F1 Mexico GP live: Results and reaction as Norris takes title lead, VSC hurts Piastri

1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 357 points

2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 356 points

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 321 points

6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 146 points

19. Gabriel Bortoletto (Sauber) – 19 points

Liam Lawson Disaster was narrowly avoided after two marshals ran onto the track Mexico City Grand Prix – with f1 The driver is saying: “I could have killed them.”

The New Zealander pitted after colliding with Carlos Sainz at Turn 1 after the first lap, resulting in debris on the track.

lando norris He was surprisingly jeered by the crowd after his victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday.

mclaren Starting on pole, the driver held the lead early on and then gained a 30-second victory over second-placed Charles Leclerc. max verstappen Completing the podium.

gives results to norris f1 World championship lead overtook for the first time since April oscar piastri In standings After this the Australians could only finish fifth. That being said, the gap between the McLaren drivers is just one point with four races left.

Nevertheless, when Norris was interviewed immediately after the race in the famous stadium section and when he stepped onto the podium, the loud Mexican crowd jeered him.

When Norris makes his way to the top step of the podium he is humiliated again.

It’s really strange – no one can think of any reason why Norris wouldn’t be liked by Mexican fans.

Anyway, he looked quite happy when the British national anthem was playing! Their first win since July – and one that gives them the lead in the championship.

“A very hectic start, such a long race until turn 1. Almost crashed on the grass, there was a lot going on, the medium was a struggle, it was about surviving the first stage.

“Once we wore out the softs, we became more competitive. It’s still a very strong result.

Late on VSC: “You win some, you lose some. Sometimes the safety car works for you, sometimes against you.”

“Very happy with this weekend, we didn’t know what to expect, getting on the podium again is a big surprise.

“I was very happy with the safety car, my tires were completely flat, in the end the safety car saved me.”

1. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 357 points

2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 356 points (-1)

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 321 points (-35)

“I love it! What a race – I just keep my eyes ahead and focus on what I’m doing. A very straight race for me, good start and can go on from there.

“A big launch. It’s amazing here. First win here in Mexico. Thank you very much to all the fans.”

“It’s one weekend at a time. I’m happy, focusing on myself, keeping my head down, it’s working out at the moment.”

Funny, some rebuke to Norris in the stadium section. not sure why….

“Beautiful weekend, everyone performed well, incredible result.”

1) Lando Norris – McLaren

2) Charles Leclerc – Ferrari

3) Max Verstappen – Red Bull

5) Oscar Piastri – McLaren

6) Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes

7) George Russell – Mercedes

8) Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari

10) Gabriel Bortoletto – Sober