead of the Red Bull.
He glides around the corner to keep up with Verstappen.
"What am I supposed to do with a dead battery?" an frustrated Verstappen shouts to his crew.
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Mexico Grand Prix: Ferrari Shows Great Speed
Carlos Sainz rapidly closed the gap on Max Verstappen as they raced down the straight. To have a chance to pass the leader, he must remain within one second to stay in the DRS zone.
Lando Norris is trailing slightly behind.
Mike Jones, October 27, 2024, at 8:18 PM
Mexico Grand Prix: Perez Receives Five-Second Penalty
Reports are circulating that Sergio Perez has received a five-second penalty because he was positioned too far ahead in his grid box.
“Take a look; I really don’t believe we were!” he communicates back to the group.
The safety car has left the track, allowing Max Verstappen to rapidly resume the race.
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Mexico Grand Prix: Perez Faces Investigation
It appears that Sergio Perez may have been a bit misplaced in his grid spot when the race began, which suggests he could face a penalty.
We're on lap 5 now, with four of those laps having been completed behind the safety car, but it seems like we're getting ready to start racing again.
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Mexico Grand Prix: Safety Car Activated
The safety car has been deployed, and the drivers are working to maintain the warmth of their tires. There's a lot of debris scattered on the track that needs to be removed.
Sergio Perez moved up five positions, but he is currently under investigation for a potentially illegal start.
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Verstappen Seizes Lead At Mexico Grand Prix!
Max Verstappen got off to an excellent start in this race, pulling ahead of Carlos Sainz by the time they reached the first turn. A safety car has been deployed following Tsunoda's accident.
Alex Albon's Williams has also suffered some damage, causing him to withdraw from the race.
In another part of the race, Lewis Hamilton managed to overtake his teammate George Russell and has moved up to fifth place.
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Mexico Grand Prix: It's Go Time! ????
The green lights glow, and the race gets underway. Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen accelerate quickly, with the Ferrari just slightly ahead of the Red Bull as they near the first corner.
Lando Norris, who is right behind them, has a good start but struggles to make any progress.
Verstappen passes Sainz, who veers off the track at the corner! Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda has crashed his RB into the wall!
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We're just a few moments away from the start of the Mexico Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz and the Ferrari team are aiming for another victory following Charles Leclerc's win in Austin.
Max Verstappen is looking to maintain his lead over Lando Norris in their battle for the championship. The Dutch driver will be starting from the front row, which means Norris has a tougher challenge ahead of him.
Following closely are George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who are eager to move up the ranks. Meanwhile, Sergio Perez, competing in his home Grand Prix, aims to navigate through the pack and secure some points after a disappointing qualifying performance.
Let's see how everything unfolds...
Mike Jones, October 27, 2024, at 7:57 PM
Perez Discusses Red Bull Challenges
Sergio Perez has had a tough year driving for Red Bull, but he was looking to change things around with a solid showing at his home race in Mexico. After being eliminated in Q1, Perez spoke candidly about the challenges he has encountered this season.
"We were having a lot of difficulty bringing the car to a stop," he mentioned. "For instance, when I try to brake at lower speeds, I can't slow down or halt the car. As soon as I apply the brakes, the car starts to slide, and that's definitely my biggest problem right now."
Mike Jones, October 27, 2024, 7:54 PM
